The Mount Pleasant area is new to me. I was thrilled when a friend recommended Elle for a breakfast meeting. The restaurant is about 3 blocks from the Columbia Heights metro. There's a bus stop right in front of Elle. I parked in the neighborhood where 2 hours parking is allowed. At about 9 am when I entered the restaurant had a line about 10 people strong but moved quickly. I got the coffee and an almond orange pastry . Coffee was strong and wonderful. They have reasonably good seating. The restaurant has a lunch menu but looking at the bar and the dinner menu, looks like Cinderella the local neighborhood breakfast and lunch in place turns into an upscale dinner restaurant. I want to come back here for lunch and maybe save enough for dinner one day. As I finished my conversation and my coffee the line at the counter didn't diminish. Pretty popular, I guess. Good for families too as I saw many kids with parents too. read more

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I drove into the city to meet with a colleague over breakfast -- what a treat! I walked in and immediately got the good smells of the bakery... but I could smell savory stuff too! The place is spacious and has a ton of private tables for doing some work, so that was nice to see! There were some delicious cookies -- snickerdoodles included XD -- on display right where we order at, and my gosh I wish I got to try one! Next time. What I did end up eating was a tasty breakfast sandwich that had kimchi in it. -- I loved the bun and the contents -- the kimchi made it nice, flavorful and spicy!! I also got a tea --- I think it was the turmeric ginger, that was very pleasant. They have plenty of tea options! I've been hearing about this place for years, and I'm eager to return and try some of their baked treats. Looking forward to making that happen some time soon! read more

Ellē - That snickerdoodle's gotta be good! - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A service and hospitality flop. We live in the neighborhood and until now have been regulars. We had a bad experience on Friday that the restaurant did nothing to address and didn't seem particularly concerned about. We stopped in for a quick drink around 6:15 and they were able to seat us on the then nearly empty street patio. We ordered drinks and decided to turn it into a light dinner placing a food order. After waiting for 40 minutes for both our appetizer and main to arrive, while watching other tables fill up and have their food delivered, we inquired of our server. He told us that 'our food was ready in kitchen' and that it would be right out. 15 minutes later we went inside to try to switch our order to go because so much time had passed for our "quick bite". We were then told that neither the app or the main course had been even started by the kitchen. Server shrugged when asked about why food wasn't started, blamed the kitchen for being backed up and said that we should have known there would be a delay given what a busy evening it was. We understand that mistakes happen in restaurants, but for a place that prides itself on being a premium location for hospitality and quality, there should some effort to make this flop right and not simply blame us. No one offered to make it right in some way, bring out an appetizer to fill in the timing gap or simply apologize for the error. I'm hopeful that this doesn't signal the end of great place losing sight of core hospitality and customer service. read more

I met a friend for a quick breakfast/coffee before starting our work days and I very much enjoyed the experience! The people behind the counter were welcoming and the yogurt and guava turnover were delicious. I also appreciated how reliable their internet was -- I was able to hop on a quick work meeting with no issues. Definitely would return! read more

Delicious food! Ellē is a popular breakfast/lunch spot in mt. pleasant that I've been wanting to try. We came on a Saturday morning so it was pretty busy. Seating is first come first serve. I went with their yogurt with housemade granola, an orange almond rosemary coffee cake and an iced miso caramel latte. My friend got their breakfast sandwich and a hot miso caramel latte. They also had fresh sourdough that I was tempted to try, but hope to grab one next time. My yogurt and granola bowl was delicious! The homemade granola really makes a difference, and the jam that came with it was amazing. The coffee cake was also so unique. The orange flavor was subtle but sweet enough, and cake itself was really soft and fresh. For my latte the flavor was very faint. I could barely taste the caramel or miso in it, which is a bummer because I was looking forward to trying it. Overall this was a great breakfast spot to meet a friend or even to grab something to go! Be sure to come early on weekends to avoid longer lines and easily grab a table. read more

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Super cute spot for a coffee or tea! The teas and coffee's are fresh and tasty. They have indoor and outdoor patio seating. read more

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Be warned! They automatically add a 20% gratuity. I don't understand why restaurants have to do this. Just raise the price of their food. The tip should be a reflection of the service provided. We only got one food item and then also ordered 2 teas. The food item was a tuna croquette, and that was really good. It was expensive for 3 tiny croquettes, but the flavor was complex with a nice acidity. The two teas were pretty generic black tea and green tea. They were using fancy names for the teas, but my palette isn't sophisticated enough to differentiate green teas lol. read more

