My first time here: I saw chicken Caesar salad on the menu and I ordered it. What I got was an unnecessarily oversized salad with minimal chicken in it, overdressed with a dressing that is NOT Caesar dressing (and way too vinegary that burns your lips) on a bed of DARK greens WITH tomato and cucumbers (which a Caesar salad shouldn't have) and over-burnt croutons. That and a Vitaminwater for a sum total of $18.24. Not sure if I'll be a patron to this place again. read more

Ahra Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wonderful people here, had a sweet conversation with staff. Food is great and well priced. The iced coffee is good and comes with coffee ice cubes. There were open tables and we had a nice sit down lunch. Don't pass this place up! read more

I happened to be in the area and was hungry (I didn't eat breakfast), but I didn't feel like going to whole foods like I usually do. It was closer to lunch when I came in, so I decided to get a steak and cheese sandwich instead of a breakfast menu item. I also got an iced latte, which didn't come with sugar. I had to add that in myself. But the sandwich was delicious. My only complaint is that it was way too oily it was dripping a lot as I ate. But the sandwich was cooked well, and I enjoyed the standard toppings. They have a pretty diverse menu. I recommend checking them out if you're in the area. read more

Ahra Cafe - Iced latte and steak and cheese sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Had to go for a morning meeting in downtown. It got delayed, I went in search of hearty breakfast. Was a bit skeptical I can find anything good besides coffee and carbs. Found a gem!!! This little cafe is wonderful. Sparkling clean, nice mild music, wonderful smells. I went for a large breakfast ( can easily be a lunch). Followed fellow Yelpers recommendation and ordered Western Omelette Platter. I was not disappointed. I asked for "everything " and there it was: spinach, cold cuts, extra cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, red and green peppers, I am sure I missed something. The omelette was large, tasty and , of course, made to order. It came with a large serving of tasty potatoes and two slices of grilled bread ( I chose the sourdough). Excellent service: efficient and with a smile. Their grilled sandwiches and salad bowls also look very good. Definitely recommend as a breakfast or lunch place read more

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Great food with a great customer service. I would recommend the steaks and cheese so tasty and favorable. The atmosphere is so nice and neat plus a great music. read more

Service is pretty fast and breakfast and lunch are both delicious. I've had many different breakfast sandwiches and lunch bowls. Would recommend read more

As a Korean, I find the bibimbap bowl here to be the best in DC (where it's hard to find an authentic one), and I'm so grateful for it. The owners are so warm and kind that I feel at home here for that reason too. Long live Ahra Cafe! read more

Ahra Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wonderful cafe downtown, with great service by the nice owners, delicious food, a cozy environment for a meal and coffee. I had the Western Omelette, which was delicious with plenty of veggies and the perfect amount of ham. I also tried some of the chicken quesadilla which was very delicious. Their coffee was great, and their parfait was great. Would definitely dine here again - for breakfast or lunch! read more

The owners here are so so nice, you get treated like family. You're greeted with a smile and it just feels like you've known them for years. I haven't tried every single item on the menu, but their chicken Cesar wrap is delicious and is my go to. The food is made extremely fast and right in front of you as well. If you want some good food, with friendly service and if you're in a hurry, this is the place to go. But if you have some time to sit down, I would recommend taking a seat inside to enjoy your food and enjoy the ambiance. read more

Great food, fast and friendly service. This is a gem on K street. If I lived here, this would be one of my Goto spots.

I try to go here about 3 times a week. I love their sandwiches (wraps) and salads. The service is good too.....

My favorite go to is the chipotle bowl ,but today i opted for the bibimbap. Smells and taste delicious read more

Ahra Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Very good coffee and breakfast. I stopped in randomly out of need for food and coffee asap! It was quiet and clean.

