I was very impressed by Board and Brew! Board/card game focused locations I have been to in the…read morepast have often had a small menu of food, but this location had a full menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner options. We had the breakfast eggs and pancakes, and the pesto chicken sandwich and were happy with both. My favorite of the trip was the old bay fries, the Mango Sticky Rice Matcha Latte, and of course their HUGE game selection. Definitely a fun and welcoming atmosphere for a date night or meet up with a group of friends to try new games. Flagging that each person pays ~$6 for the games. But they do have discount nights advertised.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - A fun coffee shop/cafe place with board games galore. Brunched there on a…read moreSunday. Pretty good food; nothing amazing but a step above your diner breakfast. My goat cheese and strawberry preserves grilled cheese sandwich ($9.50) was decent. The missus' French toast ($15.75) was very rich, and definitely doesn't need any addt'l syrup. Our server, JJ, was uber attentive, checking on us frequently. We'd return, if in the College Park area.

Long time Vigilante fan, first time reviewer. Since I'm not often nearby my beloved Vigilante, it's…read moretruly a treat whenever I can drop by. This past Saturday the shop was buzzing as it tends to be, filled with students back on campus. The parking lot was a bit chaotic, but I got lucky with scoring a spot. I ordered a honey cinnamon iced latte and although I was dreading a long wait (the place was packed) I was able to be in and out within about 10 mins. The latte hit and I was able to return to the beltway hustle with a little peace and caffeine. Thank you, Vigilante for always getting it right!

Cute coffee shop right at UMD! Very limited parking (just a few spots & 1 hr only), and some…read moreseating but gets pretty busy with students. I've heard good things about the honey cinnamon latte / coffee in general! I tried the chai latte w/ oat milk (no up-charge for milk alternatives, which is much appreciated), but was surprised to find out it's very, very gingery. It was good, just a bit too much for me personally, as I was looking for a standard/regular chai, but if you like ginger check that out! I would come back to try other drinks. Our barista was nice.

Ive had more than my share of milk teas here in the US, overseas in the land of boba, Taiwan, and…read morein HK and this place sadly fell short of what it could be. First, their location is very inconvenient unless you are on foot, which may be great for U of MD students, but if you are in a car, its a disaster when it comes to parking. This business even has a sign saying ask about a parking pass and they are not responsible if your car is towed. This alone makes this place already super unattractive. I fought my instincts and gave this place a try, but honestly, felt like I wasted $12. They have a digital kiosk where you can order your drinks and I chose a HK style milk tea (hot) with less sugar and also a jasmine milk tea with boba. The ordering for the jasmine tea was weird because it has an option to choose $1 extra for boba but if you scroll a little further down, you can get boba, no extra charge. I thought that was a bit sneaky, which I didn't appreciate. I waited about 15 min and then my order was ready. The HK style milk tea was supposed to be in a glass container but I only saw the sign after I ordered that they didnt have glass containers. That really sucked. The other issue is that when my HK style milk tea (hot) was ready, it was barely warm, which also was disappointing as it was a bit cool outside and I wanted something hot to warm me up. The HK milk tea also wasn't that great either, nothing special. I've had HK milk teas for about $2 elsewhere and they were great, but this was overpriced and lukewarm. I wont be ordering this again. The other drink seemed OK as I ordered it for someone else. I also thought this place was kind of dirty and could have been more clean. Not sure why the windows looked so dirty. I found the place kind of gross and it just didnt feel as clean as I like businesses to be. Overall, a pretty underwhelming experience. You get one chance to make a good impression especially when there are so many boba options available. I definitely wont be coming back here again.

I've been ordering from here almost once a week since I found this place in August 2025, and I…read moreusually stick to my go-to: caramel milk tea with extra sugar, no boba. This time, I noticed they had a pho + milk tea combo, so I ordered it through the app. When my food arrived, I got the pho but there was no broth, just dry noodles. I also ordered beef pho with meatballs, and there were only two tiny meatballs, no beef at all, and the noodles were soggy and overcooked (and not how it looked in the photo advertised). My fiancé took it back so they could fix it. When he got there, he called me so I could speak to the worker. She told me, "I can pour some juice in it, but since you added meatballs, you'd have to buy another $14 combo to get beef because you didn't add beef to your pho." That made no sense why would I order another pho just to get what I already paid for? I told her I did add beef and asked her to check my receipt. She immediately cut me off, said "not my problem," and walked away. I was honestly in shock. I wasn't rude or yelling I just wanted my order corrected. It's just pho, but the customer service made the situation so much worse. She refused a refund or to give me her manager's information. Eventually, she handed my fiancé the soup, but the lid wasn't on correctly, so as soon as he got outside, it spilled all in the bag. At that point, I just threw it away. I'm honestly sad because I loved this place it's such a cute spot to study if you're a student, and the decor is really nice. But after this experience, I probably won't be coming back. I ended up having to order actual pho on Uber Eats, so I spent about $51 out of pocket for a replacement... which is insane in this economy i tried to call to get a hold of a manager to speak about the incident but their business phone number is suspended and is no longer in service I've attached a screenshot of my receipt below with the date to show that I did, in fact, order beef.

