Cafe Levantine brings together the warmth of a neighborhood cafe and the quality of a thoughtfully run restaurant, creating a welcoming destination in McLean, VA for everything from a quick coffee break to a relaxed meal with friends, family, or colleagues.
Located at 6829 Elm St Ste 150, this inviting spot has earned a strong reputation with a 4.60-star rating from 197 reviews, reflecting the consistent experience customers have come to appreciate.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, lingering over brunch, or settling in for lunch or dinner, Cafe Levantine offers the kind of atmosphere that makes it easy to feel at home while still enjoying something special.
What makes Cafe Levantine especially appealing is the balance it strikes between comfort, convenience, and quality. Guests can enjoy great coffee, a carefully selected tea menu, delicious desserts, and local specialty offerings, all alongside a menu that includes comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, small plates, and vegetarian choices.
It is a place designed to fit many different needs and occasions, from solo dining and laptop-friendly work sessions to casual meals with table service and catering for larger gatherings.
With outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service available, customers have the flexibility to enjoy Cafe Levantine in the way that works best for them.
Accessibility and ease of visit are clearly a priority here, making the cafe welcoming to a wide range of guests. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities help ensure a comfortable experience for everyone.
The cafe’s casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy atmosphere adds to its appeal, making it equally suited to a peaceful coffee stop or a more social dining experience. With convenient payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, Cafe Levantine combines modern ease with dependable hospitality.
For those seeking a cafe that offers quality food, excellent drinks, thoughtful accessibility, and a genuinely inviting setting, Cafe Levantine stands out as a destination worth returning to again and again.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Cafe Levantine
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
An invigorating iced coffee drink that combines the robust flavor of espresso with the rich sweetness of brown sugar. It’s shaken, not stirred, which adds a unique texture and frothiness to the beverage.
Tenzo matcha topped with mango purée over ice then garnished with dried mango.
Delightful and aromatic, combines the smooth riches of a traditional latte with a subtle sweetness of vanilla and delicate floral notes of rose.
A flavorful twist on the classic cappuccino that combines the rich nutty taste of pure pistachio paste made inhouse with the robust flavor of espresso and the creamy texture of steamed milk.
A velvety cappuccino infused with a hint of vanilla. the rim is coated in house-made biscoff paste, adding a rich, spiced caramel flavor, and finished with a sprinkle of biscoff crunch.
A bold shot of espresso top with a generous dollop of rich velvety whipped cream.
Combine the bold intensity of espresso with the bright effervescent qualities of tonic water.
Spice up your spanish latte with a splash of cardamom.
Tenzo matcha topped with our housmade strawberry purée over ice then garnished with dried strawberry.
Delightful & aromatic, combines the smooth riches of a traditional latte with the subtle flavor of White Chocolate and delicate floral notes of Rose
Vegan. Labneh, tomatoes, cucumbers, evoo, dried mint, za’atar & sumac pita chips, wrapped up in pita bread, with a side of olives.
Vegan. Levant white cheese, halloumi, evoo, sliced tomatoes & cucumbers topped with dried mint, pressed in an artisan sub with a side of olives.
Vegan. Two fried eggs with za’atar served in a warm croissant with arugula and tomatoes and garlic mint Labneh. Available also on sourdough or pita bread
Seasoned grass- fed angus ground beef pan seared with eggs and topped with cheddar cheese and shakshuka and a dash of harissa. comes in an artesian sub-roll.
Vegan. Non dairy. A delectable north african dish with a stew-like consistency, made of simmered tomatoes, red peppers, onions, evoo and flavorful spices. poach an egg in it and voila.
Vegan. A popular levantine folk dish with layers of pita chips and seasoned chickpeas topped with an abundance of a garlicy yogurt sauce. garnished with almonds, spices and fried garlic.
Vegetaroian. Non dairy. Served with sumac seasoned crispy pita chips.
Vegan. Romain, feta, tomatoes and cucumber, served in a sumac pita chip bowl.
A delicious lebanese panini, seasoned grass- fed angus ground beef pan seared and wrapped in artesian sub-roll with hummus, pickles, tomatoes and parsley, served with a side of yogurt.
With za’atar chips.
Contains nuts.
Sauteed in evoo.
With a small side of labneh and veggies.
Three eggs fried over Soujok (Lebanese spicy sausage) served a Pita bread**
Spicy Lebanese beef sausage, pan seared & sandwiched in an artesian sub-roll with, pickles, tomatoes, labneh garlic spread, then pressed like a panini & finished with a drizzle of POM molasses**
Choice of one of the above spreads, tomatoes, cucumbers, EVOO, dried mint and zaatar pita chips then wrapped up in Markouk bread, comes with a side of olives
A biscone is a delightful hybrid that blends the best elements of a biscuit and a scone—combining the tender, flaky texture of a biscuit with the rich, buttery crumb and slightly sweet, dense quality of a traditional british scone. Available in cheddar, blueberry, chocolate walnut, halva and occasional seasonal flavors. our flavors vary and if needed, you can order 24 hours in advance for specific flavors.
