6/27/26: Stopped by Tasty Nook Cafe for breakfast while I was in the Medical Center area. The…read morerestaurant was clean, the staff was welcoming, and the service throughout the meal was friendly and attentive. We ordered the Big Eaters Platter, the Corned Beef Hash & Eggs, and shared a Nutella Crepe with Strawberries for dessert. The portions were generous, especially the Big Eaters Platter, making it a solid choice if you're coming in hungry. The corned beef hash was decent, and the Nutella crepe with fresh strawberries was a nice sweet finish to the meal. That said, I thought the food was just okay for the price. Nothing we ordered was bad, but nothing really stood out enough to make me want to come back. The quality was solid, but I left feeling like there are better breakfast options in the area for the same price point. If you work nearby or are visiting one of the surrounding medical offices or hospitals, I could definitely see this being a convenient spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. However, as someone visiting the area, I don't think it's a place I'd go out of my way to return to. Overall, friendly service and a clean restaurant helped make for a pleasant experience, but the food didn't quite justify the price. A good neighborhood café if you're close by, but probably not a destination breakfast spot.

The Tasty Nook Cafe has a sterile, college cafeteria feel…read more Although the staff is nice, my server forgot to put in my order, so I had to wait about thirty minutes more for my chorizo omelet. The omelet arrived well done. I forgave that but this was the blandest chorizo I had ever tasted. It was devoid of flavor and there was no hint of any kind of spice. At least the peppers and onions had some flavor. What I tasted the most was grease and that prevented me from finishing the omelet. The hash browns were crispy at least. The latte was ultra-bitter and tasted burnt -- severely burnt. I will not go back.

8.5.26 My colleague…read moreordered lunch for the four of us during a meeting. I chose the Miami Beach Special with chips and a sweetened iced tea. The sandwich was hearty and filling, yet I somehow managed to finish the entire meal. Highly recommend the Miami Beach Special!

We got takeout for lunch yesterday…read more My partner got a turkey sandwich, which was well-stuffed on a very fresh bread. They got it with lettuce, tomato and onion and were well pleased. Although they commented that a pickle slice/wedge accompanying the sandwich would have been nice, since the place is a deli. I got Emma's Protein Bowl, which was a large bowl with Kale, Brown Rice/Quinoa Blend, Falafel, Edamame, Chickpeas, Corn, Cucumber, Grape Tomatoes, Avocado, Black Lentils, Kalamata Olives, and Hummus. I got the Italian dressing on the side. The salad and dressing were good. The kale was crisp and flavorful and the veggies and other ingredients were fresh. The falafel was the one disappointment. The Bowl comes with three falafel balls. Each was hard and dry. There was flavor in there, but the toughness and dryness masked it. I ended up throwing one of the three balls away. Ugh. I gave Bean Bag 5 stars for our first visit and am not going to change the score because of the falafel. I thought about it, but everything else was very good. The Staff were friendly both times we visited.

We stoped here for lunch on our way to the Trolley museum down the road. It's a really cute place…read morewith some interesting sandwiches to choose from. They do have an Italian, Reuben and a turkey sandwich. I had the Italian on a baguette and it was delicious!! It had an Italian dressing on it too, but it wasn't sloppy. My fiancé had the Reuben and he really loved the rye bread they used and it was loaded with meat! They have plenty of outdoor seating with umbrellas. Service was fast, friendly and they bring it out to your table. I would definitely recommend this place for lunch!

Food: Consistency and quality of food has always been excellent!…read moreMenu: Very diverse selection of sandwiches, soups, salads, and excellent chili! Plenty of delicious desserts. Prices are a bit high, and I don't see or read about any specials. How ever, keep your food quality up to par and I'm sure you'll be fine. Service is quick and polite. Ambiance, I guess you could say quaint.

I'm really glad I found this place. Very nice staff, good vibes, and the food hits the spot without…read morebeing overpriced. Definitely feels like a hidden gem worth going back to!

