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    Harrar Coffee & Roastery

    4.7 (129 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    HARRAR COFFEE & ROASTERY ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Allie H.

    Lovely Ethiopian coffee place! The barista was super friendly and kind. The iced vanilla latte was perfect. And the place overall is cute!

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    Stacey D.

    I had the opportunity to stop into Harrar for a cup of coffee. The lady at the register was very friendly. The space itself offers a good seating area and you can see them roasting coffee. I ordered the dark roast drip and it was literally the best coffee I have ever had. I will definitely go out of my way to visit again and have some more of their coffee.

    Elizabeth H.

    This is an ethiopian women owned cafe! It has such a peaceful and quiet environment inside which is perfect for studying and doing work! I got a decaf americano with oat milk. There is a wide variety of coffees and teas. There are also pastries and ethiopian sambusas!

    Julia N.

    This coffee shop is a treasure! They serve fresh in-house roasted coffee daily. The drip is excellent. The staff were very friendly and helped me choose the right roast given my flavor preferences. They also serve a nice assortment of baked goods & there's WiFi for those who need it. This is everything you'd hope for in a cozy, small neighborhood coffee shop. (not pictured are some additional tables in the back that offer outlets) Here is a statement from Harrar's website, "we're a local, family-owned business offering a variety of high-quality coffee at competitive price. We opened our coffee roastery with a single vision: to deliver outstanding coffee to our community and beyond. We are determined to become a "must have" for neighborhood coffee addicts and local businesses alike." :-)

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    Sydney F.

    Not really a coffee person but it was good and the lady making it was very sweet. I like my coffee with a lot of sugar and she did just that.

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    Great coffee, good croissant, amazing service! This is a great local coffee shop. You won't be disappointed!

    Bronson F.

    I actually stumbled upon this little coffee place while doing some other business nearby. This coffee shop appears to be more than authentic because they have a pretty large selection of different blends, and even a huge coffee roaster right there in the dining room! I like the ambiance a lot! There are plenty of tables and chairs situated inside of the cafe, however only a single table with two chairs outside on their front patio. Today I went for the medium pumpkin spice latte and this drink always has been my favorite at other coffee shops. The lady who helped me and prepared my latte was nice as well. One of these days zi will be bold enough to try one of their specials blends. Did I mention that there are more than a couple? The only downside to this coffee shop is that they close rather early at 2pm every day. I guess the reason is that fewer people drink coffee in the late afternoon or evening. Still I would consider this place a rare find!

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    Katherine L.

    This is exactly what coffee should be. Bold, varied notes that settle in your palate like a bouquet of flavor. The decor is nice, the staff friendly, the seating welcoming and the beverage choices plentiful. What's more important is that they are a local business in the Petworth neighborhood, and their coffee is uniquely made, not mass marketed. It had a feel good atmosphere with beverages to satisfy anyone's beverage needs- really though, it's about the coffee! Fabulous flavors complemented by your choice of milk- soy is good, but almond is better! It's got that extra flavor of nuttiness to complement the coffee notes. Good stuff for vegans tired of just a soy option! Prices compare and/ or beat many other coffee houses. This is my new fav coffee shop. I just wish there were a few vegan or gluten free pastries or snacks- fruit is available though, and smoothies!

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    It has the best coffee in the DC area, with the dark roast Harrar the coffee I only buy. And great price by the pound

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    Coffee is consistent. Love the Jebena decor inside. Nothing super fancy, but sometimes you just want reliability and their coffee is it.

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    Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant & Mart

    Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant & Mart

    4.4(902 reviews)
    1.3 miShaw, Downtown
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    Super tasty food, fast service, friendly staff, very reasonable pricing…read more This has become a regular for my wife and myself. We eat here at least three times a month. We prefer to go on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday when the crowds are thinner. But don't hesitate for a Friday or Saturday night if we feel like eating their great food. The fare and service is always top notch whether it's hopping or sparse. We almost always get the vegan deluxe. If we feel like some meat, we add another dish and they are all good. I also enjoy their Ethiopian beer, Habesha Cold Gold. It is light, crisp, and refreshing with a clean finish. It has a mild malt sweetness up front, very light bitterness, just enough to balance and is smooth and clean with no heavy aftertaste The Vegan Deluxe is a combination plate that includes everything from a wonderful salad with fresh jalapeños and tomatoes to a wonderful assortment of lentils spiced in different way, also cabbage & carrots, and greens. I always feel good after our meals because the food is so fresh and beautifully done. Our pocketbook is grateful, too. My wife and I can leave with a bill of about $30 including food, a beer and tip. Not many places in Bethesda you can do that. The staff always smile and are helpful whether providing standard service or troubleshooting a challenge. The ambience is not upscale, but it's clean, beautiful, and filled with good people, whether it's the customers who are always having a good time, or the manager, who makes the rounds to ensure everything is going well.

