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Zeke's Coffee of DC

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Zeke's Coffee of DC; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsZeke's Coffee of DCDistrict of Columbia coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Zeke's Coffee of DC is a family-owned, small-batch roastery that has been a fixture in the Washington, DC-metro area since 2008, with its dedicated DC roastery established in 2013. The company distinguishes itself through the use of energy-efficient Loring roasting technology, which utilizes 80% less energy than conventional drum roasters to produce a cleaner, more consistent cup. By roasting in small 25-pound batches, the brand emphasizes labor-intensive quality control and maximum freshness for its local customer base. Operating multiple retail locations across the District, Zeke's maintains a strong market position as a community-focused provider of organic, fair-trade, and specialty-grade Arabica coffee.

Ownership
Zeke's Coffee is an independent, family-owned and operated company that began in Baltimore and expanded to Washington, DC.
Founded
2005
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Zeke's Coffee is known for its small-batch, eco-friendly roasting process and its commitment to providing organic and fair-trade specialty coffee to the local community.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes sourcing organic and fair-trade Arabica beans, but it does not publicly list specific farm or producer names for its offerings. They offer a variety of single-origin coffees alongside their signature blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Beans of Summer
  • — Royal Blue Blend
  • — Burnie's Beans
  • — Claude's Choice
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Zeke's Coffee of DC

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 9, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

1/2 and 1/2 Charm City Blend, 1 lb (16 oz)

This blend balances darker roasts and lighter single-origins to provide a flavorful, consistent cup with half the caffeine.

Original roaster or listing source

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

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Retailer information: Zeke's Coffee of DC

Documented physical retailers
RI Ave Roastery & Coffee Shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical roastery and cafe location in Washington, DC selling coffee by the pound and cup.
Physical
Downtown 15th St Coffee Shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Washington, DC offering coffee for pickup.
Physical
Uptown 14th St Coffee Shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Washington, DC offering coffee for pickup.
Physical
Zeke's at Right Proper Brookland
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Washington, DC.
Physical
Zeke's at Reagan National Airport
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location located post-security in Terminal 2, Concourse B.
Physical
SOHA Cafe
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Baltimore, MD.
Physical
Documented online sources
Zeke's Coffee of DC's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Official online store for purchasing coffee beans, subscriptions, and merchandise.
Website
Zeke's Coffee online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Official online store for the Baltimore-based roastery.
Website

I was able to verify multiple physical cafe locations in Washington, DC and Baltimore, as well as the brand's own online storefronts; however, specific third-party retail partners were not listed beyond general mentions of farmers markets.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 10, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

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Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-03. 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 brand emphasizes organic and fair-trade sourcing, it does not provide a verifiable list of specific sourcing countries or documented philanthropic programs on its public-facing websites.

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