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.

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!

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!

This is a new brunch, bakery in Westbard Bethesda, it's where the old Giant used to be…read more The Ambiance is quite relaxing, it's bright, spacious and inviting. Lots of seating inside and some outside for when the weather gets nice. The pastries look so delicious and appealing. I got the GF Passionfruit Krembo pastry for $7.50, it is made with coconut base and the top was a passion fruit mousse. Quite delicious. I also got the Matcha latte $5.00 hot drink. The bathrooms are clean, which is expected since it's a new place. There's a large selection of GF items and big selection of drinks too. I will definitely come back to try their salads and to have a nice fresh brewed coffee. The young lady who took my order was pretty friendly and explained the ingredients and patiently answered my questions.

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.

Stumbled across this place. What a gem, highly recommend the hot bar. Will come back for a couple…read moresammy's I saw on menu, saw a cheesesteak that looked good as well.

My coworkers and I frequent this cafe because it is convenient and the food is pretty good. For the…read moremost part the staff is pretty friendly. Some can get a little snippy when it's busy but I understand. The breakfast sandwiches are pretty good and are reasonably priced. I do wish they would put a little more cream cheese on their bagels. I guess I could just request it next time. The hot bar/ salad bar are pretty yummy but are pretty expensive. I guess that's the price you pay for convenience.

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.

Such a great interior, very clean and has a nice aesthetic with the art work. I ordered the…read moretiramisu latte, creme brulee latte, cookie butter latter, and the smoked salmon bagel. Tiramisu and cookie butter were my favorites because I love sweeter coffee and creme brulee wasn't really. The bagel was so good, the cream cheese was well seasoned. There's a lot of construction by the entrance but this place is worth finding! There was only one employee at the time but everything cam out pretty quickly.

We tried the fluffiest madelines from here! It was a nice, dense texture that went perfectly with…read moretea. We'll need to be back to try all their other goods as well!

"La Vie Est Belle " or just enjoy what you are eating. At Boulangerie Christophe that is easy to…read moredo. First, you eat with your eyes, the bakery is decorated for Cherry Blossom season with lovely pink lanterns and beautiful displays. There are plenty of bunnies for Easter as well. Then, you feast your eyes on the cases of croissants, sandwiches, and a variety of delicious tarts and pastries. Thank you, Larsa for your excellent service. She was so patient with me, as I made up my mind. I bought an almond croissant and a moulan pastry. They were both fabulous. The almond croissant was light and flaky with a delicious filling. The moulane pastry had coconut cream, mango filling, and layers of heavenly goodness. I just wanted to savor the taste. It was craveable. My last review was 3 years ago when they opened. I am so glad to see the same quality and love baked into each of their desserts.

I religiously patronize the Spring Valley Compass Coffee every morning. I mean EVERY morning!…read more...and it's by far NOT the closest coffee shop from my home! Of course, I've tried the 4 others that are closer and on the way. But the atmosphere at others? lacking. My 4-shot-extra-dry-almond-milk-macchiato? Meh.. at the other places. But I think it's the people and community that really tip the scales. As soon as the Com-Coff door is ajar, Morgan (one of Compass Coffee's finest) or any of the other baristas greet me by name. Other regular customers I meet there have identical sentiments. The staff is efficient, quick and work with grace; and sometimes with a bit of wit ... even despite recent the occasion(s) when there less a barista or two. :)

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.

They've changed their roaster to Passenger. Used to be Small Planes…read more Drip is still very delicious.

Came to Doubles on a friday afternoon to co-work with a friend and had a great time! Even though it…read morewas packed inside and out, the patio is huge so we were still able to find a spot with room to spread. To eat we both had the love game which is an egg cheese and bacon jam sandwhich with a nice sweetness from the jam and spicy kick from the chilli oil. Was a hearty sandwhich with delicious focaccia with tons of sesame. There was a little snafu with my order being sent in so I had to confirm after 30 minutes of waiting and they resubmitted the ticket and gave me two free drink tokens for the wait -- so kind! Really lovely customer service. I had both an iced espresso tonic and an iced vanilla matcha latte. Both were fab! My only complaint is that drinks here only come in one size and that size isnt big enough for me. Give me the 24 oz of caffinated goodness! Overall loved my food and drinks, the great customer service, and lovely casual vibe. A little crowded but worth the wait.

Really cute space! Love the indoor trees and decor! Staff super friendly, passionate and kind…read more Loved the falafel and mushroom shish kebab! Those were my favorites. Followed by the Zaytoon and then hummus and cauliflower. All really good but in that order of preference! Can't miss the first two. So much flavorrrrr

Wonderful brunch on the weekends . Loved their modern take on Arabic food and the amazing spread…read morefor vegetarians. The dessert section was such a highlight -- everything is served in bite sizes, so you can actually try a little of everything without feeling too full. We opted for the bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys, and both the drinks and coffee were excellent. The service was so warm, the decor beautiful, and the whole place has such a great vibe. Perfect spot for celebrating with friends, and I'd definitely come back again. Small tip: if you have an AmEx card, check the Resy app for offers before you go!