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Great, fresh Levantine food. We (vegan and meat eating patrons) visited in the afternoon and ordered the veggie pita and steak pita. The guy helping us suggested the steak although the chicken was their most popular. The steak was very tender and flavorful. I heard the veggie pita also had great flavor. To drink we had the hibiscus lemonade and the mint iced tea with coconut foam. The lemonade was refreshing and definitely a unique menu item, but it left me wishing I had ordered an iced coffee. Service was fast and friendly. It's counter service and you can take a number to dine in--though there's limited indoor and outdoor seating. The ambiance is an air conditioned shop with nice natural lighting near Georgetown with plenty of shops to wander to nearby. They also have merch--like a Habibi bucket hat--that you can purchase to capture the vibe.
Breakfast pita was super yummy! I honestly was expecting double the portion based on the cost, so was a bit shocked to see only half the pita. After getting over that initial disappointment, the taste was great and offered a great deal of flavor. The labneh soft serve is fantastic. The addition of EVOO, sea salt and pomegranate drizzle was a great touch to the already flavorful and tart base. Also felt very refreshing on a sunny day.
I'm a little hesitant to write this review since everyone is crazy for Yellow but I honestly would give it 3.5 stars. I went on a rainy day to avoid waiting in a long line and probably still waited 10-15 minutes to order! It's a really small storefront and the inside was PACKED. You order at the counter on the left and wait at the counter on the right to pickup which gets very crowded. There's seating on both sides but with people waiting for their food and hovering to grab a table it is incredibly busy! I had no chance of getting a seat as a single diner and think they could really benefit from some barstools along the wall. I ordered the smoked amba chicken pita and the tahini brownie. My food took about 15 minutes to come out which was not bad at all. The pita was really good and the chicken was flavorful and tender. Really enjoyed the sumac onions as well. Solid food options but the overall customer experience was just not enjoyable! I would check out their Union Market location next time.
If you're coming here and not getting the Za'atar egg croissant, what are you doing? I totally understand why people are lining up here the moment this cafe opens because this is a breakfast banger. I also got the butterscotch ras el hanout cruffin because it looked too delicious. Unfortunately my stomach was not big enough to fit both comfortably, but it was delicious nonetheless.
Loveee coming here! Whenever people visit from out of state and want to go to DC, we bring them to Yellow. Heck, my boyfriend and I made a detour while cycling just to eat here mid-ride! Storefront is super cute, love the branding. Lines are usually always long and it gets packed, but service is quick. The best option is to have one person scout for seats while one person waits in line to order + grab the food.
Came here with a friend to do some work in a different setting. Definitely super crowded and can get very loud indoors. There's a lot of seating indoors but can be a little hard if you're looking for a quieter atmosphere. They also have a couple of seats outdoors. The pastries were almost barren/nearly sold out, but definitely saw and have had previously the chicken shawarma pita sandwich which was delicious! This time I ordered the Halawa Honey which was a bit too sweet, but it was a nice twist of flavor and you could taste the tahini. My friend ordered the Baklawa Mocha which was a little too icy and I felt had too much milk. It drowned out the other flavors which was a bit disappointing.
So honestly, this review is a little strange to write, as I went on the night (unbeknownst to all of us) that Yellow was doing their final "pizza" service for the foreseeable future. We had a late reservation, and when we got there, the server told us they were holding two pizza crusts just for us because THAT WAS ALL THEY HAD LEFT, never to be made again. So, it won't necessarily help a future visitor, but nonetheless, I am fairly sure everything you get here is darn near guaranteed to be 5-stars. The pizzas were phenomenal, but there was plenty we had that is going to be staying on the menu. All the different mezze we snacked on were wonderful, highlighted by the humble hummus. Which... not so humble here... was incredible. We dipped all our pizza crusts in it, which the menu highly recommended. The cucumber salad was alot a fresh highlight, with a bright dressing, lots of colorful inclusions to excite your eyes, and fresh veggies throughout. We didnt partake in dessert, but the bakery was still well stocked with choices even near the end of the day. I'm sure I'll be back to Yellow, and they'll be doing something different but amazing. Thanks!
Had a very good first experience here. Came around 2pm on a Sunday. Parking surprisingly easy. Counter service line was pretty quick. The wood fired pita was fantastic. The flavors inside paired very well, but the lamb itself, while tender, was pulled and didn't have enough to hold up to the rest of the ingredients. At times felt it was pulled beef it that makes sense. I'd love for the lamb to be almost kebab chunks for it to stand out a bit more. The hummus was very good and smoked trout dip tasty as well.
