I love this place! It's small but cozy and the beautiful pictures on the wall of icons (ie Michele…read moreObama and Tupac) game it a nice vibe. I only ordered beverages but loved both of them. The dirty chai was the best I've ever tasted! Gold Star 100% top notch winner winner tea for dinner!!! I also got the Monkey Business cold frappe. It is a perfect blend of bananas, vanilla and cinnamon. Not as good as the dirty chai but still excellent in its own right! I left very impressed and wanting more.

"It's not just Medusa that I have to fear," Diana of the Wild Isle, Daughter of Circe, and the Last…read moreof the Amazons, reminds herself as she steps confidently towards danger in Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis's Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1 (2026). "First, it will be her sisters. Stheno and Euryale. Gorgons...'Dread monsters' in the oldest texts....And yet, they have stayed by their sister's side, even though a glance from her would turn them into stone. That is love," Diana realizes, even as she contemplates that, soon, the misty cave floor under her feet will be beset with violence, meted out by Medusa's sisters, before Diana even gets a chance to explain that she is trespassing in the hopes of obtaining for Medusa the ultimate form of social justice: permanent chances for her to "look other soul[s] in the eyes...and be seen." The Black female ownership, the management, and the staff at Love Life Cafe, a snug coffee house nestled at 929 Washington Blvd in Laurel, Maryland, are fully aware how being seen is intertwined with social justice, kindness, and customer service. Black artists' drawings and paintings, some of which are for sale, adorn the walls, including "Wakanda Forever," featuring Chadwick Boseman, whom the world heartbreakingly lost too soon to cancer; "Say Their Names: Black Lives Matter," featuring Sandra Bland; whom her communities bitterly lost to police brutality; and, in a hope-filled change of pace, "Looking Up at Greatness," depicting two-year-old Parker Curry's recognition and wonder at seeing Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama at the National Portrait Gallery in March of 2018. So far, my wife has enjoyed a life-sized latte with extra hot cardamom oat milk; a life-sized cafe au Lait with the same; an açaí bowl, minus the honey and adding kiwi, pineapple, and mango; and a life-sized Hollaback Girl latte. Meanwhile, I was thrilled to devour a banana, cinnamon, and vanilla frappe appropriately dubbed "Monkey Business."

The pastry was good, just like other pastries. I had a cold ice tea but I thought I was getting a…read moremix of coffee/tea by the way the menu was set up. Or it was just me and since it was my first time, I panicked. Haha. I enjoyed the atmosphere upstairs. While it was slightly packed when we got there, we chose to sit downstairs. It would be super cute if the upstairs decor transitioned to the lower level as well. Overall, I will try again but give myself time to pick something.

Great ambiance, plenty of seating, friendly staff…read more Spanish latte: not too sweet and you can definitely taste the spices. I would get this again!

The menu has everything! Açaí bowls, pitaya bowls, green smoothies, Greek yogurt bowls. You can…read moremake your own and add additional toppings/protein powder. The bowls are packed with fresh and healthy ingredients. It's a perfect snack/meal and I'd definitely come back to try other menu items.

Went back today. Nothings changed. The staff is totally disorganized, young women fluffing their…read morehair behind the counter near all the prep / fruit, takes forever to get served. They're totally out of it in this location. The smoothie and bowl were good.

I had just finished up from a pedicure appointment and was FAMISHED and looked on yelp for nearby…read morecoffee shops - this one popped up and figured why not since it was only a 7 min drive? This place did not disappoint - it's a rather simple cafe. Has the basics, both savory and sweet options which is a plus! But the quality of the food is 10/10. I ordered a BLT sandwhich and included egg and when I say delicious?! It was scrumptious. I had an iced Vietnamese coffee with it which was great. Black owned, street parking available, chill calm environment - all the trimmings that makes coming here enjoyable.

Over love that this is a black woman owned coffee spot nestled nicely in the community. All City…read moreCafe is one of those spots that feels easy to settle into. They serve the basics well coffee, tea, and a solid mix of small bites, sweets, and made to order sandwiches that actually hit. The space works for whatever you need that day. You can pull up with your laptop and get work done, or just sit back and people watch without feeling rushed. It is family friendly but still calm enough if you are trying to focus. Overall, it is a cozy, reliable spot that does not try too hard but still delivers.

First time visiting this cute spot. Wanted a quick breakfast sandwich and the bacon, egg, cheese…read morecroissant delivered. Tons of options for coffee, pastries, and gelato. Cute interior for lounging as well. If I am in the area again I will be back.

