YELLOW is a Levantine café from Chef Michael Rafidi. 

YELLOW first opened in 2020 next door to Albi, its award-winning sister restaurant, in Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood. In 2022 YELLOW debuted in Georgetown and in 2024 will introduce its flagship location in Union Market.  

YELLOW offers easygoing hospitality, a vibrant menu and unique pastry and beverage programs. The café’s savory signatures are inspired by the flavors of Rafidi’s upbringing and include mezze, hummus and pita sandwiches wood-fired to order.  Executive Pastry Chef Alicia Wang & Pastry Chef Emma Scanlon are the forces behind YELLOW’s viennoiserie: a selection of pastries that combine Levantine flavors with classic French techniques including a Za’atar and Labne Croissant, Chocolate 7 Spice Cruffin and Lemon Sumac Kouign Amann. 

Coffee Director Ayat Elhag has developed a creative and thoughtfully curated program that celebrates Arabic coffee culture. In addition to all the classics, guests can sip on a Baklava Latte, Coconut Cardamom Iced Coffee, or a YELLOW ‘Spro, all sourced by Counter Culture.