We stopped for lunch after a visit to Meridian Hill Park. We shared the arugula, squash, apple…read moresalad and the smash burger with the onion soup. The salad was incredible, and we ate it down to the last walnut, cranberry, and feta crumble! Also found the soup to be delicious, scoop after scoop. Check it out!

After treating myself to a massage, I stopped by this adorable cafe, and it was the perfect little…read morepost-massage stop! I tried the cinnamon bun latte and a cheese pastry, and both were delicious. The cafe has tons of seating, cute decor, and a menu that looks absolutely fabulous! I already know I need to come back and try more of their food. There's so much on the menu that caught my eye! Verdict: A charming spot for coffee, pastries, and a relaxing cafe visit. Definitely adding this one to my list to revisit!

Lovely wine bar in Cleveland Park!…read more We dined in on a Friday night with a party of six. They had seated us in the front window, but the sun was really shining so they were very accommodating, and helped to move our table into a shadier spot. We started with a round of cocktails and appetizers. My husband enjoyed the apricot Manhattan and I tried the Key West daiquiri. The lavender and pea cocktail was also very refreshing. The hummus platter featured four different hummus's. The harissa was our favorite. The Burratta salad and tart flambe was nice to share. We proceeded with ordering three bottles of wine and a few entrees. The petite fillet was delicious. The spring gnocchi was flavorful and the chicken Milanese was a nice portion. We were celebrating a birthday and they brought out a slice of Dulce de Leche cheesecake with a candle! Service was very nice. Clean bathrooms and short walk to Cleveland Park Metro.

Little Blackbird is phenomenal!…read more I've been here a few times and have never been disappointed. Great service from super friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable staff. A large wine list that they know back to front and can recommend wines from based on your food choices and personal tastes. An elegant but not ostentatious interior. But first and foremost, incredible food. There have been a few items I was unsure of when reading the descriptions, but I have always been blown away by the thoughtfulness and balance that comes with each or their dishes. Of note, their seared scallops that came with a savory and sweet white chocolate sauce were one of my favorite dishes of 2025. Not to mention, the prices here are reasonable and not unnecessarily inflated like other places that market themselves as wine bars. I hope the success here signals a shift in the wine bar model toward unpretentious but thoughtfully designed dishes for a reasonable price. Overall, Little Blackbird is an incredible restaurant that I think deserves more recognition. I will certainly be back soon.

First rate bakery in the District. Too bad it's not near the Mall…read more The most difficult part about visiting this place is deciding which baked goods to order, because everything is so good and you want to order way more than you can realistically eat .. We've been here twice when we're in the area. Both times I've ordered too much and it's always been incredibly delish. Look forward to going back when in Washington. Service is prompt and fast. There's outdoor seating, so you can bring your furry BFF too.

Outstanding DC bakery with some of the best, most delightfully flaky croissants I've found in the…read moreDistrict so far! Located at the top of a hill in Cleveland Park, Bread Furst can be a bit of a trek to get to, but it is absolutely worth every step. This popular shop can get quite busy, so definitely take a moment to scope out the pastry case before you hop in line. They have one staff member take your order at the case, and then they'll enter it into a handheld POS system that punts your order over to the cashiers. Once you've shared your order for pastries, bread, or savories, you can hop over to the cashier to give your drink order and pay. The whole process is quite efficient, but the layout is a bit confusing and the process not super well-explained, so it can be a bit confusing the first time you visit. I usually get their classic pain au chocolat, my favorite way to judge any bakery. They execute on this traditional pastry beautifully; it is delightfully flaky and has a gorgeously laminated dough and glossy, crispy finish. It comes with a generous portion of chocolate and is generally the perfect breakfast or mid-day sweet treat, especially when paired with a cup of coffee. I've also sampled their sour cherry and sea salt cookie, which is quite fun; the cookie itself is buttery and thick, and I love the way the tart cherries and salt counterbalance the sugar to create a complex, not-too-sweet treat.

