Büna is a wonderful perfect vibe. It's a quick service Ethiopian breakfast spot. When you walk in,…read moreyou just feel the provisions they have been providing to the Petworth neighborhood for years. The drinks are delicious and the food is hearty, they don't skimp you out on portion sizes... as you can see with the brunch platter. They do other cafe classics as well like bagels and toasts. I always appreciate cafes that feel stuck in the 2000s. Büna definitely gives this vibe with their mismatched furniture and inspirational art. It's a comfort I always look for when I enjoy my morning coffee.

A big part of D.C. is the Ethiopian community and Buna Coffeehouse is one of several Ethiopian…read morecafes in the city. This one is beloved by the neighborhood. Service is always on point and the space inviting. I enjoyed my iced latte. It's most strong and darker than I'm used to, but I really enjoyed it with a splash of simple syrup from the condiment bar. To eat, they sell bagels, sandwiches, and more. Popping in for breakfast, I ordered a chocolate chip muffin. It comes full of little chocolate chips, but it was very dry. I recommend asking it to be warmed up beforehand.

Really high-quality and thoughtfully curated flavors…read more When we ordered the banana cream, they had to check if it was still in stock which was a cheeky sign on how tasty the donuts are. Our donut was light and fluffy, with a creme infused with real banana. You can tell that they are being thoughtful on their approach to artisanal donuts, and it really shows up in how they elevate this classic dessert. Its rare to find donuts that balance complex flavors, sweetness level, and good crumb but all of those things are what make it distinct fom others, especially chain restaurant donuts. Of course, these are probably made the day of and ours was a large and substantial size. Its definitely a treat-yourself type of moment to commit to the price point, but we weren't disappointed. My take on high‑price‑point food in Union Market is simple: that's exactly where you'll find it. So once you let go of that once you enter, you have a more pleasureable experience by allowing yourself to indulge and try to find the thing that will really fulfill you. And they did that for me. Thank you beautiful ladies who helped me select my donut!

Not $60 doughnuts .... And also described as not dreadful??…read more cinnamon struseul was best of the bunch and was still just okay. But wow were the rest disappointing (super frustrating bc they look very pretty). All of them felt old and dry, the buttermilk glazed (which tasted like it had citrus glaze icing) and the citrus cake (way dense) were the driest. Chocolate ganache doesn't even taste like chocolate more chemical than anything. Service was extremely slow when all they had to do was place doughnuts in a box -- also seemed like customers were an inconvenience. Overall absolutely go buy other doughnuts. Don't waste your money, product to cost ratio is 1 star.

Everyone sings Donut Run's praises so I knew I had to try them - I only regret not going sooner!…read more I had the classic "Homer" and a Boston cream and basically inhaled them both. Can confirm the hype is real. It's a small shop so you'll want to plan on taking your donuts to go.

Nice to have a local donut place in Takoma. Donuts are middling, better than the chain restaurants,…read morebut not so amazing that a trip out feels special or indulgent. Biggest issue is the staff. Had to wait for the staff member to finish her conversation with her buddy before being assisted and even then she stared at me as though I had interrupted something important. Didn't ask what I wanted or what I was interested in. Eventually offers a bag for the donuts. Seems more excited when others walked in but lingered enough to try to see what tip I was giving. One time, wouldn't be a deal breaker, but I've never felt welcomed there. So a nice place if you need a donut, but not for a special trip. Don't expect friendly service, but if you get it, I'm curious what you did differently than walk in and wait patiently.

Rose Ave Bakery has been on my radar since early this year! I finally made it to DC this weekend…read moreand this was naturally our first stop. They are open until 1 PM on Saturdays, we reached at around 11:30 AM and I was half hoping for them to be out of most items. Fortunately, even though they were super packed, we were able to find all of the items we were looking for - thanks to the hard working staff as they continue to make their pastries until closing - unlike so many other bakeries these days that make a certain amount and call it a day! Now to the food, everything we had was absolutely phenomenal! I am not a donut person but I loved theirs as they were very flavorful and weren't too sweet. I definitely prefer their Ube and Pandan over the Black sesame donut. The Matcha chocolate croissant and the Ube Kouign Amann were my favorites of the bunch! I cannot recommend them enough, this will surely be my first stop every time I am in DC!

