This place has everything the vibes, the great smiles, the amazing atmosphere to be yourself. Their…read morecustomer service is unmatched and hey if you go here enough they'll remember your regular. I'd come here to sit down and have a cup of joe of all forms, to soak up all the Ethiopian culture.

I stopped in after happy hour nearby. I've been meaning to check this place out for such a long…read moretime. I wanted a pastry for breakfast the next day. They were pretty much sold out of pastries, but had muffins, so why not. I got two. A morning glory, and cinnamon bun (not sure if this was their actual names; I couldn't read the place card. The morning glory muffin was phenomenal. It was so moist. I was actually full after eating it. The following day I ate the cinnamon one which was OK I know by now. It was a day old, but it didn't have as much flavor as the first one and the walnuts were sort of sunken to the bottom of the muffin. It still tasty, but I recommend the first one which I've included a photograph of. Come in after 4:00, and it's Buy One, Get One Free!

Cafe Via Roma is a new Ethiopian cafe with an Italian twist. The cafe is intimate but spacious…read moreenough to host a larger group. When I walked in I immediately thought about hosting a writer's retreat here in the summer. The menu is a mix of pastries, sandwiches, and other hot foods. I got to try the smoked salmon bagel which was delicious, a biscoff inspired ice latte which I'm going back for and another sandwich that was great! My friend had the tiramisu caramel latte which she is still raving about! The owners were supper sweet and bright our food out right away.

Such a great interior, very clean and has a nice aesthetic with the art work. I ordered the…read moretiramisu latte, creme brulee latte, cookie butter latter, and the smoked salmon bagel. Tiramisu and cookie butter were my favorites because I love sweeter coffee and creme brulee wasn't really. The bagel was so good, the cream cheese was well seasoned. There's a lot of construction by the entrance but this place is worth finding! There was only one employee at the time but everything cam out pretty quickly.

I surprised to see how busy this cafe was late Monday night! Granted is is Labor Day and I think a…read morelot of people were here to have one more celebratory dinner before heading back to work tomorrow. I ordered the smoked salmon platter which included french fries. I also asked for a canned Canada Dry to go with the meal. My boyfriend ordered the grilled chicken sandwich platter. The food was outstanding. This place is somewhat less of a bakery and more like a full scale restaurant. It's not really a cafe in the sense that people come for coffee and hang out. The ambiance is also top notch!

Finally checked out this place after seeing the sign about to open a year or so ago... and then…read moreforgot all about it until I saw IG post. Beautiful ample dining inside and plenty of spaces outdoor as well. I did order mine to go, got pistachio latte and mango mousse, but ended up sitting outside to enjoy a little bit of relax moment. Delicious latte and dessert. The mango mousse dessert isn't like what I'm used to, not as soft but more dense and put together but still equally delicious! Would definitely revisit and dine in next time. Parking available on the street if you're lucky, but it's located right by the garage using park mobile!

This is a hidden gem in downtown Silver Spring. I went here recently with a few close friends. This…read moreis a great lunch spot with a great staff. I tried the jerk chicken wrap with was fantastic.

This is definitely a hidden gem in Silver Spring! It serves as a wine cafe and store. The vibes are…read morecute. I sat down for their happy hour one day in which they offer 15% off drinks and appetizers. My server was average. I ordered a riesling, which was delicious. I also ordered a salmon caesar wrap and some parmesan fries. The salmon itself was a little underwhelming in flavor, but the wrap was overall okay. The fries however were super crispy and enjoyable! I would definitely go back again to try more. I would give closer to a 3.5 if I could. I'm curious about their brunch.

Heads up -- your GPS will probably have you park on the back of the building... but don't do that…read more Just park in the front and avoid the reserved spaces (if everything isn't full). Rox Cafe is located in the Colesville Business Park, and it's on the front side. These little cafes connected to businesses are worth exploring, I tell ya! The ladies in here were very friendly, and they have great prices. They have sandwiches, smoothies, desserts, drinks, the works. One sandwich stood out, and it was a breakfasty one called the Bernard sandwich. It was described as having egg whites, spinach, turkey, a special mayo, and more on rye bread. It... was... DELICIOUS. I came to find out later that it was named after a pretty regular customer who came up with that. So awesome! This is isn't close to home, but for anyone who is in the area or wants a quiet change in scenery, they've got wifi. Work there, I think it's great!

Food and service were both great. It's a little "hole in the wall" spot inside an office building…read morethat likely gets most of its customers from the surrounding offices. We came later in the afternoon on a Friday so I think we just beat the lunch rush. Unfortunately they were out of the soup we wanted...but we picked something else and were extremely pleased. My daughter and I both got the chicken rice bowl to go and it was great! Everything was fresh and delicious. Great little spot to grab a quick and delicious bite if you're in the area.

I work in the Metropolitan Building where this deli is located and the owner is so friendly every…read moretime I go in whether I'm buying a breakfast sandwich or just some candy. I've tried the sausage breakfast sandwich, cold cuts and chicken tenders. Everything is made to order and always tastes good! The snack/drink prices are a little high but that's what you pay for convenience. When they aren't busy, they even bring your food upstairs for you. There's a Walgreens across the street but I'd rather support a small, family owned business!

