The Cafe and atmosphere is great. Reba is the best!
Gurvinder Singh
A nice authentic Ethiopian coffee shop, vibes and atmosphere make it feel like you're in their home. Service was superb, very nice lady. Breakfast is available and coffee is tasty, no flavors needed. The real deal here.
Erik Meijer
Great food, coffee, and people
Jeremy Wells
It can be hard to find good coffee—even at a dedicated coffee shop. I roast my own beans and have tweaked every parameter I know—water temp, pressure, grind, roast, etc.—in the pursuit of the perfect espresso shot. I know the difference, in taste, between beans from Costa Rico and Kenya. And I know that if you roast too dark, any character in the bean is increasingly replaced by the taste of charcoal.
According to the owner, Kefa Cafe has used the same local roaster for 16 years, and I know why. I’ve had some of the best coffee in the Silver Spring area here at Kefa. The beans are definitely freshly roasted and the roast level is not too dark. I can taste that I’m drinking Ethiopian beans. Delicious!
I also love the atmosphere here for its homey feel. (Many expensive coffee shops emphasize what I might call a pretentious decor; you won’t find that here.) Great treats as well.
Kefa Cafe is a gem in downtown Silver Spring!
Laura Adams
Please visit this lovely place! It is open even though there is construction all around it. Quiet and charming place to get a little work done.
mitch greene
The best espresso I've ever put in my mouth. I've done coffee tastings around the world, including Italy. I know what I like: Usually it's been a medium roast, Costa Rican bean brewed as espresso with a little sugar to cut some of the acidity (that's me.) When I tried their Three-Continent Blend (medium roast) espresso, I was in heaven! Costa Ric-who? The acidity is just right and gives very pleasant fruity notes. The aroma, taste, texture and finish are all exemplary of what a cup of coffee should be.
The fact that they're a local shop serving locally roasted beans--the beans that I buy every two weeks are one or two days out of the roaster!--is a dollop of steamed milk on top!
Also, the owners are truly wonderful people who make the experience of visiting worth going back as often as you care to. It really is a local place that supports and is supported by the community. And they have satellite locations in the Wheaton Library and Silver Spring Rec Center. (Yes, coffee at the library.)
Darryl Pierre
Disappointing Experience at Kefa Cafe
I recently visited Kefa Cafe at Wheaton Library, and unfortunately, it was a frustrating experience. I simply asked for an empty paper cup and was willing to pay for it. The server told me it would be $2.93! I laughed at how absurd that was, and she confirmed it – $2.93 for an empty cup. Seriously?
The staff was not friendly at all, and I felt like they were quite intimidating. Their prices are extremely high, reminding me of another Starbucks-style setup with a massive markup. The coffee isn’t special enough to justify those kinds of prices. Just down the street, I can get a 20 oz Colombian Reserve coffee for $1.58! There’s no way the beans they’re using at Kefa Cafe are worth the price they’re charging for a small cup.
If Kefa wants to be a part of the community, they need to rethink their pricing strategy and customer service. $2.93 for an empty cup is just ridiculous.
I asked 7-Eleven for the same thing, and they told me an empty cup is also $2.98 I'm speculating an empty paper cup only cost about 1 cent! and I was willing to pay .25 cents, this is just out of hand.
Honestly, I’ll just stick to making my own coffee at home from now on. The experience was frustrating and left a bad taste in my mouth.
Debbie Elgot
A beautiful space, delicious cappuccino, great assortment of coffee cups!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derek Posselt
Wonderful little coffee shop tucked away off of the road. Fresh roasted beans, delicious morning cappuccino and pastries. A must visit if in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Miller
Special cafe with excellent coffee. Probably the best coffee in Silver Spring.
Excellent vibes, very cool and kind owner. He gave me a bottle of water on the house :) Had a delicious chocolate muffin and my brother had a lox sandwich. The owner also accommodated someone in a wheelchair while I was there, setting up a table outside for him at his request. Unfortunately there is a step to get in so it is not wheelchair easily accessible. But the owner did his best to make it work and it did. The inside has very cool cozy furniture and nice music. This place is a little gem, highly recommend you check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Helena Jareb
The owners are very friendly and the coffee, food, and service are great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay Patel
Coffee is great. Cute little coffee shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ella jean
Stopped in for a quick drink while finishing work, ended up staying for half an hour! This place is so adorable and clean, with great service and even better drinks! I had the chai and chocolate biscotti. The woman working (I assume the owner possibly) was so nice and made the whole place have a great energy. Hopefully will be going back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Efrain Castellanos
A special place for people without rush. For the real humans that enjoy peaceful and humbles santuarios. Place to seat and sip a cup of coffee made with love and craftsmanship. Also to connect with other "ALIVE" humans. Not for zombies.
