Roaming Rooster

Great selection of stuff!! I need to come back to try one of the tarts. The chocolate croissant was…read moredelicious though. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating and friendly workers. Great environment to get work done as well!! I'll be back for sure

Fast service and clean! There's not a lot of seating but that's ok! The normal size croissant is…read morebetter tasting than the small one The cinnamon roll was great! The Apple turnover was pretty good The French strawberry gummies are pretty good Very many things to try I'd go again!

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Chocolate croissant

Hermes Bites

4.5(2 reviews)

1.1 mi•Chevy Chase

After a late-morning movie at Avalon, my partner and I saw this new Pop-up on the corner (at the…read moreLittle Beast Cafe space) and decided to give it a try. This sandwich shop is open currently Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm only. (Little Beast opens at 4 pm). We got a Parrish Sandwich (a pastrami Reuben) and an Artemis Chicken Sandwich. Each sandwich comes with a choice of chips or fries. We grabbed a table outside and were served glasses of water. After we ordered, the food arrived in take-out bags a few minutes later. We each also were offered a plate as we were eating the meal onsite. The sandwiches were very good. Very large and filling. The chicken breast was moist and the Reuben was legit. The fries were crunchy and tasty, although a bit too salty for me. We spoke with one of the owners, who said the plan is to be at this location for several months and then perhaps move to a permanent location. Definitely delicious sandwiches and worth a try.

What a delightful find! We tried two of the sandwiches and also the quesadilla. Each was better…read morethan the last. Great ingredients, nice combinations, and meticulous preparation. These guys have only six more weeks at this location, so I hasten to spread the word: well worth trying.

Each entree with side arrived in a take-out bag and was accompanied by a wooden plate.

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Cornucopia

4.4(148 reviews)

3.0 mi

One of the best sandwiches I think I've ever had, and their selection of pasta sauces is on a whole…read moreother level.

A charming little Italian grocery and deli that's definitely worth a stop. The sandwiches are some…read moreof the best I've had in a while, and the cannoli were absolutely delicious. The man behind the counter was incredibly friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. They also carry a great selection of unique items imported from Italy--things you won't typically find at a regular grocery store. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more sandwiches, grab a coffee drink, and of course, more cannoli!

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Sister's Sandwiches and Such

3.7(17 reviews)

2.5 mi

Was in need for a quick lunch today and one of my coworkers told me about this place. It was only a…read morefew blocks from where I was working so it was perfect and a time crunch. They have a cute little special for BCc students that included any sandwich a slice of a pickle chips and a fountain drink for $10.99. I wish that deal was for everyone, but their prices are pretty reasonable lol. I had got a roast beef sandwich on a Kaiser roll and honestly, it was really good. All the ingredients tasted fresh and I really enjoyed that the sandwich came with horseradish on it. I don't see that as much these days so it was really appreciated. I got my food quick but next time I would definitely call ahead so it's ready on pick up. I noticed that they also had cookies, and a whole assortment of bottle drinks if something on the fountain didn't appeal to you. I was kind of disappointed that they didn't have sweet tea. They just had unsweet tea. But overall, definitely a good experience and definitely would go back to try more sandwiches. They have a lot to choose from from sandwiches to salads to wraps and combo specials.

Had roasted turkey avocado sandwich. Didn't have the oil in vinegar on the sandwich it said it…read morewould come with, the avocado was just a tiny amount of the spread and the turkey was low quality deli meat. Onions were raw and the sandwich was so bad. Threw it out and had a way better sandwich and portbelly immediately after Took like 15 min to make even though we were the only people there and there were 5 ppl working there

Chips and Salsa

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Large Skewered Seasonal Fruit Platter

Jetties

3.2(164 reviews)

2.8 mi

Locally owned & operated

Casual dining

Their food is out of this world. My favorite is the "Thanksgiving sandwich." It tastes so good!…read more We just add some butter to the bread before making the sandwich.

