This place has everything the vibes, the great smiles, the amazing atmosphere to be yourself. Their…read morecustomer service is unmatched and hey if you go here enough they'll remember your regular. I'd come here to sit down and have a cup of joe of all forms, to soak up all the Ethiopian culture.

I stopped in after happy hour nearby. I've been meaning to check this place out for such a long…read moretime. I wanted a pastry for breakfast the next day. They were pretty much sold out of pastries, but had muffins, so why not. I got two. A morning glory, and cinnamon bun (not sure if this was their actual names; I couldn't read the place card. The morning glory muffin was phenomenal. It was so moist. I was actually full after eating it. The following day I ate the cinnamon one which was OK I know by now. It was a day old, but it didn't have as much flavor as the first one and the walnuts were sort of sunken to the bottom of the muffin. It still tasty, but I recommend the first one which I've included a photograph of. Come in after 4:00, and it's Buy One, Get One Free!

Cafe Via Roma is a new Ethiopian cafe with an Italian twist. The cafe is intimate but spacious…read moreenough to host a larger group. When I walked in I immediately thought about hosting a writer's retreat here in the summer. The menu is a mix of pastries, sandwiches, and other hot foods. I got to try the smoked salmon bagel which was delicious, a biscoff inspired ice latte which I'm going back for and another sandwich that was great! My friend had the tiramisu caramel latte which she is still raving about! The owners were supper sweet and bright our food out right away.

I enjoyed my leisurely visit. Brought to my table, salmon with dill and cream cheese on a hot bagel…read morewas yummy as was my voluminous and stiffly-foamed cappuccino and chocolate-in-chocolate muffin. I stayed, listening to the soft music and the distinctive (London neighborhood?) accent from a nearby table while making good headway in my overdue library book. I look forward to returning!

Finally checked out this place after seeing the sign about to open a year or so ago... and then…read moreforgot all about it until I saw IG post. Beautiful ample dining inside and plenty of spaces outdoor as well. I did order mine to go, got pistachio latte and mango mousse, but ended up sitting outside to enjoy a little bit of relax moment. Delicious latte and dessert. The mango mousse dessert isn't like what I'm used to, not as soft but more dense and put together but still equally delicious! Would definitely revisit and dine in next time. Parking available on the street if you're lucky, but it's located right by the garage using park mobile!

I enjoyed their coffees and matchas, especially their mango matcha and their tiramisu latte. Their…read moreCinnamon Toast Crunch latte didn't even have a hint of cinnamon. It just tasted like regular coffee. The service was ok and the place felt cold and was stuffy. The stuff from their bakery is decent but their breakfast menu was disappointing.

This is a hidden gem in downtown Silver Spring. I went here recently with a few close friends. This…read moreis a great lunch spot with a great staff. I tried the jerk chicken wrap with was fantastic.

Run, don't walk to Locavino's happy hour! From 4-7 pm, they have 25% off food and drink specials…read more They allowed us to taste different wines before selecting your glass of choice! I'm a red wine kinda girl so I tried the Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and committed to the Bonavita Tinto Wine. I could taste the mixed berries in every sip. It was only $7 for a glass - what a steal! My friends ordered the bruschetta and jerkalaya as entrees. For dessert, we went with the mousse and the banana bread pudding. Everything was SO good, no complaints. We enjoyed the cozy, classy atmosphere so much we stayed for 3 hours chatting. It's a hidden gem in DTSS, and we will be back!

Food and service were both great. It's a little "hole in the wall" spot inside an office building…read morethat likely gets most of its customers from the surrounding offices. We came later in the afternoon on a Friday so I think we just beat the lunch rush. Unfortunately they were out of the soup we wanted...but we picked something else and were extremely pleased. My daughter and I both got the chicken rice bowl to go and it was great! Everything was fresh and delicious. Great little spot to grab a quick and delicious bite if you're in the area.

