Really high-quality and thoughtfully curated flavors…read more When we ordered the banana cream, they had to check if it was still in stock which was a cheeky sign on how tasty the donuts are. Our donut was light and fluffy, with a creme infused with real banana. You can tell that they are being thoughtful on their approach to artisanal donuts, and it really shows up in how they elevate this classic dessert. Its rare to find donuts that balance complex flavors, sweetness level, and good crumb but all of those things are what make it distinct fom others, especially chain restaurant donuts. Of course, these are probably made the day of and ours was a large and substantial size. Its definitely a treat-yourself type of moment to commit to the price point, but we weren't disappointed. My take on high‑price‑point food in Union Market is simple: that's exactly where you'll find it. So once you let go of that once you enter, you have a more pleasureable experience by allowing yourself to indulge and try to find the thing that will really fulfill you. And they did that for me. Thank you beautiful ladies who helped me select my donut!

Not $60 doughnuts .... And also described as not dreadful??…read more cinnamon struseul was best of the bunch and was still just okay. But wow were the rest disappointing (super frustrating bc they look very pretty). All of them felt old and dry, the buttermilk glazed (which tasted like it had citrus glaze icing) and the citrus cake (way dense) were the driest. Chocolate ganache doesn't even taste like chocolate more chemical than anything. Service was extremely slow when all they had to do was place doughnuts in a box -- also seemed like customers were an inconvenience. Overall absolutely go buy other doughnuts. Don't waste your money, product to cost ratio is 1 star.

My first visit to Love, Makoto and Beloved BBQ was fantastic. Love, Makoto is a large Japanese…read moreculinary hall near Georgetown University Law Center with several concepts under one roof, including Dear Sushi, Beloved BBQ, Hiya Izakaya, and the more casual Love on the Run. Street parking was surprisingly easy, but I highly recommend making a reservation because Beloved BBQ became completely packed by 7 p.m. Beloved BBQ is a Michelin Guide recognized Japanese steakhouse, and the atmosphere feels elevated and luxurious while still being relaxed and welcoming. Our server, Lydia, was wonderful. She gave us excellent recommendations, checked on us despite being incredibly busy, and even brought out additional dry ice so I could capture the perfect photo. Abu was also incredibly kind and attentive, and General Manager Lenny personally stopped by our table to ask about our experience. The entire staff made us feel so welcome. The Wagyu Tower was absolutely incredible, with the short rib being our favorite. We also loved the dragon roll, tuna crisp, and salmon. If you order only one appetizer, make it the oysters with chili koji. They were out of this world, and I could have easily eaten two trays! For drinks, we tried the Sakura Sour, lychee martini, and the zero proof Pomelo. The Sakura Sour was beautifully balanced, while the lychee martini was smooth and delicious. For dessert, we shared the Heartbreaker and Peach Moon and finished every bite. This is a wonderful choice for an elevated date night, girls' night, celebration, or special dinner in D.C. The food, service, atmosphere, and presentation were all excellent. I will definitely be back soon!

Love Makoto is a cool food hall with different restaurants inside. We tried Dear sushi for a…read morebirthday and the staff was so polite and professional after the group got rambunctious after a few bottles of sake. God bless them. The table got à la cart nigiri and they received large portions of fresh fish. The toro is great here. I ordered the omakase. While it had a cool concept of "old vs new school" methods of preparing the sushi. I ended up liking the simple flavors so next time I'll just go with the à la cart menu. The non sushi dishes were unremarkable. I found the omakase to be of poor value because the non sushi dishes were bland and uninteresting, and I was so hungry after. The thing that I couldn't get over was the rice. The rice was large kernels that tasted kind of like brown rice and had an odd texture. It did not stick together well and was falling apart when you picked it up. It was so distracting. Next time I will only order sashimi.

Delicious and unique cake and yeast donuts with over 20+ classic and monthly seasonal flavors. Best…read moreof all, the mini donuts are 1/2 of the size of the regular donuts. Don't forget about the cake donuts tucked in the back (behind the cashier) - just look up from the display case! The fall variety of Glazed Cider Cake Donut, Brown Sugar Bourbon Donut, Brown Sugar Pumpkin Donut, Mocha, Cookie Dough, and Matcha Latte Donut are my favorite! The super fluffy and moist cake Cider Cake Glazed hits the spot! Even though I prefer warm cider cake donuts, I didn't mind that it was room temperature. I couldn't resist the temptation to save the donut for the kids and noshed on the full donut not even leaving a crumb to spare! Nom nom nom. I've gotten it twice in Sept! The seasonal (Sept & March) Brown Sugar Bourbon donut was fun to try. It was topped with delicious maple cinnamon frosting with a custard filling. While I couldn't taste the Bourbon flavor, the donut was tasty. The Pumpkin version with a pumpkin puree filling was very tasty! The seasonal Cookie Dough (Sept) filled donut is very decadent. After trying the mini donut, I went back for the regular size! The seasonal (Oct) Caramel Apple Crumble Donut hit the spot with a maple salted caramel frosting and apple pie filling. The classic Mocha Donut filled with Mocha buttercream hit the spot! The seasonal (March) Matcha Latte cake Donut was divine! I wasn't a fan of the Salted Caramel Cider donut, Chocolate Cake donuts, they were a bit dry. The glaze coating helps to keep the donuts moist. My preference is for the cream-filled donuts and not jam filled puree donuts. I didn't really like the Blueberry jam donut, Lemon Basil filled with raspberry puree donut, Blueberry Crisp donut. There was nothing with those donuts, it's just a preference. The Hazelnut cream donut that didn't have the Nutella or ganache frosting that I expected. The Matcha donut filled with strawberry cream (April special) was way too sweet. Will come back for the Glazed Cider and seasonal donuts! Excited to try new flavors every month!

