So many things to love about Emma's torch! First and foremost is their mission - providing culinary…read moretraining to refugees to empower them to have the skills and confidence to succeed in the food industry. This was apparent in the warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone was working together as a team, learning, being patient, and you could see the growth and confidence happening in real time. It was really inspiring to see. Service was great - quick, friendly, and helpful. The food was very tasty and inexpensive - breakfast sandwiches were well-portioned and under $10. They also had lattes, coffees, and teas. They have an outdoor patio overlooking Rhode Island Avenue and seating inside with their nternet if you are looking for a workspace, meeting place, or coffee/snack shop. Emma's Torch seemed to be a community favorite with returning customers greater warmly and community activities and events posted in the store. This will become a regular part of our rotation!

I randomly found Emma's Torch on Yelp while looking for a breakfast spot in the area. Upon entry, I…read morenoticed how small and quaint it was. They were also playing great music. Customer service was great and I was greeted immediately. It wasn't crowded but there was a steady flow of customers while I was there. I ordered the Breakfast Wrap, which was fantastic along with a Granny Smith apple lemonade. I would've never thought to put those two items together but it was easily one of the best lemonades I've ever tried. I had to order a second one when my daughter decided my drink was now for her. Speaking of, my daughter ordered the Nutella Stuffed French Toast and rated it a 100/10. While waiting for my order, I had a chance to speak with one of the head chef's and he told me about the culinary program their offer to teach refugees culinary skills. I loved hearing that tidbit about the shop and found it truly admirable. Overall, my only gripe is the street parking situation can be a little tough but it wasn't too bad on this particular morning. I would absolutely return.

Murray & Paul's has been in the Brookland 'hood since the early '60s - this Korean-owned breakfast…read moreand brunch spot serves up breakfast plates and burgers. We came here for a later breakfast, and we ordered: +the Pancake Special - this came with 2 eggs (went for scrambled) with a choice of meat (opted for the sausage); the pancakes were large and fluffy, with a generous amount of butter +a Good Morning breakfast sandwich - turkey bacon, egg, and provolone on wheat with grape jelly; this was just okay; bread could have been more fresh; provolone wasn't salty enough, and the turkey bacon was side and just okay +and, a side of corned beef hash I wanted to try their steak & cheese, but I guess it was too early! HA! The place is small, but had a good number of booths/tables. We were told we could choose a table, and our friendly server quickly took our orders. There were also a constant stream of patrons picking up their orders to go. Street parking can be found in the area. +tasty pancakes +friendly service +street parking available

The service and low prices is probably what keeps people coming because the food is mediocre.read more

This place is a must. The food, the vibes and the service is just there! I've been several times…read morenow and I haven't been disappointed! I love that they have brunch daily!

Don't go here - period. I went with my partner attempting to support a local business and have…read morebrunch - I wish I'd cooked at home. They don't have typical bacon or sausage because "the owners don't eat pork" which really sounds like something more appropriate for their house, and not their restaurant business on Rhode island ave. The "chicken sausage" was a shriveled up piece of chicken paste that they cooked in the microwave. I ordered scrambled eggs, and when they came out, they had that crust that scrambled eggs get when they sit out after being cooked. The grits were lumpy and outside of the cheese sauce they put on the top - had no flavor. The French toast tasted like milk eggs and burnt grill. And the pancakes, were very obviously pre made and microwaved. Additionally - the meal I ordered is listed to come with a bread, eggs, a side and a meat. I asked for bacon, and was told the owners don't eat pork. I asked for the chicken sausage.. 5 minutes later the server asked me if I wanted the sausage spicy or not. Then when she brought the bill, there was a $4 up charge for spicy sausage that she neither told me, nor was it on the menu. And to make matters worse - the sausages were not spicy and were actually just flat out nasty. This is a SAD excuse for a restaurant. I'm sad that I spent calories walking there and dollars eating there.

I am so glad that this place is still doing well! And what's better than a Sunday Funday with their…read morepretty darn good happy hour? Somehow, I had only been to this place during the winter time, but it is a completely different vibe during the warmer months. The outdoor space is stunning, and everything just feels brighter and happier. The staff are really nice, the patrons are enjoying themselves, and they just have excellent food. My friend and I happen to come during this fashion show event so there were complimentary hors d'oeuvres for everybody present, but we still ordered delicious deviled eggs (I could've eaten a whole tray of them) and had some great cocktails. You know, for the first time ever, I paid attention to a bunch of board games that they have on a shelf. But based on the stuff that's on the shelf in front of them, I am not 100% sure that they are up for grabs, but it still looks cool. Anyone who is in this area should definitely pay them a visit. You won't regret it.

Beware--on Saturday and Sunday, the kitchen closes from 3-5pm! The hours listed on Yelp are not…read moreaccurate. My friend and I showed up for a late lunch, and after I stood waiting for service for almost five minutes, the bartender finally came closer to me and said the kitchen was closed. She had been looking at me the entire time and didn't say anything or try to signal to me, so I found her behavior pretty rude. Also, I had previously visited this restaurant for happy hour and found the food and service to be average.

