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Super cute cafe! We got The Rachel and the sausage breakfast sandwich. Both were made fresh and were very delicious! Quick counter service. Definitely would go back!
I loved the aesthetic of this restaurant. I was super excited to try it. Ordering was quick and easy and menu is very straightforward. Please see my photo attached. The chicken the way it looks is exactly what it tasted like. Super bland and just not good. The name is southwest chicken salad. You'd think it would be packed full of flavor. Everything in there had absolutely zero flavor and true portion was way too big that I ended up having to waste half of it. I'd come back maybe to try and sandwich but the salad which should've been so simple was so bland it was shocking.
Great cafe! It's clean, chic, has spacious design with seating both inside and outside. Also fairly convenient near a metro. My friend got a crogel (croissant bagel) and she said it was delicious
The inside was really cute! I was only in there for one second to pick up a takeout order. The smoked turkey was really good. I loved the mustard and the brie on it. I would definitely try more! Unfortunately, I did order the potato salad and they forgot to include it, so that was a bummer.
Very cute space, nice employees, but the biscuits and gravy (2/5 stars) were terrible. The biscuits were incredibly dry, the sausage had little flavor, and the gravy was gritty. Unfortunately I will not be able to recommend this dish to anyone, but I've heard the other dishes are worth it, so I'm giving a 3/5 overall.
Interesting concept of it being a more upscale cafe (sandwiches + coffee) yet being a floral shop. I heard from a friend that Poppyseed Rye has high quality sandwiches (but for a price) with fresh ingredients, so I decided to finally give it a try. BURRATA - 12 It comes with a thicccc piece of burrata but I wanted more protein so I paid +5 for turkey in my sandwich. At the moment, I wanted the turkey so it was worth. In hindsight, it was absolutely not worth paying 17.00 for a sandwich (even if it was quite tasty). The burrata was fresh and light, which always goes well with a juicy slice of tomatoes, the garlicky flavors of pesto and the tangy zing of balsamic glaze. The roll was also fresh and not overwhelming (the bread and ingredients ratio was good). I was very full after this sandwich. Definitely great, but not worth +5. Overall, the pricing here is $$ but definitely high quality ingredients and good flavors. I'd come back for a different sandwich and would be open to explore more of their food items in the future.
Ordered the Capicola, Ham, Salami and it was a phenomenal sandwich put together by some really friendly people. Couldn't ask for a better neighborhood spot!
A flower and sandwich shop all rolled into one. This spot has been on our to-do list for a few months. We were finally in the area and decided to stop in to see what they had to offer. If you need any type of floral arrangements, they can provide. If you are hungry and in the mood for a quick bite, they have tons of great options. From sandwiches to flat breads, to salads Poppyseed Rye aims to please. In the mood for something stronger than lemonade? They have beer, wine and mimosas. This place would be great for brunch! I had the hot pastrami Reuben, and my hubby had the smoked turkey sandwich with roasted red pepper mustard, brie and arugula. Everything was fresh and delicious. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Overall, great ambiance and delicious food...we will definitely be back soon!
After meeting a friend for lunch, we left underwhelmed. While there around noon on a Wednesday, there was a health flow so clearly people like it. (Maybe we ordered wrongly?) I ordered the quiche of the day (bacon and cheese). It came out almost cold and lacked flavor. The crust was too dry and barely tasted the bacon. (The side salad it comes with was great!) Afterwards, we ordered croissants. (They get them from Fresh Baguette.) My nutella croissant was too dry and the nutella to dough ratio was off. Despite the subpar food, the service was efficient and kind. And the space is decorated in flowers, an ode to the florist inside. I also appreciated the giant, self-service cold water jug in the corner with lemons for patrons.
What a lovely lunch outing. The staff was so friendly and the food was yummy! Went in thinking I was going to eat a light lunch- you can... but how can I turn down a biscuit with pork belly?? Yum! Try it! Lovely inside... you can grab some flowers and a card as a gift and grab a coffee and croissant or a quick lunch! Love this little find! Can't wait to go back.
