Gardenia is just what I needed for a relaxing and filling breakfast…read more I showed up for the Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes (and Chicken and Waffles), and was recommended to try their Pupusas. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Everyone greeted me with a kind and genuine smile. I could feel that everyone was proud to represent their amazing establishment, and cared immensely for the customer experience and quality of food. Also, the medium/dark coffee they served was outstanding and paired perfectly with both sweet and savory dishes. Thanks to everyone at Gardenia, I am excited to return again.

Note: They have (2) large communal tables for larger groups, so another suggestion for them would…read morebe to replace those with (4) X Four Tables which allows for more flexibility;) ADDITIONAL ITEMS TRIED: ** Lemon Bar = (4.15) Very tasty ** Breakfast Pizza = (4.15) Very good, although I had to use a knife & fork to eat it, so I would recommend half the amount of cheese.

Low fat cappuccino was really good. Aztec mocha cayenne had a spice to it that isn't for everyone…read morebut it worked for us. Power house sandwich had a good amount beef and well mixed with cheese and horseradish and caramelized onion. Nicely toasted bread. It is good for a morning bite with protein. Many tables in the back. Quick service on Sunday. Right off the metro station.

The employees are all adorable and friendly, obsessed with their creative seasonal menus, coffee is…read morepretty good !

The best food truck around. Love the empanada combo and hot dogs. Great taste of Colombia in the…read moreDMV. Great service thank you!

Cute Colombian cafe in Montgomery Village. Came in Sunday morning for drinks and breakfasts after…read morethe gym. When walking in it feels like you're in another place. Amazing vibes and service was great! We ordered the chai latte, gingerbread latte and Pan de waffle Sanguchito and Perro Caliente to share. The lattes were delicious and flavorful. It was a good way to start the Sunday morning. The pan de waffle sanguchito was amazing, probably my favorite! The waffle had a mochi texture and reminded me of cheese bread, pao de queijo. Filled with ham, cream cheese and provolone, each bite perfectly balanced with the flavors. The perro caliente is a Colombian hot dog was surprisingly good! Everything worked so well together, it had onions, chips, pineapple sauce, mozzarella cheese and garlic/ketchup mayo sauce. Very impressed by the quality of the food and I cannot wait to get the pan de waffle again! If you're into cafes and looking for cool hidden gems, definitely try this place out!

Coffee by Day, Cocktails by Night! Pair with the perfect small plates & flatbreads! We were the…read morefirst to arrive for the day and perused the delicious looking croissant breakfast sandwiches before ordering a tray of coffees to go! Such a cute spot with a few outdoor tables overlooking a park like view. Inside there is a nice bar top area and cozy nooks. Will definitely come back for small plates and cocktails! Flat White Coconut Lavender Latte Honey Saffron Latte Brown Sugar Cardamom Latte

We were taking a brief walk in the Kentlands and came across this spot - decided to walk in even…read morethough we had just eaten elsewhere. Initially I saw a few comfy seats and cute decor. My friend got one of their seasonal lattes and enjoyed it. I see they serve coffee, lattes, slushies, juice, smoothies, cupcakes, and sandwiches, among other things. While chatting and passing the time, we discovered there is a Happy Hour too. Saw an employee place a placard outside showing the following: Happy Hour Special Any flatbread pizza + any draft beer or wine. Only $15 All beer + wine $6. HH every day. 3pm to 5:30pm Great service. Employees seem friendly. We will be back. Note: Their business hours are expanding starting 4/27/26.

Saw this posted on their social media page: Fill-A-Bag special with up to 5 items and get 20% off…read morethe whole bag. It was for 1 day and all I was planning to get were the Hammond chocolates they carry. Their store stayed busy with patrons, and they also had an assistant helping throughout the store - I have seen her on a previous visit. She is very helpful. However, on this day I already knew what I wanted. As soon as I entered, I grabbed a bag. They provide the bags at the counter for this special. It is a small paper bag about 8.5 x 11 inches or so. Here is what I added to my bag initially: * A few of the Hammond's chocolates - most of my favorites were out, so I grabbed two Candy Cane Crunch described as Dark Chocolate with Hammond's Peppermint Frost. It is good, but not one of my favorites. * Orange Blossom Honey Hand and Body Lotion from the brand "The Naked Bee". It smells so good and smooth on the skin. * A bag of Jimmy's Crab Dip Potato Chips - it was my first time seeing this brand of chips here. Usually they carry the brand "My Dad's Chips" which are good too. These Crab Dip potato chips were so good that I wished there were more in the bag. To my surprise, when I go to check out, I am informed that 20 percent does not include food. Well, that sucks. So, I removed one of the food items from my bag and decided to treat one of my family members to an early holiday gift. Hopefully, they like what I got them.

Thursday 2/15/2024…read more This place was brought to my attention due to its ice cream but it was more than that. The family room is a local based gift shop that sells plenty of things like baked goods, ice cream, chocolate bars, books, juices, soaps, candles, art, and much much more. The workers make sure you are welcomed and are happy to help with anything you need. I ended up getting a cinnamon roll $6, brownie $6, a s'mores choclate bar $4.50, and a 'C is for cookie' (pre packed) ice cream pint $7.49. The cinnamon roll and brownie come from Ella's bake shop and they surprised me. The cinnamon roll gave me low expectations based on how it looked but I was highly impressed to say the least. I had the cinnamon roll at room temperature & warmed it up and it very was good, I would definitely get it again. The brownie also gave me low expectations based on looks but yet again I was impressed. The brownie was good: moist and had chocolate chips in it. The s'mores chocolate bar came from Hammonds and it was alright but overpriced in my opinion. When it comes to the ice cream they have fresh ice cream available and ice cream pre packed. I ended up sampling C is for cookie (cookies n cream + cookie dough), vanilla, and chocolate. C is for cookie ended up being my favorite of the 3 so I decided to get a prepacked pint of it which was a noticeable dip in taste & texture compared to the fresh ice cream I had before but I know better next time. The family room is a nice find that I would recommend and would return to for the delicious baked goods & FRESH ice cream.

