We ordered the Ethiopian breakfast with an extra sambosa and added beef tibs. The sambosas were…read moreabsolutely amazing! Definitely our favorite part. The Ethiopian style breakfast is just scrambled eggs, and the beef was an extra cost. It was definitely very pricey ($40), with the beef being $9 add on for not that much beef. Friendly and quick service but probably would try a more meat forward dish next time! Ambiance is more for takeout but there's some seating inside!

This was our best meal in DC, by far. The eclectic Ethiopian breakfast menu was wild (and maybe a…read morebit overwhelming), but amazing. The injera and egg dishes were unreal, but it was clear you could not go wrong here. The seating felt like someone's home, with various couches and coffee tables filling the restaurant. The coffee was one of the standout things they served; I'm not sure what they're doing with the coffee, but it was one of the better quality coffees I think I've ever had. Huge fan of this place, and would definitely return!!

Really great sandwiches. I was visiting DC for a week and loved my first meal so much that I had to…read morecome back a second time before leaving just to try more of the menu. Over both visits, I tried the chicken parm, Monaco, and Caprese. While they were all fantastic, the chicken parm was easily the standout. I will say though, the bread is the absolute star of the show here. Definitely recommend!

One of my go-to spots in Union Market because it's fast, has a pretty simple menu (so great for…read moregroups and indecisive people, especially groups of indecisive people), and hits the spot every time. This time I crave a saucy sandwich and this one delivered. I got the Porchetta: roasted pork, salsa verde, fennel-apple slaw, spicy pepper crema It was my first meal of the day and a late lunch, at that, so after eating 3/4 of it I was quite full. Staff is friendly and seating isn't usually hard to find in Union Market!

I went back to give this place a second shot since the first visit seemed like it could have been…read morejust a one off experience. Im glad I did it was night and day. This time staff were super friendly and was able to try the burrito. Burrito was excellent well seasoned and chorizo was very good. Had a ton of different flavors going on with the veggies and the potatoes. The chorizo was very good great smoky flavor. Sits inside the coffee shop the best way to order here is online through the website. Overall will definitely go back.

TL;DR it's good but I'd be extra cautious trusting them if you have severe food allergies…read more I was excited to try Monstera because my friends have all shared rave reviews. Perhaps I should've lowered my expectations when the woman in front of us returned her burrito due to an ignored request impacting her onion allergy... We stopped by around 1pm on Saturday. Ordered a vanilla latte and a Santa Barbara style bacon burrito with no cheese and crema on the side. The latte was truly nothing to write home about - I know times are hard but $7 is steep for a basic vanilla latte. For my burrito, not only were the dairy modifications ignored, the burrito wasn't sealed properly and promptly became a pile of slop. I had to eat it with plastic folk and knife, which isn't ideal on tinfoil. While the filler was ample and delicious, it really bummed me out. When you're charging a ~$20 burrito, I expect better customer service and a burrito you can hold. While it's a spacious location, there was only one working bathroom. It's chaos inside and doesn't feel streamlined -- whole experience felt disjointed.

Egg Yaki is exactly what I needed on this rainy day. I ordered the Rock On! Omelette and it lived…read moreup to the hype! The egg is warm and comforting, like an egg hug, then they drizzle unagi sauce(kind of sweet and savory), spicy mayo making the shrimp and cabbage all work together. The crispy shallots and fried garlic on top take it over the top with just the right crunch. I honestly planned on eating just half of it, then couldn't stop. So much for self control! Highly recommended!

Chef Nick!!!! I feel like this review is more about you than the food, but here we go…read more Egg Yaki... honestly, if the food hadn't been delicious, your personality alone would have been enough to make me come back. Thankfully, the food was a hit too. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. If I'm being honest, eggs with shrimp in the middle of the day wasn't exactly calling my name. But the moment I got my food out to the car and took that first bite... I was sold. Better yet, my son, who is a picky little thing, enjoyed it too. So congratulations, you have another little fan. I also loved the selection of imported sodas. Those can be hard to find at restaurants unless you're shopping at H Mart or another Japanese or Korean market, so that was a really nice surprise. What really made this place memorable, though, was Chef Nick himself. He was welcoming, personable, and genuinely made the experience fun. He definitely knows how to leave an impression... him and that kimchi diamond chain lol. You can tell he genuinely cares about both his customers and the food he's serving, and that kind of hospitality goes a long way. We chatted about his travels and how they inspire the restaurants he opens, and he spoke highly of his wife/partner, which was really nice to hear. I'll definitely be back, not only to work my way through the rest of the menu, but also to visit the his other restaurant just a booth or two down that he told me about. Zero notes. Can't wait to come back.

