View of barista preparing a drink behind the chic Gaggia espresso machine on the counter at Coffeefi Roastery in Bethesda

Where to Find Fresh-Roasted Ethiopian Coffee in Downtown Bethesda

ByBethesda Line December 17, 2025January 3, 2026

A new coffee roastery just opened in the small shopping center on St. Elmo Avenue. The tucked away location is discreet, but this clean-lined cafe packs a punch with its focus on: single-origin Ethiopian coffee, roasted in-house.

CoffeeFi Roastery (4929 St Elmo Ave) is warm and welcoming: a few burlap sacks with coffee beans right as you walk through the front door, a coffee counter with a sleek white Gaggia espresso machine, a display of pastries, and cozy seating options with tables to quietly chat, work, or read from.

Oh, and the smell of fresh roast.

Customers relaxing and reading in the comfortable bench seating nook at Coffeefi Roastery

CoffeeFi Roastery sources beans directly from Ethiopia, and you can taste the care that goes into each cup. The espresso comes out smooth and balanced, making their drinks worth coming back for.

This is a cafe you’ll want to bookmark for a quick morning stop before work or a slower day when you can actually sit and relax.

If you’re looking for something beyond the usual coffee shop lineup in downtown Bethesda, CoffeeFi Roastery is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, and feels like one of the few hidden gems in Bethesda when it comes to cafe locations!