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Stopped in on a Sunday for lunch - it was busy but we were able to get a seat right away. Our waiter was so nice and offered great recommendations. The food was sooo good!! And the space is beautiful. Would definitely come back to try coffee and dinner. read more

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Maybe closer to a 3.5. I had the prix fixe dinner, which included: - Snacks plate (4/5) - Nice shot of mushroom soup, great butter to go with the bread, tasty pickles, etc - Beef tartare (3.5/5) - Solid - White fish with crackers (3/5) - Maybe I have an overly specific idea of what whitefish salad tastes like, but this dish wasn't super smoky, and the fish itself was more chunky than creamy. Not bad, but not quite what I was expecting - Rockfish (4/5) - The best dish of the night, nicely cooked and really flavorful - Cheesecake (3/5) - Solid The cocktails were interesting but not super memorable. The ambiance and service were really great, so although the food wasn't mind blowing, Elle is definitely still worth a visit for dinner. read more

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i looooooove ellē! we stopped by after dinner at another restaurant in the neighborhood because I wanted dessert and Eli came to mind immediately. and it was an great idea because everything we had was incredible!! we were able to get seated immediately despite it being a friday night around dinner time and the space being cozy. i think we somehow beat the dinner rush? I have never had anything remotely similar to the caramel popcorn, bay leaf flan that we had, my only complaint was that I could've eaten an entire casserole dish size of this dessert, and it was served on kind of a small plate. it was so unique and delicious. I will be thinking about this for a while! i had it with the Root Awakening (non alcoholic) which was so refreshing and not too sweet. additionally, the service we received was so warm and friendly, despite being very busy. We definitely felt that we received care and attention even though our bartender had a full bar to run, he was even able to offer recommendations to us and make conversation. He made it seem so effortless although I know it is a tough job. i would love to return for brunch or dinner sometime, my other experience was grabbing a donut to-go with a coffee! read more

Ellē - caramel popcorn with bay leaf flan! - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I visited Elle recently and it was pretty good, but not amazing. I was expecting all of our dishes to be outstanding, but there were only a few real winners. I specifically made an early reservation during happy hour, but learned from the hostess they only have HH at the bar (this isn't clear on their website). To her credit, she let us order from the HH menu at our table. Our server was also excellent -- friendly, knowledgeable, and checked on us the right amount. I was impressed with the service overall. Many dishes on the menu looked good to us. We almost ordered a la carte but decided to go big and get the prix fixe, which was four courses each, plus a starter snack plate, for $85pp. Although the courses are the same as the main menu, the portions are smaller, so it's hard to know which is the better value. We began with a snack plate, which included gazpacho, fried squash blossoms, some kimchi, and sourdough bread + butter. I am not a gazpacho fan but this was the best I've ever had - creamy and great flavor. The squash blossoms were also excellent and the best ever. Elle is known for the sourdough and I found it a fine, if standard, example of the form. The kimchi was not for me (too bitter) but I'm not a big kimchi fan generally. So, our meal started off very well. From the main menu, our apps were grilled romaine (caesar salad) and grilled broccoli -- both stand-out dishes, but I give the edge to the broccoli. The caesar was relatively typical and a little overdressed, in my opinion. Our second course was sourdough spaghetti and mussel escabeche. I would pass on the spaghetti -- boring -- but liked the mussels, although my companion did not. For our main course, we had the halibut and pork loin. The halibut was the winner here - no notes. I liked the pork loin, though my companion did not. I wish the spaghetti, mussels, and pork loin had all been warmer. Dessert was cheesecake and espresso semifreddo, both of which were pretty typical. I expected a little more surprise and delight from the menu overall. Our drinks were daiquiri, old fashioned, back 2 life, and the hi-lo combo (beer and a shot) which were all fine. Dinner was $260 all in and was good, but didn't quite meet expectations. read more

Went here for dinner instead of bakery / coffee. Got the stratcciatellA appetizer which was really good. The mushroom toast was also good. The flavors blended together really well. The honey goat cheese cake was the star of the show, really unique flavors but excellent execution. The only dish that fell a bit flat was toasted sourdough spaghetti. It tasted a bit bland and was missing more flavor. A special note, the service here is truly excellent. We wanted to try a couple cupcakes but since we went for dinner and the bakery was about to close, they gave us a couple cupcakes (which were delicious) and a whole baguette for free. read more

