I've been to this place several times, and they have some of the best cold brew in the DC/NoVA…read morearea! Their nitro cold brew was wonderfully foamy and aromatic. For a moment, I even thought it had added sugar because it tasted so naturally sweet, but it was just the magic of nitrogen! The cold brew itself was also excellent quality. No wonder it's award-winning! They also have an extensive cold brew menu with different foam and syrup combinations, which is pretty cool. The space is bright, chic, and inviting. I love it! The staff have always been super friendly, too. Definitely a favorite of mine!

I decided to stop by this coffee shop to do a little bit of work before heading off to my next…read moredestination, and let me tell you, this place has quickly become one of my favorite coffee shops I've been to! The ambiance is so cute, and the workers were so friendly. The place was pretty full with other professionals having coffee and getting some work done, but luckily there was still some room for me. Their fall menu just came out, so I got the toasted marshmallow iced latte, and it's definitely one of my favorite takes on a latte flavor that I've had yet. It was so good! Parking can be a little difficult since you have to find street parking or wait for a spot to open up, but it's definitely worth it. I'm so glad I decided to stumble upon this shop and stop by when I did. If I'm ever in the area again, there's no doubt I'll be stopping by again!

Good location but still overpriced in general for Asian buns. But got several buns and a strawberry…read moretiramisu. It was super fluffy and yummy!

Again, I want to highlight the consistency of this franchise!…read more That tiramisu latte will forever see me, but this time I also tried an iced tiramisu matcha and did not enjoy that as much - nor did I really care for the matcha cake. It was definitely a summer light-cake, but just overall not my pick. But again I will say, 5 stars! Great drinks, great.. clean location, and a delicious display of cakes and desserts!

Always good service and easy ordering. The place can get crowded with people in laptops so for a…read morechat, we often have to wait for a space

I visited this coffee shop twice on my stay in Arlington! The matcha latte with vanilla was…read moredelicious! The BLT had an amazing sauce on it, but the crusty bread did make it a little hard to eat. The iced tea was refreshing, but a little sweet and not very citrusy. I did enjoy the outside seating which was very shady. The baristas were very kind and speedy!

Yo listen here - This place is so 'welcoming' the owner serviced me. They are open 9AM to Midnight…read moredaily! They also have an Iced cold brewed coffee version that was delicious sampled. No sugar needed to add or flavor creamer. I drank it just fine as is. I give this place a two thumbs up. The shop was clean. Even though I am not a smoker just dropped in for coffee sign I saw. This place did not smell at all of cig smoke.

My family and I stumbled upon this place after grabbing a bite to eat in the city. We asked our…read moreserver if there was a place we can leave our luggage since we just came m the airport. To our surprise, right across the street was this spot and we spoke to a nice person named Taylor. She mentioned that for a small charge, we can leave our luggage here before checking into our place or stay later on. If you're in town and don't want your baggage to wear you down, come check this place out!

After working for years nearby this small bodega below a Crystal City apartment building, I finally…read morewent with my eight-year-old daughter. With an impressively high Yelp rating, I was disappointed to hear the new owners say the glowing reviews are from the previous owner (though I respect the honesty). Despite that, we really enjoyed our visit. The new owners live up to the legacy. First of all, the service is excellent. An older man makes the food and who I assume is his daughter takes the orders. Both are kind. At the end, she gave my daughter a granola bar for free. The menu is a mix of Korean food and the small market in the back sells Korean products and more. It's very fun to browse and pick up some snacks and treats. My daughter loved the juicy grape fruit snacks. To eat, we ordered the Japanese curry and milk tea. Both were full of flavor and made with love. "This is my new favorite meal of all time," said my daughter. She devoured the bowl herself! There's a small parking lot in front of the cafe. It's within walking distance from the Crystal City Metro.

For lunch this past Sunday, a few of us stopped by Paramount Cafe since they actually have 卤肉饭…read more(Taiwanese braised pork over rice) here. Who knew that there would be a cafe in Pentagon City with this option? The interior is a bit cramped with many cardboard boxes piling up. We were able to order the food at the counter and waited about 5-10 minutes before the food was ready. BRAISED PORK OVER RICE (卤肉饭) - 15.49 Lots of rice, more rice than I could finish with the amount of braised pork belly they give. The pork was very fatty, which made it tasty and juicy, but it wasn't very saucy. There were two halves of a bokchoy and half of an incredibly boiled egg, which was meh. Still, I finished all the toppings and maybe a little less than half of the rice. I was full, but $15.49 for the food was not worth it. Overall, 3.5/5 but bump it to a 4/5 since there's a scarcity of food like this in the area. They sell other comfort Asian dishes too, like coconut chicken cutlet rice and Japanese eel rice.

Great stop before flying back home. This is a small location & searing can get tight especially…read morewhen having to trail in carrying-on luggage but well worth a last yummy taste of Cuban goodness. This location has the same quality of food as their Wharf location. I was so happy to be able to get a couple of empanadas, a Cuban sandwich, sweet plantains and a couple of drinks before jetting off. The staff is super friendly but getting our drinks was a little slow. Having said that, it was during busy times so we totally get it. Didn't take pictures of the empanadas before they got in my belly. We got a chicken & beef-so good just a little on the small side so if you're sharing, keep that in mind. Cheers!!