The salads here are big and filled with good ingredients, they have a pretty decent variety and the…read morecombinations are thoughtful, but I forgot that they don't take cash and to me any restaurant in the United States of America should be required to accept the legal tender of the country. This is absolutely ridiculous! WILL NOT GO BACK

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Butchers Alley

4.0(50 reviews)

2.4 mi

I love this shop! Today was my first time and the guys made…read moreme feel like a regular. It might seem weird to go from VA to a butcher shop in MD for wine but they are the only ones semi local I could find this Spanish Cava that I love and have only been able to find in DC. It gets weirder, while was there I looked around and found something else that I haven't been able to find, fish stock. Not just any fish stock, fish stock without out anything added. I've been looking for a while for my daughter's pup who has kidney issues and this is supposed to be very helpful. When I read the label it said aromatics so I asked the friendliest guy if he knew if they added onions and why I needed to know. He didn't shrug his shoulders and say I don't know...he dashed next store to ask the chef!!!! Came back and assured me it was just fish bones... I did get some huge meatballs too, pack of six which will be six yummy dinners for me. Their butcher case looked amazing and I will drive back for that and another bottle of Cava. Sorry for a long review, it's so unusual to have such incredible customer service anywhere I wanted to scream it out in the inter nets!

I needed a steak for my son's birthday dinner. A good steak. At the same time, DC is freaking out…read moreover a coming storm. Supermarket shelves are emptied. But Butchers Alley was fully stocked. Great meats. Awesome cheeses. Prepared meals. Wines. The butcher was awesome. The cheesemonger incredibly helpful. I love this store. It makes me feel like shopping in Europe.

Impossible to find in VA

New York strip

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New York strip

Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Bethesda

3.9(408 reviews)

2.3 mi

minus one star because their chocolate Rose looked pretty but tasted bland/doughy. disappointing!!…read more also, they don't make evident their other food options until you get to the front of the long line. the ambiance is beautiful, modern, clean, bright. service is FAST and good people. plus 1 star for decor and service.

Weekend brunch with the fam! Ordered the shashuka, ham and cheddar quiche with salad, and salmon…read moreegg sandwich. Everything was delicious and the drip coffee was perfectly strong. Plenty of seating even though it looked filled. Pastries looked delicious and we plan on grabbing a few on the way out.

October 2023

Raspberry Tea Cake

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Pistachio Latte - 12 oz and Ice Vanilla Latte - 12oz

Vace

3.9(317 reviews)

2.2 mi

This review is for their carry-out half-cooked pizza. It is second to none. Picking up a half…read morecooked pizza from Vace has become our go-to for any pizza night! Or any wine night where we need pizza ;-) It just works out so perfect because we can take it right out of our own oven steaming and ready to go- but it only took 7 min because basically we're just reheating and crisping! I have had their pepperoni and sausage, the prosciutto and we still might love their plain old mozzarella and basil pizza because it's so simple and everything about it is perfect. The Italian shop is a great place for catering or picking up a homecooked Italian meal. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other stuff to carry out- we are just usually on a mission when we stop in!

I've been going to Vace for years -- I honestly can't even remember how long at this point. It used…read moreto be one of my go-to spots, especially about 10 years ago when it really stood out. Lately, though, it just doesn't feel quite the same. The pizza can still be good at times, but it's not as consistently impressive as it once was. With several other spots in the area now offering really strong pizza options, it's harder to say this would be my first choice. I still appreciate the history I have with the place, but I do think there's room to get back to what made it so great years ago.

Polenta & Rice

Onion/Cheese large

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Woodmont Deli

4.3(144 reviews)

3.1 mi

I'm from Houston, Texas, and I've been struggling to find a good deli since coming to the Bethesda…read morearea. Woodmont Deli absolutely delivered! I ordered the #16 Italian Cut, and the quality of the sandwich was amazing. The ingredients tasted fresh, the sandwich was packed with flavor, and it was exactly the kind of deli sandwich I've been looking for. I'm honestly impressed and will definitely be coming back. If you're in Bethesda and looking for a legit, quality deli sandwich, I highly recommend giving Woodmont Deli a try!

First time trying and got a lot for variety - it was all great! Will be back. Got it delivered.read more

Bulgogi submarine 20. The Santa Monica Onion Rings

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Arthur J.

3 years ago

Four stars for this place. The plain honey chicken biscuit sandwich is very good, but I was not impressed with their spicy chicken sandwich. Maybe will improve over time and I will try it again. Hard to compete when it costs twice as much as the Popeyes chicken sandwich though. read more

Christine O.

5 years ago

Very good! Everything we ordered was great. Chicken sandwiches are super tasty and the side of fries were huge but good. Would recommend

Antwone D.

3 years ago

great customer service im there once a week food is amazing never had a problem been going there for about a year and half

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