Love the Ethiopian food! It's priced fairly and nice size pprtions
Hezekiahsmom
Hezekiahsmom
17:35 09 May 23
Went to this cafe as a quick stop in the day to get some coffee. It's a small comfortable little cafe. I was very surprised to see they had some Vegetarian Ethiopian dishes too. Very quick stop but I loved the atmosphere and the great service.
Zeris Meharena
Zeris M.
17:27 04 May 23
In a city oversaturated with Starbucks, Peet's and other corporate owned cafés, Hype Cafe is a hidden gem. Sam the owner is kind, friendly, and he makes me...
Moya M.
Moya M.
14:35 02 Apr 23
Very nice little coffee shop! The only thing I would suggest is to get a recycling bin to discard recyclable items. Other than that, all else was good. Had their cappuccino and a slice of red velvet cake!
Misch
Misch
02:00 19 Mar 23
Very nice little coffee shop! The only thing I would suggest is to get a recycling bin to discard recyclable items. Other than that, all else was good. Had...
Mischa J.
Mischa J.
19:04 18 Mar 23
Yummy frappe, not too sweat. Must come back Ethiopian cuisine. Customer service was fine
Kelly G.
Kelly G.
08:18 26 Feb 23
I almost didn't post a review because this place is a hidden neighborhood gem and I don't want yall to overrun it. But this place is too good to keep to myselfI got the foul breakfast, ham egg and cheese croissant, mocha, and a pound of coffee. The place is quiet, Sammy is super cool, and it's cute spot.The foul is so delightfully good! Its a mixture of lentis, goat cheese, tomatoes, bell peppers and bread on the side. Everything blends together so beautifullyGo there now. Hours are 8-6.
Teh Grl
Teh G.
18:14 19 Feb 23
was soooo good frl
hiitsthewhores Sincity
hiitsthewhores S.
20:29 28 Jan 23
Here for this beautiful place. Before it blows up please try to make it here. The customer service could be better but you know nothing too...
Meghan P.
Meghan P.
09:33 20 Jan 23
Great place for breakfast and coffee. Nice friendly atmosphere.
Daniel DuPlessis
Daniel D.
14:33 29 Dec 22

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What's the Hype?

You walk in and notice lots of light, tables and counter space. “Why Hype?” you ask. Proprietor Samuel Mengista says, “It’s the name we came up with to express the effect of the coffee.” Mengista and his fiancée Hanna Tesfamicael opened Hype Café to provide a theme which meets the needs of our customers. Our goal is to become known as the best café on the Corner of Capitol Corner!

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Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM

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