The food was fantastic! I had one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. I ordered the…read moreJuanita, and it was absolutely delicious. The homemade tortillas were fresh and flavorful, and the freshly ground coffee was nothing short of magnificent. My only small drawback was that our waitress didn't check in on us very often, but I believe she may have been new. Even so, she was friendly, and the overall service was still very good. I would definitely come back for another amazing breakfast!. The area is small but it has a nice atmosphere. I highly recommend.

I've only been here once in 15 years so I thought since I drive by it almost daily I should give…read morethem another visit with a carryout order. They have maybe 6 tables for dine-in eating. I ordered two of salmon dinner and a dinner of fried whiting. Salmon comes with white rice (I don't know why I didn't see this and change it to something else), sautéed spinach. The salmon was cooked well done, seasoned well but not overly salty. The portion size rivals many big restaurants which I was delighted by. The spinach was nicely seasoned & a good portion also. The whiting was divided into sections and came with fries and cup of coleslaw. The seasoning seemed to be the same as the salmon which I liked. The fries were not too thin, not too thick. A little crunchy on the edges and tender inside. All in all it's a win.

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!

This was my first time visiting this establishment and the food was so delicious! I had the catfish…read moreand grits BOMB! I went to the Milk and Honey Location on H Street and will definitely be back when I visit DC. I appreciate the southern hospitality from everyone. Althought you guys were doing the H street event you still made sure your costumers inside received their food with a smile at a good wait time. Much love from Boston (the real Boston )​

I enjoyed my experience. Food was amazing and service was great. I highly recommend. Honey chicken…read morewas great.

This is our favorite traditional place to dine in while im Washington DC. On the last day of my…read morestay, my daughter and I came for brunch, which is traditional. The weight was super busy, but we were able to meet a couple on the way in who had a reservation. When we got up to the front, we noticed that the couple ran to the counter at the bar and got seats. When we asked the hostess, how long the wait for a party of two would be she said one hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. I had to catch my flight so we definitely could not wait that long. Right when we were about leave and walk away, the very kind and nice couple (Montez & Alayna) that we met walking up, told us that they had secured bar seats and that we could take their breakfast brunch dining reservation. THIS WAS A BLESSING! I purchased their first round of drinks because they were generous with their reservation. There are great people in this city, thanks! We were seated right away at a dining table, and the place was packed, as usual. Our server was wonderful. I believe her name was Alisha or Aisha, and she took care of us very well. We ordered: Naan Bread Appetizer, Blueberry Pancakes with Mascarpone, side of chicken sausage, Creme Brûlée French Toast, side of scrambled eggs, and side of Hash browns. For beverages we had coffee and apple juice plus water. Our food came out within 10 to 12 minutes and everything was delicious and amazing. We were so stuffed and really enjoyed our time here. At the end of our reservation the restaurant Manager approached us (named Derek or Ryan) with the gentleman from the couple who gave us his reservation. They surprised us each with a decadent dessert! This was in response to us buying their first round of drinks. The customer service of our server was AMAZING, the food was DELICIOUS, and the surprise desserts were FABULOUS! This is definitely our go-to restaurant in DC. Thank you for another AWESOME experience!! it's about to rain. I see it.

went here for sunday brunch, made a reservation using one of the apps. showed up on time and there…read morewas a line, it's a good idea to make a reservation. Still, had to wait a few minutes but no biggie. Server came by almost immediately but then disappeared for some time, I think she was slammed. After we ordered the food arrived pretty promptly. Food was pretty good, standard comfort food. I also had a spicy bloody mary and enjoyed it even though I dont typically like them. I do contunue to think celery is an affront to humankind though. People watching was pretty good, an important component for brunch. Would I go back? Not sure there are many good places to brunch.

The manager, Bianca, saved the evening. We had reservations for a for a group of 6 to celebrate a…read morefriend's birthday, but the restaurant was experiencing a problem with their air-conditioning. What could have been a totally bad situation turned out favorably when Bianca took control. She made sure the birthday girl had a cake for us all to enjoy. She even covered the food for our friend. Her positive energy in the midst of an uncomfortable situation was a testament to her leadership. In addition, our server, Naphtali, was very patient and attentive. His soft-spoken and peaceful demeanor added to our ability to ultimately have an enjoyable outing. Again, Bianca, thank you so much for all you did to make our evening enjoyable.

Came here for brunch with my friend on a Monday. The restaurant wasn't packed but a few were seated…read morein the main dining room and outside patio. We stood at the podium for 10 minutes and servers and the hostess passed us several times without acknowledging us or sitting us. We had a reservation. I ordered the chicken biscuit sandwich and subbed the reg eggs with egg whites. My dish came out great. I loved the spicy sauce it was accompanied by. My friend had the oxtail grits which she's had before and loved it. My rating is mostly for the initial walk on and experience. However, our food and server was good! There's street parking in the area but there's some homelessness in the area and feisty so just be diligent and careful.

