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    Kefa Cafe

    4.6 (193 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for working

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    Hot Latte and Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on and Everything Bagel.

    Such a great cafe with amazing coffee and food! I tried a latte as well as the bacon, egg and cheese on an everything bagel and it was all DELICIOUS!! The owner was so lovely and created such a warm environment. Definitely stop by this cafe if you're in the Silver Spring area, I can't wait to go back!

    Coffee with outdoor seating
    Elizabeth H.

    This cafe have the cutest owners who are so kind and hospitable! I got a regular coffee with a splash of oat milk. The coffee tasted amazing and the overall environment of the cafe was so cute. The breakfast sandwiches look so good as well and made to order. There is a cute outdoor seating area which is great! Tip: $10 credit card minimum

    Nisa N.

    I was in downtown Silver Spring and saw large sign that read "Gelato" outside of Kefa café so I had to try it -and oh my goodness I'm so glad I did. They serve the best authentic gelato ever. Tastes like the gelato I had when I was in Rome. Pro tip: Bring cash; $10 min at this location.

    The owner Lene
    Liz B.

    Kefa Cafe serves delicious Ethiopian coffee and tons of yummy foods & pastries. They have the most warm and welcoming environment. As soon as you walk in the door, it feels like home. I got the opportunity to talk to one of the owners, Lene, and I'm so glad I did. She radiates kindness and positive energy. It's awesome to be able to support a small, Black owned business and woman owned business in the community. I got a DELICIOUS egg sandwich on a bagel and a cup of coffee.

    Vanilla oat milk latter with biscotti
    Sidney S.

    I was waiting around for a friend and say this cafe. The lady behind the counter was very sweet and asked me about my day and suggested her favorite sandwich. They make everything fresh. I can't wait to go back.

    Yang W.

    I have to say this is the best sandwich I had in Silver Spring. We had a short conversation with the owner, I can tell she enjoys what she is doing.

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    Bruce K.

    Very neat little coffee shop that has all the espresso beverages you need to get through the day without going nearby to the green siren lady. My latte was tasty and rich with a very firm foam. Well done considering that it was skim milk. The vegan blueberry muffin was also very tasty though extremely messy to eat. Nothing that's not solved by a few napkins. Cool place. Good coffee. #YelpLocal

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    Delicious coffee and sandwiches. It is decorated with teapots, cups and coffee pots. It feels cozy! Owner very friendly!!!

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    Phenomenal coffee and pastries in a super-cute cafe. The owner is very kind. I can't wait to come back on my next visit to the area!

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    TOP OF THE LINE customer service. The manager and other employees make you feel like family. You won't regret your fine here!!!

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    Sweet ethiopian woman serving delicious espressos. A nice find for a caffeine spike on a bike ride through the rock creek park. Nice.

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    I ordered a sandwich with bacon on it but they didn't add the bacon. It's an up charge so if they…read moredidn't have it the charge should have been refunded. The service is always bad and the food is expensive so the least they can do is get the order right. When you walk in no one acknowledges you even if you're the only customer there. When they finally do they act as if they're doing you a favor by taking your order...no smile, no welcome in...nothing. One time I was there, several people were in the store and the workers were laughing and talking behind the counter. About three minutes went by before I asked if someone could hand me my order. Right after that a customer who had been there before me asked if they could order, so there's no telling how long they had been waiting before I spoke up. It's never a pleasant experience. It's a local neighborhood spot so I try to support but at this point they're playing in my face.

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