Gallery Cafe Ballston

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This was a cute unassuming cafe. I actually never heard about it before and was in the area and hungry. I got the crestwood chicken bacon & caramel macchiato. The sandwich was made to order and wrapped beautifully. There's a variety of options of hot and cold sandwiches, breakfast, and salads. The caramel macchiato was good, more on the sweet side, but that's expected of the drink and what I wanted. If you're in the area, check this place out. read more

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Alfredo H.

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8 months ago

The staff is always so friendly and personable. The food is always good too! I have been coming here for years and the service only seems to get better. read more

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Shawna M.

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3 years ago

Overall a clean place with fresh food. I got the Mediterranean chicken wrap and it was good, but the chicken was a tad dry. The vegetables were fresh and the right texture. I do wish it had more tzatziki sauce. The onion rings were crunchy and hot, but 6 for almost $5 felt a little steep. The service was quick and we were in and out in a few minutes. Would I come back? Yes. Would I recommend for a quick lunch? Also yes read more

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M. S.

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8 months ago

I go to a doctor in this building and I didn't think much of the cafe at first, that it was just a cafe in the building. I was wrong!! This place has become one of my favorite parts about my doctor visits. The food is delicious and fresh. The servers and staff always have a big smile on and go the extra mile. The cafe is always playing pleasant worship music and it genuinely makes a difference in my day. It's very refreshing to come here. Pleasant experience every single time. The energy is great. read more

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Ailun H.

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4 years ago

I can't believe it took me so long to give Gallery Cafe a try. To be honest, saw it for the first time on Google Maps/Yelp a month ago and glad my friend was also willing to give it a try today for lunch. This place is pretty integrated within the corporate office buildings and hidden from the view of main streets - everyone we saw who got food here seemed to work nearby (and wearing business casual). There are lots of options here. It's a Korean inspired cafe that sells sandwiches, omelettes, soups with a Korean flair. Additionally, they also have staples like japchae, bibimbap, and other rice dishes. There's also a variety of drinks and chips that you'd see at a deli. There seems to be an extensive coffee selection and they use Illy beans. CHICKEN TERIYAKI - 11.99 It comes in a big takeout container with a heaping amount of chicken on top and a bed of rice (you can choose between white or brown) with stir-fried green bell peppers and romaine lettuce in between. They also have "Yum yum" sauce which you can ask to drizzle on top to enhance the flavor. Not sure what it was, but it was creamy - maybe sesame based? I'd personally ask for a light amount of sauce for the food to not be overly saturated. Overall, the chicken was tasty and cooked well. You really get a good bang for your buck. It was a lot of food for me and I'm glad I can get a second meal out of it. I'll definitely be back soon to try out other options they have like their bibimbap with bulgogi or the japchae. Honestly, their more American options sound amazing as well. Super happy we stopped by here today for lunch and that we branched out from our usual and overeaten Wilson Street restaurants. read more

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Daniel S.

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3 years ago

Had a breakfast sandwich it was ok but not very good. It was hot and fresh but the bread and ingredients weren't very good. I will prob not eat here again. read more

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Sam S.

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1 year ago

this is my favorite hidden gem! The staff could not be more friendly and the food is great, especially for breakfast! Try the breakfast burrito, you won't regret it! read more

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John R.

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1 year ago

Hit this place a couple times for lunch after hearing about it from coworkers. It's good, they have a good menu, quick service, and the food is good. It's tucked in the back on the right side of the Inova building. read more

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Louis B.

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2 years ago

Nice selection of hot and cold sandwiches. The Italian is excellent. Good fast service! Will be back!

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Hoda A.

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4 years ago

I had an appointment in the same building, first patient of the day. As I was walking back to my car afterwards, I noticed this cafe. I was looking for coffee. This East Asian cafe is large in size and serves breakfast and lunch. I ordered a latte and a 2-egg and cheese croissant sandwich (two eggs in one sandwich not 2 egg sandwiches). However, there was a bit of a language barrier because they charged me for two sandwiches but they quickly refunded me when they realized their mistake. (The sandwich is named 2 egg on the menu because they use two eggs.) As of December 29th 2021, this cafe was open. read more

Gallery Cafe Ballston - 2 eggs & cheese croissant sandwich and a latte. - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Hayley F.

