Fun, old theater. Parking is tricky, but free on Sundays. Rarely crowded. Popcorn was okay and they…read moreserve wine!

The few times I've gotten ice cream here it's been great. They have organic ice cream and it's a…read moregood portion. I love coming to get a snack here. Good seating.

Food (avocado toast) and coffee were both good. Went on a quiet Sunday morning after walking past…read morefor years. Definitely falls into the category of a ' "Can't be bothered" hipster cafe. I'd come back for coffee. Avocado toast needed salt

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.

Stopped by here on the way somewhere and it's such a cute spot! The staff are super friendly too. I…read moregot the tropical dream latte after asking the staff if I should get that one or the pie in the sky latte. It was a refreshing blend of matcha and panda flavour. I definitely want to try the pie in the sky latte if I'm back and it's still here.

New Flavorful Orange Bloom Muffin! Yesterday I tried a new…read moremuffin selection. The display case full of decadent fresh sweet/savory pastries. I selected the "Orange Blossom" Muffin. A buttery, moist, tender muffin w/golden raisins, orange zest & bright orange flavor. Fragrant warm spices too. Prompt courteous customer service. See Photos.

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.

Beautiful looking pastries, clean establishment and plenty of seating. The register clerk was…read morepleasant. Opted for the Prosciutto and fig sandwich. What a disappointment. Enormous amount of bread and probably the smallest one slice of Brie on top of the equally small amount of very salty prosciutto. The end of the bread was very soggy (not sure why it was so wet -balsamic glaze? ) and the remaining outside bread was so sticky from the fig jam. Very salty sandwich. Clearly this was slapped together and tossed on a plate faster than I could read the detailed sandwich ingredients off of the menu. Hard pass on this sandwich. Sadly I won't be back,

Such a great place to sit and relax with a nice cup of tomato basil soup with a grilled cheese…read moresandwich! Service was nice and quick. They give you a number if you're dining in and bring your food and drinks to you. Love having a view of the Cathedral!

Pretty cool location! Nice sightseeing while getting a refreshed drink. I ordered mango lasso…read moresmoothie which was alright, not much flavor to work with like you would get from authentic places that serve Indian food and mango lasso. It might have been better if I ordered a cup of coffee instead but I wouldn't know if it's good. Might come back to try! Although, I noticed people got some food and it seems very generous for its pricing! So you could get food for cheap compared to anywhere in DC. The service seems nice as they were busy serving and cleaning up after people.

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.

Eat sprout is a friendly cozy spot where you can grab the food and drinks to go or eat on location…read more They work with farmers and offer delicious food: salads, soups (the barley and vegetables is delicious ), fish, meat. You have so many options to eat varied nutritious healthy and tasty and delicious food! Very good cooks They sell bread (I can't wait to try them!) and amazing scones (the chocolate and cherry one was one of the best I have ever had with high quality chocolate and a delicious flavor of honey ) and biscotti. They also have honey, coffee, ice cream, so much high quality homemade local food. The coffee is delicious too and g'he tea as well. A great spot to relax inside or outside where you can find many tables and chairs and a lively relaxed atmosphere. Thank you for your amazing work and service and I hope to see many many more Eat Sprout in the DMV - otherwise it will always be a pleasure to drive to Bethesda for a new visit

