Although Yelp claims that this place is closed on Sundays, it is indeed open at 10:00 am today…read more Surrounded by many Ethiopian and other cultural businesses like restaurants, cafes and markets, this bakery follows the same type of local theme amd look, and, although located in an urban area, it is indeed a hidden gem among cultural and ethnic businesses in Alexandria. This cafe was recommended by an uber driver, as well as others, who have visited the local shopping center. Once you enter this small cafe, you will hear Ethipion pop music in the background, not too loud, and you may find older gentlemen sitting with their coffee drinks and talking in Amheric about politics or stories from back home. Once I entered this wonderful place, the guests were surprised and definitely stared as I came in. Lolol I am a big fan of Ethiopian coffee and the Ethiopian way to prepare coffee and espresso beverages. Their menus carry a list of typical espresso beverages, a list of baked goods, and a list of smoothie drink varieties. They are very well priced. I ordered a delicious and hearty Ethiopian special hot tea, which contained ample amounts of ginger, honey and orange. I am recovering from a cold and cough, and the drink helped to clear my throat and sinuses. It was higher priced compared with the other beverages (it's worth the price), and I ordered *for here* since they have many ceramic cups and glassware and they ultimately gave me a paper cup even though guests sitting at the small tables were drinking from ceramic cups and glassware. Also ordered a fresh squeezed orange juice, but they did not add ice. If you want a cold drink with ice, I guess you should tell them that you want ice in it when you order. Definitely a different experience drinking a fruit juice w/o ice. I liked their version of tiramisu. They add more coffee powder and cocoa powder in the cake and on top of it. Also, they make a Creamy and filling strawberry layered cake with a custard in the middle, called fruit cake. Light cake and dense custard the same time. Reminded me of a Mille feaux. For groups of three or more, I would recommend getting your order to go due to space limitations.

We ordered a cake for my son's 21st Birthday and the cake was burnt and stale. We called to the…read moreowner, "Kidist', and she has not returned our call for a remedy for over a week now. By far the worst cake and service in the DC Metro area.

Staff is friendly. Options for desserts is very vast. They also have coffees, drinks, breads and…read moresandwiches. A full menu of delights to choose from. Chill coffee house style music playing in the background. I chose the lemon bar and it was on point. The lemon flavor was so memorable. I would definitely come back again. Only one small recommendation for the owners. Please add a sign that will tell patrons where to stand to wait to be served. Quite a few patrons so I wasn't sure where to go when I came in.

Great pastry shop, with a full array of cakes, pies, cookies, and desserts!!…read more What a great place in Alexandria! This place is a winner all around - the selection of sandwiches, both hot and cold, is terrific and the quality super high. I had a genuinely hard time deciding which sandwich and which deli salad to choose because they all looked and sounded so good. The pastries are both gorgeous and delicious - all made right on the premises. There is plenty of seating inside. The service was very friendly (and patient as I agonized over my order) and the fact it's not a chain, it's a small family-owned business that really makes this place so unique and their baked goods even more special. it really is a neighborhood gem and worth a try!

Ventured here after enjoying an afternoon lunch in the city…read more Today they offered a variety of Mochi Doughnuts!!! Also added a delicious doughnut twist that I asked them to warm up for me and decided to sit outside and enjoy there. I should've bought 2 of those twist!!! Woke up thinking about it! Would make the perfect breakfast after work treat with a cup of black coffee! I think I may just make my way back down today...hahahaaa!!! :)))) My friend was questioning my matcha taste buds and decided to join me and she also enjoyed her strawberry matcha and the pastries she picked out. Arriving at 6pm in the evening they were SOLD OUT of quite a few pastries however there was still some pretty good selections left to choose from. I'm excited to return for my doughnut twist!! Happy Yelping!!

Will have to update this review. We ended up getting our wedding cake here which was decently…read morepriced if you're not looking for the fancy ones. I'm a regular now lol. Pastries, well the ones I eat - croissants, mini croissants, mochi donuts, cheese something- consistently good. Strawberry cream cake is great. Lattes too. Good service, yes yes I'm changing my tune because that's what good service can do. Nice, clean and cozy ambiance. Always seem to be packed during lunch and late afternoon.

Interesting Cafe. Has a small market inside as well. The staff is friendly and smiley…read more The coffee is strong. So be prepared. If you ask for an Americano, you will need to request creamer. Highly Recommend sitting down and taking in the ambiance of the place.The staff will bring your coffee and dessert to your table. Your bill will come after you finish your items. Wi-Fi is available too. For the manager. Recommend a regular table for students that would like to study. Great environment for a study sesh.

