The food was fantastic! I had one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. I ordered the Juanita, and it was absolutely delicious. The homemade tortillas were fresh and flavorful, and the freshly ground coffee was nothing short of magnificent. My only small drawback was that our waitress didn't check in on us very often, but I believe she may have been new. Even so, she was friendly, and the overall service was still very good. I would definitely come back for another amazing breakfast!. The area is small but it has a nice atmosphere. I highly recommend. read more

Still amazing here! The menu has changed a little bit but the service is still great and so is the food read more

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Went for brunch with friends. Surprised to find there was a wait, likely due to limited seating, though we didn't wait long. The ambiance is local diner with a personalized mural in the wall. It felt like stumbling on a local beloved eatery. Service was quick, coffee was hot, hot, mimosas were light. The food menu was a little overwhelming. I ended up going with salmons eggs Benedict which was so so but the side of breakfast potatoes were AMAZING, perhaps the best I've ever had. My partner got Juanita's breakfast which looked amazing. I do plan to return and expect I'll find the food that keeps me coming back and changing the rating to a 5. read more

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Door dashed to get a Vegan gyro ! It was pretty good . Tasted fresh . A bag of chips comes with it ! Food showed up hot as well ! read more

Highlands - Vegan Gyro - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

As usual the food is 10/10 here. It doesn't matter what time of the day breakfast, lunch and dinner the food is so good ! read more

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This is a nice neighborhood place to eat at if you are not in a rush. It takes a while for things to come out. The beet salad was very nice. It had different fruits in it as well. The gumbo was good and a nice large portion. Scallops cone with large scallops and buttered rice. read more

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My eat spot Breakfast lunch and dinner Friendly family oriented More than one location Good food Good vibes You want me disappointed read more

While my fiancé and I are visiting the area, we were looking for a place to eat breakfast and this place comes highly recommended. We got the Highlands omelette and the smoked salmon platter as well as a side order of a Belgian waffle. The smoked salmon platter was delicious with a fresh salad on the side, but I wasn't a huge fan of the dressing. My fiancé really enjoyed his omelette, but wishes the potatoes had a little bit more flavor on them. The service was fantastic and very friendly. We both ordered an iced caramel latte and the woman who took our order, made our coffees and they were delicious. read more

While road tripping, the family and I needed a good breakfast spot in preparation for our trip to the Museum of African American History. I am prepared for some walking, and I knew we needed a place that wasn't pretentious. Of course, I came to Yelp to recommend a good breakfast place- and I found this gem. Let's review the highlights of the Highlands: 1. Fried green tomatoes, with RANCH dressing on the side. Easy hit, classic, crunchy, salty, perfection. 2. Black coffee was hot, fresh, and strong. 3. Service was SUPER FAST. 4. Turkey sausage patties are huge and so tasty. 5. I had a salmon cake, scrambled eggs, grits- and the portions were literally perfect. The lowlights: NOT ENOUGH SEATING! This place is cozy, artsy, and just like having a meal with ya close friends. I would love to come back and try their fried fish, red beans and rice, and collard greens. read more

Incredibly disappointed. Ive ordered from this local spot at least once a week for the last 6 months. Today someone took my order and rather than showing any effort to resolve the problem or any good will, they refused to assist. The manager said, "Well what do you want me to do about it? We're really busy" and hung up. They did not bother to see where the mistake happened and refused remake the order. Their customer service is atrocious and I would not recommend this business. read more

Highlands is a DC institution. Mondays and Tuesdays are less busy. Sundays expect a packed mimosas brunch crowd. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served here. Chill. read more

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I have been many times. The food is always delicious and the customer service is always great. However, this place stays crowded.

