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    Semicolon Cafe

    4.4 (70 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Sandwiches, Cafes
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Avocado egg sandwhich
    Caroline R.

    Cute cafe with good working space. Was disappointed they didn't have matcha, so went for the Ube latte which was offensively sweet. The avocado sandwich was decent but for the price, could do better. Prefer other cafes in the neighborhood.

    Cortado
    Harold D.

    Great coffee, great breakfast. Ample seating inside for parties of 4 or more. You can order everything at the kiosk and they call your name to pick it up from the counter. They also offer free 2 hour parking if you park at Founders Row parking garage.

    Bulgogi sandwich
    Theertha D.

    Stopped by Semicolon in Falls Church, VA for a quick bite. I got their Ube latte (with no espresso- not a fan of coffee) and this was so creamy and delicious. Had a nice coconut flavor to it. I also got the Bulgogi sandwich for which I'll give a 8/10. It was good but taste got overwhelming too quick. I don't know if it was because it was a bit salty. Nevertheless it was still good! The staff were nice and cafe was pretty cute!

    Bulgogi sandwich, Chicken Sandwich (and I don't remember what the other names are)
    Elenna M.

    Love this place. The atmosphere is great for getting a drink and sandwich, then locking in and doing some work. On the other hand it is a great place to chat with another person or in a group setting. If you are a fan of corn, you musttt get the Sweekorn Cream! It is smooth, rich, and has the perfect subtle corn flavor, it's also not too sweet. If you're looking for something on the sweeter side, the Biscoff Cream Latte is perfect and decadent. The sandwiches are loaded and very filling, just on the messy side when you dig in and eat. Favorites are the Chicken Sandwich and ultimately the Bulgogi Sandwich. Definitely give it a try!

    Austin G.

    Popping in on a Saturday morning around 10 am for coffee, the wait wasn't bad. You order from an iPad and within five minutes, my pistachio latte was ready. It was full of flavor and sweet. I'd order it again! The inside has plenty of seats and tables. There's WiFi and two hours free parking in the garage.

    Jamel V.

    This place has easy parking and is easy to find. The service is fast and friendly. You place your order at the kiosk and wait for your name to be called. The cafe is small but has enough space to sit with a friend and chat or grab a window seat to eat/drink and people watch. I have visited twice and had the same two items each time. The biscoff iced coffee and the bulgogi egg sandwich. Yum! The bread is soft and perfectly toasted and the biscoff cold cream MAKES the drink. I will continue to visit again and again!

    bulgogi sandwich
    Emily G.

    This is a really bright and spacious cafe with free wifi. The area seems to be up and coming, "Founders Row", with other restaurants and shops getting built. Free parking in the parking garage. There are instructions how to validate parking in the garage and in stores, and once we were at Semicolon cafe, there was a QR code to scan that validated our parking, which made our parking free. This cafe has kiosks to order food and drinks. Can also order at the cash register. I really like Semicolon's sandwiches. I felt full after; the drinks were also yum; the flavored lattes are true to the flavor while still having a strong coffee taste. I'd recommend!

    Beautiful swan latte art!
    Elaine C.

    The Korean style egg sandwiches here are to die for. If you can only try one, pick the bulgogi! The sweet thinly sliced beef goes incredibly well with the fluffy egg, veggies, and buttery brioche bread. They top it off with a squiggle of some kind of aioli that just takes it to the next level. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. Espresso drinks are just as impressive. They use La Colombe beans. Note that cappuccinos (and lattes, I would assume) come in pretty large mugs. This was perfect for two people to share.

    Andy Y.

    Located within the Founders Row complex right next to Roll Play. This is a great place to sit with a computer to work or to catch-up with friends! There are many snack options from pastries, cakes, and macaroons! It ca be a little pricey, but it was very tasty. The service was friendly and helpful with recommendations. We opted for macaroons and a cake to celebrate a special occasion, which everyone really enjoyed! Parking is in the garage of the complex. A must return for us. Enjoy!

