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New Deal Cafe

113 Centerway
Roosevelt Center
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 474-5642

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The cafe is presently closed for renovation.

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Free wifi
Ample free parking

Luscious desserts, captivating live entertainment, and an intimate community atmosphere. Exhibitions by local artists, and a decent cup of coffee.

Photo of the interior of the cafe; by Bill Muney

The New Deal Cafe is nestled in historic Roosevelt Center in the heart of Old Greenbelt. Take in a movie in the theater across the square, and join us for dinner afterward. Enjoy live music on weekends. Sample our gourmet wine selection. Have a latte and read your email using our free wifi internet access.

If you're coming from out of town, see our driving directions.

We want your feedback! Please send your comments and suggestions to our board of directors.


Art

The New Deal Cafe will be a stop on the first Greenbelt Art Walk on May 22nd.

Artists — learn how to have your own exhibit!


Blog

May 4th, 2008

Board President Peter May captured photos of volunteers installing the new range hood in the cafe's kitchen! Appearing in the photos are Greenbelt City Councilman Rodney Roberts, Chef Karim, Crazy Quilt Festival organizer Joe Harris, Greenbelters founder Andy Carruthers, and dedicated cafe board member Bill Wilkerson.

Cafe Closed During Renovations

We are hoping to re-open the week of May 19th. Until the official re-opening, all shows are tentative.


Cafe Supporters:

Kitchen renovations are moving along very quickly now with the exhaust hood finally hung! The electrical work is now underway to connect up the equipment and update our electrical service for the hood, more outlets, and new super-duty three-phase monster mixer that Chef Karim believes is a must have for his kitchen. Karim has had both air conditioning units checked out and serviced to be ready for the warmer weather as well. We are finishing off the ductwork and hole cuts in the roof, just in time for the rain but the roofer is scheduled to come and seal everything up as soon as we complete this which should be this weekend. Our gas plumber will be doing a pressure test on the gas lines on Monday, after which we will be calling in for the gas meter installation by Washington Gas which should be completed next week. Once this is completed we can call in to have our final inspection scheduled, which is required before we can use the new kitchen.

Until the final inspection and approval, Karim and his renovation crew will be conducting a deep clean prior to opening for full kitchen business. We are all hopeful that this can be sometime the week of the 19th, although there is the possibility of being open the weekend of the 16-18th for music with a limited food menu that does not require the use of the new kitchen.

Karim has also rented a special floor sander/buffer which has brightened up the floors considerably. New music equipment was selected by the "sound men" of the music and events committee and purchased by Fondca (Friends of New Deal Cafe Arts) to bring the indoor music system up to speed. The "Don" has made some new wine contacts and is very well stocked!

Peter May, President NDC Board


Are you excited about the renovations? Send feedback to the board of directors!

Full event calendar »

Featured Events

Friday, May 16th at 8pm:

Chapter Three: a juke box of great folk tunes and poetry!
 

Sunday, May 18th at 10am:

Magic Ray Jazz Brunch: old New York nostalgia, mellow West Coast jazz, smatterings of European melodies, a few tv jingles, and cartoon melodies.
 

Thursday, May 22nd at 6pm:

First Greenbelt Art Walk - Art exhibits will be on display at the cafe, the Greenbelt Art Center and the Greenbelt Community Center

More information about this event »

 

Friday, May 30th at 8pm:

Mike Elosh: strong roots in American traditonal music styles
 

Browse our full event calendar to see what else is coming up!