La Gelatteria is definitely a gem! My favorite sandwich is their Cuban sandwich-it's absolutely…read moredelicious! I've slowly been trying different items on their menu and I haven't been disappointed yet. Everything I've tried has been so good! The staff is always helpful, quick, and friendly. They're great at making recommendations, and I've always have a positive experience. The venue is on the smaller side-but they offer indoor and outdoor seating. The space has a cute aesthetic. The overall vibe is great, cozy, welcoming, and relaxed.

Instant hit. I…read morevisited per recommendation from friends and local business owners and they were right. The coffee here was too darn good. I was undecided if I wanted a hot or cold coffee so I chose both. It worked out because they were very tasty and unique. The baristas knew what they were doing . This is a place to work remotely or a casual coffee and conversation. There are food options as well that I'll review on my next visit. First impression 5 out of 5. Pro tip parking is at the real of the building and not paved fully. There are steps you'll have to decent to enter. Otherwise you'll have to walk in the main entrance around the street side of the building which is ADA accessible.

I surprised to see how busy this cafe was late Monday night! Granted is is Labor Day and I think a…read morelot of people were here to have one more celebratory dinner before heading back to work tomorrow. I ordered the smoked salmon platter which included french fries. I also asked for a canned Canada Dry to go with the meal. My boyfriend ordered the grilled chicken sandwich platter. The food was outstanding. This place is somewhat less of a bakery and more like a full scale restaurant. It's not really a cafe in the sense that people come for coffee and hang out. The ambiance is also top notch!

Finally checked out this place after seeing the sign about to open a year or so ago... and then…read moreforgot all about it until I saw IG post. Beautiful ample dining inside and plenty of spaces outdoor as well. I did order mine to go, got pistachio latte and mango mousse, but ended up sitting outside to enjoy a little bit of relax moment. Delicious latte and dessert. The mango mousse dessert isn't like what I'm used to, not as soft but more dense and put together but still equally delicious! Would definitely revisit and dine in next time. Parking available on the street if you're lucky, but it's located right by the garage using park mobile!

LOVE this coffee shop! Right next to Lidl on Old Georgetown Rd, easy to park in the garage and walk…read moreover. Sariah is the Manager at this location and she is killin it! She greeted us with a big smile and welcomed us in by telling us she made the Monkey Business cold brew drink for free samples! So glad she did because that's what I chose for my iced coffee drink. My boyfriend got the Nutty Truffle (hot) and we both loved our drinks. We also got The Daily Hustle and The Morning Grind and they were delicious! Hot, fresh and super tasty. This is a newer spot in Bethesda and I highly recommend you check it out for a GREAT start to your day. The shop itself is super cute and decorated adorably. Tables with plenty of seating if you want to park yourself with a laptop. Come check it out!!

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!

I admire local cafe spot like Coffee Nature. On top of it being a space where it is…read morecommunity-oriented, I can also tell that the workers here really care about their customers. Wanting to pop in, I ordered the iced tea as a pick-me-up. Although there isn't much to alter a standard iced tea, I thought it was pretty clean to try (if that makes sense?) Inside of the cafe, there was plenty of seating where people worked on their laptops (and super quiet too). If I'm ever in the area again, I will be open to try more of their drink options!

This is a charming little oasis with outdoor seating in the warmer weather and a cozy space inside…read more Nice place to linger meet friends and if you sit outdoors, you can bring a friendly pet with you.. the barista's are a great pleasant and chill and they make a really good iced mocha as well as an array of espresso drinks and tea. I highly recommend and it's nice to support a local café.

Great coffee Breakfast sandwiches is always freshly made…read more Staff is always welcoming and nice Highly recommended

Takoma Bev has become one of our favorite neighborhood spots for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or just…read moremeeting friends for drinks. The avocado toast topped with a perfectly poached egg topped with Japanese black sesame seeds is my go-to order, and the sandwiches are consistently good. Their cocktails are excellent, and the bar side makes a great venue for private parties or larger gatherings. I am apparently in the miniscule minority, but I find the drip coffee a bit too dark and somehow slightly burnt for my taste. Fortunately, they make an outstanding Dirty London Fog and a wonderful London Fog Chai Latte, either of which I'd happily order instead. All manner of alternative "milks" are available as are a pretty decent selection of local beers in their cooler if you are grabbing take out. Be prepared for a wait on weekends--this is one of Takoma Park's most popular brunch destinations. Like many cafés these days, it's a favorite of laptop-wielding remote workers, so tables can be at a premium. In my experience, though, solo diners are often gracious about moving to the communal table when they notice [or more likely are asked polietly if they wouldn't mind moving] a larger group waiting. It's just one more example of the friendly neighborhood atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

