Sweet Lemon Cafe – American
Sunlight streams through the windows of this cheerful neighborhood gem, where the bright scent of citrus mingles with the rich, grounding aroma of freshly roasted coffee. Guests linger over artfully plated specialty breakfasts and vibrant, chilled drinks, while the counter showcases a whimsical parade of custom cakes and golden-brown cookies that turn every visit into a sweet celebration.
201, Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002-4957 +12024273494 https://cafe-sweetlemon.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Sweet Lemon Cafe
Dairy-Free at Sweet Lemon Cafe
Sweet Lemon Cafe in Washington has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Catering Platter, Custom Cake and Specialty Breakfast Dishes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sweet Lemon Cafe
Sweet Lemon Cafe in Washington has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Catering Platter and Specialty Breakfast Dishes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sweet Lemon Cafe
Sweet Lemon Cafe in Washington has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Catering Platter, Cafe Treats and Custom Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sweet Lemon Cafe
Sweet Lemon Cafe in Washington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Drinks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sweet Lemon Cafe
Sweet Lemon Cafe in Washington has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Drinks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sweet Lemon Cafe
Sweet Lemon Cafe in Washington has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Catering Platter, Custom Cake and Specialty Breakfast Dishes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Sweet Lemon Cafe
Sweet Lemon Cafe in Washington has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Catering Platter, Custom Cake and Specialty Breakfast Dishes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Sweet Lemon Cafe
Sweet Lemon Cafe in Washington has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Catering Platter, Specialty Breakfast Dishes and Fresh Drinks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Sweet Lemon Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Brewed Coffee | 0.4 g | 15.7 g |
| Cookies | 51.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Fresh Drinks | 7.5 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
Bakery and Sweets
Hand-crafted sweets and treats for every party.
- Custom Cake: Hand-crafted specialty cakes for parties and celebrations Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Cookies: Freshly baked home-made cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cafe Treats: Assorted home-made cafe treats and sweets Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic
Beverages
Freshly prepared hot and cold beverages.
- Fresh Brewed Coffee: Freshly brewed coffee for meetings and gatherings
- Fresh Drinks: Assorted fresh beverages and specialty drinks Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Breakfast and Lunch
Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch options.
- Specialty Breakfast Dishes: Home-made breakfast offerings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Lunch Catering Platter: Fresh and delicious lunch options for office meetings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Sweet Lemon Cafe
- Is Sweet Lemon Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sweet Lemon Cafe has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Catering Platter, Custom Cake and Specialty Breakfast Dishes.
- What can I eat at Sweet Lemon Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Lunch Catering Platter, Custom Cake and Specialty Breakfast Dishes carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sweet Lemon Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Lunch Catering Platter and Custom Cake.
- Is Sweet Lemon Cafe gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sweet Lemon Cafe?
- Fresh Brewed Coffee, at roughly 15.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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