Really cute catch all cafe in Mt Pleasant. We got the tandoori chicken sandwich and the Reuben. Chicken tandoori was 10/10 delicious interesting flavor with that curry coming through. It was a tad oily but such a novel sandwich it was well worth it The Reuben was delicious. Really enjoyed the bread however it was so toasted it scraped the roof of my mouth lol and was sore for days. The food is so you'll you hurt yourself gobbling it down. Service was fine, it took 20 mins to get seated on a Sunday and food took a while to come out. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

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Sorry, Ellē, it's all you, not me. We came here for an early dinner, and without making reservations, there was such difficulty in getting a table in the main dining room. I very well much understood that in order for one to be seated in the dining room, you are required to order from their tasting menu - that's what we wanted to do. But, we were continued to be 'pushed' to sit at the bar/high-top tables, which was a no. I know that they accept walk-ins, and because we arrived right when they had opened, there was no one else - even throughout the rest of our dining experience, the dining room was not filled to its full capacity, there shouldn't have been such an issue when they could have checked their system that would have shown plenty of seats were available. The tasting menu offers a so-called '5-course tasting menu', which the 1st course was their bread tray; the 2nd-4th, inclusive of the dessert, each had 3 options to choose from. The 'snacks', aka bread tray, had a cup of mushroom dashi, radish kimchi (or, as Ellē calls it, 'Korean water kimchi'), pommes paillasson, and sliced bread with butter. The mushroom dashi was very earthy, and I didn't like the legumes that were sitting at the bottom; they didn't seem to have been cooked thoroughly, as they were hard to bite. The radish kimchi could have been pickled longer, and the liquid the thinly-sliced carrots and the cubed daikon were sitting in were cloudy and looked unappetizing. The pommes paillasson was like a little potato cake, topped with caviar - this was the preferred item on the tray, but it was more on the saltier end; the sliced bread was a little dry, and the room-tempered butter was sitting on what looked like a smear of 'salted caramel', but this did not do anything to the flavors - I wished the butter was salted or had sprinkles of sea salt on top. For the 1st course, we had: +Hay-Aged Comte Tart - prepared with shio koji pear and arugula; this was more on the sweeter end and seemed more appropriate for dessert rather than as a 1st course; it had a creamy consistency, and we just felt confused with the dish +the Scallop Crudo - with toasted nori, creme fraiche, and XO sauce; the scallops were sliced into 3 layers; the toppings and the sauce didn't seem to complement the fresh scallop; it was a strange dish For the 2nd course, we had: +the Black Pepper Cavatelli - with wild foraged mushrooms, roasted hazelnut, and escarole - this was my preferred dish of the night, albeit, it was super salty; if you're a mushroom lover, you'd enjoy this dish; it had a light cream sauce, but the dish seemed to have been missing something, whether it was an ingredient or a topping +the Smoked Whitefish Toast - with creme fraiche, fried capers, baby fennel, and pickled shallots; I love whitefish salad, so I was curious to see what Ellē's version was - the whitefish salad didn't seem to have been drained properly, as it was extremely wet; it could have used more seasoning, as it was bland; the bread slice that was used wasn't really toasted, but it was soft and fluffy For the 3rd course, we had: +the Chicken-Fried Skate - with parsnips, baby fennel, and grace de poisson; I absolutely disliked this dish; it tasted quite awful! Wasn't sure what was going on here, but the mushy 'batter' on the skate was inedible; the skate itself wasn't delicate or light, but super dense and heavy; there seemed to be some creamed parsnips that acted like mashed potatoes, but it was super thin and gloopy; the side salad with was not good, as it was super strong; I guess if you're a black licorice fan? Overall, this was probably one of the worst dishes I've had +the Cage-Roasted Squab - with grilled chicories, brown butter sunchoke, and a confit leg; the squab itself was actually super tender and flavorful; slightly on the saltier end, this was one of the better squab dishes I've had! For dessert, was tried: +the White Chocolate Mousse - with black sesame brittle and yuzu; had a grainy texture with no flavor +the Honey Goat Cheese Cheesecake - with blood orange, pomegranate, and almond pecan crumb; had a grainy texture with no flavor; could have used more of the blood orange and the pomegranate For drinks, I had the Sour Wilbur, which was a mocktail; it had a nice tartness to it, but it wasn't filled to the top. We were just extremely disappointed in the food, since there were such high raving reviews from other previous patrons. However, the price point did not fit the dishes that were being offered - each dish was either super bland or super salty, and there was nothing that made any of them stand out. Service was friendly, but there were long lulls between each course; we were also never checked-in or asked whether we were enjoying anything (because, we really weren't and left about 85% of the food on the plates!). Don't sit next to the restrooms - it smells every time the door opens. +awful tasting menu read more

