the place is so chill. The food is so good and not expensive at all. The sourdough is unbelievable…read moreand the red white and blue danish is amazing.

Best Buns 5 We've…read morebeen to Best Buns several times over the years, but somehow I've never gotten around to writing a review. Since we were back in the area for a DMV for a brief visit we knew exactly where we were stopping before heading to the airport. Hubs ordered his usual sausage, egg and cheese sandwich , and I ordered the bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich along with an iced mocha. I had completely forgotten they have a Starbucks on-site with a limited menu. Of course, I couldn't leave without grabbing a cookie and a chocolate croissant for later. The food arrived fresh, hot, and exactly as expected. The staff is always friendly and personable. You see professionals, students and the locals coming in and out, but there is seating available. Conversations are at a minimum and despite the attached restaurant you can still hear yourself and the other person without yelling. One thing I appreciate about Best Buns is the consistency. Whether it's been months or years between visits, the quality never seems to change. The sandwiches are flavorful, the ingredients taste fresh, and nothing feels like it was sitting around waiting to be reheated. Everything is prepared to order, and you can taste the difference. My sandwich disappeared one bite at a time, and Hubs completely demolished his croissant sandwich without hesitation. That's usually all the confirmation I need. Some restaurants are good. Some are memorable, but there are the places that become part of your routine whenever you're back in town. Best Buns has earned that status for us. Five stars earned! Consistently fresh. Consistently delicious. We'll be dropping in on another turn and burn later this month...

I stopped by this relatively new spot in Tysons for lunch and had a really solid experience. The…read moreplace itself is clean and modern with a sleek red-and-black interior and plenty of seating. When I went, I was actually the only customer, so service was super quick and the staff was very friendly. I ordered the meat shawarma, fries, and a water, which came out to about $13 total. The shawarma itself was pretty small, but considering it's only $7, it makes sense. What it lacked in size it definitely made up for in flavor. The meat was really juicy and tender, and you could tell everything was fresh. The fries were also great, crispy on the outside and soft inside, exactly how fries should be. I finished everything and felt pretty satisfied, but if you're someone with a bigger appetite or want to feel really full, you might want to add a second shawarma since they're fairly small. They also have burgers and a few other types of shawarma on the menu, so there are some good options if you're going with friends or want to try something different next time. Overall it was a flavorful, satisfying lunch and a good value for the price. If you're in the Tysons area and want something quick and tasty, I'd definitely come back.

As a newly opened spot, my expectations were high--mainly because the staff gave off a different…read morekind of energy, and that usually signals good food. Parking out front can be a bit of a hassle, but there's ample parking available in the back, which makes things easier. The ambiance is somewhat hard to define, largely due to the interior layout. The right side feels like a traditional restaurant, while the left side leans more toward a fast-food style with its menu and setup. That said, this is definitely not fast food. The small sandwiches and fries took some time to arrive, but once they did, the wait made sense--the flavors delivered. Don't know why it is called sandwiches, since it is meat in a roll.... We tried a variety of items, including chicken, beef, and the smash burgers. With below-average prices and above-average taste, the main trade-off is portion size. If you're coming in hungry, ordering double is probably a good idea. The staff was friendly, though given that this is a newly opened place, I expected a bit more enthusiasm and excitement around the food. There's a heater in the back seating area, but the insulation doesn't seem great--so if you plan to dine in during winter, dressing warmly is recommended. Back to what really matters: the food. The pome beef sandwich was excellent, with the perfect chewy texture and great flavor. Perhaps a hint of more sauce it could touch another level. The fries were also unique--soft on the inside yet crunchy like chips on the outside. I would go back again for the food!

Food, service, ambiance are 5-star but I never learned whether it was Katherine with a K or…read moreCatherine with a C. Support local businesses especially exceptional ones like Blessing Cafe.

Blessings Cafe has always been my go-to place for lunch at work. The employees are incredibly…read morecheerful, the space is welcoming, and the food is delicious! Blessings Cafe just did a big renovation and re-opened August 6th, and the renovation looks FANTASTIC! I love the new tile decor, and they have added on some new items to their menu they're trying out (the Stack [breakfast], Yogurt & Granola, Hummus Chicken Wrap, Italian Hero cold sandwich, and Turkey Pesto cold sandwich [different from the panini]). They also now have pastries from Fresh Baguette, yum! And a new coffee menu that looks fabulous, though I don't drink coffee so can't chime in on how delicious I'm sure it is. And they still have fresh-baked warm cookies any time! The new seating layout is fantastic and makes much more sense for the cafe, in my opinion - allows people to wait off to the side when things get crowded for lunch time, and people can come and relax here and enjoy a meal more comfortably than before. I absolutely love this family-owned business They also allow you to order all your food ahead of time for pick-up on their website (except the pastries). And if you get food to go, they leave little smiley faces on your box. Just a little extra blessing to send you on your way.

