Been here twice. It's a nice cozy coffee shop in Bethesda. Service is quick and friendly even when busy.

Matcha frappe: creamy, refreshing, not very sweet. It doesn't have deep umami flavor but overall a good alternative to coffee. read more

Quartermaine Coffee Roasters - Matcha frappe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This is good if you just want a basic coffee. They don't have any fancy coffee drinks.

This place looks and feels like a traditional coffee house. The service was quick. The only issue is the espresso was very bitter and nothing special. I'm giving them three stars for being average. read more

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This is absolutely my favorite coffee spot in the DMV. Granted, I haven't tried every coffee place, but when I used to frequent Zengo or SoulCycle--about five days a week--this was always my go-to. The coffee was always fresh, and the people were consistently friendly. There are great seats for sitting and chatting, which made it an easy place to linger. The coffee tastes a tad different now, but that's okay--most things have changed. read more

Quartermaine Coffee Roasters - Decaf House Blend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

They have the best Ice Tea in Bethesda, hands down!!!!!! The service is outstanding and very friendly. read more

I wish they were closer to home! I stopped in with my husband on a chilly day for warm drinks. I got a spiced chai latte with oat milk and he got 2 shots of espresso. I tried a sip of his espresso and it was surprisingly smooth. I had my latte made 1/2 sweet, and it was perfect. I now feel like I need to stop by every time I'm in the area. read more

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Quaint shop right next to Bethesda Bagels. My cortado was fine and came out super quick. It got the job done for being a coffee shop. No complaints read more

Quartermaine Coffee Roasters - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I really like the quality of this coffee shop. It's consistently good, especially their Mocha and Chai lattes. It's chic and modern. Very quick service. Perfect for a grab and go, on my regular walks in Bethesda row. read more

Quartermaine Coffee Roasters - Mocha with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I go here everyday great coffee. By far the best in bethesda. totally would recommend to the people of Bethesda

Hands down the best caramel macchiato I've ever had. I can't believe I've walked pass this gem so many times. I went back the next day and got a larger size lol. Definitely a lifelong customer now! read more

I visited Quartermaine this weekend while out and about in Bethesda Row to order a chai tea latte. It was somewhat busy for a rainy Sunday morning but the wait time wasn't too long. The wrong drink was made for me, and I'm thinking the barista must've misheard me. They quickly remade the drink and apologized for the inconvenience. It was all so professionally handled and they were very friendly. Regarding the drink, it tasted very good! I got it with my milk of choice, oat milk. I highly recommend! read more

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I could have made it a Quarter of the way to Maine by the time I got my coffee at this place. Stopped into this coffee shop walking around Bethesda row- the place was pretty busy with people milling around. We ordered two coffees (one basic hot coffee and one iced latte) and waited by the pickup area. This place has a ton of options from spritzes to smoothies to juices to coffee; which I think may have contributed to the wait time. There was no one ordering ahead of us and we still had to wait a good 8+ min for the coffee. I understand that this isn't Starbucks but still! Maybe this is too picky but if you get iced latte they give it to you in the sippy lid which leaked all over. I was halfway down the street and had to go back for napkins and a straw. Overall, don't want to roast this place too much but did not enjoy my experience. read more

My drip coffee was the finest cup I've had in years, bold in flavor yet not so much that I couldn't distinguish the subtleties of the blend. Great brownie too, and I'm a brownie snob. read more

I really enjoy local coffee shops. Quartermaine Coffee Roasters is one of Bethesda's best coffee shops. The chai latte is delicious. Consider getting that to drink. The staff is very friendly. The place has several tables, or you can take your food and/or beverage to go. The location cannot be beat as this coffee shop is in the heart of Bethesda. read more

