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!

I've tried almost every coffee shop in Downtown Silver Spring & Takoma at this point, and Black…read moreLion is still far and away my favorite. Excellent service, excellent coffee, excellent environment. It's tough for me to walk past it without getting something. The Black Lion macchiato is really something special. Never had a macchiato quite like it--and I'm picky about them. Whenever my Dad comes to visit, he specifically requests we stop here so we can get that drink. It's always a good day when I get my Black Lion!

I came here on a whim and got the best caramel frappe of my life. It wasn't too sweet and had the…read moreperfect balance of coffee (to me). We also got a double shot of espresso and the coffee was fresh and just perfect. Service was perfect and they asked all the necessary questions such as dairy restrictions and if we wanted any add ons. The venue is beautiful they have music lightly playing in the background and a lot of people come here to work from home so perfect place to come to catch up with your friends , relax or work.

Love the little bread mirror they have set up near the front, it's very cute! They have seatings…read morescattered around and the set up is like a typical asian bakery where you can grab your items but I was primarily here to try their tea since I love boba and if they call themselves teamania I hope that means its great. White Magnolia Milk Tea - Floral without being perfumey or too sharp! Pretty good balance of tea to milk ratio and reminds me of molly tea. 4/5 Jasmine Milk Tea - honestly pretty good too. feels like a molly tea knock off with the menu offerings, cup designs and even flavor profile. its slightly too sharp but still good. 3.75/5 Da Hong Pao Milk Tea - the tea flavor is there but it doesn't mix as well as the magnolia or jasmine. I think they are better at more floral teas but this wasnt bad. 2/5 Banana Pudding Matcha - Banana flavor was not strong, it was not sweet when it should have definitely been more sweet and the flavors just didnt mix very well 0.5/5 Portugese Tart - pretty good but nothing too memorable 2.75/5

UPDATE: The last few times I've been here it just hasn't been as good. The food options have faded…read moreand the drinks have just been okay. The tofu steam bun -- easily my favorite lunch item in the area -- really didn't work. It's still an interesting experience but I really can't recommend a place I now avoid. --- PROS - Interesting selection, interesting food, lots of options, overall friendly staff. - Bathrooms were clean. The interior of the restaurant seemed like a good meeting/date spot. Although they had Wifi, I wouldn't call this a great place to come and study or get work done, although I saw people doing that. I've had the Vietnamese coffee twice, the first time was great, the second time was just okay. Food items are very unique, so much so I didn't like some of them but I still enjoyed the experience. Try something that sounds weird, it's half the fun of coming in here. CONS * Allergies - it wasn't clear what all everything was made with so if you're trying to avoid gluten or peanuts or eggs, I didn't see much on ingredients. I know for some people that's a red flag. * The tea. We just thought it was above average but not amazing. I mean its right in the name, come on. * Collecting items - you gotta look for the little trays and the salad tongs. That's what you use to grab stuff out of the cases. I know for most people that was super obvious but it wasn't for me. * Summertime note: during the hotter months I've noticed they seem to have some issues with keeping things cool.

I stopped by Bamboo Café because it was one of the few places, which wasn't a fast food restaurant,…read morethat was open on a weekday around 6:45 am. While the restaurant has a few tables for dining, this restaurant appears to be a order and go type of place, which is primarily patronized by folks working in construction and landscaping. Although the two workers speak limited English, you might have a better experience if you can communicate in some Spanish. Looking back, I wish that I went with a Latin breakfast (eg, a breakfast pupusa) instead of a "standard" bacon, egg, cheese bagel. There wasn't anything wrong with the sandwich, but I realized that I could get this type of sandwich from any breakfast place in the area. However, I'll blame my choice of ordering my breakfast sandwich over a breakfast pupusa on the fact that I was still in sleep mode. ;) I thought the prices were pretty fair. My bacon, egg, cheese bagel + a side of potatoes + a can of Diet Coke was about 10 bucks. One tip (pun intended), bring cash for a tip. Unfortunately, their electronic payment system isn't set up to add a tip to your payment. Although I would not go out of my way to stop here, it is nice to have another early-morning breakfast option that isn't a fast food spot. One other thing: parking is VERY limited (like most places in this area) because I think the storefront only has 2-3 parking spots. Also, I'm not sure how strict other business are regarding folks parking in their spots.

