I've been a number of times to the yellow in Georgetown, but this was my first time to the union market location. It's nice that they have a pick up window to make it easier for online orders because even around two an hour before they close there was still a line out the door. It was moving pretty fast, so not as big of a deal. There's a decent amount of indoor seating, and I felt like the turnover of tables was pretty high with open seating, so not too hard to find a seat. I ordered the BBQ lamb shoulder pita which is also apparently rated one of the seven best sandwiches in North America. I can understand it. It was actually really good. A lot of good flavors. I felt like it was going to be not filling in the beginning, but was actually quite filling and had good meat depth in the pita. They pitas are made in house, so small imperfections make it more original. It is a little bit saucy so definitely grab some napkins, but it's a ton of flavor and definitely makes sense why it's one of their signatures. I've had their chicken pita in the past and that was also really good. Definitely a must stop if you're in the union market area. You can also order online if the line is read more

Yellow - BBQ Lamb Pita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good food, but that's where the positive experience ends. Service is a mess, some people getting numbers, others getting names called out. It's very chaotic, and this was at 2 pm on a weekday. There's only 1 single bathroom with massive line ups. Prices are standard for the area. read more

A popular Middle Eastern inspired Cafe. It has two branches in DC with slightly different menus. I have been to both places for breakfast/brunch. Tried the pita, the labneh, the Zaatar Croissant and the Roselle/Malabar tea. The tea was my favorite. Very refreshing, with a hint of spiciness. The pita was huge; each weighed about ~6oz so one piece is generally enough for one meal. It was freshly baked and very fluffy and relatively thicker than the pitas in most restaurants. The labneh was just normal. The Zaatar Croissant was stuffed with lots of labneh and coated in Zaatar. The Zaatar smelled amazingly but did not have much taste. The labneh went well with the croissant. In short, it is an interesting cafe but not a must-visit place if you are traveling in DC -- even if you are a fan of Middle Eastern food like me:) read more

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I wanted to try this location after visiting the location in George Town. I stopped in on a Friday evening around 5:30p and it was very busy. The service was fast. I ordered the Lamb Kefta. It was delicious. It was very fresh & flavorful. I also ordered the Baklava which comes in the cute little tin. This was delicious as well. I would highly suggest making a reservation as this space isn't that big either. read more

Everything was amazing. Friends and I had the lamb humus (which might have been the best of the best of what we ordered), the chili crisp labne, pitas with both, then the lamb, chicken, and steak kabobs with the habibi rice and the flatbread underneath, and finished it off with the twist soft serve. All the food was insanely insanely good, all home runs. Only minor minor complaint is I wish they had more dessert offerings than just the soft serve. read more

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Popular for good reason. The dessert here is super unique, delicious and affordable- all great additions for the DC area. Lines can be long during peak hours but well worth the wait. The service and line goes fast anyways. Seating can also be hard to find but there are lots of places to take your dessert to go. Would recommend highly! read more

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Hip crowded spot with limited hours. Yummy items and creative offerings! Hope to be back to try every item \:)

I may or may not have stopped by Yellow simply for their soft service ice cream! I had the Labna flavored soft serve which is basically like vanilla yogurt. It comes topped with pistachios and baklava flakes. The best part? They pack more of those toppings within the cup, so you're getting even more chewy baklava goodness distributed throughout. Now, $12 for ice cream is a bit crazy, but so is buying anything in DC. It was also bustling in there so basically I need to return for their dinner! read more

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I'd been to Yellow the Cafe in Georgetown a couple times for breakfast and was curious to try their location in NOMA for dinner. I went with a friend on a Friday night and it was busy! About a 30minute wait. Once seated though service was fast and friendly. We decided to share a couple of dishes which is definitely the way to go. I recommend the octopus + soujek kebab and you have to order the hummus for the pita alone if nothing else - their pita is GOOD. And we finished the evening with the baklawa and pitaschio labne which was DIVINE, I'd go back for that alone. I'll admit having only tried their breakfast menu, the kebab prices caught me off guard especially when I realized it would be $20-30 for ONE kebab and everything else would be a la carte including any rice or flatbread. The quality is definitely worth the price though. read more

