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.

A small shop tucked on a side street off Wilson Blvd. My friend and I were walking in the area (we…read morehad first stopped at Eclairons down the street and parked there) and made our way over to Simona. The cafe itself is pretty small with only a few indoor tables but more outdoor seating available. My friend said they make their own focaccia bread and we each decided to get a Fancy Grilled Cheese. The bread was indeed amazing and flavorful. What made the grilled cheese unique was that they added a tomato-based jam/salsa of some kind that really added a nice fresh acidity to balance out the cheese. I believe they used two kinds of cheese, including brie which is my fav. The cheese was creamy and melty. The food came out pretty quickly and the staff was friendly. Definitely a nice stop if you're walking around the area although there was no shortage of food options!

We had their warm oatmeal and shakshuka. You order at the register and they bring the menu items to…read moreyour table. It was REALLY busy on a Saturday afternoon--we were lucky to snag a table while the kids were at a birthday party next door. The food was ok--I've had other menu items there that I like better. Wishing I had snagged dessert and coffee instead!

This is a new brunch, bakery in Westbard Bethesda, it's where the old Giant used to be…read more The Ambiance is quite relaxing, it's bright, spacious and inviting. Lots of seating inside and some outside for when the weather gets nice. The pastries look so delicious and appealing. I got the GF Passionfruit Krembo pastry for $7.50, it is made with coconut base and the top was a passion fruit mousse. Quite delicious. I also got the Matcha latte $5.00 hot drink. The bathrooms are clean, which is expected since it's a new place. There's a large selection of GF items and big selection of drinks too. I will definitely come back to try their salads and to have a nice fresh brewed coffee. The young lady who took my order was pretty friendly and explained the ingredients and patiently answered my questions.

Love the little bread mirror they have set up near the front, it's very cute! They have seatings…read morescattered around and the set up is like a typical asian bakery where you can grab your items but I was primarily here to try their tea since I love boba and if they call themselves teamania I hope that means its great. White Magnolia Milk Tea - Floral without being perfumey or too sharp! Pretty good balance of tea to milk ratio and reminds me of molly tea. 4/5 Jasmine Milk Tea - honestly pretty good too. feels like a molly tea knock off with the menu offerings, cup designs and even flavor profile. its slightly too sharp but still good. 3.75/5 Da Hong Pao Milk Tea - the tea flavor is there but it doesn't mix as well as the magnolia or jasmine. I think they are better at more floral teas but this wasnt bad. 2/5 Banana Pudding Matcha - Banana flavor was not strong, it was not sweet when it should have definitely been more sweet and the flavors just didnt mix very well 0.5/5 Portugese Tart - pretty good but nothing too memorable 2.75/5

This is one of the little Cafe near by the hotel we stayed when we went to Maryland recently…read more The place is pretty cute, bright and airy. Some seatings were comfy (the ones in the back) and the others was a bit hard. Most of the pastries are in the middle with sweet ones on one side and savoys on the other. The price was really reasonable. I saw so many savoy ones I would love to try if I ever visit at BF time. I saw they have Cronut (Croissant and Donut in one). I had had Cronut in Vegas (at the Paris Hotel), but the ones here looked a little different so I wanted to try. Mistake. It was extremely greasy. The oil soaked through the paper plate and I had to squeeze the pieces I cut with napkins to get as much oil out as possible. I would give it a 2 star, it would have been good if not so oily. The egg tarts on the other hand deserved a 5 star. Love it. The latte tasted fine, but it took them a while to make it (almost 10 mins) and served in the normal paper cup, I was hoping for a nice latte art since it took so long. Overall it is a wonderful place to sit around and enjoy some quiet time, just don't get the cronut unless they cut down on the oil...

Stumbled across this place. What a gem, highly recommend the hot bar. Will come back for a couple…read moresammy's I saw on menu, saw a cheesesteak that looked good as well.

