Rue Café

Meet Rue Café

Washington D.C. is alive with activity all the time, which is why it’s important to have a place to gather and get away from it now and then. That is where Rue Café comes in! This incredible coffee house is the perfect spot for a relaxing break in D.C.!

Rue Café specializes in coffee, tea, and light food options. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner options with a little something for everyone, including veggie favorites. Their coffee and tea menu features all the classics while their food menu has some exciting and unexpected choices!

Rue’s coffee menu features the bounty of Ethiopia, so they have brought this same culture and flavor to their food menu. Their breakfast and lunch options highlight Ethiopian flavors with a modern American twist.

Everything served at Rue Café is made with quality ingredients and flavors. From their amazing coffee-tasting menu to their incredible eats, there’s something to satisfy every craving at this funky capital cafe!

Rue Café is working towards offering delivery, but until then you can drop in and chill out at their beautiful cafe space. Or grab your coffee and food to-go, because your busy life needs a little Rue Café!

Vegan Options

Rue Cafe offers a delightful array of options for vegans, including customizable bowls, tantalizing toast, and flavorful bagels. Indulge in their special Ethiopian brewed coffees, perfectly paired with a variety of plant milk choices. Here are some highlights that are sure to pique your interest:

• Yirgacheffe roast latte: Experience a harmonious blend of floral and citrus notes, heightened by a touch of sweetness when paired with your favorite plant milk.
• Veggie bagel: Savor the freshness of crisp veggies and creamy avocado slices, perfectly seasoned with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
• Quinoa Bowl: Dive into a medley of spiced quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, flavorful beets, tangy roasted corn, refreshing cucumbers, vibrant onions, bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Topped with a tantalizing Italian dressing, it’s a true delight for your taste buds.

Whole Food Plant-Based Friendly Options

At Rue Cafe, if you are following a whole plant-based diet and aiming to avoid or reduce your oil intake, there are several options available to you. You can modify the Quinoa bowl to exclude oil in the tossed greens. The Couscous bowl can also be modified to include oil-free veggie options. Additionally, the Garden Salad and Avocado Toast can be modified as well. Simply inform the barista at the front, and they will relay your preferences to the kitchen.

The information provided in the listings is sourced from our communication with the establishments and verified through online sources. However, it’s important to note that ingredients and menu options may vary and change over time or between seasons.
Therefore, we strongly recommend verifying all information directly with the establishment.

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