The Royal is one of my local go-tos! I've been able to walk in successfully on weeknights but…read morerecommend reservations for weekends. Most recently went as a party of 4 and got the crab beignets, beef arepa, masa gnocci, and parillada for two. Crab beignets were our favorite - perfectly crispy and great flavor. Masa gnocci was a little overcooked this time but still yummy. Beef arepa is a classic dish to get at the royal; two people can easily share one arepa. Parillada was a hearty entree and probably best for 2-3 people. This amount of food altogether was just nice. We probably could have ordered one more thing to be extra full. I don't typically get Latin American food but love all the flavors at this restaurant. Next time will try their breakfast menu!

Yummy. This is my favorite burger in dc. It is toooooooo good. & the fries are fire too. Seasoned…read moreso nicely. The burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare. It had a beautiful chew with the classic burger toppings with an amazing pairing of their slaw with a garlicy aioli. The bun was very pillowy and soft with a nice crust. They also never lack on their specialty lattes. I got their carrot cake latte and it was just so fabulous. Extremely smooth espresso and perfectly steamed milk. Syrups made in house of course and you can tell. Just a perfect latte. I usually am an iced latte person but I recommend getting their lattes hot. Hits different.

Big Bear Cafe in Bloomingdale is one of those places that stops you in your tracks before you even…read morewalk through the door. The ivy wrapping the entire exterior of the building is stunning -- it feels like the cafe grew right out of the earth itself. The garden is lush, intentional, and beautiful, and the grapevine patio pulls you in like you've stumbled onto a secret courtyard in the middle of the city. I rode the metro over an hour from Alexandria for this and the exterior alone told me the commute was worth it. The iced coffee delivered. The vibe inside is warm, neighborhood-cozy, and full of character. This place has a soul that most coffee shops spend years trying to manufacture. Four stars instead of five -- and here's my honest feedback with love. The outdoor seating is gorgeous but the trees overhead drop baby spiders constantly. I watched them land on my table, my drink, and my arm more times than I could count. The birds hopping onto tables scavenging for crumbs added to the chaos. For a patio this beautiful, the experience deserves better. The fix is already in the DNA of this place. Weaving lavender, peppermint, chrysanthemums, citronella grass, marigolds, and rosemary throughout the patio would naturally deter spiders and mosquitoes while making the garden even more breathtaking. The fragrance would become part of the experience. Big Bear Cafe is already special. The ivy, the garden, the coffee, the community energy -- it all works. A few intentional additions to the patio and this place is untouchable. I will absolutely be back. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

GREAT ambiance.....cute inside spots and outside spots. Delicious tea and coffee options…read more There was a long line, but service was really fast. I didn't see any food options on the menu that that caught my eye. The list looks like what I'd imagine a BK spot would have 10 years ago. I'll definitely be back.....it feels like the perfect spot to meet and enjoy drinks before or after a long walk.

The Coffee Bar was on my way back to my in-laws' apartment after running an errand in the area and…read moreI desperately needed an coffee. I had an iced Americano along with a slice of their banana bread and a raspberry muffin. The iced Americano was fantastic. The banana bread was good but I thought the muffin was a bit dry. Staff were very nice and prices were great. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

Dirty chai was very very yummy. It was not too sweet and a great blend of creaminess, spice, and…read morecoffee flavor. The line when we arrived was long. It took a bit for for us to get inside.

Solid coffee shop with solid drinks and great service. Located right next to Logan Circle, this…read morelocation of Bluestone Lane is a super convenient spot to grab a cup of coffee or settle in to do a bit of work; they have free, fast Wifi, and it's generally pretty quiet, so it's a great place to focus. Unlike most other coffee shops, they also have full service for folks who are dining in, so you can order from the QR code on your table instead of at the counter, and they'll bring your order out to you. I visited Bluestone around 4 PM in the afternoon, so it was a bit too late for coffee, but I love that they offer a wide selection of non-coffee drinks. I got their golden latte, which includes turmeric, almond milk, and a few other spices; it feels warm (both literally and figuratively) and is a lovely caffeine-free drink that helps me feel healthy as the weather gets colder. And to counterbalance any potential health benefits I might have gotten from the golden latte, I also got their chocolate chip cookie, which was massive -- almost the size of the plate they served it on. It was a solid cookie, slightly chewy but with a nice crust, although it was a bit lacking in chocolate chips. Bluestone is undoubtedly a rather pricey cafe, but I do love how quiet it is, so I'm sure I'll be making another visit the next time I need to be super productive.

Coffee was strong, fresh, & delicious. Staff was kind &…read morewelcoming. Avocados toast was a disappointing doozy- avocado mash wasn't fresh and toppings were bare bones compared to the pictures I had viewed online. Would be a great spot to work remotely/ have a work meet up! Giving Tatte vibes.

