Meda Coffee & Kitchen
5037 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Crema's Take
“This Arlington gem seamlessly blends Ethiopian culinary tradition with serious specialty coffee, where barista Hanna crafts exceptional espresso drinks alongside house-made injera and boldly spiced dishes like awaze tibs and kuanta firfir. The warm, unhurried atmosphere makes it equally perfect for lingering over a carefully pulled shot, catching up with friends, or hosting celebrations—regulars rave about both the kitchen's fresh, beautifully plated food and the coffee's distinctive character. Whether you're discovering Ethiopian food for the first time or returning as a devoted local, Meda rewards you with genuine hospitality and flavors that keep people coming back.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We really enjoyed dining at Meda Kitchen. It’s a great spot for Ethiopian food, especially if you like meat dishes. The kitfo, tibs, and raw beef options were all fresh and well prepared. The restaurant has a nice, spacious setup with a bar and a comfortable atmosphere. The…
I cannot say enough good things about my meal at Meda. If you are a fan of traditional Ethiopian dishes, you have to try their raw meat; it is expertly prepared and absolutely top-tier. We also ordered the Goden Tibs, which were sizzling, rich, and completely amazing. Beyond…
Delicious! We had the vegetarian platter + steak tips + tuna (raw mince with seasoning). Hanna took great care of us. She makes amazing coffee! Can’t wait to make it back on our next trip to the area.
We chose Meda to cater our baby’s baptism party and everything was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. The service was friendly, professional, and made the whole day easy and stress free. Meda helped make a very special day even better.…
A true hidden gem in the area! We got the veggie combo platter with awaze tibs. Every time I come here the people are so kind and the food is always delicious. A wonderful local business and my favorite Ethiopian place in the DMV. Thank you Hana, our waiter for a pleasant time.
We went to Meda Ethiopian Restaurant and it was by far one of the best dining experiences we’ve had. The food was incredible! The kuanta firfir was packed with flavor, and the boksega cake was absolutely amazing. A huge shoutout to our waiter Melat, she truly rocked! Super…
Crema Reviews
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