We had their warm oatmeal and shakshuka. You order at the register and they bring the menu items to…read moreyour table. It was REALLY busy on a Saturday afternoon--we were lucky to snag a table while the kids were at a birthday party next door. The food was ok--I've had other menu items there that I like better. Wishing I had snagged dessert and coffee instead!

Waffled between 1 and 2 stars - didn't hate the place but the 1 star description of 'Not good'…read morereally captures my experience so I'm going with it. On the upside - found free parking, the restaurant is large and seeming clean, and the 'ambiance', as is often noted by reviewers, is bright and cheerful. Our food, such as it was, came quickly. On the downside - my wife and I were at the end of a 7 or so customer line, which moved fairly well. When it was our turn, however, with no one behind us - well, the 2 cashiers who 'take your order' just stopped doing that. No eye contact - one turned away to get a drink for a customer (OK got that) and the other just... turned away. That's it - she just turned her back on us and gazed off towards the kitchen as if we didn't exist. Ouch. It took a bit of a wait, then three 'Hello?' (Hello?? HELLO??) before she sullenly turned and took our order. A bad start. I ordered the Short Rib Grilled Cheese sandwich - yum, right? - and my wife ordered the Turkey Avocado sandwich. Chips available? Nope. Soda? Well we have some lemonade. Fine. (Well, not really. The lemonade - from a can, not made by Tatte - had plenty of lemon. What it didn't have was much if any sweetener. Yikes) Where to sit? Well good luck. On this hot day more than half the indoor seats were taken by solo 'diners' sipping on water while browsing on laptops - the other had actual customers. Outside we went. Guess Tatte wants that Starbucks you-don't-have-to-eat-just-take-all-the-seats vibe. Our sandwiches arrived and things went more downhill. In their defense I now see the picture of the 'Short Rib Grilled Cheese' sandwich on the web site is accurate - it looks like a car accident (check it out). The barely grilled bread contained LOTS AND LOTS of beet-horseradish relish - what it didn't contain was much short rib (maybe a tablespoon spread thinly) and if you could see or taste any cheese you're doing better than I did. It was pretty much a beet-horseradish relish sandwich - I ate about half before bailing. My wife's sandwich looked a bit better - hey there's some turkey! - but she said it was flavorless. Guess we could have headed into the laptop restaurant for salt but we were too lazy. Quite confused by the (non-laptop) crowd that frequents this place, mostly 'women who lunch' who seemed quite happy, but after browsing the reviews I think you may like this place if you get some coffee and a pastry. I'll never find out.

For those unfamiliar, Compass Coffee is like the local version of Starbucks. Out of all the local…read morecoffee shops, it's home to the most locations across the D.C. area. Started by two veterans, Compass has weathered some bumpy roads over the last few years with leadership, splits, and unions. That said, this location is quite large. Ironically, it's close to a Starbucks in Spring Valley in Northwest D.C. Walk inside and order a pastry or one of their many coffees. Their almond butter latte is among my favorites. The actual space is large with plenty of seats from tables, booth seating, to high top tables. There are plenty of outlets and strong free WiFi. Restrooms are in the very back.

Dropped in this morning for my usual Flat White Latte. "Jackson" was behind the counter.. great…read moreservice. Yes. The service has changed a bit since acquisition, yet the ambiance is similar: Warm, clean, comfortable, welcoming, and friendly.

Yellow is fantastic! The food is inspired by Levant and the pastries are reminiscent of France and…read morethe Middle East. They make an orange croissant covered in a glaze that is absolutely to die for! My favorite is the Palestinian olive oil cake. Wow, wow, wow! The hummus, fattoush, and jammy egg are crazy good. That jammy egg croissant is the stuff dreams are made of. Yummy brekkie sandwiches and out of this world, wood fired pita sandwiches. We love the flank steak wood fired pita. The peanut iced latte is also killer! I wish I could eat here everyday.

Vibe: cute brunch Service: line to order can be quick long…read more Items ordered: Batata tots: 10/10 Zaatar croissant: 8/10 Chicken pita: 8/10

Such a great place to sit and relax with a nice cup of tomato basil soup with a grilled cheese…read moresandwich! Service was nice and quick. They give you a number if you're dining in and bring your food and drinks to you. Love having a view of the Cathedral!

Pretty cool location! Nice sightseeing while getting a refreshed drink. I ordered mango lasso…read moresmoothie which was alright, not much flavor to work with like you would get from authentic places that serve Indian food and mango lasso. It might have been better if I ordered a cup of coffee instead but I wouldn't know if it's good. Might come back to try! Although, I noticed people got some food and it seems very generous for its pricing! So you could get food for cheap compared to anywhere in DC. The service seems nice as they were busy serving and cleaning up after people.

Went on a coffee date. Quick service. Delicious latte. No complaints. Great experience…read more I'd love to come back in the AM and try a dessert.

I have to first say that I love the coffee, gelato, and drinks that Italian Bar serves, incredibly…read moreenjoyable. However, after hearing (over and over) the woes about their struggling businesses even though they are neighborhood gems, I have to voice my frustration. First, the Italian Bar hours are ridiculous, and they never seem to be open when considering whether to go to Italian Bar. Whereas most coffee houses close at 7pm, Italian Bar closes at 6pm in the summer. And more importantly, don't get me started on the fact that they are only open 3 days per week in the winter. I often watch customers trying to visit Italian Bar in the winter, look confused when the cafe is closed in the middle of the day, and simply go elsewhere. Then, there are all of the rules that Italian Bar shares openly. I took pictures of the rules which are oh so visible. The fact that community members cannot sit on their benches when the restaurant is closed just attests to the fact that they are not part of the community. Quite honestly, I don't feel welcome, more like I should relish the opportunity to potentially buy products at the cafe if I somehow decide to visit during the few hours that they are open. Hopefully they will start realizing what being a neighborhood cafe really means.

