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    Licht Cafe

    4.7 (15 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Sean B.

    Honestly, the vibe was café meets bookstore meets upscale bar. The drinks were amazing; our last two rounds we just told the (almost problematically attractive) bartender, Marco, to bring us whatever... and they were the best two drinks. Lovely place to spend an afternoon getting a little boozy and waiting for the rain to stop.

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    Alexis B.

    My friend and I stopped in at Licht Cafe for a drink before a movie when we were in DC for a day a month or so ago (I forgot to review it earlier)! Licht Cafe is an LGBTQ+ cafe and bar (there's some great art and decor), and we had a great time. When we walked in, we were the only people at the bar (it was earlier in the day - even for day drinking). The service was excellent. Our bartender was so friendly and very helpful. Licht Cafe offers classic cocktails, crafted cocktails, coffee, and a few snacks (like nuts, chips, and a cheese board). We both enjoyed our cocktails, but the overall experience was really great. l'd happily return.

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    nice and chill spot for a drink. feels like a living room with couches, drinks are basic but done decently well depending on what you order.

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    A very cute spot with good vibes, cute decor, and great service. Definitely worth stopping by for a drink or a bite during happy hour.

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    1 year ago

    What a great find. Chill and low key. Great place to relax and get to chat during a date without the typical distractions. Drinks on point.

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    Big Bear Cafe in Bloomingdale is one of those places that stops you in your tracks before you even…read morewalk through the door. The ivy wrapping the entire exterior of the building is stunning -- it feels like the cafe grew right out of the earth itself. The garden is lush, intentional, and beautiful, and the grapevine patio pulls you in like you've stumbled onto a secret courtyard in the middle of the city. I rode the metro over an hour from Alexandria for this and the exterior alone told me the commute was worth it. The iced coffee delivered. The vibe inside is warm, neighborhood-cozy, and full of character. This place has a soul that most coffee shops spend years trying to manufacture. Four stars instead of five -- and here's my honest feedback with love. The outdoor seating is gorgeous but the trees overhead drop baby spiders constantly. I watched them land on my table, my drink, and my arm more times than I could count. The birds hopping onto tables scavenging for crumbs added to the chaos. For a patio this beautiful, the experience deserves better. The fix is already in the DNA of this place. Weaving lavender, peppermint, chrysanthemums, citronella grass, marigolds, and rosemary throughout the patio would naturally deter spiders and mosquitoes while making the garden even more breathtaking. The fragrance would become part of the experience. Big Bear Cafe is already special. The ivy, the garden, the coffee, the community energy -- it all works. A few intentional additions to the patio and this place is untouchable. I will absolutely be back. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    GREAT ambiance.....cute inside spots and outside spots. Delicious tea and coffee options…read more There was a long line, but service was really fast. I didn't see any food options on the menu that that caught my eye. The list looks like what I'd imagine a BK spot would have 10 years ago. I'll definitely be back.....it feels like the perfect spot to meet and enjoy drinks before or after a long walk.

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    Great place to WFH. They have a few breakfast items and coffee. The neighborhood is walkable and…read morethe staff member who took my order was nice. I was only in town for the weekend, so I didn't spend much time here, but I could see why the locals like it. I believe the owners are Ethiopian so the menu items reflect that. I would gladly visit again.

    The food was below subpar; the drinks were made like someone who didn't know the cafe's recipes;…read moreand more important, the server was rude. To say, I am disappointed in my experience here is an understatement. I don't normally write review, however, I want to warn others before they waste their money. I went with a friend to support local businesses. We were excited because the reviews were pretty solid. However, once we ordered, we were greatly disappointed. I ordered a Matcha Latte and the servers simply poured milk into a dirty worn out cafeteria plastic cup and dumped matcha powder in it without stirring or blending or adding any flavor. The picture shown below is after I mixed the powder into the milk more. My friend ordered a caramel frappe (not pictured) and the drink lacked caramel. It was simply blended milk and ice. The making of our drinks did not reflect a "cafe" style nor experience. Moreover, the food was below lackluster. The Northern Capital sandwich looked amazing in theory; however, I received one small piece of chicken on a large hoagie roll drenched in mayo with 3 pieces of spinach and a slice of avocado. In my opinion, the portions definitely did not match the price of the sandwich. Furthermore, my friend ordered the Steak & Cheese which came without cheese. After this, my friend and I did not drink the Latte and Frappe. We ate a small portion of the sandwiches to give the restaurant a fair chance, but we were beyond disgusted with the drinks. Therefore, we asked for a refund or the server to re-make them. To which the server laughed in our face with a nasty attitude replying, "Absolutely not!" I absolutely hate to leave a 1-star review on a local restaurant, but I could not go on without warning others to avoid the "cafe" portion of this place if you value your money. Fortunately, we went to a local restaurant nearby afterward to cleanse our palette and thoroughly enjoyed the service and food. More importantly, the prices were comparable to this place but they provided much larger portions and great service.

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