Poppyseed & Rye is pretty, but missing heart. I adore flower shops and was drawn to visit based on the charming aesthetic seen online... it was indeed a pretty place to take my lunch, but still left some to be desired. Food: The toasted veggie panini was flavorful and came with a thick slice of mozzarella and Portabella so I didn't miss the protein at all and it had a great bite to it. The paper the panini came wrapped in was also aesthetically beautiful. The down side was that It was a little bit too oily which made it feel heavy and undermined my choosing a veggie option. Ambiance: The lunch rush still felt stressful and it wasn't the workday oasis I had hoped for. The staff was efficient and professional, but they lacked a personal touch. it felt like an ordinary busy sandwich by shop. Decor alone can't transmit charm and whimsy, you need a culture of hospitality and personal buy in. Floral: Similarly, the florist seemed stressed and busy. I didn't linger at the arrangements nor was I tempted to inquire about a little bouquet ...It gave strictly pre-order vibes. I had hoped to find a few loose stems that one could buy to brighten their desks. Perhaps my expectations were just too high for busy ballston location, but with so much attention to detail and effort to stand out from the ordinary franchise spot or corner deli, it would do them well to consider who they want to be among all the options. I would challenge the proprietors to pay attention to the ethos of the establishment as much as the aesthetic.
GPS actually took me to the wrong street but luckily this place was still easy to find. It is located to the left of Bruegger's Bagels. I came here on a Saturday evening and it was basically empty so lots of seating. I was surprised to find out this place is also a flower shop which was interesting. I ordered the ham sandwich with pumpernickel. It was a simple sandwich but still worth the money. Service was knowledgeable and quick. I definitely plan on coming back and trying more selections.
This is definitely my type of cafe! I dragged my friend to come with me after we went to 2 other coffee shops just to check it out and I wish we started here first because the aesthetic was entirely my vibe! We got here almost around closing time, so we didn't get to spend too much time inside. Since we already had breakfast neither of us were hungry either, but the burrata sandwich looked way too good to pass up! And I'm so glad we didn't because it truly was a 10/10! I'll definitely be going back to this cafe to try their drinks. I even saw that they have flower arranging classes which is something that I've been into more recently. read more
You get a FILLED sandwich with so many toppings! It was great Came by to grab dinner for me and my friend and we got a couple of different sandwiches to try. We liked the pork banh mi but we added banchan sauce with it (at home). The pork was fatty and filling, and they definitely did not skimp! We also got an Italian filled with the works of banana peppers, pepperoni, ham, salami, lettuce, (red wine?) vinegar--very aesthetic and a great standard sub. Italian meatball looked rough but it was filled with meat and cheese--also delicious. Reuben was filled with meat and a buttery sandwich slice. Plus their seasonal soup was butternut squash soup--sweet and creamy. Good solid sandwich shop with the classics, the works, as well as some sandwiches for the slightly more adventurous. Super nice people and efficient. They tried to call me about my brioche bun not being available but I did not get the call. It was nice of them to let me know! read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Super cute cafe! We got The Rachel and the sausage breakfast sandwich. Both were made fresh and were very delicious! Quick counter service. Definitely would go back! read more
I loved the aesthetic of this restaurant. I was super excited to try it. Ordering was quick and easy and menu is very straightforward. Please see my photo attached. The chicken the way it looks is exactly what it tasted like. Super bland and just not good. The name is southwest chicken salad. You'd think it would be packed full of flavor. Everything in there had absolutely zero flavor and true portion was way too big that I ended up having to waste half of it. I'd come back maybe to try and sandwich but the salad which should've been so simple was so bland it was shocking. read more
2 years ago
Great cafe! It's clean, chic, has spacious design with seating both inside and outside. Also fairly convenient near a metro. My friend got a crogel (croissant bagel) and she said it was delicious read more
2 years ago
