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    Simona Cafe

    4.6 (20 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Kailee B.

    The food was really good! The service was great and the ambiance was lovely. We had Matcha Latte, Avocado Toast, breakfast sandwich and Blue Thyme Coffee Soda ( yes that dark pink drink) it was sooo good. I highly recommend you give a try it! It will suprise you of how good it is!

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    Michelle W.

    The space is cozy and welcoming, with a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to hang out for a while. A lot of coffee, tea, and and breakfast sandwich options. I ordered the fig tree latte. Lightly sweet, earthy, and perfectly balanced. The fig flavor wasn't overpowering, and the espresso still came through smoothly.

    Suri M.

    Smooth espresso coffee, and a nice selection of pastries, plus breakfast eggs and sandwiches. Great cafe, and it holds its own amongst many in walking distance. Take public transit here, or pay $1.75/hr to park in the public lots (or $4/hr if you prefer private?). Friendly staff, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, lots of natural light. Single stall accessible restroom.

    Jeck F.

    The coffee and breakfast sandwich were really good. I just feel like it's a bit overpriced. The cashiers were super friendly and parking in the public garage is easy. I will come back to try some different specialty drinks, but I would appreciate if the breakfast sandwich sandwiches weren't as expensive.

    Focaccia scrambled eggs and cheese - added prosciutto
    Connie C.

    I stopped into Simona Café early Thursday morning before catching the Vamoose bus to New York, and it was the perfect start to my day. I hadn't grabbed breakfast before leaving the house, so I was relieved to find a cozy café right around the corner from the bus stop. This spot brought back memories--it used to be a Starbucks I went to when I worked in an office nearby about 8 years ago. Now transformed into Simona, I was pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome as I walked in and the inviting vibe: people reading newspapers, working on laptops, or enjoying a quiet coffee. Although I originally didn't plan on ordering coffee (I wanted to nap on the bus), I couldn't resist trying their espresso. Served in a glass cup, it was excellent--smooth with bright citrus notes. I also ordered the scrambled egg and cheese on focaccia, added prosciutto, and loved how unique and delicious it was. I spent ~$17 for the sandwich and espresso. I grabbed a seat by the window, which made for a perfect morning--espresso in hand, breakfast on the table, and people-watching as the city came alive. Before heading to line up for the bus, I stopped by the restroom, and I have to call it out: clean, well-maintained, and clearly cared for--something I really appreciate when traveling. Overall, Simona is a gem in downtown Bethesda. Whether you work nearby or are like me, waiting for the Vamoose bus, it's a fantastic spot to fuel up with quality food and coffee. I'll definitely be back.

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    Lauren N.

    This place was great! Went for the first time this week for breakfast and got the baklava latte and The Wilson (egg and cheese on house-made focaccia) with avocado. The sandwich was so good I literally went to the grocery store to buy things to try to replicate it. Will definitely be back!

    A hot chocolate with a beautiful foam design! Seriously best hot EVER !!!!

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    Excellent flat white, peach scone and zucchini bread. Nice people working there. Highly recommend this place

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    Cooper's Mill

    Cooper's Mill

    3.7
    (107 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    It ended up being better than I expected. 4 of us went here for dinner on a Sunday night and…read moreeverything was great despite them telling us there was only 1 server working that night. Whoever was working behind the bar ended up chipping in and everything ended up running smoothly. They took our order and we got our food all in a reasonable amount of time. We couldn't tell there was any problem if they hadn't of mentioned it. We ordered a burger, crab cake sandwich, seafood pasta and steak and all of our food was tasty and everyone finished what they had on their plates. We got 2 of the deserts and the Smith Island cake was just ok. I'd prob skip it next time. The ice cream was pretty good. When we left, they validated our parking and we were able to leave the gated lot no problem. So thanks for the good service even though they were short staffed and the tasty food. I'd def visit again.

    We stopped in to coopers mill for dessert on a weekday. Located within Marriott, it was easy to…read morefind and they had lots of seats open at the bar. I had wanted to check this place out since I recently moved walking distance to Coopers mill. I'm glad we walked because parking is regulated and for hotel guests only. There is limited street parking on pooks hill. The bartender was lovely and we immediately were given menus, when we told him we were there for dessert he recommended the fried cookie dough which was delicious. Comes with taharka vanilla ice cream which I loved since I used to live in Baltimore! The presentation of the fried dough balls was very pretty as well. The other bartender Zobe was a pleasure to speak to. He recommended good drinks and even whipped up a chocolate martini at my boyfriend's request. This place is a little pricey with a very casual atmosphere, but I enjoyed my visit and we will be back!

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    Barrel & Crow

    Barrel & Crow

    4.0
    (605 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Let's start with the really chill and accommodating staff. They get 5 stars. Really nice indoor…read moreoutdoor vibe. We ordered off the happy hour menu which had some nice options. My company and I have different likes so we disagreed on favorites but the good news is someone loved everything! We tried the short rib and salmon sliders. Short rib has sweet flavor. I would order both again. The friend pickles were what you'd think they would be but I was wanting a stronger pickle flavor. The crab beignets were a hit for both of us. The broiled potatoes had too much of a garlic flavor for me. Tasted good but honestly would've been better if they came as advertised, broiled potatoes. No garlic oil which clashed with the side of ketchup. Just crispy salted potatoes would've complimented the meal better. Everything was happy hour prices which I loved because it allowed me to try lots of things. It's worth the early seating and I'll definitely be back. Again, kudos to the awesome staff!

    We had brunch here recently. It was a pleasant experience. The best thing was that we could talk…read moreto each other at normal volume! So often these days places are so loud! The service was so so considering the size of the restaurant. There seemed to be plenty of servers but we had to flag them down to order, get coffee refills and get the check. We liked the food. They had an interesting shukshuka that 2 people got and finished every bit. They also got a side of potato "hash" but they were really just diced roasted potatoes. Not worth the $6 price but worked for soaking up the shukshuka gravy. We had one beet salad that was very nice. We ordered the beignets at the end and they were just fair. We would still go back to try other things!

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