I used to frequent the Good Company down in Arlington, but switching jobs makes me much closer to…read morethis location. This is an amazing good company- the donuts, the coffee, the employees- just everything. The donuts are high quality, the lattes are always nice and strong, and the employees! They're kind, flexible, and helpful. I had ordered a 1lb donut for a party (that was gorgeous and delicious) and had to change the party date, so had to push the donut pick up date three weeks. Everyone was nothing less than lovely as they worked with me to confirm the new date, and did it with a smile. Thank you so much to everyone for such a positive experience. I'll continue to frequent here for big donuts, regular donuts, and lattes!

Located inside the Luna Food Hall (RIP to Vapiano's!) and pretty accessible. I needed an afternoon…read morepick me up and ordered the Tiramisu Latte (iced with oat milk) and my brother ordered a hot vanilla latte. The tiramisu latte may have been the best one that I've ever had and I've tried a good many. Service was direct and quick and there were a lot of grab and go options for pastries and sweet treats. Good amount of seating since it was a food hall.

located in a busy neighborhood and very busy inside. I had to try to move around people trying to…read moreget items from the bakery area and I had kids bumping into me several times when I was in line to pay. line went by quick. I didn't get any utensils or napkins in my to go order. I came in the afternoon on a weekend and they still had a good amount of selection. I thought the desserts and bakery items were ok. the bottom of one of the cakes I had was soggy. some of the bakery items tasted and felt over baked. They gave me one of their new glass cups for free for spending over $30

Love checking them out at Easter Market, I always go for a chai latte and it's one of the best I've…read morehad. Service is super speedy and they are often juggling tons of people at one time. I'd love to check out their brick and mortar one day.

Too delicious. Tried it first at Union Station. They were absolutely cute and very tasty. Highly…read morerecommend!

I've been going to Astro Donuts for about 10 years, and every time I'm in the area, I make a point…read moreto stop in. I always get the same thing: a fried chicken breast on a cheddar biscuit with honey butter and pickles. And yes, after all these years, it's still that good. When I worked in D.C., Astro Donuts was always a treat. I tried not to go too often because, well... that sandwich will catch up with you! But it's absolutely worth the occasional indulgence. The chicken breast is served warm on a cheddar biscuit, with that warm, melty honey butter soaking into the biscuit and pickles adding the perfect little tang. It is amazing. Add a little hot sauce, and you're set. It's truly a must-experience. The service was friendly, as always. They also offer bottled lemonade from a local business. I don't remember the name of the company, but it was perfectly tart and incredibly refreshing. The ambiance is casual. They offer outdoor seating, and there are also tables inside. I sat at an indoor table with bar stools and was able to relax and enjoy my food right away. I've also tried the donuts, and they do a good donut. My personal preference is for donuts that are really soft and squishy -- the kind you can squeeze and that practically melt in your mouth. That's my preference, so their donut texture isn't quite what I personally go for, but that's certainly not a knock on the donuts. Honestly, you can't go wrong with Astro Donuts. Get the fried chicken breast on the cheddar biscuit with the melty honey butter and pickles, add some hot sauce, grab a tart, refreshing lemonade, and enjoy. I always get the same thing, but one of these days I'm maybe finally going to try the chicken by itself. Because honestly, I don't know if I can not get that cheddar biscuit. It's part of the whole experience! Ten years later, and I'm still making the trip for that chicken breast and cheddar biscuit. That says a lot.

I consider myself a donut aficionado, so this is 100% a must-visit when you're in DC. Don't quote…read moreme, but I think there are a couple locations around the city (plus a food truck) and they all run the same menu. I always go for the classic vanilla glazed donut, a chicken sandwich with a little kick of hot sauce, and an OJ from the fridge. It's filling without making you feel sluggish after. Solid spot if you're a food influencer and need another DC stop to add to the list.

