This dope black female owned coffee cafe spot is definitely a great vibe with the walks decorated…read morein great black art. Its located on an adjacent portion of the Laurel shopping center. The impressive menu of interesting enthused caffienated or non options are many. The staff was very much attentive busy at work preparing the selections of the patrons. I chose the regular acai bowl and the 16oz Camp fire Night iced latte w/oatmilk(its a seasonal favor). I absolutely enjoyed my purchase. This place offers a very relaxed and quiet atmosphere with abundance of seating. The environment is conducive to sitting with the dazzling sun enjoying the moment at the high top or seating low chairs, doing a little reading or work on your computer. The options are up to you but the vibe and setting is everything. While sitting here enjoying my acai bowl and latte, I watched the lady come in with more beautiful black art pieces. Not that I looked specifically to seek out a female owned cafe during National female month; it was my pleasure to have patronized a dope black female owned business. I highly recommend anyone to come and visit this uplifting cafe. It definitely lives up to its name " LOVE LIFE CAFE"/ LOVE LIFE COFFEE.

Love Life Cafe in Laurel is a fantastic spot with a genuinely inviting atmosphere and excellent…read morecustomer service. From the moment you walk in, the staff makes you feel right at home. I'm always on the lookout for solid plant-based meals, so I was thrilled to see that their menu features plenty of vegan options for wraps and handhelds. I ordered the chickpea wrap, and it absolutely delivered--it was heavily loaded, super filling, and packed with great flavors. Their coffee is also very good and paired perfectly with the food. There are only two main reasons this isn't quite a 5-star rating for me. First, the prices do lean a bit on the higher end for a cafe. Second, while their savory vegan options are great, they unfortunately don't have any vegan desserts to finish off the meal. One of the standout features of this cafe, though, is its commitment to the local community. The walls are covered with incredible pieces by local artists, which gives the space such a wonderful, creative energy. They even host an artist meetup every Saturday at 1:00 PM for anyone interested in connecting. Overall, Love Life Cafe is a solid 4-star experience. It has great food, a wonderful vibe, and is definitely worth checking out!

Some of the best smoothies I have ever had. Love them so much, I had to start recreating them at…read morehome when I can't make it in to the store I love the fact that they are dairy free, and they use dates as a natural sweetener unlike a lot of other smoothie shops.

I love their smoothies. I probably get a smoothie once every two - three weeks from this location…read more It's right inside of the Bible book store and boarders the health food store within the same location. You can get a lot of unique smoothies from this place. The best part is they are sugar free. I'm against sugar at least twice a day, so when I found they use dates to sweeten the smoothies I was hooked.

I came here for lunch with a friend. Like many Indian places, they do shut-down between lunch and…read moredinner. They close at 3pm and reopen at 5pm. We were headed to Amber Spice for a late lunch, and fortunately, we made it in before the 2:45pm cutoff (I called ahead to check). Since it was almost lunch closing, they did request that we place our orders soon after being seated. We already knew what we wanted to order, so we didn't feel rushed otherwise. We started with the veggie samosas ($6, two pieces), which were served with the traditional tamarind sauce and spicy cilantro chutney. The samosas were packed with the potato and pea filling and had a lightly crisp exterior. They were as good as any. For my entree, I ordered the butter chicken ($20), which is served with a side of basmati rice. When ordering, the waiter didn't ask about spice level. I did find their butter chicken to have some heat to it, but it wasn't anything crazy - I'd say a 3/10 for spiciness - I felt the warmth. The chicken was super tender and moist. I would be happy getting this again. I also ordered the garlic naan ($5), because you have to have something to sop up the curry goodness. The naan was hot and fresh; you could also taste the garlic. One basket came with four pieces (one whole naan), which is perfect for sharing. I finished the meal with the gulab jamun ($6) for dessert which came with three pieces of the fried dough balls served in a sweet syrup. My friend ordered the mango kulfi and loved it! She described it as a mango lassi, but frozen, which made it that much more light and refreshing. Amber Spice is a casual dining spot and it has the service to match. We were brought a carafe of water for the table to start, so it was self-serve the rest of the way. Food was brought out quickly and plates were cleared at the end, but we weren't checked on during the meal. Perhaps since we arrived near lunch closing, service was winding down, but we got what we needed. I enjoyed the food here and would come again. Everything that we had was not only super tasty, but also reasonably priced. There's also plenty of parking in the shopping center.