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We were recommended this place and super excited to try! There was a line when we arrived around 11am on a Saturday but it moved pretty quickly. We were hoping to try the Za'atar croissiant but they had sold out by that time, so definitely go early to get the best selection! It was packed but we easily found a couple seats and food came out super quick as well. We had the smoked amba chicken + BBQ lamb shoulder pitas and were really impressed. The BBQ lamb was amazing! We also tried the apple cider soft serve w/ candied almonds, which was yummy and refreshing. We finished it off with the pistachio basbousa (an olive oil cake)... I found it to be a bit too oily for my taste, but overall we loved the food and are so so happy to support Palestinian-owned businesses. read more

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Yellow has been on my list for a long time but I never wake up early enough to make it for breakfast without running into a line. Decided to drop by randomly one morning recently and finally got to try the daytime menu items. When I saw the menu ahead of time, I knew I had to try the Za'atar croissant - croissant filled with a lot of labne. Labne is my favorite, this croissant was definitely not lacking in labne or in flavor. The only thing I wish is that there was a warm option. I also had a little sweet option for later and had the chocolate halawa. The crunch on this thing is what was most memorable. It was sweet but not too sweet or overpowering and light enough it made you feel like you weren't breaking your diet goals too badly. Overall, I'd love to try some more menu items, was a little thrown off that they seemed a bit less special coming directly from the display, but they were still yummy!! read more

Yellow - Za'atar - croissant with labne & chocolate halawa - pain suisse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food: Yummy! Filled with lots of falafel and the pickles + feta + red shatta yogurt. I will be coming back for more! Service: Friendly staff even when they are busy busy ~ they don't lose smile~ :) Ambiance: Go early if you want to avoid standing in line. The place gets packed quickly. read more

Yellow - WOOD-FIRED PITAS - CRISPY FALAFEL ($16) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was so excited to try Yellow! I had only heard good things, and I have to say that it lived up to the hype. I got a pita chicken sandwich and a decant pastry with pistachio and cherry. I also tried a fancy signature iced latte. Everything was amazing. I especially loved the pastry. I definitely want to go back and try some of their other goodies. They are often packed! I went during off hours to avoid a line. And I took my food to go to avoid scouting out a table. read more

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This was the one restaurant I shortlisted before our DC trip. I also wanted to try their different dishes Georgetown location, but unfortunately we never made it out to Georgetown. But this location was one I wanted to visit because of the kebabs. Glad it delivered, both on food and service (overall service was really good during this trip). The pita bread was excellent. It wasn't your traditional pita. It was closer to pizza bread. I asked if it was what they use for their Not Pizzas at their Georgetown location. It wasn't. Our server wasn't sure what the difference was but there was a difference. It was great by itself but even better with the hummus. We tried the lamb kebab and the butcher's steak kebab. I'm not sure if the butcher's steak changes. Ours was picanha. It was perfect. Get the habibi butter rice. We got ours crispy for an extra $2 but you don't have to. They don't have a kids menu. Our server recommended the soujek with the tahini on the side. It was like a sandwich. He liked it. I usually don't order dessert but I read so many great reviews for their famous labne soft serve I had to try it. Very good. The crunchy baklava at the bottom was a nice treat to contrast the creaminess of the soft serve. Lastly, I'll also recommend the Arak Lemonade. If you like sumac you'll like this lemonade. Reservations recommended. read more