Incredible and worth the wait and hype. They serve an assortment of yummy caffeine and non caffeine drinks as well as delicious pastry and savory options. Highlights: -the pita and hummus are so good, pricey yes but very delicious -the peanut dalgona was something I've never tried before and it was not too sweet (best compliment ever) To know: -line moves quickly, but there's limited seating both indoor and outdoor -you order at the counter then pick up your food before finding a seat
There's a massive line to this cafe for a reason. Although packed, inside the cafe was cute and lively. We thankfully got seating outside, but definitely lucky since there was a constant influx of excited customers. (So reserve or plan to come early if you'd like to sit and eat!) The peanut dalgona was perfectly sweet! I hoped for a bit of a stronger peanut flavor, but still a delicious coffee. We also had the cauliflower pita, corn labne, and baklawa-- which were all out-of-the-park flavorful!! My only regret is not getting a pack of the baklawa to take home. Would definitely recommend
Such a great place to grab a quick bite for a snack! I shared the burnt eggplant (not) pizza and it was perfect. It had such a smokey flavor to the eggplant and the red peppers gave it a nice tartness. It also came with the chili oil that I asked for on the side since the person I was with doesn't like the spice and it was a great addition for people who like it spicy. It had garlic in it so it was flavorful on top of being spicy. We also tried the tamarind tea and it was VERY sour so we added some sugar and it was perfect. The place is small so I recommend making reservations if you want to sit inside, but the tables outside are first come first serve so you can just order your food to-go.
Yellow had been on my radar for a while since its appearance in "Somebody Feed Phil." I knew, when watching that program, that the Breakfast Batatas were an inevitable part of my destiny. So after visiting family in DC, we made sure Yellow was a stop for us before heading to the airport to go home to L.A. To say we were not disappointed is to way oversimplify the joy we experienced eating the baked goods and batata. We loved everything and felt like we were truly indulging in unique treats, done so well, we'd have a hard time finding anything as good anywhere else. No reservations here - You get in the line to order and hopefully by the time you get your food, there'll be a table or space somewhere for you to eat it. (We got lucky.) The house-made pita and hummus...among the best we've head. The Orange Blossom Croissant (I mean I just want to eat those words, and the pastry itself lived up to that desire.) And of course the breakfast batatas, which we got a side of. These were truly a destination food, worthy of going out of your way to eat, and perhaps even build a trip to the D.C. area around just to make sure you experience them. THEY WERE SO GOOD! The drink options are unique too...I had the Halawa Latte to try and stick with the Levantine theme of the place. It was pretty good but tasted a bit more like a regular latte without too strong or noticeable halva element to it. I'd probably try something else to drink next time. The place was crowded, hard to find a seat, and there was quite a wait to get into the single bathroom...so plan your time accordingly so you don't stress if you need to be somewhere else. BUT DEFINITELY GO HERE. We'll be stopping in again next time we're in D.C.
27 days ago
There was a line and I am so glad I waited! Food was good fresh and refreshing on a hot day! The ambiance was busy, crowded seats were hard to come by, but you could find one if you waited. They had inside and outside seating read more
I've been wanting to go here for SO LONG. And it did not disappoint! The chicken shawarma pita was a special for the month or time and it was so moist, juicy, flavorful. The mint leaf was the PERFECT touch. The pastry was okay, I wish there was a filling in it, the drink menu was ABUNDANT and I wish I tried a latte but I was already downing another drink elsewhere. I want to come back here, it was so delicious and worth the hype. The pita was a little expensive for the size but the meat was one of the best I've had. Can't wait to try more of the menu! Service was quick and the inside had cute seating. It was a little crowded but the outside seating was also available as well. read more
Delicious experience at YELLOW! I stopped by here for a quick coffee - ordered the iced cardamom coconut coffee. This is an iced black coffee with coconut whipped cream on top. The whipped cream was delightfully fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. I mixed this into my coffee. The vibes were on point - the server was friendly and efficient and the ambience was casual and low-key. It's a great spot to hang out with smaller groups. Will defs be back when in the area again! read more
1 year ago
