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    Simona cafe

    4.1 (63 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Iced latte  Avocado toast
    Elyse B.

    I really loved the coffee here! The ice in the coffee was crushed perfectly and the amount of the coffee was perfect in a very tall glass. The bread and flavors in the avocado toast were also amazing. They were playing great music in the cafe and the service was prompt.

    Ashleigh T.

    Simona is around the corner from my office. When I'm feeling like I want something premium this is where I come, it's a treat because they don't offer a variety of size options. That being said, the coffees, espressos and teas are definitely top notch the quality is superior to other coffee shops nearby. I've tried the banana chocolate chip bread (it goes quick) and it was delicious. If you are in the mood for well crafted coffee or tea this is the place for you.

    Natalie M.

    Good choice for coffee in NoMa! I was greeted soon after I entered and I quickly settled on a drip coffee with almond milk and an apple caramel pastry. The coffee was strong and smooth. The pastry added the right dose of sweetness. I appreciated the eclectic mix of jazz, funk, and r&b music playing during my visit. The shop has around twenty seats and there were plenty of available seats during my visit on a Saturday afternoon. I look forward to stopping by again for another coffee break.

    Shanelle Y.

    The baristas and chefs were so kind and accommodating to my dietary needs. They were happy to substitute ingredients for me and when the sandwich came out wrong the first time, they remade it right away. The latte was DELICIOUS and I wanted to order another one on the way out but had to hold myself back. All in all a great coffee shop!

    Lauren B.

    A great, bright cafe. A nice little spot tucked into Noma. As any city coffee shop, prices are a bit higher than I would like to see but the matcha and sandwich was great. Im a sucker for good foccacia and they had it for everything! It always bustling with activity but the staff is attentive and always ready to help.

    Carrot cake matcha
    John B.

    This used to be Sweet Science, and I liked that aesthetic better. This new cafe similarly offers distinctive beverages, and I tried something called a "carrot cake matcha". Matcha goes well with a lot of things, but it sometimes bombs, and I thought that this combination had the potential to fail. But I have to say, the spices and hint of carrot somehow worked quite well with the distinctively green flavor. It was, however, quite a small beverage for the price. The space is one where most people would be walking to work somewhere in the area, and it's a nice treat along the way but I wouldn't come a long way for that small of a beverage.

    Zaria S.

    Cozy spot in a Clarendon neighborhood. I had the fancy grilled cheese with their homemade focaccia bread, which was satisfying. A lemon lavender scone, and cupcake they get from local bakeries. It's a lowkey vibe, but worth a visit. Limited seating inside and out. Kind service.

    Latte
    Karla H.

    We walked here for a quick bite and we were very pleased. The coffee was delicious and the breakfast sandwiches were unique but tasty. It's not your usual croissant sandwich. It's more like a homemade french bread square sandwich. It was great! The place is pretty small and there is seating available outside, however BEWARE OF THE MOSQUITOS

    Midori G.

    Really lovely atmosphere and the taste of the coffee is great! I ordered and oatmilk latte which came to $7.15 pre-tip. I will say it felt a little overpriced and the service was subpar. Overall it is a good place to visit but not my favorite coffee shop experience.

    Morning Loaf, Drip Coffee, Cafe au Lait w/ oat milk
    Brayden V.

    any café that plays Dorothy Ashby's "Afro Harping" is an immediate winner in my book Simona is nothing special (aside from playing some deep cuts now and again, playlist promptly switched to edm...) BF says the Morning Loaf (a lovely combo of carrot, nut, zucchini, and possibly more) was a perfect balance of savory and sweet. They also say the drip was smooth and nutty. I say the Cafe au Lait was also very smooth, perfectly foamy and served in a chic mug. overall good experience, I've been before and I'll def be back since I'm new to the neighborhood

    Eisha K.

    This is a nice neighborhood café with a decent amount of drink options. I chose to go with my chai tea latte. I wouldn't say it's my favorite, but I love the ambience and just sitting there and journaling/reading.

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    Nancy M.

    Cute cafe! Good amount of seats and they even have an outdoor patio, which will be amazing in the spring/summer. They have really good sandwich options. The menu was solid with some seasonal coffees too. I got the 5 spice chai and it was fantastic!! I also got a chocolate chip cookie that was super soft in the middle, it was perfect. Can't wait to come back here! Great for working.

    ELF (Elevated London Fogg)
    Chelsea C.

    It is one of those places that will make you end up paying for a $8-10 beverage but I will say, it's so good. Nice cafes like this are a nice luxury to yourself, especially if you're coming to do work. Take in the clean design and open seating. It's really made me fall in love with the London Fog, the tea was so aromatic, not too sweet to bring out the floral notes, and the fog had a perfectly creamy and foamed oat milk. Very pleasant to just even lounge and listen to the bustle and coffee sounds.

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    Bread on sandwich was rock hard -- not just stale but inedible and would have been obvious to the person who cut it

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    My favorite coffee shop in DC. Love the ambiance, coffee and breakfast. I will definitely return!

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    Friendly staff and a clean environment! The Wilson sandwich was a delight first thing in the morning.

