Friends of Dorothy Cafe Sets Sights on 2027 Opening, Cultivating LGBTQ+ Haven Near Alexandria

Friends of Dorothy Cafe, a queer-owned and family-oriented establishment, is targeting a 2027 opening near Alexandria. Founder Dorothy Edwards has already raised approximately $25,000 for the project, which aims to create a vital, inclusive gathering space for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in the DMV.