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Finally tried this place! Stopped for a quick happy hour drink & dessert (dessert not included on happy hour menu). I liked that they call it "unhappy hour" but i will say i wish it was longer!!! (its 5:30-6:30) I went on a Thursday and they weren't pack and the service was very quick. Callie & Brandon at the bar are lovely! The espresso semifreddo was DELICIOUS you can definitely taste the coffee and chocolate. Brandon at the bar kindly recommended drinks to go with my daquiri, but was understanding that I wanted a chocolatey treat. Will be coming back! read more

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Super cute cafe/restaurant! I only quickly stopped by while I was in the area so I just tried an iced vanilla latte, but it did not disappoint! Nice and rich with the perfect balance of sweetness. There's a small seating area near the front for cafe customers as well as table seating in the back for those dining in. The service was a little slow as there were a decent amount of customers but the staff were kind and friendly! Would love to come back for their coffee and try out their food/pastry options as well. read more

I went for dinner, which was so wonderful. I would love to go back for the cafe too because it's amazing how they transform from day to night. The ambiance was cozy but not too casual, which was elevated by the highly professional and helpful waiters! The food here was delicious, though pricey, and I recommend the kimchi toast, charred broccoli, and fried chicken sandwich. A highlight was leaving with a free baguette from the bakery! read more

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While a majority of the dishes here are tasty, the portions are very small and the food overpriced. Everything is undersized from the salad to the wine pours. Skip dinner and stick to coffee at Elle's. read more

Love Elle! Their coffee is some of my favorite in the Columbia heights/Mt Pleasant neighborhood. I've also been for lunch and got an egg and cheese sandwich and really enjoyed it, although it's a bit pricey for the serving size. The service is always on point and the coffee and pastries are delicious! I make sure to stop by anytime I'm in the area read more

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Nice coffee shop in the area, but it's extremely busy. The pastries are decent and cappuccino/espresso/coffee is good.

Great for grabbing coffee and breakfast or a drink after work!! The small bites during happy hour were great, crispy potato and black garlic trenne. for breakfast i've had and loved their quiche, breakfast sandwiche, vindaloo sandwich, guava turnover.. great food. always friendly service and great vibes during the day and at night!! a go to when friends visit from out of town. read more

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We've been going to Elle once or twice a year since it opened, and somehow, the food keeps getting better. At this point, it is embarrassing that the Michelin Guide still has them unstarred on the Bib Gourmand list. I suspect the raters are hung up on the more low-key, casual ambiance, but that's not how it's supposed to work: the food they're churning out is better than what we've had recently at Dabney, Bresca, and other one-stars in the same general genre. Specifically, we tasted just about everything on the new Summer menu: + Best caesar salad we've ever had, with daikon and anchovy melding perfectly with a small, spicy kick + Extraordinary Summer vegetable plate, which goes beyond the simple throw-it-all-together veggie plates you get elsewhere + Arguably the best sourdough bread in town + Homemade past that's better than Fiola's + Talented servers who hit just the right cadence of involvement I could go on, but for now suffice it to say that we can't wait to go back. Give them their star already. read more

I live near Ellē and love coming here for a little treat. I am a vanilla latte lover and they have one of my favorite vanilla lattes...they're just a bit expensive, so I only get it when I'm really wanting to treat myself. Pastries and breakfast sandwiches have always been great. I love that they have kimchi! I finally came here for cocktails with a friend recently, too. And it was an amazing experience! Nothing on the cocktail menu was really speaking to me, but the bartender was so great and made me a water lilly after I told her how I like citrus and crème de violette. Will for sure be coming back whenever I want to grab cocktails close to home. Still need to try dinner here!! I've heard good things from neighbors. read more

My friend told me this is one of her favorite cafes so I was excited to try it! We walked in on a Sunday afternoon and the place was buzzing. We wanted our coffees to go, so we stepped right up to the coffee counter to order. I got a seasonal drink and my friend got the blood orange tonic espresso. The tonic espresso was so tasty and perfectly sweet and tart. The tiles were so pretty and I'd love to sit in for a meal next time. read more

