Sankofa Video Books And Cafe - Reviews

This is a very nice and comfortable cafe with friendly staff, indoor and outdoor seating, and is also a book and video store. The only thing I suggest is gettin...

Great food, very friendly and nice atmosphere, and my drink was great. Definitely will be back, better than my typical Starbucks coffee day. It’s also Black-own...

I knew I had to visit this place and didn’t get a chance to do so for the many trips I took to DC. This time around I made it work; from the moment I stepped in...

Everything about this place is wonderful. A true community space. Good food, good people, good literature. Worth dropping in JUST for the dirty chai. It’s so go...

If you are looking for a bookstore that celebrates Black Culture to the fullest, this is where you need to come! Every single peice of literature in the store,...

This is without a doubt the most unique restaurant/cafe I have ever visited. It also doubles as a bookstore and, it appears, may host spoken word events, althou...

The restaurant offers a great selection of African history books and videos for purchase, alongside delicious food. Fans of the movie Sankofa will especially ap...

I recently enjoyed a delicious, satisfying, and nutritious dish at this restaurant. The dish is called Ful and consists of black beans, onions, tomatoes, and a...

One of DC's hidden gems. Great, unpretentious vibe. Very good cafe food. Coffee other drinks are solid. Always an open table. Inspiring to be surrounded by book...

I go to their mini pick-up station located in the Blackburn building of Howard University. It's very convenient if you need to get something quick and delicious...

In sankofa you feel like home. great people nice vegan options. I've been protecting her for years. updated from previous review to 2017-09-16

The atmosphere is amazing! chessboard outside, milk music, live music to time, book reading to the children, a full of fantastic rather expensive books

This caffe and the bookstore is a super hip, but hidden enclave for activeism through action and through plate. the menu points are named to honor the contribut...

This is DC. Very cool little spot to enjoy a live podcast or browse for books on a variety of black focused topics. I haven't tried much of the food, but what I...

Rare find! Sankofa is a must-visit for the best in the latest books, nicely curated talks, impressive rare books, and friendly customers. The cafe offers smooth...

Spike lee and berry blast very good