This place carried me through my college years, so I'll always have a soft spot for it. But here is…read moremy non-bias review - Their double espresso is genuinely the best I've had in the DMV. The atmosphere is just as good -- whoever designed the interior knew exactly what they were doing. It's warm, cozy, and a great place to sit down with a coffee and get some work done. The staff have always been incredibly friendly too, which just adds to the vibe. I love this place.

Such a cozy and cute coffee shop. You walk in and you feel like you're a home. The deco is so warm…read moreand inviting. Perfect to spend the afternoon on a cold Saturday. My former supervisor wouid spoil her staff with delicious Ethiopian coffee. Its just about the only type of coffee I can drink straight up plain! The roast beef panini is my favorite. Very crispy and delicious. The service is impeccable. Love the staff. Ill definitely bring my friends and family.

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 coffee here is good and the ambiance is cute. The service is friendly as well. It's just a bit…read moreoverpriced in my opinion.

For people who don't read reviews: small business, go…read more For others: This place is straight up accountable to good coffee and taking care of the customer. So awesome and intimate and it's most importantly a small business, so no matter what you need to go. Took a pit stop on the way north and this is the perfect spot to get ready for more driving not because of the coffee (even tho it's supreme), but the people. You want syrups made in house? You got it. You want amazing coffee? You got it. You want an amazing experience with people who actually care if you're getting what you exactly want. You better beleive.......you got it. (Ugh that's a song right?) You need more evidence? The owner was there in the trenches with a smile on her face working hard everyone was happy. Highly recommend

I came here while I was in town and tried the date coffee. It was good, and thankfully, they can…read moreadjust the sweetness so I got it half sweet, which was plenty sweet for me. I will say that the cream overpowered the coffee a bit, so if you want the coffee taste completely masked, this is great! For me, it was a little too much, but I'm sure that's something that can be adjusted next time I go! I'd love to come back and try more of their seasonal options! Also, the service is lovely, and helpful!

Was driving by this cool location in Gaithersburg and had to stop. This place looks unchanged…read moresince it opened 100+ years ago, and still is a working MARC train stop. A great little coffee/lunch spot with loads of options for sandwiches, coffees, specialty drinks, and pastries. I got the Beef & Swiss (Locomotive) which was yummy, family tried the bulgogi sandwich and "the limited" which was honey ham and cheese. The prickly pear refresher was especially good on a hot day, as was the fresh fruit cup. Overall this was a great eating and entertainment spot that I would highly recommend.

If I'm going to be honest, this is the best coffee in Gaithersburg in my opinion. They have…read moresmoothies, sandwhiches, lattes, and even more options to chose from. Their variety is amazing!! They make the sandwiches in store, and all employees are super kind. The best part about the coffee is their ice cubes. They're made of coffee!! That way, if you're cubes melt, you still have more, not watery-coffee! The establishment itself is right on the tracks, connected to a small seating area that used to be an old train station. While the building is small, I recommend. You HAVE to try JAVA JUNCTION!!!!!

First time at Joe & The Juice and I am absolutely hooked! I walked in craving something with…read moreginger and the Herb Tonic did NOT disappoint. The whole staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Special shoutout to the gentleman at the register with the black glasses. You were so sweet and made my whole visit! I see you, SIR! This place has a new regular!

Got the spicy tunacado and honestly felt underwhelmed. It's by no means inexpensive and it mostly…read morejust tasted like hot sauce to me. I love Joe & the Juice for their juices but the matcha drink I selected tasted too much like grass in my opinion. Probably just ordered the wrong things but was definitely disappointed. The order did come out on time, which is good.

Brand new location! Congrats on the grand opening!…read more They're right next to the Lidl grocery store. I've loved this coffee chain ever since I first had them in downtown DC. I would always say I wish they had more locations closer to home so I'm happy to see that they're expanding. Even though they're new, people got wind of their opening. On a Sunday afternoon it was packed. The wait wasn't too long and service was good overall. I tried the lavender haze iced macchiato. I enjoyed it. This is one of those drinks that probably taste better iced. There's ample indoor seating and a few seats outside.