    If I could give 10 stars I would. My boyfriend and I took a quick birthday trip to DC from NYC…read more This was a last minute dinner plan after we weren't sure how the rest of the day would look post bottomless brunch. WOWOWOWOW. small space so it gets packed quick. We didn't wait longer than 10 minutes to be seated. Our servers were so delightful and happy. My most pleasant surprise here has been the service !! They gave us great recommendations and even gave us a taste of all four honey wines they had to offer. We went with the house. YOU SHOULD GET THE HOUSE HONEY WINE !!!!!!! Everything we had was absolutely amazing. My vegan bestie got her veggie platter and my boyfriend and I split the beef tibs and were so so full and satisfied. We have been waiting for the opportunity to go back. This was our last restaurant stop during that trip, and it will be the first stop for our next. They play no games here !!!! Serious food, serious flavor, serious service!!!!!! We highly recommend!!!!!

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    Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant & Mart - Vegan assortment with some kid of beef dish

    Vegan assortment with some kid of beef dish

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    Abuare  Restaurant - Ethiopian Tea & lamb DELICIOUS

    Abuare Restaurant

    4.8(70 reviews)
    1.0 miU Street Corridor

    This was an unexpected but amazing find. After my original dinner plans with my girlfriend…read moreunexpectedly shifted I decided to refer to a recent list that was shared with me, and this spot came up. It wasn't too long since I had last had ethiopian, but I only have it a few times a year. So I was pretty excited. Once we got there, there was only one of the party inside, and it had the usual delightful decor. We got to choose where we wanted to sit and we browse the menu. We were curious about whether the honey wine was on the sweeter or dryer side, and the lady taking care of us was kind enough to let us taste it before committing. We decided to share a bottle, and we decided to do a deluxe platter as well. That included six veggies and one protein of our choice. We decided on the lamb tibs. Everything came out, and it was all fantastic. I can count the times that I have had Ethiopian lamb, and this definitely did not disappoint. I missed having beats, but I did really love the lentils. Honestly, I'm surprised I hadn't heard of this spot before. The food was fantastic and I'm looking forward to returning sometime.

    Your standard Ethiopian restaurant that offers classic fare at reasonable prices. When in DC, I…read morealways try to get Ethiopian, and it always seems to come from a place where I have to take stairs down (NYC included) oddly enough. I went with the Abuare lamb tips, which were a bit spicy with the jalapeno, but packed full of flavour. It came as a set meal, but only with daal, which I was sad about at first but it was more than enough food to fill me up. The injera was plentiful and the lamb was tender and perfectly seasoned. Service was uncharacteristically good, but that might just be because it was off hours, but regardless, I was appreciative.

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    Fish dullet with veggie platter

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    Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant - We for the Vegetarian Plate #3, the Beef Goden Tibs, and the Awaze Tibs (Lamb)! Soooooo good

    Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant

    3.5(987 reviews)
    0.8 miU Street Corridor
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    It's no secret that I love Ethiopian food--so when I say **Dukem Restaurant** holds a special place…read morein my DC journey, I mean it. This was actually one of the very first Ethiopian restaurants I tried after relocating to DC, so yes... this review is *long* overdue. From the very beginning, what stood out to me was how they manage to balance fine dining energy with genuine warmth. You get the elevated presentation, the polished atmosphere--but still the friendliness and hospitality that make Ethiopian dining feel like home. I'm a loyal veggie combo person (it's who I am at this point), so I was especially excited to see that their combo options offer a wider variety of dishes than most places. It's truly a "little bit of everything" situation, which is perfect when you're indecisive--or when you're dining with a large group and want everyone to taste it all. More variety, more flavor, more happiness. The food? Rich, flavorful, beautifully prepared. The kind of meal where you slow down and savor every bite. I'm already planning to return with my partner because I recently saw on social media that they offer Ethiopian wine and even wine flight tastings. Ethiopian cuisine paired with Ethiopian wine? Say less. I love when restaurants create experiences, not just meals. And of course, we can't ignore the moment they had in August 2024 when they went viral after receiving stellar reviews from viral food critic **Keith Lee**. What stood out most wasn't just that he praised them--it was that he spoke highly of Dukem while being candid about not having the same level of service and food quality at other local spots he visited. That says something. Excellence stands out. Dukem delivers flavor, hospitality, and atmosphere in a way that feels intentional. Whether it's your first time trying Ethiopian food or your hundredth (like me), it feels special every time. If you love Ethiopian cuisine--or just love great food and great service--this place absolutely deserves a visit. And if you're like me, it won't be your last.