The inside was really cute! I was only in there for one second to pick up a takeout order. The smoked turkey was really good. I loved the mustard and the brie on it. I would definitely try more! Unfortunately, I did order the potato salad and they forgot to include it, so that was a bummer. read more
Very cute space, nice employees, but the biscuits and gravy (2/5 stars) were terrible. The biscuits were incredibly dry, the sausage had little flavor, and the gravy was gritty. Unfortunately I will not be able to recommend this dish to anyone, but I've heard the other dishes are worth it, so I'm giving a 3/5 overall. read more
Interesting concept of it being a more upscale cafe (sandwiches + coffee) yet being a floral shop. I heard from a friend that Poppyseed Rye has high quality sandwiches (but for a price) with fresh ingredients, so I decided to finally give it a try. BURRATA - 12 It comes with a thicccc piece of burrata but I wanted more protein so I paid +5 for turkey in my sandwich. At the moment, I wanted the turkey so it was worth. In hindsight, it was absolutely not worth paying 17.00 for a sandwich (even if it was quite tasty). The burrata was fresh and light, which always goes well with a juicy slice of tomatoes, the garlicky flavors of pesto and the tangy zing of balsamic glaze. The roll was also fresh and not overwhelming (the bread and ingredients ratio was good). I was very full after this sandwich. Definitely great, but not worth +5. Overall, the pricing here is $$ but definitely high quality ingredients and good flavors. I'd come back for a different sandwich and would be open to explore more of their food items in the future. read more
2 years ago
Ordered the Capicola, Ham, Salami and it was a phenomenal sandwich put together by some really friendly people. Couldn't ask for a better neighborhood spot! read more
4 years ago
A flower and sandwich shop all rolled into one. This spot has been on our to-do list for a few months. We were finally in the area and decided to stop in to see what they had to offer. If you need any type of floral arrangements, they can provide. If you are hungry and in the mood for a quick bite, they have tons of great options. From sandwiches to flat breads, to salads Poppyseed Rye aims to please. In the mood for something stronger than lemonade? They have beer, wine and mimosas. This place would be great for brunch! I had the hot pastrami Reuben, and my hubby had the smoked turkey sandwich with roasted red pepper mustard, brie and arugula. Everything was fresh and delicious. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Overall, great ambiance and delicious food...we will definitely be back soon! read more
After meeting a friend for lunch, we left underwhelmed. While there around noon on a Wednesday, there was a health flow so clearly people like it. (Maybe we ordered wrongly?) I ordered the quiche of the day (bacon and cheese). It came out almost cold and lacked flavor. The crust was too dry and barely tasted the bacon. (The side salad it comes with was great!) Afterwards, we ordered croissants. (They get them from Fresh Baguette.) My nutella croissant was too dry and the nutella to dough ratio was off. Despite the subpar food, the service was efficient and kind. And the space is decorated in flowers, an ode to the florist inside. I also appreciated the giant, self-service cold water jug in the corner with lemons for patrons. read more
4 years ago
What a lovely lunch outing. The staff was so friendly and the food was yummy! Went in thinking I was going to eat a light lunch- you can... but how can I turn down a biscuit with pork belly?? Yum! Try it! Lovely inside... you can grab some flowers and a card as a gift and grab a coffee and croissant or a quick lunch! Love this little find! Can't wait to go back. read more
4 years ago
Poppyseed & Rye is pretty, but missing heart. I adore flower shops and was drawn to visit based on the charming aesthetic seen online... it was indeed a pretty place to take my lunch, but still left some to be desired. Food: The toasted veggie panini was flavorful and came with a thick slice of mozzarella and Portabella so I didn't miss the protein at all and it had a great bite to it. The paper the panini came wrapped in was also aesthetically beautiful. The down side was that It was a little bit too oily which made it feel heavy and undermined my choosing a veggie option. Ambiance: The lunch rush still felt stressful and it wasn't the workday oasis I had hoped for. The staff was efficient and professional, but they lacked a personal touch. it felt like an ordinary busy sandwich by shop. Decor alone can't transmit charm and whimsy, you need a culture of hospitality and personal buy in. Floral: Similarly, the florist seemed stressed and busy. I didn't linger at the arrangements nor was I tempted to inquire about a little bouquet ...It gave strictly pre-order vibes. I had hoped to find a few loose stems that one could buy to brighten their desks. Perhaps my expectations were just too high for busy ballston location, but with so much attention to detail and effort to stand out from the ordinary franchise spot or corner deli, it would do them well to consider who they want to be among all the options. I would challenge the proprietors to pay attention to the ethos of the establishment as much as the aesthetic. read more
