Sylvan Cafe – American
Sylvan Cafe serves as a lush, refreshing retreat where the vibrant colors of sun-drenched mango and strawberry smoothies brighten the afternoon. Guests find solace in velvety, ice-blended frappes topped with clouds of cream and rich drizzles of caramel or mocha, creating a sweet sanctuary perfect for a cooling midday escape.
104, Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +15713880035 https://www.sylvancafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Sylvan Cafe
Dairy-Free at Sylvan Cafe
Sylvan Cafe in Washington has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Misir, Tomato Salad and Veggie Samosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sylvan Cafe
Sylvan Cafe in Washington has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Full, Alicha and Veggie Samosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sylvan Cafe
Sylvan Cafe in Washington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ethiopian Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sylvan Cafe
Sylvan Cafe in Washington has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Doro Tibs and Ethiopian Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sylvan Cafe
Sylvan Cafe in Washington has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Misir, Tomato Salad and Veggie Samosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Sylvan Cafe
Sylvan Cafe in Washington has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Full, Alicha and Veggie Samosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Sylvan Cafe
Sylvan Cafe in Washington has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Full, Doro Tibs and Ethiopian Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Sylvan Cafe
Sylvan Cafe in Washington has 17 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Full, Veggie Samosa and Doro Tibs. 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 Sylvan Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan Rolls | 63.4 g | 29.8 g |
| Mocha Frapp | 21.2 g | 27.9 g |
| Doro Tibs | 21.2 g | 25.4 g |
| Caramel Frapp | 18.8 g | 23.6 g |
| Sylvan Signature | 55.9 g | 12.8 g |
| Ethiopian Eggs | 2.2 g | 9.6 g |
| Tibs | 10.4 g | 3.7 g |
| Strawberry Cream Frapp | 22.8 g | 3.6 g |
| Full | 4.3 g | 3.1 g |
| Vanilla Bean Frapp | 0.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Coffee Frapp | 29.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Chocolate Smoothie | 24.6 g | 1.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Menu
Smoothies
- Chocolate Smoothie - $5.99: Rich and creamy blend of chocolate. Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Smoothie - $5.99: Blend of ripe mango puree and creamy yogurt. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberry Smoothie - $5.99: Blend of sweet strawberries in a refreshing drink. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frappuccino
- Strawberry Cream Frapp - $5.99: Creamy blend of strawberry and vanilla flavors. Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caramel Frapp - $5.99: Rich, creamy coffee drink with caramel flavor. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Chocolate Chips Cream Frapp - $5.99: Rich and creamy frappuccino blended with chocolate chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vanilla Bean Frapp - $5.99: Creamy blend of vanilla bean and ice. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mocha Cream Frapp - $5.99: Rich and creamy coffee drink blended with mocha flavor. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Mocha Frapp - $5.99: Rich, chocolatey coffee drink blended with ice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coffee Frapp - $5.99: Rich and creamy coffee blended with ice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Ethiopian Dishes
- Tibs - $19: Beef cubes sauteed with garlic, onion rosemary & tomato. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Misir - $12.99: Split lentils simmered in spicy hot sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Doro Tibs - $18: Boneless chicken breast sauteed with red onions and garlic. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics
- Sylvan Signature - $20: Miser kik, gomen, tikil gomen, kik, alecha, difin misir, kik, tomato salad & tibs. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Vegan Rolls - $7: Yellow split peas, red lentils, and kale rolled in injera. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Alicha - $12: Yellow split peas simmered in mild onion & herb sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Ethiopian Eggs - $17: Scrambled with onions, tomato, jalapeno, sprinkle of mitmita, with choice of bread or injera. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Full - $17: Mashed fava beans, chickpeas, onion, tomato, jalapeno, ethiopian sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
Appetizers & Salads
- Tomato Salad - $7: Diced tomato, olive oil, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, Ethiopian salad dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Veggie Samosa - $3: Whole lentil, red onion, cilantro and home made species. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Sylvan Cafe
- Is Sylvan Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sylvan Cafe has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Misir, Tomato Salad and Veggie Samosa.
- What can I eat at Sylvan Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Misir, Tomato Salad and Veggie Samosa carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sylvan Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Misir and Tomato Salad.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sylvan Cafe?
- Vegan Rolls, at roughly 29.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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