Eduardo and his mother opened this family owned business on 1/1/25. The staff are very sweet and…read morehappy to be there. The shop had an array of consigned and vintage clothes, but also some scrubs, candles, and coffee options. They also had a great little sitting area with board games if you want to chill out for a few minutes. They are located in the same plaza where Solider fit was previously. It's very close to Thai house and flower hill plaza. This is a great shop that is focused on community and elevating others. Loved the vibe and the family that runs it.

Cute shop, customer service was good but I'm giving it 3 stars because they are really only curated…read moreto a certain size(s). Unfortunately, I do not fit that size. I wish I could've found some of the items that I found in my size.

A cute bakery! Very clean inside as well. The person working there was so friendly and you can tell…read moreshe puts a lot of pride and care into her baked creations. We tried the crème caramel cheesecake and it was very very good! The top was like a custard flan texture, soft and smooth, melts in your mouth and the bottom is a Japanese pancake, it was light and fluffy. And it was a beautiful combination! Light, refreshing, and satisfying. Not too sweet, which I appreciated, it was balanced perfectly. I can't wait to try more dessert here!

Really lovely little cafe selling cakes, patisserie, and drinks. I came to do a bit of work and…read moregrabbed the fruit cake and a hot latte, both were decent and the cake was not overly sweet. As I stayed for a while, I noticed many customers came and got goodies to go, their mango was very popular. The patisserie were all so pretty. There is 2 hour free parking right outside my n the street.

The food here is always deliciously fresh and and done with care, I have never had a bad meal here…read more The atmosphere can be very noisy but it is manageable, they do play a weird mix of music sometimes so be prepared: D The service however can often be inattentive and food timing can be inconsistent. All in all a good brunch experience in the Germantown/Gaithersburg area!

Very solid place! Stopped in while waiting for my mom to be done with a nearby appointment and was…read morenot disappointed. There is counter service and the food and drink came out quickly. The interior has plenty of seating and was very cozy with lots of natural light. The breakfast bowl I had was delicious and the latte was good! I felt the price point was a bit expensive but not enough to discourage me from returning.

I love this place. I've come here serval times especially for their tiramisu matcha latte…read more Unfortunately, every staff member makes its differently. Out of all the times I had it, I can say 2 times it was made the best. The best ratio of cream, matcha, sweetness, etc. They always have a variety of pastries to pick from. & though the line can be a little long sometimes, they move fast. I've sat in the restaurant a couple times, usually there is a lot of people, but it a really nice establishment.

We got the pinkfong cake for my daughter's birthday since it looked so cute. However the taste was…read morethe issue as it did not taste good at all. The frosting used on the outside and the cream used on the inside was not the fluffy and soft kind we liked and was not similar to the other cakes from this bakery that we liked. It tasted like hard butter and unfortunately we had to throw out the entire cake since everyone refused to eat more than the first bite. My husband asked the employee if this was a vanilla sponge cake and they said yes since he cannot eat chocolate cake. Unfortunately once we cut it, it was chocolate. It was a waste of $50+ and would not recommend unless you're just purchasing for pictures and not to eat. The mango and strawberry croissants were good with sweet whipped cream. I liked how the cream also tasted like mango in the mango croissant. The sweet pretzel was also good and crunchy. The inside of the store is nice with plenty of tables. I also liked how there were a lot of outlet spaces.

I swear coffee tastes better on vacation! We found Java Nation while traveling to Maryland for the…read morecollege rugby championships and are officially obsessed with their delicious drinks and scratch made dishes! We ended up going back twice! We were greeted right when we walked in and the staff was patient as we looked over the large menu. Plenty of seating inside and they have a nice outdoor patio for when the weather gets better. The blueberry muffin was the best I have ever eaten! The slightest hint of sweetness made all the difference! You could taste how fresh all the ingredients were! The breakfast sandwich was massive and filling. I would love to come back again for the dinner/cocktails! Plenty of street parking available and the restaurant/bathrooms were very clean. Cafe Con Leche Flat White Fresh Squeezed OJ Avocado Toast Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Sandwich

My first visit here was so perfect, I could not wait to go back. My second one was a bit less…read moreexciting. The coffee and food are absolutely incredible. The service is quick and friendly. The restaurant is super clean. If I could go back in time, the only thing I would do differently would be to skip the protein smoothie. The description sounded very flavorful and delicious, but the reality was muted and boring. It had chunks of ice in it and tasted more of stevia than of banana, and I could not taste the espresso even a little bit, even though I saw him put it in there. I am wondering if the flavor of the vanilla protein powder took over? I could taste a watered down flavor of almond, vanilla, and something like stevia or monkfruit, but I could not taste banana, coffee, or cacao nibs. There was zero richness for something containing both banana and almond butter. Zero. That said, I will definitely go back again and again and again for their other items. I just will not be ordering the protein smoothie again as I mourn the $13 I spent on it.