We came on a sunday morning and waited in line for about 20-30 min (it moved a lot faster than I thought). There's lots of tables and they turn over pretty quickly so we didn't really have to wait to find one. The staff were super friendly and gave us suggestions. We got the jammy egg, za'atar egg croissant, Urfa-thing egg bagel, halva honey latte, and cortado. The jammy egg and za'atar egg croissant were delicious! I wasn't a huge fan of the bagel, as it had an aftertaste that I didn't really like, but my boyfriend liked it. I asked the staff which latte would taste the best with oatmilk and she recommended the halva honey. It tasted like a regular honey latte, there wasn't anything wrong with it but I would probably try a more interesting flavored drink next time. Definitely need to come back to try their pastries and (not) pizza! read more
I've done both Yellow café and (not) pizza. The cafe would get three stars while the pizza would get five stars I went on a weekend for the cafe and while the line was long the waiting for the food to come out also took ridiculously long. The pastries were fine, but didn't wow me. They also sell out of the popular ones early. The batata was very very good but makes you feel sick after too many (super oily). (Not) pizza however is incredible. The pear cardamom mocktail was super refreshing, the hummus and labneh were out of this world, and the pizzas were super well balanced and had great flavor. The environment is super casual but also makes a great date night spot. read more
KenScale: 8.0/10 Visits: October 2025 Perhaps no chef has made an impact as profound as Michael Rafidi in the DC dining scene in recent years. His flagship restaurant Albi in Navy Yard has long been one of our favorite places in the city, and his new project in Union Market, La' Shukran, was also a worthy dining destination. Aside from his restaurants, chef Rafidi also has a couple of Levantine cafes, each in Georgetown and Union Market. Both offer various baked goods during daytimes but transform during the evening into restaurants that offer sit-down dining options. The one in Georgetown, called YELLOW (not) pizza, features sourdough pies that have striking resemblances to pizzas (but as the name of the place clearly indicates, the restaurant refuses to call them as such). We have finally visited YELLOW recently, and not surprising coming from a sister project to Albi, we greatly enjoyed everything from our dinner. While the "(not) pizza" section is the centerpiece of the menu, YELLOW offers so much more. Before you would like to try a few appetizers to get you going before indulging on the pies, there are some really good options in the mezze section. We both really liked the fattoush salad with tomato, feta and crunchy pita for all the freshness of the ingredients, and Jun had a very high praise for the smoked lamb ribs which came wonderfully soft in texture. Of course, we couldn't skip a hummus dish given all the wonderful hummus we'd tried from Albi, and the lamb awarma hummus was spot-on. If you are planning to order a pie at YELLOW, don't bother ordering an extra pita to dip on the hummus; the doughs from the pie will more than adequately do the job for dipping. We ended up with smoked oyster mushroom pie (accompanied by lemon ricotta and pickled beech mushroom), and it was one of the best pizzas I remembered having in the DC Metro area. The smoky flavor from the mushroom was quite memorable, and the extra chewy dough was addictive as well, especially with the hummus. Jun and I both knew we were starting to get overloaded with carbs, but we couldn't stop until the pie disappeared! For dessert, our server highly recommended a soft serve with Concord grape flavor, and it turned out to be a wise choice, especially with candied pistachio that offered wonderful crunchy texture to match the soft serve. Getting a reservation at YELLOW, as with all other restaurants from chef Rafidi, is not easy to get, and the relatively modest dining space was nearly packed during our dinner. The good news is that the turnover at the tables is relatively quick as well, so you might have some luck with walk-in if you avoid prime time dinner windows. The restaurant also has some really unique natural wine options from various corners of the Middle East (not surprising given Albi's fabulous wine list, especially from the Levantine region), as well as cocktails and beers, to complement the food well. The casual café vibe of the dining space makes it an ideal place for a gathering with friends and family to try as many dishes as possible. It took us a while to check out YELLOW, and Jun told me on our way home she is already looking forward to the next trip to the restaurant. We plan to visit the YELLOW café in Union Market, which, unlike the Georgetown location, focuses on kebabs, in the near future. read more
8 months ago
This was the perfect cafe brunch spot on a brisk October weekend. The line went right out the door but moved very fast. Service worked very quick to get everyone's orders out but the quality of each of our dishes were still top notch. We drank some Halawa Honey and it was the perfect sweetness - also got the smoked amba chicken and the batata tots which were all so juicy and crunchy! I would definitely come back here to try out more of their menu! read more
