Such a nice little cafe to visit midday for lunch. It's so many things in one a wine & spirits shop. A lunch deli, remaking deli classics we all love such as the turkey club, pastrami, quesadillas, and much more. They also have a case of tasty gluten free cupcakes, didn't realize this until after I purchased them. I enjoyed my pastrami on wheat with crisp hot and golden fries. The staff is nice and polite. Street parking wasn't bad for a Sunday afternoon. A nice place to get a window seat and break out your laptop to get a few things done! read more

Lilit Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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As a gluten free gal pal, I love this place and truly wish I lived closer. It would hurt my wallet because I'd go all the time, but actually the prices are pretty reasonable imo (check my photo) - especially for GF food in this area. Got a sandwich - bread was delicious and it was just fresh and clean (photo!). Service was great, seems like a family owned place. Ambiance was eccentric and a little quirky - part of its charm! Whenever I'm in the area, best believe I'll be back so I can slowly order every single GF item on this menu. If anything changes with my opinion, will update! read more

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Not quite what I expected. It's a big traditional deli, walls stacked high with gluten free goodies, wines and beers and beverages! Frozen cooler with local gluten free bakeries like Rise and Sweet 27 items. Rows and rows of wine. Stocked full of gelato. I didn't realize they do have gluten items too, so make sure to ask for gluten free menu if you have allergy concerns. My kid ordered a pizza... was a little surprised they use against the grain crusts! I would have probably been a little upset about a basic grocery store crust... but..... we love against the grain We were warned food would take 10 minutes, which was fine.... We waited and waited, it took 30. Everything was average. Nothing stood out. Crab cake sandwich was the best, but still only ok, it would have been better without bread. Even pizza lacked flavor. I'm not sure we would return. read more

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Very happy with this neighborhood spot which has some tables inside, along with many wines for sale. I really enjoyed the lamb and beef gyro (crispy, well salted), which came with pita, a creamy yoghurt tzatziki, nicely crunchy and lightly sweet onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. The bacon cheese and egg sandwich was a real hit too, and my child demolished it all and relished every bite. Great online ordering platform and the order only took about 20-25 minutes. There are a few free parking spots in the back though it's been of a tiny lot where some spots block others. read more

I could use more cheese on my sandwich and toast the bread a little bit longer. The pasta was warm. I like cold pasta salad. Had a good taste to the pasta. read more

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Friendly people, good food, and very relaxed atmosphere. Came here to work and eat while my car was being fixed next door, and was delighted! I'm gluten-free, and there was no issue with my delicious breakfast sandwich. Coffee is self-serve and excellently strong; I have to be careful I don't overcaffeinate myself, heh. Will definitely be back; I'm intrigued by the gelato and the chicken tikka read more

Nice little place, excellent breakfast. A mix of nice dining and convenience store with wine and beer. Would visit again next trip for sure. read more

So glad to see the quality hasn't changed with the new management! The Spring Chicken Wrap remains my absolute favorite. The owner's son is very welcoming, which adds a nice personal touch. Service is generally good, but the staff could be a little more upbeat and friendly with their greetings. Great spot with lots of potential--keep it up! read more

Came here because my kids are gluten free and they loved it. The food is great from their entrees to their desserts. If you aren't gluten free that's fine too they have a huge menu. My favorite part was the service. They were so friendly. I highly recommend this place and would come back. read more

Food - 1 star Ordered the turkey rueben and these are all the things they did wrong: They use cole slaw instead of sauerkraut (if you're going to do that, you have to list it on the menu because of the people who HATE mayo). There was only 1.6 oz of turkey. After eating the first half of my sandwich and thinking "this is all cole slaw," I weighed the turkey that was left on the remaining half sandwich, and it was .8 oz. There was no Russian dressing. Service - nothing special, 2 stars. Men behind the counter did not produce service with a smile, but were not jerks either. read more

Had a great experience at this restaurant! The food was fresh and flavorful, the portions generous, and the service was friendly and attentive. read more

The best chicken Caesar salad wrap I've had in the area!! I also get it with a side of their buffalo sauce. It's usually pretty quick when I stop into order. Lots of seating and there's a big gluten free menu and market. read more

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The crab cakes were very mushy and lacked flavor. They do have a large selection of gluten free products and also some good wines. read more

Frozen gluten free baked goods selection. Not worth it for special occasion and would rather choose wegmans or target baked goods over theirs. Expected more from a bakery/cafe read more

I'm between two and three stars. The service is nice, friendly and helpful people. It is the food for me. Even though they have a huge menu and affordable prices, I don't think the quality is where I'd like for it to be. I was excited about their gyros but was somewhat disappointed after tasting it. I guess this place is alright if you're around and not looking for something especial. read more

Great food and staff! I personally often get take out, but can definitely dine in too. Love their gluten and dairy free options!

