Ebenezers® is a first class, fully operational coffeehouse that seeks to serve the community on Capitol Hill. We hope that you feel at home when you are here!
We serve coffee with a cause.We offer retail coffee for sale that is all fair trade. For more information on fair trade and our coffee, check out our roaster, One Village Coffee.
We are owned and operated by National Community Church and all profits go towards our community outreach projects.
We have a great lower level as well! This space is ideal for meetings, concerts and other events. E-mail rentals@ebenezerscoffeehouse.com to reserve this space for your private party. Unless otherwise specified, the lower level is available for customer seating.
History
In 1908, Ernestine Reuter was granted a permit to build a one-level diner at 201 F Street NE. The estimated cost of construction was $2,000. The diner originally served “butter and eggs” to the Union Station travelers before food service was available on the trains.
After nearly twenty-five years of neglect, National Community Church purchased 201 F Street NE on February 7, 2002. The property was successfully rezoned from residential to commercial use in January 2003. Architectural plans were approved by the Historic Preservation Review Board in February 2004. Construction began December 2004 and we opened our doors March 15, 2006.
Every Saturday night, Ebenezers Coffeehouse is transformed into a place of worship and reflection. We have services on Saturday at 5 pm. At Ebenezers, you are sure to be greeted by smiling volunteers who can answer just about any question you have. We'll make sure you know where to go and that you're comfortable in the environment. How much more comfortable can you get sipping a Chai in church?
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