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I have been to yellow multiple times and when people say it's really good it's actually really good! My favorite has to be the lamb kebab and you have to pair it with their habibi butter rice and a side of their spicy hash brown tots! Also great to pair with their carrots, sumac cucumbers, and olive sides as these even out the richness of the entrees. The waiters are so friendly and accommodating and overall the ambiance is top tier! Make sure to visit them during their daytime cafe too as they have lots of coffee drinks and pastries! Oh and their pita sandwiches! Parking here is not bad there is a lot in front of union market that you now have to pay for and another garage near by. You can try your luck at the spots in front of the warehouses. On a weekend it might be more crowded by weekday we got one now problem. read more

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THIS WAY HABIBIS INDEED. gosh the arab representation in DC is UNREAAAAAL. As a SoCal native, seeing all the immense support for levantine and palestinian businesses in the DMV is an absolute fresh air, and all you gotta do is TASTE THE FOOD!! The lebna soft serve is so so delicious, reminiscent of tart frozen yogurt... but the pomegranate molasses is just perfect with it. BUT THE COOKIE???? DONT EVEN GET ME STARTED BEST COOKIE OF MY LIFE. oh AND THE COCONUT FOAM??? god i love Arabs i hope to make my mama proud and marry one someday. i'm so sad to be back in socal like i know i have anaheim and stuff but ive been converted to an east coast girly. THANK U YELLOOOOOW read more

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I had planned to grab something quick from Union Market. I had never heard of 'Yellow,' but the line out of the door and the Yelp reviews led me there. I loved my sandwich and my hot cider. I would go again! Pro Tip: Read carefully when reading the reviews. Some are for a restaurant with the same name on Georgetown. read more

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They literally took 1/4 of the baklava away and said it's because people were complaining that the box was too full.... For $13 give me the full amount. read more

Yellow - Baklava shrinkflation - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Let me preface this by saying that we live in NYC, so we are used to amazing coffee shops. This is also limited to their coffee. A friend mentioned their pita sandwiches are great, but we didn't try it. Overall, OK. We even went twice to try different drinks; nothing out of the ordinary. On a positive note, the place is fairly spacious. Considering the other options in terms of coffee shops around the area, though, this is probably one of the most decent ones. read more

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I was in the union market neighborhood and stopped by Yellow to see what the hype was about. It's like a cafe with grab and go feel paired with an open kitchen restaurant with a seating area for heavier foods. I felt kinda awkward standing around waiting for my drink order while all the seats were taken in the larger half of the space. The wait wasn't too long. I'm not a coffee connoisseur so take this review with a grain of salt. My Halawa Honey (tahini + brown sugar + honey) iced latte was good, but had like a grainy texture in every sip. I'm sure it has healthy properties and maybe would try it warm next time. read more

Yellow - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

4.5 out of 5! Love the aesthetic in Yellow, open kitchen, nice pastry display, get to watch the baristas at work as well. Solid lattes and cappuccinos, interesting levantine inspired espresso drinks available too - just not really up my alley as I prefer a regular latte/cappuccino or black coffee. The egg pita is delicious. Such a nice sauce. Really tasty wood fired pita. Orange blossom croissant was delightful, just a super light glaze on a fluffy croissant. Great vibes, gets really busy, but service is always on point. Get there early or be ready for a line out the door! read more

This is the best restaurant in DC. The ambiance is incredible, the service is perfect, the food is to DIE for. We started with cucumber salad, arayes (my personal favorite) and fattoush. We got some labne and carrot hummus with the pita (which is the fluffiest I've ever had). Then we went INTO the mains with swordfish, steak, halloumi, and vegetable kebobs. We added some falafel and battata harra which you cannot miss. When we felt like we couldn't eat any more, we finished with every kind of labne soft serve (the baklava one is my favorite). I LOVE this place and I need it to deliver kebabs stuffed into the massive pitas for lunch. read more

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This place is packed! It was a nice bright day and decided to go try Yellow cafe as people have been raving about it. I ordered the BBQ lamb pita sandwich. Unfortunately, it took almost an hour to come out. They initially told me it would take about 20 mins but when I went to the cashier, they said another 5, then another 5 again! In total I waited about 45-50 mins for 1 pita sandwich (,: Once it did arrive, it tasted amazing! The lamb was super flavorful, the feta added a nice salty component, and the veggies freshened it up. My only note would be to stuff the lettuce and tomato inside the pita so it's not all at the top. When we got to the end of the sandwich, it became too meat heavy. read more