My coworkers and I frequent this cafe because it is convenient and the food is pretty good. For the…read moremost part the staff is pretty friendly. Some can get a little snippy when it's busy but I understand. The breakfast sandwiches are pretty good and are reasonably priced. I do wish they would put a little more cream cheese on their bagels. I guess I could just request it next time. The hot bar/ salad bar are pretty yummy but are pretty expensive. I guess that's the price you pay for convenience.

Cafe Via Roma is a new Ethiopian cafe with an Italian twist. The cafe is intimate but spacious…read moreenough to host a larger group. When I walked in I immediately thought about hosting a writer's retreat here in the summer. The menu is a mix of pastries, sandwiches, and other hot foods. I got to try the smoked salmon bagel which was delicious, a biscoff inspired ice latte which I'm going back for and another sandwich that was great! My friend had the tiramisu caramel latte which she is still raving about! The owners were supper sweet and bright our food out right away.

I enjoyed my leisurely visit. Brought to my table, salmon with dill and cream cheese on a hot bagel…read morewas yummy as was my voluminous and stiffly-foamed cappuccino and chocolate-in-chocolate muffin. I stayed, listening to the soft music and the distinctive (London neighborhood?) accent from a nearby table while making good headway in my overdue library book. I look forward to returning!

We tried the fluffiest madelines from here! It was a nice, dense texture that went perfectly with…read moretea. We'll need to be back to try all their other goods as well!

"La Vie Est Belle " or just enjoy what you are eating. At Boulangerie Christophe that is easy to…read moredo. First, you eat with your eyes, the bakery is decorated for Cherry Blossom season with lovely pink lanterns and beautiful displays. There are plenty of bunnies for Easter as well. Then, you feast your eyes on the cases of croissants, sandwiches, and a variety of delicious tarts and pastries. Thank you, Larsa for your excellent service. She was so patient with me, as I made up my mind. I bought an almond croissant and a moulan pastry. They were both fabulous. The almond croissant was light and flaky with a delicious filling. The moulane pastry had coconut cream, mango filling, and layers of heavenly goodness. I just wanted to savor the taste. It was craveable. My last review was 3 years ago when they opened. I am so glad to see the same quality and love baked into each of their desserts.

For those unfamiliar, Compass Coffee is like the local version of Starbucks. Out of all the local…read morecoffee shops, it's home to the most locations across the D.C. area. Started by two veterans, Compass has weathered some bumpy roads over the last few years with leadership, splits, and unions. That said, this location is quite large. Ironically, it's close to a Starbucks in Spring Valley in Northwest D.C. Walk inside and order a pastry or one of their many coffees. Their almond butter latte is among my favorites. The actual space is large with plenty of seats from tables, booth seating, to high top tables. There are plenty of outlets and strong free WiFi. Restrooms are in the very back.

Dropped in this morning for my usual Flat White Latte. "Jackson" was behind the counter.. great…read moreservice. Yes. The service has changed a bit since acquisition, yet the ambiance is similar: Warm, clean, comfortable, welcoming, and friendly.

They've changed their roaster to Passenger. Used to be Small Planes…read more Drip is still very delicious.

Came to Doubles on a friday afternoon to co-work with a friend and had a great time! Even though it…read morewas packed inside and out, the patio is huge so we were still able to find a spot with room to spread. To eat we both had the love game which is an egg cheese and bacon jam sandwhich with a nice sweetness from the jam and spicy kick from the chilli oil. Was a hearty sandwhich with delicious focaccia with tons of sesame. There was a little snafu with my order being sent in so I had to confirm after 30 minutes of waiting and they resubmitted the ticket and gave me two free drink tokens for the wait -- so kind! Really lovely customer service. I had both an iced espresso tonic and an iced vanilla matcha latte. Both were fab! My only complaint is that drinks here only come in one size and that size isnt big enough for me. Give me the 24 oz of caffinated goodness! Overall loved my food and drinks, the great customer service, and lovely casual vibe. A little crowded but worth the wait.