I had seen so many videos about Yellow, so I was excited to check their breakfast menu and pastries out. I am a huge fan of Z&Z, and I know the two owners collab and support each other a lot too, so I was all for jumping on the train. Unfortunately, my experience at Yellow didn't live up to the hype I've seen / heard. I ordered their bagel-egg sandwich and a honey latte. The two items totaled to $22, which was steep to me. They are transparent about adding a 3% charge to pay their staff but I have mixed feelings about this approach. $22 for breakfast would be okay if the ambiance was nice and if seating was guaranteed, but the restaurant is small and had crowds the entire time we were there. My friends and I had mixed interactions with staff. Some were friendly and helpful, while others were less approachable or aggressive towards us. Overall, I could see dining here during the middle of the week when it's less crowded but I'm not dying to come back or recommend this place to others. read more
The name is very deceptive! Please don't believe them! This isn't Yellow The Cafe! This is .... Yellow THE DREAM!! LOL Seriously! This place with it's Yellow color, kind hearted employees, cute ambiance and the very delicious food and drinks! The fusion and mixes here are phenomenal! Here East meet West ! I really don't know from where should I start ! I've tried the following so far: - The Jammy Egg Croissant - delicious egg cooked to perfection over a shakshuka inside a round croissant! The moment I got a bite that had all 3 components together I almost cried - joy tears- the egg and shakshuka taste exactly like my mom's!! One that I haven't ate in 13 years! ( hopefully mom will visit from Egypt one day and do it for me!) But then I said wait a minute!! My mom doesn't know how to make a croissant! ( please don't tell her I said that! Lol , she can make it if she try ) - Soujek Croissant- was amazing taste and combination but honestly need to have more meat and cheese in it! - Zaa'tar & Labna croissant was really nice mix of flavor! - Amba Chicken Shawarma, Crispy batata ( potato) , pickles and green shatta (chili) labne on a freshly baked pita. !!! Amazing!! More than amazing! - Smoked lamb shoulder with pickled chili's, cabbage and whipped labne .. I had a problem with this one! The lamb flavors are phenomenal but it came on lettuce and the pickled chilis were all the way at the bottom and I just ate it all at the last bite of Pita with no meat or labne ! It would have been better if the sandwich was better arranged. I have a suggestion for a secondary version of this amazing lamb shoulder sandwich which is to have another option and let's call it the Lamb Shawarmer! ;) this should be the lamb shoulder , minced mint , minced parsley , tomato, summac onions and tahini ! This sandwich will be a revolution! I hope they can make it one day and invite me for a the launch ceremony! Lol I've had Espresso before , amazing. Baklava Mocha was so good too! I like how can you grab a glass bottle of water and a glass and take it to your table and drink as much as you need! The bathroom was clean and smells good The parking is tough but that's Georgetown! You shouldn't be surprised My wish is to go to the Not Pizza ( the store turns to a different style, their take on pizza calling it Not Pizza after 4 pm ) they say Reservations accepted but Walk-ins encouraged! Also I dream to go to All the Kebabs at their union market location! Which is also there after 4 pm , Reservations accepted but Walk-ins encouraged! Try it, vote for the review , message me, or compliment me with any comment or question, and don't forget to ... Pray for me ;) read more
9 months ago
I came with a friend because of all the hype. We waited about 15-20 minutes to order on a sunday morning and it was super busy. We weren't hungry and just got 2 coffees. Maybe they were having a bad day, but we didn't like either of them and literally threw them away. The food did smell good so I would come back to try that but all that for the coffee was not worth it. Maybe we just weren't fans of the flavor (tahini and peanut but something wasn't right) read more
9 months ago
Every time someone is visiting town from another state or country, taking them to Yellow the Cafe for either Breakfast or Lunch is a must! I can't stop fussing about how wonderful and delicious the food is here! This weekend my aunt came to visit from Ecuador, so I decided to bring her to my favorite spot in the entire DMV area! We had breakfast here since we met early in the morning to hang around in Georgetown and check all the shops. I haven't had their Shakshuka since 2023, because I keep ordering their Egg and Z'atar croissant sandwich, this time I was feeling sharing the Shakshuka with her! I'm really glad they have changed some of the ingredients, they used to put sweet corn, which was obviously overpower by the tomato and orange/red bell pepper stew/passata but this time they had charred scallions which provide not only tang and fragrant aroma, also a nice texture (almost a crunch). I firmly believe this Shakshuka is the very best from DC!! There is no comparison with their pitas, so I'm glad they serve the Shakshuka with a full size of their pitas, right