Yellow - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We wound up at Union Market and decided to stop at Yellow for an easy lunch. We started with a Moroccan Mint Iced Tea with Coco Cold Foam on top and a Mish Mish Soda (a light apricot & honey mix). We sipped and watched the people (it was hopping at weekend lunchtime) as the food arrived. I got a crispy falafel pita - perfectly cooked and balanced with bright veggies and a warm, crunchy falafel. It was the perfect size for lunch. We also split a Fattoush - a nice blend of apple, cucumber, feta, crunchy pita chips, and harissa vinagrette. Finally, we also got an order of hummus - the best, creamy hummus I've had in a long while, with HUGE fried crispy pita chips that were crunchy and lightly chewy. These things were awesome! When we stopped into Yellow, I didn't think it would be this good. But now I have a reason to purposely get out to Union Market. You should get out to Yellow, too! read more

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Loved the food and the coffee! Everything was so fresh and tasty plus flavorful. Staff were really helpful and kind. Plenty of seating options inside. Cute yellow cups! Self service for water and utensils. Nice spot to grab food and coffee. Parking available around the building Cookies are a must! read more

Yellow - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Pretty busy area, wanted to get the breakfast menu but came wayyyy too late. Great drinks so will be back there soon! read more

Yellow - Latte and cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came for the lamb pita and it was great. Just wish it gave more meat (my friend's one looked like it had more than mine) and cost a little less. The bbq taste was understated which is good. Not tangy, just a hint of it. And it came with garlic sauce (toum) which was awesome. Pricey but def worth having once or twice if you're in the area. The cookies and baklawa mocha were also solid (oat orange blossom toffee and halawa chocolate chip for the cookies, and roasted walnut + rose + orange blossom for the coffee). Cookies could be slightly bigger for the price but tasty nonetheless. The people working were nice and the place had great energy. You gotta get lucky to find seating which we did, thankfully, since it's first come, first serve. I wish I could've tried their other pastries but it was mostly sold out (came at 11:30am on a Saturday). read more

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The BBQ Lamb Shoulder pita is the best thing $20 will buy you. I've never even had one fresh- it's always had travel time from the time I've ordered to the time I get to eat it. The batata tots are amazing and the ras al hanout aioli is such a good dipping sauce for them. Go ASAP! read more

Note: this cafe/restaurant is very loud & very much a young, hip atmosphere; but at the same time multi-generational & family-friendly. Stumbled upon Yellow while exploring the area during the evening. First - I must say that this former factory and industrial area feels like LA and with a revitalized energy and unique reclamation of architecture and public space. Saw an A-Frame sign on the corner "Habibis this way!" and knew this business would be stellar. The speakers installed on the front awnings were playing a mix of hip-hop & world music sounds and arabic lyrics, a few diners sat on the unique yellow seating out front and a north african family with 3 kids strolled to the front, everyone looking at ease with a casual night out. Loved the glass case on the front facade with merch & popped into take a look at their menu & last of their bakery items. The place was packed and people were enjoying wine and gorgeous grilled platters and hummus. The Staff was surprisingly very welcoming for a night club feel. Liked how the yellow tiled counter led to an open kitchen. This business is across the street from I think an Italian restaurant and VanLeeuwen ice cream shop & this was THE spot to be on the block! I went back the next day (11:30 am ish) for an iced Turmeric Honey Latte ($6.50) and it was great. Asked for it with less honey, the coffee was medium and smooth (had asked for decaf, but they might've just only used 1 shot), appreciate the small round ice cubes. Would like to try their kebab sandwiches (pitas looked so fluffy) or pastries like Za'atar Croissant with labne (yogurt) or Halawa Chocolate Chip Cookie next time. The place was pretty busy and many people were eating falafel or kebab sandwiches. They seem a little pricey, but I think it's reflective of the quality - and rent, staff. I came at a time where there were only one or two people in line ahead of me, but when I left, there was already a queue, forming outside behind stanchion. There's something about the crowd that I really appreciate - super diverse, people look relaxed and friendly, non-pretentious, a few young families, also tourists seem very happy to stumble upon there. Appreciate the Free Palestine T-Shirts that a few customers were wearing. I sat outside on the front seats with my drink, a woman came and sat with a book ordered a sandwich and coffee. I wouldn't say that it's the best environment to read or even to work at. Also posting pictures of one of the single restrooms - so much thought in the interior design and appreciate the accessible changing table & yellow cabinet and height of the hook on the door! read more

