I love this place! It's small but cozy and the beautiful pictures on the wall of icons (ie Michele…read moreObama and Tupac) game it a nice vibe. I only ordered beverages but loved both of them. The dirty chai was the best I've ever tasted! Gold Star 100% top notch winner winner tea for dinner!!! I also got the Monkey Business cold frappe. It is a perfect blend of bananas, vanilla and cinnamon. Not as good as the dirty chai but still excellent in its own right! I left very impressed and wanting more.

"It's not just Medusa that I have to fear," Diana of the Wild Isle, Daughter of Circe, and the Last…read moreof the Amazons, reminds herself as she steps confidently towards danger in Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis's Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1 (2026). "First, it will be her sisters. Stheno and Euryale. Gorgons...'Dread monsters' in the oldest texts....And yet, they have stayed by their sister's side, even though a glance from her would turn them into stone. That is love," Diana realizes, even as she contemplates that, soon, the misty cave floor under her feet will be beset with violence, meted out by Medusa's sisters, before Diana even gets a chance to explain that she is trespassing in the hopes of obtaining for Medusa the ultimate form of social justice: permanent chances for her to "look other soul[s] in the eyes...and be seen." The Black female ownership, the management, and the staff at Love Life Cafe, a snug coffee house nestled at 929 Washington Blvd in Laurel, Maryland, are fully aware how being seen is intertwined with social justice, kindness, and customer service. Black artists' drawings and paintings, some of which are for sale, adorn the walls, including "Wakanda Forever," featuring Chadwick Boseman, whom the world heartbreakingly lost too soon to cancer; "Say Their Names: Black Lives Matter," featuring Sandra Bland; whom her communities bitterly lost to police brutality; and, in a hope-filled change of pace, "Looking Up at Greatness," depicting two-year-old Parker Curry's recognition and wonder at seeing Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama at the National Portrait Gallery in March of 2018. So far, my wife has enjoyed a life-sized latte with extra hot cardamom oat milk; a life-sized cafe au Lait with the same; an açaí bowl, minus the honey and adding kiwi, pineapple, and mango; and a life-sized Hollaback Girl latte. Meanwhile, I was thrilled to devour a banana, cinnamon, and vanilla frappe appropriately dubbed "Monkey Business."

Loveee the acai and pitaya bowls!! My go to is the mixed berry açaí and the pure pitaya, but all…read morethe other bowls were delicious as well. Will need to try other things on their menu next time!

I got the berry wake up steel cut oatmeal and avocado toast, and both of them were great! The…read moreavocado toast was a bit spicy, but I didn't mind. The workers there were very kind and helpful, and they had a relaxing environment inside.

What a gem this place is. The food, service, and vibes are on point. A super warm and cozy space…read more It also feels really refreshing to see a hispanic cafe. I also love their little market inside. I bought a book for kiddo about Antigua,Guatemala. This place is a 10/10.

Good - elote pancakes are delicious…read more Bad - I ordered ripe plantains and got not just dry but burnt charcoal slices.

An absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! Toastique is exactly the kind of fresh,…read morehealthy, and vibrant spot that Columbia has been waiting for. The space is bright, impeccably clean, and welcoming, and the staff is incredibly friendly and efficient, even when they are busy. The food is simply next level, balancing beautiful presentation with outstanding flavors: * Gourmet Toasts: The Avocado Smash and the PB Crunch toasts are absolute must-tries. You can taste the high quality of the ingredients, and the thick-cut artisan bread provides the perfect crispy-yet-chewy base for the generous toppings. * Smoothie Bowls & Juices: The açaí bowls are refreshing, perfectly textured, and loaded with fresh fruit and crunchy granola. Their cold-pressed juices are crisp, vibrant, and perfect for a quick energy boost. * Coffee & Vibe: Their coffee and espresso drinks are fantastic, making this the ideal spot for a quick morning pick-me-up, a post-workout refuel, or a relaxed weekend brunch with friends. Everything on the menu feels crafted with care and premium ingredients. It is absolutely worth every penny for the quality you get. I cannot recommend this place enough!

I love toastique. I've been a few times and every time, I love trying a new toast. They have good…read moreseasonal flavors or their menu has some good staples on it. This time I got the fig and prosciutto toast and it was just a flavor bomb! Salty, sweet, hearty, just everything you want in an open faced sandwich basically. They are also very accommodating. My son's milk soft has allergies to peanut which is on a lot of their menu items. They do a good job at directing you to available items and telling you how things are prepared in case of cross contamination. I also took him on this particular day to get a smoothie after getting his tonsils removed. They were very kind to cater to his every need with the order.

