The food here is excellent and it is worth waiting for. That said, you will have to wait when it…read morecomes to take out. I have called and been put on hold so long that I drove to the restaurant and placed my order in person before they picked up the phone from being on hold and talked to me. In their defense it was a busy night and they looked understaffed. And again when I got the food it was worth the wait.

Et Voila! presents itself as a charming French-Belgian bistro, known for its convivial European…read moreatmosphere and a menu rooted in classic brasserie traditions, complemented by an impressive selection of Belgian beers and wines. St. Patrick's Day special Irish red ale. The beer delivered a pleasantly full texture with a gentle sweetness, balanced enough to serve as a comfortable prelude to the richer dishes that followed. The French Onion Soup immediately set the tone. Beneath its bubbling cap of melted Gruyère, the broth achieved that elusive equilibrium between sweetness and depth, the caramelized onions fully developed without overwhelming the palate. It stands among the more refined renditions in town. A plate of escargots followed--classically prepared with garlic butter and toasted bread. While traditional and satisfying, the dish leaned more toward comforting familiarity than culinary revelation. Duck leg confit. Perfectly executed, the duck arrived with crisped skin and richly rendered fat, while the meat remained exceptionally tender. Each bite released a deep, savory aroma--earthy, succulent, and unmistakably French in spirit. It was a dish that quietly stole the show and lingered pleasantly in memory long after the meal concluded. 4/11/26 - The cod moussaka impresses with a crisp, golden top layer that delivers a bold, deeply savory cod flavor--rich, briny, and instantly satisfying. A touch of curry paste adds warmth and aromatic complexity, lifting the dish without overpowering it. Confident, balanced, and memorable--an easy re-order.

My favorite coffee shop in the world. The Dav, as us…read moreAmerican students so affectionately call it, is essential to life at the university. I think the hot matcha tea latte is the best. The selection of teas is exquisite, and the "mush" overnight oats are delicious! I rarely indulge in the pastries here, but they are sugary, tempting, and delicious as well. Thank you, Dav, for all the times you powered me through my studies with a perfect boost of caffeine. I will always be back.

I remember the days when a coffee shop was a place that people went to find some solace, some…read moretranquility, some knowledge or maybe a pleasant encounter. Forget all this.... This place is so dull, even a hangover won't drag me to get in. The fact it is in the middle of the American University campus, that in itself would have you believe that this place is the nucleus of gallant uprisings of intellectual revolution and meetings of professors and their beloved student, far from it! Its dull, over priced, bad service and certainly a hangout out of necessity because the nearest starbucks is far from a block away!

Ordered a latte for quick pick up, and got there 10 minutes later, order was not ready so i waited…read morefor another 10 minutes, then i asked, barista said almost, but while waiting i notice people ordering in the store were having their drinks first, so i asked if my drink will is not ready after 25 minutes of ordering then to cancel because i have to leave, barista said you can leave. To slow, preference to people he knew, Whats the point for mobile app if is supposed to be for quick pick up, lady, in fron said that walk on and mobile are separate, meaning walkins have preference!! Coming to do a review, guess i am not only one with bad experienced!!

The food and drinks are the average Starbies vibe, nothing extra- nothing less than. The restroom a…read moreIs a jungle of toilet paper on the floor with a river of hopefully water that runs through it. The staff is very, very loud and often make nasty comments after a patron leaves- awkward! Don't recommend sitting there if you don't want to hear a DC roast of the neighborhood.

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.

Was in the area for an appointment and "needed food" before sitting in traffic to get home. Saw…read morethis place this sitting at a light, great location), found a parking space curbside (luck) and headed in. This is a small, cute sandwich shop. There are menu boards, and ordering can be completed via one of the multiple tablet-like devices or with a person at the register. We had the chicken salad sandwich on sourdough -- Fantastic Recipe, Fantastic Flavor!!! Tuna salad on multi grain, and a turkey sandwich on multigrain -- both were also delicious. The inside is small with maybe 4 tables (sets) that were all occupied when we arrived, but luckily by the time our food was ready, a few tables cleared and we grabbed one. Note: there is outside seating also. Would definitely return here for a great, nutritious lunch.

