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!

When I arrived, I was helped almost immediately. It was shortly after opening, so it was not very…read morebusy. It was my first time there, so I asked for some recommendations. I ordered a veggie bowl with all the fixings. The ambiance was not bad and the staff members were cordial. Overall the location appeared clean and the food station looked clean. The lady who initially prepared my bowl said bye as I was leaving. As for the bowl, it was very good. I feel like I had a lot more options with Mezeh bowl than I do with Cava with less nickle and diming. However, comparatively speaking, I like both places for different reasons. I will definitely return.

I've been going here since they opened. One of my favorite places. Stop going to the one in…read moreColombia. However, I've been noticing the difference in the service and food quality for a few months. Even my daughter had an issue on this past Sunday. My issue occurred a few times. Not friendly anymore. The portion is ridiculous. And I was there a few months ago when the manager said in front of customers that their bowls were too heavy. Look, I want enough to have a meal on. I tried the steak last night for my extra meat, and it was it horrible. That steak was so tough. When you are spending $22.00, you want to be happy. My daughter went this past Sunday, and her daughter sat down, opened her bowl, and there was hair at the very top. She asked if it could be remade, not give me a refund. The manager pretty much kept saying we wear hair caps. Yes, I get that, but that's not my hair. Not the color at all. I really don't care whose it was, it's noty mone...... I surely can't eat it. Look I get it, but come on do better with your customers.

It's time for an updated review. I didn't have the best experiences during previous visits but…read moredecided to give them another try. I guess third time is a charm! I placed an online order yesterday. I only had a short wait after arriving. The employee was nice. I got a chicken and rice bowl with a few customizations and it was filling! I forgot how much I love Cava!

First Watch is such a cute, chill breakfast spot that also serves lunch. I mostly come here for…read morebreakfast, and my go-to meals are either the Traditional Breakfast or the works omelet. I usually come here with family or friends, and the staff is always incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. One thing I really appreciate is that they have complimentary water and coffee available in the waiting area while you wait for your table. This place is usually packed, so there's often a wait. Thankfully, they have an easy online waitlist system. We'll usually add our name to the list and run errands or stop somewhere nearby until it's almost our turn. They do a great job with the timing, so we rarely have to wait long. If we're not in the mood to wait, we'll place a to-go order instead. Overall, First Watch is one of my favorite breakfast spots, and I always enjoy coming back for the great food, friendly service, and relaxed atmosphere.

I'd give this First Watch location six stars if I could. The food there is always terrific and…read moreit's the only place in this area, in my opinion, that can raise breakfast to the level of fine dining, like you're eating at a five star hotel on your vacation. And the lunch items are no slouch either. We had lunch for a party of six today and everything was outstanding. The service is always awesome and friendly too.

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

Olive on Main is a charming neighborhood restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine on historic Main…read moreStreet in Laurel. Street parking is free, though it's important to check the posted restrictions, and there is also a small public lot just a short walk away. Our group of 11 had a smooth and pleasant evening. Our server was relatively new but handled the large party with confidence, including separate checks, which we appreciated. She was still learning the menu, but she offered honest recommendations based on dishes she had tried herself. The food was well received across the table. The kitchen gladly accommodated two guests with dietary restrictions, and that flexibility was greatly appreciated. I ordered the Lamb Shawarma, which had tender meat and a wonderful blend of Mediterranean spices. The empty plates around the table said it all. Dessert was the highlight of the meal. The chocolate mousse cake and the layered almond-lemon cake were both rich, flavorful, and a perfect finish. With generous hospitality, accommodating service, reasonable prices, and a menu I'd like to explore further, Olive on Main is definitely a place I'd return to.

Now I'm no rocket scientist, but it really shouldn't take 15 minutes to get a cup of hot…read moretea--especially when you have to make the tea yourself. My visit to the Panera Bread on Baltimore Ave in Laurel was met with long lines as usual, and the experience was disappointing. I'm not sure if the location is short-staffed or if the employees just lack a sense of urgency, but the service was slow and unorganized. After all that waiting, the tea wasn't even that great.

