The manager, Bianca, saved the evening. We had reservations for a for a group of 6 to celebrate a…read morefriend's birthday, but the restaurant was experiencing a problem with their air-conditioning. What could have been a totally bad situation turned out favorably when Bianca took control. She made sure the birthday girl had a cake for us all to enjoy. She even covered the food for our friend. Her positive energy in the midst of an uncomfortable situation was a testament to her leadership. In addition, our server, Naphtali, was very patient and attentive. His soft-spoken and peaceful demeanor added to our ability to ultimately have an enjoyable outing. Again, Bianca, thank you so much for all you did to make our evening enjoyable.

Came here for brunch with my friend on a Monday. The restaurant wasn't packed but a few were seated…read morein the main dining room and outside patio. We stood at the podium for 10 minutes and servers and the hostess passed us several times without acknowledging us or sitting us. We had a reservation. I ordered the chicken biscuit sandwich and subbed the reg eggs with egg whites. My dish came out great. I loved the spicy sauce it was accompanied by. My friend had the oxtail grits which she's had before and loved it. My rating is mostly for the initial walk on and experience. However, our food and server was good! There's street parking in the area but there's some homelessness in the area and feisty so just be diligent and careful.

I have been to other locations for Java nation which I have loved. This one blew my mind. The front…read moreside that faces the street is a sit down brunch spot. The back that is a separate storefront is a grab and go service space. It was great to have two separate concepts to meet your coffee needs. We chose the sit down side with a full menu. I got an omelet and my husband got an arepa. We both loved our food. My children also got pancakes to share and assorted bakery items. Theirs was amazing! I recommend everything from the bakery. It was unbelievable. The coffee was also good. My husband loved his seasonal drink. My cappuccino was a little bitter for my taste, but it did the job of getting me caffeinated to be a parent the rest of the day!

I have visited Java nation twice now and honestly, I cant find anything I don't like about it. The…read moreservice is great. I sat at the bar both times, because its cute and I love a bar lol. They were attentive and made great suggestions. I said I was n the mood for bourbon but still wanted something light and he recommended "we belong together" which had fresh crushed cranberries, hibiscus, ginger and bourbon, I mean it was DELICIOUS. The place is so cute, great place to work during the day and also catch happy hour, did I mention the $8 dollar shots at happy hour? Thank me later. We had had empanadas during happy hour, beef and chicken, and surprisingly the chicken was the star! The crab dip was good and so was the papas. On my brunch outing there we split steak and eggs and the salmon frittata. CHEFS KISS, no notes, my steak was perfectly medium and season well, the frittata was flavorful light and a perfect meal for "Im brunching but watching my waist" lol. Lastly, there is parking right across the street. Again, cant say enough good things, GO EAT.

I had catfish sandwich with yams. Is was very good. I order online with no problem. I ate it so…read morefast I forgot to take a pic

Tiny establishment right in a strip mall. You can easily miss it. Parking is really tight…read more Only two tables that seat no more than two. All other seating is at the counter or window. I had the biscoff waffle and fried chicken. The waffle is as big as the plate and six large chicken wings accompanied it. Way too much for me to eat, but did make a sizable dent in the waffle. I could only eat two of the wings. Biscoff waffles are the only waffles I want to eat now. They weren't too sweet and had a warm drizzle of cookie butter on top. Great brunch and service.

This is a nice newly build restaurant in Silver Spring area. My friends and I came here for dinner…read moreand we were amazed by the food. First of all Shirley, our wait staff was amazing. She is so helpful and attentive. The food from appetizer to dessert were amazing. The restaurant is conveniently located on Seminary Dr. and they have parking space near the restaurant or across the street. I highly recommend this for great tacos or flan.

One of the better places to eat in the area and definitely one of the best places close to the…read moremovie theatre. Here are some hits and misses: Corn hummus: fresh flavors, interesting combo with the sweet corn and spicy chili oil. Nice fusion dish. Wish it came with tortilla chips rather than potato chips Corn ravioli: wonderful flavor bomb. Sweet corn, slightly spicy chili oil, creamy cheese. Delightful with some rose. Roasted chicken: my husband said it was "very good". Chicken isn't dry, and it is flavorful. Rice and beans were excellent without overpowering the main attraction. Chocolate tart: lovely dark chocolate filling works well with the honey crust. Ice cream cools the warm tart down but the Oreo crumbs get drowned out. Still a really good choice for dessert. Unassuming exterior but a spacious interior. Hubby said it was warm but I thought it was nice inside. They have some outdoor seating if that's your jam. There are some interesting dishes on the menu that we both look forward to trying on our next trip.

Whatever Kaldi's did to improve their service, it's turned into one great coffee house. The coffee…read moreand food is excellent. Terrific neighborhood place that welcomes everyone.

This Black History Month, I've decided to celebrate Black excellence by supporting Black-owned…read morebusinesses! The support continues beyond February so join me! Today we took a drive to Kaldi's to order some breakfast to-go. The restaurant was really packed but the ordering process was actually pretty smooth. We ordered their 12oz lattes, my drink was modified to add a splash of almond milk. The lattes sadly weren't anything special and could probably benefit from some cinnamon or a flavor of some sort to bring a little personality to the drink. To eat, we ordered their waffles (sorry for the to-go pictures) I ordered the sweet corn waffle and my boyfriend ordered the waffles with fresh berries. The waffles were PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!! Probably the best and most creative waffles I've had in a long time. The sweet corn waffles were magical. The addition of jalapeño peppers perfectly balanced off the sweet flavor seeping through the waffles. It was beautifully paired. The waffles were also very creamy and soft. Only downside is that I didn't care for the random garnish of corn of top but I get the presentation. This might have been better if it was seasoned or sautéed but the random corn didn't add or take away from the dish. My boyfriend lovedddddd his waffles and berries and said that it was the perfect breakfast selection. I'll definitely come back to order more waffles but also wished that they had a way of conducting pick up through their online portal. As mentioned, it was packed in there but there were some nice seating around the restaurant so I assume that you'll need to get there really early in order to dine in. Overall, I'll return and hopefully I can try another beverage.

