I swear coffee tastes better on vacation! We found Java Nation while traveling to Maryland for the…read morecollege rugby championships and are officially obsessed with their delicious drinks and scratch made dishes! We ended up going back twice! We were greeted right when we walked in and the staff was patient as we looked over the large menu. Plenty of seating inside and they have a nice outdoor patio for when the weather gets better. The blueberry muffin was the best I have ever eaten! The slightest hint of sweetness made all the difference! You could taste how fresh all the ingredients were! The breakfast sandwich was massive and filling. I would love to come back again for the dinner/cocktails! Plenty of street parking available and the restaurant/bathrooms were very clean. Cafe Con Leche Flat White Fresh Squeezed OJ Avocado Toast Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Sandwich

Java nation is on the corner of the street in the Kentlands, making parking only really accessible…read morein the larger parking lots by Petsmart or by the theater. This is a cutely decorated cafe with coffee and smoothies and a variety of foods! Beautiful decor that gives it a nice comforting ambiance! I've tried a handful of things here and most things have been pretty good! This is a order upfront and find a seat kind of restaurant, there's water on the side with cups and napkins. The host is nice and welcomes you and helps you with your orders. This is mostly a self-service kind of place so the service is good for what it is. The food was pretty great, a little pricey tbh, but at least it's good! Most of their coffee drinks are great too btw. The Pupusa is a must try, great flavor and a great appetizer! 4/5 Ribeye Steak Tacos were also great! Super tender and great flavor, would totally recommend as well! 4/5! Overall, a great causal brunch/coffee place with lots of options, I haven't had anything so far that I didn't like! Would totally recommend!

A convenient little diner/cafe in an area that desperately welcomes more food options!…read more I stopped for a quick lunch pick up. Easy to find and plenty of available parking out front. The menu is pretty large, but I'd say a lot of it is breakfast and they had finished serving breakfast at 11 am. I got the Chipotle Chicken Wrap which seemed like a new item, and a California Burger for David. Chipotle Chicken Wrap: Pretty standard and nothing incredibly mindblowing. The amount of jalapenos they put in there made it pretty spicy. Picked them out and gave it to David. I did like that they make it on a spinach wrap. California Burger: The patty was almost paper thin and definitely from frozen. It tasted fine and wasn't gross or anything, but not something I'd get again. Would be nice if both the burger and wrap came with a side to make it more of a meal tha just the sandwich alone. The service was quick and it seemed like the kitchen staff cooking behind the counter was efficient. I didn't wait long for my two items. Seemed like others eating at the cafe were regulars who may work in the area. Convenient for a quick lunch during break, I'd come back and try their other options or maybe that breakfast burrito which sounds like one of their most highlighted items.

Gateway Burrito is my favorite menu for breakfast I feel at…read morepeace when I go to this restaurant. It's the same food my mom used to make when I was little. Everything is delicious.

This is indeed a find that has been found. Everything looks great. From standard entrees to…read morecreative takes like an enchilada burger. I would eat in. Presentation is better and some small portions may not transfer well to take out containers. It's all good. Great menu. Give it a try!!

I stopped by Gardenias Cafe in Gaithersburg for breakfast, and even though it was busy, the staff…read morekept things moving and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. We ordered the avocado quinoa salad, a breakfast burrito with chorizo, plus a side of home fries and bacon. The avocado quinoa salad was fresh and flavorful, and the home fries were crispy and well seasoned. Those were definitely my favorite parts of the meal. The breakfast burrito was decent, but it wasn't quite as memorable as I was hoping. My only real complaint was the bacon. It was good, but paying $7 for just three pieces felt a bit pricey. Overall, I'd come back to try more items from the menu since the cafe was clearly popular and had a great atmosphere. If you're in the Gaithersburg area looking for breakfast or brunch, it's worth checking out

6/27/26: Stopped by Tasty Nook Cafe for breakfast while I was in the Medical Center area. The…read morerestaurant was clean, the staff was welcoming, and the service throughout the meal was friendly and attentive. We ordered the Big Eaters Platter, the Corned Beef Hash & Eggs, and shared a Nutella Crepe with Strawberries for dessert. The portions were generous, especially the Big Eaters Platter, making it a solid choice if you're coming in hungry. The corned beef hash was decent, and the Nutella crepe with fresh strawberries was a nice sweet finish to the meal. That said, I thought the food was just okay for the price. Nothing we ordered was bad, but nothing really stood out enough to make me want to come back. The quality was solid, but I left feeling like there are better breakfast options in the area for the same price point. If you work nearby or are visiting one of the surrounding medical offices or hospitals, I could definitely see this being a convenient spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. However, as someone visiting the area, I don't think it's a place I'd go out of my way to return to. Overall, friendly service and a clean restaurant helped make for a pleasant experience, but the food didn't quite justify the price. A good neighborhood café if you're close by, but probably not a destination breakfast spot.

