This is a nice little cafe with excellent pastries. Coffee was good and service is nice. read more

Starnut Gourmet - Coffee and pistachio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Very nice location, Good setup but the staff at the counter is just a little bit off. They're not able to give clear explanations of what size of different types of coffee we should be ordering. Especially when it comes to the Turkish coffee. In addition, there is a middle-aged man who hopefully is not the owner who was actually wearing a filthy black T-shirt, which didn't sit well with the vibe of the place read more

Cute French cafe inspired place. Clean, attractive interior. They had outdoor seating, but it was way too cold to think about that. I'm not a big fan of pets in restaurants, but for those who are, it's dog friendly. I enjoyed 2 oat milk lattes and they were tasty and attractive. The crepes were yummy and filling. The service wasn't amazing, but was fine, appropriate. You order at the counter, take a number and they bring it to you. The latte and crepe preparation time was also appropriate for how busy they were. I would definitely go again if I'm in the area. read more

Starnut Gourmet - Strawberry and Nutella crepes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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This was one of the most disappointing experiences I've had. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. The photos online are not what you actually get. When I stopped by this morning, the display case was almost empty. I ordered two croissants and a hot bacon-and-egg sandwich to go, and paid $25. Honestly, $15 for that sandwich felt very overpriced compared to other places. When I opened it at home, the only accurate part of the description was that it was hot. The bread was dry, there was no mayo, just one egg and a strip of bacon, and no cheese. It left me completely shocked that this is what they're serving for $15. The bread wasn't fresh either, which made it even worse. I'll be leaving reviews so others know what to expect. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this place at all. read more

Starnut Gourmet - I've never seen such a disgusting sandwich. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Had a horrible hot matcha today. The powder was all lumpy at the bottom of the mug. It was also lukewarm. I would have asked for a refund or for it to be remade but I had to rush out. An overpriced $10 matcha! read more

I was craving a breakfast sandwich and found Starnut Gourmet, a cute café with gluten-free options! I ordered the everything bagel egg sandwich with turkey bacon (no cheese), while my husband ordered a croissant egg sandwich, also with turkey bacon and no cheese. The gluten-free bagel tasted good, and I appreciated that it didn't crumble. However, there was something missing in both sandwiches (probably because we asked for no cheese). If I had known they would be so bland, I would have asked for a side of guac. I'll keep this in mind for next time. To drink, we ordered an oat latte and a chai cardamom, which were really good as well! Staff is really nice. The restaurant has a lot of indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

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Latte is the face of Starnut! Love it when that cute shih tzu comes out to say hello to everyone, especially our shih tzu! The food is, quite honestly, A-ok. More of a 3.5. Nothing to sing home about but it's nice to have in rotation for brunch with the family outdoors, given we always have our dogs with us. I will say, if you have a larger party than 3, call ahead to reserve an outdoor table. They won't let you move the tables around to fit your needs and that's fine. Pricing is par for the course in our neighborhood. Coffee has always been fine but no family member has ever asked to go back here- it's usually my pleading from running out of other options. Nothing bad, nothing terribly great. Parking is easy and there's always a nice breeze going on. read more

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I met a friend for coffee and breakfast and it seems the rest of McLean already knows Starnut is a great spot! We visited on a Monday morning and there were quite a few other groups. I ordered a latte and breakfast sandwich on the and really enjoyed both. The service was great, I look forward to visiting again soon! read more

Starnut Gourmet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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excellent everything. Love this place. The menu made by the creative owner is a delight. Pricey bagel though.