I had heard good things about this place from a coworker and decided to come here for a quick lunch…read morebefore work. In all honesty I was a little bit skeptical because my limited experiences with healthy food spots have usually been not so great because either the prices are too expensive or the food ends up tasting like cardboard. I'm very happy to say this wasn't the case here. This is more of a grab and go type of place but they have one or two spots to sit at if you need a minute to chill and the decor is very clean and bright. Everyone was super nice and answered any questions I had so you can tell they are very knowledgeable about the menu. I also liked that there were quite a few different gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options to choose from. I originally wanted to try a bunch of different things but I didn't have that kind of time so I ordered an iced decaf s'mores latte as my drink and chose the Dilly Dilly chicken salad for my food item. I absolutely loved my latte! It wasn't overly sweet and you can actually taste the coffee which you don't really find at a lot of coffee places anymore. It was topped with whipped cream and had a graham cracker and chocolate crumble sprinkled on top which really complimented the flavor of the coffee perfectly. Apart from one latte that I had on a trip to Philadelphia I would say that it's the best iced latte I have ever had. I will have to try it hot next time. The chicken salad surprised me in a good way. Normally when you order chicken salad it's practically drowning in mayo and dressing but thankfully that wasn't the case here. While it was well dressed and you can taste it in every bite it wasn't drowning and it didn't overwhelm the natural taste of the chicken which was a refreshing change. The dill flavor was definitely present but it wasn't overwhelming and it was very fresh. My whole order came out to under $20.00 which is affordable compared to other similar places in the area. It's located in the downtown Bethesda area around the corner from Bethesda Row which is within walking distance from the Bethesda Metro Station so it's very easy to get to with public transportation. There are also a couple of parking garages close by although I personally don't drive so I'm not exactly sure about the rates that the garages charge. This is definitely going to be my new normal lunch spot and I can't wait to try the other things on the menu!

I was there for dinner 2 weeks ago and really enjoyed the casual dining with absolutely exquisite…read morefood. I usually do not eat sword fish but the chef really made it so appetizing with the rutabaga vegetable dish ... long and short ... the minute you savor the food ... it surely tells a story and how it was prepared. You can imagine how the different flavors just complemented the fish. The watermelon soup was served cold and was so delicious with a floating fresh butter from the farm and of course the best freshly baked sourdough dipped in the soup just made the finale. The service was excellent ... with Allison serving us and the other kitchen staff were accommodating and friendly. I won't mind coming here for dinner after a very busy day at work.... Very relaxing and enjoying the ambiance. Most of all it was great meeting the owners, Nikki and Lindsey. Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a tour of the kitchen.

Wow...where do I even start? Whether you're looking for a cozy café with great coffee / pastries,…read morean intimate restaurant serving some of the best New American cooking, or just a place that has some of the friendliest, most inviting staff to ever grace the DC restaurant scene, Elle has you covered. They operate a cute little coffee counter in the day, which includes some of their amazing scones, croissants, and other goodies, as well as outstanding espresso drinks. There isn't a ton of seating in the café section so it ends up being quite crowded, but if you're lucky enough to snag a seat, it's super cozy and the perfect place to read or just hang out. The café area is confined to two mini counters in a small corner next to the front window, so it always gets plenty of natural light and is a great place to people watch. I dropped by on a Sunday morning to grab an americano and their maple pecan scone; the americano was phenomenal, and the scone was such a delightful ode to autumn flavors. It was quite large, super buttery and rich, and packed with maple and pecan flavor without being overly sweet. Come back in the evening and you'll stroll into what feels like a completely different restaurant. The coffee bar is transformed into a standard bar, and the ambient lighting, dark wooden furniture, and brick walls make the space feel incredibly cozy and intimate. Their dinner menu is quite pricey, but it's genuinely worth every penny. My friend promised that Elle had the "best vegetable he's ever tasted," and they absolutely delivered -- the roasted broccoli with sardines and parmesan was delightful. It was super simple, but I appreciated how well it let the natural flavor of each ingredient shine, and each component had plenty of its own flavor, with the parmesan and sardines offering a hit of salt, umami, and sight funkiness. We also got the grilled cucumber which, at first glance, seemed like such an odd menu item. After giving it a try, however, I'm now questioning why we don't always grill our cucumbers -- the cucumber was beautifully charred on the outside, and heat helped to bring out some of the vegetable's natural sweetness to counterbalance the smokiness from the grill. It was served on top of a bed of savory, tangy yogurt and with chopped hazelnuts, which offered a great crunch. I was most impressed by the skate; this fish is a rare find in DC, but they prepared with perfectly. It was super tender, which contrasted beautifully against the crispy, crunchy fried outer shell. The skate was topped with crispy onions and a savory, slightly spicy sauce, as well as swimming in a rich, incredibly umami broth. The skate may have been the single best thing I put in my mouth all year -- I'm going to be devastated when it falls out of season and rotates of the menu, but I'm also super excited to come back and sample Elle's next season of items.

