WARKA COFFEE

Warka Coffee is an Ethiopian-inspired independent café located at 500 New Jersey Ave NW in Washington, DC, offering a curated menu of craft coffee beverages, breakfast and lunch items, and pastries near the U.S. Capitol. Named after the iconic Warka tree — a symbol of shelter and community in Ethiopian culture — the café opened in August 2025 with a mission to connect customers to Ethiopian coffee heritage through precision-brewed, intentionally crafted drinks. The warm, welcoming space has quickly earned a loyal following for its standout specialty lattes, community-centered atmosphere, and the owners’ meaningful impact on coffee-sourcing communities in Ethiopia.