Washington DC · Downtown

Afghan Chai-DuPont Circle

Name: Afghan Chai-DuPont Circle
Address: 1353 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA, Washington DC, DC, US

A Sip of Kabul on the Streets of Downtown DC

CoffeeSolo-friendly

What to know

Launched to share a beloved Afghan street tradition, Afghan Chai-DuPont Circle started as a simple cart offering a familiar taste of home. The concept is deliberate and humble: masterful chai craft, brewed fresh and served warmly to passersby in the heart of DC. In a city of fast meals, this cart matters because it preserves a cultural ritual — a small, daily moment of comfort that connects people to Afghanistan through flavor and care.

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