I love this place! It's small but cozy and the beautiful pictures on the wall of icons (ie Michele…read moreObama and Tupac) game it a nice vibe. I only ordered beverages but loved both of them. The dirty chai was the best I've ever tasted! Gold Star 100% top notch winner winner tea for dinner!!! I also got the Monkey Business cold frappe. It is a perfect blend of bananas, vanilla and cinnamon. Not as good as the dirty chai but still excellent in its own right! I left very impressed and wanting more.

"It's not just Medusa that I have to fear," Diana of the Wild Isle, Daughter of Circe, and the Last…read moreof the Amazons, reminds herself as she steps confidently towards danger in Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis's Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1 (2026). "First, it will be her sisters. Stheno and Euryale. Gorgons...'Dread monsters' in the oldest texts....And yet, they have stayed by their sister's side, even though a glance from her would turn them into stone. That is love," Diana realizes, even as she contemplates that, soon, the misty cave floor under her feet will be beset with violence, meted out by Medusa's sisters, before Diana even gets a chance to explain that she is trespassing in the hopes of obtaining for Medusa the ultimate form of social justice: permanent chances for her to "look other soul[s] in the eyes...and be seen." The Black female ownership, the management, and the staff at Love Life Cafe, a snug coffee house nestled at 929 Washington Blvd in Laurel, Maryland, are fully aware how being seen is intertwined with social justice, kindness, and customer service. Black artists' drawings and paintings, some of which are for sale, adorn the walls, including "Wakanda Forever," featuring Chadwick Boseman, whom the world heartbreakingly lost too soon to cancer; "Say Their Names: Black Lives Matter," featuring Sandra Bland; whom her communities bitterly lost to police brutality; and, in a hope-filled change of pace, "Looking Up at Greatness," depicting two-year-old Parker Curry's recognition and wonder at seeing Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama at the National Portrait Gallery in March of 2018. So far, my wife has enjoyed a life-sized latte with extra hot cardamom oat milk; a life-sized cafe au Lait with the same; an açaí bowl, minus the honey and adding kiwi, pineapple, and mango; and a life-sized Hollaback Girl latte. Meanwhile, I was thrilled to devour a banana, cinnamon, and vanilla frappe appropriately dubbed "Monkey Business."

This is such a cute coffee shop. There's a decent amount of seating, but most people seemed to…read moreorder their food to go. I ordered one of the breakfast sandwiches, which was egg, cheese, and turkey sausage on a French toast bagel. I also ordered their chai latte with oat milk. There's a nice section of the coffeehouse that is set up like a living room, so it's really cozy. I sat there getting some work done on my laptop while enjoying my breakfast sandwich and tea.

I went here because it was listed in my cafe passport and I had seen it on instagram. I was highly…read moredisappointed. The place was super cute. Plenty of comfy seating, friendly workers, and lots of options. I ordered donuts for my kids and they were refrigerated. The lady warmed it up so it was melted glaze and cold middle. The eggs seemed like they were microwaved. The daybreak skillet had slingshot bacon. Stretchier than my elastic. The saving grace was that the latte was decent. Not the best I ever had, but I finished it. I don't think I'll be returning, but maybe with the right ordering, it would be decent.

PJ's is a New Orleans institution. Their coffee is so delicious. I almost always get the cold brew…read more I was hoping they might have the limited edition cafe au lait Hubig's Pies, but alas, they don't. I like a coffee shop with comfortable seating and PJ's delivers. I'm looking forward to returning.

Great atmosphere and the Cuban Sandwich was outstanding. The Coffee was very good. I seen some of…read moremy Folks from Johnstown Pa stop in the Yates so realizing it was in the area, I stopped into support. The person at the register wasn't very personable maybe its just her personality. All in all I had a great experience !! I will certainly be back.Especially for that cuban sandwich!!

I had just finished up from a pedicure appointment and was FAMISHED and looked on yelp for nearby…read morecoffee shops - this one popped up and figured why not since it was only a 7 min drive? This place did not disappoint - it's a rather simple cafe. Has the basics, both savory and sweet options which is a plus! But the quality of the food is 10/10. I ordered a BLT sandwhich and included egg and when I say delicious?! It was scrumptious. I had an iced Vietnamese coffee with it which was great. Black owned, street parking available, chill calm environment - all the trimmings that makes coming here enjoyable.

Over love that this is a black woman owned coffee spot nestled nicely in the community. All City…read moreCafe is one of those spots that feels easy to settle into. They serve the basics well coffee, tea, and a solid mix of small bites, sweets, and made to order sandwiches that actually hit. The space works for whatever you need that day. You can pull up with your laptop and get work done, or just sit back and people watch without feeling rushed. It is family friendly but still calm enough if you are trying to focus. Overall, it is a cozy, reliable spot that does not try too hard but still delivers.

Tried this place a few weeks ago with my girlfriend…read more I had a fantastic milkshake (the Monster Ink with Oreos and chocolate chip cookies) while my girlfriend opted for the Rainbow Road rolled ice cream (with Fruity Pebbles) in a waffle taco. The portions were huge, the ice cream was tasty, and the presentation was great! The staff was kind and friendly and we appreciated being able to see our orders getting made. Be warned that this is not a place for a little treat - we easily could have split one rolled ice cream and been perfectly satisfied. The space was a little small with limited seating but it was very inviting all the same. Certainly hope to make it back very soon and try more of their menu!