I first tried Decadent last summer and decided to stop by on my drive back to Montgomery County…read morefrom Baltimore. It is a cute spot to stop in for a coffee, treat and hang out with friends. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the baked goods. I recalled having a lemon cupcake last year which is one of the items I picked up yesterday. It had the same off flavor that you find in commercial or grocery store bakery cupcakes. The cake itself was fine, but the frosting was not good. I also had a vanilla cake with chocolate frosting and the essentially had the same flavor. If the recipe hasn't changed since last year, maybe I was just hungry last year and didn't note the off flavor because this year's experience was not great for me.

Tried this place a few weeks ago with my girlfriend…read more I had a fantastic milkshake (the Monster Ink with Oreos and chocolate chip cookies) while my girlfriend opted for the Rainbow Road rolled ice cream (with Fruity Pebbles) in a waffle taco. The portions were huge, the ice cream was tasty, and the presentation was great! The staff was kind and friendly and we appreciated being able to see our orders getting made. Be warned that this is not a place for a little treat - we easily could have split one rolled ice cream and been perfectly satisfied. The space was a little small with limited seating but it was very inviting all the same. Certainly hope to make it back very soon and try more of their menu!

So, creme roulee - rolled ice cream - was a dessert trend from over 10 years ago, but I have never…read moreheard of it. This style of ice cream originated in France. Rolled ice cream is made by flattening an ultra-thin layer of ice cream out and then rolling it up. See the videos I posted if you've never experienced it. The flavors of rolled ice cream that I tried are ube and blueberry. The blueberry had a blueberry puree on top. The ube was served with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Delightful. I only wish that I had a double espresso to go with it. The flavors of rolled ice cream that are most popular here, so far, are: 1.) Birthday Cake 2.) Strawberry Cheesecake, and 3.) Cookies and cream The team here was also passionate about the ube flavor. We also tried the strawberry yogurt shake, which was delicious. BTW, someone ordered a croffle and it smelled like a buttery breakfast. It is a croissant pressed into a waffle form. We *needed* to get one to share. They have many toppings, but if you're going to order this croffle for breakfast, the plain whipped cream (vs. the mango cream) is not sweet, but creamy and satisfying. The croffle is substantial and eggy. It is very surprising because it's hearty bite after bite. There are no light and flakey bites and before you know it, it's gone. You get your dollar's worth, here. It's a good breakfast. And you can dip the croffle into your house coffee which is even better. I also put some of the croffle cream into the coffee. The house coffee is made from a machine and tastes dark and sweet. Yum. I am wondering where else you would find this no-longer trending trend - of French rolled ice cream - in the DC area. I found 10 places on yelp but only 3 mentioned rolled ice cream in the search result descriptions. The staff here are friendly, informative and patient. The environment is simple, yet elegant. A definite new texture and flavor adventure was found here, to be sure. Thank you, Laurel!

Stopped by to grab something cool and refreshing from Starbucks on this very hot day. Decided to go…read morethrough the drive-thru. I was greeted at the speaker. I ordered the blue coconut lemonade refresher. The drive-thru line moved pretty quickly. I had to wait a couple of minutes for my refresher to come out. I did not know what to expect. The drink tasted OK. It was more lemonade than blueberry or coconut. The color was lavender and not blue like photo. I would order it again, but i would need to modify it.

We stopped here for a quick afternoon drink. There is not enough staff working here. The same guy…read morewaiting on us at the register was also running the window. There were little flying bugs in the food case so we didn't purchase our snack. Don't recommend going here.

Awful coffee! It's such a shame since the location and shop have so much potential. I should have…read moreread the other reviews and not even give this place a try. Service is mediocre and they are the only coffee shop in Maple Lawn. I got a vanilla latte for $7 and it tasted like a worse version of a Dunkin' Donuts iced coffee. Don't get me wrong, I like Dunkin' if that's the price and expectation I have for my coffee that day. Too much cream, too much sugar, and no espresso coffee flavor. The hot lattes don't even have latte art and that's expected if it's going to be an overpriced coffee shop. I should have known it was a red flag when she didn't ask me about any milk options. My boyfriend ordered a pineapple smoothie and that was good. The only saving grace to us giving this 2 stars. The cafe is outdated and needs to be updated if the coffee is going to be terrible. I would rather go to Starbucks or Dunkin' than here in the future. Such a disappointment for a coffee shop in Maple Lawn.

Sidamo Coffee & Tea has quickly become one of my favorite little spots. The shop has such a cute,…read morequaint vibe--perfect for relaxing or catching up with a friend. Their coffee is consistently great--rich and flavorful, and you can tell they really care about quality. I also love their lentil soup--it's comforting, well-seasoned, and a perfect pairing with a cup of coffee. That said, the customer service could use a bit of improvement. It hasn't been a dealbreaker for me, but a warmer, more attentive experience would really take this place to the next level. Still, definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!