Moughlieh is a creamy, thick pudding with a distinct flavor profile from its spices. the dominant flavor comes from caraway, with a hint of anise and cinnamon which adds further warmth and complexity to the taste.
Creamy, fragrant Lebanese rice pudding topped with a warm dusting of cinnamon.
Vegan. Soft semolina crust topped with our signature ushta cream, pistachios and drizzled with sweet syrup.
Vegan. The ultimate lebanese dessert, bakes sweet cheese topped with semolina crust on one side and crunchy kataifi on the other. topped with pistachios & sweet syrup. please allow 15 mins.
Vegan. Our signature Ushta cream layered with pistachios then baked inside semolina crust and topped with more Pistachios and drizzled with sweet syrup.
Vegan. Pita wrap with a side of blueberries and veggies.
Vegan. Pita wrap with a side of blueberries and veggies.
Vegan. Pita wrap with a side of blueberries and veggies.
Vegan. Pita wrap with a side of blueberries and veggies.
8oz. topped with whipped cream.
Served with sumac seasoned crispy pita chips Vegan
Romain, Arugula, feta cheese, tomatoes & cucumbers topped with seasoned pita chips and dressed with our house Fatoush Vinaigrette dressing.
FRESH TRADITIONAL BEIRUTY Garlicless HUMMUS
Dark chocolate latte topped with Marshmallow, and graham crackers.
Ceremonial Matcha + peppermint, gingerbread cold foam and candy cane sprinkle
Topped with whipped cream & Toffee sprinkle.
Peppermint bark, whipped cream and candy cane sprinkle
Hear from our valued guests
Excellent coffee and food. I’ve tried a few breakfast menu items and they’ve been all great. My favorite coffee is their pistaccino which is cappuccino with the most delicious pistachio paste. The service is also great and friendly. I just wish they had more space to have more tables.
Honestly one of the chillest places to visit! The service was amazing; super friendly. The coffee was amazing.. got the iced Spanish latte. The zaatar grilled cheese was perfect; not greasy/oily!! The perfect balance. Definitely recommend
Adorable Levantine inspired café! Delicious food and drinks. Seriously the best rose latte I've ever had. Seating fills up quickly so come early or be prepared to take your order to go. There is a outdoor seating too - I hope management will consider setting up igloos/weather proofing for the outdoor seating as it will double seating capacity in cold months. Excited to return and try more of the menu!
Quality, service, aesthetic every aspect of this cafe was very well done. The owners attention to detail and the welcoming vibes hit you as soon as you approach; we were greeted before we even reached the door. The staff were very attentive and you could feel the positive synergy between everyone working. Aside from the atmosphere everything we ordered was delicious! A great find on a lovely Saturday.
The feeling of warmth and hospitality Delicious food, exceptional service, our first time here our neighboring table raved about the Turkish coffee and offered to share! Fresh spices from Lebanon Olive oil, cardamom, sumac Best part is the people We felt at home
I loved the atmosphere, outside and inside. The tea is ordered was very good. I definitely will come back.
I’ve been to Cafe Levantine 2 times since discovering it a month ago and both times the food and service were amazing! The musakhan wrap and biscoff latte are my absolute favorite! The iftaar during Ramadan is also a must try! I literally felt like I was eating a nice, warm home cooked meal with every single dish that was brought out. The flavors were amazing and you could tell how much care and effort were put into preparing the food. There might be a bunch of Levantine restaurants, but few know how to keep it authentic and flavorful like Cafe Levantine. Very aesthetic setting as well. Can’t wait to go back again :)
We recently ordered catering lunch from Cafe Levantine, and it was absolutely amazing! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The portions were generous. As always, they never disappoint and everyone was impressed
The guys at Goodyear recommended this cafe while I was waiting for my car it's a real hidden gem. The inside is clean and modern but still has that old world smell that transports to a foreign land. The coffee is smooth and fragrant, no Starbucks burnt brews to be found here. But by far the food was my favorite. This cafe has the best shakshouka that I've had in my life and their zatar grilled cheese was the best thing to help me clean my plate of leftover sauce. Speaking of their zatar seasoning I don't know what they are doing different from other zatar seasoning blends but theirs is really something unique and special. I would pay a lot of money to buy a jar of their zatar seasoning to use at my home.
From the vibe, to the service, to the food. Cafe Levantine is a definite visit. I feel that this is a space that encourages creativity and great conversations. The BEC or what is known as the Beef Egg and Cheddar was marvelous and the bread was a perfect compliment. The Egg Z was amazing, and the Cheese Press was chefs kiss. Make this a must visit and Im sure you wont be disappointed at all.
Common questions about Cafe Levantine
Cafe Levantine is located at 6829 Elm St Ste 150, McLean, VA 22101, United States, McLean, VA, United States.
You can reach Cafe Levantine by calling +1 703-826-8828.
Cafe Levantine has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 197 customer reviews.
Cafe Levantine features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Cafe Levantine features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Cafe Levantine features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Cafe Levantine features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Cafe Levantine features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegetarian options.
Cafe Levantine features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Cafe Levantine features the following amenities: Restroom.
Cafe Levantine features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
Cafe Levantine features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Cafe Levantine features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Cafe Levantine features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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