I order the Pura Vida Acai Bowl. It was good. Just above average. The fruit was fresh but the açaí…read morewas too sweet for my liking. The service was good. The ladies working at the time were very kind. The location was clean.

Brought my cousin here to try it since I was craving it and we happened to be somewhat nearby…read more The new super berry cloud bowl combines my usual fave (acai) with my new fave (spirulina) and has a dollop of coconut cream on top. It was so very satisfying and she absolutely loved it and is excited to return! This location has a bench right out front where I got lucky to park so we sat outside to eat since it was cold inside. Cute store per usual, nice focused staff, and busy area. If you ever want to make me an ambassador I go to so many locations lmk! Go, enjoy!!!

Birthday cake for breakfast? Say less!…read more I've been dying to try South Block's seasonal Birthday Cake Smoothie because I'm a sucker for anything birthday cake flavored. With this week's heat wave, Thursday felt like the perfect excuse to finally treat myself. The Birthday Cake Smoothie is made with almond milk, banana, vanilla, granola, maple syrup, plant protein, and topped with a dollop of blue CocoWhip, a cherry twist, and sprinkles. I swapped the plant protein for whey protein, and it absolutely hit the spot. It was creamy, refreshing, and definitely gave me the birthday cake vibes I was hoping for without being overly sweet. I ordered ahead through the app, and my smoothie was ready right on time. I also appreciated their pickup setup. Completed orders are placed in a freezer at the counter, so you can simply grab your drink and keep it moving. Quick, easy, and perfect for busy mornings. One thing I love about this location is being inside Union Market. There are plenty of places to sit if you want to enjoy your smoothie or bowl. Now, if you've ever been to Union Market on a weekend or evening, you already know finding a seat can feel like a competitive sport. But in the mornings, it's much calmer with far less foot traffic, making it a great time to visit. Price-wise, it's about the same as the South Block near my office in Arlington. Is it expensive? Sure. But honestly, that's just the reality of smoothie and açaí bowl spots these days. At least here, the quality, convenience, and fresh ingredients make it feel worth the splurge every once in a while. I'll definitely be back... especially if they bring this Birthday Cake Smoothie around again.

I knew that an acai bowl was food, and, honestly... that was about it! We were drawn to this booth…read morefrom the dozen people lined up to get one, and WOW, I'm furious that I've never had one before. Exceptional. South Block has scores of options to choose from and I got the peanut butter & jelly. A+. I tried my fiancee's nutella amalgamation and it was just as good. I need to go back! We had such a great time enjoying it on the picnic tables outside. My only complaint was the acai bowl's were so good, our conversation was practically non-existent... we mostly just ate. They were filling, delicious, and broke my brain as to why I had gone this far in life without making this treat a regular in my pursuit of constantly enjoying the most toothsome dishes to be had. I need to go back. Soon.

We stay at the Wharf more now when visiting DC, so when we do, we make sure to stop at the nearby…read moreToastique location. Its warm, clean design makes it quite welcoming for enjoying avocado toast with smoked salmon, which brings one to a place of spiritual oneness. With white walls, natural wood-grain tables and countertops, Toastique's design radiates minimalist, urban style while remaining inviting. Any time I have been there, the wait times have been stress-free, and the queues move quickly. Food-wise, you can't go wrong with their avocado toast with smoked salmon. With a generous portion of smoked salmon on top of avocado mash, on perfectly toasted sourdough bread, creating a place of tremendous well-being. The cucumbers, marinated tomatoes, red onion, capers, and a sprinkle of microgreens make for a fully satisfying meal without feeling like you are overdoing it with your life choices. Drink-wise, I always go for cold brew and the cold brew never lets me down there. Last time, they had a peanut-butter cold brew and a black cherry one, both of which were magical. This Toastique delivers every time.

My friend and I stopped in here after hours of exploring Cherry Blossoms and Bloomaroo at the Wharf…read more- it was late afternoon on a very busy Saturday. We hoped to find a place that offered decaf coffee since it was late in the day, but really wanted something warm since it was a bit chilly outside. Unfortunately, this location of Toastique does not offer decaf - they only have a single hopper for their coffee, so it is not an offering. We were going to find another place, however, they said how about a hot chocolate or a tea. My friend is vegan and inquired if their hot cocoa was vegan, as most places have dairy in the chocolate. The cashier went to look at the chocolate syrup and also had another person look at it to verify it's vegan. My friend ordered a hot chocolate with oat milk. Even though it was busy, we only waited about 5 minutes for her drink. We appreciated the effort to double check it was vegan, though I do wish they had decaf options.

The spot was small but clean…read more The customer service was great. The employee there was friendly. I ordered a Beach bowl. It was ok. Not the best bowl I've had, but not the worst. The inability to customize a bowl, and the price to add more toppers was a little upsetting.

I had an opportunity to try Rush Bowls delicious bowls and smoothies. It was great getting to know…read moreSims and Jasmine. I love that this shop is Black Owned, has healthy ingredients and it's delicious. Rush Bowls is great space to enjoy after: a post workout, nice for a warm day, post class treat for any students in the area like howard university, after lunch or dinner treat and more.

Zeleno was wonderful! The staff were friendly and the little quaint shop was clean. I appreciated…read morethe healthier menu options. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and the rise and shine smoothie. The biscuit, omelette and turkey sausage breakfast sandwich was huge and delicious! If I hadn't been with a colleague I might have eaten every single morsel on my plate. Unfortunate, I had to maintain a modicum of etiquette for the meal. The smoothie was great too, with its nice blend of coffee, banana, chocolate and almond milk. This place is a must visit!