Unrestricted Coffee & Drinks, aka UCD, offers an AMAZING drink menu of coffee, shaken lemonades…read more(YAS!), as well as cold-pressed raw juice! I recently found out about UCD at a Yelp event, and I knew that I had to make the trek to check them out again and try their other drinks! We ordered: +the Kiwi Yellow Starfruit shaken lemonade +the Strawberry (shaken) Lemonade +and, the Ginger Peach Cobbler (shaken) Lemonade I wish they sell jugs of these, because I would stock up! Each one was expertly made, with a lot of LOVE! Perfect amount of tartness - bomb dot com, literally! Owner is super friendly, welcoming, and extremely sweet. You can find them set up early (THANK YOU!) inside the Hyatt Regency - there's limited metered street parking in the area, but also super accessibly via the Bethesda Metro! +shaken lemonades! +lovely owner and service! +open early! +located inside the Hyatt Regency!

I met the owner at a Yelp event and she was extremely sweet and had great energy. You could tell…read moreshe was passionate about the work she does, and really personable to customers. I had the kiwi yellow starfruit lemonade and it was, not to be dramatic, but life changing. It was so unique, the lemonade was perfectly tart and the other fruit just made it a tropical escape in a cup. So refreshing. I also had a taste of someone else's Ginger Peach Cobbler lemonade and that was incredible. The value is 100% worth it. This place is really special.

Great Coffee drinks. excellent food…read more Excellent cake collection. super friendly staff. Great service. phenomenal ambiance. great location. ample parking space. I was going there so often, the place got boring !!! =)) but really truly appreciate it, ( the first 300 times )

I want to love this place but it really doesn't love me back…read more PROS * Nice menu, some healthy food options * Coffee is above average for the area and better than Starbucks * Love the outdoor area, good service CONS * The emphasis on liquor kinda kills the coffee shop vibe. I get that's way more lucrative than coffee but I mean ... insert the name of the shop. * Food is higher priced for smaller portions and lately has not been good. I most recently ordered the Impossible Burger (which I've ordered before) and it was *not* good. * The big TV running what looks like a looped investor presentation, which is weird and distracting. I get that I can sit outside away from it but you can't do that year-round and when it's very hot or very cold you get an eye full of ... whatever that is.

I recently went to Koma with a friend and had a lovely Sunday brunch. Koma is in a small strip of…read morestores adjacent to Washington Adventist University. When we arrived, there were a few spaces available in their small parking lot, so we had no trouble parking. The shop is charming. They sell a few select beers and wines so it was fun to peruse them as we waited on line to order. Their menu is on boards behind the counter and they also have paper menus, which is helpful to those of us who need glasses! The staff was super friendly and helpful since I hadn't been there before. A+ to them for offering their coffee/espresso drinks in decaf! I had a vanilla latte and it had a deep, rich flavor. One of the best I've had in the area. For food, my friend had the bagel and lox and it was huge! She had to take half home. I had the garlic Boursin eggs. It was a nice pile of delicately cooked eggs, but I wished there was more garlic Boursin flavor. Still really good. It came with salad greens in a light vinaigrette, sauteed mushrooms, and avocado. Very nice dish. They have a serve-yourself water station and, though they bring out your order to your table, you must go get your cutlery and napkins. They have a nice number of tables for a small place and we were lucky to snag one. Overall, a really nice experience and I plan to go back with my husband next time.

Once again, five star meal at Koma - this time for breakfast. Can you beat this divinely presented…read moresmoked salmon platter? The brilliant jade of the avocado? I mean..... I also had the Green Machine smoothie, which surprised me with little bits of crystallized ginger, each one delivering a lovely pop of flavor. We sat outside at the picnic tables on a beautiful spring morning, and even though I rarely emerge for breakfast, I can't deny that it was worth the early excursion.