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2 years ago

Great place to grab breakfast and lunch during the work week! Staff are friendly and establishment is always clean and stocked. Highly recommend any of their sandwiches and fries! read more

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Jeff L.

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4 years ago

Came in for a quick breakfast. Western omelette and coffee. Quick and tasty! Glad I came in. read more

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Yurie H.

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6 years ago

This cafe has a super nice vibe. Spacious interior, and the workers are great! The food tastes amazing and the prices are super good here! I would definitely recommend trying one of the hot sandwiches here. The menu is extensive with lots of subs, rice bowls, wraps, omelets, soup, and etc. One of the best cafes I've been to in nova. read more

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Kristen S.

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4 years ago

I have been to this place many times, but I had to edit my review to say that the Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl is AMAZING! The service and quality of the food make this my favorite breakfast and lunch spot in Ballston :) read more

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Andrew L.

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4 years ago

Great hidden gem in the Ballston area! As others have noted, the location is not really visible from the street but the inside of the cafe is surprisingly spacious and bright. I got the steak bulgogi, which was reasonably priced, delicious, and with a good portion of meat. I will definitely be returning in the future to try some of their sandwiches. Very friendly staff. read more

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Qianlei L.

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6 years ago

BEST SANDWICH PLACE EVER!!! I had to look for a new lunch place after Cosi closed down. So happy I found this place. I had their Adams Morgan chicken sandwich. Their ingredients are SO FRESH and chicken has been marinated so it's super flavorful!! I also love they have fruit cups that look fresh! Also they serve lunch menu all day - most places only do after 11 am. Will be coming back a lot! read more

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Nadia Y.

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2 years ago

So rude and unprofessional. I have an office in the building that I work in which allows me to use this business for breakfast and lunch. I ordered both breakfast for my manager and coworker today. We came down to get forks for lunch which wasn't purchased there and WAS AMBUSHED WITH THE MANAGER stating "we have to pay for the forks". She stated "this forks weren't free and that they were for customers only AND NOT FOR THE PUBLIC". We explained how we purchased breakfast this morning from there and she asked us "to confirm our order" then followed up with "well now is lunchtime that was breakfast". CONTINUED TO YELL AT US TO PUT THE FORKS DOWN. We asked how much are the forks were , stating we don't mind paying and she basically stated that we couldn't even buy them, that we will need to order lunch from there to get a fork. That is absolutely ridiculous because we are always going there for breakfast and lunch. The coffee also isn't the best. I WILL NEVER ORDER HERE AGAIN!!!!!!!! read more

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Kamau B.

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4 years ago

Only if you are in a pinch for something quick and simple. Didn't care for the prefab burgers. Fries were fine and service was good.

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Anne B.

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5 years ago

I've been getting drinks, snacks and great salads here for over 3 years and it's always so clean, pleasant and the workers are friendly and helpful. They seem so well run and organized. I love the avocado green salad and like to ask to add tuna salad- it's so delicious and so filling! They have added outdoor seating as well and there's lots of shade. read more

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Benjamin R.

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5 years ago

Delicious, clean, and with a really great mix of standard and unusual menu items for a sandwich shop.

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Aya T.

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7 years ago

I came here once between my work. I had coffee and breakfast burrito. I asked not to include potatoes in my burrito, it was still large enough and tasty. The burrito was less than $5. Most reasonable breakfast burrito in this area! They do not have their own free Wi-Fi but you can grab free ones from other business in the building. If I come to Ballston, I will definitely stop by here for breakfast again. read more

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Jonathan D.

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4 years ago

Try the breakfast burrito. It will cure your hangover. Good service, with comfy seating.

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Britt C.

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6 years ago

Sooo good! Tucked away from the main ballston area this place is worth the walk. Priced well and clean.

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Katharine G.