What a gem in McLean! I have only had the lamb gyro, the club, and the meatball sub. All were…read moreyummy and satisfying. I love a good sandwich at a decent price-check and check. I am giving it a 5 because it is a deli and doesn't put on airs.

This is a place that I enjoy coming as a break during work or a break from life after a busy day at…read morework. The atmosphere makes me feel like I'm in an open and community spot. There are tables and televisions at the correct angels to show but not distract. I can come here and want to not see or interact with anyone! And I get it here. Their lunch hours are busy at times but I still feel like I am alone at my table and no patients around. Their staff know you but they also learn you. At days I talk for hours and other days I just want to say hi and be left alone. The staff here makes me feel exactly how I want each time. They also bring the food to you without a word! Sometimes I'll just get a nod when I feel private and sometimes I'll get small talked when I'm being talkative! It is hard to find a spot to get a slice AND get these feelings of a good place to be. All the employees are hard working. They worked longer. They worked harder. And they worked well. Much better than myself. The good gets 4/5. The staffing and vibe of the lobby. 5/5.

The service was quick and courteous. Facilities clean, and the food was awesome. Also great value…read morefor the price not high priced at all. We will definitely be back

I had the Gyro platter and the zucchini sticks and some coffee. My black coffee was a solid 7 of…read more10. My zucchini sticks were 9/10 and the tomato sauce, for dipping (I assume marinara) was a solid 8/10, the gyro meat was a solid 7/10, the pita bread 6/10, the fries 7/10, the tzatziki was 6/10 and the feta cheese 8/10. All together it was a good meal and the price point for this corner of VA, was good! The customer service was solid. 9/10. Everything was good. The only downsides: tzatziki could have been a bit thicker, tastier, and more abundant. Parking in that strip mall sucks sometimes. Overall, I think it's a great place. A classic sit down diner feel. I will be going back to explore their menu. And if you read this, definitely order the zucchini sticks. :)

Been coming here for a longggg time now and it's still my family's number one sandwich stop…read more Introduced me to the concept of jalapeño coleslaw and Ive never been the same. It's extremely popular now and Im happy for them but now they're slammed all the time and it does take a sec for our food to get out and sometimes they forget things on big orders. We prefer this location to the others though when it comes to how good the food is. Something about the other location makes our stomachs turn and were not sure what it is. Its not really a sit down place anymore, Id recommend ordering ahead. I only have a picture of the toffee cake because I can never remember to take a picture right when it comes out! Too excited I forget and eat half of it

Red Bird Hot Chicken is a new chicken chain like Daves Hot Chicken except the chicken is Halal or…read moreacceptable to eat for Muslims (I'm not). Food was chicken sandwich with fries. I got the one sandwich with fries for $10.They don't combine sodas with their meals. Sodas are $2.50 more. They offer a two chicken sandwiches with fries meal for $13. Service was quick. There is very little seating at Red Bird Hot Chicken stores. Maybe four tables. There are some reviews on YouTube that you might find interesting. They offer a chicken rice bowl for about $10 that I'll try next time. They also have an app for deal offers & rewards of 1 point for each $1 spent.

Absolutely amazing. After being in the area, we were looking around for a lunch spot. I stumbled…read moreacross Capo on maps and was surprised at its insanely high ratings. We popped in and took a while to read the menu options. I landed on a giant Italian Combo, a beer, side of fries, and a tiramisu. Everything was amazing. There's high top seating inside and even a full bar with seating as well. The staff was great, everything tasted amazing, I'd absolutely go back (and plan to do so). After grubbing we listened to Capo by NLE to top it off

A solid spot to pick up lunch from to go - a few seats at a counter but not many and no outdoor…read moreseating. I ordered a sandwich and wanted to make it a combo but they only do it with fries, no chips. For most, thats an awesome deal - I just personally wanted chips. They have the fancier drinks and not your typical soda options so keep this in mind. My roasted turkey sandwich was $14.95 to start, and toppings like pepper relish cost extra (I feel like a spread should not be half a dollar but sure). Meat quality was good and bread felt fresh but just a little hard to chew. For basically 16$, there was only two thin slices of provolone. Compared to some of the photos I saw, the sandwich was a bit lacking on the toppings of meat/cheese. People super friendly and service was quick. They had tons of desserts, pasta salad, and a few actual pasta dishes on the menu too. I'll have to come in to give them a try for a cheesesteak or the caesar salad wrap next.

The owner is SUPER nice! Came here for a quick bite and got full service with a smile. Really…read morefresh ingredients and delicious.

You know what I like the most? Freshhhhh ingredients. Ingredients that are picked with love. Look…read moreat those colors!