Silver is an American style bistro in the Cathedral Heights area…read more I dined here on a Monday night recently after an evening service. I got quick and friendly service the entire evening and my food came out shocking fast. I ordered one of the house made sodas - strawberry kiwi - which was outstanding. I got the hummus plate as a starter, which comes served with both pitas and veggies. For my entree I got the double chicken penne pasta which comes in an ancho cream sauce. The pasta didn't knock my socks off but it was tasty. The menu is expansive so it's the type of place where everyone can find something they'll like. And the dining room is so large that taking big groups here would be easy.

I had eaten breakfast here once before and it was great, so I thought I'd come with my wife and…read moreson for dinner. Big mistake. We all ordered. I got a cheeseburger, medium. Our food arrived at about the same time. I took a bite: the inside of the burger was barely cooked at all. I got the waiter and he said he'd ask the kitchen to redo the burger. Unfortunately, he took the fries and everything else, so I was left to watch as my wife and son ate their dinners. 10 minutes. 15 minutes. At the 20 minute mark, when my wife and son had just about finished their meals, I told the waiter to cancel the dinner. The manager came and said "your burger is almost done now." I said I wanted to cancel it because I my plan was to eat my dinner at the same time as the rest of my party. The manager walked away. No "sorry", nothing. After about another 10 minutes got the check. They didn't charge me for the burger, but they also didn't discount anything else -- although one of the three members of our party had their order screwed up. No sorry, no acknowledgment at all that they screwed up. Note also that the restaurant was less than 50% full. Cooking a burger to medium shouldn't have been too much, I think, especially when you're charging prices nearly the same as Le Diplomate (which always provides a perfect experience). Why bother going back?

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!

I recently had brunch at The Pembroke, located inside the Dupont Circle Hotel, and it was such a…read morelovely experience. Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful staff, and delicious food -- definitely a spot worth putting on your brunch list. My date made the reservation for us, which turned out to be a very good idea because the restaurant was hopping! Definitely recommend making one ahead of time. We were both in the mood for a cocktail, but decided to explore the mocktail drink menu. He initially considered going with another coffee since it was still early, but ultimately went with an espresso martini. I tried the French 86, and both were great choices. The espresso martini was smooth and well made, while the French 86 was beautifully fruit-forward. And I have to give my date credit -- a man who isn't afraid to try my fruity cocktail! For food, we decided to share the avocado toast to start and added an egg, asking for it to be cooked a little more rather than very runny. We were glad we did because the toast was loaded with greens! It was definitely a little messy to eat, but in the fun, "this is actually delicious" kind of way. Nothing embarrassing... thankfully. He ordered the chicken and waffles, which he completely demolished. The sweet-and-savory combination was a big hit. I went with the French omelette, and it was delicious -- rich, flavorful, and surprisingly filling. I could only manage about half of it along with the salad! Overall, a wonderful brunch experience. The atmosphere is beautiful, the service was attentive, and there were so many tempting dishes coming out of the kitchen that we kept noticing things we wanted to try. I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu.

I think I found my new favorite DC brunch spot (that doesn't feature a DJ). The Pembroke has been…read moreon my list of places to try for awhileee and I was finally able to stop in with friends (8 of us) for a Saturday brunch after one of my yogalates classes. We sat towards the back of the restaurant in one of the circular booths. Love this setup so much because it's perfect for people watching. The interior of the space is really vibrant with a lot of natural lighting coming in and the cute furniture. You almost feel like you've been transported to France or something. While dining here I was able to try their, +cinnamon roll (it's HUGEEEE, def a shareable- 8/10) + passion fruit cocktail (7.5/10) + breakfast sandwich (10/10 - I was surprised by how much I loved it) + pancakes (8/10) + kale salad (7.5/10) I didn't get to try the salmon benedict but it looks delicious. The service was spectacular. Our waiter was extremely attentive and even the manager popped over to introduce himself and make sure that we had everything we needed. I loveeeeeed my time here and will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Thanks so much Pembroke team :)

The best Chicken Caesar Wrap I've ever eaten! The "wrap" is pizza dough and I loved it! I also…read morehighly recommend the Watermelon Salad, a delicious summer salad perfectly blended with Cotija cheese and a very light, but tasty roasted jalapeño ranch dressing making for a great summer supper in the heat of DC!

