Emma’s Torch in Washington, D.C.
Brookland Cafe
Our Brookland café is now closed. Our new site in Silver Spring is under construction and will open in 2026. Follow us on social media for updates, and see you soon!
The Newest Arrival
After nearly 10 years as a Brooklyn-based mission-driven hospitality brand, in 2024 we opened our first outpost outside of NYC nestled in the Washington D.C. neighborhoods of Woodridge & Brookland. In addition to the cafe and culinary learning center, we have begun catering off-premise events in the D.C. area allowing our students a 360 view of the potential avenues that await them in the hospitality industry.
Our Menu
Served 8AM - 2PM
$7.45
Egg & Cheese Biscuit (vt)
Scrambled egg & cheddar cheese on our famous buttermilk biscuit
$7.45
$10.20
Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Sausage, scrambled egg & cheddar cheese on our famous buttermilk biscuit
$10.20
$10.20
Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit
House-made bacon, scrambled egg & cheddar cheese on our famous buttermilk biscuit
$10.20
$8
Breakfast Wrap (vt)
Scrambled egg, potatoes, peppers & tomato mayonnaise
$8
$12
Avocado Toast (v)
Ciabatta, garlic, lime, dried & pickled chilies, radish, lemon, cilantro
$12
$2
Add poached egg
$2
$6.50
Coconut Yogurt & Granola (v, gf)
Housemade preserves, cherry almond granola & maple syrup
$6.50
Served 8AM - 2PM
$13
Hoppin' John Fritter Salad (v)
Shishito peppers, savoy cabbage, pickled carrots & sweet cider vinaigrette
$13
$16.50
Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Fries
Creamy shaved vegetable slaw, harissa mayonnaise on a brioche bun, served with a side of russet potatoes
$16.50
$16.50
Smokey Cheeseburger & Fries
All-beef patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion & Smokey Torch Sauce on a brioche bun, served with a side of russet potatoes
$16.50
$4.50
Hand-Cut Fries (vt, gf)
Salted or seasoned with your choice of sauce: ketchup, spicy mayo, harissa mayonnaise, tomato mayonnaise (50¢ per additional sauce)
$4.50
$6
Watermelon Salad (vt)
Watermelon, avocado, ricotta salata & lime vinaigrette
$6
Served Weekends Only 8AM - 2PM
$15
Shakshuka with Eggs (vt, gf)
Rich tomato gravy, crispy rice & soft poached eggs
$15
$15
Shakshuka with Chickpeas (v, gf)
Rich tomato gravy, crispy rice, crispy chickpeas & tahini
$15
$14.50
Breakfast Bowl (gf)
Scrambled eggs, grits, home fries, house-smoked bacon
$14.50
$12
Banana Nut French Toast (vt)
Vanilla custard, caramel sauce, roasted banana, toasted walnuts, whipped cream
$12
$11
Spinach Frittata
Crispy artichoke, tomato hollandaise, sweet chili flakes
$11
$9
Peach Melba Pancake (vt)
Roasted peaches, raspberry jam, crème anglaise
$9
$16.50
Steak & Eggs (gf)
Grilled barbecue-spiced skirt steak, arugula, radish wedge
$16.50
Ready 8AM - 2PM
$11
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Chicken breast, romaine, croutons, Caesar dressing (contains anchovy & raw egg)
$11
$8
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus Wrap (v)
Cucumber, radish, cabbage, pickled chili
$8
$8
Summer Squash Wrap (vt)
Roasted marinated summer squash, piquillo peppers, baby arugula, paprika mayo
$8
$11
Cheddar Ranch Salad (vt)
Romaine, smoked cheddar, grilled corn, cucumber, red onion, radish, buttermilk ranch dressing
$11
$5
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus (v, gf)
Marinated black-eyed peas, dried chilies
$5
$3.75
Blueberry Muffin (gf)
$3.75
$3.75
Corn Muffin
$3.75
$4
Morning Glory Muffin
$4
$2.25
Chocolate Chip Cookie
$2.25
$3.75
Chai Spiced Donut
$3.75
*served hot or iced
$3
Drip Coffee
Zeke's Emma's Torch Coffee Blend
$3
$5.25
Cold Brew
Zeke's Emma's Torch Coffee Blend coffee steeped for 24 hours
$5.25
$4.50
Espresso*
Double shot of Zeke's 1812 espresso, served black
$4.50
$4.50
Latte*
Espresso with 6oz steamed milk
$4.50
$4.40
Cappuccino*
Espresso with 4oz steamed milk and foam
$4.40
$4
Cortado*
Equal parts espresso and steamed milk
$4
$4
Americano*
Espresso and hot water
$4
$5
Hawaij Mocha*
Hawaij hot cocoa, espresso, steamed milk
$5
$4.25
Hawaij Spice Hot Cocoa*
Yemeni spice blend
$4.25
$3.50
Tea
Black | Green | Chamomile blend
$3.50
$4.75
House-made Chai*
Black tea, ginger, cardamom, cloves, fennel, cinnamon, coriander, black peppercorn, allspice
$4.75
$3.75
Iced Tea
Black | Green
$3.75
$4.75
Matcha
Matcha powder, milk, pure cane sugar
$4.75
$5
Matcha Latte*
Kyoto matcha with steamed milk
$5
$3.25
Lemonade
$3.25
$3.25
Granny Smith Apple Lemonade
Apple, cucumber, lime, simple syrup
$3.25
Wine by the glass only
$11
Rosé
Cote Mas Aurore
$11
$11
Sparkling
Longevity Blanc de Blanc
$11
$11
Sauvignon Blanc
Jacques Dumont
$11
$11
Mimosa Cocktail
Sparkling wine topped with choice of orange or cranberry juice
$11
$7
Sumac Rose
Back Home Beer
$7
$7
Pale Ale
$7
HOURS & LOCATION
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Tuesday through Sunday
8:00AM - 3:00PM
No reservations required
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We offer catering for groups in your home or select venues throughout the DC Metro area.
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Learn more about our commitment to empowering refugees through culinary education here!
Our new cafe has become a beacon for the local community to gather and share delicious food and stories across the dinner table. Whether stopping by for a daytime snack, lunch on the go, a catered meal in your home, or perhaps even hosting your friends for a private gathering in ours, we hope to see you soon!
Follow along on our journey…

