September Hours
New morning hours! We are offering espresso drinks and sweet pastries. This is a slow launch of our morning coffee service and we may add more hours as we staff up.
Tuesday – Wednesday
Cafe Open: 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Full Menu: 5 pm – 8:30 pm
Late night menu: 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cafe Open: 5 pm – 9 pm
Full menu: 5 pm – 8 pm
Late night menu: 8 pm – 9 pm
Labor Day Festival Weekend Hours
Featuring a special small bites festival menu.
- Friday 9/4: 5 pm – 11:30 pm
- Saturday 9/5: noon – 11:30 pm
- Sunday 9/6: noon – 11:30 pm
- Monday 9/7: noon – 6:00 pm
As always, please follow our social media (Facebook, Instagram) for last minute updates if you can.
How You Can Help
- View the recording of the info session on July 26; the password is z7VbEPj%
- Reach out to share your ideas. We’ve received so many offers of assistance and suggestions already – keep ‘em coming! Email .
- Contribute to our operating fund. At long last, we have a new way for you to give. Every little bit helps. Give at https://givebutter.com/general-support-vjocpn
Music & Events
Enjoy live music six nights a week in an intimate community atmosphere. See more on the event calendar!
Be a Part of our Incredible Music Venue and Cafe
The New Deal Cafe has supported the arts and culture community for over 30 years. We are a non-profit, member-driven organization, nourishing body and soul through music and cultural performances, community events, and art exhibitions in partnership with a high-quality cafe. We offer live local music almost every night of the week. Set in the vibrant and eccentric city of Greenbelt, the New Deal Cafe’s doors are open for you to refresh yourself.
Our Supporters
The New Deal Cafe is supported by donors and members. Learn more about membership. As a nonprofit organization, all donations to the New Deal Cafe are tax-deductible. We’d like to thank all of our recent donors:
Cynthia Swan
Bill Duncan
Shobha Duncan
Aileen Kroll
Diana McFadden
Thomas (& Susan) Jones
Kay Kayser
Dean Boyd
Bill Jones DEP
Virginia McCawley
Joseph (& Alice) Murray
Tom Jones
Johanna Goderre
Sylvia Lewis
Terri Goodnow
Sandy Irving
Jerry Dancis
Dorian Winterfeld
Susan Harris
Nancy Melandry
Mara Heminger
Mike Stark
Bill Duncan
Gillian Coppock
Michael Hartman
Mark Cheater
Dean Boyd
Barbara Bjanes
Connie Davis
Kyle McAbee
Frank Gervasi
Jeffry Greenberg
Winners AGAIN!
Annually, the Washington City Paper determines DC area residents’ favorite places, people, and things across the region in their Best of DC poll. New Deal Cafe gets more awards and higher standings each year!
In 2024, we were a runner-up for Best Jazz/Blues Venue.
For 2023, we were recognized as:
Best Place to Experience Local Music
1st Place: Best Jazz/Blues Venue
Runner-Up: Best Music Venue
3rd Place: Best Music Venue
Finalist: Best Neighborhood Music Series
Finalist: Best Performing Arts Venue
Every vote helped this funky little nonprofit venue keep growing; thank you for loving this funky little nonprofit cafe, venue, art gallery, and community hub! Thank you for all your support!
Merch
Show your New Deal Cafe pride! T’s, mugs, glasses, key chains, temporary tattoos, coozies, thermal coffee mugs, and tote bags are all available at the Cafe. Members get a 10% discount (with your membership card) on all Cafe-branded merchandise.
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