I had the alfredo with chicken. It was an excellent dish. The flavors were exceptional. Please go…read more You will not be disappointed.

So glad to have this addition to the neighborhood. It's very easy to order for takeout, and the…read moredining room is nice enough for a couple but family friendly as well. Tile floors throughout, it's wheelchair accessible. This is a family affair, and an establishment that deserves community support. The food is great - honest to god one of the best gyros I've had in the city and the whole menu is very affordable for the quality. This is a regular stop for our

Food was delicious. We had the Smoked Brisket Hash, a single Sweet Potato Pancake, and the Burger…read more The hash was good, but the other two items blew it out of the water! That pancake. So delicious. So perfect. Best pancake I've had so far in DC. And a single one is great for splitting between two people. Also, the Burger was the perfect balance of juicy, thick, and with a great sauce. One of those burgers where you're like "why can't I make them this good at home"? Also, shout out to Ledeya for her wonderful service! Will definitely be coming back. Note: ambiance is def vibes with ornate black ceiling, fun art to look at while chatting, and outdoor patio, and view of the university and the nice architecture.

This was my fiancé and I's first time here and we couldn't have been more satisfied! The food was…read morereally good--I kept it simple with the bacon & cheddar burger and my fiancé got the chicken panini (she loved it) but this was one of the first times that I went someplace and ACTUALLY got true a medium finished burger. And it tasted great! The coffee was okay but it was well enough that I could still enjoy it. The overall vibe was nice too. We were able to sit on our laptops and get some writing and school work done after our meals and our servers, Sunshine & Modupe, were extremely attentive and made the entire experience enjoyable. 10/10 recommend people come here

Beautiful ambience & relaxing atmosphere. Eden, the owner, was very welcoming & helpful. Omelet &…read moreFull' was delicious & flavorful with fresh veggies. The bread was warm, toasted and soft inside. Highly recommend checking this place out!

A hub for D.C.'s Eritrean community, Eden's Kitchen is run out of a house along Bladensburg Road NE…read moreby a mother and her son. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it's worth visiting. They will treat you like family. There's easy street parking nearby. Walk inside to Eritrean art on the walls and a small bar area and a side room with small tables. Outside is a medium-sized outdoor patio with tables, chairs, and umbrellas for shade. To feed two of us, we ordered the vegetarian combo with six items- Ades, Yellow Split Peas, Alicha, Collard Greens, Shiro, and Cabbage. Everything was prepared by the mom and well-seasoned. My favorites were the Shiro (puree of chickpeas in a sauce) and the Yellow Split Peas. The items came on teff injera with extra injera. Afterwards, the mother poured us traditional coffee, which was a perfect way to end the lunch. We left very full and our entire meal cost $15.59 before taxes and tip. That's a steal in D.C.

Why IS NO ONE talking about #hautehash in DC?! @hautehash #dcfoodies #dcfood…read more Their delightful and delicious food is EXCLUSIVELY available ONLY on Saturday and Sunday on New York Ave near Okie Street. You can either pick it up OR have to delivered IF you live within a 15 miles of NY & Okie, DC. They operate out of a ghost kitchen (Union Kitchen) so you'll have to carry it home or somewhere else to EAT. Hours: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday and Sunday Pricing: Premium are $20ish & under, Handheld $10ish & under, Add Ons $7 & under and Fresh Squeeze Drinks $4 !! Review: Haute Hash is a Black Business, serving up breakfast, brunch, lunch and early dinner. For brunch I had a handheld and it was truly delicious. The sandwich was the Sausage/Bacon $8 --Fried egg, gouda cheese, arugula, tomato jam, cheddar, buttered brioche. It was probably one of the BEST and TASTIEST sandwiches I've had in a long time. I also ate the Premium -- Salmon Belly Hash $20 --Sunny egg, tomato garlic compote, fontina cheese. I saved this for a early dinner and it was a generous amount and I shared it with my son. It was really good and I enjoyed it. It was great for lunch or an early dinner. This NEWEST #dceatss is NOT to be missed. I'd give ALL their food FIVE Stars outta 5!! Travel often, live and eat deliciously.

