Got going without breakfast the other day and that's not good, I get hangry when I don't eat. My reason for being in this neck of the woods was an early appointment. I ended up having to wait, so where could the most important meal of the day be purchased? Turns out this spot was close by; it opens at 8 AM, offers a decent breakfast menu. Nice place, lots of seating, easy-going vibes. I went with "biscuits & gravy" without much thought. I was quite impressed with how the cook staff split one order of this dish for my hub and me--and made it gourmet in both taste and plating. Frankly, I've never had this done before in such a generous manner at a restaurant. A chive/cheese biscuit is not something I would normally order. But these particular biscuits make for a yummy foundation for the well-executed white gravy that's ladled onto the plate. The gravy has high quality pork sausage folded in, and this helps gives it a rich and savory flavor. A perfect over-easy fried egg found on top is the final stroke of panache. Ordered a guava juice to go with it, and that juice is dynamite. A darn good breakfast. read more

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I had the amazing Tracey as my server and she welcomed me with open arms! I was kinda hesitant to go because I didn't want to pay for parking in the garage, but they validate parking! I had a short rib breakfast sandwich that had mustard onions and scrambled egg with cheese and it was delish! It all sat inside of a cheddar chive biscuit! I also had a rose petal iced latte which was flavored beautifully and had light floral notes. Will definitely be back! They also have outside patio seating which is very scenic read more

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Came for brunch on Sunday. Didn't realize from the website that this is like a cafeteria style restaurant. There's not really table service except when they bring your food to the table. But the prices are like a restaurant. French toast was really delicious and green tea was refreshing. My dad liked his eggs. read more

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This is a great cafe to come before work and even during lunch. They have a pretty extensive selection here of various breakfast and lunch entres. I had some spare time on my hands this morning so I ordered a strawberry croissant and iced latte. The vibe was fantastic, and there were several other young professionals doing the same thing. This place doesn't seem like a bar although they say that it is. The service was great and everyone seemed so cheerful even so early in the morning. I left happy! read more

Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

I have been to Junction many times but this time was for a work happy hour. The manager on shift, Tracey, was delightful! So attentive and also working behind the bar. We had a large group and everyone loved the set up being semi-private and closed off. We had the tables with food on the backside of the area and was nicely tucked away for people to move around and still go sit or stand in the space. We got the cheese/meat platter, loaded tots, mojo quesadillas, mambo chicken sliders, crab cake sliders, Ruben egg rolls, and mini cubano sandwiches. Everything was hot and freshly made when we got there! My favorite was the Mojo quesadilla. I will absolutely be coming back to get that for a lunch or dinner option. I had the Natalie's Margarita and the Orange liquor they had in it was really tasty! Overall, this is a delicious place and has so many yummy choices for every meal. Highly recommend! read more

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Love going here for breakfast. They have delicious pastries, great food, and amazing staff! Leily was very attentive and always takes great care of us! read more

I have eaten breakfast at Junction a half dozen times. That is a significant number given that I live in New York City. My elderly father is on his own still, and I check on him every month. The place I stay is walking distance from this restaurant. It also has the advantage of being near the Metro stop for Friendship Heights, on the Maryland side (the station straddles the District line). So I have met people here, and they can access it easily from either further toward downtown or as they commute from the suburbs. I always order the same thing, biscuits and gravy. I tend to be regular not only as to venues but menu items. They issue one of those little signs with a number for the table. They then bring out the order. Even when it has been crowded, they have been brisk. It has a moderate flow of clientele, so I have not had difficulty getting a table. If you are in the area and want something casual but where you can sit down and even linger a bit, this should fit the bill. read more

Bistro, bar and bakery, what more do you need? This location is very nice and spacious on the inside. Great place to sit down with a coffee. It was my first time coming here and it did not disappoint, the customer service was great and very friendly. The menu here is very expansive with a breakfast, daily and brunch menu all on different times. They also have "all day" Happy Hour from 11am-8pm, Mon-Fri. The food all had great portions and was very tasty. I highly recommend the General Tso's Cauliflower. read more

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We are now officially DONE with this restaurant! My favorite, the barbacoa tacos are discontinued. Instead, I ordered the Southwest Salad. Tasty, but full of rotten, slimy salad. I collected the rotten lettuce and showed the bowl and napkin to a woman at the register. I was astounded when she asked if the salad was "overdressed." I said NO, It was rotten. This woman and the prep crew should not be allowed to be within 10 feet of food. The bill was over $40 for lunch for two. DONE! DONE! DONE! read more

Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery - Spoiled Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Although I only briefly stopped in - huge fan of this place so far! They have gluten free options (although no bread, which does make me sad), and the server was super friendly with customizing my drink (I wanted less syrup than normal). The ambiance is sooo cute - I feel like you could go here for multiple purposes: to eat/drink, to socialize, to work, to read, etc. I also feel like there was a lot of space! Although I'm not in the area super frequently, whenever I am, I now plan to stop in :) read more

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We absolutely loved Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery. We stopped here with a big group of friends on a Sunday morning for brunch, and we were immediately accommodated. One orders at the register, receives a table number, and sits anywhere in the dining area. When the food is ready, the staff will bring it to the table. We put several tables together to accommodate a group of our size. The food was delicious, the math on the bills was easy (we ordered and paid separately), and we bussed our tables when we were done. Edwin and the entire crew at Junction were great. The pastry case is a (very good disaster) waiting to happen. Everything looked so delicious and fresh. Several of us ordered pastries on top of our entrees, and naturally, we couldn't finish everything prior to departure, so we ended up taking a lot of the pastries home, which we enjoyed at a later time. I can easily see Junction becoming our "go to" brunch spot in the neighborhood. With a number of great food options, fresh pastries, delicious coffee, and nice staff, it's a no brainer. read more

Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery - Chicken Chorizo Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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Stopped by for brunch. They do semi-table service, where you have to order at the front counter, but they will bring the food to you. Plenty of space to sit inside or outside on the patio. I ordered the Country Sandwich ($16), which consisted of breakfast sausage, scrambled egg, cheddar cheese served on a house-made cheddar-chive biscuit. It came with home fries on the side. Overall the sandwich was really good and filling. Had a concern that it would be heavy, but was not the case here. I have to say that they over fried the home fries. Other than that, I am a fan. read more

Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery - Country Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

I had a late lunch today at the Junction Cafe. I had meatloaf and iced tea. Both the food and drink were just what I needed. The meal really hit the spot. The service was friendly. It was mid afternoon and not crowded at all so it was fairly quiet. read more

Really beautiful space that had high ceilings plenty of seating options and vibe that felt very industrial but warm. I ordered their take on a Philly cheesesteak, but without the onions and sauce, and although the short rib was extremely tender, it definitely needed the sauce so would not recommend ordering without. I also think it maybe you would need the onions onions The fries were delicious, as was the ginger turmeric latte. My friend had the oatmeal and scrambled eggs and enjoyed those as well. Nice quick lunch outing, would recommend! read more

Just had coffee and pastries-- Pastries are huge (unnecessarily). Cruffin (passion fruit and mango) was great. Huge. I think it was as tall as a coffee, double the size of a muffin. The only relevance to a muffin was in shape. They strangely served it on it's bottom on top of napkins. By the time they had brought it to my table it had fallen over, the whip cream topping fallen off , and eating it was complicated as the custard/cream inside stuck to the napkins. The ham and cheese croissant was similarly clumsy---it was created in the size of a pain au chocolat and a slight croissant curve at the end. However, because they then had to unevenly fold the ham inside, it was not warmed throughout evenly. AND the ham was unpleasantly cold and chunky in spots. They should either stick to a complete square shape, or a complete long shape for the ham and cheese to be more evenly spread out. Rating is for taste and ambiance, not staff nor functionality and awkwardness of the pastries. It is a wonderful new addition to the neighborhood! Looking forward to trying the lunch items. read more

Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery - Awkwardly constructed Ham and cheese croissant. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Nice patio and friendly counter staff. The soup and sandwich combo was disappointing. The soup was ok, but the grilled cheese was flavorless and greasy. Would not go back. read more

Wish I could give this place a full review, but I'm not going to necessarily bash them either because I didn't experience anything there. Went specifically for the Bloody Mary menu I saw in the Yelp review, but sadly they don't do it anymore. So this review is pretty much to let you all know that so you don't waste your time checking it out like I did. read more

I came here with my family on a brisk Saturday morning for brunch. You have to go to the counter to order but then they give you a number and bring the food to the table. There is a water and condiments station and you can sit wherever you choose. I enjoyed the open layout because I was able to take my kids outside while the rest of my party waited for our delicious grub. There were lots of patrons enjoying their lattes and all their orders looked amazing. We had the biscuits & gravy, chorizo burrito, and the cubano sandwich - all these dishes were flavorful and the portions were great. They also have a solid kids brunch menu - the buttered noodles and grilled cheese were totally what the kids wanted. Overall, the atmosphere was inviting and the food was well worth the visit read more

Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery - Biscuits & Gravy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

This was my second time visiting Junction Bistro, the first time was a couple of years ago, just when they had opened. I liked the casual vibe of the place, with a marble bar and tables, and wood accents. It vaguely reminds me of some NYC casual restsurants, or maybe the Bistro in Paris. I am not a fan of the way the service works, wgmhich is order at the cash register, sit down and wait for the food (they give you a number). As a customer, I feel that the incentive of the few and very busy servers they have to give excellent service is somewhat reduced (when paying for the food, you are asked to give a tip, which in this type of restaurant set up is sort of counter intuitive (?). What am I tipping, exactly? The food (at least what I ordered) is serviceable, but not excellent. I ordered a "chorizo" burrito (the chorizo was spicy ground chicken, lacking the characteristic garlicky-paprika taste of either Mexican or Spanish chorizo) that also was overstuffed with guacamole, black beans, pico de gallo, american cheese(I think) and wrapped in a flour tortilla. The burrito was enoumous, but it distinctly lacked seasoning (salt, spices) and the ingredients' flavors were muted. It was served with a big portion of breakfast fries (freshly fried cubed potatoes, red peppers and onions) which were served hot, crispy and well seasoned; these were delicious. While I was eating, I asked the server for a glass of water and she pointed to me to the two glass containers with water (with or without lemons) for self-service, which is fine to me, but why am I tipping again, exactly? Finally, my opinion is that Junction Bar's food and very, very light service vis à vis their prices Has Room for improvement. Maybe having more servers on the floor, and better quality control and consistency of their food are areas of improvement for their offer. read more

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usually their food is amazing and service too. today I got there at 11 and all they had left was poppyseed cake slices and brownies. a client had come in and taken everything they had. the poppyseed cake was wrapped in plastic and fell apart while trying to remove it. Half of it ended up on the ground and the other half was so dry it crumbled everywhere but my mouth. the guy at the cashier was in a rush so I decided not to go back to get it refunded but I will sure not get it again. A total waste of money! read more

Overall no! I do not recommend going to this Bistro! Slow stuff, confused, two different price menus! They have raised their prices but some menus are still reflecting the old ones! Way too pricey for what they serve! Not going back. read more

The interior is pleasant Aamerican-French bistro fusion; spacious if not a bit loud during peak times. The food flavors & presentation seem to be very consistently delicious throughout. Some of the small and simple menu items (kids grilled cheese for $8 seem unnecessarily over priced... especially for café style/ non full service. when you want to pair kids grilled cheese with a small tomato soup it's gonna cost you more than 16 bucks. I highly recommend the Cruffins!! (croissant-muffins) read more

Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery - Choc-coconut cruffin. scrumptious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

I have been to junction many times for lunch. The food was always decent and tasty. However, I returned for happy hour today, and it was an absolute travesty. Neither me nor my friend could finish our food. We had the burrata, the tots and the burger. Save your money and go elsewhere, there are far better options in DC or downtown Bethesda. read more

Great place to study or work near the Friendship Heights station! I got a Country breakfast sandwich, an iced lavender honey latte, and the two cruffin flavors they had (churro and mango passionfruit). The breakfast sandwich was very good although definitely a bit heavy. The cheddar chive biscuit was super moist and had a nice chew, and the home fries that it comes with were surprisingly really good - crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside, and I like that they're fried with peppers and onions. It was expensive for a breakfast sandwich but it is Chevy Chase, so that's to be expected, and it was a really huge portion. The lavender honey latte had a strong lavender flavor and would definitely be good for people who prefer their lattes to not have a strong milky flavor. However, they do put dried lavender in the actual drink which might be a plus for some people but I'd definitely ask to leave it out the next time I visit. Honestly, I'd probably give 5 stars for the cruffins alone because they were amazing! I asked for them to go and they packaged them individually in cute little boxes. I was worried that they'd be too sweet as I've had filled croissant type pastries before that just tasted like sugar bombs, but I thought these hit a perfect balance. The croissant part was buttery and flaky and the filling was a custard base with different flavors for the two different cruffins - the churro one had a slight cinnamon flavor and the mango passionfruit had a fruity flavor with cubed mango. They are also HUGE - easily the size of my fist and probably even larger, but I still could probably eat a whole one by myself because they were that good. Overall, the service was great and there's plenty of seating inside and free wifi so I'd definitely go back for a coffee and more cruffins! read more

Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery - Country breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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Never ever disappointed here! The menu is full of delicious option made in house with Fresh ingredients. The Staff is wonderful. Noe L, every time I'm working across the street I get a smile on my face because I know I get to ear here. A+++ read more

They may close an hour early because they feel like it, as they did today, so don't count on posted hours.

