Went back and this time in the late morning. So glad I did! Had cookie butter latte from their…read morewinter series and also NOVA from non breakfasts item. Both were soo good. Not overly crowded but good amount of ppl. Service was friendly, ambiance is giving the cool cafe vibes. Plenty outdoor seatings available up front and on the sides by entrance. I know I'll be coming back to enjoy outdoor with pup. Also, dog treats available by the counter.

A small shop tucked on a side street off Wilson Blvd. My friend and I were walking in the area (we…read morehad first stopped at Eclairons down the street and parked there) and made our way over to Simona. The cafe itself is pretty small with only a few indoor tables but more outdoor seating available. My friend said they make their own focaccia bread and we each decided to get a Fancy Grilled Cheese. The bread was indeed amazing and flavorful. What made the grilled cheese unique was that they added a tomato-based jam/salsa of some kind that really added a nice fresh acidity to balance out the cheese. I believe they used two kinds of cheese, including brie which is my fav. The cheese was creamy and melty. The food came out pretty quickly and the staff was friendly. Definitely a nice stop if you're walking around the area although there was no shortage of food options!

Went on a coffee date. Quick service. Delicious latte. No complaints. Great experience…read more I'd love to come back in the AM and try a dessert.

I have to first say that I love the coffee, gelato, and drinks that Italian Bar serves, incredibly…read moreenjoyable. However, after hearing (over and over) the woes about their struggling businesses even though they are neighborhood gems, I have to voice my frustration. First, the Italian Bar hours are ridiculous, and they never seem to be open when considering whether to go to Italian Bar. Whereas most coffee houses close at 7pm, Italian Bar closes at 6pm in the summer. And more importantly, don't get me started on the fact that they are only open 3 days per week in the winter. I often watch customers trying to visit Italian Bar in the winter, look confused when the cafe is closed in the middle of the day, and simply go elsewhere. Then, there are all of the rules that Italian Bar shares openly. I took pictures of the rules which are oh so visible. The fact that community members cannot sit on their benches when the restaurant is closed just attests to the fact that they are not part of the community. Quite honestly, I don't feel welcome, more like I should relish the opportunity to potentially buy products at the cafe if I somehow decide to visit during the few hours that they are open. Hopefully they will start realizing what being a neighborhood cafe really means.

Cute, minimalistic, and cozy cafe! It's at the Bethesda metro station, two escalator trips right…read moreabove the station underground. The lattes here are sweeter than savory but delicious, topped with thick whipped cream... I think it is homemade whipped cream, but whatever they do, they definitely aced it very well. - Habibi latte: very scrumptious! It is a must-get, although it's a seasonal drink, so it may not always be available...alas! Pretty sweet and almost like eating some Dubai chocolate as you drink it... worth the adventure! - The Bear Necessities: I was very impressed with this latte. I had low expectations, as most cafes can't perfect the dark art of latte for every latte drink on the menu, especially the seasonal drinks... But girl, I was proven wrong and I enjoyed this drink so much! It came with thick whipped cream topped with one graham cracker bear and crumbled graham crackers... The flavors were cinnamon and honey and reminded me of cinnamon crunch cereal in some ways, but of course, it wasn't too sweet though! I was tempted to order another one... The sandwiches (1 roast beef and 1 grilled turkey) were just average if you ask me to compare these with other sandwich specialty shops... next time, I'd try something else! Overall, no complaints as I'm impressed with the coffee options, especially the seasonal drinks! Service was good and quick. The employee behind the counter was super friendly and very accommodating to ensure she got our orders right. Plenty of seating on a Saturday late morning which was surprising. Lots of seating at the outdoor patio as well! Very spacious.

5 stars for coffee, 4 stars for food. This cafe is conveniently located at the Bethesda metro…read morestation, on ground level right above the metro gates. Great for a post-(long) run meal before I hop on the metro back to DC! The lattes are on the sweet side but delicious, thick, creamy, and very innovative--worth it. The food? Not so much, but still decent. I tried the following: - Habibi latte (hot with oat milk) - delicious!! Definitely a must-get. It was quite sweet but really reminded me of Dubai chocolate. Really amazing how they nailed down the flavors. Perfect for chocolate lovers and very unique and innovative. Presentation was also excellent, with a generous amount of whipped cream. - The bear necessities - equally delicious latte and really cute presentation too, with a graham bear cracker on top! I'm not a big fan of cinnamon-flavored drinks, but this one was more subtle. It was so thick and richly flavored that the cinnamon wasn't overpowering for me. I was very impressed. - Roast beef sandwich - meh okay. It was supposed to come with ciabatta bread (which I think would've tasted way better), but apparently, there was none that day, so I got it with sourdough bread. - Turkey sandwich - I got it served hot with sourdough bread, and my partner and I enjoyed this one more than the roast beef sandwich. The roasted red peppers were a nice addition to the sandwich. The accompanying salad with the sandwiches was fine, nothing special. Service was good and quick. Plenty of seating on a Saturday late morning, and the outdoor patio was cute and spacious.