After reading the reviews I was so scared that I had precooked their afternoon tea, but wow, what a…read moretreat! The table scape was beautiful, sandwiches were delicious, and just a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon! You don't necessarily have a dedicated server which is nice since you can ask anyone for refills. We went for Cherry Blossom tea and it was perfectly seasonal! We will be back in the fall for sure for that themed tea! Definitely one of the best and most beautiful (but not fancy) teas I've done! Do note, you DO need to purchase admission to Hillwood for entry. Luckily one of us is a member, but this should be better laid out when booking!

Really good lunch the other day in this busy, busy museum cafe. We had a reservation (a good idea!)…read moreand got right in - even though we were 30mins early. We shared a Waldorf chicken salad sandwich. The curry was great; the croissant buttery and good. It was fairly small, so we were happy not to over-eat. I got a hot apple cider and my friend the hot chocolate. Both were flavorful. A nice lunch, even though our server was really rushed off her feet (she seemed pretty new). We'll be back!

Visited the Connecticut Ave. location, and it was the perfect last stop to end the night! I was…read morecraving sorbet, and while I was waiting in line, I spotted the barista, Will, crafting coffee like an artist. I told him to surprise me with a drink (check out the video below!). For the sorbet, I was recommended the Lemon Opal Basil and Sour Cherry flavors, and BABY... my taste buds were dancing! Then I grabbed my surprise coffee from Will. He made me an iced Oat Milk Dolce Delizia with a hint of vanilla, and it was right up my alley. After the very first sip, it was an instant connection... with the drink, of course. The vibes were so good that my friend and I ended up sitting there talking for a couple of hours. Between the incredible sorbet, my new favorite coffee order, and the cozy atmosphere, Dolcezza has officially inspired me to start going on late-night coffee hunts and yap sessions. I'll definitely be back! Oh, and fyi... it does get a bit crowded, BUT don't let that scare you away! Everyone was super considerate and didn't linger once they finished eating, so others had a chance to grab a seat and enjoy the space too. So don't get overwhelmed--just be patient, soak in the vibe, and it'll be worth the wait! Line moved pretty quick.

I'm a Dolcezza fan and have been a customer for years. My go to for coffee is the Dulce De Leche…read morelatte. Perfectly sweet and creamy. I've tried other DDL lattes from other coffee shops around the city and this one is by far the best. It's good hot and iced. The seasonal strawberry matcha is also very good. This place is great for the seasonal drinks and gelato flavors using local ingredients. My absolute favorite seasonal flavor is the Blackberries and Cream gelato. I ate it so much last summer that I could see the color of the gelato get darker as the season progressed and as the berries reached their peak. I got a few hand packed pints to keep in the freezer but they didn't last long. The mascarpone & berries is my favorite classic flavor. I've been to every Dolcezza location in DC and my favorite is the DuPont location. The baristas are chill and somehow their drinks taste better than the other locations. Not sure how that's possible but I notice a difference. I think it has something to do with how the drink order is entered at the register. At another location, I noticed my DDL latte was entered as a latte with DDL syrup and it was noticeably off. Not sweet at all. When I asked the barista he said there was no DDL button but at DuPont the drink is perfect every time. I'm not usually focused on nitpicking but if I'm paying $10 for a coffee, I expect the taste to be consistent regardless of location. Back to DuPont. This location has decent seating but definitely isn't appropriate for longer study sessions during busy times. There's a large communal table and bar style seating along the front window that is great for people watching (or construction watching). It's conveniently located, about a 10 minute walk away from the DuPont metro. Is Dolcezza expensive? Yes. Will I continue to use my discretionary income on $10 coffee and gelato. Yes, because it makes me happy and it's an act of self care.