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    MQR Cafe

    4.4 (97 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Bacon Burger
    Krystal A.

    I had really high hopes for MQR because at some point I read on Reddit that this was one of the best burgers the poster ever had in NOVA. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries, and let me tell you, this was not one of the best burgers I've ever had in NOVA. The burger patty was very thin and small compared to the size of the bun. It also didn't feel like a hot burger, but rather lukewarm. People love to talk about how Five Guys burger is super expensive, but I would say this burger was more expensive, and no where near the size of a Five Guys burger. The fries weren't bad, but nothing particularly special. Maybe because they also felt lukewarm. My husband got a flat white, which he said was very bitter, so he had to add sugar. I didn't order a pastry, but have heard good things about those. As far as space, there's a fair amount of tables and seating. Upon entering, I noticed a strong smell of cleaning solution, which always throws off my enjoyment of the food and sense of taste. Staff were fine, but I had to ask for one of the tables to be wiped down so we could eat there. Not sure if it's the table material, but it still didn't seem all that clean after being wiped down.

    Kunafa French Toast
    Sherly H.

    I visited on a Sunday and the sweet plates at this cafe are honestly probably one of the best I've had in the DMV area. The Dubai cake and Kunafa French toast were absolutely delicious! I'm not a big fan of overly sweetened desserts but MQR does it right! The items were sweet but not too sweet! I ordered the French toast to go and it was still so delicious so I can't even imagine how much more delicious it will be when dining in. I'll have to make a visit back for the chopped cheese as well!

    Vina H.

    This place makes me wants to move to Annandale! They open late today because of Ramadan. They have such a yummy selection of food I just want to try everything! This place is a small restaurant, not too big but it'll be perfect for a breakfast date! Service was amazing! The server was so sweet and friendly. I got the bacon cheeseburger and fries! Fries were crispy, hot, cook to perfection! Burger were great too! I'm OBSSESSED with the pistachio latte/coffee because it's not too sweet, and it is DELICIOUS! The beef bacon were crunchy and delicious. The kunafa french toast... WHAT is this? because i'm also addicted! It is not too sweet but also have a side of sweetener syrup in case you want it to be sweeter. It's so fluffy and creamy inside and soft, I was in heaven! I will deff come back here to try all the other menu items!

    Nihar S.

    We stopped by here on a Sunday afternoon and had the cinnamon bun with Nutella, pistachio croissant and the raspberry cheesecake with our coffee order. We were absolutely blown away with all three pastries - truly outstanding! Our server Shahrazad was extremely attentive and friendly & made our visit special. MQR = a "must visit" spot near Columbia Pike !

    Menu
    Neil W.

    Came to this cafe after hearing about it on Instagram. It's a small, quaint spot, so once you sit down you'll be pretty close to other customers. The food comes out relatively quickly, so you won't be kept waiting. I think overall the food was okay, we got the levantine bagel, the kunafe french toast, the labneh toast, hummus with spiced beef, and za'atar fries. We liked the za'atar fries the most, it was fried nicely with za'atar flavor. The hummus was fairly standard hummus, nothing to phone home about. The toast had a delicate flavor, nothing was the star ingredient. The french toast was nice and sweet and fluffy, a pretty conservative french toast - if you like sweets, you'll like this one. And the levantine bagel was also fairly good. Overall, it was a nice cafe but rather crowded. Maybe wait for the hype to die down, the crowds and recent social media hype will not make me return in a hurry.

    Menu as of February 2025
    Katherine S.

    4 stars: good food, drinks, and vibes; would come back to try other foods TL;DR: cute interior and picture worth drinks and food; nothing was stand out crazy good but everything was solid Came here for a coffee study date and the space is adorably decorated. There are many tables (regular and high top) and a bar area in the back. Unfortunately, most of their tables are not accessible to outlets, so this place seems more a chill and talk space, which it is perfect for. Service is nice, quick, and attentive. Their system with running food and cleaning up is fantastic. FOOD: ~Iced Americano (4/5): solid ~Biscoff latte (4/5): good flavor and could taste the coffee. Couldn't get much biscoff flavor unless I got a piece of the crumble on top ~Kunafa french toast (3/5): it was fine. It was definitely missing the umph of flavor. But very pretty for photos ~Harissa egg sandwich (4/5): great flavor and ratio of ingredients. Egg could have used a touch more salt, but otherwise pretty good ~Breakfast potatoes (2/5): Came with the sandwich. Was bland, soggy, and overall not great ~Harissa french fries (5/5): May be personal preference, but the fries were nice and crispy, and I loved the seasonings on top. A little spice, acid, and salty flavors. ~French Fries (4/5): so nice and crispy. Solid choice This place is cute and maybe would be open to trying other things on the menu. It's quite a hike for me, but if you're in the area, it's worth a try.

    Kunafa French toast and Mediterranean Chopped Cheese
    Sophie A.

    All of the food is fresh. I had the Kunafa French toast and biscoff latte. I love the latte and the French toast was okay. i kept smelling amazing food and I wished I could've gotten the sandwich. So I did go back for the biscoff latte and to try the sandwich. I ended up getting the cardmom latte which was also amazing and the Mediterranean chopped cheese which was so tasty. I finished every last bite.

