Sidamo Coffee & Tea

6 Stars. Hands down the best coffee in the city. It's the only coffee in the city that I don't add milk to.

It can sometimes be hard to find a seat, but they have a nice space outside in the back that's very sunny.

They also do roasting demonstrations on Sundays if you want to learn about the process of what goes into making delicious coffee.

I tried Ethiopian coffee and it was not that good. I tried to get explanation from the barista about different blends but he wasn't able to explain anything. The interior is a bit crowded and not very pleasant for work. There is only one standing table and it is not the most stable one. H street is a cool place and it is at good location. But I wish they would improve customer service and maybe take out few tables to have more space.

The coffee is good but unexceptional. Pastries are pretty good, they have a croissant/muffin hybrid sort of thing that's quite good. Breakfast sandwiches are mixed... Great bagel, but terrible egg and the cheese is almost definitely Kraft. Still probably the best coffee shop on H Street

It's the perfect spot if you have an appreciation for single-origin coffee. Ethiopia has some of the best coffee beans and I went here for this specific reason. They roast their own beans here so you cant really ask for much more. Their pour-overs are solid and it's a great spot to work remotely through the day. It doesn't seem to get too overcrowded and the tables are big enough for a laptop, along with fast WIFI and outlets conveniently located. For those complaining about the man being rude, he's only human and I didn't get any bad/rude vibes from him at all. Just be respectful of the shop!

Nice quaint coffee house with character. The coffee is really good and if you like teach I do recommend the peach, mango, or Earl Gray. What I love most though is the staff. The owner makes you feel so welcomed here. I highly recommend this place.

sooooo good. coffee is strong and price is decent. staff is friendly and place is busy

Visited D.C. on July 15-16 and of course had to find the perfect coffee shop to try the morning before going back to Raleigh, NC. Researched a few places and settled on this place. The coffee was outstanding and the location was perfect; not to mention the nice little area out back with all the greenery. Definitely a go to place for my next foray to the city!

Sidamo is my fave coffee shop in the city. With so many to choose from now, Sidamo is still a place with heart and a great familial feeling. The food is delicious, and I'm especially fond of their tea cakes and veggie foul. They serve extremely good coffee, strong and flavourful, and the service is always friendly and kind.

Have been missing Sidamo since I moved away from Capitol Hill.

The cafe is so cozy with a hidden back patio. The Chai Leben is amazing and well worth the wait.
And pre-pandemic, every Sunday at 2pm the staff would hold an in-store coffee roasting with free samples. Always smelled and tasted delicious.

While Slipstream across the Street in the Apollo Building might have more seating space, I always try for Sidamo first as they’re truly unique!

Best coffee in DC, hands down.