Compass Coffee offers various coffee beverages and features seasonal lattes…read more I stopped by while in the area and ordered a Cherry Blossom Cream Cold Brew - unfortunately, the first time, the baristas seemed to have misheard me and prepared a different drink; when I had shared this, they were able to make the order right away. The coffee was strong, and the drink itself was prepared well - definitely refreshing and a good spot to get your caffeine fix! There are a handful of seating inside, and easily accessible from the Metro. +friendly staff +seating available

I really enjoyed this spot. My friend and I stumbled upon this coffee shop on the way to enjoying…read morethe city. I tried "World's Best Vanilla Latte" and the ham and cheese croissant. I was such a fan of both. They warmed up the pastry for me and it was so delicious. Seems like they also have space in the cafe to do work if you need to get some work done and wanted to enjoy a coffee!

Tatte never disappoints…read more Both their coffee and their food is wonderful. I also think they have excellent Cortado.

I honestly don't know where to start other than saying the baristas need to slow down, relax, and…read moretreat customers with respect. As someone who works in the industry and is very familiar with coffee and coffee shops, I was genuinely shocked by how rude and unprofessional the staff was. I ordered a house latte with an extra double shot, which made it a quad shot, and I also paid for extra ice and requested that it be served in a large cup. It wasn't a complicated order. When I saw a drink come up, I politely asked, "Is that mine by any chance?" The barista immediately told me to "hush" and said, "I'm not talking to you." I found that incredibly disrespectful and completely unacceptable. When my drink was finally handed to me, I simply asked if the quad shot had been added since I had paid extra for it. Instead of answering my question, the barista ignored me entirely, and another employee had to respond. The employee, Taleisha Young, who was wearing glasses, was especially rude throughout the interaction. No customer should be spoken to that way, especially when they're simply asking about an order they paid extra to customize. Customer service and professionalism should be a priority, and this experience fell far below that standard. Unfortunately, I will not be returning, and I will be sharing my experience on other review platforms as well. I hope management addresses the behavior of its staff so other customers don't have a similar experience.

Stopped in on my way to a conference at the convention center down the street. Was greeted right…read moreaway and the ordering process was quick and easy. My order came out before I could even finish paying for my drink! I ordered the oat half tan and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was. It was definitely sweet, but a perfect treat for a little pick me up. There was plenty of seating and the shop seems like a great place to socialize or stop to get some work done. I'm sure I will be back the next time I have to be at the convention center!

I loved the size of the drinks and the vibe inside the coffee shop. I also love how they were…read moregiving out samples of their new summer flavor! I tried the matcha a with vanilla and it was good, but just not as strong as I'd liked. More milk.

We had dinner here last night and really enjoyed it. Sylvan continues to up their game. We have a…read morenumber of Ethiopian restaurants to choose from. The food here has improved, so if you haven't been here in a while, give it another chance. Service was good. Loved the outdoor seating. And, the price/value for dinner is pretty good. We'll be returning for sure!

Very happy with this place. Visited every morning this week during our vacay stay. Very nice and…read morefriendly staff. Ethiopian food is very tasty especially for breakfast. Prices are definitely reasonable and they even do a cashapp cash back. I would definitely recommend.

I got the cardamom bun and I also got the lamb meatballs from here and I was a little disappointed…read more It was not what I remembered from my prior adventures in Denmark. I think that I came here with very high expectations for it to completely match my experience of Study Abroad which I didn't. I don't think I would get the lamb meatballs again, but the cardamom bun was pretty good. The service was pretty good here. The café was a little bit tight, but we still got seating. However, it didn't really remind me of the cafés in Scandinavia. I think that this was not very representative of what I remember Scandinavian as.

DC has its share of high volume well known eateries. If you venture past these, DC is loaded with…read morequaint cafes which can be equally as good. Mikko is one with that almost perfect cafe atmosphere when the outside dining is available when it is a nice night in DC. Service felt personalized maybe a function of its size. I ordered the trout which had crunchy almonds on a bed of sweet potato's and some spinach. Delicious. I think I found the neighborhood gem.

Another good coffee spot in DC…read more Good preparation of latte and matcha. Nice Deco and ambiance

Great location, lovely ambiance, decent food... but the service was terrible…read more As soon as my plate was set down, I noticed a hair on it. When I pointed it out, the waiter seemed annoyed that I even mentioned it, even though it was obvious to everyone at the table. After quite a while, he brought back a new plate with no acknowledgment and no apology. Looking back, the hair wasn't even the worst part. The waiter had no manners, seemed like he hated his job, and was just rude. Mistakes happen, but how they're handled says a lot about a place.