Cute place that was surprisingly quiet at 10am on a Sunday. The iced lattes were large and…read moredelicious. The breakfast sandwich is a two person meal; croissant with omelette on it, salad (fresh greens, tomato and red onion with balsamic vinegar), potato chips and fruit. I am so glad a patron warned us how big it was because if we had ordered two it would have been way too much. Really good though. The ambience is grandma's living room / antique shop rather than hip. They didn't have music blaring so I listened to my own with headphones. They have both comfy and table seating, more of the latter. Staff was friendly; service wasn't super fast but worth the wait. It got busier closer to noon.

Zed's is a great place for coffee. My wife and I went there five years ago before we got together…read moreas a couple. In fact she turned me into coffee drinker after taking me there. We hope to go back soon as it is a very cozy and friendly place with great staff to have a cup of coffee. They temporarily closed due to staffing but we are glad they reopened so we definitely need to go back.

I've only been here once, but the lemon crepes were exactly what I was in the mood for. I don't go…read moreout for breakfast often but this was worth the occasional splurge. They had a lot of other crepes that sounded good but I wanted lemon and sugar that day and that's what I got. I'll probably bring the guy with me next time and try the nutella banana crepes he's almost certain to order (it's almost like I know him or something). It's been a couple months (Yelp reminded me I hadn't reviewed them yet) so I may be getting my wires crossed from some other place, but I think they actually had a bidet in the bathroom. Wow!

The crepes and iced coffee were delicious! Crepes were made to order and came out quickly - I…read morecouldn't believe how big they were. This was a unique breakfast experience with tons of options to choose from.

This Iron Rooster is located inside of the College Park hotel. The customer service is good and so…read moreis the food. I think I may have had the best lemon drop ever here. I've been twice and have received the same service each time. Sundays can be hectic but that's expected for most breakfast and brunch spots . This spot has a big menu which made it hard to choose but everything I've had was really good. The bartender I had was a guy with dreads I believe, and he was very knowledgeable about everything there and he made great drinks. He was very professional and he ran that bar well. I don't know why it took me so long to stop in this spot but I'm glad I did. If you're thinking about going don't think about it anymore-just go. There's something on the menu for everyone to enjoy..

Food is good but I had an issue with my take out order last weekend. The manager has still not…read morecalled me back after I left a voicemail asking for a call back. I placed an order over the phone, arrived 20 minutes later just for the host to not place the actual order. I asked for the manager to comp a few dollars off for the inconvenience which she agreed to do. 20 minutes later, I leave with my food but realize later, I was was missing food items (side orders, etc). No refund, no call back from a manager. Just save your money, you don't want the headache.

It's the Millennial version of an upscale Silver Diner; very popular and usually quite crowded…read more The food is very good, consistently well prepared and the service staff is excellent. No complaints about either. Now, as the noise level is quite high, having a conversation with your dining partner can be a challenge and parking is often problematic during their peak periods. All said, it's a fun place to do a breakfast or lunch.

This review shares my experience with a delivery order yesterday. I've visited this location and…read moreothers many times, usually enjoying every visit. But sometimes, even the best experiences can take an unexpected turn! So, my son surprised me yesterday with a call to tell me he had ordered breakfast delivery for my birthday. I was excited to learn it was from First Watch, my favorite breakfast spot. My anticipation grew as I opened the sealed bag, revealing the packed breakfast boxes ready to be enjoyed. However, my mood shifted after I removed a couple of boxes and noticed the plastic silverware pouch had been opened. The fork was missing and the opened silverware pack raised concerns, making me question the attention to detail and packaging standards. After noticing the packaging issues, I began to wonder about the cleanliness of the rest of the order. Sadly, some items fell short of expectations -- the waffle was soggy, the eggs were stiff and cold, and the potatoes were simply mediocre. The one thing i did enjoy was the fresh fruit bowl which was the highlight of the meal. This experience left me feeling sorely disappointed, I can only give this experience three stars, and that's being generous. First Watch Silver Spring, I hope you take this feedback seriously, as quality control truly matters.

Another good meal at Parkway Deli. This time, my partner and I each got the veggie omelette with…read morehash browns and a bread (I got an onion bagel and they got English muffin). The food came quickly and was delicious and very filling. Well, the pickles I had from the complimentary pickle bar when we were seated might have helped temper my hunger a bit. Three types of pickle, sauerkraut and delicious sliced beets. Yum. Service is friendly and good.

My wife and I are regular customers and there was nothing regular about our lunch today…read more There were plenty of booths available and we were seated right away, that's where the good part ends. I ordered my regular, pastrami sandwich on rye and a cup of chicken matzoh ball soup. The soup came out lukewarm and without much taste, seconds later came my pastrami which by the time I finished my lukewarm soup the pastrami was also lukewarm - and very greasy. The pickle bar had dry sauerkraut and the pickles were mushy. Got home 8 hours ago and I'm still sick as a dog. My wife ordered her regular turkey sandwich with Russian dressing- turkey is always dry but this tasted old, old and dry. She threw out the 1/2 sandwich she couldn't eat. Even the iced tea was off- too strong and warm even with the ice cubes in it- I guess it was just brewed. Our server was mostly M.I.A.