Fantastic steak and cheeses. They don't just serve coffee here. It is full lunch service and gets pretty busy during the weekday.

Looking for a gluten free restaurant that serves tasty food? Today, my younger granddaughter and I discovered Lilit Cafe. Located on Old Georgetown Road, in the heart of Bethesda, it is easy to find. If anyone in your family has a gluten allergy or illness, you can count on one hand the restaurants that fill their menus with gluten free options. And, truthfully, many of those lack in taste or flavor. Not Lilit Cafe, we throughly enjoyed our cheese pizza. The pizza is hot from the oven. It was topped with loads of ooey gooey cheese and a delicious red sauce. The crust was crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. My granddaughter ate three large pieces. I got the Greek salad topped with Italian meats. It was fresh, crisp, full of flavorful meats, tomatoes, Greek olives, lettuce, and peppers. The dressing was really tasty too. It was a large bowl, but I couldn't stop eating it. Service was great. The people who worked there kept checking on us to see if we needed anything. In speaking to the owner, I was not surprised to hear that the inspiration for Lilit Cafe was a close family member who could not tolerate gluten. I am so happy, that they decided to turn a hardship into a dream come true for people with gluten intolerance. Kudos to them! Insert applause! They have a large wine and beer selection. All of the drinks are bottled, but they have a huge wall of assorted drinks to choose from. We finished our lunch off with a cookies and cream cupcake. Lilit Cafe had 12 different flavors of Gluten Free cupcakes. That is unheard of!! We had a hard time picking out our favorite. It was really good! We were disappointed in the condition of the bathroom. There is one bathroom for both men and women and it needed some attention. There are tables to sit and enjoy your lunch or a thriving take out service. For us, this was a dream come true, we could go to a restaurant without the fear of getting ill and knowing we had a variety of choices to order and they all tasted great! We will definitely be back. read more

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A quaint restaurant that had a diverse regular and gluten-free menu. They had an impressive gelato station at the entrance and various wine and beverage racks in the back. We were able to nab street parking alongside the restaurant and were greeted warmly upon entering. We were given menus and told to place our order near at the back register when we were ready. Unfortunately they don't offer the three course meal special anymore but wines were provided at a reduced cost if purchased with an entree. We didn't have to pay when ordering but we needed to return to the register afterwards to complete the bill. =ORDERED= Besides wine, bottled drinks common in convenience stores were up for grabs. *Meat Lasagna: included a side of Caesars salad. Huge slice of lasagna and could be easily shared between two people. Predominantly ground beef smothered in tomato sauce with bits of pasta sheets and cheese. Had good flavor but I wished the pasta wasn't as soggy so the lasagna could have had more structural integrity. Salad was average with thick dressing. *Chicken Tikka Masala: included basmati rice and a side salad. Rice was fluffy and went well with the salty curry sauce. Had lots of tender chicken and the salad cut through with cream and spices. The salad would have benefited from the vegetables being cut a bit finer as the bell pepper and onion slices were on the thicker side. Both dishes were incredibly large and affordable. I wouldn't say that either dish was extraordinary but the value was undeniable. Service was polite and efficient despite the strange ordering system. A family friendly establishment that served filling dishes that were a portion of the prices offered anywhere else. read more

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I got the sienna panini and it was delicious. Very nice staff. Cute spot to hang out or just get take out. Next time I'll be trying the baked goods. read more

Pre-ordered two sets from their three course menu. There were many free street parking nearby. Arrived after half hours and our dinners were ready. They were great for two people! House Salad and Caesar Salad were in good quantities. Teriyaki Salmon was very juicy. Lemon Chicken was quite tender. Both Gulab Jamun and Flourless Chocolate Cake were delicious to finish the dinner. read more

