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.

Homey neighborhood spot in the best possible way. It was so…read morebusy for 8 am on a Tuesday morning- lots of regulars, workers ending their shifts in the morning and tons of to go orders for people starting their days. Bring cash and an appetite. Portions are enormous and lasted us two meals per plate. Really great classic no frills breakfast!

Was once fond of this place but the service has slipped. I don't understand how it takes 25 minutes…read moreto get a breakfast sandwich and potatoes yet everything was still undercooked. Toast is soggy, over medium egg was undercooked, and potatoes were mushy! When I asked for some extra veggies on my potatoes for the wait (to combat the obvious mush I was about to be given) I was told "it's already ready, it's coming" and was dismissed for another 4 minutes until my food was brought to me.

My wife and I were hungry and wanted to go somewhere in the neighborhood. We heard about His & Hers…read moreand decided to stop by. We walked in on a Saturday afternoon and it was completely empty. The cook was sitting at one of the tables and the waitress was behind the bar (they don't serve alcohol) hoping someone would come in. There is an upstairs and a downstairs. We did not go downstairs but I'm assuming there are plenty of seats like upstairs. We ordered the hangry breakfast, which came with French toast, eggs and potatoes, the salmon burger and the chicken & waffles. It's a good thing we ordered so much becaus the chicken and waffles only comes with 4 wingettes. We ordered water but were told they were out of ice. Instead my wife ordered a $4 CANNED SODA because that is the only thing they had cold. $4 for a can is insane by the way. Since we were the only ones in the establishment we expected the food to come quickly but that seemed to take 20-25 minutes as well. Our food eventually arrived. The French toast was good. Flavorful but small. Sandwhich bag slices of bread. The potatoes were clearly from the Walmart frozen foot section. The eggs were ok. My wife's waffle was cool however the chicken was BLAND and SEASONLESS. We didn't even finish them. For $18 I expected more. The salmon burger was by far the best thing there. A thick cut of salmon that was flavorful. We should have gotten two of those. The waitress was nice. The food is overpriced. I should have known when we walked in and the place was empty. Not sure how they stay open having brunch without alcohol but to each is own. One and done for me as a neighborhood guy. The food isn't great and the prices are high. No reason to return.

Don't go here - period. I went with my partner attempting to support a local business and have…read morebrunch - I wish I'd cooked at home. They don't have typical bacon or sausage because "the owners don't eat pork" which really sounds like something more appropriate for their house, and not their restaurant business on Rhode island ave. The "chicken sausage" was a shriveled up piece of chicken paste that they cooked in the microwave. I ordered scrambled eggs, and when they came out, they had that crust that scrambled eggs get when they sit out after being cooked. The grits were lumpy and outside of the cheese sauce they put on the top - had no flavor. The French toast tasted like milk eggs and burnt grill. And the pancakes, were very obviously pre made and microwaved. Additionally - the meal I ordered is listed to come with a bread, eggs, a side and a meat. I asked for bacon, and was told the owners don't eat pork. I asked for the chicken sausage.. 5 minutes later the server asked me if I wanted the sausage spicy or not. Then when she brought the bill, there was a $4 up charge for spicy sausage that she neither told me, nor was it on the menu. And to make matters worse - the sausages were not spicy and were actually just flat out nasty. This is a SAD excuse for a restaurant. I'm sad that I spent calories walking there and dollars eating there.

I am so glad that this place is still doing well! And what's better than a Sunday Funday with their…read morepretty darn good happy hour? Somehow, I had only been to this place during the winter time, but it is a completely different vibe during the warmer months. The outdoor space is stunning, and everything just feels brighter and happier. The staff are really nice, the patrons are enjoying themselves, and they just have excellent food. My friend and I happen to come during this fashion show event so there were complimentary hors d'oeuvres for everybody present, but we still ordered delicious deviled eggs (I could've eaten a whole tray of them) and had some great cocktails. You know, for the first time ever, I paid attention to a bunch of board games that they have on a shelf. But based on the stuff that's on the shelf in front of them, I am not 100% sure that they are up for grabs, but it still looks cool. Anyone who is in this area should definitely pay them a visit. You won't regret it.

Pennyroyal Station is such a gem. Went for dinner mid February around 7pm. The vibe is quaint,…read morepeaceful, and incredibly welcoming every time I visit. The service was attentive and kind, and I really appreciated the thoughtful recommendations. Our food was absolutely delicious, I had the crab cake with the potato wedges and the overall experience was a great time. I truly enjoy coming here -- it never disappoints!

So glad to have this addition to the neighborhood. It's very easy to order for takeout, and the…read moredining room is nice enough for a couple but family friendly as well. Tile floors throughout, it's wheelchair accessible. This is a family affair, and an establishment that deserves community support. The food is great - honest to god one of the best gyros I've had in the city and the whole menu is very affordable for the quality. This is a regular stop for our

Earlier this year, a friend and I visited. its Dc newest scratch-kitchen and I was really…read moreimpressed. The space felt welcoming, and the menu had a wide range of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I started with the Egg Rolls and Wings, which were both flavorful and cooked just right. For my mains, I tried the Breakfast Hash, Chicken and Waffles, Lamb Gyro, and Rockfish. Each dish had its own unique flavor, but the Chicken and Waffles stood out as a perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the Rockfish was incredibly fresh. To finish, I had the Chocolate Cake and Bread Pudding. Both were rich and comforting, and I would definitely order them again. What really made the experience special was the customer service. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything came out perfectly. I left feeling like I had found a new go-to spot in the city.

