YELLOW Union Market
Cafe · Capital City Market
417 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Highlights
Fragrant coffees, unique pastries, wood-fired pitas, kebabs
Fragrant coffees, unique pastries, wood-fired pitas, kebabs
"Chef Alicia Wang is the force behind Yellow’s premiere pastries combine Levantine flavors with classic French techniques. Think za’atar and labne croissants, chocolate 7-spice cruffin, and pistachio olive oil cake. In the evening the bakery serves an “All the Kebabs” menu with a rotating selection of charcoal-grilled kebabs and meze prepared on an open hearth. The Bib Gourmand-designated establishment from chef Michael Rafidi also maintains an additional outpost in Georgetown specializing in pizza." - Tierney Plumb
"The famous za’atar croissants and fragrant coffees from 2024 James Beard Award winner Michael Rafidi reached yet another quadrant of the District. Beyond the inventive Arabic ingredient-studded pastries and egg-based entrees served til 11 a.m., a massive grill is churning out pitas stuffed with an array of kebabs, smoked lamb shoulder, falafel, and coal-fired cauliflower for the lunch rush through 3 p.m. If you have any room left, don’t miss the creamy labne and tahini oat soft serves." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky
"Levantine cafe Yellow always seems to keep me on my toes, switching up morning pastry fillings and keeping me coming back for more. The baklava croissant has the same toppings as the old hibiscus pistachio variety, marrying the rose petals and pistachios with one of the best baklava mixes I’ve tasted. Perfectly sweet and still full of crunchy nuts, the filling also had a subtle rose water flavor that tied the whole sweet treat together. I also tried the jammy egg croissant, which had an even stronger shakshuka flavor than usual, with soft pieces of onion and bell pepper under the egg. My top tip is to get out of bed early and get yourself to Yellow within the first two hours, which is when the pastries are at peak freshness." - Eater Staff
"Michael Rafidi introduces a new kebab-fueled dinner service at Yellow’s Union Market location, offering a playful menu of charcoal-grilled kebabs and meze. The menu, inspired by Rafidi's grandfather, includes six kebabs like barbecued pomegranate lamb kefta and soujek-spiced octopus. Prices range from $26-$32 for individual kebabs, with a $75 tasting menu option." - Lenore Adkins
"Yellow, a relaxed Levantine cafe by Chef Michael Rafidi, known for its fragrant coffees, za’atar-dusted pastries, and wood-fired pitas, opened its new 3,500-square-foot flagship location in the Union Market district. The cafe offers a wide range of breakfast and lunch items, including unique pastries from executive pastry chef Alicia Wang, various pita sandwiches, hummus, meze, and specialty drinks. The venue will also introduce a dinner menu featuring an 'All the Kebabs' concept and will host guest chefs for special Friday night dinners." - Lulu Chang