This place is a joke -- where do I even begin?…read more We made reservations for a table on the covered patio this past Friday at 5:30 p.m. My wife, our two kids, and I arrived right on time, and the patio was mostly empty: two tables of four were occupied, while five other tables of four sat empty, along with a few high-tops and seats at the bar. The host was a bit gruff, but initially it didn't seem like a big deal. She seated us all the way in the back of the patio, directly in the path of the setting sun. Since there were plenty of open tables in shaded areas, we politely asked if we could move. We were told no because those tables were "reserved." We reminded the staff that we also had a reservation and asked why we couldn't sit at one of those tables instead. It's not like we walked in without one expecting special treatment. The host just kept repeating, "I'm sorry, but those tables are already reserved." They offered to move us inside or to the front side of the restaurant, but refused to seat us anywhere else on the covered patio. After more back-and-forth, the host finally relented with an annoyed, "That's fine, we can just adjust," and walked us over to a table that had technically still been occupied moments earlier. We then awkwardly stood there waiting for the diners to gather their things and leave while the staff rushed to clean the table. Once we sat down, the host came back out visibly upset, loudly rearranging and slamming tables while muttering to herself -- the only word I clearly caught was "unbelievable." She was obviously unhappy with us. The absurd part is that the "adjustment" she made was incredibly simple: she turned two four-top tables into a two-top and a larger table seating seven. Even after that, two other four-top tables remained untouched. During our meal, one of those tables was given to a mother and her young son, and the other to two dads and their daughters. So I'm still not sure why we were treated as though accommodating us was impossible. The rest of the staff honestly seemed just as uncomfortable with the situation as we were. The food itself was fine, but at that point we probably should have left. I've never been treated with this level of disrespect and disdain at a restaurant before. I honestly don't understand why the host was so determined to stick us in the back. Was it because we had a baby? Or because we didn't fit the racial profile of the clientele they want to attract? Either way, we won't be back.

Went back and this time in the late morning. So glad I did! Had cookie butter latte from their…read morewinter series and also NOVA from non breakfasts item. Both were soo good. Not overly crowded but good amount of ppl. Service was friendly, ambiance is giving the cool cafe vibes. Plenty outdoor seatings available up front and on the sides by entrance. I know I'll be coming back to enjoy outdoor with pup. Also, dog treats available by the counter.

The food was really good! The service was great and the ambiance was lovely…read more We had Matcha Latte, Avocado Toast, breakfast sandwich and Blue Thyme Coffee Soda ( yes that dark pink drink) it was sooo good. I highly recommend you give a try it! It will suprise you of how good it is!

Food was good but expensive!!! I was expecting cheap diner prices. Server was very nice. had to ask…read morefor coffee and water refills every time . We sat outside which was very enjoyable

Aggressively loud house music coupled with indifferent staff. It was clear that they were not…read moreinterested in providing a good experience and after being ignored for a while we left. You don't want our business, we are happy to take our business elsewhere.

Great service and a wide variety of authentic and tasteful dishes. Some in our party didn't know…read moreif they liked Afghan food, but left telling others that they loved it. Well worth its Yelp rating.

Was visiting my friend in Glover Park and we were so excited to pop into Bonjon Rumi for a little…read moreappetizer. We got the Mantu, an Afghan dumpling with meat, yogurt, and lentils on top. These were delectable! The lentils reminded me of Indian chana dal - very savory and full of flavor. The service was speedy! The restaurant gets pretty crowded, but the food comes out hot and fresh. The ambiance is beautiful - lots of mood lighting/individual lamps at each table with some cultural elements. I cannot wait to come back and try their rice dishes! Do not miss out on this wonderful spot.