Boulangerie Christophe is a little taste of Paris in the heart of Georgetown. The pastries are…read moreabsolutely gorgeous--almost too beautiful to eat--and every bit as delicious as they look. The bread is extraordinary: crisp, fragrant, and so authentically French that you might believe it had been flown in from Paris that morning. The coffee is excellent as well. The restaurant itself is charming, especially the lovely back patio, which feels like a French Polynesian hideaway. It is a wonderfully inviting place to linger over coffee and a pastry. My niece makes a point of getting her birthday cake from Boulangerie Christophe every year, which tells you how special it is. This is not simply a neighborhood bakery--it is a Georgetown treasure.

I stumbled upon this French pastry shop while casually strolling around Georgetown. The cakes were…read moreso-so, but the croissants were quite good. Colombo: Literally Mango Coconut Mousse Cake. The cake itself was a bit coarse, and the mango's tartness was overpowering, completely masked the coconut flakes and coconut cream. The only bright spot was the crust, with a hint of toasted coconut. Crème Brûlée: The crème brûlée had a sufficiently smooth and delicate texture, but the caramel was too bitter, and the vanilla flavor was barely noticeable. Croissant: Very soft and airy, with a rich aroma of butter and flour.

So I popped in with a friend (right before closing) and I wish I wish I WISH we arrived sooner! The…read morestaff (especially the woman who took our order) were friendly and efficient despite the last minute rush. The vibes were everything and you could come with a few people or even solo and enjoy a book, some pho, decor that honors anything and everything chill, and one of their deliciously addictive egg coffees. Yes, you read that correctly, EGG coffee. Iced Egg Coffee, to be more specific. It's sweet, satisfying, refreshing, and you'll want it again and again. The amount of times I've tried to mimic this at home is downright embarrassing...which means that another trip is in order! I have my eye on the Toffee Milk, Saigonese Shake, and Artichoke Refresher. The menu honors traditional Vietnamese fare and fusion, so everyone can find something to enjoy :D Would I come back? Definitely, and I'm bringing everyone. Well, 3 others, because that's all I can fit in my car; but I'm telling everyone :D Enjoy!

I wanted to love this place, but I honestly didn't understand the hype. The drinks were average and…read moreoverpriced. On our first visit, they'd already run out of papaya salad despite just having opened. We ordered the So Mint Cooler, which was refreshing but a bit too sour, and a matcha latte that was just average. On our second visit, the papaya salad was a letdown, with barely any beef jerky, and the dish felt so unpolished I could probably make a better version at home. We ordered two drinks: lychee tea and volcano mango. The lychee tea was nothing special, and the volcano mango was supposed to come with a seasoned mango and tajín eatable "straw", but we got a regular one instead. When we asked about it, the staff just said they'd run out. No apology, no heads up until we asked. It felt dismissive. The staff seemed inexperienced overall. I initially assumed this was a self kiosk ordering kind of place, but the second visit made it feel more like a sit down restaurant. Either way, no one checked in beyond taking our order and dropping off the food, so it never felt like a full dining experience. Parking is easy, since it's a combined restaurant and tea shop. I don't think I'll be back.

Dog Tag Bakery was such a great find on a beautiful day in Georgetown. My friend and I wanted…read morematcha lattes and they delivered! They have ceremonial grade matcha powder and not the sugary powder stuff which was much appreciated! They are nut free so when we asked for almond milk the staff was super accommodating in letting us know our options. We both added a bit of lavender syrup in the matcha and they were perfect. I'll be back to try one of their house made baked goods.

This bakery has a background of service, and occupies a small but high value space in the historic…read morepart of Georgetown. I arrived on a patriotic weekend seeking baked goods, and left with a couple of nice options. It's primarily a pastry place that offers beverages; they had some sandwiches as well but not much for my dietary needs. What I got was enjoyable; I would struggle to order a large and diverse spread for a group as is my wont, and the options for special diets were not huge, but I was happy I stopped in when I did.

Went back to crumbs and whiskers this past weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday. I was not a…read morefan of the fact that food and beverages were purchased from levain bakery and not make in house. Although I do like levain, I was under the impression they also served in store their own pastries and whatnot. Service was good and it was nice. We were able to play with the kittens and overall had a nice time

My first visit was when they were located near Baked and Wired. (Thomas Circle) The staff were…read moremore friendlier. Now they moved to a bigger location off M Street. I cheated on my cats today lol dont tell them. I came here with my friend. Our 1st time we were turned away cuz atm they were busy. Though it didnt need to appear that they were. I strongly recommend making an appointment. We came back later for a 15 minute session. $18 They stated that they had 24 cats .. but I didn't see that many. Majority were all sleeping or hiding. My favorite was Stan (gray cat) I felt that some of the woman working there were not very welcoming or friendly especially the female with brown straight hair, thin build. We were inquiring about one of the cats for adoption, . instead of answering she blatantly said your time is up.. OK I get it but you dont have to be hasty about it. It appears that the staff tends to treat customers better if they have longer sessions, like 30 minutes or longer. I love that these cats are able to be adopted. Not the same day. Most are strays and are kittens or young cats less than 2 years old. 20% discounts for Federal Employees.