Diaspora

Yaupon Espresso
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Diaspora Cafe

Visit our historic Georgetown location for hearty food, yaupon espresso and matcha made fresh to your order with care. You can count on us for a satisfying meal, no gimmicks or eye-watering upcharges. We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. 

Check out the calendar for this week’s specials then stop by or place your order online. Delivery is only ~$5 anywhere around Seattle.  

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Built by community

We served over ten thousand meals and yaupon drinks at events around Seattle to refine our offerings before opening our cafe. Over the years, this historic building housed a tiny inn, the Georgetown Truckstop, and Lect’s Soup Stop. We’re proud to carry on the legacy of independent businesses in Georgetown, and to continue serving our community!

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Diaspora Cafe Weekly Soup, Sandwich and Drink Specials 5237 Denver Ave S, Seattle WA 98108 | 206 492 5945 | diasporaseattle.com Daily Country Garden Vegetable (V, GF, K) 8 oz: $7.95 | 16 oz: $11.95 Soup of the Day 8 oz: $8-10.95 | 16 oz: $12-14.95 Latte Special 8 oz: $6.20 | 12 oz: $7.00 | 16 oz: $7.75 | 20 oz: $8.50 10% off your first order when you show this calendar "Sandwich Special! The Cali - Turkey, Havarti, Avocado Aioli, Romaine and Tomatoes on Sourdough" May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9 Italian Wedding Soup Portuguese Sausage and Kale Beef Chili with Beans "Potato, Bacon and Cheddar" "Potato, Bacon and Cheddar" Brazilian Chicken Stew (Ensopado de Frango) Italian Wedding Soup Portuguese Sausage and Kale Jose’s Pork Pozole Country Garden Vegetable (every day) "Honey Cold Brew *NEW* Pistachio Matcha w Vanilla Rose Cold Foam" "Honey Cold Brew *NEW* Pistachio Matcha w Vanilla Rose Cold Foam" "Honey Cold Brew *NEW* Pistachio Matcha w Vanilla Rose Cold Foam" "Honey Cold Brew *NEW* Pistachio Matcha w Vanilla Rose Cold Foam" "Honey Cold Brew *NEW* Pistachio Matcha w Vanilla Rose Cold Foam" May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Beef Stroganoff Greek Lemon Chicken Seattle Clam Chowder Seattle Clam Chowder Thai Style Chicken Soup Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Beef Stroganoff Grandma’s Beef Ribley Country Garden Vegetable (every day) *NEW* Pistachio Matcha w Vanilla Rose Cold Foam *NEW* Pistachio Matcha w Vanilla Rose Cold Foam *NEW* Pistachio Matcha w Vanilla Rose Cold Foam *NEW* Pistachio Matcha w Vanilla Rose Cold Foam *NEW* Pistachio Matcha w Vanilla Rose Cold Foam
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9am-2:30pm Monday Diaspora Cafe New dinner Hours 9am-2:30pm | 4pm-7pm Tuesday 9am-2:30pm | 4pm-7pm Wednesday 9am-2:30pm | 4pm-7pm Thursday 9am-2:30pm Friday

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