out of their firewood oven! My aunt got the breakfast pita, which comes with pickled red onions, flat parsley and yogurt-tahina sauce, they nailed making their own version of "middle-eastern breakfast burrito" the egg is a soft scramble perfection! My usual drink is their baklawa mocha, iced! They make a mocha sauce with roasted walnuts and add to the latte rose water and orange blossom syrup. My aunt since she likes slightly sweet coffee had their halwa honey latte, it's very nutty because of the tahina sauce and sweetened by the honey and brown sugar. Finally I was able to snag a pastry from their always sold out sweet treats! I was very impressed on how sweet their butterscotch cream on the Cruffin was, definitely I was expecting more spice because of Ras El Hanout, maybe this mix had more cardamom and cinnamon than ginger or cumin, but still very pleasant! As for the Cruffin texture, it was flaky like a croissant and the inside soft and less chewy generously filled with cream! I probably won't be ordering this again, because I want to try different other pastries like the baklawa twice baked croissant! It's always busy so make sure you grab a table as soon as one opens up or just sit outside! read more
I ventured to Yellow on a late morning during the week and thankfully was met with no line! It definitely lived up to its hyped and I absolutely loved both items I ordered. The za'atar croissant was the perfect size and tasted amazing. I also got the Jaffa orange coffee, which was slightly on the sweet side and heavy on the orange. If you're not a floral taste type then this isn't for you, but I loved it. They had plenty of seating, and we found a high top to enjoy the food. Everything was clean and the noise level was surprisingly moderate. I will definitely be back! read more
Yellow never misses! From the service to the food to the vibe, everything was on point. The hummus (a favorite of mine) is still just as amazing as ever. The soujek came in as a close second, and the halava cookie was the perfect sweet ending. read more
Amazing coffee and soft serve! (Which I've tried previously). I came this time for lunch and ordered the chicken pita, which was really good. It looked like a great place for light breakfast/brunch if you are touring Georgetown area. I would like to come back for their dinner menu, for (not) pizza. read more
1 year ago
One of the best places I visited on my DC trip!! I came here in the morning so I got their breakfast items (so sad that I didn't get to try their lunch items such that's why I came). But their pastries are so fireeee. I highly recommend the jammy egg croissant one of the best croissants I ever had in my life!! The cute is also super cute with a decent amount of seating. The workers are also really nice and helped me pick out what to get. read more
Cute little Mediterranean coffee shop. Wanted to see what the hype/line was all about. Arrived on a Sunday around 11, line moved pretty fast. Probably only waited 10 minutes. They only serve their egg sandwiches until 11 though and were told they were sold out by 10. Went with the stuffed croissant and a latte. Latte was amazing, great flavor. Croissant was pretty good, different. Everything does move fast, we got our coffees within a few minutes after ordering as well. read more
10 months ago
Super cute cafe!! Just beware lines can be long and you might not find inside seating during the rush in the mornings. The pastries looked good but the raspberry croissant one (?) I got was stale Definitely will have to give it another try for with some other food on the menu because my friends swear by this place but overall cool aesthetic. read more
10 months ago
We got the smoked ambar chicken wood fire pita, batata tots and lamb awarma with pita chips. Everything was really good but a little on the heavy side. Come early because they will sell out of pastries! Be prepared to wait for a seat but if you want to eat more comfortably, it's probably best to order for takeout. read more
I seriously have no idea where to begin. My bestie took me here for my birthday dinner during my trip to DC and I absolutely fell in love. From the perfectly dimmed ambient lighting to the excellent service and of course the delicious food, I had the most incredible and unique experience. We started off with the Sumac G+Ts which were just amazing. I love the citrusy element the sumac gave to the G+T - it was perfectly sweet and sour and a cocktail I need to try recreating. Plus how cute is that cucumber ribbon?! To start we got the charred onion labne and the little gem salad. Both were delicious but the labne really stole the show for me. The onions were perfectly caramelized and the hint of spice with the freshness of the mint combined with the tangy labne really took it home. Just perfection. For our shared entrée, we did the burnt eggplant "not" pizza and that was an experience in itself. Rich, smoky, and an explosion of the best Middle Eastern flavors. It was also huge and cut in quarters so I highly rec sharing one of these with 3 or even 4 people if you're still getting some starters. Tying it all together was our amazing dessert - the labne and baklava soft serve. Crisp, flaky, fudgey chunks of baklava await your every scoop at the bottom and the tangy labne flavor of the actual soft serve is the best vessel. I've never had a dessert quite like this and quite frankly I'll be dreaming about it for months to come. I can't wait to be back in DC to dine here again. Just excellent all around!!!! read more
