
YELLOW Georgetown
“YELLOW, a cafe from Chef Michael Rafidi, offers a taste of the Levant with a menu of baked goods, mezze, wood-fired pita sandwiches, & specialty drinks. A highlight of the experience are sweet and savory pastries which blend French technique and Middle Eastern flavors. The coffee program is curated by Coffee Director Ayat Elhag & sourced by counter culture. The original iteration of YELLOW the cafe opened in May of 2020 inside Albi, Rafidi's MICHELIN starred Levantine restaurant in the Navy Yard.”
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About YELLOW Georgetown
YELLOW Georgetown is a cafe at 1524 Wisconsin Ave NW in Washington, DC, from Chef Michael Rafidi. The original YELLOW opened in May 2020 inside Albi, his restaurant in the Navy Yard, and this location carries that cafe format into its own space. The menu covers baked goods, mezze and wood-fired pita sandwiches, with a lamb pita among the fillings. Hummus arrives with seasoned pita, including a Red Shatta Hummus. The pastries pair French technique with Middle Eastern flavors, and the croissants include a zaatar version. Coffee is sourced from Counter Culture, and the drinks list adds specialty lattes and Moroccan green tea. Orders are collected at a pick-up counter where names are called out. The room has an open kitchen, a lounge-style area and a main dining area. The cafe is open daily.
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Menu & Prices
83 dishes · mains $2–45- BREAKFAST PITA SANDWICH$11.00
- ZA'ATAR EGG CROISSANT$12.00
- URFA-THING EGG KA'AK$14.00
- SHAKSHUKA$16.00
- SHATTA-BATATA$7.00
- BAKLAWA TWICE BAKED CROISSANT$8.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention falafel pita, lamb pita, hummus with pita and flaky croissants.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention falafel pita, lamb pita, hummus with pita and flaky croissants.
Featured reviews
- Hamsandwhich
“Really good food, sandwiches were fresh and super flavorful. Reason for the 3 stars is that SOME of the staff was rude that kind of took away from the experience (the big fella shouting names at the pick up counter should have better manners) And also the prices are a little high, even for georgetown. I’d go here again though but not as often as i would have if the big fella was a little more polite and the prices were lower.”
- Amy Donaldson
“What a find! My family and I wanted a spot with good food in DC and boy did we hit the jackpot. The cuisine is top notch. We were lucky to arrive early because it got packed. Don’t miss the inventive and delicious desserts. And, the design and ambiance are wonderful, too.”
- Dahlia Nasrah
“Wonderful place across the board. Had a fantastic experience here. The atmosphere is wonderful. You can come here to study or for a coffee date and feel comfortable. I got a specialty latte and a pastry and both were delightful. Would come back here if I find myself in the area again”
- Marsalh
“Definitely worth the wait in line! The coconut cardamom cold foam was delicious. There were so many pastries to choose from. I LOVED the bagels with the labne dip.”
- Isabella Murad
“Truly grateful to see places like this exist now, happy kids now will be able to grow up seeing their culture around, and others celebrate it as well. Very affordable for the quality- the menu was very thoughtful and dialed. Solid coffee and pasties but the shakshuka with fresh pita is not to be missed. Wish I lived in the area”
Hours
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Customer Review Summary
Pastries lead the praise, especially the croissants, with diners naming the zaatar and the orange and rose versions as crispy, flaky, and buttery soft inside. Pita sandwiches come close behind. Reviewers single out the falafel pita, the lamb pita, and a juicy, smoky chicken sandwich, along with red shatta hummus and batata tots. Others mention the shakshuka with fresh pita, bagels with labne dip, coconut cardamom cold foam, and a soft serve topped with pomegranate syrup and molasses. Coffee and specialty lattes are called solid. Service is mostly described as friendly and quick, though one reviewer found some staff rude, citing names shouted at the pickup counter, and called prices a little high. Another noted the lack of WiFi. The most repeated caveat is crowding. Several say the place fills up, especially on weekends, and finding a seat can be tricky, with one reviewer advising others to be mindful of the wait for a table.
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