I have been a big fan of Quartermaine's Coffee for over a decade, ever since I had a cup of coffee at a Clyde's restaurant and they told me about it. The shop in Bethesda is fantastic. Great coffee, staff and breads to enjoy. I visit when I am in town as I have moved from DMV, but I order Quartermaine's monthly and have it shipped home. Kenya is still my favorite, and my wife likes the Clyde's Half -Caf. read more

Actually gross. I tried three different coffees, all roasted the same (Vienna/Italian), none of the roasts advertised. I've never had coffee that tastes like mildew and ammonia, but they've really pulled it off. Neither bag indicates when the beans, which were stored in a freezer, were actually roasted. A Guatemala and Sumatra should not look or taste the same. Their beans are grossly over-roasted, like beyond Starbucks level. If you enjoy black coffee, steer clear from this disaster. read more

I have to hand it to the staff of this place. It takes effort, dedication, and a steely-eyed determination to make something as terrible as the cup of coffee they make. What I appreciate most about them is that they do it all: bad beans, poorly brew, and served with a true distain for the customer. If you have tastebuds, avoid this cafe. If you don't have tastebuds, I'm sorry, but I do envy you because you will never experience the swill that is served here. Anyway, it's a great place to take someone you hate. read more

The best thing about this place is that it is open very early. The iced latte I got was decent and woke me up. Otherwise there's nothing particularly special about this coffee spot aside from convenience. Just an average spot for coffee and breakfast food items. Not my first choice, not my last. Ot took a bit to be prepared but when I finally received the order, I got decent coffee. read more

It was a bit chaotic at first because people converged on this coffee shop at the same time. A bit surprising given the number of shops that sell coffee & baked treats. I ordered an iced cold brew and double chocolate muffin for my riding partner. The coffee was strong and muffin had a deep chocolate flavor just like he likes it. I had to wait a little while for the Bone Builder (Carrot apple pineapple juice) because it's fresh squeezed. The juice along with the blueberry muffin hit the spot. I knew we would cycle at least 30 miles and this gave me the boost I needed for the Rock Creek Park leg of the ride. read more

Quartermaine Coffee Roasters - Bone Builder (juice) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I went here for a Sunday morning catch-up with a friend. My friend got here at 8:30am and was able to easily snag us a table across the counter. By the time I arrived at 8:45am, the place was packed with every table and bar area seat taken. The place does get crowded early given the prime location. You have arrive early if you want to snag good seats, as the seating is limited. This is probably not the place to come and be productive on your work laptop on a Sunday given how crowded it gets. However, for a catch up with a friend or a coffee to go, this is worth your time. On a Sunday morning, I can see why this is a go-to spot for many folks. The folks at the register were friendly and helpful. I ordered a coffee and almond croissant, and my friend ordered a hot chocolate and chocolate croissant. Our meals and drinks were good. For my coffee, I ordered the house blend which was bitter in a good, not over cooked kind of way. The coffee was not bland yet just bold enough to an early morning energy boost. After reading the recent reviews, I was honestly hesitant to come here. However, the kind cashiers dispelled my apprehensions about the service (no comedians or rude service staff). Granted, I got a house blend coffee with cream, so I can't speak for the quality of the rest of the drinks. I would come here again! read more

I guess I should have looked at reviews before I came in, but we walked by on the way to the yarn store down the street and it smelled really good, and I wanted more coffee, so we came through on the way back. Hubby ordered an iced mocha, I ordered an iced latte. He liked his drink just fine but I was not enamored of mine at all. There wasn't a full body flavor to the coffee, it was just bitter. I enjoy a lot of the indie coffee places around Rockville and Silver Spring but this just wasn't great. I would have preferred Starbucks and I don't usually say that about an indie coffee place. I had much higher expectations based on the smell from outside, so was pretty disappointed. They had a lot of nice looking pastries but I was full from lunch so coffee only. I probably won't go back though, alas. read more

Best Chai Latte, I've had all year. The m&m cookies are also very good; they have the perfect balance of sweet and salty, imo