I have been thinking about this restaurant since I left Washington DC. Is quite possibly the best bagel with lox I've ever had. It had pickled onions and beets and was delicious. read more

One of the best meals I've had in a long time. We went for a friends birthday and we're glad there were four of us so we could try each and every course. The espresso martinis may be the best in the dmv. You CANNOT miss the broccoli dish it was probably the best part. The kimchi toast was amazing, and the cheese crackers were worth every penny. We also ordered the chicken sandwich on the side which was incredible. I will be back for breakfast! read more

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Went here for my husbands birthday celebration and while the food was phenomenal, the fact that everyone was friendly with excellent service is what will keep us coming back to this place. Definitely want to try the chefs tasting menu our next visit. We sat in the back portion of the restaurant but loved how the front also looks like a bakery/restaurant combo. We started with the sourdough bread which is made in house, with cultured butter this is a must have off the menu. We also shared a side of roasted carrots and the salad which were both on the lighter side given our entrees were heavy. We enjoyed these, especially the salad. For our entrees we're shared the black pepper cavatelli with wild mushrooms, another must have perfectly cooked and creamy. The second entree we had was the Seven Hills Beef Ribeye, although ribeye is not my favorite cut I did really enjoy the flavor of the black garlic and brown butter sunchoke. read more

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A nice little spot for coffee and some food. Gets a little busy on weekends and the bar and sit down service is a little hit or miss. Stop in if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

4.75 STARS. It doesn't say ELLE blatantly anywhere. It's on the corner that says HELLERS BAKERY. Ordered the pastries (guava turnovers and pear frangipane brioche) online 40 minutes ahead. It was still warm when I opened my box! The turnovers were absolutely perfect! Buttery, crisp, flaky! Filling was perfect amount and fruity but, for my palate, it could've been any fruit... Absent was the unique floral note that makes guava... well, guava. Yet still was worth the drive! My GOD the frangipane! I'm over the moon for the brioche though! Especially warm out of the oven and piping hot with the rich scent of almond!! The perfectly crunchy crystals of sugar over a heavenly browned brioche with sweet poached pears I will dream of this place! read more

I've heard a lot about this place over the past couple of years but have never been able to come through. I read that they were selling smash burgers and finally decided to give it a go. We placed an online order for a double smash burger (might as well do it big), a quinoa tempeh burger, and loaded cool ranch fries. Pickup wasn't easy but mainly because I rarely come here so I wasn't prepared to not have anywhere to sit in my car so keep that in mind. Had to circle back using the parkway. Luckily I dropped my girlfriend off to pick up. The smash burger was pretty much a 10/10 in my opinion. The patties weren't super thin as I expected but I really liked how meaty it was. I added the pickles, cheese and fancy sauce which were the perfect toppings. Gave a nice crunch, creaminess, and tanginess. The quinoa tempeh burger may be one of the best constructed veggie/vegan burgers I've ever had. Most crumble in one bite but it stayed together like a regular beef burger. The avocado and kimchi add ons really helped up the flavor since it was mainly quinoa. The fries were crazy. I saw cool ranch and we had to add it. The brisket, jalapeño, and ranch add ons just put it on another level. I do wish there was some sort of cheese in them because it was hard to get toppings on fries. Toppings were just kinda separated. Overall this was a great dinner and I look forward to coming back soon. I hope to try their pastries which is what I've heard they're known for but I didn't wanna go overboard my first time. read more

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I've been to Ellē a few times now, both before pre-COVID times so not sure how it is currently. Ellē is a hidden gem in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It does it all. It's a cafe for laptop junkies and coffee snobs, a restaurant for hungry souls for lunch and dinner, and a just a straight up bar for those who seek their favorite poison. With a tasty breakfast sandwich, a pour-over coffee, a pastry, and a bar seat next to a power outlet, I had a good/productive time getting work done. This is easily one my favorites and probably the best cafe in the DMV area! read more

