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    Gallery Cafe Ballston

    4.5 (36 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Grilled chicken Mediterranean wrap
    Shawna M.

    Overall a clean place with fresh food. I got the Mediterranean chicken wrap and it was good, but the chicken was a tad dry. The vegetables were fresh and the right texture. I do wish it had more tzatziki sauce. The onion rings were crunchy and hot, but 6 for almost $5 felt a little steep. The service was quick and we were in and out in a few minutes. Would I come back? Yes. Would I recommend for a quick lunch? Also yes

    Chicken Teriyaki
    Ailun H.

    I can't believe it took me so long to give Gallery Cafe a try. To be honest, saw it for the first time on Google Maps/Yelp a month ago and glad my friend was also willing to give it a try today for lunch. This place is pretty integrated within the corporate office buildings and hidden from the view of main streets - everyone we saw who got food here seemed to work nearby (and wearing business casual). There are lots of options here. It's a Korean inspired cafe that sells sandwiches, omelettes, soups with a Korean flair. Additionally, they also have staples like japchae, bibimbap, and other rice dishes. There's also a variety of drinks and chips that you'd see at a deli. There seems to be an extensive coffee selection and they use Illy beans. CHICKEN TERIYAKI - 11.99 It comes in a big takeout container with a heaping amount of chicken on top and a bed of rice (you can choose between white or brown) with stir-fried green bell peppers and romaine lettuce in between. They also have "Yum yum" sauce which you can ask to drizzle on top to enhance the flavor. Not sure what it was, but it was creamy - maybe sesame based? I'd personally ask for a light amount of sauce for the food to not be overly saturated. Overall, the chicken was tasty and cooked well. You really get a good bang for your buck. It was a lot of food for me and I'm glad I can get a second meal out of it. I'll definitely be back soon to try out other options they have like their bibimbap with bulgogi or the japchae. Honestly, their more American options sound amazing as well. Super happy we stopped by here today for lunch and that we branched out from our usual and overeaten Wilson Street restaurants.

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    Daniel S.

    Had a breakfast sandwich it was ok but not very good. It was hot and fresh but the bread and ingredients weren't very good. I will prob not eat here again.

    2 eggs & cheese croissant sandwich and a latte.
    Hoda A.

    I had an appointment in the same building, first patient of the day. As I was walking back to my car afterwards, I noticed this cafe. I was looking for coffee. This East Asian cafe is large in size and serves breakfast and lunch. I ordered a latte and a 2-egg and cheese croissant sandwich (two eggs in one sandwich not 2 egg sandwiches). However, there was a bit of a language barrier because they charged me for two sandwiches but they quickly refunded me when they realized their mistake. (The sandwich is named 2 egg on the menu because they use two eggs.) As of December 29th 2021, this cafe was open.

    Chicken rice bowl
    Yurie H.

    This cafe has a super nice vibe. Spacious interior, and the workers are great! The food tastes amazing and the prices are super good here! I would definitely recommend trying one of the hot sandwiches here. The menu is extensive with lots of subs, rice bowls, wraps, omelets, soup, and etc. One of the best cafes I've been to in nova.

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    Jeff L.

    Came in for a quick breakfast. Western omelette and coffee. Quick and tasty! Glad I came in.

    Super fresh!
    Qianlei L.

    BEST SANDWICH PLACE EVER!!! I had to look for a new lunch place after Cosi closed down. So happy I found this place. I had their Adams Morgan chicken sandwich. Their ingredients are SO FRESH and chicken has been marinated so it's super flavorful!! I also love they have fruit cups that look fresh! Also they serve lunch menu all day - most places only do after 11 am. Will be coming back a lot!

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    Nice selection of hot and cold sandwiches. The Italian is excellent. Good fast service! Will be back!

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    Delicious, clean, and with a really great mix of standard and unusual menu items for a sandwich shop.

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    4 years ago

    Only if you are in a pinch for something quick and simple. Didn't care for the prefab burgers. Fries were fine and service was good.

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    7 years ago

    Sooo good! Tucked away from the main ballston area this place is worth the walk. Priced well and clean.

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    4 years ago

    Try the breakfast burrito. It will cure your hangover. Good service, with comfy seating.

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    8 years ago

    Solid deli, good and affordable sandwiches, custom salads. Good for a quick lunch out of the office!

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    I gotta give it up for Kaldi's. My first time visiting and while the prices are a little steep…read more(especially for food - $23 for a chicken Caesar salad), I'd def come back. About that $23 salad: The portion is a little skeet (that's an STL term - look it up) but the chicken was honestly juicy and flavorful as hell. And, the salad was full of very fresh spinach, and maybe other greens, as well as a good dressing. They provided a healthy amount of shaved Parmesan, which is my favorite. I would definitely order this again if I knew I was going to be around for a while and really wanted a salad. The vibe inside is so cute. This particular location is huge and there are various types of seating available. They have Wi-Fi, which is helpful., and some of their furniture is super comfy. It is the perfect place to connect or reconnect with a friend. I have never been much of a coffee shop, girl, but I could definitely see myself coming here multiple times a week. Service was good. I didn't interact with them much because all I did was order from a little QR code at my table and they dropped it off, but when observing them interacting with other customers, they seemed nice For the size of this place and people coming in and out, it was surprisingly clean, too. I didn't check the bathrooms out, but parking outside was paid but easy.

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    Tyrell. Remember that name…read more If you're heading to the new True Food Kitchen on Wilson, Tyrell is the person you want taking care of your table. My wife and I stopped in for lunch on a beautiful spring day in Northern Virginia, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The atmosphere was relaxed, the restaurant was busy without feeling crowded, and both the reservation process and check-in were seamless. One thing that stood out was the hospitality. Because of my wife's food allergies, Austin, the manager, personally stopped by our table to make sure her meal could be prepared safely and that she would be able to fully enjoy her experience. After walking through a few modifications, he ensured everything was handled with care. It was a thoughtful touch that demonstrated genuine concern for the guest experience. The food was excellent, but what made the visit memorable was the people. We ate well, shared plenty of laughs with our server, and genuinely enjoyed our time there. With the energy of Ballston just outside and the restaurant's beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows bringing in the spring sunshine, it was one of those lunches that reminds you why dining out can still feel special. We'll definitely be back.

    This was my first time dining at True Food Kitchen and I'm so happy that I did! The food & drinks…read morewere good and so was the service. I had the Jambalaya Pasta which was well seasoned and hearty while my coworker had the Turkey Burger which he said was absolutely delicious and not dry. I found that some of these restaurants with "whole food with real, fresh ingredients" are super bland but just as their website states everything was truly "Tasty AF"! Marisa, our server, was so attentive, energetic, and courteous throughout. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations! The food came out quickly and was piping hot. Working nearby I can't wait to try the rest of the menu and happy hour.

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