10 months ago
4 months ago
Really amazing drinks and pastries but beware of the long line and crowds. I got a bit overwhelmed. There's seating but it fills up fast. Some outdoor seating available as well. It took about twenty minutes to order and get my items to go! I definitely recommend the apple chaider and the orange blossom croissant. You can't get pastries warmed but they have a more expansive food menu for daytime and night. I'd love to return to try more menu items soon. I went on a Sunday and found free street parking nearby. read more
Arrived on a Sunday around noon and there was a line out the door and to outdoor seating area. They moved it quickly so only took about 15 minutes. Seating was sold out. Cafe with loud and busy vibe. Saw the Smoked Lamb Shoulder Pita on "Somebody Feed Phil" so ordered one as well an Amba chicken.......It was tasty-seasoned and tender without the gamey. Chicken was also excellent. Pricey and on par with Michelin Star billing (& hey it's Georgetown.) Also, ordered a Cortado-bold, strong and the way I like it. A good variety of artisanal baked goods. All looked worthy of a try but how could I pass up "Turkish Coffee Caramel Brownie?" Like no other Brownie I've ever tasted-couldn't make out the spice they're using (tea spices?). No matter- it was delicious (not overly sweet with just a touch of savory) and unique. Liked the "talk, enjoy food/coffee and the laptop/work can wait"message. Service was friendly and with hustle as they worked to manage the peak. Definitely worth a stop and if you don't like busy, during the week might be better-don't miss that Turkish Coffee Brownie! read more
2 months ago
It was worth trying, the lamb was tender in the pita and baked goods were solid. I understand the hype but I'm not sure if it was worth the line. Still delicious. read more
12 days ago
Amba Chicken Pita: it was good but not $17 good. For it to have such unique ingredients, none of them really stood out. It was a great size and had good flavor...I would still recommend it but wouldn't go out of my way for it.... For $17. Baklava croissant: wheww I would come back for this. I felt like it was impressive. Great sweet treat... Flavor was hitting enough for me to not question the twice baked-ness. Kudos I had a savory pastry but can't remember what it was... It had like onions and maybe red pepper paste and something else. There wasn't meat.... This isn't helpful. Anyway it was pretty tasty. I think I have a picture. read more
I can see why Yellow is so popular in DC. Food is fast and fresh and appropriately priced. I visited twice and both times there was a line that moved quickly. I enjoyed my amba chicken pita, especially the bread. A solid sandwich that I'd get again. On a later visit, I had the tahini soft serve, which I am a sucker for. I could have done without the candied walnuts, which were too crunchy and hard, but I appreciate the strong tahini flavor. read more
This was a super cute restaurant and worth checking out! They have tons of indoor and outdoor seating. They are very friendly and the food is delicious. The wood fired pita is a little small, but we just went in for a snack so didn't want a full meal. Definitely worth checking out! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
This face is popular. Line out the door. Somebody feed Bill coverage probably helped add to that, but I have never had a food experience this great. And I would love to go back and eat everything on the menu. After being in such a long line when I got up to the front, my cashier was friendly and helpful. A lot of their pastries were already sold out for the day, but I settled with tots and Chicken Amba with their peanut Dalgona latte. Food heaven I would love to come back for breakfast. I even ate the tots cold a day later and they were still amazing. Worth the trip and line. read more
Yellow is a sister establishment of Albi. Unfortunately, I didn't love Albi when I tried it, but still wanted to give Yellow a chance after only hearing good things about it. My friend and I made plans to check out Yellow for dinner this past Friday since it's been on both of our lists for a long time. We didn't make any reservations, but I would highly recommend making one a few days in advance. The both of us stood at the standing bar for about 30 minutes chatting with one of the bartenders and grabbing a drink before getting the next available table. The bartender gave us good recommendations for what to order, too. BAKLAVA MOCHA LATTE - 6 Very good and not too sweet. The baklava (nutty with some honey) and mocha was a good combination that I didn't expect. I could also taste the espresso in the midst of all the flavors, too. Overall, one of the better flavored lattes I've had in the area, and I'm impressed with Yellow as a