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8 years ago

I came upon this cafe by accident. My freshly-made egg and bacon sandwich I had was quite good. It was not greasy at all. The Illy coffee was really good. I had drip coffee but they also served it as espresso, cappuccino, latte, etc. The place is totally clean and comfortable. Good place for me to eat breakfast and read my paper once in a while. Prices are really good. Looking forward to trying their lunch sandwiches in the future. read more

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Johnny K.

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7 years ago

I always stop by this lovely café whenever I have a doctors appointment. The food is great and prepared with fresh ingredients. All of the people that work here are extremely nice. I would definitely stop by give it a chance. Their breakfast is excellent and the sandwiches are great. read more

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Shalu K.

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7 years ago

Solid deli, good and affordable sandwiches, custom salads. Good for a quick lunch out of the office!

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Zeek Z.

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4 years ago

It looks listed as closed on Yelp but it's definitely still open as I was there this morning. I love love love this place on all fronts. It's seems like general office cafe but really delivers much more than that. Food is great, prices are better and service is the cherry on top. I crave a breakfast burrito with southwest sauce and an illy coffee on the reg. Usually get that at least once a week. I've had random lunch items and everything has been great. If you're walking distance, this is the place to get a cheap and delicious breakfast or lunch read more

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Martin H.

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6 years ago

My son and I were pleasantly surprised by Gallery Cafe Ballston! We were originally planning to go to True Food Kitchen for a healthy lunch but were short on time and this was close by. I was expecting just basic sandwiches, but they had much more to choose from....all the items on the menu looked great. I ordered the beet salad which was very fresh, tasted great, and was filling. My son ordered the bibimbap (no egg) and loved it. He typically doesn't like a lot of veggies, but ate this all up because it was a perfect mix of meat, rice, veggies, and spicy sauce. The place was very clean and had a lot of healthy choices (plus a few indulgences). We will definitely be back. read more

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Autumn B.

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7 years ago

In reference to the coffee... I ordered a vanilla late. The coffee was a little bitter and there was almost no vanilla flavor. However, I do like my coffee on the sweeter side. For me, this was a miss. In reference to the shop itself...good vibes, very open, great work space. They were playing Christian music when I was in there, I enjoyed it. In reference to the staff... we had a nice lady, her accent was a bit hard to understand at times. When I asked for more vanilla she gave me more without hesitation. Overall it's a nice shop if you aren't picky about your coffee. read more

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Dee E.

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9 years ago

Great little coffee shop! Breakfasts are made fresh and very economical. The spinach feta omelet is yummy! The management and employees are very attentive and eager to please. There is a comfy seating area where we have waited between dentist appointments in the adjoining building. read more

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Julia M.

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10 years ago

Good salads...really big and great selection of toppings. Nice selection of snacks. They need to put the prices on the snacks but there's a different sort of variety like gourmet chips and ranch peas. I have not yet tried their espresso bar but it is a great alternative to the three Starbucks in the neighborhood. They serve illy coffee and appear to have specials! The layout is comfortable and charming, and they play WGTS Christian radio as well :) read more

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Gallery Café (open Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm) is a new breakfast and lunch café, serving "signature" sandwiches, rice bowls (rice and meat in a bowl), and pre-made / made-to-order salads. As of this review, I have only been to both of the "soft open" days and sampled the Crestwood Club and Carved Fresh Turkey Sandwiches, as well as the "tasting menu" items which included their salads (I tried the To The Beet, Farmer's Market, Chicken Caesar) and hot entrees (salmon, Cajun shrimp, pulled pork, teriyaki ribeye steak, amongst others). The combination of ingredients results in a tasty sandwich. Their fresh turkey sandwich, for example, includes cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, homemade cranberry relish and avocado. Their hot entre items really shined -- salmon with a spicy hot hint, pulled pork with a selection of four sauces, for example. Their pre-made salads had very flavorful and delicious profiles, as well. The chicken in the Caesar salad, for example, was flavored to perfection -- no bland-tasting Caesar here. The staff is friendly and accommodating, and the interior ambiance is bright and cheerful. Large LED menu displays and comfortable couches round out the modern feel. The only thing to keep in mind is the café does NOT face Glebe Road. It is in the back of the office building, facing a pleasant courtyard, a half-a-block from the intersection of Fairfax Drive and North Glebe Road (the northwest tip of Arlington's Ballston Quarter) -- the café is actually set back facing North Vermont Street. read more

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Crista C.