We visit McLean 2 times a year and always look forward to coming to Starnut every day we are in town. The coffee is excellent - we don't typically get latte drinks, just plain drip and that is a true test of a coffee shop IMO. The pastries are excellent. All the muffins are great, lemon poppyseed is a favorite, the biscotti's are done right, and the croissant are exquisite. All in all great stuff. Did I say we come here everyday when we are in town? To be more precise, we are here TWO TIMES A DAY! We return in the afternoon for some gelato! Daughters love the Rose flavor but usually try a few others and do a combination of flavors. The real food is great as well. We've done breakfast and lunch here. Note to staff - last few trips early I the morning have been slow on the food prep side. We got oatmeal togo that took extraordinary long to make. Another day we got an omelette that they must have forgot to start because the place was empty and it took a long time. Both were still excellent, just too slow on these days. I don't think this is typical as we've never experienced that in the past, but just to look out for the early morning crew and make sure they are getting the food out reasonably quickly. read more

Rude service. The staff member pressured us to buy more food and prioritized food over coffee. We will not return.

The coffee is always delicious, the restaurant is always clean and it has some of the friendliest and kindest workers in McLean! Our family (including our dog!) has been coming here for years and always feel welcome and at home! read more

Starnut Gourmet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McLean, Virginia

I've been to Starnut many, many times to enjoy their wonderful biscotti and coffee.  It's a super place to meet friends and relax with good food.  This was the first time we went for their high tea and it was wonderful.  Starnut set up a table complete with a white table cloth and china in a quiet corner beneath a watercolor mural.  We each received four little sandwiches, three pastries, a huge delicious croissant with butter and jam and a selection of chocolates and little cookies.  We did not go home hungry.  We especially appreciated that we could tailor the selections to the dietary needs/wants of our party.  Starnut offered a selection of teas and was very good about stopping by the table to offer more hot water or to see if there was anything we needed.  When the table became full with tasty treats and tea, we could use the two pedestals to the side to hold the carafe of milk or the dish with the honey, sugar etc.  We also appreciated that we could pick a day and time of our choosing rather than being limited to a couple of days a month.  Who knew that this neighborhood delight could be even better?  Thank you to Starnut for an even more special afternoon with friends.  Parking is available right outside. read more

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First time visitor, I felt welcomed AND appreciated, everything in Refrigerator display case looks amazing. Good coffee, excellent bacon egg & cheese bagel, read more

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Cute cafe - wish they had more vegetarian options and a tad expensive. The Spanakopita sandwich wasn't quite what I was expecting. There was no phyllo dough and just a spinach and feta grilled cheese panini and the mixed greens on the side were okay. While the service was nice and doing their best to keep up with bustling orders, it was a bit unclear whether the tip on the tablet (which I left $3), went to the servers or to the restaurant (I really hope the servers got it!). The bussing was a bit confusing too as I didn't realize that I was supposed to bus my own table. While it was nice to sit under the veranda with some shade, I got scorched from the sun and umbrellas would be more effective. It was nice to try the cute cafe, but don't plan on returning. read more

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Easy to find and good size reserved parking available in the area. During rush expect the wait time to be quiet a bit more, I would highly recommend reserving it ahead of time. Seating is limited. They do accommodate walk-ins but take that chance during non-peak hours. Any party above 4 will need reservations. Ambiance is nice, wooden seats are hard, tables height is decent and atmosphere is a quiet. You also get a view of the kitchen for some of the tables. Food is fresh, great and consistent. Overall it will leave you satisfied. Menu has good selection of items. Service and friendly staff will make it a good experience. Make sure you grab a seat first and then order. You might not find any of you do the other way. A good experience overall, I will go back again to try different items on the menu and update the review. read more

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Nice Cafe with good food. The ambiance is not so well, and the service was bad. I won't be back, and neither will my group. I showed up with a group of 15 women. We all ordered something. Most of us ordered two items. We tried to move 3 tables together but they would not let us. They said we have to all order a minimum of $10/each person. We were not even allowed to face the chairs to one table. I didn't have a problem with us not being able to move the tables, but it was the way they talked to us. The older man was so rude about it. I think it was his tone of voice. Even though we called ahead and they never told us about the $10/min. Most of us ordered over $10 with the exception of 2-3 ladies that ordered only one drink each. read more

accueil catastrophique , réglement intérieur stupide, vous ne pouvez pas prendre une table pour 5 personnes sans reserver et payer $10 par personne alors que si vous prenez un cafe et n importe quoi a manger vous payer bien plus que 10 dollars. Je n ai jamais vu ces règles impose nulle part ailleurs dans le monde. jamais je ne remettrai un pied dans cet endroit ou il nous sont refuse une table de 5 car la cinquième personne était une enfant de 5 ans, inadmissible read more