The Cafe and atmosphere is great. Reba is the best!
A nice authentic Ethiopian coffee shop, vibes and atmosphere make it feel like you're in their home. Service was superb, very nice lady. Breakfast is available and coffee is tasty, no flavors needed. The real deal here.
Great food, coffee, and people
It can be hard to find good coffee—even at a dedicated coffee shop. I roast my own beans and have tweaked every parameter I know—water temp, pressure, grind, roast, etc.—in the pursuit of the perfect espresso shot. I know the difference, in taste, between beans from Costa Rico and Kenya. And I know that if you roast too dark, any character in the bean is increasingly replaced by the taste of charcoal.
According to the owner, Kefa Cafe has used the same local roaster for 16 years, and I know why. I’ve had some of the best coffee in the Silver Spring area here at Kefa. The beans are definitely freshly roasted and the roast level is not too dark. I can taste that I’m drinking Ethiopian beans. Delicious!
I also love the atmosphere here for its homey feel. (Many expensive coffee shops emphasize what I might call a pretentious decor; you won’t find that here.) Great treats as well.
Kefa Cafe is a gem in downtown Silver Spring!
Please visit this lovely place! It is open even though there is construction all around it. Quiet and charming place to get a little work done.
The best espresso I've ever put in my mouth. I've done coffee tastings around the world, including Italy. I know what I like: Usually it's been a medium roast, Costa Rican bean brewed as espresso with a little sugar to cut some of the acidity (that's me.) When I tried their Three-Continent Blend (medium roast) espresso, I was in heaven! Costa Ric-who? The acidity is just right and gives very pleasant fruity notes. The aroma, taste, texture and finish are all exemplary of what a cup of coffee should be.
The fact that they're a local shop serving locally roasted beans--the beans that I buy every two weeks are one or two days out of the roaster!--is a dollop of steamed milk on top!
Also, the owners are truly wonderful people who make the experience of visiting worth going back as often as you care to. It really is a local place that supports and is supported by the community. And they have satellite locations in the Wheaton Library and Silver Spring Rec Center. (Yes, coffee at the library.)
Disappointing Experience at Kefa Cafe I recently visited Kefa Cafe at Wheaton Library, and unfortunately, it was a frustrating experience. I simply asked for an empty paper cup and was willing to pay for it. The server told me it would be $2.93! I laughed at how absurd that was, and she confirmed it – $2.93 for an empty cup. Seriously? The staff was not friendly at all, and I felt like they were quite intimidating. Their prices are extremely high, reminding me of another Starbucks-style setup with a massive markup. The coffee isn’t special enough to justify those kinds of prices. Just down the street, I can get a 20 oz Colombian Reserve coffee for $1.58! There’s no way the beans they’re using at Kefa Cafe are worth the price they’re charging for a small cup. If Kefa wants to be a part of the community, they need to rethink their pricing strategy and customer service. $2.93 for an empty cup is just ridiculous. I asked 7-Eleven for the same thing, and they told me an empty cup is also $2.98 I'm speculating an empty paper cup only cost about 1 cent! and I was willing to pay .25 cents, this is just out of hand. Honestly, I’ll just stick to making my own coffee at home from now on. The experience was frustrating and left a bad taste in my mouth.
A beautiful space, delicious cappuccino, great assortment of coffee cups!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful little coffee shop tucked away off of the road. Fresh roasted beans, delicious morning cappuccino and pastries. A must visit if in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Special cafe with excellent coffee. Probably the best coffee in Silver Spring.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biscotti
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent vibes, very cool and kind owner. He gave me a bottle of water on the house :) Had a delicious chocolate muffin and my brother had a lox sandwich. The owner also accommodated someone in a wheelchair while I was there, setting up a table outside for him at his request. Unfortunately there is a step to get in so it is not wheelchair easily accessible. But the owner did his best to make it work and it did. The inside has very cool cozy furniture and nice music. This place is a little gem, highly recommend you check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
The owners are very friendly and the coffee, food, and service are great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee is great. Cute little coffee shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for a quick drink while finishing work, ended up staying for half an hour! This place is so adorable and clean, with great service and even better drinks! I had the chai and chocolate biscotti. The woman working (I assume the owner possibly) was so nice and made the whole place have a great energy. Hopefully will be going back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A special place for people without rush. For the real humans that enjoy peaceful and humbles santuarios. Place to seat and sip a cup of coffee made with love and craftsmanship. Also to connect with other "ALIVE" humans. Not for zombies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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