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I want to love Ellē. I really do. I love buying and supporting local, especially when the decor is dreamy and whimsical like Ellē. But apart from the cute decor, I'm really not sure why Elle ranks so high on best restaurants list. Honestly, the food is just okay. One time I ordered a grilled cheese. It was so bland that not never the mustard on the side couldn't save it. And if you ask me, it's hard to mess up a grilled cheese. Cheese and bread grilled together is probably one of the tastiest things in the world. So what went wrong? To me, they were just trying too hard with the types of cheeses used. And none of their cheeses had that tangy zing you look for in a grilled cheese. I've also had a breakfast sandwich from them. It was good, but just too salty. Lattes and scones also.. good but nothing too special. The baristas are not all that friendly. I don't think I've ever seen one smile. Again, I really want to love Ellē. Sadly though, I have to be honest. I do hope to be able to update my review in the future with higher stars. read more

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[Coronavirus review] Obviously, no one in the restaurant business is doing well during the pandemic lockdown, but if I were to list places that have adapted and are making the best out of tough times, this one must be up there. If you think everyone in a certain demographic has turned their life into an instagram bread baking exhibition, you'll have no explanation for why this equally bougie place, which is now operating mostly as a pre-order bakery, sells out many of their items in minutes. You have to order a day in advance and it's only three days a week. Pickup was organized, with plenty of distance observed. The breads I ordered - a hearty whole wheat and seed loaf and a lighter baguette - both hit the spot. Something in there was a tad salty, but I liked my seeds and the breads are providing an excellent means of delivery for my hummus and cashew butter. The store offers a few grocery items in addition to the baked goods, but I can render no opinion on the cafe while business restrictions remain. read more

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I went for breakfast a few times during a recent vacation. The egg-and-cheddar breakfast sandwich is amazing. I really liked the blueberry-ginger scone too. The line was pretty long on a Saturday but when I went early on weekdays it was quick. read more

Review for the Chef's Choice dinner menu. Wow! I wish I could give this six stars, we were blown away by the new Chef's Choice dinner menu at Ellē. If I remember correctly the staff said they rolled out this new menu (that's not really on the menu) about three weeks ago. It features seasonal courses, like pork in a cherry glaze sauce (I'm sure that's not the technical term, but my goodness it was phenomenal). Drink pairings were also great, some unique and some basic, like the finisher drink wasn't the typical amaro, but instead a totally accessible and drinkable vermouth that I would never think to end the night. Kudos to the chefs and wait staff, all were fantastic. The have a 20% service charge on the bill, but we found everyone so wonderful that we tipped them a bit more. read more

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Popped by for a quick breakfast before checking out the farmers market nearby on a Saturday morning. Ordered one of their most popular item - Guava turnover initially as there were 3 of them on display when I making the payment at the counter. However, I was informed that it got sold out 10 mins later, and I had a bay cheddar scone as a substitute instead. It wasn't a big sum but I originally paid $5.60 for the turnover and was served a $4 scone (excluding taxes) instead, which was pretty average. Will not patronize here again. read more

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Love the ambiance and look of this place! Kind of hidden but maybe I'm just not looking in the right places! Staff was nice as well! The cafe/restaurant has plenty of seating inside and outside, we chose to sit outside because of the nice weather. We came on a Sunday morning, for coffee and pastries. We ordered the Guava Turnover and Blueberry Ginger Scone, and the Lavender Coffee Cake, all three were pretty good! Hopefully we'll be back soon! read more

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Overall: 2 stars $1.75 menu suggested pickle addition for $16 Rubin. The pickles were 4 round slices from a jar. What a joke. If they were some homemade style, sure, let's talk... these were not. We ordered a Rubin and also an egg sandwich-- they were were okay at best. Cappuccino and flat white coffees were uninspiring. Maybe we just came too late in the day-- 2pm. (They close at 3pm). The environment was pleasant. Enjoyed the outdoor seating. Would not return. Do not recommend. read more

Ellē - $1.75 menu suggested pickle addition for $16 Rubin - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's okay, but it could be better. I tried a few different things from the menu. First, I had the Biscuit Sandwich. The country ham, mustard butter, and house pickles were SO GOOD, but the biscuit was a letdown. It was thick, cold, and didn't have much flavor. Next, I had the Everything Bagel. It had a good flavor, but the bagel dough itself wasn't very good. Finally, I had a peanut butter chocolate cookie, and it was delicious. read more

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Breakfast sandwich with brisket Focaccia with pear, shallots, and goat cheese -- Their hot sauce pairs well with the sandwich! Takeout only because of the pandemic but there is plenty of outdoor seating available! Checkout their seasonal menu items! read more

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