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    3.1 (43 reviews)
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    Some morning humor: Gotta love this short, paper straw!
    Rumit P.

    This is one of the few downtown DC locations. The one on 18th and H St NW seems to be indefinitely closed because of COVID. I typically order a coffee and some kind of pastry or entree. The staff are always attentive, friendly, and have my mobile order ready in the pickup spots and acknowledge me when I enter and before I leave. My coffee made prepared just as I requested and was ready as soon as I arrived. The interior is small and does not accommodate too many dine-in customers, and they have a single table for outdoor seating. I love that this is not a busy location!

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    Erica L.

    I'm a regular here. This is right near my office and great for grabbing fast and easy lunch. Mobile orders are prepared quick. The only reason this place doesn't get a 5 star is because the inside is small with very little seating. It's almost like you have to take your food to go. Also they use kiosks for ordering and once I was instructed to use it instead of being able to order at the register with a person. I felt this was impersonal but hey it might be why they move so fast.

    Ro L.

    During my recent trip to DC I was lucky enough to pass by this Panera to get my free Birthday reward before it expired. This location is small, not good for large groups, perfect for studying or relaxing for a bit. Upon entering the employee, a young woman, at the register just stood around while I waited to be helped. I asked for help, ordered a piece of crumb coffee cake, and took it to go. Sadly, when I opened the bag to eat it, the cake was dry and hard. I had to throw it away. Panera is one of my favorite spots and I will definitely continue to visit my local Panera. 4 stars for past experience

    A half-full (or half empty if you're a pessimist) attempt at the Baja Mac & Cheese sans Avocado because... well not sure
    Mark N.

    This is for the Panera on L Street. Food is great (but pricey) and there's lots of healthy, tasty options. But for some reason they cannot get the Baja Mac & Cheese right. The first time I ordered it, it was regular Mac & cheese. The second time it had diced tomatoes but no avocado and it was only half full! What is so difficult about this? I get the grab and go so I don't think to check my order before I toddle out the door. I will change that tactic!

    Turkey Chilli
    Alexia H.

    After having to fast all night for an MRI next door at Medstar I was starving looking for food in the area. Being that it was late in the day, all the lil cafes surrounding the medstar complex were closed so I thought I was short but luckily Panera was open. I reluctantly went in because I'm not a big Panera fan, but I am glad I grabbed food from here! The service was very friendly, I was helped by Jhadzia and she was awesome, very patient and helpful. I had the turkey chili and it had so many random legumes in it and that's right up my alley. Really fresh and flavorful. it came with chips and an apple too! The interior was very clean and not busy at all. The location is really close to GWU. I might just be a Panera fan now, I'll definitely be dining in again after my next doctor's appointment.

    Amanda S.

    So yea, microwaved cheese sandwiches are NOT the same a grilled cheese...come one guys ‍ you had one job, just grill the sandwich! One bite in and I'm literally having to pull the sandwich unreasonably far because it can't hold it together and definitely had no crunch(due to being microwaved-gross) 7-8$ for a microwaved sandwich and bag of chips...that's not worth it. What didn't help was the little fuzzies and fabric that was on the surface of the melded 'microwaved' cheese. WTH guys? Talk about Hells Kitchen! Never been so dissatisfied with Panera-thankful I don't live by this one or else I would never have this indecent and poor Panera service ever again.

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    Unconventional Diner - Lebanese Fried Rice

    Unconventional Diner

    4.4(3.5k reviews)
    1.2 miShaw, Downtown
    $$

    High quality elevated diner food at a reasonable price in DC. Brunch is an option every day before…read more3:45PM. Recommend the corned beef hash. Big chunks of meat, potato with roasted onions and celery, all with a black pepper gravy. Comes with two sunny-side eggs. You will be stuffed. Biscuits are great too. Coffee is solid. Reservations by Resy. Online ordering here https://order.online/store/unconventional-diner-washington-295238

    True to its name, Unconventional Diner is not your average brunch spot - it delivers on fun and…read moreunique dishes (available until 3:45pm). The Tikka dish with fried egg was tasty, but wish paneer or larger protein option was built-in (not an upcharge)! The creamy red Tikka curry sauce, caramelized onions, crispy brussel sprouts, and fried ere tasty and paired well, the dish felt incomplete and something was missing, maybe some paneer or naan? I paid $5 for a side of zesty naan topped with different spices and really wish it came with the dish just came with it. While I was tempted to order the falafel, I couldn't justify shelling out another $5 for another upcharge and spend $10 on them for a total of $26 for just an entree - when these 2 upcharges should have been included in the entree by default. Wish there were more fun vegetarian dishes on the menu. Might come back for drinks and to explore the menu!