I live pretty close to here and went a few months ago with friends. I came back yesterday and opted to sit outside because it was beautiful out. There was really no one there, but after my waitress served me my food, she never came back out to check on me or ask if I needed anything else. I had actually wanted to order something more, but decided against it. When I went in to pay because again she never came back out, she was in the back chatting. I get it's slow, but she still should check in on guests. I honestly wouldn't have left a tip, but they add gratuity and it's situations like yesterday which makes me think it's unfair. No customer service whatsoever, but a 20% tip?! I honestly was just doing some work, so got light appetizers. I ordered the Brussel sprouts, beef empanada, and had a rum punch. The Brussel sprouts were not great. They just were fried, but not seasoned. The beef empanadas were great. A bit bulky, but very tasty and even though there was cheese in it, it was very light. The rum punch was very strong, and I'd recommend it. read more

Came here with my mom after an event close by. We both ordered the soup and some hot tea. The chicken noodle was really good and full of vegetables. I also got the curry chicken to go because the soup filled me up. That curry was flavored right and had a spicy taste to it which I love. Will definitely go back when I am around again. The staff was also nice and assisted with suggestions. read more

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Food and customer setvice are always top tier. Its a great cozy spot. The burger and lamb chops are great. read more

We stopped here for a late lunch. The place had 3 parties dining and there was still a great amount of space for our party of 4 to dine. The staff was very customer service oriented and they welcomed us into the place as soon as we walked in. They have a sign that tells customers upon entry that they automatically charge 20% gratuity for all dine-in orders, which is what we normally tip, and this was very fair and reasonable to have up front. We ordered: a Burger with shoestring fries + garlic dipping sauce on the side, Shrimp with collards over rice and plantains, fried green tomatoes + garlic dipping sauce on side, a chicken and queso fresco empanada, 2 beef and cheddar empanadas, a side of collard greens, and an order of chicken and waffles. Our drinks were: Sangria, Peach Lemonade, water, and Apple Juice. Our food was out in about 15 minutes, which was perfect timing. Everything was delicious except for the fried green tomatoes. They put too much salt in the batter used to fry the green tomatoes. Without the coating, the tomatoes were still delicious and cooked well. The server was excellent and he told us the history of his grandmother opening the first Salvadoran restaurant in DC. This is a restaurant legacy family and this place is tasty. They even had a picture of President Obama and his family on the wall because the First Family visited their restaurant, pretty cool. We will mark this place as one to visit again in DC. Thanks, great place to try new things. read more

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Ordered brunch today for delivery. The brioche french toast was delicious - easily the best I've had. Scrambled soft eggs were actually fried hard with cheese but tasty. The chicken tenders were too salty to be edible. Overall, the French toast will make me order again but whoever is seasoning the meat needs to cut back on the salt and the eggs should be made to order. read more

Flew in to DC on a red eye from Fresno this morning. First time back in 18 years, after living here for 37 years. I met a friend for a late lunch here. It was freaking delicious. I had the Chicken and Waffles with a side of Cheesy Grits, and he had Eggs Benedict with Salmon. This place alone would make me move back. read more

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terrible i order the metro club and fries the fries were packed with grease for almost 8 dollars the sandwich was hard toast and when call back no good customer service $22 I just threw food in trash never again breakfast good ok too high read more

The food here is amazing! I've tried majority of the menu and I can't pick a favorite! From the branzino to the oxtails soup I can't pick a favorite. Drinks are pretty good as well. Staff here is friendly and amazing. I can't complain nor find anything negative to say outside of the fact that they close early in my opinion lol. read more

Was nearby and hungry. The way the online order menu is set up it separates breakfast from lunch and dinner. I love breakfast here and would have ordered that but didn't know it's offered all-day at this location until I got there and asked. The restaurant may want to indicate all-day breakfast is an option online. Service from Angel was great. Ordered the blackened salmon (which I've had before) and substituted (for a $1 more each) from greens and jasmine rice to Brussels sprouts and sweet potato square (didn't know what it was but sounded interested). Upon speaking with Angel I ordered chicken and waffles and a side of grits without cheese and eggs without cheese (they come with cheese unless you request without) to-go and sat with the intention of eating a portion of my dinner while waiting. I ate it all! The salmon was good and on the verge of being overcooked (a little dry) and I under seasoned. I am not a fan of capers and I drizzled the caper cream sauce served on the side over it and it made the salmon great. The sweet potato square is a made of thin soft savory buttered layers of baked sweet potato with light cinnamon, and was not overly sweet (thankfully) and delicious!!! The Brussels sprouts were fried to crispy perfection and were seasoned just right in addition to having a dash of bacon and craisins. I enjoyed every bite. The chicken, waffles, eggs and grits were great the next morning. I heated the waffles in the toaster. And the cinnamon walnut coffee-cake was moist and flavorful and not overly sweet. The space is great, attractive, warm and welcoming. The seating has been changed and seems more inviting. There is a separate bar area that looked very well stocked. read more