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Came in for a quick bite, and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and coziness of this cafe. I got the Torino Panini, and it had delicious, juicy chunks of chicken sandwiched between gooey cheese and pickled red peppers. A perfect sandwich! I was also surprised by the great wine deals inside. A lot of the other patrons were drinking and catching up inside. A unique cafe with a selection of alcohol for purchase, alcohol to drink inside, a diner for food, homemade gelato, and snacks available! Service was fast and efficient. I will continue to support businesses like this, thanks Lilit Cafe! read more

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Wanted to love it...This place has an old school charm about it, because it's a restaurant inside a mom n' pop corner store. I came here based on the stellar reviews. After dining here I have to be honest and say that I love my food flavorful and delicious, and that is exactly what I expected based on the reviews... Service was fast, but my kebab, rice, and salad combo left a lot to be desired. The kebab was missing so much authentic flavor, and I was confused by the marinara the kebab were nestled in. The white rice also fell pretty flat. The salad was fresh and I enjoyed the balsamic vinegar dressing. The dairy and gluten-free cupcakes surprised us, because we honestly aren't used to having so ma y options. The peanut butter cupcake was solid, but the cookies and cream cupcake was missing so much flavor. read more

So good! We stayed at a nearby hotel and looked for breakfast spots with the best reviews. It's a wine store and a little cafe. The staff are friendly and the food was good as well read more

We were staying at a nearby hotel and looked up gluten free restaurants in the area. We found this place and I'll have to say the service AND the food was 10 outta 10. They had tons of gluten free options and a few vegan options too. Food was very flavorful and accommodating to our preferences. We ordered a Margarita Pizza with extra basil GF, Baked Goat Cheese on Toast Grilled Vegetable, Balsamic Glaze GF, Brie Melt also GF anddddd 3 cupcakes all GF. We got the Peanut butter, coconut and carrot cake cupcakes. My fav was coconut! They're not too sweet and the frosting to cake ratio is perfect! The service was also amazing, they checked on us multiple times and brought over everything that we needed, quickly. They did have a lot of wine and champagne options, but we didn't indulge this time around. We were excited to find a place with amazing gluten free options and look forward to coming back! read more

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I was meeting a friend in Bethesda and neither of us live there. I searched on Yelp and found this place. The workers are very friendly! The restaurant and bathroom was clean. Our sandwiches and fries were great. It was a perfect place to meet for lunch and be able to sit and talk. I would definitely recommend coming here. read more

Known for its gluten free menu, Lilit really is a nice comfortable place to sit and separate from things outside. Set in a wine/market type place-this eatery has warm sandwiches, low cal gelato, and healthy stuff. The hummus plate was above average with cut up cucumbers and warmed pita. Water brought cheerfully. read more

Lilit Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

We ordered online and picked up the meals. The food was prepared on time, and we parked the back lot and picked it up smoothly. I got a could caprese sandwich with side salad and could choose a bread from various options. My friend got caprese panini and enjoyed it. I would say the meals are reasonably priced and good. The online order was simple and easy as well. read more

Lilit Cafe has a casual European cafe atmosphere with wide selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Fairly swift service;, variety of gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan meals as well their regular menu offerings. They are very allergy aware. We often eat at Lilit's to celebrate special occasions. Menu includes sandwiches and dinner entrees. We enjoy their pizza, too. Excellent gf pizza crust! Good size portions are served. Even offer gf cupcakes and gelato. read more

I ordered a steak and cheese sub for delivery, and requested "half the usual amount of mayonnaise". I have made the same order in person, for pick up, and delivery before with no problem so it seems unlikely this was a misunderstanding.... Tonight someone put ALL of the mayonnaise on 1/2 of the sandwich. One half was swimming in mayo, the other side had none. I will not be ordering again. Lilit cafe responded with this "Hi David, sorry for misunderstanding. Please order next time mayonnaise on side for no more confusion. Thank you" - what misunderstanding? This was a disgusting joke by their employee - no apology, no attempt to make it right. If they can't get a simple instruction like this right, I can't trust the food preparation there at all. I will not be returning to Lilit after being a customer for years. read more