Generally this place is appealing for it's convenient location near work. However I do think it's overpriced and I really don't like the inconsistent application of the "under $5 no credit card" rule. The first time I stopped in for a bag of chips which was like $2.69 and I used my card no problem. The second time I ordered a bagel and the lady said no card for under $5 so I gave her cash. I mean 1. I don't think it's legal to push this "rule" 2. Even if it was, an inconsistent application of the rule does not amount to repeat customers. Then I took a break from coming back until I won a $10 gift card from the building to use at the cafe. So yea I used it. The issues was I found a chicken bone in my salad. Yay they are using fresh chicken but booo that the quality control is low. Just not going to be a frequent customer here, needless to say. read more

Great cappuccino! And what really sold me is that it's clean and healthy. I am so excited that I was able to buy a hard boiled egg with my coffee and that I trusted it's level of cleanliness. Was just across the way for an hour or so and swung by, but highly recommend and would love to come back. read more

Make Ahra your regular spot! The food is delicious and there are tons of options, plenty to choose from depending on whatever mood you're in. The prices are extremely reasonable, and the coffee is delicious. The manager/owner is almost always there - she is a wonderful woman who makes you feel like you're her favorite customer every single time she sees you! I usually order online and pick up in the store, and they always recognize me and say hello...and they always remember my coffee order, which makes me feel special! Trust me, you will not go wrong by making Ahra your usual place for breakfast/lunch!! read more

Ideal quick spot for breakfast, very clean and bright compared to other counter service 'cafes' in the area that serve breakfast. A larger selection than I was expecting in terms of food. Only downside is there's only one flavor of cream cheese - but that's fine considering how quick they are. Maybe it's me, but I really appreciate finding a place with hot breakfast items like eggs and potatoes without a $20 tag. read more

I go to dialysis down here o kst n.w. i used to get my tuna fish from subway but saw ahra directly across the street went there and got one and fell in love with it havent tried anything else yet. But the lady who makes my sandwich i bee watching her make a omlette and it be looking so good. I go there on tuesdays and thursdays so sorry they are closed on the weekends. But they are so good just wanted to put my review up about this place read more

I work across the street and decided to try this place out for breakfast for the first time. I got the western omelette platter and it was HUGE, tons of sauteed veggies in it along with a side of potato and toast. The portion was VERY generous and everything tasted great! Definitely worth it! read more

Really disappointed in my breakfast this morning. Ordered a cheddar cheese omelet with tomatoes and side of bacon. I come here often, I work across the street , so I didn't think I had to hover while they prepare my food. Unfortunately, when I got back to the office ready to eat, I find that there are no tomatoes in my omelet and they used American cheese that wasn't even melted all the way. Annoying and frustrating, waste of $$. I don't have time to pop on over. I gave 2 stars only because I have never had a problem before. But probably won't go back. read more

Ahra Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

They have raised all of their prices. $13.99 for a salad or a bowl? $4 extra to add some chicken? Way too expensive.

Could easily miss the storefront - but don't! Extremely fresh ingredients, generous portions, and delicious. Prompt, efficient, and friendly service. A (semi-) hidden gem. read more

Wow! This place is great. The breakfast here is amazing. It's fast, delicious and very nice inside. Try the avocado sunrise platter! It's great! read more

Great food and drink. Woman working the desk normally is the SWEETEST! I came at closing without knowing and she still served me. Felt so bad - she was so so kind. Definitely come here! read more

This cafe recently opened right next to where I have class and I'm so happy it did! I only ordered a drink but immediately when you walk in the food smelled incredible. The decor is clean and modern and I could definitely picture meeting a friend here for coffee or camping out at a table to get some work done. I wasn't there long, but I noticed they don't have comfy chairs like some other cafes. They mainly have tables, but it was still a cozy looking place. I ordered a large Chai latte and the cashier asked if I wanted it with "spice or vanilla." I've never been asked that before when ordering a Chai so I was definitely interested to see what this would taste like. I decided to try the vanilla and it was fantastic! She did a great job of including the vanilla flavor but at the same time it didn't overwhelm the entire drink; the Chai flavors were definitely still detectable. This creamy drink is perfect for a rainy day! Hoping to get back there to try their sandwiches as well. If the food is as good as the drinks, then this is a great little cafe! read more

I had a chicken salad sandwich, and OMG!, it has to be the best ever. And even better than that was the friendly, courteous and efficient staff. you will not regret going there. read more

Great food and great service! The Western omelette is just what I need in the morning. The service is just phenomenal, too. I forgot my wallet and since the cashier knew me she let me order food and said I could just pay tomorrow. How nice is that!! read more

Amazing place: Customer service, food, ambiance. Customer service: the owner greets and individually checks in with each customers to see how their food and experience is. No matter if you are here for the first time or the 5th time, there is consistency in customer service. The workers who prepared your food, memorize your order and deliver with efficiently. The cashier and the throughput process is very fast. Food: Variety of food, try the salad bar, the sandwiches. My go to favorite is the chipotle chicken bowl- have a very fresh taste. Ambiance- this place also have wifi, you can come here for quick meeting or here for casual place to hangout. read more

