Morena Café | KAYU 1633 17th Street NW

Morena Café and KAYU celebrate Filipino hospitality through two distinct yet connected experiences. Morena Café is a Filipino-ish café where specialty coffee, house-made pastries, and seasonal dishes are inspired by the flavors of the Philippines with a contemporary twist. Kayu offers a modern take on Filipino cuisine, drawing from regional traditions and refined techniques to create dishes that are both familiar and unexpected. Together, they reflect a shared vision of honoring heritage while embracing creativity, inviting guests to experience Filipino culture from morning coffee to evening dinner.