Raul's warm demeanor provides a welcoming familiarity that my daughter and I appreciate each time…read morewe visit the shop. I'm addicted to the thirst quenching, refreshing Lavender Lemonade (there's also Blueberry + Mango). Today, we had the Gyro Pita sandwich along with the Chicken + Beef Empanadas and OMG...the blues I was feeling completely disappeared. The food is so delicious satisfying. It feels like you're visiting your Tio. One of my favorite spots in DC 10/10 Highly Recommend!

Empanadas were tasty but fried. I would wish they would serve the baked ones. Chimchurry sauce was…read moreok but wish it had a bit more flavor or spice to it, seemed very mild.

True to its name, delicious sandwiches on fluffy focaccia bread with about a dozen sandwiches to…read morechoose from! There's a small indoor seating space and a couple of tables outdoors. The Portfino sandwich hit the spot and bursting with flavor in every bite! The sandwich was stuffed with a heap of veggies (mushrooms, peppers, onions, arugula) with goat cheese and topped with lemon aioli, delicious! The Monaco roasted veggie sandwich is very flavorful! The sandwich was stuffed with fried eggplant, grilled zucchini, stracciatella, tomato, arugula and roasted red pepper spread. The Parmigiano sandwich with eggplant was more like a Caprese sandwich with fresh mozzarella cheese, greens, tomato, and crispy thinly sliced eggplant stuffed between scrumptious moist Focaccia bread. This isn't a traditional sloppy Joe's Eggplant Parm sandwich (there's no marinara sauce!) While the ingredients were neatly tucked inside and I enjoyed the sandwich, the sandwich particularly was a little bit dry and I think a bit of sauce like pesto or marinara would go a long way. The Nutella Brownie is best eaten at room temperature, it tastes chewy and pretty awful cold. Let it thaw. Note the sandwich shop is now open Mon - Sun 10am - 4pm (it used to be open Wed - Sun and I made the mistake of walking over a mile from work on Tues when it was closed! Great sandwich shop (owned by Red Hen), and wish it was a little closer to work , so I could come back more often!

After going to Italy, I became insanely obsessed with focaccia sandwiches. So when I saw that there…read morewas a focacceria in DC I was very excited to check it out. My husband got the Piccata sandwich, which is a chicken mushroom and caramelized onion sandwich on focaccia bread. This sandwich was honestly a 10 out of 10. It was savory, umami and a little sweet from the caramelized onions. The chicken was really juicy and flavorful--not at all dry. I got the Caprese sandwich which was good, but it could really use a bit of salt. If it was an option to add Bacon, I would've definitely done that. I also wish that they used heirloom tomatoes instead of regular Roma tomatoes. Overall, really great sandwich options and a great place for lunch in the city.

The Venezuelan hot dog at Mosaico by Arepa Zone inside La Cosecha completely exceeded my…read moreexpectations. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the toppings struck the perfect balance of savory, creamy, tangy, and crunchy. The hot dog itself was juicy, and the fresh ingredients made it feel like so much more than your average street food. If you've never had a Venezuelan style hot dog before, this is a great place to try one. The atmosphere at La Cosecha makes it all perfect spot to grab a unique meal while exploring the market. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

A spinoff from Arepa Zone was an obvious pick for this food hall. The arepa I got delivered on…read moreflavor, and I'm pleased to note that it was vegan, but between the beans, avocado, and plantain, was moist and filling. There's nothing like grilled corn. They have plenty of other options for those that will do dairy, and given the nature of the food hall, it's easy to get an item here and peruse elsewhere while you're waiting for your buzzer to go off.

They were out. Of. Boba. Like the actual tapioca pearls, which is tbh why we came. Very…read moredisappointing. But the bento boxes are all delish as usual.

One of the things I really love about Teaism is that every time I've ordered a tea, the water…read moretemperature seemed to be precise for each tea. The flavors are always perfectly extracted, and I love how smooth all their teas taste, coming from the smooth tea cups as well. I came here on a weekday morning and it wasn't packed. Two tables with people working, one table with a catch up. I loved that the seating was comfortable and that the light was shining through - almost felt cinematic. I haven't tried any food items but I definitely was eyeing on the cookies and scones. I got the hot bai mu dan. If I remember correctly, I ordered a cup, but she gave me the entire pot to enjoy. That was awesome! I'd definitely give Teaism's teas a try!