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Stumbled upon this neighborhood GEM after a long walk on July 4th. Welllllll let me say that I now know why this place gets the almost 5 star rating here! My girlfriend and I came here to sit down for brunch after a long walk. We ordered fried green tomatoes, the French toast and big waffle breakfast items. I also ordered a caramel latte with oat milk that was made to perfection! Delmy and Deonte were awesome hosts to us as we devoured our food. They ensured our water glasses were filled and our food was yummy! Whenever in this area of NW (just a short walk from Carter Baron) , you can count on some delicious food and coffee or cocktails!! YUM! read more

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Hidden gem! I've had the chicken and waffles and I would say it's just as good as Founding Farmers. The chicken is tender and moist and the breading is flavorful. My eggs are also fluffy and yummy! I like to ask for cheese on top of the scrabbled eggs. The food comes out quick and that's a great thing because there's limited seating. The coffee is great. I also like their chai. The staff is always friendly. The atmosphere is chill. I always feel really good having lunch at Highlands. read more

Highlands - Waffle and eggs with cheese is my favorite thing to order here. Not too expensive and always filling. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food and the atmosphere was outstanding, I love this restaurant, the Shrimp and Grits are to die for, coffee is hot and good free refills, the Staff is amazing, I will definitely go there often Highly recommend read more

the food is definitely tasty. not gourmet but solid most of the time. I want to be a fan of the london broil sandwich but it's almost always light on the meat and the meat overcooked. Highlands is very pricey, however, for what it is. it's a neighborhood spot with downtown, let's meet for a nice dinner and ambience prices. read more

We went to Highlands based on the recommendation of several friends. It did not disappoint! We arrived around 6 pm on a Monday and there was plenty of seating. The interior has a cool, welcoming, laid back vibe. Their fried green tomatoes consisted of larger slices than most places and were lightly battered. I appreciate the larger slices because they stand up to the fry and remain juicy. A garlic sauce was served on the side. I was skeptical about the garlic but the flavor was subtle and a great addition to the tomato and lettuce. For my main dish, I tried the Cajun Mardi Gras pasta. I typically do not order pasta but it sounded so good and was recommended by the staff. The grilled chicken and shrimp and andouille sausage were tender, juicy and full of flavor. Everything was enveloped in a spicy, smoky tomato cream sauce. The portion was huge and if going on taste alone, I would not have had leftovers. We also had the Highlands rum punch. It was deliciously fruity and packed a punch. Bonus: The staff (Walter) was great, providing thoughtful service and honest recommendations all with a wonderful personality! Pro tip: Though the restaurant is not large and parking can be limited don't let that stop you. They provide take out! read more

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Food was so good we went back the next day for breakfast again but this time did pickup and it was still delicious. Small restaurant but Customer service was good and its really a bang for your buck. Would recommend over and over for a good chill breakfast at a good price. LOVED the French toast and I'm super picky about my toast read more

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Good food but the portions are way too small. Maybe it is a to go thing but they should do better on that. The service is OK. The establishment is tiny so If you're going for brunch go early. read more

Highlands Cafe is a cute hidden gem in Northwest. The food is tasty and portion sizes are great for the prices. I had a house salad and empanadas for my meal. The salad was dressed beautifully and it was bountiful. I had a chicken and a beef empanada. Both were nice and flaky and hot! The drinks were great as well. I tried the rum punch as well as the cocktail of the day! Our waiter, Walter, was very attentive and gave us great recommendations. I want to go again to try breakfast, which is served all day. If you are looking for a nice spot to get a drink and some tasty food or maybe even a coffee, look no further than Highlands! read more

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Had really good food from here. I really recommend their Breakfast Pasta or their Ribs. It's a must have after a long day

Been comin here for years. If you're looking for a minimum frill brunch uptown DC , this is the place. read more

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Always good. If I can't figure out what I want I order from Highlands. Great variety. Tasty food. Well packaged.

