I've shopped at this Wegmans numerous times, both in person and via Instacart. Generally speaking,…read morethe produce here is fresh, reasonably priced, and the overall experience is unproblematic. I am part Russian and occasionally crave pierogi (vareniki); Wegmans is one of very few stores that sell fresh refrigerated pierogi (these are much better than the frozen ones). The last few times I instacarted these, I put them in my fridge and a few days later, after opening, I noticed they were moldy. One time I even put them directly in the freezer, and when I opened them they were moldy. I kind of gaslit myself and figured it was my fault for waiting too long to cook them. Well, yesterday I went to Wegmans in person and saw stocked moldy pierogis!! I mean several of the packages had visible mold. I cannot believe Wegmans is selling these, and clearly this is an ongoing issue for months. This really makes me question buying fresh food from Wegmans, given this wasn't a one off. Hopefully this is just limited to the pierogis, which is a specialty product that I assume doesn't have high turnover. Nonetheless buyer beware!! Wegmans, please fix!

This is quite the Wegmans. The prepared foods area is much larger than what I'm used to. Produce…read moresection is quite large with plenty of options. Folks working there engage with customers and ask if you need anything. Very well organized and nice layout. They sell actual booze, like vodka, tequila. Not in VA, lol. Only problem, if you misplaced your parking pass, which is free for first 2 hours, then you gotta pay. I could not find my ticket to validate, so I had to pay. Sucks. In VA, you can park all day. I used to go to Wegmans after work, get a meal and study for hours. Not here. Gotta pay to park. I think they ought to revise the parking situation.

I really enjoyed the vegan challah French toast here for breakfast. It was delicious, fresh and…read morefilling and the staff at the counter was very pleasant. They were also responsive via email for a question I had which I really appreciated. They sometimes have vegan whipped cream available but I asked for extra strawberries instead since I wanted it to feel a little healthier for breakfast. I liked that it came with a little bottle of maple syrup. I ended up keeping it for later because it was sweet and delicious enough for me without. They only have challah French toasts on weekends. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

Food Love this place and I would come here so much more often if it was not all the way up by the…read morezoo in Woodley Park. I have only ever come here for the bagels, but know they have breads, pastries, and are known for their panda cake pops. The people in front of us were ordering them and said they were fresh. I always get the bagels from here, while on the smaller size, they are really good. I argue that DC does not have good bagels, but these are some of the better options that we do have in the city. Get a dozen for the best deal or if you do not mind getting the ones from the previous day, those are the best deal at $7 for an assortment of 6. Pop them in the freezer and they are just as good. Service Quick and easy since I was grabbing bagels to go. The staff was helpful with pointing things out. Ambiance A few places to sit inside, but if it is nice I would recommend just going to the zoo. It is across the street and way better to eat in front of watching the animals than the busy street.

Nice location. Not much seating inside but nice seating outside! I ordered a Hojicha latte which…read morewas nice. My Wagyu Beef Curry Pan was actually super delicious!!! The food in general seems good. I would definitely go back!

Admittedly, the bakery was out of the way for us, but you do what you have to do when you're…read morecraving an egg sando. Overall, my friends and I enjoyed the pastries, but majority of our order didn't stand out for us and wasn't anything special. The cookies were a let down for us, however I really enjoyed the hojicha pear tart. When picking up our order, the vibes did feel off inside the bakery. The fact the cashier forgot parts of our order in the fridge wasn't a great first impression.

Food 3.7/5 Ambiance/Service 5/5…read more This is an amazing cafe to work/study from as well as meet up friends for a quick snack. The interior design and ambiance of the cafe is quite spacious! The cost of the food can add up for sure - but I do think that the portions are bot bad (good P-P ratio).

A great bunch place, chain or otherwise! I recently went here with a friend for a weekend brunch…read moreand had a good experience. We were able to order and get our food quickly and get seats, despite Tatte being busy. The costs were reasonable for our portion sizes and everything was beautifully plated. I got the tomato basil soup and the lamb hash and both were delicious. The tomato basil soup was rich and creamy; however, the roll could have been better. My lamb hash was perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with the potatoes. The labneh, herbs, and the tomato salad added delicious freshness to the hash, and the challah served as a great vessel for eating the hash. I tried my friend's spinach, Jerusalem artichoke, and egg plate, and it was also tasty, with properly done eggs and hearty bread. I would recommend Tatte for your next weekend brunch!