Lilit Cafe - A stupid joke that cost them a customer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

We were looking to have something light for dinner. Found this cafe. There are a lot of options on their menu. As well they have a complete gluten free menu, which is also great to see. One nice feature of this restaurant is that they sell full bottles of wine, which you can have with your meal for an uncorking fee. We had lentil soup, chicken vegetable soup, and their crab cake platter. Everything was good, but nothing spectacular ... I would say the crab cake was excellent - full of chunks of crab meat. Their menu is very extensive, so I think it would be good to come back and try some of their other dishes. read more

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I have celiac and have to eat gluten free. I came here about ten years ago and had a wonderful, safe dinner, and finally made it back today after far too long! Their cheesecake and gelato are out of the world, and I can't wait to come back for a full meal. Huge gluten free menu and wonderful staff! read more

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Very friendly restaurant with many gluten free options. We have been twice and really liked all the food that we ordered. The portions are very large. There is also an assortment of gluten free frozen foods that you can purchase. They also have Kinnikinnick mixes which are the best and hard to find elsewhere. read more

We live in PA and dined in here on my 5 year old's birthday. The staff was super friendly and even brought him a complimentary cupcake with a candle! The food was good, service was fast, and so many GF options! Would come back! read more

Great independent lunch spot, with everything from sandwiches and breakfast to ice cream and cupcakes! Plenty of seating inside and the service was pretty prompt. The sandwich portions are HUGE! read more

I love that they have a gluten-free menu. They also sell gluten-free items in their store - and delicious cupcakes! All their food is good, but I love their lasagna. read more

Perfectly allergy friendly, genuine customer service, and my first ever gluten free crab cake! Thank you for creating a sweet experience in the middle of DC traffic & chaos! We were so well taken care of & will return whenever we are in the area. read more

Lilit Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Full gluten-free and non-gluten-free menus. With delicious, made-from-scratch standards, fresh seafood and spicy Indian options, the Lilit Cafe has something for everyone. Everything they do, they do well. There is also a small gluten-free grocery and great beer and wine selection of drinks that you can consume at your table. This restaurant is the hands down favorite of my entire family. read more

Conveniently located on Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda, Lilit Cafe is a good spot to swing by if you need a quick meal. There's no parking lot, so you will either have to find parking on the street or in a garage nearby. We were able to find street parking pretty easily on a Sunday afternoon. Lilit Cafe doubles as both a cafe and a store. There are a variety of frozen breads and baked goods available, some dry pastas, and other gluten free goods. May be worth a quick browse while you wait for your food. I ordered a gluten-free egg and sausage bagel sandwich, while my boyfriend ordered the same, but with a normal bagel. He also ordered hash browns. Both were alright, they were exactly what you'd expect of an egg and sausage bagel sandwich. I had pretty high hopes for Lilit Cafe and was impressed that they had so many gluten free options, however, I was slightly disappointed by their customer service and attention in general. That was the real damper to dining there. The waiter came by, jotted down our extremely simple order, came back with just the two sandwiches. We waited for a while to see if the hash browns were coming out later. 15 minutes passed and we were almost finished with our sandwiches, so my boyfriend got the attention of the waiter who looked over at us, asked us what we wanted, and just stood there across the room. Did he expect us to yell across the room and ask for the hash browns we never received? We waited until he realized that walking over to our table was the proper avenue, and then we politely asked if the hash browns were coming out. Clearly he had forgotten that part of the order, or someone in the kitchen did. Nonetheless, the hash browns eventually came out. Again, decent. Being a place that serves mediocre food, at the very least, the staff could try being more than just mediocre? But I suppose that'd be asking too much. Overall, solid 3 stars. Food is alright. Staff could be better. Prices are decent. I would most likely choose another restaurant/cafe before coming back here. Honestly, so many restaurants now offer gluten-free options that the only reason to ever come here would be if you truly had a gluten allergy--although I'm not even sure how careful they are with cross-contamination given the amount of attention they give to their customers... read more

Lilit Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Our lunch was desserts first kind of varied and the staff were supportive of our party of four as we stayed on through salads topped with crab cakes and omelets with tea and coffee aplenty ending with something for everyone gelatos. Tables enough but barely so. read more