Kefa Cafe

I love that this cafe is in the library! It's so nice and full of life in this intimate space. The staff is amazing & will take the time out to converse with you. The menu has so many wonderful items to choose from. My iced chai was spiced very well and the cheese danish was thick and tasted delicious. A must try where you can get a book, play at the gym and then stop by the cafe.

The service was excellent here. This is just inside the entrance to the library and community center. The coffee was good. The croissant was really good, especially since they warmed it up for me. The seating area isn't great but it's a common area in the lobby. It just has a bit of a cold feeling, it's a little noisy due, and the seat wasn't so comfortable.

Kefa Cafe is located in the lobby of the Wheaton Library/Recreation Center. It's small--barely more than a counter, beverage dispenser, and some tables. Because it is small the main food menu is limited to some specials written on a chalk board. There are also cookies and pastries and a variety of coffee drinks. The specials the day we stopped in included bagel with hummus, chicken tenders with hand cut chips, barbecue chicken sandwich and a hot dog. We opted for chicken tenders and the sandwich for take out. I was honestly skeptical about how the food would taste, but was in for a most pleasant surprise! The sandwich was served on a croissant and it was a most generous portion. Included was also a side container of extra sauce. The sandwich was delicious. The sauce just the right combination of sweet and tangy. The chicken tenders were also very good, tender, juicy white meat chicken with just the right amount of breading. And those potato chips! I wonder if you can just order a meal of those chips. The only slight problem was the tenders and chips lost some of their crispness in the take out container. Next time we order I'll put them in the air fryer for a few minutes before serving. Rich likes strong coffee and says the beans are some of the best. They have blends ranging from mild roast to strong roast. The ladies behind the counter are very helpful and know their coffee. The cafe is open 7 days a week and is so convenient to our house I'd definitely consider going back to pick up lunch even if I wasn't visiting the library or recreation center.

Delightful respite after early voting, while waiting for a friend. Owner is kind, sweet, and engaging. A delight. Coffee was excellent, let me sample before ordering, They have oat milk, an added plus. highly recommend !

Was a patron at the original for years when we lived in Takoma Park. Back then there were hardly any other coffee shops, let alone one with such quality service and coffee.Over 10 years later, as a resident of Wheaton, I feel so lucky to have this right down the street. Sure, it's in a community center/library, so the ambiance is different (although I like the energy), but the positive vibes from the owner and her staff remain. And yes, the coffee is still top notch. Still my favorite coffee shop. Added bonus: best prices in town... they really should raise them when you see what you get from Starbucks, Dunkin etc.Support a true local business.