It's what I like to consider a hidden gem. And I love that they allow tablets and laptops so it…read morejust gives an intimate and cozy vibe. They have seasonal lattes. In the fall I tried their Apple latte. This time I got the vanilla caramel iced latte and it was sweet but not too sweet and their almond croissant which is huge. Both were good. They also have a bulletin board where local business and people post events which is pretty cool. The workers are always friendly which is nice. Oh and it's cheaper than Starbucks that's a whole plus in my book!

Back at Sugar Hill Cafe after years away!…read more I used to live in the neighborhood when Sugar Hill first opened. It was my go-to spot for studying, meeting for coffee with friends, or grabbing a drink to or from work. I'm glad to see it's still open, and still as good as ever! I love that it's close to the train station, close to the street but tucked away underground, and the service is always fast and friendly. A handful of seats are normally available inside but I've also seen it super packed. Got a matcha lemonade for this unusually hot autumn October weather. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

The demeanor of the man who takes orders at the front counter in the morning is rude and cold. When…read moreI placed my order he assumed I was sitting at the bar, and I informed him I wanted a table. Then he told me in an abrupt tone I'd need to go back and be seated. I didn't feel welcome, but I wanted a place to just get some work done and this is one of the few options of cafes in this immediate area for that. The croissant I had was good. My server was very slow and distracted. I had to get his attention as he seemed to forget about my food or bringing me a check. I wouldn't be too eager to return and would first explore other options nearby

There was a time when I didn't like Dear Mama. Too many changes all at once... like certain seats…read moresuddenly being table service. Sometimes I just want to sit in silence with my coffee and my laptop with no extra friction. And yet... I keep coming back. I've been here so many times. Their drinks are genuinely delicious, and the staff is consistently great and friendly, which goes a long way. Their caramel latte is so tasty, Starbucks couldn't compare. I also really like their loyalty/rewards system--it actually feels worth it. Add in the convenience of the location and how close it is to my apartment near Columbia, and it's hard not to default to this place. Neighborhood gem for sure.

Place has been here for 7 years and why am I only finding out about it now?…read more Only had coffee, but it was fresh and delicious. Place smells good, I'm willing to bet that their food is also delicious. Will have to be back again

Refuses to give wifi. sorry, you can have the best coffee in…read morethe world, but for a coffee shop (a sit down type no less) not to provide WiFi in 2026 is unacceptable.

What a gem ! You might not get yourself to be in that…read moreneighborhood very often (even though it's a pretty cool one with beautiful architecture & buildings) But if you are - go to this charming place with great espresso and great vibe & service. In addition- you got to try this shrimp po boy ! It's ridiculously delicious! Definitely recommended !!!!

It's fun in here! I went in a little before 11a on Thursday and they had the best jams. I ordered a…read morematcha and a chicken sausage, egg and pepper jack cheese breakfast sandwich on a biscuit. I would have liked my biscuit to be a little more fluffy, but appreciated the multiple cheese options and sausage alternative. Matcha was great! NBHD is spacious and the decor is super cute and comfy. Loved the enclosed outsoor seating. Currently too cold to enjoy but strikes me as a delightful spot for people watching and soul nourishment. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed and am looking forward to stopping by again. The shrimp po' boy is calling my name!

Can't say enough good things about the food, friendly service, and vibe. This isn't your regular…read morebodega -- it's 100x better.

That food was disgusting and I wasted my money! The chop cheese had no cheese, onions, peppers,…read moremayonnaise, ketchup or seasoning. Took one bite and threw it away. Also, they charged me for an orange juice and never delivered it. I wish I could give no stars!!!

All around, this is a three star experience. The food is ok (some is poisonous), the service is…read morefine, and the atmosphere is pretty clean. We had ordered some chicken over rice, curly fries, and a protein smoothie. The restaurant proactively called us to inform us some ingredients of the protein smoothie we're out of stock and we were able to make a substitution quite easily. The curly fries are pretty good and well seasoned. It's definitely a frozen packaged item, but this restaurant cooks them very well. The chicken over rice is pretty decent but has some major issues. Nothing crazy to write home about, but it gets the job done in terms of the meat and rice. The giant issue comes with the tomatoes and lettuce. I believe it's the tomatoes, but eating them had an extremely strong chemical cleaner taste and smell. I believe this restaurant has not properly washed those vegetables, or they have gone extremely bad and are still being used. Whatever it is, it tasted like something that could be poisonous and harm you. I definitely recommend asking that they do not put any veggies in your bowl. Atmosphere is fine. They have a wide selection of anything you could need and it is all neatly organized.

I don't know if delis are the only business in the area with a high probability of being a…read moresustainable business model but there seems to be a good number of deli/mini markets that have opened up in the area recently. That being said I've been here to #1 Columbia Deli a few times and mostly for the Cheese Burger Lunch Special, which was fairly good and also included a soda. My order was processed pretty quickly. The space itself is fairly clean and has an extensive inventory of items that you find a mini mart/deli type place. They have alcohol, chips, candy, ice cream, toilet paper, deli meats, etc. A whole variety of things. Although I haven't really shopped for any actual items there so I can't vouch for the pricing/value outside of the lunch special, which I think is a good deal.

I came in today for my usual $1.50 coffee. I gave her a $10 bill (I never carry cash so I'm 100%…read moresure I only brought $10 here), she gave me $3.50 change and insisted I gave her a $5. I'm very not happy and this Yelp review is my only outlet.

Previously, I was coming here at least once a week to get a bacon, egg, and cheese. I was satisfied…read moreat first, but then I started realizing that they started becoming cheaper and cheaper with the bacon. I started trying different things in the menu, and one day I ordered take out, and the food was DISTURBINGLY bad! The bacon cheeseburger tasted like plastic; the cheese was cold... the fries were a disaster... oh man, the whole order was a mess! They should be serving fresh burgers, not frozen ones!!! They officially lost me as a customer.

Small humble spot. The staff were sweet, attentive and fast! Their suggestion for my father's drink…read morehit the target - he loved it! Not to mention it was super healthy. I had the Caribbean smoothie, it was refreshing and light on my tummy. I noticed they had small bites too, which did not surprise me as this is uptown!

The store says closes at 9pm , I arrived at 8:05pm and was told they are closed. The gentleman…read morebehind the counter seemed like he didn't want to use the machines he just washed, bad for business. They should get a new worker or change store closing times.