So, creme roulee - rolled ice cream - was a dessert trend from over 10 years ago, but I have never…read moreheard of it. This style of ice cream originated in France. Rolled ice cream is made by flattening an ultra-thin layer of ice cream out and then rolling it up. See the videos I posted if you've never experienced it. The flavors of rolled ice cream that I tried are ube and blueberry. The blueberry had a blueberry puree on top. The ube was served with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Delightful. I only wish that I had a double espresso to go with it. The flavors of rolled ice cream that are most popular here, so far, are: 1.) Birthday Cake 2.) Strawberry Cheesecake, and 3.) Cookies and cream The team here was also passionate about the ube flavor. We also tried the strawberry yogurt shake, which was delicious. BTW, someone ordered a croffle and it smelled like a buttery breakfast. It is a croissant pressed into a waffle form. We *needed* to get one to share. They have many toppings, but if you're going to order this croffle for breakfast, the plain whipped cream (vs. the mango cream) is not sweet, but creamy and satisfying. The croffle is substantial and eggy. It is very surprising because it's hearty bite after bite. There are no light and flakey bites and before you know it, it's gone. You get your dollar's worth, here. It's a good breakfast. And you can dip the croffle into your house coffee which is even better. I also put some of the croffle cream into the coffee. The house coffee is made from a machine and tastes dark and sweet. Yum. I am wondering where else you would find this no-longer trending trend - of French rolled ice cream - in the DC area. I found 10 places on yelp but only 3 mentioned rolled ice cream in the search result descriptions. The staff here are friendly, informative and patient. The environment is simple, yet elegant. A definite new texture and flavor adventure was found here, to be sure. Thank you, Laurel!

Starting off a review for a Vegan place with "I am not Vegan" is COMPLETELY disrespectful, and it's…read morenot "out of The way" at all. It is IN The way. "I like real milks and my pastries with butter and eggs." yeah nO sh!t Sherlock. Don't we all. But your Mother stopped lactating when you turned 2 or whenever, and The Creator gave us *REAL* nut milks that are all as real as your tit-juice from cows you are desperate to normalize, as well as Sulfur Salt that makes anything taste eggy. zero stars for that reviewer, 5/5 this Vegan cafe', sorry you had to endure that!

Definitely a place that wows you! They have vegan baked goods, sandwiches, and other food items-…read moreALL VEGAN!! They also have a variety of drinks including coffee and tea. They also sell coffee beans and tea blends. The service is OK, the staff is always nice. They have some outdoor seating and indoor seating in a room to the right of where you order. The inside is industrial style with vibrant colors.

I stopped by Crepes on Main for a solo brunch and honestly--great experience. The service was top…read moretier from start to finish. The decor was very nice, quaint, and beautifully Afrocentric, which I loved. I started with the waffle, turkey bacon, and eggs; . I also tried the crepe version of the bacon, egg, and cheese, which was really good. For something sweet, I went with the s'mores crepe and it did not disappoint. The hot chocolate was also a hit--very rich and comforting. What made the experience even better is that this is a small, newly opened woman & black-owned business, only about 4 months in, and they're already doing things right. Overall, a solid brunch spot with great vibes, good food, and excellent service. Definitely worth checking out and supporting.

Have been dying to try Crepes on Main once I found out Laurel had a dedicated crepes shop! We…read morewalked in and there was plenty of seating even for a smaller establishment. There was also a beautiful mural. In terms of food, I was really excited to try both the sweet and savory crepes. There was one couple ahead of us who walked in at the same time as us, so while their order was being made, we perused the menu. There was only one employee at the shop making the crepes so their order took awhile (they waited at least 15 minutes for two crepes). We finally got to put our order in and the employee said it'll be 15 mins for what we ordered (chicken & shrooms crepe, shrimply the best crepe, and s'mores crepe). Each crepe is moderately priced but I was pleasantly surprised at how big the crepes were. However, while we were waiting for ours to be made, the couple who got their order ahead of ours came back saying there was a foreign object in their crepe and they wanted a refund because they had no time to wait for a new one to be made. The employee seemed to not be sure how to refund the order and had to make a call which made our wait even longer. It also made me a little nervous for what I'd find in my crepe - but our crepes seemed okay. The employee also forgot to make our s'mores crepe so there was more of a wait for that, but we dined in so it wasn't a huge deal. The service overall could be improved with better staff training and just more staff in general to handle orders even on what they might think is a slow day. We eventually got our crepes and the shrimp crepe was delicious and had a little spicy kick to it which i loved. It also had a little salad in there so half the crepe was cold which I didn't love but could deal with. The chicken & mushroom crepe was also fantastic and had even more flavor and a kick to it. The s'mores crepe was also a perfect sweet finisher to the meal. All things considered, I'd come back once in a blue moon, but once they add more staff and have a more efficient process, I'd come back more often for those delicious crepes.

Me and my husband come here like once a week. They have a…read morevery large selection of coffee. Their regular drip coffee is never burnt. The sandwiches are very well-made. I've tried about three different kinds through all delicious. I really love the Panini's. The only thing that I can't say I love is their spinach scone thing but overall all the pastry is very well-made. Can say turtle coffee is hands-down my favorite. I just got half the sweetener and it's perfect that way.

I've really come to love this cafe. I've studied here, met family and friends here, and it's become…read morea staple when running errands or going on day trips All of the sandwiches are made to order, but my favorite is a classic bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel or English muffin. As for coffees, I love their seasonal drinks and cold brews! The staff is extremely nice and ensure all details of your order. The atmosphere is very chill with merchandise stands, coffees and teas, and syrups for sale. We love the Black Raven blend! Highly recommend for your next meetup, study sesh, or pre-errand pick-me-up :)