I may have the name wrong, but the menu item that has bananas and peanut butter in. It was so…read moredelicious and a high-protein drink.

I was looking for a protein filled breakfast and found good options at the Tropical Smoothie Cafe…read more The location is in the shopping center, but the parking can be a bit of a maze. I arrived a little bit after they opened, so the place was empty. The cafe was still empty and the cashier was patient and friendly. She let me look at the menu while she finished setting up in the back. She also helped with recommendations, since I was indecisive. Ended up with the Island Green smoothie and Cali Breakfast Flatbread. The flatbread was a little tough to eat, but the filling was good. The smoothie was very sweet. Overall a good experience and will come back to try other dishes/smoothies.

What a cute little cafe! I shared a raspberry sorbet with a friend and it was quite delicious. It…read morewas bursting with that sweet, tart flavor, and if I was hungry, I probably would have gotten a full cup just for myself. They have smoothies, lattes, milkshakes, and some other things that I want to try. The ice cream flavors aren't particularly unique, but it is an adorable, chill cafe setting with a fancy couch in the entryway. By the way, their prices are amazing. $2 scoop Tuesdays?!

Five for offering dairy free horchata! Such a cute touch to an already cute shop. There is ice…read morecream (about 6 classic flavors), food items, and coffee. I had the horchata and ice cream--don't judge. I had to try! A great stop for cafe items. Customer service was awesome!

Nice spot in Common Kitchen ~ Trifecto Bar! They are located in the common kitchen area in the back…read moreagainst the wall you'll see a full bar. With a variety of drinks from hot to cold; to food options. I couldn't decide what to get because a lot sounded enticing. I ended up getting a cappuccino so I can get some latte art and a grilled cheese. I got toasted marshmallow flavor for my cappuccino. It had a dainty heart and nicely made flavor wise. It came in a real mug since it was a cappuccino. If you get a cold drink, it comes in a disposable cup. For food I decided to try the jalapeño bacon grilled cheese. It was tasty. The jalapeños were not spicy at all which was what I was looking for. It had the right amount for flavor added to the melted cheese and bacon. Toasted at a level you get a crunch in every bite. I was asked if I'd like a pickle on the side; yes please. That was a nice little ask that I wasn't expecting. Overall, service, food and drink were good. There is free parking in the parking lot. I'll be back to try more specialty drinks.

Cute "bistro style" set up inside a food hall. They have smoothies, specialty drinks and alcoholic…read morebeverages as well. Service was fast. I tried the spicy pineapple margarita and the bacon eggs and cheese on a croissant. Both were good. I'd visit again when I'm in the area.

I arrived at 10am on a Wednesday, and although it was crowded, I got a seat right away. My waitress…read morewas friendly, brought me water and my own carafe of coffee. I ordered the avocado toast with eggs, and I swear it was an entire avocado on the bread! It had been sprinkled with just a bit of sea salt, and the bread was a thick, wholesome slice. I also ordered a specialty side order, a lemon blueberry cake of some sort. It is seasonal, apparently, and super decadent, heaped with butter. All good. I was able to pay at the table with my phone, the other option is to go to the counter, diner style. The parking lot had plenty of spaces. The restaurant is in a strip mall setting, with a few other options nearby. The hours are limited, I think I read they close at 2:30, so not a dinner spot.

Mediocre food and terrible service…read more Online check in said a 15-25 minute wait. When we got there (10 mins later) they said 25 minute wait. They had many empty tables in a busy Sunday morning. They told us they are so busy they need to let the kitchen "catch up". An hour after getting there we were seated. When they brought out the food (which took 5-10 minutes of one or two dishes at a time for 5 people) they came out with several wrong items. The waitress checked on us to make sure that we finally got everything but it was before we got to eat so we thought everything was ok. Turns out my daughter asked for no cheese in her dish but we couldn't get the waitress back until the rest of us all finished our food to tell her the meal had cheese. Additionally my poached eggs were extremely undercooked. They took my daughter's meal off the bill but at that point she didn't want a replacement. This place needs better kitchen and staff communication. They need to be able to handle a busy Sunday morning since it's a brunch place it should be expected to be busy.