The neighborhood cafe was the first place I went to when I moved here, it's where I met my partner,…read moreand it is a fixture in my weekly schedule. Abeba is a warm, caring and welcoming person. She's the cafe, in many ways! The beans used are unparalleled in the area, and the drinks are fantastic. The baked goods are lovely, though I prefer getting an egg, cheese and bacon sandwich. The inside hosts rotating artwork from local artists and is filled with history from their over 20 years in the community.

I love how Ethiopian coffee is roasted and prepared. I'm not originally from this area so I had to…read moredo my research to find the perfect place. I'm so glad that I found this shop. I was warmly greeted by the owner, Abeba. She is such a delight. I'm so indecisive with any and everything so she suggested a few things that she thought I'd like. I returned a couple days later for a repeat order. Abeba remembered both my name and my order. They are closed on Sundays so I'll probably be there bright and early Monday morning. This is definitely one of my new spots. There are also some pastries that I have been eyeballing that I'll try the next time

I recently visited CoffeeFi with a friend and we had a lovely time. The toasted marshmallow latte…read morewas delicious. The coffee shop has a really warm and welcoming atmosphere. The chocolate croissant was delicious. I can't wait to return! Thanks so much for the hospitality!

I came here this morning and ordered a cafe au pair and a butter croissant. The croissant was…read morealready prepared and inside the display case, and the cafe took less than three minutes to make. This cafe is situated right in downtown Bethesda, and what's cool about it is the ambiance. It feels very homely. They also have seating outside in front on the sidewalk, however it can get a little noisy out there. Most of the customers I saw were taking their orders to go, yet there were still a handful.of peoe seated inside. This cafe is quite nice, and the people working from behind the counter ate excellent. This place made my morning.

I recently went to Koma with a friend and had a lovely Sunday brunch. Koma is in a small strip of…read morestores adjacent to Washington Adventist University. When we arrived, there were a few spaces available in their small parking lot, so we had no trouble parking. The shop is charming. They sell a few select beers and wines so it was fun to peruse them as we waited on line to order. Their menu is on boards behind the counter and they also have paper menus, which is helpful to those of us who need glasses! The staff was super friendly and helpful since I hadn't been there before. A+ to them for offering their coffee/espresso drinks in decaf! I had a vanilla latte and it had a deep, rich flavor. One of the best I've had in the area. For food, my friend had the bagel and lox and it was huge! She had to take half home. I had the garlic Boursin eggs. It was a nice pile of delicately cooked eggs, but I wished there was more garlic Boursin flavor. Still really good. It came with salad greens in a light vinaigrette, sauteed mushrooms, and avocado. Very nice dish. They have a serve-yourself water station and, though they bring out your order to your table, you must go get your cutlery and napkins. They have a nice number of tables for a small place and we were lucky to snag one. Overall, a really nice experience and I plan to go back with my husband next time.

Once again, five star meal at Koma - this time for breakfast. Can you beat this divinely presented…read moresmoked salmon platter? The brilliant jade of the avocado? I mean..... I also had the Green Machine smoothie, which surprised me with little bits of crystallized ginger, each one delivering a lovely pop of flavor. We sat outside at the picnic tables on a beautiful spring morning, and even though I rarely emerge for breakfast, I can't deny that it was worth the early excursion.

Finally getting around to leaving a review after a few visits to Lost Sock Roasters. Every time…read moreI've been, it's been a consistently pleasant experience. Most recently, I stopped by over Easter weekend (2026) and grabbed my usual go-to, an empanada. This time it was the pulled pork, and it definitely hit the spot just like the others I've had. Not much more to say other than they've been solid every time. I'll keep stopping by whenever I'm in the area.

Excellent coffee! It was mentioned in a food review in the WaPo, so I tried it. The espresso beans…read moreare wonderful! Of course whatever coffee you get here will be excellent. Their empanadas are great as are their pastries.

Java Nation was the perfect spot for a morning catch-up with a new business friend. We originally…read moremet at a strategic planning event last year and decided this was the ideal place to reconnect over coffee--and it did not disappoint. The service was warm, friendly, and attentive, making it easy to settle in and enjoy a great conversation. While we didn't eat much this visit, the menu is incredibly robust and tempting enough that we've already decided to come back next month for our next check-in. Another huge plus: convenient parking nearby and easy access to the Metro, which makes meeting up here simple and stress-free. Java Nation strikes a great balance between a welcoming café and a productive meeting spot. Whether you're grabbing coffee, planning your next move, or just enjoying the neighborhood vibe, this is a solid go-to.

