Washington DC's Finest Specialty Coffee
Roasted Here. Loved Everywhere.
Ethiopian-origin specialty coffee, roasted small-batch and served with care — every single cup.
Named after the sacred Warka fig tree of Ethiopia — a gathering place for community, ceremony, and the finest coffee on earth. We brought that tradition to Washington DC.
Fresh From The Roaster
Our Coffee Collection
Discover the unique flavors of Yirgacheffe, Guji, and Sidama. Each bag is sourced directly from Ethiopia's most celebrated coffee-growing regions, roasted with care, and delivered fresh to your door.
The Journey
From Farm to Cup
01 — From Highland Farms
Sourcing
We partner directly with smallholder farmers in Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe and Sidama regions, as well as select farms in Kenya and Colombia. Every relationship is built on transparency, fair pay, and shared passion for exceptional coffee.
02 — Small-Batch Precision
Roasting
Our roasting philosophy is simple: bring out the best the bean already has. We roast in small batches on our Probat drum roaster, dialing in each profile to highlight the unique terroir of every origin. No shortcuts, no compromises.
03 — Quality at Every Step
Cupping
Before any bag leaves our roastery, we cup every roast. Our Q-grader certified team evaluates aroma, body, acidity, and flavor. If it doesn't meet our standard, it doesn't go in the bag. That's our promise to you.
Come As You Are
Where Every Cup
Tells a Story
Step inside and feel the warmth — the amber glow of our bar lights, the scent of fresh roasting, the hum of conversation under hanging greenery. Our café is your neighborhood gathering place, rooted in Ethiopian coffee ceremony tradition.
What Our Regulars Say
The Cup That Keeps Them Coming Back
Warka is hands-down the best coffee in DC. The Yirgacheffe is unlike anything I've had — floral and fruity in ways I didn't know coffee could be. I drive 20 minutes out of my way for this.
Walking into Warka Coffee is an experience. The café feels like it tells a story — the wall art, the warm lighting, the smell of fresh roasting. It's become my Saturday morning ritual.
I order the House Blend every month — it's the perfect everyday coffee. Strong, smooth, never bitter. And the team remembers my name every time. That's rare, and it matters.
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