Visited Rose Ave Bakery in DC on a busy weekend after a friend recommended it, and we ended up…read morewaiting in line--which was worth it. The space is a pretty cute, modern café with cherry blossom décor and a great mix of sweet and savory pastries. We honestly tried almost everything Garlic Scallion Bun - Soft, lightly toasted with just the right crunch. Inspired by a Taiwanese garlic bun, it was super easy to eat and one of my favorites (9/10). Matcha Chocolate Twice-Baked Croissant - A rectangular croissant absolutely loaded with matcha and chocolate, topped with matcha powder. It was almost a bit too heavy on the matcha for me, and the bitterness overpowered the chocolate. Banana Chocolate Twice-Baked Croissant - Banana cream on top with banana chocolate inside. Pretty straightforward--tasted exactly like what you'd expect from a banana chocolate croissant. Ube Cheese Kouign Amann - Unique sweet-and-savory combo. The ube adds a subtle sweetness while the cheese gives it a creamy balance. Rich and slightly dense, and I just wished there was a bit more filling to balance the pastry. Miso Garlic Salted Bread - One of my top picks. Savory, buttery, and paired with a slightly sweet brioche-like base that balances everything really well. Elote Bread - Corn-topped savory bread with a nice sweetness and texture. This and the miso garlic bread were tied for my favorites. Strawberry Passionfruit Kouign Amann - Fruity and rich, but a bit filling overall. I just wished there was more filling to balance the pastry. Sugared Donut - Simple and classic, just a soft, sugary donut done right. Drinks: * Strawberry Matcha & Mango Matcha - Both layer fruit puree with matcha, but the flavors stay quite separate rather than blending together. * Vietnamese Coffee with Cold Foam - Strong coffee base with strawberry-flavored cold foam. It's pretty sweet overall with less of a coffee-forward taste, but still smooth and enjoyable. * White Mocha Latte - More coffee-forward compared to the sweeter drinks, which I actually preferred. Overall, I loved my visit--great spot for both savory and sweet pastries with creative flavor combinations and a lot to try. I definitely preferred the savory items over sweet here particularly the garlic scallion bun!

Received excellent customer service from Robert. Everything…read morewas freshly made & delicious. Clean atmosphere. Will definitely stop in more often.

Worst customer service. It is fast pace but if you cannot adapt then it's not the environment for…read moreyou. My little sister was ordering her food very clearly and as she was this lady (taking her order) raised her voice to tell her hold while shaking her hand in her face. My sister asked for bagel and a side of bacon. Seems simple but somehow made complicated. Mind you this is a little girl she's talking to. She was so overwhelmed another lady started assisting with the same aggressive vibe towards a little girl. I ended up telling them they're coming off very rude and even tried clarifying what my sister said but she did not care. She literally said whatever and made it more complicated for me to order. Very rude and they literally don't care lol as you can see they'll obviously tell you that when you call them out for it

Finally getting around to leaving a review after a few visits to Lost Sock Roasters. Every time…read moreI've been, it's been a consistently pleasant experience. Most recently, I stopped by over Easter weekend (2026) and grabbed my usual go-to, an empanada. This time it was the pulled pork, and it definitely hit the spot just like the others I've had. Not much more to say other than they've been solid every time. I'll keep stopping by whenever I'm in the area.

The rumors are true - Lost Sock Roasters is as good as everyone says it is! I was nearby for work…read morefor two consecutive days and it was necessary that I stopped in both days. The team there is super friendly and kind - I loved seeing them interact with their regulars (there were many). Service is very timely despite being busy and the cafe itself is very cute inside (limited seating but it seems like they have a great outdoor setup). The drinks are super smooth and flavorful! Their rotating signature drinks and syrups will keep me coming back. And the empanada are a must try. Highly recommend stopping by!

Coworkers ordered these directly from Sticky Fingers Bakery for me as a gift. The flavors below are…read morethe ones I tried and my review: Red velvet cupcake--my favorite! Very moist and the icing is delicious and creamy. 5/5 Birthday cake--also delicious love the sprinkles and icing, moist cupcake. 5/5 Chocolate chip--rich and moist, omg, and it had all of the chocolate I desired through and through! 5/5 Cookies and cream--great icing, a little dry on the cupcake 4/5 Chocolate covered strawberry--didn't care for the chocolate coating but the strawberry flavor is strong and I absolutely love it! I'm happy I finally found a strawberry vegan cupcake since this was my favorite flavor prior to being a vegan. 5/5 Overall, I would love to try more cupcakes and other vegan treats from this bakery as I was thoroughly impressed.

Super small storefront, no place to sit, kind and fast service, decadent desserts. We tried the…read moresweet and salty cookie, the s'mores cookie, and the Mocha cupcake. Everything looked delicious in the bakery section. The sweet and salty cookie was soft and delicious and balanced. The s'mores cookie had good flavor but was very dry. I was nervous because the cupcake was so hard and the paper was kind of stuck to it, but the flavor was incredible. I want to go back to try the brownies.