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By now, everyone knows Yellow is delicious and one of the best cafes in DC. The line starts outside, but we didn't wait more than 10-15 minutes. Starting with the positives, the food and drinks are spectacular. Their ingredients and flavor combinations that are so unique to me and very well balanced. As far as room for improvement: I remember having more potatoes in my order -- only recieved about 6 of them, which makes the $7 price tag too steep -- but they are stellar. My honey halva iced latte could have been a tiny bit sweeter as well. But make no mistake: Yellow is incredible. I split the egg pita, batata potatoes, and the labne croissant with another person which was a perfect amount of food. Keep in mind that while the egg pita is filling, it's on the smaller side and may not be enough to fill you up on an extremely hungry day if you don't order anything else. read more

Yellow - In the bag: egg pita, labne croissant, batata potatoes, chocolate halwa pan suisse Latte: iced honey halwa with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

For my first time trying @yellowthecafe in @unionmarketdc I am so so impressed! Popped in specifically for their collab with @dolcezzagelato creating the creamiest and nutty pistachio gelato, topped with crispy and lemony phyllo pieces Their gelato is a special right now, so be sure to stop in before October 5! While I was there, I was intrigued by their s'cookie (sweet little shortbread cookie) and a fruity strawberry apricot ma'amoul read more

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My husband didn't want to leave DC without trying this restaurant. I'm glad we were able to go because everything was wonderful. I loved the habibi butter rice. We asked for it crispy for an extra $2. It was probably my favorite dish. The butcher's steak kebab was picanha. Perfectly cooked. I also recommend the lamb hummus. read more

Yellow - Levantine G&T - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a review for Yellow's dinner service, All the Kebabs. The food was great but I wish it was a little cheaper, given it's fairly basic and the atmosphere is basically a cafe. We had two kebabs -- Lamb Kefta ($26) and Rockfish ($32) -- with flatbread below it ($8), the Charred Corn w/ Labne dip and pita ($15), and Pistachio Sundae ($12). Plus the Levantine G&T ($14) and Hamama ($15) cocktails. The kebabs were delicious and nicely cooked. I loved the spicy red spread on the flatbread. They came with some whipped tahini, herbs, sumac onions, and grilled peppers and tomatoes. I liked the Labne dip less; I wanted more corn and spice flavors, and I wanted a thinner pita. But those are personal preferences; the quality seemed good. I loved the sundae and the hamama cocktail; excellent flavors in both. The food was enough for two people to be comfortably full without leftovers. The service and atmosphere don't really go with the prices. I like how the place looks, but it's still a cafe, with lots of exposed wood, stools, industrial ceiling, etc. All the hard surfaces plus loud music made it pretty loud inside. Some food is served on plastic trays and the napkins are paper. Service was fine, basic. They include a 3% employee wellness charge. read more