Came here for lunch yesterday and really enjoyed the chicken tacos. Would eat here again. Friendly…read morestaff at the counter. Informal ambiance and a good place to hang out. They sell jarritos and sparkling water to drink.

Great drip coffee and a friendly server. I stopped by just to get black coffee on my way north, and…read morewas pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ordinary coffee of the day, especially since it's also cheap! They also have pour over available. Bring cash if you're getting something under $5, if you can. The cafe is right inside the library itself and there's a free parking garage as well as a free lot nearby, and you can drink your coffee (carefully) inside or outside at a kid play park.

I love that this cafe is in the library! It's so nice and full of life in this intimate space. The…read morestaff is amazing & will take the time out to converse with you. The menu has so many wonderful items to choose from. My iced chai was spiced very well and the cheese danish was thick and tasted delicious. A must try where you can get a book, play at the gym and then stop by the cafe.

First coffee was prepared and delivered on time, but second coffee was delayed after multiple…read morefollow ups with the owner. I also saw a cat on the counter where the coffee was being prepared.

Sooo Great! Free things there was amazing, Especially the Matcha! Everyone who works there are so…read morekind and helpful! And it's such a great place to study at. It's nice and cozy!

Such a wonderful cafe with an extensive menu to choose from. They range from baked goods,…read moresandwiches, bagels, matcha, refreshers, and coffee. You truly cannot go wrong with any of their options. Be warned it does get packed on weekends and I understand why. There are lots of seating with plenty of outlets to study at. The noise level is pretty decent so just be aware for those looking for a cafe to study at to bring some headphones along. This is one of my favorites in the nova area !!

I ordered an iced date latte and the shaghf tart. The tart was sweet, nutty, warm, and chewy like a…read moreless sweet pecan pie. The latte was also just the right amount of sweetness and very satisfying. They have the automated kiosks to order from! I only received a text notification when my order was ready. Perfect for introverts, though there was someone behind the counter if you'd rather order with a person. The decor is spacious with lots of comfy seating. Great place to get a treat and catch up with friends. Was pretty empty on a weekday around noon. The AC is working and keeps out the humidity in the summer.

We've been trying out various coffee shops around us and Shaghf Cafe was a fun find…read more Nice atmosphere and a good selection of coffees and sweets. The coffee was tasty and the brownie bites were very sweet. My only comment is that their self order menu system faces the window and is very difficult to read as a result.

THIS PLACE WAS SO CUTE!…read more I wish I would've gotten more photos! Staff 10/10 Bakery 10/10 Coffee 12/10 Unfortunately when I came it was so cold I did snag a few loafs of bread with fruit and cream to bring back to Texas. And boooooy was it amazing to share with everyone. Can't wait to come visit maybe in the summer time

Adorable cafe with some of the lightest and fluffiest pastries. It's unbelievable this place has…read morebeen there for two years and I am just finding it. Located in the shopping center with Woodside Deli and Gold Gym this place is too cute for Gaithersburg. It barely has a social media presence but it is so photogenic it needs to be more popular. The pastries here are mostly animal shaped. Thus the adorable part. I ordered the following: -Bear shaped cocoa cream puff -minion cakesicle -hello kitty macaron -croque monsuier -basque cheesecake -a ridiculously cute frog cake -brown sugar milk tea Everything tasted as good as it looked. The cream puff had a whipped frosting and a light mousse filling. The savory croque hit the spot when surrounded by sweets. The cake omg could devoured in one sitting by one person. Light cream and filled with strawberries. The pastries here are so light that they almost feel strangely healthy and don't leave you feeling heavy. The bubble tea however, was a little sweet. I would've very much preferred if we had a choice of how sweet it could be but otherwise it's really good. The service is friendly. There's a few tables to sit down and hang out at. I can't wait to come back here and get the tiramisu.

New favorite boba spot Their flavors are so well thought…read moreout. This was my second time going and I got their brown sugar boba tea it was really good! But the mango one.. is a must try. Also if there is anything there that has the cheese foam.. get it and just trust me you won't regret it. Ambiance is really cute.

I had an ok experience at HeyTea in Rockville. Honestly, with the wait time, the price, and the…read moretaste of the product, I expected more. I placed an order and we sat there waiting for nearly 30 minutes. Turns out the order was ready awhile ago but they failed to call out the number or put it on the board. Super lame. My drink was extremely floral forward and not much to drink despite the light ice request. Would I go back there again? Probably not, given the amount of waiting and their nonchalance with their drink quality.