    Kunafa French Toast
    Ryan C.

    Stopped by here for a late breakfast after my wife saw it on a TikTok. We placed an order for a Levantine Bagel, a Harissa Egg and Cheese Bagel, the Kunafa French Toast (main reason), a Pistachio Latte, and a Biscoff Latte. Pick up time was only 15 minutes despite being absolutely slammed inside the restaurant. The place had a good amount of seating and every seat was filled. The Kunafa French Toast was pretty hefty and with the syrup, it wasn't too sweet but had a great crust. The Levantine Bagel came with zaatar cream cheese and honey which was so good. Probably my favorite thing we got. The Harissa EC bagel was advertised with beef bacon but it didn't come with it. Sandwich was ok but was definitely missing the beef bacon. Both lattes were good, also not too sweet. I would absolutely come back for that Levantine Bagel alone but I want to try the rest of their food menu as well.

    Sydney G.

    Wow, this is an amazing experience! We came here around 11 AM on Saturday and expected to have to wait but although it was busy, we were able to get a seat right away. We split a bunch of things, including their famous French toast, which is definitely worth the hype. I got a cardamom iced latte as well as the Levantine bagel with za'atar cream cheese (I'm about to put honey on every bagel I have from now on) we also tried the chicken Shawarma, the chopped cheese, and a couple of pastries. The chopped cheese was probably my favorite Although the guava pastry was really delicious as well. The chicken Shawarma had some kind of seasoning on it that I wasn't a fan of, but that's just me.

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    Monica W.

    Buttery, toasted GOODNESS! Ok, I wanted to see what all the hype was about so I went out on a blistering Saturday afternoon and was not disappointed. MQR is a cute little bustling cafe with limited seating, but don't let that deter you! I did take-away and my Kunafa French Toast was crispy (even when I got home), buttery, nutty and not too sweet. I enjoyed it in the comfort of my living room with the SO. Ordering was a breeze since I knew exactly what I came in for and despite the large number of fellow customers, service was efficient. No one seems to mention the amazing, light filling inside the French Toast. Creamy, a little thick, not too sweet and compliments the bread. Enter the sweet whip cream, thick and delicious, AND the loose orange "syrup" and you have MAGIC. Will definitely return to try their sandwiches.

    Win S.

    Everything we ordered here tasted so-so, except for the Kunafa French Toast - but I know that's what you came here for! On a recent Sunday, it was packed and hard to find a seat. This isn't a quiet spot, so you have to speak loud to talk with your dining companions. The low down on THE toast: it's a thick slice of soft, sweet bread with a pistachio and sugar crumble. yum! You dip it in this light orange blossom syrup, which complimented it very well. I loved eating it with whipped cream. It's a large serving, so I would come with 1-2 other people to share the dish! We also ordered salad, harissa fries and cappuccino from the counter. Skip the fries! they weren't crisp at all and tasted like it just came from the freezer. It could've used a touch of salt as it was quite flavorless and the harissa didn't add to it. Wasted calories. The salad we ordered was just basic lettuce and cucumbers thrown together like you made it at home. My mistake for getting this but I wanted a serving of veggies to come with our decadent order! The feta cheese was nice and light though, not as chalky as what you usually get at the grocery store. My partner also ordered a sandwich and it was nothing to write home about. I asked if I could get a bear drawing on my coffee like how they have it on their cute hot chocolate drink. But the barista said the coffee is a different consistency, so latte art wouldn't work on this one. She graciously still tried and it was adorable. But the cappuccino was quite milky and had less coffee taste.

    Chicken Shawarma
    Christine L.

    My husband and I went to check out this place over the weekend. It was busy and nearly full, which made it kind of loud. The place was cozy and gave cafe kind of vibes. There is plenty of parking in the plaza area. I ordered the harissa bagel (although it looked like it was on a brioche bun instead of a bagel?) and the French toast. My husband got the chicken shawarma. The harissa bagel came with a side of roasted potatoes. I was kind of expecting an actual bagel since I saw it under the bagel menu instead of a brioche bun, but maybe I miscommunicated and didn't specify. So a heads up there is a difference. The egg was cooked well, the bacon was crispy, but I didn't get a lot of harissa flavor. The potatoes were also good! The French toast was the star dish. It was so fluffy and not overly sweet. It came with a side whipped cream and syrup. I feel like it's a lot bigger than it looks. It was def a dish to share! My husband said the chicken shawarma was packed with potatoes, but he liked the chicken. We'd be back to try other items!

    Kunafa French Toast
    Shayla M.

    I heard about this place through social media. I ordered the Kunafa French toast, Mediterranean chopped cheese and the Za'atar Fries. The French toast was my favorite. The bread was crispy and the filing was perfect. There was also a orange blossom syrup that you could drizzle over top but was not overpowering the other flavors. The Mediterranean chopped cheese was a filling sandwich. The meat was seasoned with aleppo pepper. The bread was nice and soft. I was not a fan of the fries. I thought they were overpriced as well as over seasoned.