So, we randomly stopped here after leaving the zoo and had such a GREAT experience!…read more First, let's start with the fact that customer service is excellent here. From the warm greeting, to the thorough explanation behind given recommendations, and then to genuine good bye... this definitely allowed for exceptional introductory to Captain Cookie. To the cookies and the milkshake. The cookies were fresh, warm, moist, AND scrumptious. I had the double chocolate chip cookie, which generally isn't my go to, however, the staff's recommendation/explanation sold me on it. And, it was by far the best double chocolate chip cookie that I have had. Then I had the oatmeal chocolate chip which was simply perfect. I also sampled the cookies and cream milkshake which had the perfect thickness and the perfect amount milk and ice cream. If ever in the area, I would recommend everyone to try them out. When I'm back in the area, I know that I would for sure be stopping by.

We were excited to try this local cookie place, but a bit dismayed when both our choices (peanut…read morebutter and ginger) were unavailable! The employee took mercy on us and gave us an extra cookie for free so we got to try chocolate chip and Reese's. Chewy flat style cookie with good flavor.

With how popular this bakery appears to be, I was surprised to see they have such a tiny, sad…read morestorefront tucked away in the corner of the National Building Museum! First thing to note: even though it's in the museum, it's free to enter. This location has a much smaller storefront and menu/selection than the others though which was disappointing! So I was relieved to see they had the matcha kouign amann and black sesame mochi roll (Mar 2023 exclusive) which was what I came for! Servers were also friendly and helpful! There's no seating inside, so use a table right outside (in the museum's courtyard). Onto the food: Matcha kouign amann had a great matcha flavor and texture! But I think it would have benefited from being more bitter because it was quite sweet for a matcha pastry. The black sesame mochi roll had a great texture! But it was also very sweet which threw me off because it normally should have a nuttier taste. Overall, glad I got to try Saku Saku but the pastries were too sweet for me (and I have a sweet tooth...).

This outpost of Saku Saku, better known for its Connecticut Ave location, is tucked inside the…read moreNational Building Museum, to the left of the atrium when you enter. The bakery is open to the public, even if you don't buy a ticket for the museum. And while it's small, it's marvelous to be able to get these first-class baked goods without trekking out to Cleveland Park. Besides the pastries, they've got a small fridge with bottled drinks and some pretty tasty looking egg salad sandwiches. They've also got a set up that looks like it's for you to doctor your coffee (sugar, stir sticks) but I forgot to ask if they actually serve drinks too. On this visit I got a couple of cookies and a day old kouign amann, which they sell for 40% off. Everything was beautiful and delicious -- my co workers and I especially enjoyed the marble tahini cookie, which looks like it might be swirled with black sesame too. The stuff isn't cheap but it felt worth it easily. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more!

I wound up starving at 10 AM and wandered down Connecticut looking for a quick bite, and the…read moreBaguette perfectly hit the spot. I wound up getting a couple of croissants, as they had a fantastic special on them. I grabbed a regular and a chocolate one. The regular had great flavour, nice and buttery, and flakey. The chocolate one was equally delicious. The inside of the restaurant is a little skant, without much in the way of seating (though they have about a half dozenish tables, they were all taken up). I think it's kind of a "grab and go" place in intent, but people seemed to want to linger and hang out.

Solid 3: the raisin bun was not that good, it could have used more moisture and maybe butter…read more. Chocolate Nutella croissant was okay. They have a member and non-member prices. If you live in the neighborhood you can get the app and pay monthly fees to get discounts. Unless you come here always, it makes no sense. However, in the Cleveland park area- they may be the better coffee shop and bakery. Located right next to the public library.. so I like that!

A dear friend's sister died suddenly. Not one to usually ask for help, she asked for help with the…read moreshiva food. At 5:00 p.m. the night before! From a different state and timezone than I was in. I panicked that I was going to let her down when place after place were closed or said no. Out of desperation, I sent an email to Spring Valley Catering. In 15 minutes the owner called me, from his vacation! He quickly and compassionately got me set up with the perfect spread for 50 people within our budget. Everyone raved about the food being just perfect. I can't thank them enough. My friend felt loved at a time she really needed it.

