Sweet Home Cafe

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1400 Constitution Ave NE
Washington, DC 20560
+1 (202) 633-4751
https://nmaahc.si.edu

Sweet Home Cafe, located within the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, offers a unique culinary experience that celebrates the rich heritage and culture of the African American community. Visitors can enjoy a variety of dishes inspired by the diverse regional flavors of African American cuisine, making it a perfect dining destination for museum-goers.

The cafe also serves as an extension of the museum's mission, providing a space for reflection and connection while highlighting significant cultural narratives through food. In addition to its dining offerings, Sweet Home Cafe is part of a broader initiative that includes exhibitions and educational programs designed to engage and inform the public about African American history and culture.

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3.5353 reviews
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Natalie Z.
9/17/2025

I was pleasantly surprised by Sweet Home Cafe after seeing a lot of middling reviews. My partner and I ordered fried chicken with a side of mac and cheese and collars, as well as some kind of BBQ...

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Denise J.
9/27/2025

Sweet Home Cafe is located inside of the National Museum of African American History and Culture on level C. Be prepared for the prices, it's quite expensive. My son ordered 3 pc Fried Chicken,...

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Dr. Shannon W.
7/5/2025

Stopped here for lunch after walking around the museum for several hours. They have 4 lines: fried chicken and sides, fried fish/chicken tenders/bbq chicken/bbq ribs line with different sides from...

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Maritza R.
8/14/2025

Someone's grandmother is cooking. This food was the best home cooked soul food ever in life! And it was at a cafeteria style cafe. There were so many options we had to try a little of everything!...

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Sy L.
9/14/2025

This is my second visit to the African American History museum and made sure that I visited the restaurant Sweet Home Cafe ( located inside of the museum). When I walked by at 11am there was no...

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