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10 years ago

I stopped in here after a Dr. Appt at the adjoining INOVA clinic. The iced coffee (Dulce de Leche Dunkerato) was so amazing that now I come back for it. The place is spotless and obviously well-run - the fruit cups and baked goods are incredibly fresh. Great ambience. So excited I found this little gem of a place, and can't wait to come back and try their lunch menu. read more

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mark b.

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8 years ago

Saw the great reviews and wanted to see how lunch was. Great sandwich selection, Korean/rice bowls, drinks, and snacks. I had the Bibimbap which was fresh and tasty! Clean tables, friendly staff...a solid no-frills breakfast/lunch spot in Ballston. Looking forward to lunch there next week! read more

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More info about Gallery Cafe Ballston

1005 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22201
Ballston
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(703) 527-2080
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Hours

What time does Gallery Cafe Ballston open?

Gallery Cafe Ballston opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does Gallery Cafe Ballston close?

Gallery Cafe Ballston closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Gallery Cafe Ballston is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 3:00 PMSat-Sun Closed

Payment methods

Does Gallery Cafe Ballston take credit cards?

Yes, Gallery Cafe Ballston takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Gallery Cafe Ballston have catering options?

Yes, Gallery Cafe Ballston does have catering options.

Does Gallery Cafe Ballston serve alcohol?

No, Gallery Cafe Ballston does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Gallery Cafe Ballston have TVs?

No, Gallery Cafe Ballston does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Gallery Cafe Ballston have bike parking?

Yes, Gallery Cafe Ballston has bike parking.

Does Gallery Cafe Ballston have outdoor seating?

Yes, Gallery Cafe Ballston has outdoor seating options.

Does Gallery Cafe Ballston have parking?

Yes, Gallery Cafe Ballston has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Gallery Cafe Ballston wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Gallery Cafe Ballston is wheelchair accessible.

Does Gallery Cafe Ballston have free WiFi?

Yes, Gallery Cafe Ballston has free WiFi.

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1.2 mi•Clarendon

This review is for the CUPCAKES was able to place a pickup for same day order of 12 and they were…read moreamazing, the entire office enjoyed them. I like that they allow you to customize the flavors. I had a red velvet with cream cheese icing and it was so soft and melted in your mouth. They are beautifully decorated, highly recommend! The place is super cute inside. Looking forward to trying their breakfast!

This place is okay. I've had a cookie, biscuit, and cupcake from here. They're fine. Cupcakes are…read moregreat for easy-to-please kids. The browned butter chocolate chip cookie was very flat and left much to be desired. The cheddar biscuit was dry AF and lacked flavor. I do recommend buying a shirt if you are a regular. You get a free cookie/cupcake every time you visit and wear the shirt. I think I'd rather have a chocolate chip cookie from like Best Buns honestly. The employees are always nice. It's casual inside. But their baked goods are REGULAR.

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La Coop Coffee

3.9(49 reviews)

1.1 mi

Started in D.C., La Coop's second location is in a strip mall in Arlington. It's a cozy cafe with…read moreoutdoor and indoor seating. With a full coffee menu, their beans come from their farm in Guatemala. The brew specialty lattes and more. They have pastries like cheese danishes, muffins and more. Their regular latte was strong and tasty! The cheese danishes had great flavor but was a little too dry for my liking.

Solid coffee shop for no frills orders. I visit La Coop every so often - whenever I get bored of…read moremy regular coffee shop - and I'm always pleased with the service and my order. I stick to a regular latte and their egg and cheese biscuit (The Kennedy, I believe). The biscuit is simple but pretty good if you need something quick and filling for breakfast. The latte is usually a good mix of espresso and milk, so no complaints there. Once I tried their horchata latte and was not too impressed, which is why I get the regular latte now. Sometimes when I'm lucky, they still have the blueberry donut and that is a must for me. So delicious! The staff is always friendly and welcoming. And the space is so colorful, which is always a plus for me. It puts a smile on my face. Worth giving them a try!