My favorite coffee shop in the world. The Dav, as us…read moreAmerican students so affectionately call it, is essential to life at the university. I think the hot matcha tea latte is the best. The selection of teas is exquisite, and the "mush" overnight oats are delicious! I rarely indulge in the pastries here, but they are sugary, tempting, and delicious as well. Thank you, Dav, for all the times you powered me through my studies with a perfect boost of caffeine. I will always be back.

I remember the days when a coffee shop was a place that people went to find some solace, some…read moretranquility, some knowledge or maybe a pleasant encounter. Forget all this.... This place is so dull, even a hangover won't drag me to get in. The fact it is in the middle of the American University campus, that in itself would have you believe that this place is the nucleus of gallant uprisings of intellectual revolution and meetings of professors and their beloved student, far from it! Its dull, over priced, bad service and certainly a hangout out of necessity because the nearest starbucks is far from a block away!

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.

Food 3.7/5 Ambiance/Service 5/5…read more This is an amazing cafe to work/study from as well as meet up friends for a quick snack. The interior design and ambiance of the cafe is quite spacious! The cost of the food can add up for sure - but I do think that the portions are bot bad (good P-P ratio).

A great bunch place, chain or otherwise! I recently went here with a friend for a weekend brunch…read moreand had a good experience. We were able to order and get our food quickly and get seats, despite Tatte being busy. The costs were reasonable for our portion sizes and everything was beautifully plated. I got the tomato basil soup and the lamb hash and both were delicious. The tomato basil soup was rich and creamy; however, the roll could have been better. My lamb hash was perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with the potatoes. The labneh, herbs, and the tomato salad added delicious freshness to the hash, and the challah served as a great vessel for eating the hash. I tried my friend's spinach, Jerusalem artichoke, and egg plate, and it was also tasty, with properly done eggs and hearty bread. I would recommend Tatte for your next weekend brunch!

We tried this place for lunch near American University and it was simply fantastic. The sandwiches…read moreand salads were fresh, delicious and well prepared. Pretty good portions too for the price. The cappuccino was one of the best I've had too. We ordered and everything was out to us within 10 minutes. Our server was highly courteous and very professional. We live the open cafe atmosphere too. Very warm and inviting. We did pay $4.00 for off street ( one hour) parking but that is Washington D.C. Everything you do in that town comes at a price. Especially the 400 plus red light and speed cameras throughout the City. We will definitely revisit this restaurant when we are in NW D.C. AND DRIVE VERY CAUTIOUSLY! I'm praying we made it through the gauntlet!

I've been coming to this Bluestone Lane café location in Spring Valley for quite some time, and it…read morehas never disappointed me. The staff have treated me with kindness and respect, and I always feel welcome. I especially appreciate how they check in throughout my visit. The food is always delicious and satisfying, and the drinks are consistently refreshing, especially on a warm, spring day. The café itself is also very beautiful and photogenic! The large glass windows make the space feel so bright and energizing. One employee in particular, Mae, is always so sweet, attentive, and ready to help whenever I need assistance. Thank you to Mae and the entire team at Bluestone Lane Spring Valley Café! I'll be returning often.

Staff is SO KNOWLEDGEABLE -- in children's section two people could immediately connect stories to…read morethe interests I described! The environment in the store is lovely too! I just ordered on line - easy too!

Very mediocre! Plus they have a drink on their menu called Free Palestine. Regardless of what you…read morethink, it's inappropriate to have a drink named this!

To start off the cafe looks gorgeous inside and the staff is lovely. Great service and perfectly…read moreseasoned food. I highly recommend the seasonal turmeric matcha. This is the perfect morning breakfast and tea place.

I stopped here after an appointment to grab a quick bite and was pleasantly surprised. To start,…read morethe employee working on that day was so incredibly helpful. It was Friday early afternoon. She immediately greeted me as soon as I walked in and then went over all their options with me. They do open face sandwiches but she said any can be made into a regular sandwich. She gave me recommendations as well. I decided to go with the chicken open face sandwich but as a regular sandwich and the sea salt caramel latte to go. The latte was really good and was not weak. I ate the sandwich when I got home and it was also very good. The chicken and sumac onions were delicious! The place has plenty seating if you want to just work and drink coffee or order full meals with friends. There is also a good size patio in the front. It's definitely a nice addition to the area.

This cafe is on the American University campus, but anyone can go there. Prices look more like 2017…read morethan post-heavy-inflation 2024--likely price control and subsidy based, for the students. It is a rather large hall type space, but nicely designed, not a bare cafeteria style look. Hardwood floor with a large carpet, a mix and match of sofas, different types of chairs, tables large and small, round and rectangular. There aren't many plugs if one wants to work on a device (but I nonetheless easily found one). It is a chill, very college'y environment (few grad students leave alone faculty sitting around). A very nice space for both socialising and working with the buzz of cafe vibe around you. The hot chocolate was so so (but then again, my standards are European for hot chocolate) and the spiced pumpkin muffin was quite nice.

Such a charming location! Perfect study spot! The bagels are so good and service is fast.read more

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.

Took myself here for a solo date to have dessert at their cafe on a Saturday afternoon. There were…read morenot many people around at that time and I got seated upstairs. Later, I ventured out to their patio to snag a seat outside. The desert is essentially rice pudding and very sweet but addictive and milky enough for my liking. I've been here many times for meals and it's my first time coming here for coffee / dessert.

Such a cute coffee shop! I've been here a couple of times and always get the chai. The chai is…read moregood, but I think it's important to mention that I like powdered chai. Service is quick and pleasant. There's also limited outdoor seating if the weather is nice. My friend has ordered the Dolan cake and I've tried the vanilla eclair. When I've been here there are no prices listed for the pastries so be sure to ask if you are not familiar with DC prices. The pastries are really high quality. The vanilla eclair was decadent. I would recommend coming here for a quick coffee and/or pastry.

Stopped in to grab some brunch pastries on a Sunday afternoon. There was no line and it was not…read morecrowded inside at all! they only have a few patio seats which filled up as I waited for my food, so I ended up taking it to go. I ordered the french onion bread pudding, sesame chocolate chip cookie, and yuzu strawberry lemonade. They heated up the bread pudding for me which was lovely. Nice crispy texture and soft inside with lots of onion. I also enjoyed the choc chip cookie and the sesame added some nice texture/nutty flavor. The yuzu lemonade was ok. $7 felt a little expensive for a non coffee drink and the sweet/sour flavors weren't quite balanced enough for me. They have self serve order kiosks which I ended up not being able to use because an item was missing, so I had to ask the cashier to check out and was charged like a 20 cent service fee which seemed a little silly!! Overall solid spot but not the most convenient for me to return to location wise.

Admittedly, the bakery was out of the way for us, but you do what you have to do when you're…read morecraving an egg sando. Overall, my friends and I enjoyed the pastries, but majority of our order didn't stand out for us and wasn't anything special. The cookies were a let down for us, however I really enjoyed the hojicha pear tart. When picking up our order, the vibes did feel off inside the bakery. The fact the cashier forgot parts of our order in the fridge wasn't a great first impression.