The food here is excellent and it is worth waiting for. That said, you will have to wait when it…read morecomes to take out. I have called and been put on hold so long that I drove to the restaurant and placed my order in person before they picked up the phone from being on hold and talked to me. In their defense it was a busy night and they looked understaffed. And again when I got the food it was worth the wait.

My second visit after a long while. The first visit was during the height of the pandemic. Anyway…read moreit's a bit of drive but well worth the effort. Many Belgian beers and a good selection of wine. Menu is filled with French and Belgian selections and service is excellent. Interior has a cozy feel. Although tables are small and a bit closed to each other but you can have an easy dinner conversation without straining. Staff is quick, attentive and helpful. You never feel rushed. However it's not suitable for young children. It does have a straight reservation and cancellation policy. Street parking only. Highly recommends for French and Belgian cuisines.

My favorite coffee shop in the world. The Dav, as us…read moreAmerican students so affectionately call it, is essential to life at the university. I think the hot matcha tea latte is the best. The selection of teas is exquisite, and the "mush" overnight oats are delicious! I rarely indulge in the pastries here, but they are sugary, tempting, and delicious as well. Thank you, Dav, for all the times you powered me through my studies with a perfect boost of caffeine. I will always be back.

I remember the days when a coffee shop was a place that people went to find some solace, some…read moretranquility, some knowledge or maybe a pleasant encounter. Forget all this.... This place is so dull, even a hangover won't drag me to get in. The fact it is in the middle of the American University campus, that in itself would have you believe that this place is the nucleus of gallant uprisings of intellectual revolution and meetings of professors and their beloved student, far from it! Its dull, over priced, bad service and certainly a hangout out of necessity because the nearest starbucks is far from a block away!

Ordered a latte for quick pick up, and got there 10 minutes later, order was not ready so i waited…read morefor another 10 minutes, then i asked, barista said almost, but while waiting i notice people ordering in the store were having their drinks first, so i asked if my drink will is not ready after 25 minutes of ordering then to cancel because i have to leave, barista said you can leave. To slow, preference to people he knew, Whats the point for mobile app if is supposed to be for quick pick up, lady, in fron said that walk on and mobile are separate, meaning walkins have preference!! Coming to do a review, guess i am not only one with bad experienced!!

The food and drinks are the average Starbies vibe, nothing extra- nothing less than. The restroom a…read moreIs a jungle of toilet paper on the floor with a river of hopefully water that runs through it. The staff is very, very loud and often make nasty comments after a patron leaves- awkward! Don't recommend sitting there if you don't want to hear a DC roast of the neighborhood.

Spacious cafe with ample seating that could be a great place to chat with friends or work from…read morehome. The only problem is the parking situation (meter parking). Friendly staff and can't complain about the specialty drinks.

For those unfamiliar, Compass Coffee is like the local version of Starbucks. Out of all the local…read morecoffee shops, it's home to the most locations across the D.C. area. Started by two veterans, Compass has weathered some bumpy roads over the last few years with leadership, splits, and unions. That said, this location is quite large. Ironically, it's close to a Starbucks in Spring Valley in Northwest D.C. Walk inside and order a pastry or one of their many coffees. Their almond butter latte is among my favorites. The actual space is large with plenty of seats from tables, booth seating, to high top tables. There are plenty of outlets and strong free WiFi. Restrooms are in the very back.

Ordered sandwiches and soups for Uber Eats delivery for a rainy Sunday lunch. Food came very fast…read more Loved the sandwiches: Tom Nevers, Cliff Road, and Smith Point. Great bread, meats and fresh veggies. The New England Clam Chowder was pretty good too. Would not get the Maryland Crab soup again, barely any crab in there, it's more like minestrone with some strands of crab.

Was in the area for an appointment and "needed food" before sitting in traffic to get home. Saw…read morethis place this sitting at a light, great location), found a parking space curbside (luck) and headed in. This is a small, cute sandwich shop. There are menu boards, and ordering can be completed via one of the multiple tablet-like devices or with a person at the register. We had the chicken salad sandwich on sourdough -- Fantastic Recipe, Fantastic Flavor!!! Tuna salad on multi grain, and a turkey sandwich on multigrain -- both were also delicious. The inside is small with maybe 4 tables (sets) that were all occupied when we arrived, but luckily by the time our food was ready, a few tables cleared and we grabbed one. Note: there is outside seating also. Would definitely return here for a great, nutritious lunch.

