Cafe 8

Cafe 8 .. where have you been? I enjoyed Cafe 8 so much! I went on a Friday night and let me tell you.. the MUSIC .. 10/10! The vibe was nice as well. I ordered the chicken sandwich with fries and it was pretty good. It was pretty big too! The service was good, all of the staff were nice and attentive. The prices are good! Definitely come here for a good time and good drinks. The hookah was good, it just burns very fast. We asked to get our coals changed about 3 times. I'll definitely be back. Love it here.

Cafe 8 is definitely a cool vibe, your experience here is what you make it. Seriously. Bring your crew. They don't have a bunch of crazy rules like other DC spots. Good drinks, I love their lemon drops, if you aren't a vodka fan get a tequila lemon drop. The hookah is always on point. The service is usually decent, nothing special. All male staff, so there will be no fluff here lol. Stop through for a quick bite and drinks. The wings are good too. This is usually our starting spot or our ending spot. Never our only stop. Parking around this are can be a major headache so car pool if you can or you will have to walk a few blocks. Be sure to read all signs before parking. Beware of the scooter drivers they will hit and run. 8th street can be a whole experience in its self so I highly suggest making this a group outing location. Bar/restaurant hop.

This is my neighborhood hookah spot. The drinks and hookah are cheap but strong. They play a mix of go-go, hip hop and Afrobeats. It's very casual and they open up the windows when it's nice out. It can get a little hood and very packed on the weekends. It's fun - no posturing, just people smoking, drinking, dancing and having a good time. The service is solid - there are usually 4-6 guys working and taking orders as a team. Food - I've only had their chicken wings and fries - they were both decent.

Cafe 8 is hands down the best hookah spot in SE! The atmosphere is vibrant and inviting, with a lively ambiance that's perfect for enjoying some quality time with friends. What sets Cafe 8 apart is their unique approach to music - it's guest-controlled, adding a fun interactive element to the experience.The hookah selection is top-notch, with a variety of flavors to choose from, ensuring there's something for everyone. The staff is friendly and attentive, always ensuring your hookah is burning smoothly and your drinks are topped up.Whether you're a hookah enthusiast or just looking for a chill spot to hang out, I highly recommend Cafe 8.

This place hookah was soo good, the drinks had me at the spot for hours inviting more people to come but the food, pass it was very nasty just make it for happy hour

Very Good lemon drops and great music. Service is mediocre could be better! Plenty of hookah flavors

Bruhhhh when I need my hookah fix this is the spottttt! Also the drinks are really strong and straight to the point. The lights in here are pretty cool at night! The staff don't waste anytime when it comes to serving you and making sure your needs are met. I also love the music here.. it's varies from hip hop to reggae and some Afro beats. Overall a chill spot.. got some ratchet people passing thru but all is well when ya got that hookah in ya system.

Pizza is great! I ordered the Bianca! Service is fast and music is amazing. Hookah was great because I insisted that they cleaned it. It was way better that the hookah I experienced there in the past. PS.. the bathrooms need an upgrade. But still go!

We came here for a nightcap. We ordered Margaritas, Pepperoni Pizza, BMW hookah, and shots. The service was amazing! O, always takes care of us when we come and we feel like family each time we enjoy their space. I love coming here to just relax after a long day. The food isn't expensive and it is very good for what you're paying. I love the vibe there, the music is always on point and the service is phenomenal. They check in often to make sure we don't need anything and I love that. 10/10 would certainly recommend. I will forever come back here.

This was my favorite hookah bar in dc. Staff is friendly & I'm a regular but now they put a 30 and up policy which is not right! On the slow days they're going to lose a lot of money, maybe even on the weekends too. Watch. No other place in dc have an age policy. I will go somewhere else unfortunately until that policy is lifted