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    Space is large, bright, and contemporary. Reservations recommended.

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    Life Alive Organic Cafe West End

    Life Alive Organic Cafe West End

    4.2(67 reviews)
    0.3 miWest End
    Healthy dining
    Casual dining

    This was the perfect nutritional start to the day. We're on a family trip and I'm trying my…read moredarnedest to keep packing nutrition just as we would at home (or at least close to it). We ordered a variety of dishes to share as a family- the green açaí bowl, banana date oat latte, breakfast hash and green egg wrap. All were packed with veggies and I appreciated that they had some nutritional info on the menu. The server was sweet and we loved everything we tried. I also appreciated that they have ginger shots, a variety of bowls and smoothies that we could explore on a future visit. Overall, a am dunk for our crew!

    My lunch companion and I wanted to try a new healthy place and decided on this location. Stepping…read moreinto the restaurant, we were greeted by one of the more unfriendly hosts/cashier I have encountered in a long time. She seemed to act as though our simple questions about what to order and what's popular in the menu was an inconvenience to her, although we indicated it was our first time at the restaurant. We ordered our food with the host/cashier and waited at our table for the food to be delivered. My companion's food was delivered and the server asked us if there was anything else. I said my food hadn't come and she asked me what I ordered. I told her it was the Greek goddess. I had to wait quite a long time for my meal to arrive and when it did, the server placed the plate on the table, grabbed the table number and walked away.No apology for the extended wait, no, "enjoy your meal." It was quite rude. The Greek goddess was pretty bland and my friend's soup was boring. The Falafel pita was ok. We have lots of options for lunch in Washington DC. I will not return to this establishment, ever.

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    Life Alive Organic Cafe West End
    Life Alive Organic Cafe West End

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    HipCityVeg

    HipCityVeg

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    I love you guys sooooooo much omg. my go to order is the meal deal with the basic b burger, medium…read morefries, campfire bbq, and sweetened green tea. holy crap it's so good. honorable mentions are the philly cheesesteak and veggie burger as well I was devastated when the DuPont circle location closed. I need the Chinatown location to never close so I'm writing this review

    This was really good!! I had this place bookmarked since the previous time I visited DC. We had…read moreattended a hockey game and were starving afterwards. As we were walking back towards our hotel, we actually were passing here so I chose it for our din din spot. I thought for sure it was going to be packed but luckily it was not. I knew I wanted a burger but was struggling with choosing which one. Hubs knew he wanted the Cheesesteak and knew I wanted fries. I went with the Smokehouse burger. We grabbed a seat and did not wait long for our food to come out. I really enjoyed my burger and scarfed it down! I paid for sauces, which were tiny and super overpriced. Hubs enjoyed his cheesesteak but he prefers meat. I had a bite and thought it was really flavorful and very closely tasting like the real thing. I noticed later this is a chain, which is pretty cool. I think the prices were pretty steep so I might skip on the fries next time. The food could have been warmer as well. Definitely worth a visit and will most likely be back when in DC again.

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    Buffalo Bella burger (fried mushroom) and sweet potato fries

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    L'Ardente - 40-Layer Lasagna.