I've never had an authentic café con leche in Cuba or Puerto Rico, since I haven't visited these…read morecountries before. And the last time I had a café con leche was at a Dunkin' Donuts near Palm Beach around a decade ago. I'm not kidding. I was so amused that they offered these at a drive-thru window and my commercialized DD version wasn't bad. But, as I've traveled, my best option for a getting something close to a café con leche is just to request one, know that it won't be exact but/and keep your fingers crossed. Or - at least - order a café au lait. I'm no coffee snob so feel free to comment here. Wiki taught me that café con leches are made with scalded milk vs. steamed. And sugar cane is used in the grounds or the brew. This actual café con leche - at Crystal City's Colada Shop - is somehow the most authentic café con leche which I could reference drinking, in awhile now. I mean, I have had a few around Florida cafes, awhile back. At the Colada Shop register, you can order a regular café con leche or a 'sweeter' version. Hmmm ... how blessedly simple vs. and the mounds of adjectives I myself use when at a Starby's. I was assured that the sweeter version she offered was more gentle than it sounded, and she was correct. My steaming Cuban coffee was strong and not overpoweringly sweet. Like, I was relieved that I had ordered it sweet because otherwise I might have not been woman enough to drink it. The flavors of this beverage were complex. Rich and deeply smoky. This coffee was not like a Vietnamese coffee with a strong French roast and sweet cream. These flavors were more like - I don't have the culinary knowledge to say - like a deep, strong Cuban brew. I know that probably doesn't help. I enjoyed the beautiful, bright colors, the music and sips of my lovely and seriously respectable coffee, to go, here. The service was excellent. Each of the three team members I spoke with were all friendly and helpful. I liked my coffee and especially appreciated being able to find an establishment which markets and serves café con leches, Cuban-style. When I asked the Colada Shop employee what the most popular hot drinks were here, she said - obviously - its namesake Café con Leche, and secondly, the Carrot Cake con Leche coffee drink. Yes, please. She said the Dulce de Leche coffee is the third most popular drink here and her description of it as fabulous with the caramel and steamed milk. Well, there are at least two reasons to go back to the Colada Shop at Crystal City!

Did I come back for donuts!? Absolutely…read more This time instead of opting for a breakfast sandwich, I tried the cinnamon roll donut. Well I didn't just try it, I devoured it. This place seriously knows how to make a good donut! The donut was so light and fluffy. The icing was also not too sweet but sweet enough to make you crave more. I don't think this place makes the best coffee in the world. But I truly can appreciate any barista who decides to take their time to create a masterpiece design over my coffee haha. This place is just overall a great place to come and the area is lucky to have it! If I lived here, I'd be there every morning(no shame) lol

I am visiting Virginia and staying in the area and decided to get a coffee and came up to this…read moreplace that had more than coffee. It has coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches and more. It was delicious. They have great fall drinks. I recommend you give them a try, it seems popular in the area.

Honestly, I was pretty hesitant in trying out Tatte again, as my previous experiences with them had…read morebeen awful. We came here for a caffeine fix, and ordered a latte with oat milk, and a Tatte House Latte that supposed to have honey and halva - Both were super watered down, and they came out lukewarm, not 'extra hot' as we had requested. There seems to be only one barista, and he was struggling to keep up with orders. The seating area is not well kept at all, as it was hard to find clean tables without the gross surfaces. The place does get loud, so having a chat may be difficult. The place is continuously busy, and I just wished this visit was a positive one. +watered down drinks +lukewarm beverages +slow service +unkept seating areas

MUST TRY their black sesame latte! Came by several times during my stay and the staff was always…read moresuper kind and helpful. Lots of fresh and healthy choices. Some other things we tried included the egg in a hole and the salmon lox sandwich on brioche, which were both delicious! Seating is plentiful, providing a nice peaceful start to the day or a nice quiet break in the day.

Still the number one coffee spot in DC for me. I have so many check in's here for a reason it's the…read morecoffee and of course the friendly staff. It's also a cool spot to work remote or taking a meeting. I hope the owner open more establishments in the future. Right now there are 2 locations (including Union Market) - I've had great experiences at both. A lot of the new or small coffee shops should follow their lead when it comes to coffee and providing excellent customer service. I love this place.

Stopped by Pluma while exploring the Wharf and really enjoyed the experience…read more The café itself is beautiful, minimalist, earthy, and thoughtfully designed. Even though we got our drinks and food to go, I couldn't help but admire the cute ceramics and overall aesthetic of the space. I ordered the lavender latte, which was good but didn't completely wow me. My husband and I also shared the bread pudding, and that was definitely the highlight. He gave it a 9/10, and I'd have to agree, it was delicious and the perfect treat to enjoy while walking around the pier. One thing to note is that prices are definitely on the higher side. I noticed the avocado toast was around $18, and while it looked nice, it didn't seem particularly special for the price. Overall, a very cute café with a great atmosphere and an excellent bread pudding. A lovely stop while visiting the Wharf.

This place is so cute! I've walked by a couple times. Finally felt like trying some Thai iced tea…read moreand didn't know they had small bites as well. The shu mai and the sauce was delicious. My iced tea was also a good size and good level of sweetness with delicious boba as well. Service was fast and pleasant and you can order from the register or at a kiosk. Beautifully designed little tea shop! Has a couple seat seats outside and inside. Just enough space to order collect and leave or just chill for a bit if there's seating available!

I've been wanting to try their boba for a while, so my son and I stopped in for drinks. Ordering…read morethrough the kiosk was quick, easy, and hassle-free. Our drinks came out pretty fast, and the employee who made them was very friendly. The shop was clean, inviting, and had plenty of seating both inside and outside if you want to relax and enjoy your drink. As for the drinks, we weren't huge fans of the amount of fruit included, but the lychee in my drink was absolutely delicious. I ordered the regular sugar level and realized afterward that I should have gone a little sweeter--it would have made the drink even better. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'll definitely be back to try more flavors.