GPS actually took me to the wrong street but luckily this place was still easy to find. It is located to the left of Bruegger's Bagels. I came here on a Saturday evening and it was basically empty so lots of seating. I was surprised to find out this place is also a flower shop which was interesting. I ordered the ham sandwich with pumpernickel. It was a simple sandwich but still worth the money. Service was knowledgeable and quick. I definitely plan on coming back and trying more selections. read more
1 year ago
Flowers have beautiful presentation but they do not last. This is what the arrangement for Mother's Day looked like 3 days after delivery. A simple bouquet from Trader Joe's would have cost waaaay less and would have lasted longer. read more
3 years ago
Second time getting food to take home , the people that work there are extremely nice and very happy. Food also delicious read more
Been meaning to try this place for a few months now and finally getting around to it. I'll say this, I'll be back. The Marinated Tofu Sandwich is basically a Tofu Banh Mi. The sandwich had high quality ingredients including pickled vegetables, marinated tofu, cilantro, and spicy mayo. There is a good amount of tofu and the sandwich is constructed in such a way that it doesn't fall apart. It is toasted in a panini press for an amazing crunch. I will warn two things. 1) there are a lot of wet ingredients, which will make this sandwich soggy if not eaten immediately and 2) the cilantro is not de-stemmed or chopped, making it difficult to eat. Basically the stalks of cilantro get pulled out of the sandwich as you bite. The ambiance is amazing with plenty of outdoor seating and beautiful flowers inside. If Tiffany's had a cafe inside its store, this is what it would look like. Looking forward to trying their Marinated Artichoke Sandwich next time! read more
2 years ago
Cute breakfast/lunch option place in the Ballston area! This cafe is a flower shop/coffee place that also serves up a pretty good breakfast. I was able to work there for a couple hours during the weekday, during that time we ordered the smoked salmon breakfast sandwich and the pork belly biscuit. The smoked salmon breakfast was pretty mid, I would not order this one again (this sandwich had more cucumber than salmon). The pork belly biscuit however was super delicious, the biscuit itself was buttery and flakey and the pork belly had a really great taste that paired well with their sauce. I also had their matcha latte which was really not good, tasted like watered down milk with no matcha taste at all (I've ordered this drink on two separate occasions so can confirm that their matcha is always bad). Next time I would like to try their coffee drinks instead. All in all, I would go back for another work session and reorder the pork belly biscuit and a coffee drink. Side note - in addition to the flowers they also sell some other unique items! read more
2 years ago
Poppyseed Rye is such an adorable café/flower shop combo! I had the quiche of the day & my boyfriend had the Capicola sandwich. The quiche of the day was squash & ricotta - it was good, but honestly, it was more of an egg scramble than a quiche. My boyfriend loved the capicola. And, whatever salad dressing they put on their greens was to DIE FOR!!! read more
2 years ago
Poppyseeds Rye is one of the best unknown lunch spots in downtown ballston. This place NEVER MISSES. You can't go wrong with the variety of handheld sandwiches, salads, and much more. As well as a whole flower shop in the store as well! I ordered the cheddar, harvarti, Swiss toasted sandwich and it was delicious. A great toasty, and combo of flavors. There was a hot honey drizzle that they put on the outside of the sandwich, it was delicious just make sure you have extra napkins and wash your hands when they get sticky. Perfect to pair with the fresh lemonade. I loved it, great tart but smooth finish. I talked with the manager and they are soon opening for breakfast as well starting at 9am everyday. (Right now they only serve breakfast Sat-Sunday) Check this place out if you can! Awesome scenery and beautiful outdoor dining area as well. read more