    L'Ardente

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$$

    There are some nights you know you'll remember long after they're over. This was one of them…read more My wife and I chose L'Ardente to celebrate two of the most important days in our life together: her birthday and our wedding anniversary. From the moment we arrived, we felt like our celebration mattered to the people taking care of us. The food was incredible. We started with the Duck Hunt and Cesare salad, followed by the 40-Layer Lasagna, which absolutely deserves every bit of its reputation. Our cocktails, the Arancia Rossa Margarita and Negroni Fumo, were beautiful and delicious. We finished with the Gianduja S'Mores and Pesca Arrostita, and somehow each course just kept getting better. But as good as the food was, the people are what we'll remember most. Talya was incredible. She was attentive, warm, and genuinely kind, making us feel completely at ease from the moment we sat down until the very end of the night. She made wonderful recommendations, checked on us at all the right moments, and genuinely cared that we were enjoying our night. And then there was Robin, the Guest Relations Manager. She made us feel less like guests at a restaurant and more like people being welcomed into someone's home. She checked on us throughout the evening, celebrated with us, and made sure our night felt special from beginning to end. At the end of dinner, we were surprised with two complimentary chocolate cakes, one for our anniversary and one for my wife's birthday, along with cards celebrating each occasion. Those personal touches meant so much to us and were the perfect ending to an already beautiful night. When you're celebrating the person you love most, you hope the place you choose somehow rises to the occasion. L'Ardente did that and more. The food was exceptional, the atmosphere was beautiful, but the hospitality is what will bring us back. Thank you, Talya, Robin, and the entire L'Ardente team. You helped make a day that already means the world to us feel even more special. We won't forget it.

    Celebrated my birthday at L'Ardente and they did NOT disappoint! The lobster pasta and that famous…read more40-layer short rib lasagna were absolutely delicious. My drink was the Pornstar Martini with caviar, cute presentation, but they can keep the caviar next time . The ambiance was EVERYTHING, the customer service was amazing, and they even surprised me with cake and a candle. I LOVE L'ARDENTE!

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    L'Ardente - Soft Serve - Vanilla Fior di Panna Gelato (v,gf) | Mango-Passion Fruit Sorbet (v+,gf) |

    Soft Serve - Vanilla Fior di Panna Gelato (v,gf) | Mango-Passion Fruit Sorbet (v+,gf) |

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    Caruso's Grocery - Spicy Neapolitan Ragu

    Caruso's Grocery

    4.6(347 reviews)
    3.6 miCapitol Hill
    $$

    I found this restaurant at the last minute and boy am I glad we did!…read more We arrived at around 7:45 and the place was packed. The hostess told us we likely wouldn't sit until 9:45 so I inquired about the bar and the manager quickly stepped in to put us on a waitlist. Since the restaurant is connected to a food hall of sorts, she recommended we grab a drink there while we wait. Shortly after we got our drink, we received notification of an opening and were seated by 8:15. We had the burrata appetizer, Ragú x 2, and the seafood fra diavolo. The burrata was one of the best I've had since they serve it with pesto, pine nuts, and garlic bread. It was truly divine! The Ragú was not far behind. Incredible flavor and a generous portion. The seafood dish had a nice kick and had plenty of seafood, which is not common as of late. All dishes were also priced reasonably for the quality you received. As we sat at the bar, we had pleasant conversation with the bartender and finished our meal with a small cannoli that really sealed the deal. If you're looking for excellent Italian food in DC without breaking the bank, look no further than Caruso's grocery! However, I'd recommend reserving ahead of time because it's certainly not a secret. LOL

    I picked this place as my birthday dinner with some girlfriends. I was unsure of the vibe, food etc…read morebefore arriving. The place gives cozy speakeasy vibes. We we sat down the waitress was very friendly and welcoming. She knew alot about the menu items and such. As soon as she handed me the wine menu and saw Chianti as one of the wines, I didnt hesitate to get a bottle for the table (I love Chianti with a story behind it). We ordered the Creamy Burrata, with Grilled Bread and four cheese sauce and the calamari for the appitizers. All of the appetizers were amazing and Im a sucker for grilled crushy bread. For the main course i ordered the Trout Piccata. The fish was cooked to perfection and the veggies were well seasoned. My friends ordered the chicken piccata, Caruso Alfredo and baked Cavatelli. Everything was good. Next up we ordered the butterfinger sundae, Nutella cannoli and tiramisu. The sundae base is chocolate ice cream. If you are fan of chocolate ice cream you will love the sundae. Overall great experience and I will definitely return!

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    View from the bar

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