Cafe X-press is an easy deli for a quick bite to eat. I stopped by Cafe X-press to grab a small…read morebreakfast, which was a bacon, egg, cheese sandwich and a cup of regular coffee. Overall, I thought my sandwich was fine. The deli has a nice variety of various breakfast and lunch sandwiches, so everyone should find something that they should like. The total for my meal was about $11 with tip, so I guess the prices were not too bad. Although the cafe is kind of small, it has a few tables so customers can consume their food on-site, but I think most folks grab their food and go. I thought the gentleman that took my order was pretty nice. He seemed pretty approachable because he knew quite a few customers by their first names. While I would not go out of my way to get a bite from Cafe X-press, I think it's a decent spot for folks who work and/or live within a few blocks of the deli.

Great drip coffee and a friendly server. I stopped by just to get black coffee on my way north, and…read morewas pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ordinary coffee of the day, especially since it's also cheap! They also have pour over available. Bring cash if you're getting something under $5, if you can. The cafe is right inside the library itself and there's a free parking garage as well as a free lot nearby, and you can drink your coffee (carefully) inside or outside at a kid play park.

I love that this cafe is in the library! It's so nice and full of life in this intimate space. The…read morestaff is amazing & will take the time out to converse with you. The menu has so many wonderful items to choose from. My iced chai was spiced very well and the cheese danish was thick and tasted delicious. A must try where you can get a book, play at the gym and then stop by the cafe.

It's the Millennial version of an upscale Silver Diner; very popular and usually quite crowded…read more The food is very good, consistently well prepared and the service staff is excellent. No complaints about either. Now, as the noise level is quite high, having a conversation with your dining partner can be a challenge and parking is often problematic during their peak periods. All said, it's a fun place to do a breakfast or lunch.

This review shares my experience with a delivery order yesterday. I've visited this location and…read moreothers many times, usually enjoying every visit. But sometimes, even the best experiences can take an unexpected turn! So, my son surprised me yesterday with a call to tell me he had ordered breakfast delivery for my birthday. I was excited to learn it was from First Watch, my favorite breakfast spot. My anticipation grew as I opened the sealed bag, revealing the packed breakfast boxes ready to be enjoyed. However, my mood shifted after I removed a couple of boxes and noticed the plastic silverware pouch had been opened. The fork was missing and the opened silverware pack raised concerns, making me question the attention to detail and packaging standards. After noticing the packaging issues, I began to wonder about the cleanliness of the rest of the order. Sadly, some items fell short of expectations -- the waffle was soggy, the eggs were stiff and cold, and the potatoes were simply mediocre. The one thing i did enjoy was the fresh fruit bowl which was the highlight of the meal. This experience left me feeling sorely disappointed, I can only give this experience three stars, and that's being generous. First Watch Silver Spring, I hope you take this feedback seriously, as quality control truly matters.

This place didn't even exist on Yelp until few days back when we accidentally reached the spot…read morewhile strolling aimlessly. It's located by a parking lot in front of a big grocery store right off the University Boulevard. This place is fairly crowded during the day but not really a safe neighborhood to walk around at night. So beware! Anyway, we went in for a coffee and some chocolate croissant. The croissant was fluffy and quite delicious and the coffee was nice too. They also had a wide variety of other baked goods, cakes and pastries. We didn't try those but they looked very colorful with jellies and fruit on top. They were also playing really loud and cheery Spanish music in a big box outside, something that was a bit too loud for us to handle so we grabbed our food and left.

We bought a croissant and a coffee from this small neighborhood bakery. We were getting our car…read morewashed nearby, so we just decided to grab some small eats. It was on a Sunday morning and we were welcomed with delicious aromas of cakes and pastries. It took some time for someone to help us with the order, but that was probably because things were a little busy in the morning.

The manager, Bianca, saved the evening. We had reservations for a for a group of 6 to celebrate a…read morefriend's birthday, but the restaurant was experiencing a problem with their air-conditioning. What could have been a totally bad situation turned out favorably when Bianca took control. She made sure the birthday girl had a cake for us all to enjoy. She even covered the food for our friend. Her positive energy in the midst of an uncomfortable situation was a testament to her leadership. In addition, our server, Naphtali, was very patient and attentive. His soft-spoken and peaceful demeanor added to our ability to ultimately have an enjoyable outing. Again, Bianca, thank you so much for all you did to make our evening enjoyable.

Came here for brunch with my friend on a Monday. The restaurant wasn't packed but a few were seated…read morein the main dining room and outside patio. We stood at the podium for 10 minutes and servers and the hostess passed us several times without acknowledging us or sitting us. We had a reservation. I ordered the chicken biscuit sandwich and subbed the reg eggs with egg whites. My dish came out great. I loved the spicy sauce it was accompanied by. My friend had the oxtail grits which she's had before and loved it. My rating is mostly for the initial walk on and experience. However, our food and server was good! There's street parking in the area but there's some homelessness in the area and feisty so just be diligent and careful.