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Lemon Slice Cafe

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Owned by Lemon Lane LLCNamed roasting partner: Lost Sock RoastersSourcing: Limited public info
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Lemon Slice Cafe was established in September 2019 by chef Beth Yohannes in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. The cafe is documented for its unique menu that integrates traditional Ethiopian flavors into familiar cafe staples like sandwiches and salads. While the cafe serves coffee, it does not roast its own beans on-site, instead featuring products from local roasters such as Lost Sock Roasters. The establishment gained local recognition for its community-focused atmosphere and was featured on the WETA television series Signature Dish in 2026.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Lemon Slice Cafe is owned by Lemon Lane LLC

The cafe is currently owned by Antsochia Miliard under the entity Lemon Lane LLC, which acquired the business in September 2026 following the relocation of original founder Beth Yohannes.

Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-27.

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Ownership
The cafe is currently owned by Antsochia Miliard under the entity Lemon Lane LLC, which acquired the business in September 2026 following the relocation of original founder Beth Yohannes.
Founded
2019
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Lost Sock Roasters. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
The cafe is known for its community-centered atmosphere and its unique menu that blends Ethiopian culinary influences with traditional cafe fare, most notably the Awaze Tibs Panini.
Farm-level sourcing
The cafe does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer information for its coffee offerings. It partners with local roaster Lost Sock Roasters, who manage the roasting recipes for the beans served at the cafe.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Lemon Slice Cafe, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the cafe's partnership with Lost Sock Roasters is documented, specific details regarding the origin countries or farm-level sourcing of the coffee beans are not publicly available.

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