Stopped by for a quick afternoon pick me up coffee. Even at 4 p.m., the place was fairly busy and…read morelively. Good coffee menu that serves Intellegensia Coffee. The bar was well stocked and the barista made a great espresso shot, smooth and very creamy. I didn't get a chance to try the donuts but they looked tempting!! The donut case offered classic and unique spins on pastry flavors. Taking from other reviews, the donuts are awesome. I'll have to give them a shot for a breakfast option when I get a chance.

Overall a solid place to chill or get some work done…read more Great atmosphere. Spacious, open late-ish, and decent to study but music can be loud. Food and drinks are solid. There are unique options like the doissant and different doughnut varieties with what seems to be natural flavors. Service was good, Kevan knew the menu pretty well and was quick with the drinks Only negatives id say are that some sockets are too far from the seats to use and things are on the pricier side

nonono. we were so absolutely blown away by this that we are vowing to get it again before we…read moreleave. first of all, the pot pie? so juicy, so flavorful, so creamy + the mashed potato's & gravy on the side? perfect. i actually will be getting this again because it was that great. the salad was also great- loved the cornbread croutons as well- I've never had that before. would totally share though as it's a pretty big portion. my boyfriend got the chicken parm and french fries and he said the sandwich was fine, but the fries?! literally so good. AND THAT RANCH?! i am not a huge ranch girl, but i could've drank it. if you're ever craving french fries, pls don't think twice. the service was also great- the server brought out his food and said, "we're going to bring you more fries because there's not enough on your plate," AND LAUGHED!! like!! that's unheard of!! what great service! obsessed and will be going back.

Enjoyed dinner here. The ingredients were very fresh and there were a lot of choices. Everyone can…read morefind something here. I got the chicken pot pie. It was excellent! Service was good and the decor was welcoming.

Lovely corner market with friendly staff and food selection of drinks and snacks. I tried their…read moreBahn Mi and got quite obsessed with it, had it three days in a town for lunch.

Union Kitchen used to be my go to spot. However, their lack of inventory has become non existent…read more To make things worse, their prices are now approaching prices you would pay at an airport. Maybe that is why NO PRICES are listed, or if they are, they are outdated. Just get ready for the shock and awe when you go to checkout. Fortunately, Trader Joe's and Harris Teeter are a short walk from my community.

I finally made my way to Art and Soul inside the YOTEL Washington DC for brunch, and I have to say…read moreit was a pretty average experience. We arrived around 12:30 on a Saturday without a reservation. After reading several reviews beforehand, I saw multiple people mention that reservations really were not necessary because brunch is usually not very busy. They were absolutely right. There was only one other party in the restaurant when we walked in, and they were leaving as we were being seated. If you are looking for a last minute brunch spot, this is definitely one where you can probably walk right in. The restaurant itself has a clean, modern atmosphere with plenty of natural light. It is quiet and relaxed, making it a nice place if you want a slower paced brunch without the usual DC crowds. The dining room is comfortable, although it could have used a little more energy. Evelyn was our server, and she was very pleasant throughout our meal. She was kind and professional, but it felt like her attention was somewhere else. Considering we were the only table in the restaurant, I expected a bit more attentiveness. I am not sure what she was juggling behind the scenes, but service felt slower than it should have been with such a light crowd. We started with the cinnamon roll, and unfortunately, it was the biggest disappointment of the meal. It was hard, dry, and honestly tasted like it came straight from the grocery store. I have absolutely no issue with a store bought pastry, but at the very least, warm it up. Serving it cold and stale was a strange choice and made a poor first impression. For our entrees, Willie ordered the egg and cheese sandwich, which was simple and satisfying. I went with the Greek yogurt bowl and added a side of crispy turkey bacon. Let me tell you, that turkey bacon was AMAZING. It was perfectly crisp without being overcooked and ended up being my favorite thing on the table. We also customized the lemon blueberry pancakes so they would be something both of us could enjoy, and that turned out to be a good decision. They were light, fluffy, and had a pleasant lemon flavor without being overly sweet. I paired everything with a pineapple juice, which was refreshing and complemented brunch nicely. Overall, the food was a mixed bag. There were a few bright spots, especially the turkey bacon and pancakes, but nothing that really made me eager to rush back. The cinnamon roll was a complete miss, and the service, while friendly, lacked the attentiveness I expected given how empty the restaurant was. Art and Soul feels like one of those places that works if you are staying at the YOTEL or simply need a convenient brunch without a wait. It is comfortable, easy to get into, and has a few menu items worth ordering. However, in a city like Washington, DC that has so many outstanding brunch options, I do not see this becoming a regular stop for me. Overall rating: 6.9/10. I would come back if I did not have anywhere else in mind, but it would not be my first brunch recommendation.

The vibe is chic and comfortable, very nice for a date or family brunch…read more I'd rate the food a 9/10 (due to lacking flavor and ingredients when it came to our table however, the server explained there was a new chef in the kitchen and promptly corrected the issue). The lemon ricotta on the toast was my absolute favorite part of the meal! Quite pricey for a family brunch, but a great atmosphere and delicious option located right downtown and walking distance from local hotels.