What a wonderful place to eat! Being a local it's so nice having this place in our neighborhood…read more The environment is family friendly the restaurant is very clean and the music is always nice and at a normal volume. The food is also spectacular. I've had the bacon egg and cheese and the steak and cheese and they are both phenomenal. The staff is very friendly and nice and they cook they food in house and it comes out pretty fast. Overall a fantastic casual family friendly option in the foxhall g town area. Thank you Jetties!

I stumbled across Caspian Crust's Brunch with Strangers on Eventbrite, and I genuinely hope more…read morerestaurants start doing things like this. Instead of leaving the logistics to a third-party organizer, Caspian Crust hosts the experience themselves, and it works beautifully. Everyone shares one long Sultan Breakfast table, making it easy to meet new people over incredible food. If you see one of these events, book it. It's absolutely worth it. The Sultan Breakfast was outstanding and there was so much food. The value for the price is incredible. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, and I especially appreciated that many of the traditional meat dishes use beef rather than pork. As someone who doesn't eat pork, that made it easy to enjoy nearly everything on the table. One of the unexpected highlights was learning more about the culture. Another guest at our table was from Türkiye, and she shared that breakfast is traditionally enjoyed before coffee. Once I knew that, it completely reset my expectations. Instead of wondering where the coffee was, I got to enjoy an amazing, leisurely breakfast first. There was a little confusion at the end about whether coffee was included with our event, but the staff quickly sorted it out, and we finished with Turkish coffee and a piece of Turkish delight. It ended up being the perfect ending to the meal. I also learned that the owners have family roots in Azerbaijan, which makes a lot of sense once you see the menu. While the restaurant describes itself as Mediterranean, the flavors and breakfast traditions are distinctly Turkish and Azerbaijani, and it is wonderfully authentic.

Had to check out the newly managed spot! Very cute local cafe with lots of Turkish goodies and…read morecoffee. We tried all of the available Turkish savory boreks and our favorite was the spinach and feta. The best thing we had was the chocolate eclair- so tasty! Unfortunately, service wasn't great and of the two speciality coffees we ordered, one was extremely bitter and the other was extremely sweet. For the price and the fact that our party was only one of 3 there, I wish there was more attention paid to our drinks/general check-ins with our table. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other desserts though!

Here's to my favorite coffee place in Arlington…read more Simona has been my weekend getaway spot for years. It is where I have spent most of my Sundays in the last couple of years. Delicious coffee, delicious cookies and some really creative and refreshing drinks as well. My most ordered things probably are the hibiscus tea, iced lattes with almond/oat milk and their cookies. Occasionally I have gotten breakfast and sandwiches from here. Everything simple yet so different than everywhere else. It is very hard to describe the difference. The cafe is small, cozy and located in a corner of Clarendon. The baristas are lovely and the service is top notch. I may be biased but it is hard to dislike anything about this place. It is one of my happy places. 5/5 must go there!

While the location offers convenient outdoor seating and a single restroom for guests, my overall…read moreexperience did not meet expectations. There was only one employee preparing drinks, and despite there being no line ahead of me, my beverage took approximately 25 minutes to be made. The other staff members appeared to be occupied with other tasks, though I cannot speak to their responsibilities. As for the coffee itself, the espresso was not to my personal taste. While I still drank it, the combination of the wait time and overall experience means I will not be returning.

