I recently went to Koma with a friend and had a lovely Sunday brunch. Koma is in a small strip of…read morestores adjacent to Washington Adventist University. When we arrived, there were a few spaces available in their small parking lot, so we had no trouble parking. The shop is charming. They sell a few select beers and wines so it was fun to peruse them as we waited on line to order. Their menu is on boards behind the counter and they also have paper menus, which is helpful to those of us who need glasses! The staff was super friendly and helpful since I hadn't been there before. A+ to them for offering their coffee/espresso drinks in decaf! I had a vanilla latte and it had a deep, rich flavor. One of the best I've had in the area. For food, my friend had the bagel and lox and it was huge! She had to take half home. I had the garlic Boursin eggs. It was a nice pile of delicately cooked eggs, but I wished there was more garlic Boursin flavor. Still really good. It came with salad greens in a light vinaigrette, sauteed mushrooms, and avocado. Very nice dish. They have a serve-yourself water station and, though they bring out your order to your table, you must go get your cutlery and napkins. They have a nice number of tables for a small place and we were lucky to snag one. Overall, a really nice experience and I plan to go back with my husband next time.

Once again, five star meal at Koma - this time for breakfast. Can you beat this divinely presented…read moresmoked salmon platter? The brilliant jade of the avocado? I mean..... I also had the Green Machine smoothie, which surprised me with little bits of crystallized ginger, each one delivering a lovely pop of flavor. We sat outside at the picnic tables on a beautiful spring morning, and even though I rarely emerge for breakfast, I can't deny that it was worth the early excursion.

Long time Vigilante fan, first time reviewer. Since I'm not often nearby my beloved Vigilante, it's…read moretruly a treat whenever I can drop by. This past Saturday the shop was buzzing as it tends to be, filled with students back on campus. The parking lot was a bit chaotic, but I got lucky with scoring a spot. I ordered a honey cinnamon iced latte and although I was dreading a long wait (the place was packed) I was able to be in and out within about 10 mins. The latte hit and I was able to return to the beltway hustle with a little peace and caffeine. Thank you, Vigilante for always getting it right!

I stopped in at Vigilante on the recommendation of some local colleagues, and I have to say I…read morereally enjoyed it! The skateboardy vibes definitely reminded me of some of our more eclectic coffee shops up here in the PNW, and I fit right in with the crowd of remote workers and Macbookers. The coffee itself (I had an oat milk vanilla latte) was tasty and hot, and I always appreciate some nice #latteart to start my day. I did order their GOAT Toast on sourdough, and wasn't the biggest fan but it was ok. Sadly, I had to order it twice as my first order was "borrowed" by (apparently) another customer and I hadn't hear the food beeper go off. They were very gracious about making me another, though! Parking here was challenging - I had to park up the street, a couple of blocks away. Not a big deal, but worth noting.

Great find in College Park -- Tea Smoke Chicken (extra spicy) with cabbage was outstanding. The…read morechicken was super tender and moist, the sauce was phenomenal, and they don't skimp on the portion -- you get a lot of chicken. I wished the heat matched the "extra spicy" label, but the flavors were so good I'm already planning my next visit.Friendly staff, very clean spot, and a relaxed vibe that's perfect for a casual meal or takeout. I'm not an expert on authentic Chinese food, but if this is any indication, I'm all in. Definitely coming back. Would you like a one-line headline or a star rating to paste with this review?

Rating only based on 3 carryout dishes:…read more 1. Li Chun's Bing with shrimp 2. Li chun sesame noodle (Warm) with chicken 3. Cucumber salad I liked the bing but it had about 3 shrimp in it. The filling and the wrap were tasty. I'd get it again but skip the shrimp. The sesame noodles were pretty gross. I hate wasting food but couldn't finish it. Sauce was gritty and overall not very flavorful. The cucumber salad was good. Mildly spicy. Their packaging is over the top. Seems very wasteful.

Cafe Via Roma is a new Ethiopian cafe with an Italian twist. The cafe is intimate but spacious…read moreenough to host a larger group. When I walked in I immediately thought about hosting a writer's retreat here in the summer. The menu is a mix of pastries, sandwiches, and other hot foods. I got to try the smoked salmon bagel which was delicious, a biscoff inspired ice latte which I'm going back for and another sandwich that was great! My friend had the tiramisu caramel latte which she is still raving about! The owners were supper sweet and bright our food out right away.

I enjoyed my leisurely visit. Brought to my table, salmon with dill and cream cheese on a hot bagel…read morewas yummy as was my voluminous and stiffly-foamed cappuccino and chocolate-in-chocolate muffin. I stayed, listening to the soft music and the distinctive (London neighborhood?) accent from a nearby table while making good headway in my overdue library book. I look forward to returning!

I don't live in Silver Spring, however, I do feel like this place a cozy neighborhood spot. I wish…read moreI had taken a picture of the interior and the patio area. I've been here twice and the food delivers each time! This time I had the pear beet salad and it was a 10/10! Do recommend it! And, the service is friendly and inviting! The salad is was light, yet filling, and the beets were delicious! The dressing isn't over bearing and the almonds gave it a nice crunch.