I don't have much a sweet tooth. So, you can take this review with a grain of salt...or sugar…read more I had been meaning to check out Coffee Republic, as it's in walking distance for yours truly. After a week of scorching heat, and then rain, I was able to walk over for a morning business meeting. Let's check out the menu, shall we? They have a plethora of "signature lattes" - all of which would be too sweet for desert (for me), much less breakfast. There are a grand total of zero instances in which I'd like chocolate or caramel, or chocolate & caramel, in my morning jolt of caffeine. Hard pass. Breakfast sandwiches from $12-$16. Pass. They do, however, have their own house blend coffee, which is solidly a B+. The upshot of spot is the staff, and the vibe. The former is knowledgeable, friendly, and keeps the space very tidy. The latter is kitschy. If you're going to hang one portrait in your spot, (the late) Tony Bourdain is a super-fine pick - James Dean of the culinary world. And why not have a a Mona Lisa with the face of Rowan Atkinson in the loo?? It would have been easy to give this spot 3 stars, but someone's sentimentality/sense of humor matches my own. To wrap it up, the Republic is a fine option if you're out and about. It's perhaps not a coffee destination, but definitely a cool place to hang, have a casual meeting, or bring a date. Maybe I'll see ya there!

Wonderful spot to grab a quick, amazingly brewed cup of coffee in Bethesda! I first fell in love…read morewith Grace Street Coffee Roasters in college, when I would visit their OG location in Georgetown's Grace Street every Friday morning. Now that I've moved a bit further away from campus and no longer have a ton of time on Friday mornings, I've been feeling nostalgic about my old university favorite. So just imagine my excitement when I stumbled upon Grace Street Coffee in Bethesda! This lovely little shop is a bit different from their Georgetown counterpart -- for one, they don't have any indoor seating and consist of just a tiny little window that you can order from and a small patio you can pop a squat on when the weather is nice -- but sports the same outstanding coffee and friendly service. Their coffee is great, all roasted in their historic Georgetown spot and featuring great caramel-y, fruity undertones. And, while they have a small shop in Bethesda, it is mighty; all of the drinks are prepared with expert precision and efficiency. You might have to wait in line for a bit, since there are only two people working here and it gets pretty busy, especially during the weekends, but it's 100% worth the wait.

Had been on my list for a while and finally went one weekend to try! It's a corner street coffee…read morewith a walk up window to order. I got caramel latte, matcha and almond croissant. Thought why not both? Meter parking all around should be easy to get if not on a Sunday. Not far away from a church is why: Overall coffee is not bad, I've had better around the area, so does the matcha. I'd come back for a quick coffee stop. There are other locations that may be an actual cafe shop. I think?

Love the little bread mirror they have set up near the front, it's very cute! They have seatings…read morescattered around and the set up is like a typical asian bakery where you can grab your items but I was primarily here to try their tea since I love boba and if they call themselves teamania I hope that means its great. White Magnolia Milk Tea - Floral without being perfumey or too sharp! Pretty good balance of tea to milk ratio and reminds me of molly tea. 4/5 Jasmine Milk Tea - honestly pretty good too. feels like a molly tea knock off with the menu offerings, cup designs and even flavor profile. its slightly too sharp but still good. 3.75/5 Da Hong Pao Milk Tea - the tea flavor is there but it doesn't mix as well as the magnolia or jasmine. I think they are better at more floral teas but this wasnt bad. 2/5 Banana Pudding Matcha - Banana flavor was not strong, it was not sweet when it should have definitely been more sweet and the flavors just didnt mix very well 0.5/5 Portugese Tart - pretty good but nothing too memorable 2.75/5

This is one of the little Cafe near by the hotel we stayed when we went to Maryland recently…read more The place is pretty cute, bright and airy. Some seatings were comfy (the ones in the back) and the others was a bit hard. Most of the pastries are in the middle with sweet ones on one side and savoys on the other. The price was really reasonable. I saw so many savoy ones I would love to try if I ever visit at BF time. I saw they have Cronut (Croissant and Donut in one). I had had Cronut in Vegas (at the Paris Hotel), but the ones here looked a little different so I wanted to try. Mistake. It was extremely greasy. The oil soaked through the paper plate and I had to squeeze the pieces I cut with napkins to get as much oil out as possible. I would give it a 2 star, it would have been good if not so oily. The egg tarts on the other hand deserved a 5 star. Love it. The latte tasted fine, but it took them a while to make it (almost 10 mins) and served in the normal paper cup, I was hoping for a nice latte art since it took so long. Overall it is a wonderful place to sit around and enjoy some quiet time, just don't get the cronut unless they cut down on the oil...