We had their warm oatmeal and shakshuka. You order at the register and they bring the menu items to…read moreyour table. It was REALLY busy on a Saturday afternoon--we were lucky to snag a table while the kids were at a birthday party next door. The food was ok--I've had other menu items there that I like better. Wishing I had snagged dessert and coffee instead!

Waffled between 1 and 2 stars - didn't hate the place but the 1 star description of 'Not good'…read morereally captures my experience so I'm going with it. On the upside - found free parking, the restaurant is large and seeming clean, and the 'ambiance', as is often noted by reviewers, is bright and cheerful. Our food, such as it was, came quickly. On the downside - my wife and I were at the end of a 7 or so customer line, which moved fairly well. When it was our turn, however, with no one behind us - well, the 2 cashiers who 'take your order' just stopped doing that. No eye contact - one turned away to get a drink for a customer (OK got that) and the other just... turned away. That's it - she just turned her back on us and gazed off towards the kitchen as if we didn't exist. Ouch. It took a bit of a wait, then three 'Hello?' (Hello?? HELLO??) before she sullenly turned and took our order. A bad start. I ordered the Short Rib Grilled Cheese sandwich - yum, right? - and my wife ordered the Turkey Avocado sandwich. Chips available? Nope. Soda? Well we have some lemonade. Fine. (Well, not really. The lemonade - from a can, not made by Tatte - had plenty of lemon. What it didn't have was much if any sweetener. Yikes) Where to sit? Well good luck. On this hot day more than half the indoor seats were taken by solo 'diners' sipping on water while browsing on laptops - the other had actual customers. Outside we went. Guess Tatte wants that Starbucks you-don't-have-to-eat-just-take-all-the-seats vibe. Our sandwiches arrived and things went more downhill. In their defense I now see the picture of the 'Short Rib Grilled Cheese' sandwich on the web site is accurate - it looks like a car accident (check it out). The barely grilled bread contained LOTS AND LOTS of beet-horseradish relish - what it didn't contain was much short rib (maybe a tablespoon spread thinly) and if you could see or taste any cheese you're doing better than I did. It was pretty much a beet-horseradish relish sandwich - I ate about half before bailing. My wife's sandwich looked a bit better - hey there's some turkey! - but she said it was flavorless. Guess we could have headed into the laptop restaurant for salt but we were too lazy. Quite confused by the (non-laptop) crowd that frequents this place, mostly 'women who lunch' who seemed quite happy, but after browsing the reviews I think you may like this place if you get some coffee and a pastry. I'll never find out.

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.

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.

Eat sprout is a friendly cozy spot where you can grab the food and drinks to go or eat on location…read more They work with farmers and offer delicious food: salads, soups (the barley and vegetables is delicious ), fish, meat. You have so many options to eat varied nutritious healthy and tasty and delicious food! Very good cooks They sell bread (I can't wait to try them!) and amazing scones (the chocolate and cherry one was one of the best I have ever had with high quality chocolate and a delicious flavor of honey ) and biscotti. They also have honey, coffee, ice cream, so much high quality homemade local food. The coffee is delicious too and g'he tea as well. A great spot to relax inside or outside where you can find many tables and chairs and a lively relaxed atmosphere. Thank you for your amazing work and service and I hope to see many many more Eat Sprout in the DMV - otherwise it will always be a pleasure to drive to Bethesda for a new visit

I had heard good things about this place from a coworker and decided to come here for a quick lunch…read morebefore work. In all honesty I was a little bit skeptical because my limited experiences with healthy food spots have usually been not so great because either the prices are too expensive or the food ends up tasting like cardboard. I'm very happy to say this wasn't the case here. This is more of a grab and go type of place but they have one or two spots to sit at if you need a minute to chill and the decor is very clean and bright. Everyone was super nice and answered any questions I had so you can tell they are very knowledgeable about the menu. I also liked that there were quite a few different gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options to choose from. I originally wanted to try a bunch of different things but I didn't have that kind of time so I ordered an iced decaf s'mores latte as my drink and chose the Dilly Dilly chicken salad for my food item. I absolutely loved my latte! It wasn't overly sweet and you can actually taste the coffee which you don't really find at a lot of coffee places anymore. It was topped with whipped cream and had a graham cracker and chocolate crumble sprinkled on top which really complimented the flavor of the coffee perfectly. Apart from one latte that I had on a trip to Philadelphia I would say that it's the best iced latte I have ever had. I will have to try it hot next time. The chicken salad surprised me in a good way. Normally when you order chicken salad it's practically drowning in mayo and dressing but thankfully that wasn't the case here. While it was well dressed and you can taste it in every bite it wasn't drowning and it didn't overwhelm the natural taste of the chicken which was a refreshing change. The dill flavor was definitely present but it wasn't overwhelming and it was very fresh. My whole order came out to under $20.00 which is affordable compared to other similar places in the area. It's located in the downtown Bethesda area around the corner from Bethesda Row which is within walking distance from the Bethesda Metro Station so it's very easy to get to with public transportation. There are also a couple of parking garages close by although I personally don't drive so I'm not exactly sure about the rates that the garages charge. This is definitely going to be my new normal lunch spot and I can't wait to try the other things on the menu!