A couple of weeks ago, we witnessed something really upsetting at this lovely place. There was an Asian girl (we've seen her there a few times, always having breakfast with friends or working on her laptop with coffee--she seemed like a loyal customer) who was treated quite badly by an older gentleman with glasses. We were at the next table and saw him come over and interrupt her meeting, telling her she had to order food, not just coffee, if she wanted to sit there. It was unbelievably sad. The girl remained polite and continued her meeting, but throughout her work, this gentleman kept looking at her and whispering to a younger staff member, who also wore glasses. When she finished her meeting, she explained that she was about to order food but found his behavior unpleasant and decided she wouldn't be back. She just wanted to pay and leave. He replied that she always came and sat for long periods with only coffee. She responded that she had been coming there for over three years and sometimes spent much on food, while other times just had coffee. And she mentioned she will not come back, he said it was ok, and I will tell Sara. I don't know who she is, but this is so wrong. His attitude was shameful. If people don't enjoy your cafe, they won't bother coming back, and there are so many nice places to choose from. We returned yesterday and, unfortunately, experienced rudeness ourselves. As older patrons who rarely write reviews and aren't very tech-savvy, we felt compelled to share our experience. It made us feel sad and quite angry. It seems similar incidents have happened to others in the past, indicating that management hasn't learned from these issues. I tried to write a review on Google but wasn't able to make it happen. And I am very disappointed. Sara, if you're reading this and recognize the girl who was treated poorly, we urge you to offer a sincere apology. If she's unknown to you, please make every effort to improve your service. Otherwise, it might be best to close your doors and cater only to those who meet your expectations. read more

Really cute cafe with outdoor seating. We got a late and two egg and cheese sandwiches. Prices are kind of steep but the sandwiches were good and eggs were fluffy. I requested hot sauce to give my sandwich a kick. They have all sorts of food and pastries. I'll have to try a signature sandwich next time. read more

Casual cafe, was nice to grab a coffee and maybe a dessert and chat with a friend. Was there for 1.5 hours and no one bothered us. I'm no connoisseur of coffee and was going to order a macchiato cause I liked the name, but the cashier looked at me and told me don't expect Starbucks-style with the foam and syrup decorated on top as it was a true macchiato/espresso lol! He got me but I would've drank it regardless, but I settled for a cappuccino which was pretty good. Also tried a dessert, but was disappointed... last piece of that type and it tasted stale and frankly possibly past its prime like it sat there for days. 4 star for its coffee and service, 3 star for ambiance, but 1 star for that dessert. Might've been a fluke, but I'll likely not go back. read more

Food and coffee were great. I got a salted caramel latte and a bagel with bacon, egg, and cheese. While everything tasted excellent the prices were a little high (like most places in McLean). read more

Good cozy breakfast place. I've enjoyed chai or hot chocolate. Crepes (regular and strawberry). Breakfast burrito. Fruit bowl. So many things. Menu offering for everyone (sweet and savory). Busy on weekend mornings bc a lot of ppl seem to meet up and chat there. Indoor and outdoor dining. read more

I been wanting to find a place to go for brunch on those days that I feel like going after church. I remember seeing their instagram account a couple of months ago and did not remember it until I was standing there and seeing the name. I had the Santorini breakfast, impressive combination of avocado. I have tried in both occasions and it did not disappoint. The place can get busy for brunch during the summer and on Sundays so consider yourself warned. The coffee, I have tried the lavender latter and it was perfect without the need to add sugar. Every time I go I have to remind myself to comeback and try their gelato or their dried figs and dates. The ambience is very relax without being a snooze fest. They have in the back larger tables that can be reserved for events. That area always gets my attention because it looks like is a different vibe and a bit more for a formal event like a tea serving type of athmosphere meanwhile the front where the cashiers are and the outdoor seating lends more to a cafe vibe. read more