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    Unconventional Diner - Lebanese Fried Rice

    Unconventional Diner

    4.4(3.5k reviews)
    0.9 miShaw, Downtown
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    High quality elevated diner food at a reasonable price in DC. Brunch is an option every day before…read more3:45PM. Recommend the corned beef hash. Big chunks of meat, potato with roasted onions and celery, all with a black pepper gravy. Comes with two sunny-side eggs. You will be stuffed. Biscuits are great too. Coffee is solid. Reservations by Resy. Online ordering here https://order.online/store/unconventional-diner-washington-295238

    True to its name, Unconventional Diner is not your average brunch spot - it delivers on fun and…read moreunique dishes (available until 3:45pm). The Tikka dish with fried egg was tasty, but wish paneer or larger protein option was built-in (not an upcharge)! The creamy red Tikka curry sauce, caramelized onions, crispy brussel sprouts, and fried ere tasty and paired well, the dish felt incomplete and something was missing, maybe some paneer or naan? I paid $5 for a side of zesty naan topped with different spices and really wish it came with the dish just came with it. While I was tempted to order the falafel, I couldn't justify shelling out another $5 for another upcharge and spend $10 on them for a total of $26 for just an entree - when these 2 upcharges should have been included in the entree by default. Wish there were more fun vegetarian dishes on the menu. Might come back for drinks and to explore the menu!

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    Unconventional Diner - Space is large, bright, and contemporary.  Reservations recommended.

    Space is large, bright, and contemporary. Reservations recommended.

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    Yellow - Za'atar Croissant (~$7): cross-section

    Yellow

    4.4(212 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I get it. I get the hype. I get the inclusion in the Michelin guide. The line, the close the door…read morepolicy, the area where parties packed like little sausages waiting for a table, or their order to be called, it was all worth it. If I'm honest, they had me at French techniques and middle eastern flavors but it helped that a friend's friend recommended Yellow, and the Union area in general. To be honest, I almost skipped it entirely after seeing the line, but I'm glad I stuck it out. Although I couldn't make out the menu until my time to order I was proud of what I ended up with- the halawa honey, a smooth balanced coffee for the coffee lover seeking a sweet treat, and the smoked amba chicken pita. I now feel inclined to go back and try everything on the menu. From this brief introduction alone, I feel Confident that anyone who bear the line will be rewarded.

    Saw this restaurant pop up on "Somebody Feed Phil" so I had to check them out since we were close…read moreto a location. Since it was later in the day, they were out of some of their baked goods items. So we grabbed the bbq lamb shoulder wood-fired pita sandwich and shatta batata tots to share. The sandwich was big in size, so you can easily share it. My daughter and I shared it and we both liked how filling it was and the ingredients were fresh. The lamb was super tender and the combination of flavors were amazing. The tots were also seasoned well. It also came with a tasty creamy dipping sauce. I did wished they were cut in layers like a hasselback potato like I saw on the show. I thing texturally it would have been more interesting than the current tots which had chunky pieces of potato in squares. For the drinks my sister got the coconut cardamom and I got the peanut dalgona. The peanut dalgona drink is the drink to get. I loved the flavor profile and the creamy topping. The place was busy. At the end of the day reservations aren't required. It's sit where ever available. Overall we had a great time. We would come back again.

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    Dining area

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    Hummus & a pita chip

    Yellow - Breakfast Egg Pita (~$10) + Kefta (+$3) & Breakfast Batata (~$7)

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    Bistro Du Jour - Parfait De Yoghurt

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    4.3(119 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Terrific sit down dinner with friends and colleagues at the 2026 international cleaning advocacy…read moremeeting. A fine variety of foods to choose from so kicked things off with a nice healthy green salad, including mixed greens, asparagus, snap peas, chives, with green goddess dressing. Tonight's entrée was the beef bourguignon. short rib that melted in your mouth. Add in mushrooms laden with pommes purée. served from a super friendly waiter who paid just the right amount of attention to us. They had a house favorite dessert, which was flourless chocolate cake. It doesn't go with my eating healthy, but based on the healthy dinner tonight, I indulged. The dessert... decadent

    The atmosphere is lovely, but unfortunately the food fell completely flat. We started with the…read moreToutes Les Bouches. The deviled eggs were good, although there was barely any caviar. The cheese puffs and artichokes were mediocre, and the macarons were fine but nothing memorable. The tarte flambée was slightly below average. It tasted mostly like cheese and fat, with none of the depth or balance I expected. The biggest disappointment was the steak au poivre. We ordered it medium rare, which our server specifically said was also the chef's recommendation, but it arrived somewhere between medium and medium well. More surprisingly, it was one of the toughest steaks I have ever eaten. At $49, that is unacceptable. The mashed potatoes were equally disappointing: bland, not buttery, and nothing like the rich French pommes purée I expected. We also ordered the carrots, but they never arrived. At least we were not charged for them. The crème brûlée was good, but a good crème brûlée could not redeem the meal. The service was attentive and polished. The restaurant was also nearly empty at 5 p.m. on a Friday, with only one other table occupied inside and a few people outside, which in hindsight may have been a warning sign. Beautiful room, decent service, deeply disappointing food. I would not return.

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