(4.15) ~ Very good & consistent Northern & Southern Indian cuisine & service…read more DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4.15) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Mango Lassi = (4.15) Very tasty ** Masala Chai = (4.15) Very good FOOD: ** Rasam Soup = (4.15) Hot & spicy. Good for a cold day;) ** Lamb Vindaloo = (4.15) Very tasty ** Onion Kulcha = (4.15) Very good ** Raita = (4.15) Very good ** Basmati Rice = (4.15) Very aromatic ** Rasmalai = (4.15) Very good * Mint Chutney = (3.75) Good * Tamarind Sauce = (3.25) pretty good, but definitely watered down & we prefer the thicker consistency versions.

Went here on a Saturday night about a month ago -- place was not crowded/too busy…read more Ambiance: very bright lights and very loud music; hard to hear people talking to you at your own table. Service: waitress was kind, but service was extremely slow. 2 beers took about 15 minutes to make it to our table; I ordered a mixed drink and was given the incorrect mixed drink, which I went to the bar and traded out for a beer instead because our server didn't come back to our table to check on us for a significant length of time. We ordered several menu items they were out of and we weren't told that they were out until about an hour and a half into waiting for our food. We ended up with three side salads, 1 app, and 1 meal for a group of people. We asked our server for the check, which she failed to bring after 15 minutes. Hungry and desperate to leave, a member of our group went up to the bar, had the bar tender remove the food we were never given, and paid. Overall: Horrible experience w/ sub-par food and even worse service. Spend your money elsewhere.

The is my first review of November so I'm behind but will be catching up soon...lol But back to Mad…read moreCow I came on yesterday (11/9/25) around 1pm to meet up with some friends for Brunch. Usually with brunch we would do the bottomless mimosas and all but because I was driving I decided not to participate in that. And usually I would get chicken and waffles but I was in the mood for a burger. So I thought because their name is "Mad Cow" the burger would be the bomb...but nope it was not good at all. So I prefer a beef burger cooked medium with blue cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onions. When I burger got tot the table it was dry as a board. No blue cheese that I paid extra for and the burger was not cooked correctly it was cooked well done. Smdh. So the waiter brought me my blue cheese apologized about it and also gave me a mayo bottle. Even with the burger still was not good and the patty was so thick with no flavor not even salt and pepper was in it!! I tried their punch drink which was really good but for $15 a pop in a regular water glass was ridiculous. Make sure you don't get too tipsy as they already have like a 20% gratuity added on each of our checks no matter how small or big your group is which again is ridiculous! Will I come back...maybe only because I would like to try some Jamaican food they offer. But for brunch...it's a no for me!

If you know someone in Laurel and they havent brought you here...they dont care about you…read more.. I have been here since the beginning. Food, Service, Value is on point!! Ambiance is casual and can be intimate and attend big parties So far they may have the best Nachos in the area... My only complaint is the Cocktail drink menu needs more creativity in their recipes

food was flavorful. Convenient location…read more Good prices. Great happy hour specials. Definitely be back!

Hey friends! My boo and I came for Valentine's Day breakfast. We wanted something cooked with love…read more What better place to get that from than a Mom & Pop restaurant?! Restaurant 198 is a locally-owned restaurant that focuses on farm-fresh ingredients & lively environments. They have live music, bingo & other fun events weekly. I ordered the 198 Iris platter: eggs, French toast, smoked bacon and hash browns. The entire meal was delicious! I loved the generous portion of eggs, I could taste that they were farm fresh. French toast was beautifully cooked and had an amazing vanilla-forward flavor. My only distaste is that I wish the hash browns were crispy. My fiancé enjoyed his omelette! -Customer service was great! -Plenty free parking -Prices are average. Our entrees were about $20/each. -Restaurant was clean. I love the rustic decor. I'll be back for happy hour and live music!

So, it was my first time here and I came solely to enjoy the delicious empanadas! It is the word on…read morethe street! I was greeted by friendly and warm customer service. The ambiance is very diner-esque, it feels like a cozy diner back in the 1950's! Now, let's get onto the empanadas! I ordered a shrimp empanada which came with a tasty romulaude sauce, and a chicken and beef empanada that came with a delicious salsa verde style sauce. The empanadas were seasoned perfectly, filled with juicy filling, bountiful in size, and delicious to the soul! My favorite was the beef empanada! It had a special signature touch, cheers to good eats!