I was there for dinner 2 weeks ago and really enjoyed the casual dining with absolutely exquisite…read morefood. I usually do not eat sword fish but the chef really made it so appetizing with the rutabaga vegetable dish ... long and short ... the minute you savor the food ... it surely tells a story and how it was prepared. You can imagine how the different flavors just complemented the fish. The watermelon soup was served cold and was so delicious with a floating fresh butter from the farm and of course the best freshly baked sourdough dipped in the soup just made the finale. The service was excellent ... with Allison serving us and the other kitchen staff were accommodating and friendly. I won't mind coming here for dinner after a very busy day at work.... Very relaxing and enjoying the ambiance. Most of all it was great meeting the owners, Nikki and Lindsey. Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a tour of the kitchen.

Wow...where do I even start? Whether you're looking for a cozy café with great coffee / pastries,…read morean intimate restaurant serving some of the best New American cooking, or just a place that has some of the friendliest, most inviting staff to ever grace the DC restaurant scene, Elle has you covered. They operate a cute little coffee counter in the day, which includes some of their amazing scones, croissants, and other goodies, as well as outstanding espresso drinks. There isn't a ton of seating in the café section so it ends up being quite crowded, but if you're lucky enough to snag a seat, it's super cozy and the perfect place to read or just hang out. The café area is confined to two mini counters in a small corner next to the front window, so it always gets plenty of natural light and is a great place to people watch. I dropped by on a Sunday morning to grab an americano and their maple pecan scone; the americano was phenomenal, and the scone was such a delightful ode to autumn flavors. It was quite large, super buttery and rich, and packed with maple and pecan flavor without being overly sweet. Come back in the evening and you'll stroll into what feels like a completely different restaurant. The coffee bar is transformed into a standard bar, and the ambient lighting, dark wooden furniture, and brick walls make the space feel incredibly cozy and intimate. Their dinner menu is quite pricey, but it's genuinely worth every penny. My friend promised that Elle had the "best vegetable he's ever tasted," and they absolutely delivered -- the roasted broccoli with sardines and parmesan was delightful. It was super simple, but I appreciated how well it let the natural flavor of each ingredient shine, and each component had plenty of its own flavor, with the parmesan and sardines offering a hit of salt, umami, and sight funkiness. We also got the grilled cucumber which, at first glance, seemed like such an odd menu item. After giving it a try, however, I'm now questioning why we don't always grill our cucumbers -- the cucumber was beautifully charred on the outside, and heat helped to bring out some of the vegetable's natural sweetness to counterbalance the smokiness from the grill. It was served on top of a bed of savory, tangy yogurt and with chopped hazelnuts, which offered a great crunch. I was most impressed by the skate; this fish is a rare find in DC, but they prepared with perfectly. It was super tender, which contrasted beautifully against the crispy, crunchy fried outer shell. The skate was topped with crispy onions and a savory, slightly spicy sauce, as well as swimming in a rich, incredibly umami broth. The skate may have been the single best thing I put in my mouth all year -- I'm going to be devastated when it falls out of season and rotates of the menu, but I'm also super excited to come back and sample Elle's next season of items.

After reading the reviews I was so scared that I had precooked their afternoon tea, but wow, what a…read moretreat! The table scape was beautiful, sandwiches were delicious, and just a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon! You don't necessarily have a dedicated server which is nice since you can ask anyone for refills. We went for Cherry Blossom tea and it was perfectly seasonal! We will be back in the fall for sure for that themed tea! Definitely one of the best and most beautiful (but not fancy) teas I've done! Do note, you DO need to purchase admission to Hillwood for entry. Luckily one of us is a member, but this should be better laid out when booking!

Really good lunch the other day in this busy, busy museum cafe. We had a reservation (a good idea!)…read moreand got right in - even though we were 30mins early. We shared a Waldorf chicken salad sandwich. The curry was great; the croissant buttery and good. It was fairly small, so we were happy not to over-eat. I got a hot apple cider and my friend the hot chocolate. Both were flavorful. A nice lunch, even though our server was really rushed off her feet (she seemed pretty new). We'll be back!