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    Cafe Levantine

    4.6 (64 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Danie M.

    Stopped by Cafe Levantine for a quick coffee + pastry break. Tried the iced latte, iced mango matcha, and both almond & butter croissants. The croissants were fresh (the almond one had such a good filling), and the latte was exactly what you want it to be. The mango matcha though... not worth the $9+, it was made with mango juice from a box. Staff was really friendly, the space is cute, and there's plenty of outdoor seating.

    Dennis T.

    Another lovely coffee shop located in McLean, VA. A coffee shop that is Lebanese-inspired, from their sweets, coffee, and savory dishes. The spot is very medium sized - not too small, with plenty of tables if you want to do some work. We got the Mamoul Ushta, which has a crusty base on the outside, and cream in the inside. It was very sweet for me but it was be good for all the sweet tooth people. I would want to come back and try their savory dishes.

    Maitrayee D.

    Lovely place to have coffee and brunch . Ordered Pistaccinno and Mustakhan wrap. Loved their pistachio cappuccino. I only hoped it would be slightly more hot . Cappuccino was only warm. Their Mutakhan war so came with salad and yogurt .It was good .Overall good experience.

    Pistachio coffee
    Jamie J.

    Cute spot in McLean. We were tempted by the pistachio coffee we saw online and wanted to check out the place. Coffee and food is great! Unique flavors and friendly staff. The place gets super busy so recommend you get there early otherwise the items are sold out.

    Arayes Wrap and Egg & Za'tar Croissant
    William W.

    Trying to find a good brunch spot during our short visit/trip and saw it on Yelp/Google; decided to try it and was not disappointed. It is located in the corner of a brick building on the intersection of Elm St and Beverly Rd. Not very easy to spot from the road if not looking for it carefully. Parking is shared with the rest of the stores of the building and was not difficult. The store is right beneath the "Jack Bays Inc" sign. We ordered the Pistaccino and Vanilla Rose Latte. The Rose Latte was superb; sweet but not overwhelming. Also tried the Egg & Za'tar Croissant, Arayes Wrap. Vibrant flavors cooked to the perfect temperature; the wraps were also amazingly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The waiter was extremely attentive and helpful, always checking if we were okay with the orders. The environment is modern and somewhat lively, with both indoor and outdoor seatings. The tables seemed very high-end and have white marble top look, as well as a few mirrors with surrounding light and large glass windows. Welcoming and refreshing ambiance. Because of the delicious food and good service, will definitely return to try other dishes if in the area again. Keep up the good work Cafe Levantine!

    Shane S.

    Great place for coffee, latte or espresso drinks. The absolute best scones in the DMV! Love the cheddar and blueberry variety myself. The staff is super friendly and the place is such a delight to visit. Love seeing a Levantine focused cafe doing well in the area.

    Great latte
    Mushtaha A.

    Getting coiffed at this nice , well designed cafe .. we got latte Loved the outside view and seating love it Thank you

    Spanish cardamom latte
    Ranjini S.

    Such a cool find! This was a brunch location for a date and I absolutely loved it. The ambience is very welcoming and the staff is so friendly. I had a hot Spanish cardamom latte (decaf). I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but it tasted amazing. The egg sandwich with a hint of za'atar paired really well with the house olive bread (recommendation from the staff) and also included tomatoes, arugula and an aioli. Definitely recommend this place for a quick bite and their coffee.

    Shawn H.

    They're still in their soft opening phase so the menu isn't online yet but I've ordered a couple items in the last two visited. 5 stars for service - they're very friendly and eager to provide what you need. They have high chairs in the back btw, so just ask. Drinks have all been good. I've had the matcha - tasty but pricey for a matcha (yes, even for our area). The food is okay. I love Lebanese food - obviously, for those wanting meat, the current menu is scarce in that department. They do have one- a chicken wrap but that comes out after 11am. The outdoor seating is great. They have a really nice set up so you're in the shade and they bring everything to your table (unless you get a regular hot drip). Ask for hot sauce if you want some. Water isn't tap- filtered! The most disappointing was the shakshuka. I've had that everywhere I go for brunch and it was TINY. I think it was $12 or $13? It's one egg and it does come with a set of olive infused bread but it was underwhelming in size and depth. Otherwise I was pretty content with both my visits!

    Pistachio latte
    Eli V.

    I would say this place is okay the drinks were good just know that all the lattes are not sweet and you will need to put sugar in some of them ...we got a pistachio latte and a Spanish cardamom latte. Loved the cardamom latte..pistachio needed sugar added so I did honey. The food was also "good" a little too much sour going on in the Kafta. I will say overall this is a good spot to checkout. Just very overpriced for what we got hence why I was more critical with this review for the price I've had way better coffee and food. Services was good atmosphere was good overall I would return.

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    Gillian C.

    This cafe was divine! Had the lemon lentil soup, the butternut squash soup, the grilled cheese, croissant sandwich, and many of the coffee options between me and my friends and we all agreed the food was amazing and the coffee was delicious! Staff was so friendly and kind and the cafe itself is so beautiful! This is an underrated GEM

    Caitlin L.

    Loud music and customers, tables with crumbles, and overpriced meals. Not a fan of my experience here as I know that I could have made the dish better myself. I ordered the most affordable, hearty meal on the menu and left dissatisfied because of the uncomfortable experience. I didn't realize so many people would be here for lunch during the weekday. Good for the restaurant but not my cup of tea.

    Zaraar and egg croissant
    Jihan N.

    We decided to try this spot as a family of 4 ( 2 adults and 2 kids under 5). We visited on the weekend and it was a bit tough finding parking. We ended up parking near the hospital and hoped our car didn't get towed ( it didn't). If there is a parking lot nearby I need to find it. The place inside and out is really modern and welcoming. The menu is mouthwatering and honestly I wanted to try everything. We decided on the egg and Zatar breakfast croissant ( I chose to have it on olive bread and hubby had it on the croissant). The kids just had a muffin and mango juice. I do appreciate that they cater for kids by having boxes juices and milk on hand. I had a standard latte and hubby had the pistachio latte which was interesting because they add pistachio paste around the cup. It was a really good latte and I bought another one before I left. I asked them to make mine extra hot and they did just that. I just hate lukewarm coffee that you can drink in one gulp. The food came out pretty quickly and it tasted really good. My kids really enjoyed the chocolate muffin and we had to get another one! Service was excellent and the waiter was responsive to our needs considering she had "demanding" customers next to us. We sat outside because it was a lovely day and everything was really enjoyable. We will definitely be back to try some more menu items!

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    Chic interior, easy parking in shared office space lot. Delicious coffee menu, Great spot to meet a friend or 2 or hang out solo.

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    My friend and I stopped by for a late lunch. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely!

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    Had the egg and zatar croissant. It was delicious! Cute place, limited selection but good coffee and ambiance.

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    Great ambiance. I got the iced Spanish latte and enjoyed it. It is kinda on the expensive side, my drink was around $10.

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    The best place I've found since moving back from Los Angeles. The vibe is on point. Coffee is amazing and so is the food

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