It took me 15 minutes on a quiet afternoon to complete my order. The drive-thru is supposed to be…read morequick and convenient. I ordered two plain bagels and ended up getting one that was garlic flavored. I should've just went to the store. For three dollars I could've gotten a whole bag of bagels and didn't have to worry about waiting a disrespectful amount of time to receive them burnt and cold at the same time. This area is poor for food service - it's a shame. I regret not getting my receipt as I hoped on having no issues - how can you screw up two plain bagels??

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!

I decided to give Mad Cow another try. I first visited when they opened and ordered the jerk tacos…read more(not sure if that's even on the menu anymore). Back then, I thought it was just okay. Today, I gave them another shot because Uber Eats was offering a buy one, get one free deal on the jerk chicken meal. I chose rice & peas with plantain for my sides. The chicken was cooked on the grill--which I love--because it really brings out the flavor in jerk chicken. I also requested my jerk sauce on the side since I prefer a dry rub style over a saucy one. The only drawback was the small bone pieces in the chicken and rice. That's something to be cautious about, especially if a child is eating the meal. The plantains were also inconsistent--some pieces were hard, while others were mushy. On the bright side, the coco bread was perfect and the Jamaican rum cake was phenomenal. Whoever baked that cake clearly took their time soaking it in rum. It reminded me of the way my grandmother used to make it--absolutely delicious. I would definitely order the rum cake again.

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."

I really have been under a rock! I had been mistakenly avoiding Miss Toya's chain but I need to…read moremake up for loss time and so should you if you haven't been. My schedule was rearranged last minute on a Saturday so I decided to catch their brunch. The laurel location was the closest to me. I was able to reserve a spot at the bar on open table about an hour before arrival . It must have been a lucky day for me because there were plenty vacancies and I didn't need to make a reservation. There was live jazz playing. I sat at the bar - shout out to Nnamdi who was the bartender and my waiter. Food wise: brunch only offers the $55 unlimited food option for two hours. I was completely fine with this as I was able to taste multiple dishes. I had the fried deviled eggs, Rockefeller oysters, bang bang shrimp, deep fried snow crab legs, pork chop and grits, wings in hot honey lemon pepper (their signature sauce) and the white chocolate bread pudding I enjoyed everything except the deep fried crab legs. The cluster was hallow. I had more fried batter than crab meat. Deviled eggs were my favorite of all the things I tried. And the bread pudding was sinfully delicious . I wasn't able to finish my last two items ordered but luckily I was able to fit it in the to-go box. Most places that serve unlimited food don't allow to-go boxes so I was happy to not have my leftovers go to waste. I opted for the bottomless cocktails as well. I stuck to the mimosas and tried the different flavors. The pours were generous. Nnamdi was very attentive and I appreciate him answering all of my clarifying questions as it was my first time. Gratuity is included! I am excited to go back! Before leaving I ordered a cocktail (MisKiri IX) that wasn't included in the bottomless cocktails. It was good. A little too sweet for me but glad I tried it.

Takeout experience was not good. I arrived to see the hostess mopping up a mess on the pickup…read morecounter that apparently came from my order. She said"the kitchen" messed up packing my order but instead of sending it back, she "fixed it". Honestly it seemed like she was trying to get me my food on time, but management should have been called to solve this problem and ensure I didnt leave the restaurant with collard greens missing all their juices. I didnt know what exactly happened with tje packaging, so since I was told the problem was "fixed", I took my food and left. The worst part was the deviled egg appetizer. Another casualty of the kitchen, apparently. It looked unappetizing when I got home and opened it, and the crab topping that I paid an extra $3 for gave off a very strong smell (reminiscent of the kitchen of a seafood restaurent) and also appeared wet. I'd guess they took crab straight from a can, put it on top of the eggs, and covered it with old bay seasoning. Very disappointing. Sadly these were not the only issues, as the collard greens themselves were bland and a little tough. There was also a wooden stick in my greens?? Not sure why. Although the catfish was fried well, that's the only satisfactory thing about this experience, and everything else ruined it.