I came here on a whim and got the best caramel frappe of my life. It wasn't too sweet and had the…read moreperfect balance of coffee (to me). We also got a double shot of espresso and the coffee was fresh and just perfect. Service was perfect and they asked all the necessary questions such as dairy restrictions and if we wanted any add ons. The venue is beautiful they have music lightly playing in the background and a lot of people come here to work from home so perfect place to come to catch up with your friends , relax or work.

Came here for the first time with a friend around 10:30am on a Saturday. I ordered their medium…read morechai latte (hot) with no sweetner, and a ham and cheese croissant sandwich with havarti cheese and avocado. Total came out to approximately $18. What's Hot - Quality. My egg and cheese croissant sandwich, which I ordered with havarti cheese and avocado was delicious. It was served warm. Everything was soft and tender. My sandwich was not overly salty, as well, which I appreciated. I was also surprised that my sandwich was served with fries. The fries were tasty, but too thin for my liking. My chai tea latte was also yummy, not too frothy, and not sweet, as I ordered no sweetener. - Menu. There appears to be something for everyone- coffee, non-caffeinated drinks, sweet baked good, savory baked goods, non-dairy options, and full meals. - Service. The time I waited for my order to be ready was fairly brief. Probably less than 10 minutes. My drink and food were ready separately and did not come together. They call out your name for your order, so make sure you are paying attention. - Price. For spending less than $20 on a meal, I would say it's pretty good value for money. My egg and cheese croissant sandwich was also substantive and not skimpy, which was good. - Layout. The inside has a pretty good space. There are counters with high stool seating, and a fair amount of tables and chair for regular seating, as well. - Location. Convenient, especially to other restaurants and shops. there is also parking in the area. However, be prepared to spend time and money on parking, depending on the day and time you come. What's Not - Service. It appears to be mostly self-service. After you enter their front entrance, there are two kiosks for self-service ordering. On the one hand, it's helpful if you know what you're ordering. On the other hand, if you have questions, their kiosks are not conducive for that. They have baked goods section, which appears to also be self-serve. However, I was uncertain how that actually worked, because I did not see an in-person cashier. - Layout. Depending on the size of your group, and day and time you come, seating can be difficult to come by. Most of their seating appears to be cramped, as well (i.e., many of their sit down tables and chairs are very close together). - Acoustics. They play music inside at a volume that is not very conducive for conversation. - Parking. There is parking in the area, but it can be difficult to find, depending on the day and time you come. On the day my friend and I were here, there was a lot of snow piled up, so finding street parking was very difficult. There are parking lots in the area, most of which are paid parking, so be mindful of the time you spend. There appears to be free parking in the area, but those are not easy to come by depending on the day and time. Final Answer Willing to come back, but probably not a first choice.

Cafe Via Roma is a new Ethiopian cafe with an Italian twist. The cafe is intimate but spacious…read moreenough to host a larger group. When I walked in I immediately thought about hosting a writer's retreat here in the summer. The menu is a mix of pastries, sandwiches, and other hot foods. I got to try the smoked salmon bagel which was delicious, a biscoff inspired ice latte which I'm going back for and another sandwich that was great! My friend had the tiramisu caramel latte which she is still raving about! The owners were supper sweet and bright our food out right away.

Such a great interior, very clean and has a nice aesthetic with the art work. I ordered the…read moretiramisu latte, creme brulee latte, cookie butter latter, and the smoked salmon bagel. Tiramisu and cookie butter were my favorites because I love sweeter coffee and creme brulee wasn't really. The bagel was so good, the cream cheese was well seasoned. There's a lot of construction by the entrance but this place is worth finding! There was only one employee at the time but everything cam out pretty quickly.

Great local business to support. Love the food and the wine selection is great. Pop in to buy a…read morebottle after shopping in the area. On the menu flatbreads are still my favorite, but family members like the pastas. Decor is comfortable with good lighting and attractive, nice for meal or happy hour, drop in before or after a movie. They seem to have fixed the odor that sometimes came wafting up from the ice skating offices below ( stagnant watery smell). Glad they added some outdoor tables a few years back so its a nice treat on a sunny day overlooking veterans plaza with the ice skating rink in the winter and outdoor activities in the summer.

Run, don't walk to Locavino's happy hour! From 4-7 pm, they have 25% off food and drink specials…read more They allowed us to taste different wines before selecting your glass of choice! I'm a red wine kinda girl so I tried the Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and committed to the Bonavita Tinto Wine. I could taste the mixed berries in every sip. It was only $7 for a glass - what a steal! My friends ordered the bruschetta and jerkalaya as entrees. For dessert, we went with the mousse and the banana bread pudding. Everything was SO good, no complaints. We enjoyed the cozy, classy atmosphere so much we stayed for 3 hours chatting. It's a hidden gem in DTSS, and we will be back!

Food and service were both great. It's a little "hole in the wall" spot inside an office building…read morethat likely gets most of its customers from the surrounding offices. We came later in the afternoon on a Friday so I think we just beat the lunch rush. Unfortunately they were out of the soup we wanted...but we picked something else and were extremely pleased. My daughter and I both got the chicken rice bowl to go and it was great! Everything was fresh and delicious. Great little spot to grab a quick and delicious bite if you're in the area.