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    Lovely cafe with great yogurt bowl- lots of fruit and granola. Plenty of tables in a relatively small space.

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    Eisenhower Deli

    Eisenhower Deli

    4.0(42 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Stopped by here to pick up breakfast on the go. Lots of great hot options made fresh when you…read moreorder. Cute hole in the wall deli. Lots of drink and prepackaged snack options too. Service was quick and friendly. Would recommend!

    I was slightly hesitant in trying out Eisenhower Deli due to its mixed reviews, but, after finding…read moreout that another breakfast/deli place was permanently closed, we decided to give this place a try. Besides breakfast plates, they also have lunch specials, sandwiches, and house specialties. They have daily/weekly 'specials' taped by the grill, so be sure to check those out. We ordered: +the Corned Beef Platter - opting for the addition of toast and eggs +the Steak & Cheese - just with grilled onions and mayo +and, The NY Avenue - with grilled pastrami, corned beef, and Swiss, topped with cole slaw, and Russian dressing, on rye bread The corned beef tasted a little off, as it was mostly potatoes, and it seemed like an off-brand of the breakfast favorite. The platter just didn't seem worth getting. The Steak & Cheese was pretty good, as the bread was fluffy and the steak and cheese were generous. The NY Avenue sandwich was less than mediocre; wasn't a fan of the use of 'deli meat slices' of the corned beef and pastrami. Staff were friendly, and they call you up when your order is ready. There is a good amount of seating inside, and most seem to get their items and coffee to go. Parking located in the front. +Steak & Cheese +friendly service +seating inside +parking available

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    First Watch - Frittata-Rustica Omelet with a side of salad.

    First Watch

    4.0(134 reviews)
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    Always love this place and we always go for the seasonal items, or the giant pancakes with eggs and…read moresausage. The current seasonal items may be the best we've ever had, the bacon egg and cheese sandwich is delicious and comes with the perfect spicy aoli kick, that adds amazing flavor. During the fall, you can never go wrong with the pumpkin pancake, so gooood. And whenever they have some type of corn bread or different flavored scone, we always order and it always hits! Can't go wrong upgraidng your potatoes with the million dollar potatoes adding cheese and bacon to it.

    AMBIANCE: I hardly get up early enough to go to a restaurant…read morefor breakfast but I went to the gym and for my babes birthday I decided to take him out to brunch. PERFECT reward. It was around 10am, so not many people, but it did start getting full. It's open, the booths are big and comfy, typically if you come to First Watch on the weekend it's packed, so it was nice to have a stress free experience. SERVICE: They are kind and to the point. My bf is in tech so he has a habit of taking his laptop everywhere-- I tend to think there are certain places you can have laptops and certain places where you can't. First Watch is one of those places where I'm like eh.... Maybe not. But I did! We didn't stay long and only had our laptops open for the meal, but no one said anything so it was solid. Additionally, I didn't know what I wanted to eat because I wanted to be a little adventurous so I ask the waitress what I should get. I am sometimes hesitant to ask bc I always feel they're going to upcharge me instead of giving me their opinion, but I don't believe she did thank and I was grateful! Wish I got her name. FOOD: So, for me she suggested the chilaquiles. I trusted her input and ordered that! I was hesitant because, traditionally, that dish is typically very heavy and spice-based, and I didn't know if I wanted to start the day off with food like that, but it was SO GOOD. Lots of flavors. I was very happy. First Watch is always a treat. Fresh food and good times!

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    la Madeleine - Caramel Crme Brle

    la Madeleine

    2.9(277 reviews)
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    I stopped into La Madeline for lunch while running some errands. Parking was a breeze as it shares…read morea large lot with the shopping center it's a part of. What I love about La madeleine is its ability to have good French inspired dished in a fast casual setting, I felt like I am stepping into a quaint Parisian bistro. The staff is courteous and gave great recommendations. I highly recommend La Madeline. To eat I got the tomato soup which is thick like a bisque but is more importantly very YUMMY (psst, there is a reason they sell it by the jar if you want). I also ordered the prime rib and provolone sandwich. The sandwich is great on its own having plenty of meat, even more gooey provolone, and a great aioli sauce, but... dip it in the tomato soup and BOOM, a whole new level of goodness.

    Ordinarily, this La Madeleine would be an easy five stars. The breakfast was delicious, and I had…read morequite possibly the BEST PARISIAN HOT CHOCOLATE of my life! It was rich, warm, creamy and absolutely perfect. But unfortunately, the cashier single-handedly dimmed the experience. There were four of us dining on a Saturday morning, and we placed a pretty solid order of entrées, beverages, pastries... the works. Despite that, the cashier greeted every simple request with the strongest attitude I've seen before 10 a.m. We asked for our cookies in a bag instead of on a plate, we got an attitude. We asked for one order of the eggs to be cooked a specific way, we got an attitude. I ordered extra croissants, and she put them on a plate instead of in a bag... and somehow I still got the attitude. Long story short: the food was excellent, the hot chocolate was perfection, the other staff was friendly/helpful, but the customer service was giving "absolutely not." I hope this was just an off day, because everything else deserved five shining stars.

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