Yellow - All the Kebabs menu, Sept 2025 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Stopped in last night for a quick treat to help me power through packing for my flight. I ordered the turmeric & honey latte with coconut cold foam, and my girly got the tamarind tea -- both were good. Not too sweet, just right. I really appreciate when I can actually taste the coffee without it being drowned in sugar. Service was solid, especially considering how packed it was. Only downside was the layout -- the cashier is right next to the entrance, which led to a bit of a traffic jam at the door. The ambiance was cozy, but the space definitely feels tight for how popular this place is. A larger location (or better flow) would make a huge difference. It was very loud and attracts the younger crowd. read more

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today was my first time at Yellow (union market) I realized today was not a traditional day but a collab x pop up with comedian Mo Amer who i do not believe was there, I waited a little over an hour in line to get in, the featured items today were Palestinian inspired tacos , so i decided to get a taco and a hot baklawa mocha! I decided to try the Falafel Con Queso though I was not able to eat it right away as I would have liked I have to say I still enjoyed the taco though eating it about 4 ish hours later, the falafel was full fluffy and flavorful and played nicely with the tahini pali salad and spicy pickled cabbage which was not overpowering and provided nuance to the dish, the tortilla was soft yet firm and had a nice chew and held while eating! the mocha hit the spot with the roasted walnut notes shining through as the weather went back and forth deciding to be hot or cold cloudy and rainy or dry and sunny, I had browsed the menu recently and definitely want to try some other items on a regular day! The staff was warm as well and the space though crowded was clean and a nice size ! overall a good experience and a good first impression read more

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I haven't written a review in years. And typically I skip writing about places that have a lot of hype. However, Yellow is worth coming out of hiding. This location is fairly busy but the crowd comes and goes in a timely manner. The BBQ lamb sandwich was so tender, the bread soft, and the little gem lettuce perfectly fresh and crisp. As a lover of olive oil cake and pistachios I was drawn to the basbousa. The texture was moist and it was not too sweet. The rose milk tea was warm and cozy. I would definitely return again before 11 to try out the breakfast. read more

I think I've found my favorite coffee shop/cafe in DC! This way habibis indeed! The signs were so cute and I love the color yelllow! I went right when they opened to ensure I could get the zaatar croissant. It was a weekday so very quick. Weekends I heard get pretty crazy and once the baked items are sold out, that's it! They serve their coffee menu all day. Evenings there are more food items available for dinner. The inside is open concept with high top seats or traditional tables and an open kitchen style so you can see meal preparation. It was very busy at dinner time. The zaatar croissant is a must! Flakey, flavorful, and the added layer of labne inside is chefs kiss! Large enough to share but I ate all of it alone! $7.50 was worth it! Upon recommendation I got the halwa honey latte. Very good & strong! Sweet with hints of honey. Finally as an extra treat tried the labne soft serve. Was a bit surprised at how expensive it was for a cup. $12 but so worth it! The brown butter ice cream is well balanced with the crunch of baklava and topped with a dusting of pistachio flecks. Outstanding! I also tried the twist soft serve. Found it to be overly sweet with the caramel. Stick with the labne. Way better! really wish they opened at 7-7:30am instead of 8am on weekdays so could grab coffee & baked items on the way to work. Cant wait to visit again and try more items on the menu! read more

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The food was incredibly savory and freshly made. The spices added so much flavor. Our server/cashier explained some of the menu items very well. Seems like a lot of locals frequent this place. A must visit for out of towners. read more

Yellow - Wood-Fired Shakshuka - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Best latte ever. Just simple and good. The labne croissant is something different and delicious. I don't think you can go seeing with any of their pastries or food in general. read more

My first time trying the yellow in union market and loved it! This location had a more extensive dinner menu compared to Georgetown. We went with a party of 5 and were able to sample a lot of their menu and loved everything! Their fresh pita is so warm and perfectly seasoned with zataar and olive oil. Fattoush salad was fresh and tart! All kebabs were moist and delicious but particularly enjoyed the lamb and swordfish. Whole roasted cauliflower has great texture with pepitas on the outside. Definitely in my favorite DC restaurants and I would absolutely come back. read more

Yellow - Fresh pita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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