Been in DC for over 2 weeks visiting. During that time I have eaten at several locations, none of…read morewhich were repeated with the exception of Heat Da Spot. The food here is phenomenal. The coffee is out of this world. Above that, the family that runs the place is super friendly and inviting, you feel like you are family when you walk in the door. Not sure what to order? They are more than happy to offer some suggestions. Next time I'm in DC, this is definitely the first place to stop. I will be missing the coffee when I am back home.

We ordered the Ethiopian breakfast with an extra sambosa and added beef tibs. The sambosas were…read moreabsolutely amazing! Definitely our favorite part. The Ethiopian style breakfast is just scrambled eggs, and the beef was an extra cost. It was definitely very pricey ($40), with the beef being $9 add on for not that much beef. Friendly and quick service but probably would try a more meat forward dish next time! Ambiance is more for takeout but there's some seating inside!

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 :)

Every course was an A+. Best chicken parm I've had, without a doubt. The artichoke toast is a…read moresleeper hit; perfect balance of fat and acid. We also loved the rigatoni alla vodka. The ambiance is also excellent. Imagine if your favorite red sauce Italian place and your neighborhood dive bar had a baby. Staff was also exceptionally friendly and attentive. Service stellar. Can't wait to come back for happy hour!

**I would give 4/5 stars if I was not gluten free**…read more I was highly disappointed in this restaurant for their almost complete lack of gluten free options- in this day and age, most if not all restaurants have an option for gluten free pasta and pizza- to the point where I didn't even research beforehand because places are usually so accommodating. I ended up having an appetizer or two (salad-based), but could not eat any of the entrees. Gluten free people- do not come here unless you only want a salad-based appetizer or drink! & I would strongly recommend that the restaurant get a gluten free pasta and crust to have on hand.

So many things to love about Emma's torch! First and foremost is their mission - providing culinary…read moretraining to refugees to empower them to have the skills and confidence to succeed in the food industry. This was apparent in the warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone was working together as a team, learning, being patient, and you could see the growth and confidence happening in real time. It was really inspiring to see. Service was great - quick, friendly, and helpful. The food was very tasty and inexpensive - breakfast sandwiches were well-portioned and under $10. They also had lattes, coffees, and teas. They have an outdoor patio overlooking Rhode Island Avenue and seating inside with their nternet if you are looking for a workspace, meeting place, or coffee/snack shop. Emma's Torch seemed to be a community favorite with returning customers greater warmly and community activities and events posted in the store. This will become a regular part of our rotation!

I randomly found Emma's Torch on Yelp while looking for a breakfast spot in the area. Upon entry, I…read morenoticed how small and quaint it was. They were also playing great music. Customer service was great and I was greeted immediately. It wasn't crowded but there was a steady flow of customers while I was there. I ordered the Breakfast Wrap, which was fantastic along with a Granny Smith apple lemonade. I would've never thought to put those two items together but it was easily one of the best lemonades I've ever tried. I had to order a second one when my daughter decided my drink was now for her. Speaking of, my daughter ordered the Nutella Stuffed French Toast and rated it a 100/10. While waiting for my order, I had a chance to speak with one of the head chef's and he told me about the culinary program their offer to teach refugees culinary skills. I loved hearing that tidbit about the shop and found it truly admirable. Overall, my only gripe is the street parking situation can be a little tough but it wasn't too bad on this particular morning. I would absolutely return.

A local butcher that sources it's meat locally and ethically? Yes please!…read more Solo Butcher in Takoma Park rocks! Great sandwiches and they don't use seed oils in their fries (they use beef tallow!) the Philly is one of their best sandwiches and the meat tastes so good and fresh that I'm convinced people are in the back slicing uo the cows.

Decided to visit after hearing a lot of good things from social media. Staff was very chill and…read morepolite, very good vibes. Shared the sir lambcelot and the bulgogi with another. It was very disappointing. The sir lambcelot despite being served a large quantity of lamb, it was dry within the mass of lamb and bland. The only way it was somewhat moist on the surface was the sauce which was nice and tangy but not enough. The top of the sandwich was soggy somehow but it was probably from the heat steaming inside the wrapper. The Bulgogi which i had high hopes was even more disappointing. The sauce, was overly sweet and really really sour. It was as if they took the pickling vinegar used for the cucumbers and dumped it into the sauce. Despite all the sauce, I didn't think meat could be tough and dry. Overall: one sandwich was over seasoned and the other was under seasoned. Both sandwiches were underwhelming and the meats in both of them were dry. I dunno if it was just a bad day but it seems this place is over hyped.