This may be the best secret in Downtown Silver Spring. My wife picked up sandwiches (both a…read morechicken and steak Philly) and had both a Vietnamese milk and regular cold brew coffee and they were among the best we ever had. We look forward to picking up from there again.

Great deli next to the metro. We got bacon egg and cheese bagel and sausage egg and cheese on a…read morecroissant for just $3.99 each. On your way somewhere and need to pick-up a quick sandwich, this place hit the spot. I think their hours are pretty limited as they're accommodating businesses and working professionals in the area so just something to be mindful of. There seems to be good public outdoor seating right outside as well.

The entrance was hidden like a reverse escape room but we eventually figured out how to enter…read more I've always seen this place going to Wheaton mall and probably came in once long ago but my kids kept seeing it and wanted to check it out. The food was really amazing and it was really flavorful. My son has been on a weird chili kick and loved the chili here... he says it's the best chili but honestly I think he says that about all chili. I got their scrapple sandwich and it was awesome. I've been on a scrapple kick and been saying that about every place I get scrapple from... and my daughter had the chocolate pancakes which she did not finish there by ate for dinner later that night. The service staff was attentive and friendly. As we left, a couple stopped us asking how to get in and I had to show them the hidden entrance cause reverse escape room... yeah...

Friendly and efficient staff made for a pleasant visit. The small was truly small, but the portions…read moreoverall were large. The blueberry pancakes were delicious, the pork sausage was tasty, and the scrambled eggs were good. The corned beef hash was clearly canned but fine for what it was. The potatoes were good, the coffee was tasty, and even the water was good. Overall a solid average diner experience.

Absolutely exceeded expectations. My husband and I ordered drinks, happy hour apps, and a golden…read morebeer salad. The margaritas and sangria were outstanding. Flavorful, not too sweet, beautiful garnishes. We had guacamole with elote, a pork pupusa, and a beef empanada in addition to the beet salad. The flavors were amazing, particularly since the happy hour prices were so reasonable. The service was also perfect. This will be a regular go-to from here on for us!

Service from the new staff at the takeout section is a noticeable improvement. She actually smiles…read moreand gets the order right. The chocolate rugelach was way too doughy and dry. The key lime pie is still hands down the winner but it is a rather small portion for almost $10.

We got takeout for lunch yesterday…read more My partner got a turkey sandwich, which was well-stuffed on a very fresh bread. They got it with lettuce, tomato and onion and were well pleased. Although they commented that a pickle slice/wedge accompanying the sandwich would have been nice, since the place is a deli. I got Emma's Protein Bowl, which was a large bowl with Kale, Brown Rice/Quinoa Blend, Falafel, Edamame, Chickpeas, Corn, Cucumber, Grape Tomatoes, Avocado, Black Lentils, Kalamata Olives, and Hummus. I got the Italian dressing on the side. The salad and dressing were good. The kale was crisp and flavorful and the veggies and other ingredients were fresh. The falafel was the one disappointment. The Bowl comes with three falafel balls. Each was hard and dry. There was flavor in there, but the toughness and dryness masked it. I ended up throwing one of the three balls away. Ugh. I gave Bean Bag 5 stars for our first visit and am not going to change the score because of the falafel. I thought about it, but everything else was very good. The Staff were friendly both times we visited.

Great food. Excellent service. I came across this business…read morein my feed on social media, from someone I was not following, but certainly glad it appeared as it made me want to visit this place. I am glad I did. Parking in the plaza was free. After finding a spot, I walked in and looked at the many choices they had to offer. As I was trying to figure out what to get, the great customer service I got from that point onward was 12 out of 10. I settled on one of their signature sandwiches and got it on a wheat roll since I am not a fan of rye bread. It was called the "Miami Beach Special". Menu describes it as having corned beef, pastrami, and coleslaw with Russian dressing, lettuce and tomato. I settled on the Beanie size and that was still big, but I enjoyed every bit of it. I was informed that everything was made fresh and I liked that. I also got a cup of chicken noodle soup (yum) and a Snickerdoodle cookie. I heard their cookies are great so I couldn't leave without getting one. I sat at one of their tables indoors and enjoyed my meal. I would visit again. There are so many options to choose from.

I stopped by this place for breakfast. The food is on the hot bar and you order based on what you…read morewould like to eat. The portions are large enough to feed 2 people with one plate. The quality of the food and taste is very average for my liking. I feel that the food is over priced. Over all I will give this place a 3 star rating.

El Buen Gusto is one of the few places in the sit-down (or to go) places that offers breakfast…read morebefore 8 am. The restaurant has a mix of breakfast items from the US and from Latin America. Since this was my 1st visit, I decided to go with some flair "from" the US by ordering the Breakfast Platter, which came with 2 eggs, homefries, bacon and toast for about $11. To be perfectly honest, I went with a US breakfast bc I did not know what a lot of things were in the display case. However, many of the items did look delicious. While my breakfast platter was fine, I expected a bit more potatoes. Also, I requested eggs over easy but received eggs over medium (a minor issue, not worth making too much of a fuss). The service was pretty standard. Perhaps, I will return to try some of the Latin American breakfast items.

ugly attention the server is really bored But to ask for a…read moretip if he talks and tells you why you didn't give him too much

A great hole-in-the-wall restaurant! I sat at the counter,…read morehad a nice conversation with Gloria, and was served the best, straight forward Club Sandwich I've ever had.

Tastee Diner is a historical landmark, no frills, no latees, just good old-fashioned comfort food…read more We were seated in April's section, and she was an absolute treat! She's funny, attentive, and gives honest food recommendations if you're undecided on the menu. She's also incredibly talented -- we watched her balance six cups of coffee to another table without using a tray! On our first visit, a Saturday morning, we ordered the blueberry pancakes (I love when the blueberries are cooked into the pancakes instead of just sprinkled on top), scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, turkey bacon, potatoes with onions, and coffee. Everything was affordable and delicious, so much so that we came back two days later. On our second visit, a Monday, we asked to be seated in April's section! She actually remembered us because we shared the potatoes the first time and she even asked if we wanted to share them again (yes, please... and she brought two small plates!). This time we had scrambled eggs, potatoes with onions, turkey sausage, turkey bacon, toast, and a biscuit. We even dropped some quarters into the tabletop jukebox for the full diner experience. I'd definitely visit again and have already recommended it to relatives who live in the area!

Some places are "institutions" because they have served a community with great food for decades…read more Other places are institutions just because they're old and never bothered to renovate and as a result have become curiosities, like a museum exhibit -- a window into a bygone era. Tastee Diner is solidly in the latter category. The food is not particularly good, and not particularly cheap. It's just a very, very old room. Do yourself a favor. Step in, take in the ambiance, and then go have an actually good meal at one of the many other good restaurants within a few blocks of here!

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.