Only stopped in here once but would definitely come back. The place was pretty crowded so I figured it had to be good. Lots of seating inside and outside with plenty of food and drink options. They offer sandwiches, salads, meals, coffees, gelato, desserts, etc. I went with an egg sandwich on gluten free bread and it was excellent. read more

Starnut Gourmet - Egg sandwich on gluten free bread w iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Very spacious and aesthetically pleasing environment. Great spot for coffee date or remote working. Bakery is delicious and so is the coffee! Breakfast sandwich was ok. This place is on the more expensive side. $45 for two coffees, a pastry, and two breakfast sandwiches felt like a steep price to pay. read more

As good as it's ever been & better. Tried the pistachio latte, my favorite drink ever! You get the flavor of your favorite latte with a settle yet distinguished pistachio flavor, very tasty & refreshing. The avocado toast had good amount of avocado on it with great flavor & zest. The tomato was refreshing. The egg on top was cooked just perfectly. We also picked up a tray of happiness to go - assorted sweets & treats. The staff are super nice & friends. The space is beautiful & comfortable. They have nice music in the background for ambience without it getting too noisy. Highly recommended this place for a quick coffee & bite in the morning or meeting up with friends for some good treats. read more

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AMAZING outdoor patio overlooking a nice water feature in a new building - in a lovely courtyard-esq setting. The tables chairs space appear quite new, so everything has a fresh updated look to it! A great brunch / lunch spot with salads / pastries / croissants/ sandwiches/ chocolates/ gelato / coffee ! They had GF bagels which was amazing (I think they were UDI's but delicious non the less), I had an avocado toast with a fried egg (cooked perfectly !) on the gf bagel and an iced almond milk latte (tasted like ily coffee)- and enjoyed the outdoor space. A little pricey for $22 but also can imagine the rent they're paying / location. Great spot to refuel ! read more

Starnut Gourmet - Gf bagel avocado toast with fried egg / ice latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Great place for an outdoor breakfast or lunch. Prices are higher than you might expect at a place where you order at the register, but the food is good and the patio is a great place to meet and linger. read more

Warning DONT GO HERE We came from California and by yelp 4 stars review we decided to have breakfast here , then after horrible experience and read reviews found out things has changed since owner changed. Unfriendly staff , we order food for every family single members and sat outside and she came roughly and roundly ask us to put kids on different table and separately ,, we said we are comfortable but pushed us to sit separate and didn't offer to put tables together 1) frozen Beligium WAFFELES from Costco not made here 2) food cold 3) no service on table no salt and pepper , no coffee refill etc 4) coffee was cold when we asked , they just put in microwave 5) scramble eggs seems premade and old 6) waste of 100 dollars on nasty place With dictatorship customer service DON' T GO read more

Starnut Gourmet - Each cup is different , one was even promotional cup from other business !! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McLean, Virginia

My husband had some business to tend to, so i seized the opportunity to try out a local coffee shop. Yelp to the rescue! There's a decent amount of seating. I count (5) 2 seater tables and (5) 4 seater tables (I didn't count the outdoor patio seating). The lighting is pretty good as the windows offer plenty of natural light. The baristas were very welcoming and receptive. I ordered one of their season drinks, a peppermint white [mocha] and a sea salt chocolate toffee biscotti. When I got to the register to pay, I realized there was a larger menu offering more food. Good thing I didn't have breakfast this morning, because I had an avocado toast as well. Drink: The peppermint white was perfect! It wasn't bitter and didn't require any extra sugar or milk. It was just the right temperature - not too hot and certainly not cold or lukewarm. Food - biscotti: The biscotti appears to be homemade and was quite tasty! It wasn't brick hard like most biscotti I've had. The sea salt chocolate was a really nice touch and wasn't overwhelming since it was "drizzled" on the biscotti. I'm not sure I got much of the toffee flavor, but it was good nonetheless!! I dunked it in my mocha - primarily because I thought it was hard and needed to be softened - and because it wasn't hard, soaked up more coffee than the average biscotti. Perfection! Then I ate the rest of the biscotti sans dunking, which was delicious on its own. Food - avocado toast: I love a good avocado toast, but all avo toast is not good. I couldn't find any salt and pepper on the table, so I had a mini panic attack - thinking that I was going to consume something tasteless. Boy I was wrong. The toast is topped with mashed avocado, tomato slices sprinkled with salt and pepper, and a medium fried egg. I generally like my egg over easy, but this was just the right amount of runny yolk, without spilling all over the place. The avocado was dressed with a hint of lemon, salt and pepper. It was a party in my mouth and worth every penny of $9.95. All in all, Star Nut is a gem in McLean, VA and I'd happily go there again!!! read more