I'm Fresh Off of work, my household went to Kings Dominion, I got time, I'm ORDERING!! It's a spot…read moreI've been peeping on my timeline. Today...I'm about to see what's up with them!! . Where I am: HOME!! . Where I ordered: @hautehash . Website: www.haute-hash.com . Menu Includes: A Salmon Belly, Crabs Benedict, Duck Confit, Sausage or Bacon Hash, a Braised Short Rib Sandwich, White Cheddar Chive Grits, Beverages, & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Crabs Benedict Hash (with Jumbo lump crab cake, poached egg, old bay spiced hash, & hollandaise sauce $25). STAMP that crabcake!! It was meatier than I thought it would be. STAMP the Hash!! Already well seasoned, the Old Bay just gave it some GO!! The Poached Egg...DECENT. I'm not a fan of poached eggs, but if YOU are...their hollandaise sauce blended well with it. Their Salmon Belly Hash (with tomato garlic compote, fontina cheese scrambled eggs, & Haute Hash $20). STAMP that hash!! Well seasoned, not overbearingly seasoned, & tasty!! The Salmon...LIKE THAT!! Meaty, and flavorful with that compote on top!! The Scrambled Eggs...STAMP!! The pungent cheese blended perfectly here!! Their Strawberry Mint Lemonade (with real strawberries, & mint $4). STAMP!! Refreshing, & crisp!! Their Braised Short Rib Handheld (with Gouda, arugula, horseradish mayo, tomato jam, cheddar, & fried onions, on a brioche bun $8). STAMP!! GET THIS!! Juicy tender short rib, and ALL of the other ingredients made this sandwich melt in your mouth!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Customer Service: On Point!! . Parking: Decent!! As long as you pay the mortgage...you're good!! . Recommendations: That Crab Cake, Scrambled Eggs, Juice, & Sandwich!! . Music:YouTube-Northeast Groovers Stomp Socket 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Went for breakfast on a Sunday after hearing how bomb their French toast is & it definitely lived…read moreup to the hype! It was delicious, perfectly made & definitely worth trying. You won't be disappointed! The staff was also incredibly friendly & welcoming. A special shoutout to Lydia at the front for being so sweet and making me feel right at home. Great food & great service so I'll definitely be back!

A simple convenience store setting, with a grill. They have a relatively decent amount of seating…read morewith TV's also. Neighborhood bar vibes. I went here during my lunch break; don't think I will be doing that again. Not sure if it was because of the current hype or they actually move slow, but it took about an hour for my food (salmon cheesesteak and fries) to be ready. While the salmon cheesesteak was tasty, it wasn't life changing. Not that it should have been, but lunch breaks typically are an hour max; so spending almost an hour waiting on the food to be ready, is not feasible. Hopefully it was simply social media hype that caused an abundance of orders and they were moving slow as a result. If I do return, I will order ahead/it will be when I have a clear schedule.

My wife sent me this place on Tik tok and I couldn't believe they were close by and I hadn't been…read more I decided to drop by on a Friday night an hour before closing. The service was cool. They recommend everything of course. I ordered 2 Whiting platters and one Old Bay wings platter. I waited outside as there isn't much seating on the inside. About 20 minutes go by and my food was ready. I raced home to eat. The food was good. The whiting was fried and seasoned perfectly. I could have asked for better fish. The greens were delicious. Soft, seasoned and southern. The yams could have been better. They tasted as though they were warmed up and I got the bottom/corner of the pan. My wife had the other whiting platter. She too enjoyed the fish. She had a side of Mac and cheese and rice with vegetables. The rice was good. The Mac and cheese is ok. She was not a fan of velveeta cheese for Mac and cheese and I wasn't either when I tasted mine with the wings below. Lastly I ordererd old bay wings with a side of Mac and cheese and potato salad. The potato salad was far to dry. It was definitely missing something. The wings were seasoned with the right amount of old bay but have tasted a little stale. Overall I had a good experience. I know what I like and what I may not like from here going forward. The whiting is great along with the Mac and cheese. I love a good fish platter. Next time I'll go earlier in the day for sure.

My daughter and I left the dental office across the street looking for something to eat and spotted…read morethis place. I looked it up on Uber Eats to see what they sold and was excited because I had been craving soul food. The inside was small but nice. They had plenty of seating if you wanted to eat inside. I ordered a #26 on the seafood menu which was a platter that included Shrimp, Oysters, and Whiting. It also included two sides, I chose Mac n cheese and collard greens. This was a 3/5. I will never order the Mac again, the greens were good, the shrimp were the ones you throw in the fryer, oysters were decent, and the fish was seasoned well. I would've preferred fresh shrimp but these were ok. I will asks that the fresh be fried harder but again, that's a preference. Cocktail sauce was really good. Note: I was told that none of the sides included pork. Not really sure and it's explained below. My daughter ordered a turkey cold cut sub w/ fries. I noticed that the price rang up for different than what was on the menu. She told me I was mixing up items. I was told that the turkey and cheese sandwich was different from the turkey sub. To ensure that I understood what she was saying I asked more questions. She told me that the sub included lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, and the sandwich did not. I thanked her for her explanation and explained my reason for asking was because on the menu the turkey cold cut came with ham and we do not eat pork. She said that was fine and the turkey sub could be made without the ham. However, when we got home the sandwich in fact had ham on it . The meal costs a little over $20, which wasn't the biggest issue. My biggest issue was that I had explained that we did not eat pork and we had a whole conversation about the sandwich for it to still be made wrong. This was a waste of money because my daughter could not eat the sandwich. I called and they said that I could come back and get another sandwich . I explained to her that we live on the other side of town and that it wasn't easy for us to just return and get another sandwich. She asked what they could do and I said that's what I would like to figure out. We were told that the next time that we came that my daughter would be compensated for her meal with another meal and that this young lady would remember us. My daughter has another appointment early next month and we shall see. I cannot rate this order but my daughter said she will never order another sub from here. Overall, I was not pleased with my experience with this be if my first time but I'm willing to give them another shot.