We visited Zeleno for coffee and breakfast on a Friday morning in DC. The food here is healthy,…read morewith lots of acai bowls and smoothies. While you can get the usual coffee drinks like a latte, cappuccino, Americano, etc, you can also order a power coffee that's a healthier option with espresso. I had a skinny vanilla latte, while my husband had a cold brew and a breakfast biscuit/sandwich. They do offer meat on the breakfast sandwich, so not everything here is vegetarian but plenty of options if you are. We got an excellent value for our money, and the shop is close to the Dupont Circle metro station. Skip the chain/corporate breakfast and coffee shops and hit Zeleno!

"Let's Toast A Smoothie To Living And Loving Life !" Toastique where you can enjoy awesome…read moresmoothies, amazing health drinks, and food dishes that says hello in a good way !!! Yes... The Superfruit smoothie is a blissful blend that always brings me back to life in a rejuvenated fashion. Every straw full seems to have a different fruit combination that leaves my tastebuds doing a smiley face two-step. And their diverse health drinks ( wellness shots and Cold-Press drinks ) gives you multiple options to fit whatever upliftment you deem necessary. I tried the spicy-crab toast and was instantly satisfied with the slightly spiced, crabby flavor on a warm piece of toasted baguette style bread. Everything was light and filled me an energy boast instantly. The service is always friendly and completed with a smile ( which I truly appreciate ) the establishment also has a cool outside setting that allows its patrons to enjoy the beautiful surroundings while finishing off whatever menu options they chose that day !!!

A breath of fresh air (truly, the air feels amazing in there-- maybe it's the wall of real plants?)…read moreThe interior feels chic. I got an excellent iced vanilla latte. Excited to come back and try more, especially the juices!

This was the perfect nutritional start to the day. We're on a family trip and I'm trying my…read moredarnedest to keep packing nutrition just as we would at home (or at least close to it). We ordered a variety of dishes to share as a family- the green açaí bowl, banana date oat latte, breakfast hash and green egg wrap. All were packed with veggies and I appreciated that they had some nutritional info on the menu. The server was sweet and we loved everything we tried. I also appreciated that they have ginger shots, a variety of bowls and smoothies that we could explore on a future visit. Overall, a am dunk for our crew!

My lunch companion and I wanted to try a new healthy place and decided on this location. Stepping…read moreinto the restaurant, we were greeted by one of the more unfriendly hosts/cashier I have encountered in a long time. She seemed to act as though our simple questions about what to order and what's popular in the menu was an inconvenience to her, although we indicated it was our first time at the restaurant. We ordered our food with the host/cashier and waited at our table for the food to be delivered. My companion's food was delivered and the server asked us if there was anything else. I said my food hadn't come and she asked me what I ordered. I told her it was the Greek goddess. I had to wait quite a long time for my meal to arrive and when it did, the server placed the plate on the table, grabbed the table number and walked away.No apology for the extended wait, no, "enjoy your meal." It was quite rude. The Greek goddess was pretty bland and my friend's soup was boring. The Falafel pita was ok. We have lots of options for lunch in Washington DC. I will not return to this establishment, ever.

Happened upon South Block, when I checked in at the GW gym. It is located upstairs, and they make…read moreit convenient for anyone to place their orders. You can let staff know what you want or use their self-ordering kiosk or app. If you use their app, you get $5 off on your first app order $10 or more. I ordered on the app, and after I finished my workout, I went back upstairs, saw my protein smoothie in the to-go fridge, and grabbed it. I sat down in their dining area (which was chill and quiet) to enjoy my strawberry and banana smoothie with whey protein, and it was delicious!

The south block on the gw campus in foggy bottom is my favorite place for a refreshing treat…read more Lucas is super helpful and nice. Highly recommend!

Finally got around to giving South Block a try. Ordering was a cinch through a touchscreen POS…read moreterminal. I had an açaí bowl with strawberries, blueberries, and granola. It was supposed to come with bananas, but I deleted it and didn't get a credit. But addicting extra costs money. Lesson learned, don't delete the incudes ingredient next time, unless you have an allergy or a strong aversion to it. Twas overall pretty good.

Super cute spot in Georgetown! I really liked my bowl and ordering from the kiosk was fast and…read moreeasy. I definitely would return here!

Dua DC is a top tier coffee shop, mimicking some of the best coffee shops I've been to in NYC. The…read morenatural lighting and sitting spaces maximizes the space, and the baristas were very helpful. The coffee options were so unique that I have to come back to try them. Luckily I live next door. In any case, I went with the classic Iced Mocha, cause it seemed fair as a comparison. The quality of the coffee beans and the smoothness and consistency was unparalleled. I did once try their packaged pastries because I came late in the day, and that wasn't too bad either. As a small coffee shop with stuff competition all around, this one hits the mark. Whether you're meeting a friend, working remote, or just taking a stroll, I'd highly recommend dropping in.

I've tried so many coffee shops in town, but for sure without doubt this is the best of all of…read morethem. Coffee is my souls peace ! , it's so good, and I really loved the place and the coffee they're making. I met the owner he was so cool to explain the process, which even my little loved hearing about ! Definitely one of my favorite spots here. recommended