In an area where the coffee shops are McDonald's and 7-Elevens, Gigi's Coffee Roaster is a breathe…read moreof fresh air. First opened inside and old liquor store on the United States of America's 249th birthday, Gigi's is one of the only independent coffee shops East of the River. Park out front or along the street. It's easy to find. When I walked in on a Friday morning, the two baristas were very kind and warm. It's clear they are proud of what they are building. They have a full coffee menu, including a very creamy and tasty Pistachio Latte. They also have wrapped pastries that come at a discount if you order a latte.

Customer service is top-tier so happy to have them in the neighborhood. Good variety of bagels and…read morepastries good variety of specialty coffees and drinks. Quaint, comfortable, and brand new.

Gluten Free Bakery in DC that is criminally delicious? Sign me up for Sweet Crimes…read more Came here looking for a delectable treat and did this spot deliver! We got a 6 pack of varying flavors. All were great! Service was quick and the bakery decor itself was awesome. Will return when we are in the area.

Cute little gluten free bakery / cafe in eastern market area. They have outdoor seating but I…read morestayed inside since it was a rainy day. But great place to bring your laptop, do a little work and order some treats. All the baked goods were very yummy. And the barista was very helpful and gave great recommendations! Will definitely be back!!

I could eat their pancakes/waffles ALL DAY EVERY DAY AND 99 times on Sunday! Fluffy and with the…read moreperfect sweetness! I live a block and a half from 2 other pretty tasty breakfast spots but I order from Norma's all the time! Their homefries are another favorite! Well seasoned yumminess! Please try them out!!

Vibe: Mom-and-pop type spot with a chill vibe. A few younger…read morepeople working there, good customer service, and you can tell they have a lot of regulars just by how they talk to folks. Small, takeout-only place. Food: First time here. Tried the wings and got the Hall of Flame platter with a mix. Can't complain about anything. Pancakes were good, wings were seasoned well, and the whole platter was solid. They use turkey sausage, which I liked. Eggs had onions and could've been cooked a little more, but nothing crazy. Everything came out hot. Service / Timing: Wait times were pretty accurate, which I always appreciate. Value: $30,Okay. Highlights: Wings Wrap-Up: I'll definitely be back to try more. Tony's who?

Great little spot for a coffee near the Eastern Market!…read more The place was packed on a weekend morning, but we found a few stools in the corner. They have a handful of tables and some patio space, but not a ton. I ordered a hot chai - extra hot - and they nailed it. I loved the spice forward chai, not sweet like a powder mix. Great service, and lots of pastry options as well.

I stopped by recently to Peregrine Espresso and scored a spot to sit to get some work done. They…read morewere busy and crowed as usual. The ambulance was chill with music playing to drown out conversations. Service was fast and friendly. I'll definitely return.

I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast at this newly discovered location. the highlands sits in…read moreSoutheast DC. Everything is made from scratch including their Caribbean dishes. The restaurant is tucked away next to planet fitness on the underside of the building. Nice murals on the walls of local movers and shakers along with the ambiance of a full bar and flat screen televisions. This setting was planned to win the customer by providing local art and a good mix of fresh food to create something rare, its first in this primary location. They have two locations. I ordered the Belgian waffles and turkey sausage patties. Everything tasted very good. I will be back for another dose at a later time

Absolutely fantastic!!! Great food! Great people. Nothing to complain about. It's my neighborhood…read morespot, and i will keep coming back!

Gorgeous bookstore! Spent a good half hour browsing there this morning, and could've spent many…read moremore. Beautifully organized, colorful, and decorated space offering a wide variety of books, local gifts, and artisan goods + crafts. I bought "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi thanks to the thoughtful "staff pick" recommendations they have on little notecards for various reads around the store. They even have a dedicated children's area with a little play space for kiddos, and a cafe serving up baked goods and beverages for purchase. Highly recommend visiting this local neighborhood gem.

This was my first time at a book signing and it will absolutely not be my last. Solid State Books…read moreis a pretty decent sized bookstore on H street near the Whole Foods and Black owned. On a Thursday evening it was very easy for me to find parking right up front and pay the meter for an hour. The event started on time and we were able to do a Q&A with the authors (who are now NY best sellers, woot woot). After the Q&A we all stood in line to get our books signed. Everything was well organized so the line went by quickly. Kristely at the front desk was super helpful and also helped me out with a glass of wine. This will definitely be my new hangout spot to come and enjoy a drink while I indulge in a new book or two. Thank you so much Solid State for a memorable experience.

Always try to get birthday cakes from here. Flavor is always on point, frosting is not insanely…read moresweet, and I find that the cake is relatively light (I.e. not dense). There are an assortment of other desserts, as well.

I am from Scottsdale and was coming into town for my son's wedding. This was just a low key civil…read moreceremony before the big bash. I searched Yelp extensively and settled on the bakers lounge. I called and spoke to the owner Katherine, explaining the situation. I told her that my you son and his husband have sophisticated palates and I left everything up to her. Katherine took care of everything and delivered the cake to the restaurant we were dining at. After dinner the beautiful cake appeared at our table and the grooms were really surprised. We have eaten a lot of really good cake but this cake was extraordinary. Pistachio cake with homemade raspberry and the most luscious buttercream. It was the perfect end to a lovely day. Thanks Katherine for making the day even more special

Awesome restaurant when it comes to the ambiance and food. I am a first-time customer and the…read moreservice was very nice throughout the lunch, and I felt the attention to detail was great.

The location came as a nice surprise, as there's not a lot of options in that area. So, I was…read moreexcited to try it. When we arrived we were seated right away. It was on a Saturday morning, about 11am so it wasn't crowded. But, as it got closer to noon, things went left (slowly). It look a really long time for everything, a long time to place our order , a long time to get the food, a long time for the server to come back to the table, a long time to get the check and a long time to pay the check. The food sufficed. We ordered simple items, bagel with lox and capers, eggs over easy, a side salad and chicken wings. What was supposed to be a quick bite turned into a two hour morning that wasn't planned. To be fair, it did get busier as we got closer to lunch, but the place isn't huge, so they should've been able to manage the crowd better.