    Ellen D.

    I was so sad when Semicolon closed in Chantilly; and was super excited to know that they re-opened in Falls Church. Their shop is small and cutesy, it's perfect for that "coffee date" feel or "studying + coffee" vibes. They have a large parking garage next to them; the 1st hour is free and then after that it's about $1 every hour. I'm not sure if Semicolon offers discounts/validated parking but the cost isnt too bad. I ordered their SweetCorn Latte and the Chicken Sandwich. SweetCorn Latte: 4/5 - although it was so yum, it was def too sweet for me. (it tastes a lot like buttered popcorn) Chicken Sandwich: 4/5 - it's a korean grilled chicken sandwich with onions, lettuce and sauce. It's super saucy, so I would recommend sauce on the side if you don't like your sandwich drenched and your hands sauced! (I do think that their sandwiches used to taste better back when it was in Tilly's Kitchen. I just felt like it was missing something. ) Bulgogi Sandwich: 5/5 - i think it was so tasty and it was suuuper saucy as well; it was so saucy that the bread started falling apart. I can't wait to go back to try their baked goods and other sandwiches!

    Sammi C.

    Semicolon is ok, their hot drinks are too rambunctious as the flavors don't meet the name. However, i absolutely cannot get over how delicious their corn latte is. Served cold, i always add a 2 shots of espresso to it, and the corn is still alert and alive. Their sandwiches are so cute, but basic and very expensive. I've had a couple different ones, and still couldn't find one i like. The desserts are yummy! So star for that, haven't found one i did not enjoy. The service? That's where the stars go up, they are so friendly! I love that 2 of them always remember my order. Give it a shot if you are ever in the founder's row area!

    BELT Sandwich
    Michelle L.

    The food and drink were all delish! Overall, I would totally come back but it is relatively more expensive. Biscoff latte: the tiny cup for $9? Quite crazy. I expected at least a slightly bigger cup. It tasted great, wish there were an option for a larger size when ordering... unless I missed it. I loved the flavor though, rich and creamy. Not too sweet BELT Sandwich: yum yum yum! Looks just like the photo! The sauce was so good and the bread buttery and toasted. Aesthetic af sandwich. The bacon, lettuce, tomato, and egg with corn in the egg was just so perfectly made. I think it was $12? All their sandwiches go from $11-13. Ambience: great place to catch up! Music was not too loud. Really clean feeling inside Pricey af: prob the only way for them to stay afloat in this apartment complex but dang. I guess everything is going up Parking: in parking garage with up to 2 hours complimentary if you scan the QR code on the wall Free WiFi

    Bulgogi Sandwich
    Ailun H.

    Overall, 3.5/5 but will bump it to a 4/5. I've been to Semicolon twice already, but waited until after my second visit before writing a review. The interior is pretty spacious and clean, and I didn't have an issue finding a table to sit at both times. They're known for their Korean-inspired brioche sandwiches and cafe drinks. I stopped by the first time a few weeks ago with a few friends to try some of their drinks. I got the SWEEKORN LATTE (7) and thought the corn-flavored syrup was overly sweet and tasted artificial. There was probably more whipped cream than there was espresso, and I didn't end up finishing my drink. The three of us all got something vastly different -- smoothie, ade, and specialty latte -- but we didn't really like our drinks. Initially, I was ready to rate our experience a 2/5. I came back yesterday morning with a different friend and we shared a BULGOGI SANDWICH (12) which was delicious. There was a lot of bulgogi, which had a savory and sweet marinade that went well with the fluffy scrambled egg and corn mix, grilled onions, and juicy tomato slices. The brioche bun was soft. The sandwich is a bit expensive for the size, but I really enjoyed it. I recommend the bulgogi sandwiches at Semicolon, but not the drinks. I'm inclined to come back for one of these sandwiches again in the future.

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