Adulis Coffee & Roastery — Restaurant in Maryland

came in with 15 pounds of green coffee beans, hoping to have them roasted and ground. The shop was empty — yet the two women working (both of Ethiopian background) were disengaged, talking among themselves and refusing to assist me. There was no explanation, no effort, and no basic courtesy. I wasn’t just turned away — I was ignored.

What makes this more frustrating is that I drove past several other roasting places to support your business, wanting to keep things local. After being denied service, I went down Georgia Avenue to Kefa Coffee. Even though I arrived right at closing, their team welcomed me, stayed a few minutes late, and handled my request with kindness and professionalism. That’s the kind of service that builds loyalty.

I was hosting an event and had planned to recommend your business to others, even handing out your cards. That opportunity was lost because of how I was treated. One bad experience can say more about a business than a hundred good ones — especially in today’s world where word spreads quickly.

I hope you take this seriously. Customer service should never be optional. I expected better from a business in my...

Adulis Café: A Must-Try Ethiopian Gem in Uptown DC & Silver Spring!

I just discovered Adulis Café, and it’s an absolute game-changer for Ethiopian cuisine in the area! Visited today with my best friend, and we were blown away by the abundance of flavors in their vegan platters. Once you start eating, it’s impossible to stop—every bite keeps you coming back for more. We ended up lingering for over an hour, savoring every moment!

Highlights: ✨ Perfectly cooked dishes: The lentils, chickpea stew (shiro), collard greens, yellow peas, and cabbage/carrots were flawless—shoutout to the incredibly talented chef! ✨ A vegan/vegetarian dream: As someone who cooks veggie platters often, Adulis is now my top choice for dining out. ✨ Organic coffee & tea: Don’t miss their roasted coffee and variety of teas (my pick: Earl Grey—so aromatic!).

If you’re in Uptown DC or Silver Spring, run to Adulis Café! The food is unforgettable, the vibe is welcoming, and the flavors will have you hooked. Can’t...

I am not an egg person. I chose this location cause I saw they had a non egg bagel option. When there, they were out of one of the ingredients so I had to get an egg bagel. BUT IT WAS DELICIOUS. They made me an egg white version of the sandwich which is OFF MENU. Very accommodating and again soooo good even though I generally dislike eggs.

The coffee was delicious. Which is my number one thing.

It was a very cute cafe. It got HOT though because they roasted the coffee beans right there in front of you. Which was also pretty cool to see.

Service was pretty slow. But overall good. Especially considering I ordered off menu.

I really enjoyed it and will...