Wow...where do I even start? Whether you're looking for a cozy café with great coffee / pastries,…read morean intimate restaurant serving some of the best New American cooking, or just a place that has some of the friendliest, most inviting staff to ever grace the DC restaurant scene, Elle has you covered. They operate a cute little coffee counter in the day, which includes some of their amazing scones, croissants, and other goodies, as well as outstanding espresso drinks. There isn't a ton of seating in the café section so it ends up being quite crowded, but if you're lucky enough to snag a seat, it's super cozy and the perfect place to read or just hang out. The café area is confined to two mini counters in a small corner next to the front window, so it always gets plenty of natural light and is a great place to people watch. I dropped by on a Sunday morning to grab an americano and their maple pecan scone; the americano was phenomenal, and the scone was such a delightful ode to autumn flavors. It was quite large, super buttery and rich, and packed with maple and pecan flavor without being overly sweet. Come back in the evening and you'll stroll into what feels like a completely different restaurant. The coffee bar is transformed into a standard bar, and the ambient lighting, dark wooden furniture, and brick walls make the space feel incredibly cozy and intimate. Their dinner menu is quite pricey, but it's genuinely worth every penny. My friend promised that Elle had the "best vegetable he's ever tasted," and they absolutely delivered -- the roasted broccoli with sardines and parmesan was delightful. It was super simple, but I appreciated how well it let the natural flavor of each ingredient shine, and each component had plenty of its own flavor, with the parmesan and sardines offering a hit of salt, umami, and sight funkiness. We also got the grilled cucumber which, at first glance, seemed like such an odd menu item. After giving it a try, however, I'm now questioning why we don't always grill our cucumbers -- the cucumber was beautifully charred on the outside, and heat helped to bring out some of the vegetable's natural sweetness to counterbalance the smokiness from the grill. It was served on top of a bed of savory, tangy yogurt and with chopped hazelnuts, which offered a great crunch. I was most impressed by the skate; this fish is a rare find in DC, but they prepared with perfectly. It was super tender, which contrasted beautifully against the crispy, crunchy fried outer shell. The skate was topped with crispy onions and a savory, slightly spicy sauce, as well as swimming in a rich, incredibly umami broth. The skate may have been the single best thing I put in my mouth all year -- I'm going to be devastated when it falls out of season and rotates of the menu, but I'm also super excited to come back and sample Elle's next season of items.

Elle is a great spot for breakfast, especially if you are looking for somewhere comfortable to…read morespend a bit of time. The space is open and inviting, and they are very accommodating if you plan to sit and work for a while. The food and drinks really deliver. Their matcha was delightful, and the egg sandwich is an absolute must. It comes on a house-made potato roll that makes the whole thing feel extra comforting. I would highly recommend adding brisket. It takes the sandwich to another level. Service was friendly and attentive throughout. Even though it is a bit out of the way from downtown DC, I would definitely make the trip back.

Dear reader, Three…read moreFifty Bakery and Coffee Bar was an absolute delight and quite the lovely little find. I got an iced mocha and a blueberry muffin, and both were excellent. The mocha was delicious, and the muffin truly stole the show. It was incredibly soft, rich, and perfectly tender, the sort of baked good that makes you pause mid-bite just to appreciate it properly. I was genuinely blown away. The staff was also very nice, the place was clean, and the location is great. A further point in its favour: there is tons of outdoor seating, which makes it very easy to settle in and stay awhile.

I was pleasantly surprised from this cafe! Came on a Saturday afternoon and it was rather packed,…read moreso can see people kind of fighting for a spot. Cozy spot though with fast service. I got the orange scone - I loved its buttery flavour alongside the orange hints which weren't too overpowering. The crisp and crumbles of the scone really made it tasty. I also got a white chocolate latte which was standard but good too.

This was my first time at this location. There is minimal seating there. The store was very…read moreclean. There were plenty of options left, even though I went later in the day. The donuts were the same consistent, yummy Krispy Kreme donuts I am used to eating. I would return to this location again.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts - 14th Street…read more This location is an absolute disaster. This was the worst order experience I have ever had, and unbelievably, it's the second time my order has been wrong. At this point, it's not a mistake -- it's a pattern of incompetence. To make matters worse, when I called the store to discuss the issue, the staff member who answered was completely rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. Instead of trying to fix the problem or even listen, they hung up on me. That is unacceptable behavior for any business, let alone a national brand that claims to care about customer service. There is zero accountability here. No attention to accuracy, no respect for customers, and no basic professionalism. If a doughnut shop can't get a simple order right twice in a row -- and then treats customers like an inconvenience -- they don't deserve anyone's money. I have given this location more than enough chances, and I am done. I will not be making any future purchases from this store. Save yourself the frustration, wasted money, and disrespect. There are far better options in D.C. than this mess of a location.