Such a cute addition to the ballston area. The floral + healthy foods shop is so pretty and a perfect place to catch up with some friends. You order at the counter and they either bring the food out to you or you pick it up at the counter. Ive been back a few times and have gotten the heirloom tomato toast and smoked salmon toast. Heirloom tomato toast: the best avocado toast you will ever have. The dollops of arugula pesto is so good and the bread isn't your typical sourdough bread. The toast is so refreshing and it's my favorite avocado toast in the dc area. Smoked salmon toast: they use the same bread and avocado spread as the heirloom tomato toast, however, I didn't enjoy the pickled radish as much. Overall: really cute floral shop in ballston, you need to get the heirloom tomato toast. read more
I love this spot and concept! This is a great addition to the neighborhood and the staff is very friendly and accommodating! Not to mention, the aesthetics are on point and very "Instagramable." There's a very large drink selection with about any water, coffee, beer, wine, etc. that you could want. The menu now has a mix of salads, toasts, sandwiches, and a few sides. I was enjoying my lump crab toast (to die for!!!), when a customer ended up calling back to the store to tell the chef that his turkey sandwich was the best he's ever had. If that doesn't make you want to try this spot, I'm not sure what will! The flower selection is so beautiful as well and makes it feel very homey and cozy while you enjoy your food. I'll definitely be picking up a bouquet next time I'm in! read more
5 years ago
Great lunch spot! Wanted to give poppyseed rye a try today as they open and it was great! They have some cool options from charcuterie boards to sandwiches...was quick to run in an grab a sandwich for lunch- tried the smoked Turkey which was delicious! The staff was very welcoming and helpful The atmosphere is super cute with the florals and gifts to shop! Next time will grab a bouquet for sure Can't wait to come back and have a glass of wine! read more
5 years ago
Tried out Poppyseed Rye today - a new place in Ballston serving sandwiches, salads, toasts, and more. Getting there was easy, and we found a parking spot right outside with free holiday parking! We tried several things (see pics) but I personally enjoyed the Capicola, Ham, Salami sandwich and the Lump Crab toast. Both were made with clearly high-quality ingredients and were large enough to feel that you get a bang for your buck! My fellow diners also enjoyed their sandwiches and salads, and felt satisfied with their choices. The owner also provided us with a free drink from their selection! The presentation of the toast was beautiful and the sandwich would be great for a working lunch (you can currently pick-up lunch you order online). I paired this with the strawberry basil lemonade which was sooo good, just the right amount of basil and sweetness. There is also a floral shop right inside which offers cute gift boxes, arrangements, and other nice gifts. Very one-stop-shop. Definitely give them a try! Soon there will no doubt be a line out the door. read more
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Went to this new place in Ballston. It was great! Parking was easy and the restaurant is lovely. I had the cuban sandwich - also great. The prices were very reasonable and we got to meet the chef - a nice personal touch. They also have a flower shop. It's our new go to place when we are in the Metro DC area. read more
5 years ago
Super cute flower shop and sandwich shop. I came in on a Sunday morning right a they opened and they were not quite setup yet. Totally fine, they are probably still working out the kinks. The staff and vibe is inviting and my Smoked Salmon toast was delicious, I would definitely get it again. Their coffee is nothing fancy, but they have hot brewed coffee if you need it. They also have a small selection of canned beers and wine I believe by the counter. As for the flowers, there was not much of a selection at the time of my visit which was unfortunate because I was looking forward to bringing home some fresh flowers. I will have to check them out again soon as one of the employees told my friend and I that there will be some flower shipments coming soon! read more
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818 N Quincy St
Ste 102
Arlington, VA 22203
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