Sidamo Coffee & Tea

"A giant Ethiopian kettle waves you down from H Street as you pass Sidamo, a tiny cafe with our favorite coffee in DC. Their Ethiopian light roast is so smooth, you might even get your coffee-adverse friend to give a nod of semi-approval, and they also have hard-to-find dark and medium roast options too. Order at a counter lined with dozens of loose leaf teas like hibiscus and egyptian chamomile before finding a table—and if none are free, grab an empty chair and make friends as the signs around the room suggest. If you’re hungry, we swear by the Ethiopian veggie sandwich dripping with lentils and pesto dressing and the buttery apple cake." - tristiana hinton

"Located just steps from the state’s Capital, Chicory Coffee & Tea will close on February 1. According to the Bee, the business opened in 2005 and became a go-to for legislators, lobbyists, and state workers." - Paolo Bicchieri

"A giant Ethiopian kettle waves you down from H Street as you pass Sidamo, a tiny cafe with our favorite coffee in DC. Their Ethiopian light roast is so smooth, you might even get your coffee-adverse friend to give a nod of semi-approval, and they also have hard-to-find dark and medium roast options too. Order at a counter lined with dozens of loose leaf teas like hibiscus and egyptian chamomile before finding a table—and if none are free, grab an empty chair and make friends as the signs around the room suggest. If you’re hungry, we swear by the Ethiopian veggie sandwich dripping with lentils and pesto dressing and the buttery apple cake. " - Tristiaña Hinton

"A lot has changed on the H Street corridor since Sidamo Coffee & Tea opened more than 12 years ago. But Sidamo remains popular for its chill vibe, in-house coffee that’s roasted daily, and light fare. After Sunday classes at Orangetheory, barre3, or CrossFit, stop in for the afternoon Ethiopian coffee ceremony." - Lisa Ruland

"Kenfe Bellay is the co-owner of Sidamo Coffee and Tea and speaks to what makes the Ethiopian coffee ceremony special. The beans are roasted, ground, and boiled to maximize their flavor, and the preparation and drinking of the coffee is treated with respect through the coffee ceremony, which is seen as a social occasion to bring people together through drink and conversation." - Julia Shapiro