So glad I came here despite the negative reviews. It's a welcoming place, with lovely tables, floors and lighting. We tried the lemon meringue cruffin, biscuit egg sandwich, and the morning after bowl. He said it was one of the best breakfast sandwiches he's had in a long time. Everything was delicious! read more

Great. Very cute. Nice Staff. Food is simple but good. Good neighborhood place for coffee.

I needed a good lunch spot to meet a former colleague and this was midway between us. Having never been here, I just ensured they had vegetarian options, which they do, and parking (which they also do, but it's metered/paid). It's located close to the Shops at Wisconsin Place and would be great for a bite while shopping. I tried the southwest salad and I believe she got the beet salad. We were not disappointed. The salads were excellent, the vegetables fresh and crisp, and the dressings unique. The spot is unique and the entire menu is well balanced and looks delicious. I would definitely got back to try more of the menu, especially with the location. read more

Well the food my be Good but it is very expensive and NEVER order online. I got there and my order was not even started and I had people coming over in 30 minutes. They were in no hurry to help me And offered me Nothing for my inconvenience I won't be back. You might want to think twice took read more

This spot was super cute. Brussels could have used a little bit more of a crisp but weren't too bad. Bought chicken salad to go and I have to say I'm a fan of the curry. I'll be back for sure to eat around the menu. read more

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The food is great. The pastry not varied but outstanding. The ambiance is good but it gets noisy (i assume the acoustics). What always pleases me the most is the employees (all foreign) who work diligently in all rotating assignments. They do everything well. And when you come back, no matter how much time, they remember you. read more

This was our first time going to this hotspot. It has a great ambience. It's a bar, bistro, and bakery. And we found everything to be delightful. The service was excellent! Our server, and everyone else was wonderful. We went there for a late brunch and the food was delicious. We had huevos rancheros and potatoes. With some regular black coffee. We will definitely be back to sample more of their delicious delights. read more

Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery - Huevos, rancheros, and potatoes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Went here for breakfast with my family, loved it. The salmon toast was my personal favorite, but everything was excellent. We ate outside too, which was really peaceful. Definitely recommended! read more

Junction is a great spot for just about anything you could want! I've stopped in for just a coffee and pastry and have also sat down for dinner, drinks, and weekend brunch. Great atmosphere both indoors and on the patio, excellent food, and great coffee and cocktails! My favorites so far are the peanut butter cup latte and the salmon bowl. This is a great spot to come with a group of friends or coworkers. Everyone orders and pays at the counter and food/drinks are brought to the table (so no awkward check dances or Venmo math to do). Staff is super nice and this is such a nice addition to the neighborhood! read more

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Absolutely love this place for brunch and bloody Marys. Kid friendly. Order at the counter. Real flatware. read more

This is a hidden gem! The ambiance, service, and food/drink is superb. I have found myself coming back time and time again for the hot Dulce de Leche Latte while hunkering down to study. The free wifi is fast and there is ample seating during the day. Unfortunately, there are very few outlets so come with charged devices. For food, I tried the Cubano and Huevos Rancheros. The Cubano was good but not groundbreaking, though it was very large and filling. The Huevos Rancheros were also a large portion that was very tasty. I would get it again! Overall, I highly recommend stopping by for a casual lunch or to study. I also heard that it has a great ambience in the evening. read more

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Disappointed for the last time today. I ordered the NOVA lox sandwich and it was inedible. Salmon was slimy. Tomatoes were bland. No salt, no seasoning. The bread was smothered in cream cheese. Not of it tasted right. This is the 3rd or 4th time I have ordered and spent nearly $20 on a sandwich that I could not enjoy. The location is right outside of my office building, so I have given it many attempts when I have wanted a quick bite in a pinch. They were always overpriced but at least the food was decent, not anymore. I ordered french toast bites once and got an order of fries with syrup. That's how bad it is. Kicking myself for hoping it would get any better. I feel robbed. read more

Very positive experience. They were happy to answer questions about allergies and add notes to the order as further precaution - which I especially appreciated. Sausage links and cheddar biscuit were delicious, and they validated our parking for the lot across the way. Would come back! read more

Pleasant staff, nice ambience with plenty of space, and tasty food (e.g. falafel bites or Reuben egg rolls with house pastrami), drinks (a lot of nice coffee choices), and 11am-8pm happy hour! I'll be back when I'm in the neighborhood and not eating at Sushi Ko. read more