Hype Cafe
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Hype Cafe

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Ethiopian coffee, baked goods, vegetarian fare, ample seating

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1129 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003 Get directions

$1–10

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1129 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003 Get directions

+1 202 629 3046
hypecafedc.com

$1–10

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The 8 Best Coffee Shops In DC - Washington DC - The Infatuation

"We get it. You can’t imagine giving up your syrupy sweet St*rbucks order, perfected over the last 20 years. But trust us, Hype Cafe knows how to make frappes you’ll never forget—and it’ll even save you a little bread in the process. The perfectly sweet caramel beverage is made with Ethiopian coffee, and the cotton candy version is completely coffee-free—just ice cream and raspberry syrup. The Capitol Hill spot is huge, so there’s plenty of room to spread out and avoid the people who brought their kids with them while you’re trying to pay attention to the Zoom call that should’ve been an email. " - Tristiana Hinton

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Hype Cafe - Review - Capitol Hill - Washington DC - The Infatuation

"We get it. You can’t imagine giving up your syrupy sweet St*rbucks order, perfected over the last 20 years. But trust us, Hype Cafe knows how to make frappes you’ll never forget—and it’ll even save you a little bread in the process. The perfectly sweet caramel beverage is made with Ethiopian coffee, and the cotton candy version is completely coffee-free—just ice cream and raspberry syrup. The Capitol Hill spot is huge, so there’s plenty of room to spread out and avoid the people who brought their kids with them while you’re trying to pay attention to the Zoom call that should’ve been an email." - Tristiaña Hinton

https://www.theinfatuation.com/washington-dc/reviews/hype-cafe
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Updated Quarry House Tavern Is Reopening March 11 - Eater DC

"A tipster tells Popville that Hype Cafe is now open on Capitol Hill. The neighborhood eatery (1129 Pennsylvania Avenue SE) serves pastries and coffee." - Warren Rojas

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Hype Cafe

Zeris Meharena

Google
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.

Alexis B

Google
Decently fast service and the ladies were nice. I got a bacon egg and cheese croissant which was nice and buttery. The mocha was very chocolatey which I liked. The other sandwich was okay, nothing special about it, it was a salmon one.

Anthony Holten

Google
Laid back neighborhood cafe near Eastern Market with sizable menu of coffee, pastries, breakfast and some vegetarian Ethiopian fare at reasonable prices. Ample seating includes couches, bar and tables with a nice view of Pennsylvania Ave. Reliable wifi on top of it all.

Rob Delach

Google
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.

alberto gonzalez

Google
Coffee was not even acceptable, even though it was a "Capuchino" service is terrible, prices , over rated ,place needs some cleaning, and the smell is likean old drawer. Bought a Cheesecake and a red Velvet too old and rancid taste, hope don't get sick, considering we just ate a little piece

R B

Google
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.

Jordy Baylac

Google
The coffee is great, I liked the place too!

Moira Fagan

Google
I've ordered lunch here a few times. The Ethiopian food (all vegetarian) is very good. The spicy lentils and chickpeas have nice heat, and it's served with plenty of injera. Seems like a nice place to grab a coffee and hang out for a while.