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Friendly service- the marzipan filling in their almond croissant is amazing. Tasty coffee too.

Favorite breakfast /lunch spot in the area. Open for dine in or pickup. The Santorini plate and chicken salad plates are two of my favorite dishes. Their coffee is also excellent. Cute interior and nice staff. Will continue to be a regular. read more

Glad we gave this place a try despite the reviews. Great pistachio latte and cappuccino served in REAL cups! And the New York bagel hit the spot. Give it a try! read more

This was my first time trying Starnut Gourmet, but it definitely will not be my last! I enjoyed everything about this place: the food was divine, the atmosphere was inviting and warm, the service was friendly and quick. This spot is perfect for any occasion, whether it's getting together with friends, or a spot to chill and have a cup of coffee or tea. I had a gelato fun! read more

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Good coffee and good vibe inside. Didn't try the food but it looked amazing as the plates were going by ;).

I'll admit they serve a decent cup of coffee and have a nice ambiance but I cannot ignore the significant lack of quality in their service. The past multiple times when I have eaten there, I have been met with unfriendly, uncooperative and borderline unwelcoming service. On one occasion, I ordered a small coffee but the barista charged me and served me a medium. When I went to the counter to exchange it for a small and get a refund, the barista responded with a surprising amount of attitude considering it was in fact her blunder in the first place. On top of that, they did not refund me as I asked. On another visit, I went to have a cup of coffee and a croissant while reading a book-- seated towards the back of the cafe. After the first 15 minutes, I was continually distracted by a staff member peaking around the corner every few minutes to see if I had left yet-- if to not-so-passive aggressively hint they wanted me to leave simply so a different paying customer could sit. The staff seems to feel obligated to show decent service only to those who frequent the cafe every morning-- people they know on a first name basis and who likely leave a large tip... To put it frankly, I would not go to Starnut for any other reason than to use their bathroom or drink the free water. For decent coffee I suggest you go to the Greenberrys across the street, or for good service and great food, Fresh Baguette around the corner. read more

Love this place!! The outdoor patio is so beautiful and great place to work. The food is just perfect not spicy and tasty. I definitely had one of my favorite white mocha here. The customer service was incredible and the team was friendly and helpful. I will be back to have their breakfast soon. I would recommend that you check this place read more

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My daughter and i came here for the first time while we were waiting on my friend at her doctors appointment. This place is soo nice. The owner i believe was very friendly and helpful. He made my daughter a special smoothie and it was really bomb. We will definitely come back again for sure. Keep up the great work and customer service it really is noticed. read more

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I've been looking to try new bakeries and cafes, and this was one of the places I found; I went to try it. Located in a nice open area, the counter was clean and a few employees were working, they also have an adorable dog named Latte who walks around, SO CUTE! We didn't have to wait very long to get our order taken in line, we were seated at a table past the gelato area, and some people were sitting near the more decorated area near the bookshelf and fireplace. It had a cozy atmosphere. The staff doesn't really check on you once they give you your order but I feel like many cafes and coffeeshops are like that so it wasn't a big deal. I would return here again since I felt relaxed and the food was decent I had an everything bagel with egg and cheese), coffee was very good :). read more