Service from the new staff at the takeout section is a noticeable improvement. She actually smiles…read moreand gets the order right. The chocolate rugelach was way too doughy and dry. The key lime pie is still hands down the winner but it is a rather small portion for almost $10.

Had a great time at Board and Brew! The food was delicious and came out quickly. I really enjoyed…read morethe coffee, i'll have to try all the different options. Shout out to Braden, he was an excellent server; attentive, knowledgeable, and made the experience memorable. Can't wait to come back!

I was very impressed by Board and Brew! Board/card game focused locations I have been to in the…read morepast have often had a small menu of food, but this location had a full menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner options. We had the breakfast eggs and pancakes, and the pesto chicken sandwich and were happy with both. My favorite of the trip was the old bay fries, the Mango Sticky Rice Matcha Latte, and of course their HUGE game selection. Definitely a fun and welcoming atmosphere for a date night or meet up with a group of friends to try new games. Flagging that each person pays ~$6 for the games. But they do have discount nights advertised.

I ordered a medium strawberry shortcake for 11 adults and we all got a generous amount with some…read moreleftover. Everyone raved about the cake -- the icing was not overly sweet, the sponge was baked well and the strawberry filling in the middle was amazing. They personalized the cake with my custom message with no issues.

Apparently during the holidays, there is no whipping cream to be found. My son's birthday was…read morecoming and I went to several stores to find heavy whipping cream for the cake he likes, to utter failure. After giving up the morning of his birthday, I called Flowers to get their strawberry shortcake, which is very similar to the cake I make. I was able to pick it up at the Hyattsville location after calling several times. The issue was, this is a whipped cream cake, but apparently they too were short on whipping cream because the icing was BUTTERCREAM, which defeated the purpose of calling the bakery. I could have done buttercream at home!!! Also, the workers did not spell his name (Michael- a regular DEGULAR name with normal Western spelling) correctly. I spelled it for her three times in English AND Spanish, and she STILL wrote it Michel. MAKE IT MAKE SENSE. She "fixed" it but left the cake smudged. I am madder about the buttercream than the name though because they didn't sweeten it, so it tasted like cold hard butter instead of buttercream lol. You can't make a lightly sweetened whipped cream frosting with butter. You just can't. They don't do the same things. Flowers is a great bakery for a lot of things but they need to make better decisions in their cake baking and their staff definitely needs to take some basic spelling tests because that was awful.

Went to have breakfast today, and was duly impressed from start to finish! The staff were warm and…read morefriendly, and quick to help. Coffee: on point (and as a coffee lover, I thought it was great!). I ordered the avocado toast with over medium eggs; not only were the ingredients fresh, but everything was perfectly prepared. Hints of lemon and red pepper. Toasted sourdough that wasn't soggy. My family also enjoyed their orders of waffles and a breakfast sammy. Will def be returning!

Whatever Kaldi's did to improve their service, it's turned into one great coffee house. The coffee…read moreand food is excellent. Terrific neighborhood place that welcomes everyone.

The hot vanilla latte and iced matcha latte with vanilla are my favorites! The cold brew,…read morecappuccino, and flat white are also delicious. The coffee roasted in house here is so smooth and flavorful. The G.O.A.T Bagel with tomato, goat cheese, avocado, and Old Bay seasoning is delicious, as are the açaí bowls! The open area is a great place to work if you like a bustling environment that smells like roasting coffee! There is often limited seating available as it is a popular place for people to sit, chat, and work. For parking longer than 15 minutes, there is a paid lot just up Gallatin street next to the post office. I love the garage door entrance when the weather is nice. Feels like a nice, welcoming, community space.

Vigilante continues to roast and brew very good coffee. There's a richness in their product that…read morekeeps me coming back for more. Whatever Chris Vigilante and his team are doing: keep going, please! The loyalty program is welcome and helps regulars. I've come to enjoy the various baked goods that are for sale. This wasn't always the case. There's been a concerted effort to offer better options. Last visit, I got a pastry knot sprinkled with pistachio nuts that was scrumptious and a yummy almond croissant.

Poor service the ladys working there ignored me I have to ask twice for a cake info and look at me…read morelike a was asking for free products while they were more interested in talk with a man (co-worker) and the store was a mess the rub carpet in the entrance was rolled I most fell.

A two star place?! I beg to differ but then again the ppl reviewing don't know any better…read more If it's so awful why there's long lines all the time?! My mom got me hip. My cousins and extended fam order special cakes from here and they are damn good. They have elotes here and it's good!!!!! Tres Leches here is delicious, and thats a big compliment coming from me because I make these on the regular. The best conchas ( Mexican sweet bread) Tasty chicken or pork tamales... Customer service is great!! And for the reviewer who wrote awful Spanish music, child please... you're in Langley Park duh!! What do you expect? Yes they play bachata non stop... and that's a plus for me!!