cafe! SMOKED LAMB RIBS - 28 Each order comes with three lamb ribs and a side of pickled vegetables to combat the fattiness of the lamb ribs. I'm not a huge fan of pickled veggies, so I enjoyed the lamb ribs on its own with the pomegranate molasses (?) that were glazed on top of each rib. The sweet and savory combination was delightful. It does have a good amount of fat on each rib, though. HABIBI CLASSIC HUMMUS - 10 You can +3 for a side of pita, but we decided to not to get it since we already got the "not pizza" and can use the crust for the hummus. The hummus was smooth and dense (not as loose or gloppy as store-bought) almost like the texture of peanut butter. It was thick, extremely roast-y and nutty, which is not anything we've had before. It went well with our "not pizza" crust. I would highly recommend trying the hummus here. "NOT PIZZA" SMOKED MUSHROOM - 23 What blew me away were the little white beech mushrooms on this smoked mushroom "not pizza". Each bite was filled with a burst of citrus, in the most delightful and sassy way possible. This was an extremely playful surprise because we normally would not expect mushrooms to have such flavor. The entire "not pizza" was phenomenal and seasoned very well with a lot of different cheeses and green shatta. This was incredibly enjoyable as a mushroom lover, and we'd highly recommend this. I'll most certainly be back to try more of their coffee options, hummus, and "not pizzas". It's now on my list of restaurants and cafe to take family and friends who are visiting. read more
A cute spot! Recommend a reservation, supposedly there's always a line out here! I went on a Thursday and managed to get a 5:30 reservation. The service was great and the food came out right away! We ordered the batatas (with a kick! Yum!) we tried the Paloma on the menu, which I was thought was ok. Nothing out of this world. I'm upset I forgot the pizza's name. It was very tiny and light. There are about 4 slices. This is a good option to share. I want to try the bakery next time. I will be back! read more
5 months ago
I'm from Washington state and we were exploring the capital. Yellow café had great reviews so we stopped in. It was very crowded at lunchtime. Obviously, the food was spectacular very very, very, very good. I had a flank steak fajita and my brother had the chicken and both were spectacular. Two diet sodas, two pita bread sandwich sandwiches and two brownies was $71. Yes, $71. So it wasn't a bargain lunch. read more
Finally made it to Yellow and was so impressed! Even though we came on a weekday, there was a line and seating was packed. Parking is tough in Georgetown but that's well known. We received excellent service at the cash register despite the long line - the cashier was very friendly and answered our numerous questions. In terms of the food, we loved everything; the date and labne coffee cake and halva chocolate chip cookie were definitely the favorites though... not too sweet and perfectly balanced. Their chicken shawarma was delicious as well, the pita was fresh and flavorful and the portions were generous. It seems by 11:00am, the croissants were all sold out so good to get there early if you're looking for a particularly thing. Note that breakfast is only served until 11:00am. The golden date cappuccino and rose milk tea were so good that we downed them in a few minutes! I'm really looking forward to trying more of their beverages. In terms of the ambience, it was so nice being in a space with many other middle eastern and brown folks. Had some lovely conversation and everyone was incredibly nice. My parents remarked that it felt like home. I'll definitely be back! read more
Fantastic café for lunch or a quick coffee/snack break! Ambiance & Service: Modern and cozy interior. It's busy with a fast-moving line, but seating can be limited. There's also outdoor seating--we got lucky with a spot inside! Food & Drink: - Baklava Mocha: Delicious! Rich mocha with a hint of citrusy orange and spices. - Batata Tots: Incredible! Fresh, crispy, and perfectly spiced with za'atar. The savory aioli is the perfect pairing. Must order! TL;DR: Cozy café with amazing food--don't miss the Batata Tots! read more
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Are there any vegan options here?
YELLOW offers vegetarian/plant based options but there are no vegan options.
Do you have to have a reservation for the cafe in Georgetown?
It seems to be highly recommended to make a reservation for their evening service. Otherwise the wait can get very lengthy without a reservation since they are a small restaurant. YELLOW does however offer patrons the option to order and do self… Read more
Is there gluten free options?
Yes, they have a few items that are GF, even soft serves. I always get the Chicken Shawarma (without the pita). They unfortunately do NOT have GFO for pizzas.
Are there any stairs in Yellow The Cafe? Is it accessible?
I don't remember any stairs - I think it is pretty accessible .... forgive me if i'm wrong!
Do they serve halal meat?
No. Only the soujuk sausage. Staff confirmed all other meat is not halal.
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