Picked up some items for pick up. Easy pick up and it seemed like a very intimate restaurant. Nice…read morevibe. The parking was pretty scarce though. Street parking is available, but when I went there were a lot of uber drivers going to some other places close by. Some even trapped me in, so if you're looking for a quick stop, just throw on your hazards. I ordered three pastas. The cacio y pepe was tasty but honestly not my favorite. It was very creamy and cheesy but felt a bit short lived for the price. The lobster ravioli was also good, but felt small for the high price tag. The brisket parppadelle was sooo good! I think price point wise, this was worth it. Not due to the portion but the brisket The brisket was tender and the peas were a nice touch, but so much of the flavor and flat long noodles gave such good texture to the dish. Definitely was my favorite of the three. Overall good but a little expensive for the portions. They were also quick and all were fresh and warm dishes on pick up.

Honestly, I've tried to like this place so much. I live nearby and I've given this a number of…read moretries. Today was just not it and I won't be back. They just don't seem to care. For instance, the food is really just uninspired given the prices. It's just *okay* but nothing to write home about. It's the service that's painful and I feel bad saying that. I do think that people try their best, but they critically understaff this place. The one poor server had the ENTIRE restaurant (bar, floor, outside) to deal with. The "manager" sat at the end of the bar on his phone and his laptop without lifting a finger.

Great coffee spot in Georgetown! Pretty large space with decent indoor and outdoor seating…read more Appreciated their seasonal menu with some more unique offerings like soy miso latte and banana fosters latte. Service was great - super friendly and appreciated learning more details on their offerings (ie: the banana Foster's has real banana in it and it is more spice forward than banana - a win in my book). Also learned that they offer classes there! Love that they have I house roasting that you can also see. Ordered the Banana Foster's Iced Latte - however, it wasn't over ice? It was lukewarm. I think if it was over ice it would have been better. We found that strange and that is what knocked it down to 4 stars. The spice level was exactly what I expected based on what was shared upon ordering.

First time in this location but have visited another Bethesda location in the past. Ordered a…read moresimple cold brew with a touch of honey syrup. Fast prompt and friendly customer service and the place was crowded around noon. There are also available benches outside so ended up sitting there on this nice day enjoying my cold brew. Would visit again to try other bakeries and specialty lattes definitely.

So I popped in with a friend (right before closing) and I wish I wish I WISH we arrived sooner! The…read morestaff (especially the woman who took our order) were friendly and efficient despite the last minute rush. The vibes were everything and you could come with a few people or even solo and enjoy a book, some pho, decor that honors anything and everything chill, and one of their deliciously addictive egg coffees. Yes, you read that correctly, EGG coffee. Iced Egg Coffee, to be more specific. It's sweet, satisfying, refreshing, and you'll want it again and again. The amount of times I've tried to mimic this at home is downright embarrassing...which means that another trip is in order! I have my eye on the Toffee Milk, Saigonese Shake, and Artichoke Refresher. The menu honors traditional Vietnamese fare and fusion, so everyone can find something to enjoy :D Would I come back? Definitely, and I'm bringing everyone. Well, 3 others, because that's all I can fit in my car; but I'm telling everyone :D Enjoy!

I wanted to love this place, but I honestly didn't understand the hype. The drinks were average and…read moreoverpriced. On our first visit, they'd already run out of papaya salad despite just having opened. We ordered the So Mint Cooler, which was refreshing but a bit too sour, and a matcha latte that was just average. On our second visit, the papaya salad was a letdown, with barely any beef jerky, and the dish felt so unpolished I could probably make a better version at home. We ordered two drinks: lychee tea and volcano mango. The lychee tea was nothing special, and the volcano mango was supposed to come with a seasoned mango and tajín eatable "straw", but we got a regular one instead. When we asked about it, the staff just said they'd run out. No apology, no heads up until we asked. It felt dismissive. The staff seemed inexperienced overall. I initially assumed this was a self kiosk ordering kind of place, but the second visit made it feel more like a sit down restaurant. Either way, no one checked in beyond taking our order and dropping off the food, so it never felt like a full dining experience. Parking is easy, since it's a combined restaurant and tea shop. I don't think I'll be back.