I stumbled across Caspian Crust's Brunch with Strangers on Eventbrite, and I genuinely hope more…read morerestaurants start doing things like this. Instead of leaving the logistics to a third-party organizer, Caspian Crust hosts the experience themselves, and it works beautifully. Everyone shares one long Sultan Breakfast table, making it easy to meet new people over incredible food. If you see one of these events, book it. It's absolutely worth it. The Sultan Breakfast was outstanding and there was so much food. The value for the price is incredible. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, and I especially appreciated that many of the traditional meat dishes use beef rather than pork. As someone who doesn't eat pork, that made it easy to enjoy nearly everything on the table. One of the unexpected highlights was learning more about the culture. Another guest at our table was from Türkiye, and she shared that breakfast is traditionally enjoyed before coffee. Once I knew that, it completely reset my expectations. Instead of wondering where the coffee was, I got to enjoy an amazing, leisurely breakfast first. There was a little confusion at the end about whether coffee was included with our event, but the staff quickly sorted it out, and we finished with Turkish coffee and a piece of Turkish delight. It ended up being the perfect ending to the meal. I also learned that the owners have family roots in Azerbaijan, which makes a lot of sense once you see the menu. While the restaurant describes itself as Mediterranean, the flavors and breakfast traditions are distinctly Turkish and Azerbaijani, and it is wonderfully authentic.

We had a great first visit to Caspian Crust - would recommend for breakfast or pastries and coffee!…read moreThe location in Georgetown is nice, with seating on two levels. The top level is for reservations only, from what I understand. I had the sujuk and eggs, which was just like I had in Turkey. My only complaint was I didn't love the bread that came with it - I would've preferred simit, but also was full enough I didn't need another bread. We also split the spinach and feta börek, which was delicious. I did feel like it could've been warmer. My husband had the beef melt panini - while not inherently Turkish, he enjoyed it. Finally, the honey cake was simple, flavorful, and not overwhelming for the 2 of us to split.

I actually really liked this place! Simona Cafe is clearly a gem. I was looking for a cute cafe in…read moreVirginia for my friend and me to grab breakfast, and I stumbled across this spot without realizing just how popular it was. We went on a weekend and the line was literally out the door. Shout out to online ordering because we were able to grab a table and place our order online instead of waiting in that long line. From ordering to getting everything, it took about 20 minutes, maybe a little longer, which honestly wasn't bad considering how busy they were. The matcha was great, and I really enjoyed the avocado toast. I'm also glad we were able to grab a table because this place definitely fills up quickly. Parking can be a little challenging, but overall, this is such a cute spot to grab breakfast, catch up with a friend, and enjoy a good matcha. I would definitely come back.

First time visiting the Arlington location. The food was very good and consistent with the other…read morelocation. I tried the avocado toast which was very good. The bread ans soft and crispy and it was topped with arugula and pickled onions. Delicious I love the roobios tea latte. I am sensitive to caffeine so while I love a matcha having this as an alternative is awesome! This drink is so good - similar to a chai but a red herbal tea so much smoother. Seating is limited but a very nice outdoor patio (one side partly covered) with fans and plants. Staff is friendly and efficient.

Food was great, fresh and had many flavors. My service was great! And the ambiance gives cute and…read morehomey vibes! Will be for sure coming back for my next work travels!

Food: Delicious but extremely salty. We all ordered different plates, and we were all drinking…read morewater nonstop. And their filtered water was expensive. 1 Star Service: Friendly and fast. 5 Stars Ambiance: classy and upscale. 5 Stars Overall: Weighing the saltiness of the foods the heaviest. We will not be returning to this place. 1 Star

It was convenient to our hotel. I was glad to find a coffee shop that was local!! I had an iced…read morevanilla latte. It was ok. Not as robust as I would've liked. There were lots of people working in the space. Thought the space was nice but not inviting.

I recommend their iced decaf latte. As for their matcha, it was okay; it either needs more matcha,…read moreto be whisked better, or both. Food-wise, it's worth waiting 'til 9 AM to get the chicken burrito! It is so good. Staff is friendly, and they put up random facts on the menu early morning, before the menu changes to their seasonals. Finally, the vibe is chill with alternative music playing in the background.

Oh my goodness, this place is so so wonderful. Some of the kindest staff and ownership I've ever…read moremet and such a lovely and wonderful atmosphere! Not to mention the menu is to die for. A huge selection of Viet coffees, fruit teas and milk teas, frozen drinks, the list goes on (including EGG COFFEE!!). We stayed for hours here at the floor seating section doing crafts and were treated kindly and felt welcomed the whole time. They even let my little dog hang out with us! Oh, and if you get hungry, we LOVED the shaky beef, basil fries and the coco peach sticky rice. I will absolutely be back again and again, next time I'd love to help with making paper cranes to add to their collection and decor! :)

Strange combination between a coffee shop & counter-service Vietnamese cafe…read more The place has a cozy vibe, but it is fairly small so there are somewhat limited seating options Tons of coffee, tea, and food options, though they don't have any breakfast foods Doesn't open until 10 AM, but is open 7 days/week and until 9 PM each day I tried a latte and a ban mi and both were great