Favorite sandwich spot for lunch currently and I'm in love with the Italian cold cut. I love a good…read morehearty sandwich with everything on it and this sandwich does just that. Grab a bag of chips and a drink and you're good to go. The location is also super convenient if you work off research Blvd. The prices are good, and they have a nice selection of hot and cold sandwiches. Everything is made fresh and not prepackaged. The two ladies that work there are very pleasant and always take care of me. The place is clean and there is a seating area in the back. I love low key spots like this, give them a try!

This works for being inside a dilapidated courthouse building, which is surprising due to being in…read moredowntown Rockville/MoCo. Food offering & preparation gets a C for effort, yet the quality of taste & service gets an D. The disconnect between the kitchen & deli/grill areas showed no reservations while arguing with each other & in various languages. You are absolutely on your own trying to figure out what is what. Unless time is on your side you have nowhere to go & can wait for assistance. The Cashiers were friendly, prices were ok, self serving station for utensils & such was messy. The overall dining area had dirty tables & chairs that needs replacing. The entire cafe & staff needs a complete overhaul...final grade an F. Tax Dollars + Renovation = Content Taxpayers...perhaps.

Came on a Monday and was lucky enough this building has a cafeteria. Had no expectations for their…read morebaked chicken but it's some of the best I've ever had!!! Wish that was served everyday. Some of the other items like the sautéed kale were kinda too salty or the seasoning was a bit off. Overall, if it looks good, get it. Everything is buffet style and priced according to weight. It's located in the lower level of a government building. If you're not from the building and looking for a quick bite, there's a paid public parking garage across the street.

FOOD: First of all-- this is the type of place you only go…read moreto when you work in the building it's located in... but truly the food was so so fresh. They have a VARIETY of options. I love ramen but I was close to getting the ramen option but I decided against it bc I didn't want to be disappointed. Landed on the Italian sub and BOY was that good. I was reminded why I don't get subs (I hate getting liquids on my hands while eating) but it was seasoned sooo good. SERVICE: So there was only two people working. One who was the owner and the other who was an employee. They worked FAST. I waited not more than 5 minutes for my food. So that was exciting. They had these BOMB cheddar sour cream chips that I added into my sandwich like a good millennial -- sorry I don't know the brand, but it was so good. AMBIANCE: They have a very large seating area, and the chairs are super comfy. It's very like Marshall's designed looking if you know what I mean, but still works. Don't gotta be trendy in order to have good food!! 10/10 would come again

Creative menu and really tasty sandwiches! The bulgogi wrap was delicious! Also tried a fig…read moresmoothie, which was so good! It is downstairs in an office building and can be a little confusing to get to, but they have a lot of a space and a great menu.

We always eat here Sandwich's is always fresh…read more Staff is pleasant Place is clean Good vibe spot Recommended

Love this place! I ordered a bunch of stuff, tuna sandwich, a Mediterranean salad and the…read moredelicious mushroom soup. Everything was amazingly tasty and well prepared. Their bread is really unbelievably good. On my list of favorites.

Visited OTC once again and was not disappointed. Whenever, I visit this restaurant I feel at home…read more It is always a good vibe. The ambiance is nice with the different tv's all showing different sports and games. It is especially enjoyable during football season and the world cup. The service was impeccable. The bar tender was very attentive and friendly. She came to check on me a couple of time which I appreciated. Unfortunately, I did not order anything to eat. I just ordered two orange crushes which were delicious. It was a great time. I recommend visiting OTC Bar and Grille if you are in the area. Cheers!

Solid neighborhood spot that's good to have close by. The server was attentive and competent, and…read morethe decor gives it a comfortable diner/bar comfortable feel. The bacon was great. That said, the food was pretty salty overall, and my over medium eggs weren't quite right, though I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that it might have been an off day. The one thing I'd flag is the Fox News playing in the dining room, which was a bit loud for me. Worth another visit given the convenience.