Really good food and the lady who I think is the owner is soo nice and very sweet. My co-workers told me about it and I went last week. The chicken cheese-steak is AMAZING!!! I want to try something else but keep craving that sandwich. LOL read more

I passed this nondescript deli/cafe about a dozen times without succumbing to my curiosity. Thankfully, I took the time to pay this hidden gem near 21st and K St NW a visit today. I ordered the bibimbap. If you don't like any of the ingredients, you can ask them to not include the ones you don't like. Also, they recognize that people have different tolerance levels for spicy food, but I was given plenty of gochujang. I think this might be the best bibimbap I've had in the district! I tried a brownie too. Not sure if they're made in-house, but it was awesome. I hope to try their breakfast options during my next visit. read more

The extra star is for the good customer service. Friendly and fast is always a plus. Plus, they are very conveniently located. The food is decent but the prices are a little steep in my opinion. If I am paying $9 for a sandwich, it should come with fries or chips and a drink. Just saying. read more

I've recently discovered this place, and I've been loving everything I've had so far. My favorite is the bulgogi bibimbap -- which Ahra Cafe does a great job of creating and keeping the integrity of what it actually should be. Forget the other trendy bibimbap/rice bowl places, this is the real deal because lemme tell ya, if you're eating bibimbap with kale or edamame or bamboo shoots etc etc sprinkled over it like a giant grain salad bowl, drop everything and go to Ahra cafe because that ain't right. As someone who is Korean, this tastes like what I grew up eating. Also, they don't charge extra for bulgogi -- which is great because that's how it's actually served, so OG. I've also had their grilled chicken avocado bowl, and I'm just so amazed by the fresh ingredients they use. Inside of this cafe is clean, and the owners and employees are super friendly. There's plenty of seating and I can't wait to go back to try their other items like the different sandwiches, breakfast and coffee drinks they have. If you work in the general Farragut Square/Dupont area, I highly recommend stopping by this place for your breakfast/lunch fix! read more

Love this place. People are very nice, when you order your sandwich you see it being made in front of you. They will customize it anyway you want. I recommend the grilled chicken, they will throw it on the griddle with onions, it's pretty delicious. Never tried it for breakfast but I hear they make a good breakfast platter. Very conveniently located on K Street. I also heard the soup is good, but haven't personally tried. read more

Wonderful lunch option on K Street! Very clean inside, good amount of seating, and friendly/efficient staff. Great variety of breakfast and lunch foods, delicious Asian-inspired lunch daily specials. They make the food right in front of ydou, to order. Will definitely be back! read more

First time here and got the Super Bowl which was really good. The place had a good variety of healthy options. But the portion is way too small, especially for the price. read more

The best place that I have went to during my 6 months of internship in DC! Went there during lunch time and I was absolutely stunned by the atmosphere of the restaurant. Great facilities, delicious food, and most importantly, great staff members! All staffs were so friendly which made my day much more positive. In regards of the food, everything is good but they serve fantastic bibimbap so I highly recommend people to try some. Now, if you are looking at reviews for this place, trust me, it will be amazing. Last but not least, thank you Mr. and Mrs. Lee for the warm hospitality towards everyone including me. It has been a pleasure going to your place! Will always miss Ahra Cafe :) read more

This little cafe is a hidden gem! The food is always amazing and the owners are so kind and welcoming. Great for a grab and go lunch but they also have some tables to sit and enjoy. Highly recommend the bulgogi bibimbap, chicken &sweet potato bowl, and the super bowl! read more

very nice and clean and cozy place! The owner was really friendly and greeting customers! And you can have a lot selections that I found delicious and healthy. You'd better go there if you are around Washington D.C :) I recommend you beef rice and bibimbab! read more

Ordered off mealpal because was in DC for the week on vacation and had extra mealpal meals. Got the bugolgi bibambap. The portion was well sized and the food was quite good. My girlfriend, who was with me on vacation, ordered the avacado chicken bowl, and everything in it was very fresh. Additionally, the owners were incredibly friendly and accomodating. read more

Cold, unseasoned, damp tofu gets mixed with cold, unseasoned, damp quinoa. Allegedly, this mixture becomes a spicy tofu quinoa bowl. Save your money and go to beefsteak. read more