Been meaning to go here for a while based on all the great things I've heard about The Smoky Mug. I…read morewas not disappointed when I finally had the chance to check them out. The food and service were top notch. We sat at the bar which gave us a good view of all the happening. There is plenty of room to sit inside as well as out. I am a sucker for smoked turkey and was extra excited to hear they still had some. That with the greens and potato salad was the perfect. The turkey was flavorful and juicy. The greens have just the right amount of spice and the potato salad cooled it down. Can't forget to mention the tortillas! So good! I will for sure be back.

Good brisket and pulled pork. The hatch man & cheeses was tasty as was the potato salad. The fried…read morepotatoes were meh. They are very stingy with their bbq sauce. It's good but not amazing and we had to ask three people to get some. Weird! The design of the space is nice.

Stopped by for a sweet treat and I was able to get two scoops with a split flavor for $7.50. I got…read morethe passion fruit sorbet and butter brickle. The ice cream was very good! The flavor was sweet and tasted amazing! Some of the best ice cream I've had. Definitely swing by during a hot day! Staff were friendly. Parking can be a bit difficult as it's street parking. Overall a great ice cream shop that I would gladly come back to if I'm on this side of town! Food(50%): 8.8 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%):8.0 Overall: 8.4/10

Ruby Scoops took me back to my inner child with their Peeps and Lemon Lavender Crunch ice cream…read more The only way I can describe it is Easter in a cup. My friend was visiting from DC for the first time and got the passionfruit sorbet. She took one bite and said it brought her right back to when she was in Brazil. I can't wait to go back and have their snow cones with their homemade syrup flavors and condensed milk on top! Thank you for putting together such wonderful flavors together.

My husband enjoyed the strawberry cake with lemon frosting. I enjoyed the blondie. The woman who…read moregreeted us took the time to describe all options.

Good quality bakery items. It's so good. Service is wonderful. My number 1 place to go for sweets.read more

I love a gooey sourdough-like bagel. Brookland Park is one of my fave neighborhoods. It's fun to…read moresit at a seat by the window and people watch from Julio's. They also have a cute parklet to sit at outside. The menu is very simple and they have a few options to pick from. I really love their plain bagel. I've tried it with their egg and cheddar cheese and added sausage which I adored. I also tried it a separate time with cream cheese and enjoyed it a lot. If you're here on a weekend, you'll want to come on the earlier side because the line can go out the door. However, things move relatively quickly. The woman who has helped me at the counter each time was extremely sweet. I like that they have Recluse Coffee here. Last time I got a latte and it was divine. On my first visit, I got an alfajor and I have to admit while I haven't found one that reminds me of my faves growing up, it was the best I've had in a long time. A friend of mine got the lox bagel and really liked it. For a Richmond bagel shop, I'd recommend checking this local gem out.

I'm in love with the lox bagels at Julio's!! Their bagels taste so fresh and they don't skimp out…read moreon the everything season. Their coffee is so good since they get their beans local from Recluse. They have a few seats inside by the windows and outside, but I usually just take out. Definitely my go-to bagel place when I have a free morning!

A must go for super yummy smoothies and juice! The owner here is incredible and super sweet. I…read moreusually prefer to make my own smoothies at home, but I'm always excited to treat myself at this place. The Green Goddess My favorite drink on the menu! I always dream about how good it is. I will add it tasted a little different today versus the three previous times I've gotten it (which I liked more), but it's still good! Seafood Salad I wanted more from this. I was excited to try this vegan salad because I've had a lot of yummy vegan seafood creations. Unfortunately, this one didn't make the cut. I wanted the heart of palm to be prepared a little differently and think I was hoping for seaweed inside.

Stopped in to grab an early lunch, which ended up being a small Ebony Island Hangover (for…read morehydration) and the VLT (vegan bacon, lettuce and tomato) sandwich. While both were delicious and made of quality ingredients, $18.03 is a lot to pay for a small juice and a tiny sandwich. For that reason, Ms. Bee's won't likely be a place I'll frequent, but it is a great spot for when you want good, whole food and friendly, warm service.

Best new place in the neighborhood! The food is good and fresh, and the prices are good. The owner…read moreis super sweet and his wife is a beautiful gem. The service is always great. I plan on trying everything on the menu. My favorite so far is the Big Breakfast. It's plenty of food for a great price. I encourage everyone to check it out. I am there about 1-3xs a week. The prices are lower in-store and I live 3 blocks away anyway. I cant express enough the bang for your buck here. Plus there is something for everyone on the menu. His wife's dish of the day is fire. As a chef I'm always looking for great new foods to try. This place delivers everytime.

From the owner: Where Fresh Mediterranean Flavors Meet American Favorites — Made from Scratch, Served Fast.”…read more It shows: • You’re offering Mediterranean (gyros, shawarma, falafel) • You still serve American comfort food • Everything is fresh and homemade • It’s quick and convenient

Amazing food and really sweet staff! Had the chili garlic pancit and lechon kawali. Both were…read moregreat. Highly recommend!

I truly want to give 5 stars because am 1/3 Filipina and I love to support my kababayan but I'd…read morelike to give constructive feedback so Auntie Ning's can even have better repeat following or patronage. The pork sisig was a 3.5 - pork was too minced that by the time they cook it and it was shriveled, it's just like bottom of the pan bits. Longanisa bowl was a 3 because they didn't use the right sweet longanisa (would be nice if the longanisa was left whole and not cut up). The garlic rice seems to be cooked in chicken broth and garlic so it was more of sticky rice rather than true regular rice texture infused with garlic. The service was definitely a 5, welcoming, friendly and helpful. They have handwritten thank you's on their brown paper to-go handle bags!

My elderly mother was attempting to purchase a lottery ticket for this store and the worker…read moresnatched money from her hand. He gave a contrived "sorry" and assumed that it was acceptable. This is not the first time that I've seen the workers disrespect the customers, especially African-Americans. We will never patronize this business again. I would give them no stars

No, Yelp, businesses can't be doing their best during COVID if they aren't enforcing mask mandates,…read morejust like this store. They aren't enforcing for customers nor themselves. I won't bother eating here anymore either after seeing dude go from ringing me up on the register, to handling food they plan on serving to customers, then back to me - absolutely no gloves! Even got the food stain on my receipt to prove it smh. The store is dirty and not kept well-cleaned. I used to come here for coffee everyday but not anymore.

Wow! Cute little side street burger joint. Walk up, pickup or delivery only…read more Ordered a double bacon burger and a spicy chicken. Split with the hubs.... They even cut them in half for us. So freaking good. Bacon was chopped up, first time I've had it like that on a burger and honestly it's genius. You get bacon with every bite and dont have to worry about pulling a piece completely off your burger when you take a bite. Spicy chicken was super tasty, had a really good favor. But, while you could taste spice, it was definitely on the mild side. Onion rings were crispy. The gals at the counter were super sweet too. Great on the go dinner spot for us on our roadtrip. Recommend!!

If you're a burger lover like me, Slay is the spot! Finally made it here, and wow, Slay nailed it…read more Juicy, cheesy, perfectly meaty with a soft bun and toppings spilling out the sides. This is the kind of burger that makes you want to take a nap afterward and I did. Slay is absolutely a Brookland Park staple. Everything about it screams indulgence, so maybe not an everyday thing unless you're okay with putting on a few extra pounds. Totally worth it for a treat. Slay is all that and a bag of chips.