    Finally made it to Dukem DC after first spotting it on TikTok, and happy hour did not disappoint!…read moreWe tried the Beef Tibs, Lamb Tibs, Special Dukem Veggie Combo #2, and Lentil Sambusa--all packed with flavor and perfect with the injera. Huge shout-out to Fefe, our amazing waitress--so friendly and attentive. Great food, great vibes, and an even better deal at happy hour. Already planning a return for the full dinner menu!

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    Letena Ethiopian Restaurant - Meat and vegetable sampler

    Letena Ethiopian Restaurant

    4.6(298 reviews)
    0.6 miColumbia Heights
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    I ate here a few weekends ago with my boyfriend. I've eaten Ethiopian food a handful of times, but…read morewanted him to try since he's never eaten it before. Since they had high reviews, and weren't too far from me, I figured this would be a good place to try. We had perused the menu online before coming inside so knew what we wanted to eat. I ordered the veggie sampler with red lentils, tomato salad, yellow split peas, and collard greens and a side of goat stew while my boyfriend ordered the mushroom tibs (unfortunately there are no pics due to us being too hungry to snap a photo :-( ...The veggie sampler came with a side of injera. The injera came out way before the actual platter. Since I was very hungry, I actually nibbled on that, and wished everything came out at once. The veggies were pretty tasty, but for some reason, I wasn't excited about my overall meal. The goat stew was pretty good too. What I really enjoyed was my boyfriend's dish of mushroom tibs. It was nicely sautéed and well seasoned. I'd probably order that if I ever went back. The interior was very colorful and earthy. The owner, I think, was also very hospitable.

    Excellent Ethiopian spot! All the staff are super kind, and all the tibs have such good flavor…read more There is lots of seating inside, and there is a warm atmosphere you can feel as soon add you walk in. We got theMeat Lover Sampler for 3 people, and we left so satisfied and stuffed! I can't choose a favorite, everything was so delicious. Definitely worth the money, you have to stop here!

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    Letena Ethiopian Restaurant - Injera, Yemisir Wot, Asa Tibs, cottage cheese and collard greens for pairing with the kitfo, Kitfo, Kik Wot, Beet and Potato Salad

    Injera, Yemisir Wot, Asa Tibs, cottage cheese and collard greens for pairing with the kitfo, Kitfo, Kik Wot, Beet and Potato Salad

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    Ethiopic - Beef Sambusa

    Ethiopic

    4.0(820 reviews)
    2.3 miH Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast
    $$
    Curbside pickup during COVID-19
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    Ethiopic was a solid experience, but did not quite stand out in a city with so many strong…read moreEthiopian options. The vegetable sampler had a decent flavor profile, and I enjoyed the beef tibs the most out of what we ordered. The fried tilapia was fine, but nothing particularly memorable. If you are someone who has Ethiopian food occasionally, I would probably recommend exploring some of the other spots in DC where the portions feel more generous and the flavors hit a bit harder. Service can also be a bit inconsistent, which matched some of the earlier reviews I had seen. We had ordered drinks that were forgotten until we followed up. Overall, not a bad experience, just one that blends into a very competitive dining scene.

    Ethiopic has a warm, intimate ambiance that makes it a nice spot for a relaxed dinner. The food was…read morereally good and definitely helped elevate the overall experience it was flavorful and well prepared. Service, however, was just okay. Our server was also the host when we arrived. There was a small awkward moment when we were seated she just kept pointing to the table she wanted us at which felt a bit abrupt. When it came time to take our order, she didn't seem fully attentive, which took away slightly from the experience. Overall, the food and ambiance really carried the night. With a bit more attentiveness in service, this could easily be a standout spot. I'd still recommend it and would return, especially for the food and intimate setting.

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    Artwork inside

    Ethiopic - Beef Tibs, Ethiopic Signature Kitfo, Miser - Spicy Lentils, and Doro Aletcha Wot | Instagram: GaoGirlsGrubbin

    Beef Tibs, Ethiopic Signature Kitfo, Miser - Spicy Lentils, and Doro Aletcha Wot | Instagram: GaoGirlsGrubbin

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