The Tasty Nook Cafe has a sterile, college cafeteria feel…read more Although the staff is nice, my server forgot to put in my order, so I had to wait about thirty minutes more for my chorizo omelet. The omelet arrived well done. I forgave that but this was the blandest chorizo I had ever tasted. It was devoid of flavor and there was no hint of any kind of spice. At least the peppers and onions had some flavor. What I tasted the most was grease and that prevented me from finishing the omelet. The hash browns were crispy at least. The latte was ultra-bitter and tasted burnt -- severely burnt. I will not go back.

Visited OTC once again and was not disappointed. Whenever, I visit this restaurant I feel at home…read more It is always a good vibe. The ambiance is nice with the different tv's all showing different sports and games. It is especially enjoyable during football season and the world cup. The service was impeccable. The bar tender was very attentive and friendly. She came to check on me a couple of time which I appreciated. Unfortunately, I did not order anything to eat. I just ordered two orange crushes which were delicious. It was a great time. I recommend visiting OTC Bar and Grille if you are in the area. Cheers!

Solid neighborhood spot that's good to have close by. The server was attentive and competent, and…read morethe decor gives it a comfortable diner/bar comfortable feel. The bacon was great. That said, the food was pretty salty overall, and my over medium eggs weren't quite right, though I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that it might have been an off day. The one thing I'd flag is the Fox News playing in the dining room, which was a bit loud for me. Worth another visit given the convenience.

Great Coffee drinks. excellent food…read more Excellent cake collection. super friendly staff. Great service. phenomenal ambiance. great location. ample parking space. I was going there so often, the place got boring !!! =)) but really truly appreciate it, ( the first 300 times )

I want to love this place but it really doesn't love me back…read more PROS * Nice menu, some healthy food options * Coffee is above average for the area and better than Starbucks * Love the outdoor area, good service CONS * The emphasis on liquor kinda kills the coffee shop vibe. I get that's way more lucrative than coffee but I mean ... insert the name of the shop. * Food is higher priced for smaller portions and lately has not been good. I most recently ordered the Impossible Burger (which I've ordered before) and it was *not* good. * The big TV running what looks like a looped investor presentation, which is weird and distracting. I get that I can sit outside away from it but you can't do that year-round and when it's very hot or very cold you get an eye full of ... whatever that is.

‼ MATCHA REVIEW ONLY‼…read more This is my favorite Strawberry Matcha in Gaithersburg! Hands down! Service is pretty quick even when the traffic is heavy - love them for that! Not only is the Matcha extremely aesthetically pleasing when you pick it up, but it's also not hard to mix like everywhere else. The strawberry purée mixes in perfectly with the rest of the drink. You don't have to shake it up like crazy or spoon it to actually mix everything. It's also extremely balanced. It's not too hard on the strawberry, nor is it too much with the Matcha - perfect blend! If you love matcha - go now!

Friendly service, small cafe…read more Matcha matcha latte: saw this on their seasonal menu but they were still able to make it for me even though it wasn't advertised on their current menu. Matcha latte was very smooth, not gritty at all, and they asked what sweetness level you want. Overall, it's a good matcha but wished it had deeper umami notes. OG egg sando: only ate half and it's pretty filling! I would come back to try other menu items

We saw a sign driving by that there was a new ice cream place opening and decided to check it out…read moreafter dinner one rainy evening. Ice cream shop is a misnomer- they literally have a little of everything! We stepped in and began perusing the menu and it was "Wow! They have rolled ice cream! Wow! They have sandwiches! Wow! They have skewers!" So many options packed into a small strip mall store. They even have indoor seating and games for kids and adults to play. After reading a sign declaring they have real Philadelphia water ice, I asked who was from Philadelphia? I'm a South Jersey girl myself, and the owner, originally from Philly, my husband and I had a delightful conversation. I don't know how, but the place just smells like a little "hole in the wall" restaurant you would go to in Philly/South Jersey. It was a great taste of home for me. We only got ice cream, which was delicious. I tried an oat milk cookie dough one that was scrumptious. We will definitely be back to try other flavors and their food.

Where ice cream, water ice, rolled ice cream, Dole soft serve, and street food all come together to…read moremake you smile -- this spot truly delivers. While they're still working through a few staffing hiccups, the owner and staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, making it an easy place to keep coming back to. It's a very family-friendly atmosphere with a handful of indoor seats that will definitely be appreciated during the hot summer months, plus additional outdoor seating. There are even a few games to enjoy while you hang out. We've been slowly making our way through the menu and so far have tried the regular soft serve, Dole soft serve, strawberry shortcake stacker, and several Hershey's ice cream flavors -- all delicious. I'm still looking forward to trying the Thai rolled ice cream and Philadelphia water ice. The plain adult grilled cheese was surprisingly amazing -- perfectly crispy and loaded with cheese. The jerky skewers were smoky with a lingering heat, though slightly on the sweet side. Safe to say, we're regulars now.