We had friends from Germany over and wanted to introduce them to American style BBQ. We were a…read moregroup of 12 people and I left the choice of the food to the experts at Spring Valley Catering. We all were very happy with their choice and it was appreciated that the amount of food was plenty but not to many left overs. The delivery was on time and everything ready for consumption. We recommend Spring Valley Catering whole heartedly.

While visiting friends in Washington, DC, they took us to Sababa, and wow--what an incredible…read moreexperience. I can absolutely understand why it earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. Sababa serves authentic Israeli and Mediterranean cuisine with amazing ingredients and bold, fresh flavors. The menu is designed for sharing, making it easy to try a little bit of everything. We started with several small plates, and they were all fantastic. The Israeli salad was crisp, fresh, and bursting with flavor. The roasted carrot salad was a table favorite, and the fried Brussels sprouts with cinnamon yogurt completely stole the show for me. The combination of flavors was unexpected but perfectly balanced. For my entrée, I had the lamb kebabs, and they were cooked to perfection. The steak kebab was another favorite at our table, and two of our friends shared the Jerusalem Mixed Grill, which was also excellent--especially the beef kofta. The portions are on the smaller side, but after sharing several appetizers, they felt just right. If you're extra hungry, the Mixed Grill could easily be enjoyed by one person. The service was phenomenal from beginning to end. We were warmly welcomed, checked on throughout the meal, and genuinely felt taken care of. One thing I especially appreciated was how clearly the menu labels vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. As someone who is gluten intolerant, I always notice and appreciate restaurants that make dining easier for everyone. This was easily one of my favorite meals during our trip. Every dish was thoughtful, flavorful, and beautifully executed. I would absolutely come back and highly recommend it to anyone visiting DC.

THIS IS A MUST WHEN IN D.C.!!! Food, service & ambiance…read moreAs soon as you walk in, you are immediately greeted by a kind host who Sababa doesn't just serve food! As a vegetarian. It delivers a masterclass in balance, pairing rich, savory options with bright, acidic quick-pickled vegetables and so many options. From the moment the warm pita hits the table alongside a vibrant array of dips (eggplant, labne with garlic, hummus, etc), you know you are in for an authentic culinary journey. The hummus is impossibly smooth, swirling with high-quality olive oil. Our server, Kristin, was sooo pleasant! Fast and efficient.

I got the scallion croissant with egg and cheese and for drink a flat white. The scallion croissant…read morewas buttery and flakey just as a croissant should be. The egg, was flavorful without overwhelming the croissant. If I can put an image in your head: it felt like a synchronized symphony in your mouth. The coffee was strong, for artificial sweetener this place doesn't have sucralose or similar to it. They have stevia in Splenda packets. For sugar they have regular packets honey, brown sugar and regular sugar. The service was quick for the time we went. Staff responded to my questions about their other pastries. Ambience it feels perfect to catch up with an old friend.

I absolutely adore Rose Ave Bakery. First and foremost: their Vietnamese iced coffee is, in my…read moreopinion, the best in DC. I would go for that alone, but unfortunately for me, everything else is also amazing. I live in Adams Morgan, so I have another neighborhood bakery that I frequent simply because it's closer. Rose Ave is still fairly close, and I go pretty regularly, but somehow I had never taken my parents there. On their most recent visit, we happened to be nearby and stopped in. My mom was genuinely annoyed with me. Not actually angry, obviously, but after trying everything she basically wanted to know why, if Rose Ave was this close to where I live, I had been taking her to the other bakery all these years. Apparently I had been depriving her of what she now considers the best bakery she's been to in DC. (For the record, I refuse to pit two excellent bakeries against each other. There is room in my life for both.) I've tried the breakfast sandwiches, several of the filled pastries, and plenty of the more elaborate creations, and everything is fantastic. But oddly enough, one of my absolute favorites is their simple vanilla donut. There is something perfect about it. It isn't overwhelmingly sugary, but it's still sweet, soft, delicate, and just feels like the perfect little treat. Conveniently, my doctor's office is also nearby, so I have developed a very mature healthcare system in which I schedule morning appointments and reward myself afterward with Rose Ave. I'm pretty sure doing responsible grown-up things for my health cancels out the sugar. I have not asked my doctor to confirm this.