This is a solid place for coffe and right next door to bagels, a great pairing. The menu has a wide variety for whatever caffinated beverage one is craving. I had to just test it out with a drip coffee and that was good enough to be willing to try the rest of the menu. If you are in the area and need a quick breakfast, do not miss out on this. read more

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Not sure what the bad reviews are talking about tbh. I've been going here for years. It's a cute shop with fine coffee

For context, I'm an avid coffee drinker, brewer, and have done some part-time barista work at a third-wave coffee shop in the Bay Area in the past. I enjoy brewing my own pourovers at home as well as trying quality standalone coffee shops in every city that I visit, which is why I wanted to give Quartermaine a shot. I ordered a Medium Hot Latte with Oat Milk. The drink came out fast, despite some past reviews saying the wait time between order and pick up was long (they got this going at least). The drink was scalding hot and the beans tasted burnt even through the milk.... It really did not live up to the hype and physical line outside. Perhaps I'm a bit nit-picky because there are quality, third-wave coffee shops on every street corner and block in San Francisco, but I'm surprised they've won best coffee of Bethesda? To top it off, I'm docking off one star entirely because I paid extra for the oat milk, but I'm fairly certain I got regular milk (I'm slightly lactose-intolerant and it tasted off for oat milk). If the burnt beans used to brew the coffee cosmically changed the taste of the milk, I think they should get an award for that. read more

I decided to make a quick run to Quartermaine since they have a walk up window facing the street. I got in line at 5:20PM and there was one customer in front of me who I assumed was having difficulties deciding what to order. Upon closer inspection I realized every time she ordered something she was being told they were out of that certain item. Okay, no biggie. I was just there was for a standard drip coffee with two sugars. My turn finally came around 5:25PM and at this point there were three more customers behind me who had queued up on the sidewalk. Before paying for my order I decided to add hazelnut flavoring to the mix as well. I did the usual COVID thing and stepped back and away from the window so the next person can approach safely. The guy behind me stepped forward and the lady behind the register SHUTS THE WINDOW in front of him and says "we're closed". Even he was confused, asking "why wouldn't you tell us while were standing here in line". He had probably been there for roughly ten minutes. She responded by telling him they close at 5:00PM on Sundays despite letting me order twenty minutes past closing time. Weird. As I waited an eternity for my coffee I sent no minimum than ten people away since they kept walking up to the window. I had to let them know the shop was closed since the girl behind the register disappeared. She did eventually re-emerge to hand me my coffee and gave me the standard "sorry for the wait" line. I grabbed it and took off down the sidewalk towards Bethesda Lane to meet up with my family. Thirty seconds later took one sip and realized my order was 0% correct. I'm not a coffee connoisseur by any means but there was no hazelnut flavoring and definitely no sugar. My guess is someone poured out the coffee into a cup and it was supposed to be mixed with the flavoring and sugar next but since the employee was in the backroom she didn't realize it was incomplete and just grabbed the cup and delivered it to me. At that point I decided to take the loss and just dumped it. Never again. read more

I love this place! It feels like the kind of classic coffee shop you don't see much of anymore. The coffee is solid and the baked goods are a delight. read more

A good place to grab a coffee when walking around Bethesda Road and the shops. I just wanted a regular coffee so I don't have much to report on their food, lattes or other specialty drinks. Overall a strong cup of coffee but not bitter. read more

Staff was cordial, but the Kenyan pour-over I ordered was incredibly bitter. Worst I've had in a bit. Either overroasted or overextracted, was very disappointed. Hope this isn't the norm for them. Got through half of it just for the warmth on a snow day, but couldn't bring myself to finish it. read more