Jailbreak was a great experience. They have two parts to the restaurant. To the left you can order…read morefood. I had the dry age burger and it did not disappoint! If you love onions you'll enjoy the onion crumble on this burger. A good balance of flavors and well worth the try. Parmesan fries also had roasted garlic so it was a big "Yes" for me! My husband got the jailbreak burger which was also a big crowd pleaser. To the right they have a full bar to try their different beers. A great spot to take your friends for after work drinks and eats. They even have a cozy lounge area to relax. Plenty of seating and great service. The staff was ready and willing to help and cleared off our tables for us. The tab system makes it easy to move from room to room so you don't have to worry, it's easy to add drinks and food as you relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Will definitely recommend for a relaxed atmosphere where you can watch games and also enjoy lively conversation. Better than a sports bar for food AND drinks.

Service is always very attentive and there's plenty of options to choose from for both food and…read moredrinks. I was excited for the Japanese Bluefin Tuna, but was a bit let down. There was like a tangy sauce on the tuna which took away from the flavor of the fish and for $22 I was expecting something a bit more. Otherwise, Jailbreak is always a solid choice for drinks and grub. They usually have reservations and larger parties, but it's a pretty open/communal space, so there aren't typically issues with seating. All in all, a great spot for many occasions.

I forgot how much I love Mezeh. I first got introduced to them via Yelp many moons ago. I like that…read morethey've grown over the years and they're so many convenient locations now. I stopped in late evening and it wasn't busy. Overall service was great. I was able to use the inKind app (download that if you don't have it). I did a beef swharma bowl and it was so delicious. I'm a big fan of black lentils. I feel like I'll be visiting Mezeh more often. It gss been too long!

DO NOT EAT HERE. I…read moreate a chicken bowl and have been having the worst poisoning of my life. I'm in severe pain. My dad ate here and had the same issue more than once.

Great place with wonderful customer service and the owners are the staff. They want you to return…read moreand are very accommodating. The food is great and they have veggie/vegan options. It is a great location to hang for any old reason. I try to get stop by as often as I can.

More than Java Cafe is a hidden gem. At least they were to me. I visited for a friend's birthday…read moregathering, and didn't quite know what to expect outside of the glowing reviews that my friend gave about the brunch items. I had the Jerk Chicken & Egg, potatoes, and drip coffee. Everything was delicious, and I had plenty of food leftover for later. The owners were hilarious when they joked with me about my tolerance for spicy food. The Jerk Chicken Sandwich (wrapped in coco bread) is advertised as spicy, but it wasn't overwhelming to me. The service was timely, and everyone was kind. There's plenty of seating to choose from, and you can explore the other small businesses while you wait for your food. If you're looking for a small Black owned business to support, I highly recommend More than Java Cafe. The food is delicious and the service is on point. I will definitely return when I'm in the area.

A few of my friends and I checked out Mangos Grill for the first time and had a nice lunch. Each of…read moreus tried a different margarita, and they were all tasty and refreshing. The special Apple Cider Reposado margarita was good but we didn't taste any of the cider, just straight up tequila but it was good. You can also order margaritas in passion fruit, mango, strawberry, and hibiscus flavors. They get extra points because of the passion fruit flavor. The complimentary chips were okay, but the salsa stood out, it had an authentic/in house made flavor. For the main meals, everyone at the table was satisfied. We had an order of the shrimp and chicken fajitas, beef floutas and the salmon a la parrilla, grilled salmon topped with homemade mango salsa served with mixed green salad, rice & beans. The mango salsa was tasty but I didn't like how runny it was. The staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the restaurant itself looked clean and well-kept, which made the whole experience more enjoyable. I would come back and try a few other items on the menu. The online menu is a bit different from what we had in person, I didn't see the mussels on the menu given to us in the restaurant. Happy Hour is from 3-7pm. This is a solid spot for a casual night out with friends for good margaritas, authentic touches, and a welcoming atmosphere.

2nd time here after a year and still as good as I remembered! Though the happy hour menu prices all…read morewent up by $1, the margaritas were as tasty and strong. Had to get the nachos again, the portion is huge! And this time we tried the wings, very juicy and meaty- but missed out on those carrot and celery sticks.