Café Diem Coffee Crawl Returns to Annapolis With 30-Plus Stops, Drinks and Prizes

Coffee lovers will have eight days to explore cafés, restaurants, bakeries and bars across Annapolis when Café Diem: The Annapolis Coffee Crawl returns from September 27 through October 4. Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is bringing the event back for a second year following its inaugural run, with more than 30 participating locations offering coffee, espresso drinks, seasonal specialties, and coffee-inspired cocktails. The crawl coincides with National Coffee Day on September 29. 'Dolly Parton famously sang about pouring herself a 'cup of ambition',' said Kristen Pironis, CEO of Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. 'Her optimism, authenticity, and belief in bringing people together have inspired generations, and Café Diem captures that same spirit by encouraging residents and visitors to discover new favorites, connect with local businesses and each other, and experience the vibrant café culture in Annapolis.' How the Annapolis Coffee Crawl Works Participants can register for a free Café Diem digital pass and use it to check in at participating businesses throughout the week. The mobile pass is powered by Bandwango, the same platform Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County uses for its Be Revolutionary: America250 Exploration Trail. Participants who complete six qualifying check-ins will become eligible for prizes. Check-ins are limited to one per location each day, encouraging people to visit multiple businesses during the eight-day crawl. The first 50 people to complete six qualifying stops will receive an exclusive Café Diem hat. Everyone who reaches six check-ins will also be entered into a drawing for a coffee-themed prize basket featuring items and donations from participating cafés, restaurants and bars. Participants can also share photos from the crawl on Instagram using #CafeDiemAnnapolis for another chance to win a basket of coffee-related prizes. Some businesses will also offer Café Diem specials or promotions during the event. Participating Café Diem Locations Locations are designated as 'Day' for coffee-focused stops, 'Night' for coffee-inspired adult beverages or 'Day/Night' for businesses participating in both. 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery – Day/Night Annapolis Market House – Day Bean Rush Café – Day Blackwall Hitch – Night Bread and Butter Kitchen – Day* Café Ole – Day Caliente Grill – Day/Night Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen & Wine Bar – Night Curate Annapolis Café & Bakery – Day Drummer's Lot Pub – Night* Federal House Bar and Grille – Night Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub – Day/Night Great Harvest Bread Company – Day* InGrano Annapolis – Day Leeward Market – Day Leo Annapolis – Night* Level, A Small Plates Lounge – Night Luna Blu – Night Marmo – Night Miss Shirley's Café – Day Oscar's Coffee – Day Paris Baguette – Day Parley Room – Night Preserve – Night Rams Head Tavern – Day/Night Red Red Wine Bar + Bistro – Night Rise Up Annapolis Market House – Day Seasalt – Night Sweet Hearts Patisserie – Day The Admiral's Cup – Night The Choptank – Night Locations are designated as 'Day' for coffee-focused stops, 'Night' for coffee-inspired adult beverages or 'Day/Night' for businesses participating in both. *Bread and Butter Kitchen, Drummer's Lot Pub, Great Harvest Bread Company and Leo Annapolis are also stops on the Be Revolutionary: America250 Exploration Trail. Visitors can check in through that program as well to earn points toward America250 prizes. Additional businesses are expected to join Café Diem, and participants are encouraged to check the digital pass before heading out for the most current list. A Week to Explore Annapolis Coffee Culture The crawl is designed to showcase a range of Annapolis businesses, from neighborhood coffee shops and bakeries to restaurants, waterfront gathering spots and lounges. Daytime offerings are expected to include handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee and seasonal specialties, while participating nightlife locations will feature drinks such as espresso martinis and other coffee-inspired cocktails. The digital pass will allow participants to see participating businesses, track their check-ins and access available discounts and promotions from their phones. Café Diem: The Annapolis Coffee Crawl runs September 27 through October 4. Event information, digital pass registration, participating locations and prize details are available at VisitAnnapolis.org/Cafe-Diem.