I dined here with family visiting from out of town. Kola took our order for five without a notepad…read more I'll admit I was a little worried, but everything came out exactly right. Color me impressed! The eggs were fluffy, the chicken sausage was flavorful, and Kola was attentive throughout. I'd definitely recommend this location.

The experience was wonderful. I had a great conversation with with Fah about her Thai about her…read moreculture and I loved how willing she shared a stranger at BB in the brooklland DC. If you come, ASK FOR AFAH. Amazing and Holy Spirit .

We just moved into the neighborhood and wanted to start exploring the local restaurants. We could…read morenot have picked a better starting place!! Provost is an absolute JOY - the ambience, the service, THE FOOD!!! The restaurant accommodated us when we had to push our reservation back and then were very gracious and attentive when we were seated. We went on a Friday night and there was a DJ spinning an excellent set from the 70s/80s/90s mostly. It was a little bit loud, but the vibe was so joyful that we didn't mind. I don't know if the DJ is a nightly feature. My husband had the fried whole red snapper and the garlic spinach. He ate every last morsel, except the one tiny bite I managed to steal. Excellent flavor, moist, perfectly spiced. I ordered the Mac n Cheese balls as an appetizer and the grilled shrimp and cheese grits as my main. The cheese balls arrived piping hot and SO DARN GOOD. Heaven. And the shrimp and grits were also delicious. The shrimp was perfectly cooked - not rubbery or tough at all. I took some of the grits and one cheese ball home so that I'd have room for dessert. Opted for the caramel drizzled cheesecake. Perfection. Provost feels like you're walking into your best friend's house for dinner and maybe a little partying, too. It was a wonderful introduction to the neighborhood- can't wait to go back!

An automatic 20% gratuity on a called in take out order is extremely unnecessary…read more I asked for it to be removed but was told the charge comes with everything. I've been previously for dine in and take out experiences (the auto gratuity was a first time experience today) and the food is generally hit or miss. But I am local and try to black and woman owned business in the area. I may be back to dine in but this is likely my last takeout experience. Food pics coming soon.

Beautiful ambience & relaxing atmosphere. Eden, the owner, was very welcoming & helpful. Omelet &…read moreFull' was delicious & flavorful with fresh veggies. The bread was warm, toasted and soft inside. Highly recommend checking this place out!

A hub for D.C.'s Eritrean community, Eden's Kitchen is run out of a house along Bladensburg Road NE…read moreby a mother and her son. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it's worth visiting. They will treat you like family. There's easy street parking nearby. Walk inside to Eritrean art on the walls and a small bar area and a side room with small tables. Outside is a medium-sized outdoor patio with tables, chairs, and umbrellas for shade. To feed two of us, we ordered the vegetarian combo with six items- Ades, Yellow Split Peas, Alicha, Collard Greens, Shiro, and Cabbage. Everything was prepared by the mom and well-seasoned. My favorites were the Shiro (puree of chickpeas in a sauce) and the Yellow Split Peas. The items came on teff injera with extra injera. Afterwards, the mother poured us traditional coffee, which was a perfect way to end the lunch. We left very full and our entire meal cost $15.59 before taxes and tip. That's a steal in D.C.

Service is terrible very difficult to deal with stay away…read moreSave your money for people who respect you. They very unorganized and rude. Run away don't spend any money with them at all

Went for breakfast on a Sunday after hearing how bomb their French toast is & it definitely lived…read moreup to the hype! It was delicious, perfectly made & definitely worth trying. You won't be disappointed! The staff was also incredibly friendly & welcoming. A special shoutout to Lydia at the front for being so sweet and making me feel right at home. Great food & great service so I'll definitely be back!

Came to Salumeria to pick up dinner on a Friday night and was so happy to of found this gem!…read more Salumeria is a true Italian deli with a ton of great sandwiches, take home meals like lasagna, and a range of desserts. You can certainly order online and pick up (as I did!) but there is more available in store so it's also worth placing an order in person. There isn't much of a place to wait or sit so whether you order online or in person prepare to take your meal to go. It's a very straight forward deli counter. No frills but lots of treats. The prices are extremely reasonable and dare I say cheap for the quality and portions. My meatball sub was delicious!!! The bread was the real standout for me -- so soft and pillowy. I also had to have a cannoli and no complaints it totally hit the spot. Happy to have this amazing spot for a quick lunch or dinner in the neighborhood!

Stumbled across this place recently, just for a quick lunch, it was excellent, authentic tastes,…read morevery good salad. Not giving 5 stars because we only had a couple things, so don't know enough about the other dishes.