The service at the takeout section is so unwelcoming and lacking that I have very little desire to…read morereturn. Yet, they have the gall to program their payment for a tip starting at 18% on top of the additional fee for using their credit card payment. The staff working on Sunday acts like you're bothering her when you're trying to place an order or ask her anything. It is really unfortunate because the Key Lime Pie and coffee taste decent but not sure if the food is good enough to compensate for the crappy attitude. Please consider hiring people who actually enjoy providing customer service. Their steak burrito was right up their with anything in the frozen food section. Banana loaf was dry, otherwise would be good when fresh. For faster and much more friendly service, stick with Starbucks. And if you still prefer their coffee, make sure you taste it before walking out so you don't just pay $1+tip+fee for syrup they forget to add. The service at the dining section is friendlier but slow as molasses on the weekend.

Great drip coffee and a friendly server. I stopped by just to get black coffee on my way north, and…read morewas pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ordinary coffee of the day, especially since it's also cheap! They also have pour over available. Bring cash if you're getting something under $5, if you can. The cafe is right inside the library itself and there's a free parking garage as well as a free lot nearby, and you can drink your coffee (carefully) inside or outside at a kid play park.

I love that this cafe is in the library! It's so nice and full of life in this intimate space. The…read morestaff is amazing & will take the time out to converse with you. The menu has so many wonderful items to choose from. My iced chai was spiced very well and the cheese danish was thick and tasted delicious. A must try where you can get a book, play at the gym and then stop by the cafe.

Great coffee Breakfast sandwiches is always freshly made…read more Staff is always welcoming and nice Highly recommended

Takoma Bev has become one of our favorite neighborhood spots for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or just…read moremeeting friends for drinks. The avocado toast topped with a perfectly poached egg topped with Japanese black sesame seeds is my go-to order, and the sandwiches are consistently good. Their cocktails are excellent, and the bar side makes a great venue for private parties or larger gatherings. I am apparently in the miniscule minority, but I find the drip coffee a bit too dark and somehow slightly burnt for my taste. Fortunately, they make an outstanding Dirty London Fog and a wonderful London Fog Chai Latte, either of which I'd happily order instead. All manner of alternative "milks" are available as are a pretty decent selection of local beers in their cooler if you are grabbing take out. Be prepared for a wait on weekends--this is one of Takoma Park's most popular brunch destinations. Like many cafés these days, it's a favorite of laptop-wielding remote workers, so tables can be at a premium. In my experience, though, solo diners are often gracious about moving to the communal table when they notice [or more likely are asked polietly if they wouldn't mind moving] a larger group waiting. It's just one more example of the friendly neighborhood atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

Unrestricted Coffee & Drinks, aka UCD, offers an AMAZING drink menu of coffee, shaken lemonades…read more(YAS!), as well as cold-pressed raw juice! I recently found out about UCD at a Yelp event, and I knew that I had to make the trek to check them out again and try their other drinks! We ordered: +the Kiwi Yellow Starfruit shaken lemonade +the Strawberry (shaken) Lemonade +and, the Ginger Peach Cobbler (shaken) Lemonade I wish they sell jugs of these, because I would stock up! Each one was expertly made, with a lot of LOVE! Perfect amount of tartness - bomb dot com, literally! Owner is super friendly, welcoming, and extremely sweet. You can find them set up early (THANK YOU!) inside the Hyatt Regency - there's limited metered street parking in the area, but also super accessibly via the Bethesda Metro! +shaken lemonades! +lovely owner and service! +open early! +located inside the Hyatt Regency!

I met the owner at a Yelp event and she was extremely sweet and had great energy. You could tell…read moreshe was passionate about the work she does, and really personable to customers. I had the kiwi yellow starfruit lemonade and it was, not to be dramatic, but life changing. It was so unique, the lemonade was perfectly tart and the other fruit just made it a tropical escape in a cup. So refreshing. I also had a taste of someone else's Ginger Peach Cobbler lemonade and that was incredible. The value is 100% worth it. This place is really special.