Cafe 8 Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Cafe 8, where the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean meet a commitment to vegetarian and gluten-free dining. Nestled on 8th Street SE in Washington, DC, this casual eatery invites guests to enjoy a diverse menu that caters to both comfort and health. The brunch offerings shine with delightful dishes, from Dolma stuffed with herbs to the crispy Sigara Borek, each priced affordably at $8.00.
- Appetizers start with a warming Red Lentil Soup that awakens the palate.
- Salads like the Baby Spinach and Greek highlight fresh, vibrant ingredients, all under $10.
Cafe 8 isn't just about food; it’s about community. With amenities like outdoor seating, delivery, and happy hour specials, it’s a perfect spot for groups or families, welcoming kids and even dogs. Come for the food and stay for the atmosphere!
Brunch
Dolma
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, currants and herbs.
Sigara Borek
Filo pastry with feta, parsley and dill.
Chef's Mixed Meze Plate
Dolma, falafel, sigara borek, feta and hummus.
Falafel
Spiced chickpea fritter, cilantro, tahini, onion and garlic.
Spankopita
Muska borek, three triangle-shaped spinach, feta-filled filo dough served with spicy bon-bon sauce.
Red Lentil Soup
With lemon, paprika oil, marash pepper, onion, carrot and potatoes.
Appetizer
Soup
Baby Spinach Salad
Fresh baby spinach tossed with roasted walnuts, feta cheese, black olives, tomatoes, white dressing and cucumbers.
Orman Salad
Baby spinach, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, onions, olives and feta.
Greek Salad
Romaine, kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onion, carrot, cucumber and tomato. Served with Greek dressing.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, tomato, cucumber and olive. Served with Caesar dressing.
Shepherd Salad
Tomato, cucumber, red onion, olive, feta cheese, olive oil and lemon juice.
Mozzarella Salad
Tomato, cucumber, olives, mozzarella, red pepper, balsamic, honey vinaigrette dressing and lettuce.
Avocado Salad
Fresh seasonal avocado, onion, tomato, cucumber and lemon juice.
Three Spread Meze
Your choice of any three spreads.
Hummus
Chickpea, tahini, lemon juice dip and garlic olive oil. Vegetarian.
Baba Ghannouj
Smoky eggplant, tahini, red pepper, green pepper and lemon.
Cacik
Yogurt, cucumber, dill and garlic. Vegetarian.
Spicy Hummus
Chickpea, tahini, lemon juice dip and garlic olive oil. Vegetarian.
Salads
Spreads
Lamb Chops Entree
Cooked over char-grill with herb butter served with side of rice and fresh vegetables.
Lamb Shank Entree
Oven-roasted lamb shank served with side of rice and fresh vegetables.
Adana Entree
Spicy chopped beef skewer served over a bed of rice and lavash lamb.
Doner Kebab Entree
Seasoned shaved lamb and beef, rice, tomato sauce and fresh vegetables.
Iskender Entree
Shaved beef, homemade croutons, Turkish yogurt and tomato sauce.
Mixed Kebab Entree
Adana, beef, chicken doner served with side of rice.
Beyti Entree
Parsley and garlic ground beef, wrapped in lavash with tomato sauce and yogurt.
Salmon Entree
Salmon, lemon juice garlic sauce, special vegetable mix and side of mash potato.
Swordfish Kebab Entree
Swordfish with rice vegetable mix, served side of rice or mash potato.
Shrimp Entree
Jumbo shrimp with lemon, onion, tomato, and green pepper, served with side of rice or mash potato.
Chicken Shish Kebab
Tender Lamb Shish Kebab
Lachmacun Pide
Finely ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and parsley.
Cafe 8 Pide
Ground beef, tomatoes, and feta cheese served with or without egg.
Mediterranean Pide
Kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, oregano and spinach. Vegetarian.
Spinach Pide
Spinach, feta, kaser cheese and tomatoes. Vegetarian.
Sausage Pide
Traditional spicy sausage, and kaser cheese served with or without egg.
Chicken Pide
Chicken breast, roasted red peppers, kaser cheese and tomatoes.
Mushroom Pide
Mushrooms, tomatoes, cheese and onions. Vegetarian.
Entrees
Pides
Margarita Pizza
Tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Pepperoni Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sliced beef pepperoni, garlic and tomatoes.
Bianca Pizza
Garlic, herbs, olive oil, fresh mozzarella and feta cheese.
Garden Vegetable Pizza
Seasonal garden vegetables, and kaser and feta cheese.
Greek Pizza
Black olives, onions, tomatoes, peppers, spinach with kaser and feta cheese.
Turkish Delight Pizza
White sauce, doner meat, mushroom, onions and peppers.
Doner Sandwich Lunch
Shaved, seasoned lamb and beef, sauce, wrapped in lavash bread.
Lamb Sandwich Lunch
Lamb, tomato, and lettuce.
Adana Sandwich Lunch
Skewered ground lamb and beef, wrapped in lavash bread.
Swordfish Sandwich Lunch
Cubed swordfish, marinated in seasonal salt and olive oil.
Falafel Sandwich Lunch
Deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas, served with lettuce, tomato and onion.
Salmon Sandwich
Pizza
Lunch Specials
Baklava
Turkish classic.
Tiramisu
Italian classic.