My macchiato was absolutely the best I may have ever tasted. It reminded me of a super strong…read moreespresso I once enjoyed in an ancient rock cafe in Tbilisi. This macchiato was its equal in a super cute and beautiful Ethiopian cafe, restaurant, and market. I'm in caffeine nirvana (but able to drive too).

If you don't speak Spanish, you may struggle here, but they will try to help…read more If you're looking for Central American breads, pastries, and home cooking, or a really cheap meal, or both, give this place a visit.

After lunch at Full Kee, there's a unique bakery within the same strip mall called Panaderia…read moreCaramelo. As you walked in, this unique place not only offers bakery items but also variety of beverages, a mini food buffet line and has some seating area. The giant display case of pastries, bread and cookies is on your right; eating area on your left and at the counter in front of you they offer some variety of food selections which also offers combo meals. I didn't eat this time but I did get some pastries to go. The staff members were friendly and they took the time to explain each item in the display case who were very knowledgeable. I will make another visit to try their food display.

The reviews here are rough... idk the details, but I'm specifically writing just for my experience…read moreand interests. I really like their Queso de Rollo. It's a Bolivian bread stuffed with cheese. I love it because they make it fresh! Other bakeries pre-make it in advance and it always tastes stale. Cinthia's is the only one that seems to make it day-of or at least it tastes that way haha the Salteñas here are also piping hot - burn your mouth good! So far I have not experience what the other reviews have been saying and hopefully I never will...

Nunca mas compro sopa de aqui! Su sopa de mani es agua con fideo, nada de sabor, ni siquiera sal le…read morepusieron! Tengo años comprando aca pero nunca mas vuelvo. Sinceramente que pena. La peor sopa que he probado (incomible) No malgasten su dinero, vayanse al Luzmila! este lugar se ha vuelto una basura.

These guys have the best kunefe in the DC area, hands down. We drive 20 minutes just to get it…read more Nowhere else even comes close, to be honest. The servers are really nice as well! They made kunefe Nabulsi (with the crispy kataifi on top) just for me, and explained how to say the names of the different things in Arabic. It's a nice atmosphere, too. Nice sunlit seating, good music, tantalizing display case. Very worth checking out!

I was craving Kunafa and we had not tried this place yet so we decided to give this place a go! It…read moreactually helped me discover a really cool area with a lot of middle eastern restaurants, shops and cafés. It was a very lively area. We got two classic Kunafa's and a slice of cake that had a piece of baklava on it, which we found to be very unique. We did do pick up so by the time we arrived home the kunafa was not as crispy as I like. But still pretty good. I may need to sit and eat it there next time to truly get the taste. The cake was very good, not super sweet except for the baklava on top. Definitely recommend. I want to go back and try a few other desserts here!

Great Food, Vine & Customer Service!…read more I stopped in here for a quick bite with a friend before heading to an eye doctor appointment next door. I must say I really like the vibe of this place. Beeline Diner is one of diners that are retro-cool and has a neighborhood feel to it. It's very popular with the locals and folks that live around the area. I couldn't help but noticed how friendly the staff was and seemed to know their regular patrons. That's a great plus, in my book. The menu is loaded with lots of great options and your comfort food classics...including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. On this day, we tried the chicken & waffles and steak omelette. Both more delicious and was served fairly quick! The portions were great too definitely enough food to share. The check was tender, juicy and most of all.....seasoned!! lol The waffles were pretty standard on taste but I would say they fluffy and light. The steak omelette did not disappoint either. It was loaded with sirloin steak, cheese and onions! Every lift of my fork left me with bits of steak bites! My kind of meal for sure!!! The only negative about this dish is that the steak is not made to order or cooked to your preference (I.e. medium, medium rare, well done, etc.). Instead the steak it's already pre-cooked and I was told by the server that it is roughly around, medium-well. That might be okay for some, but I prefer my steak month medium side. Medium-well makes this dish and steak overcooked by the time it's delivered to you. This was the case for me. The sirloin steak was a bit on the tough side...as know as chewy. lol Other than this, I have nothing but great things to say about my first visit to this establishment. The customer service was on point and everyone was so friendly. This!...& the Chicken n' Waffles dish won me over. We left pretty full and satisfied....which was a little disappointing because the desserts in the display cases looked amazing and I really wanted to dive-in on one of them! In all, you can't go wrong with Beeline Diner. The food hits the spot and the price point is great too. I recommend and looking forward to coming back to try some of the other plethora of dishes they serve! :-)

We visited on a Sunday morning. We were immediately greeted and seated upon entering. The staff was…read morevery attentive and courteous. The food came promptly after a very short wait. I had the salmon dish was generally good - the Cajun roasted salmon was well seasoned but the sides on the plate were not. The restaurant is very clean and bright (much bigger than I thought it would be from the outside). $$ There is a free parking lot.