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.

Wait time was 25 minutes, but honestly it was worth the wait. Customer service is good, the…read moreambiance is nice, noisy but you can still enjoy talking to your partner. Waitress was very friendly and polite, quick to check if you need anything and very prompt in bringing your water, tea or drink. Now, the food is so delicious! Fresh, made to order and yet arrived quickly. We will be back, highly impressed and recommend it!

What a delicious breakfast I had here!…read more Took my friend from out of town to this milk & Honey location and the reviews lived up to the hype. We had an early reservation and we were promptly sat. Every dish we ordered came out quickly and was delicious. The French toast was my favorite entree! The host and waitress were great and gave us amazing recommendations. It's def a family restaurant and we really enjoyed this brunch spot and the R&B music that came with it. The ambiance was amazing. I will definitely be back!

The hot vanilla latte and iced matcha latte with vanilla are my favorites! The cold brew,…read morecappuccino, and flat white are also delicious. The coffee roasted in house here is so smooth and flavorful. The G.O.A.T Bagel with tomato, goat cheese, avocado, and Old Bay seasoning is delicious, as are the açaí bowls! The open area is a great place to work if you like a bustling environment that smells like roasting coffee! There is often limited seating available as it is a popular place for people to sit, chat, and work. For parking longer than 15 minutes, there is a paid lot just up Gallatin street next to the post office. I love the garage door entrance when the weather is nice. Feels like a nice, welcoming, community space.

Vigilante continues to roast and brew very good coffee. There's a richness in their product that…read morekeeps me coming back for more. Whatever Chris Vigilante and his team are doing: keep going, please! The loyalty program is welcome and helps regulars. I've come to enjoy the various baked goods that are for sale. This wasn't always the case. There's been a concerted effort to offer better options. Last visit, I got a pastry knot sprinkled with pistachio nuts that was scrumptious and a yummy almond croissant.

The bread here is absolutely delicious and worth making a separate trip to pick up some unique…read moreflavors. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and does a good job of maintaining a pleasant atmosphere for all.

I had heard great things about this place, and they did not disappoint! Charming atmosphere and the…read morestaff was so friendly and helpful! I will definitely be back

This place is a quiet little spot for a good pastry (savory or sweet) and coffee within the Proteus…read moreBikes bike shop. It took me a couple of years to check out the place because I wasn't sure if "Brews" meant they served coffee or beer. Either one seemed a little quirky, but when I found out it was coffee, I tried it out. (I like to support non-chain coffee places.) The service, especially by the woman who runs the place, is often chatty and friendly. The coffee is good. I highly recommend the mocha; they make the syrup from scratch using dark chocolate so it is not so overwhelmingly sweet. It's my favorite mocha in the area. They also sell a variety of canned and bottled beverages. The seating and coffee bar are industrial-looking; there is a handmade concrete counter, wood and metal seating, and shelves backed with corrugated metal displaying their wares. They have an amazing selection of boutique-y ice creams, and they sell a variety of whole beans. They sell a dessert where they take your selection of ice cream and pour over coffee or matcha. So good! I go there to journal or read. There is a wall of a local nature photographer's works, which are lovely. There's a mini library by the front door that also displays mini artworks by customers, and another shelf near the seating for reading while you are in the store. There is also a seed library where you can pick up and donate seeds!

Kind of passive aggressive and rude. Coffee is overpriced and not that good. I would pay to not go…read morehere.

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!

I'll at least give one star because it's a very cute coffee shop but I'll probably never go here…read moreagain. I ordered an iced coffee drink and a double espresso for me and my friend. When I saw that the cashier rung me up for an espresso con panna I asked her if that was just a double espresso or something else (knowing full well it was something else). She then asked me if I wanted one or two double espressos and I just said one, and she said that's what the espresso con panna is and still charged me for it. In my mind I'm thinking maybe they just ring it up as same thing. As soon as I paid, the cashier turned to the guy making drinks and asked what espresso con panna meant and he said it meant with the cream but they were out of cream. The woman just walked off and neither of them acknowledged that I had been charged more money for the wrong thing. So I basically got charged more money for the thing I was trying to order. I realize it wasn't a big difference in the cost but just put a bad taste in my mouth.

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.