YELLOW Georgetown

"Yellow is a cafe known for its hefty, wood-fired, za’atar-dusted pitas. The pitas are described as being of higher quality than typical supermarket offerings and can enhance home-cooked meals. They are available in a six-pack for $15 and are also on the menu at the Union Market location. They freeze well, making them a convenient option for future use." - Missy Frederick

"Michelin-rated Albi’s sibling Levantine cafe debuted standalone digs in Georgetown to go along with the Navy Yard original. French patisserie classics with Arabic flavors in morning sweets such as labneh croissants dusted in za’atar or an olive oil basbousa (Lebanese semolina cake). Owner Michael Rafidi also makes sfeeha (meat pies) for the morning crowd. Hours start at 8 a.m., and its Navy Yard locale is only open on weekends." - Tierney Plumb, Tim Ebner

"This Levantine all-day cafe is from the team behind Albi, and it’s an incredibly charming place to spend an afternoon—pops of saffron yellow splash across the wall and line the windows looking out on the bustling crowds on Wisconsin Ave. The pastries, like their orange blossom croissant or date and labne coffee cake, can make any day better. Pair either with the coconut cardamom iced coffee for the ultimate snack." - joe brantlinger, tristiana hinton, omnia saed

"“[Albi’s] sister restaurant, Yellow, has two locations. The one in Georgetown took me two years to get to, but now I plan to go, whenever I’m in Georgetown. The baked pitas and everything they serve is delicious. And it’s a great place that we go sometimes just to pick up hummus and dips and things and bring them home and for any parties because it’s like, ‘Let’s just make a nice buffet.’”" - brennan carley

"For a group hangout where not everyone drinks, Yellow, a Palestinian Cafe in Georgetown, specializes in light bites, specialty coffees, and wine by the glass. It’s also a great space for those dining solo. Pops of saffron yellow (obvi) splash across the wall, line the windows looking out to the bustling crowds on M St., and even drape the espresso machine on the counter. Their baked goods, especially when served at the start of the day, are excellent. Get the orange blossom croissant or date and labne coffee cake and pair it with the coconut cardamom ice coffee, which is magnifique." - omnia saed, tristiana hinton