I looked in the window and the furniture and equipment have been taken away. The best cup of coffee on Capitol Hill is gone. Will really miss Nellie and the owners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R B
Stumbled upon this hidden gem while looking for a coffee shop I could work out of. Don't expect the rarefied ambience and prices of the Tattes of the world. Interiors are basic but adequate. Food and drinks are great value, fresh and delicious. My cup of tea was served in a size larger than most DC coffee shops, and the Ethiopian vegetarian platter kept me full for hours. WiFi was fast. Coffee in DC is expensive but prices here were very reasonable. Overall, a great addition to the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trent Jones
Cosy café with Ethiopian lunch options. Bought an Americano and a chocolate croissant and thoroughly enjoyed it in a relaxing atmosphere.
Elizabeth P.
Great Ethiopian food! Best in DC where there are like 1000 Ethiopian restaurants? Nope, but excellent quality food here. I always get it on my drive out of DC & just have them pick what's best that day (because we like it all anyway). 4-5 items is more than enough for 2 of us to eat dinner, with some leftovers for lunch. Totally recommend this neighborhood gem.
Jaden Harris
The service was well, its comfy and spacious. Ask for wifi password if you plan on using laptop they will give it to you , Everyone is nice and it smells great.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Megan Aldrich
My favorite coffee place in this area. There are several options in this area, but the coffee and pastries are just so much better here. There is always plenty of seating and friendly service. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew
Great place for coffee and food! The coffee here is better than other places I have tried nearby and the price is cheaper. Food is really good! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jaden son of adam
The service was well, its comfy and spacious. Ask for wifi password if you plan on using laptop they will give it to you , Everyone is nice and it smells great.
570arlenem
Great neighborhood spot. I came from out of town and went there to meet up with a work colleague for morning coffee. The capaccino was great, and the dish, too. After my colleague left, I stayed because I needed an internet connection. Stayed on for lunch. All friendly, delicious, good vibes with neighbors coming and going. Loved it and wish Hype Cafe was in my own neighborhood!!
Truth Hurts
The coffee itself was very tasteful and well made. (Dry cappuccino) The only thing I’d have to deduct a star for is the place itself. It is dirty. Ceiling is falling and cobwebs everywhere. Dirt, dust, and a musty smell emitted about. All this while the young teenage worker sat in the corner on her phone watching videos. Just saying. But, your coffee was prime. I deducted an extra as well due to the prices. I get it, it’s DC, but when does coffee prices hit a wall? This pushes it certainly.
Loved the 4 hours that I spent at Hype Cafe today. The Ethiopian espresso drinks were fantastic, and the vegetarian Ethiopian lunch food was delicious. Highly recommend.Oh, and I was able to get hours of work done and online meetings too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer C.
This is just a little cafe at the end of a block. Nothing special to look at. Went in to get a Cup of coffee and saw they served Ethiopian food. First off, very good coffee. Went back several time just for a cup of coffee. Secondly, ordered take out food for lunch one day. Delicious. We got the cabbage, lentils and the chickpeas with injera bread. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend if your in the Capital Hill area and need a quick bite to eat.
Zeris Meharena
Went to this cafe as a quick stop in the day to get some coffee. It's a small comfortable little cafe. I was very surprised to see they had some Vegetarian Ethiopian dishes too. Very quick stop but I loved the atmosphere and the great service.Vegetarian options: They had some Ethiopian dishes, lentils and some collard greens.Parking: Parking is a little hard to find out front so you have to park near the neighborhood and walk a bit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hezekiahsmom
Love the Ethiopian food! It's priced fairly and nice size pprtions
Megan A.
My husband and I love coming here. The coffee is so much better than other places in the neighborhood (in our humble opinion) and the staff are always friendly. It's a neighborhood gem!
I looked in the window and the furniture and equipment have been taken away. The best cup of coffee on Capitol Hill is gone. Will really miss Nellie and the owners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stumbled upon this hidden gem while looking for a coffee shop I could work out of. Don't expect the rarefied ambience and prices of the Tattes of the world. Interiors are basic but adequate. Food and drinks are great value, fresh and delicious. My cup of tea was served in a size larger than most DC coffee shops, and the Ethiopian vegetarian platter kept me full for hours. WiFi was fast. Coffee in DC is expensive but prices here were very reasonable. Overall, a great addition to the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cosy café with Ethiopian lunch options. Bought an Americano and a chocolate croissant and thoroughly enjoyed it in a relaxing atmosphere.
Great Ethiopian food! Best in DC where there are like 1000 Ethiopian restaurants? Nope, but excellent quality food here. I always get it on my drive out of DC & just have them pick what's best that day (because we like it all anyway). 4-5 items is more than enough for 2 of us to eat dinner, with some leftovers for lunch. Totally recommend this neighborhood gem.
The service was well, its comfy and spacious. Ask for wifi password if you plan on using laptop they will give it to you , Everyone is nice and it smells great.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
My favorite coffee place in this area. There are several options in this area, but the coffee and pastries are just so much better here. There is always plenty of seating and friendly service. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for coffee and food! The coffee here is better than other places I have tried nearby and the price is cheaper. Food is really good! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was well, its comfy and spacious. Ask for wifi password if you plan on using laptop they will give it to you , Everyone is nice and it smells great.
Great neighborhood spot. I came from out of town and went there to meet up with a work colleague for morning coffee. The capaccino was great, and the dish, too. After my colleague left, I stayed because I needed an internet connection. Stayed on for lunch. All friendly, delicious, good vibes with neighbors coming and going. Loved it and wish Hype Cafe was in my own neighborhood!!
The coffee itself was very tasteful and well made. (Dry cappuccino) The only thing I’d have to deduct a star for is the place itself. It is dirty. Ceiling is falling and cobwebs everywhere. Dirt, dust, and a musty smell emitted about. All this while the young teenage worker sat in the corner on her phone watching videos. Just saying. But, your coffee was prime. I deducted an extra as well due to the prices. I get it, it’s DC, but when does coffee prices hit a wall? This pushes it certainly.
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Loved the 4 hours that I spent at Hype Cafe today. The Ethiopian espresso drinks were fantastic, and the vegetarian Ethiopian lunch food was delicious. Highly recommend.Oh, and I was able to get hours of work done and online meetings too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is just a little cafe at the end of a block. Nothing special to look at. Went in to get a Cup of coffee and saw they served Ethiopian food. First off, very good coffee. Went back several time just for a cup of coffee. Secondly, ordered take out food for lunch one day. Delicious. We got the cabbage, lentils and the chickpeas with injera bread. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend if your in the Capital Hill area and need a quick bite to eat.
Went to this cafe as a quick stop in the day to get some coffee. It's a small comfortable little cafe. I was very surprised to see they had some Vegetarian Ethiopian dishes too. Very quick stop but I loved the atmosphere and the great service.Vegetarian options: They had some Ethiopian dishes, lentils and some collard greens.Parking: Parking is a little hard to find out front so you have to park near the neighborhood and walk a bit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the Ethiopian food! It's priced fairly and nice size pprtions
My husband and I love coming here. The coffee is so much better than other places in the neighborhood (in our humble opinion) and the staff are always friendly. It's a neighborhood gem!