Fantastic, casual lunch food! We stumbled upon this little café while on a walk. The place was busy, so we considered that a good sign! We were seated right away. It took a few minutes for our server to come take our orders, but we were not in a rush. I ordered a mimosa and the Chicken Melt. The mimosa was good. The Chicken Melt was fantastic! The bread was great, the chicken was tender, and the honey mustard tied it all together. My partner had the Stallworth chicken salad sandwich, which he said was awesome. We both thought the food was top notch. The price was also quite reasonable. We recommend visiting The Highlands. read more

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Wouldnt recommend this place. Everything was overcooked and no flavor. Asked for eggs over medium.:. Eggs were cooked hard. Asked for bacon crispy but bacon was burnt. Salmon cake was DRY. Not worth it read more

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Food options are excellent and a good value. Service and atmosphere were great too. Very consistent quality keeps me coming back.

Overall our food was good. My friend got the shrimp grits. Her grits were cold and she had to send them back. When they came back they were hot a cheesy as they should have been the first time. It also only came with 4 medium shrimp. The menu says they are Cajun and fried but she requested grilled instead. They taste like they were only seasoned with black pepper and were a bit greasy but they were cooked to the perfect texture. I got the waffle breakfast and was very happy with the portion size and taste. It came with two eggs that I got scrambled and I requested turkey bacon. My sisters French toast was hug, I guess that is because it was brioche bread. It was still good and fluffy. The spinach artichoke dip which was not pictured was made to perfection. So creamy, hot, cheesy, chips freshly made, and a very good shareable portion size. My sister also got home fries, they were perfectly seasoned and the peppers and onions in them were perfectly caramelized. The mimosa option was very small did not order but saw someone else with one. The rum punch definitely packed a punch. It was still good and a better size. Our server was new we could tell but I thought he did very good trying to keep our drinks full and got our order correct. But there were people waiting for 30 or more minutes to order or be seated. They had 3 servers who seamed to be helping each other but there were to go orders and a full dinning room with a few ppl outside. We requested to order after sitting or a few minutes. The decor is nice; the artwork on the wall is fun and simplistic. It is a small area but they have a nice arrangement to fit about 7 tables inside most two ppl tables. They also have a outside seating option. Overall it was nice and would go back. read more

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I was passing through DC and decided to grab brunch with some friends. I ordered the (not) spicy shrimp and grits with a side of fries. The food was subpar. I had to hand it back to the kitchen because they served it to me cold the first time. read more

This place never fails!! When friends and family come in town, we always go to this place! Food: very seasoned food. My friends and family enjoyed all of their food and wish to come back!! Chicken and waffle is a must and so is shrimp and grits. Parking: street parking is available around the restaurant. Seating: first come first servesYou can't make a reservation due to the limited number of seats. Outdoor seatings are available for an awesome weather. read more

Lackluster fish fry - greasy, tasteless fries and salty fish. Nice atmosphere inside and staff seem friendly. read more

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This is a hole in the wall spot famous for chicken and waffles. But did I ORDER chicken and waffles??? Sigh, no. The parking is pretty bad it's neighborhood off 14th St and there's a storefront stripmall to compete for parking. I went on Presidents Day so it wasn't so bad. It's small with a dark hipster aesthetic. The menu is on the board behind the cash register and there is no host or table ordering. You order what you want, get a number and sit and wait. The coffee is served in paper cups and you serve yourself and pay for refills. I ordered the salmon cakes with grits, eggs, and toast. My cousin got the fried chicken and waffles, the special, with bacon. We started with the fried green tomatoes, which were PHENOMENAL! I must say. The tomatoes were perfectly tart and crunchy, the breading was expertly seasoned, and they were fried at the perfect temperature and thus neither burned or greasy/soggy. The sauce was an aioli of some kind that was neither good or bad, well it was a bit bland. But the tomatoes with some hot sauce!! You will love them! The coffee was pretty good but nothing to write home about. The salmon breakfast was okay. The croquette was one little tiny THICK square and it was S-A-L-T-Y. It needed hot sauce and it needed more seasoning. It wasn't that good. My cousin (and everyone in the place) thoroughly enjoyed the chicken and waffles so I'm going to have that next time. I was just a little turned off by the coffee refill station and cost, the teeny tiny menu and the salty salmon cakes. There's something to a small menu as it's best to do a few things with excellence than everything halfway, but let's be clear: you have to do the few things with excellence. I was unimpressed. I'll try it again ... maybe. After I check out the kids' menu. But I will definitely will get the tomatoes again! read more

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