Heads up -- your GPS will probably have you park on the back of the building... but don't do that…read more Just park in the front and avoid the reserved spaces (if everything isn't full). Rox Cafe is located in the Colesville Business Park, and it's on the front side. These little cafes connected to businesses are worth exploring, I tell ya! The ladies in here were very friendly, and they have great prices. They have sandwiches, smoothies, desserts, drinks, the works. One sandwich stood out, and it was a breakfasty one called the Bernard sandwich. It was described as having egg whites, spinach, turkey, a special mayo, and more on rye bread. It... was... DELICIOUS. I came to find out later that it was named after a pretty regular customer who came up with that. So awesome! This is isn't close to home, but for anyone who is in the area or wants a quiet change in scenery, they've got wifi. Work there, I think it's great!

Cafe X-press is an easy deli for a quick bite to eat. I stopped by Cafe X-press to grab a small…read morebreakfast, which was a bacon, egg, cheese sandwich and a cup of regular coffee. Overall, I thought my sandwich was fine. The deli has a nice variety of various breakfast and lunch sandwiches, so everyone should find something that they should like. The total for my meal was about $11 with tip, so I guess the prices were not too bad. Although the cafe is kind of small, it has a few tables so customers can consume their food on-site, but I think most folks grab their food and go. I thought the gentleman that took my order was pretty nice. He seemed pretty approachable because he knew quite a few customers by their first names. While I would not go out of my way to get a bite from Cafe X-press, I think it's a decent spot for folks who work and/or live within a few blocks of the deli.

Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. This sandwich that I purchased, was the absolute WORST Pastrami &…read moreCorned Beef I have EVER eaten. It's called "The Manhattan." It's a combo. No only was the meat sparse, but extremely unappealing. I'm from NYC. Maybe my expectations were too high. All I know, is that I will NEVER, step foot into this place again. I do not recommend.

Amazing family owned business. Really cool ambiance and very conveniently located. Service has…read morealways been on point. Desserts are amazing here! I always get the whole cakes

Very cute coffee shop with nice, relaxing, music playing. Great Coffee…read more Not far from downtown Silver Spring. I went there to get vegan cake for a holiday meal. We left with three different cake slices and they were all amazing. Very light tasty, you would never know they were vegan! Small suggestion. Would be great to get a little new furniture and maybe some new artwork. It would turn a great place into something sensational!

Great drip coffee and a friendly server. I stopped by just to get black coffee on my way north, and…read morewas pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ordinary coffee of the day, especially since it's also cheap! They also have pour over available. Bring cash if you're getting something under $5, if you can. The cafe is right inside the library itself and there's a free parking garage as well as a free lot nearby, and you can drink your coffee (carefully) inside or outside at a kid play park.

I love that this cafe is in the library! It's so nice and full of life in this intimate space. The…read morestaff is amazing & will take the time out to converse with you. The menu has so many wonderful items to choose from. My iced chai was spiced very well and the cheese danish was thick and tasted delicious. A must try where you can get a book, play at the gym and then stop by the cafe.

Make a reservation if you can! I walked in Saturday morning and was told the wait was ~15minutes. I…read moreended up waiting around 35minutes. It was worth the wait though. Blueberry cornbread: really good! Not very sweet so I could have eaten the whole thing. Tomato soup: I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup but it's the only soup on the menu so I decided to try it. It was really fresh with basil in it and not too acidic. I would get it again.

Always solid breakfast and great customer service when I go to First watch. The White Oak…read morelocation is great with ample parking and a fresh new restaurant. The best part of these restaurants is that the floor plan is wide open. A lot more sophisticated than a Dinner and gives more farm to table vibes.

This place didn't even exist on Yelp until few days back when we accidentally reached the spot…read morewhile strolling aimlessly. It's located by a parking lot in front of a big grocery store right off the University Boulevard. This place is fairly crowded during the day but not really a safe neighborhood to walk around at night. So beware! Anyway, we went in for a coffee and some chocolate croissant. The croissant was fluffy and quite delicious and the coffee was nice too. They also had a wide variety of other baked goods, cakes and pastries. We didn't try those but they looked very colorful with jellies and fruit on top. They were also playing really loud and cheery Spanish music in a big box outside, something that was a bit too loud for us to handle so we grabbed our food and left.

We bought a croissant and a coffee from this small neighborhood bakery. We were getting our car…read morewashed nearby, so we just decided to grab some small eats. It was on a Sunday morning and we were welcomed with delicious aromas of cakes and pastries. It took some time for someone to help us with the order, but that was probably because things were a little busy in the morning.

I know I have already posted twice about Koma, but this is the first time I have been there for…read morelunch. Another review is warranted. I am happy to say that lunch is also a 5-star experience. I had the most delicious egg salad sandwich, where every component was first rate, both the egg salad itself and the wonderfully seasoned and perfectly toasted roll. Fried shallots take it to the next level. You can choose either chips or salad to go with it. I got the salad, which is fresh and has just the right amount of delicious dressing. I make a mean sandwich myself at home, so it is really a lot for me to compliment one I eat outside. Part of it is Koma's ambience, which is cool without being pretentious. Sometimes eating out is just because you wanna be someplace that gives off good vibes. You know?

I haven't been able to visit in a while and Spring Break traffic patterns allowed me to stop in…read moreand not be late for work. The atmosphere is always welcoming and I haven't had tried the entire menu but what I have had has been solid. Breakfast or lunch, stop by and support a local gem in the community.