Heads up -- your GPS will probably have you park on the back of the building... but don't do that…read more Just park in the front and avoid the reserved spaces (if everything isn't full). Rox Cafe is located in the Colesville Business Park, and it's on the front side. These little cafes connected to businesses are worth exploring, I tell ya! The ladies in here were very friendly, and they have great prices. They have sandwiches, smoothies, desserts, drinks, the works. One sandwich stood out, and it was a breakfasty one called the Bernard sandwich. It was described as having egg whites, spinach, turkey, a special mayo, and more on rye bread. It... was... DELICIOUS. I came to find out later that it was named after a pretty regular customer who came up with that. So awesome! This is isn't close to home, but for anyone who is in the area or wants a quiet change in scenery, they've got wifi. Work there, I think it's great!

Amazing family owned business. Really cool ambiance and very conveniently located. Service has…read morealways been on point. Desserts are amazing here! I always get the whole cakes

Very cute coffee shop with nice, relaxing, music playing. Great Coffee…read more Not far from downtown Silver Spring. I went there to get vegan cake for a holiday meal. We left with three different cake slices and they were all amazing. Very light tasty, you would never know they were vegan! Small suggestion. Would be great to get a little new furniture and maybe some new artwork. It would turn a great place into something sensational!

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.

It's the Millennial version of an upscale Silver Diner; very popular and usually quite crowded…read more The food is very good, consistently well prepared and the service staff is excellent. No complaints about either. Now, as the noise level is quite high, having a conversation with your dining partner can be a challenge and parking is often problematic during their peak periods. All said, it's a fun place to do a breakfast or lunch.

It's first watch, you can't go wrong lol…read more food was amazing as usual. A little busy since it is a breakfast place, got seating in about 30 mins

This place didn't even exist on Yelp until few days back when we accidentally reached the spot…read morewhile strolling aimlessly. It's located by a parking lot in front of a big grocery store right off the University Boulevard. This place is fairly crowded during the day but not really a safe neighborhood to walk around at night. So beware! Anyway, we went in for a coffee and some chocolate croissant. The croissant was fluffy and quite delicious and the coffee was nice too. They also had a wide variety of other baked goods, cakes and pastries. We didn't try those but they looked very colorful with jellies and fruit on top. They were also playing really loud and cheery Spanish music in a big box outside, something that was a bit too loud for us to handle so we grabbed our food and left.

We bought a croissant and a coffee from this small neighborhood bakery. We were getting our car…read morewashed nearby, so we just decided to grab some small eats. It was on a Sunday morning and we were welcomed with delicious aromas of cakes and pastries. It took some time for someone to help us with the order, but that was probably because things were a little busy in the morning.

I recently went to Koma with a friend and had a lovely Sunday brunch. Koma is in a small strip of…read morestores adjacent to Washington Adventist University. When we arrived, there were a few spaces available in their small parking lot, so we had no trouble parking. The shop is charming. They sell a few select beers and wines so it was fun to peruse them as we waited on line to order. Their menu is on boards behind the counter and they also have paper menus, which is helpful to those of us who need glasses! The staff was super friendly and helpful since I hadn't been there before. A+ to them for offering their coffee/espresso drinks in decaf! I had a vanilla latte and it had a deep, rich flavor. One of the best I've had in the area. For food, my friend had the bagel and lox and it was huge! She had to take half home. I had the garlic Boursin eggs. It was a nice pile of delicately cooked eggs, but I wished there was more garlic Boursin flavor. Still really good. It came with salad greens in a light vinaigrette, sauteed mushrooms, and avocado. Very nice dish. They have a serve-yourself water station and, though they bring out your order to your table, you must go get your cutlery and napkins. They have a nice number of tables for a small place and we were lucky to snag one. Overall, a really nice experience and I plan to go back with my husband next time.

Once again, five star meal at Koma - this time for breakfast. Can you beat this divinely presented…read moresmoked salmon platter? The brilliant jade of the avocado? I mean..... I also had the Green Machine smoothie, which surprised me with little bits of crystallized ginger, each one delivering a lovely pop of flavor. We sat outside at the picnic tables on a beautiful spring morning, and even though I rarely emerge for breakfast, I can't deny that it was worth the early excursion.