We were in Bethesda this past weekend and decided to grab a coffee on our way back to Baltimore. We were across the street at another shop and decided to grab a coffee from Quartermaine. During COVID, they are operating as a to-go window. There wasn't much space to stand without blocking sidewalk traffic, and it was hard to figure out who was in line to order and who was waiting for their coffee. We got a bit of attitude from someone in line who thought I was trying to cut them, but I thought they had already ordered. Not sure how this could be improved since there is so much sidewalk traffic on Bethesda Row, but it made getting coffee a little bit difficult. The coffee was fine, and they do have an extensive menu. It was a-okay but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here since Bethesda Row is a bit of a hassle. Fine for a coffee if you're in the area! read more

Pretty solid place with a nice staff. I've had a mocha, a chai, and a matcha from here, and all were pretty good. I like that their matcha is not sweetened, giving the option to adjust how sweet you'd like it. They also have pastries and such which are pretty good. Honestly it's average overall but the staff give it the extra star because good service makes a person want to come back. They have a loyalty program by name, but it takes quite a while to earn the points. I'll probably be back if I want tea in the area. read more

Good coffee at a fair price I put half and half in mine. They also had a pump out of this honey sweetener which was really good and blended well. Plenty of seating and friendly service. It is conveniently located too! read more

Quartermaine Coffee Roasters - Iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

The portion sizes are amazing and well worth the price in my opinion; I ordered a yogurt and 24oz Frozen Chai Frappe. The service of the barista & cashier were sassy. The cashier had an attitude and was not welcoming to me when I was reviewing the menu, but I did witness them greet the following customer with a warm welcome. I sat down for a good 20 minutes before asking how long it would take for drink to be completed respectfully only for the barista with the red hair to express that she had called out my drink 3 times with an attitude when I had asked which I didn't have a problem with. I'm a pretty patient person but for my first time at this establishment this was not a good experience. I will be returning because what they have to offer as a restaurant is well worth it in terms of food. Also the interior design of the restaurant is beautiful as well, a great place to sit down and read or get work. I don't know if there's something that's impacting the employees workflow that has made them upset but I hope things get better! read more

The Americanos are spectacular. The food is mostly baked goods and fruit. So if you are looking for a good local alternative to chain coffee shops and cafes this would be the place! read more

Fast and friendly service . I ordered my favorite Pacific Chai tea (delicious) and tried the Gluten free carrot cake. It was so good! Perfect addition to my day! Nom nom read more

I found best coffee place !! But the service is very slow !! Five people in front of me waiting line make me wait almost 20 mins to get my order !! Please make your service a little bit faster !! Because I love your coffee much better Starbucks !! read more

Quartermaine Coffee Roasters - Decaf coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I was here on a Saturday morning, so they were pretty busy. Baristas were quick and getting through everyone's orders relatively effectively. When I got up to the counter to order, the cashier had walked away and so I was asked by the barista working at the bar what I wanted. She seemed kind of annoyed when I was ordering. I got a double shot americano with sugar free vanilla. Drink was really smooth and I overall liked the flavor of the roast. It was waaaaaaay too sweet. So sweet that when I got home I split the drink in half and diluted it. Something to be mindful of when you order - maybe ask for half the pumps of sweetener if you don't like really sweet drinks. 4 stars because the coffee was good but the baristas weren't friendly and my drink was sweet. I would order again. read more

I've been to this establishment a number of times and, overall, I've enjoyed it. The coffee tastes good, the pastries are relatively fresh, and it's a nice atmosphere. However, I do have a particular complaint that I would like to make. There is a particular employee, a young female, who is always on her cell phone. From what I have observed, she holds no regard for her fellow employees and doesn't seem to care about providing good customer service either. After doing some asking around, I found out that she is the owner's daughter. Which is too bad - that certainly isn't a very good image. Altogether, I'd say that this coffee establishment was alright. However, the emphasis on good customer service is definitely not a priority. read more

This is a really great coffee shop in Bethesda row. All the brewed coffees are strong and flavorful. I like getting mochas here, either hot or iced. They have an assortment of bakery items to choose from. The customer service here is on point as well. The seating area is a bit cramped and it usually gets pretty packed, so I usually like to get my coffee and go. read more