The smoothies are always great here and employees are always so friendly. My go to is almond milk,…read morepeanut butter, banana, and whey protein

I went here since I was in DC, and the service and food weren't bad. It's not a conveniently…read morelocated spot, but the price is almost fair, and the value is good too. Not bad inside either.

the staff here are the best!! the smoothies are really good and I never have to wait long. always a…read moregreat experience!

Best açaí/smoothie bowl place by far!…read more It is slightly pricey but you pay for quality and service As far as smoothies go I've never been a fan of what they have to offer but let me tell you about this strawberry matcha lemonade smoothie. Y'all! This may be the best smoothie I've ever had. I almost don't event care that it cost $10-$14 The Del Rey location is definitely a favorite of mine you can sit outside with a cute scenic view instead of a parking lot. With that being said, there is no parking lot! I patronize this place periodically but after having this smoothie I see myself coming back more often

I've been craving French toast for MONTHS, so when I stopped by HomeGrown for a late lunch, there…read morewas no question that I was ordering breakfast. I went with the Let's Make a Toast, which came with two eggs, my choice of meat, and their signature French toast. I chose scrambled eggs and turkey sausage patties. The French toast absolutely hit the spot! It was thick, nicely cooked, dusted with powdered sugar, and paired perfectly with the syrup. After craving French toast for so long, I was definitely satisfied. The scrambled eggs were fluffy, and the turkey sausage was flavorful and a nice complement to everything. I also ordered the Jolly Green fresh juice, made with apple, cucumber, celery, spinach, kale, grapes, and lemon. I really enjoyed it. It was fresh and refreshing, with a good balance between the fruit and greens. I also really liked the atmosphere. The restaurant was bright, clean, and inviting, with some really nice décor throughout. Overall, a great late lunch...even though I went full breakfast. After months of wanting French toast, HomeGrown delivered. I'd definitely come back!

94/100 HomeGrown was a really pleasant place to have…read morebreakfast. For me, their limoncello french toast, turkey side, and roasted rosemary potatoes were standouts. --- HomeGrown does breakfast right. They have community partners which supply their goods, and boy did you taste the difference. The food was awesome, exactly what you crave when you want a good breakfast. We ordered the (1) limoncello french toast, (2) BYOB (Build your own breakfast), and (3) HomeGrown coffee cake: -Limoncello french toast: Densely cakey and mochi-like consistency made the french toast a standout to me. It wasn't too sweet, and the vanilla bean creme anglaise sauce was perfectly balanced by the tartness of the lemon curd. The eggs and ham I ordered on the side were pretty standard. - BYOB: The rosemary potatoes and turkey side were AWESOME! I am not a crispy potato person, so I was happy with the softer texture of these potatoes (but my friend didn't like them as much as I did). The turkey was juicy and very flavorful, and an unexpected surprise. The eggs and English muffins were pretty standard. -HomeGrown coffee cake: For $6.5, we were happy with the size of the slice. It a tiny bit too sweet for me with the caramel sauce, but the cake was moist on its own. We felt like we needed 3 people to comfortably eat this size portion. The service was fast, friendly, and professional. We were really happy with our server, the cleanliness of the restaurant (and even the bathroom!), and the ambiance. It was very cute and well-decorated, and I can see it being a great spot for many occasions. It wasn't too loud despite it being pretty full. Overall, I'd recommend HomeGrown if you want a breakfast that won't disappoint. The turkey and rosemary potatoes were my favorite, but I really enjoyed all of the food. I will definitely be back!

Small smoothie bar located inside Club Studio…read more If you're into nutritious snacks, I'd recommend stopping by. I ordered the strawberry shortcake smoothie which was pretty solid, 330 cals and 20 grams of whey protein. At the end of the day, it's a protein smoothie so it's gonna taste like protein powder. That said, for a protein smoothie, it was pretty flavorful! But if you're ordering this expecting a sweet "regular" smoothie, you'll probably be disappointed. There are some other snacks and drinks at the register and a couple of seats, but this is definitely more of a to-go spot.

I tried the Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie. It was okay! It was not what I expected but it was not…read morenecessarily bad. It had a nice strawberry flavor and the coconut and cashew gave it a creamy texture. It leaned more towards a "healthy" flavor which I should've expected lol. It is definitely not overly sweet. It wasn't bad by any means but not that indulgent strawberry shortcake flavor I was hoping for.

I know when I order from here, I'm getting my ZEN on. Every time I've had their PB Acai smoothie it…read morehas always been amazing, from the peanut drizzle that makes the cup look picture perfect, to the fresh flavor of the Acai. There's something about their peanut butter that's mildly addicting. I think it's homemade (need to verify this). The other day I decided to also try their "Zen rolls" since I saw this on the Uber Eats menu. Let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint! When I took the first bite, at first I noticed how refreshing it tasted, and how delicious the chili sauce was. As I was eating it the veggies tasted fresh, especially the peppers and the strawberry combined with the chili sauce was so good in the most surprising way. Who knew rice paper rolls could be THIS healthy? Despite being tired that day I ended up with renowned energy after eating those rolls. Like it felt super nourishing. These were definitely the most tasty veggie rolls I've had in a while. The sauce is just divine. I love that they really package their stuff so carefully and the box has such a cute aesthetic. Everything truly feels like it's made with love, and their cups have little fake stickers on them to really give your drink a personal touch, something I don't see at other smoothie or juice bars. Everything just has this niche personal feeling to it. If you want a healthy lunch or drink, this is your spot. It definitely feels like you are getting real good nourishment here and I am all for it. I will be back soon for my ACAI fix! Or maybe I'll try their other smoothies like the blue one with spirulina in it. Such a gem!

This was my first visit to Zen Press for brunch, and I ordered the Blue Moon smoothie as it comes…read moreon the menu. The smoothie was creamy, fruity, and visually one of the most striking drinks I've had in a while. The mango and banana gave it a naturally sweet flavor, while the coconut yogurt added a rich texture. I could still pick up some of the blue spirulina underneath everything, which kept it from tasting one-dimensional. The atmosphere was very calm and relaxing. It felt like a place where you could slow down for a few minutes instead of grabbing something and rushing back out the door. One thing I like about this smoothie is that it's easy to customize. After having it before, I've found that ordering it with light banana and no agave makes it taste lighter and lets the mango come through more. That said, the standard version was still enjoyable and is probably the best starting point if you've never tried it before. I'd definitely come back and try other drinks on the menu.

My husband and I were at the OT location a few hours ago. We went to order and his card was unable…read moreto go through with the order. We ended our order and were about to leave and we hear our name called. We explained what happened and they still gave us our order! We were so appreciative of the kindness of this employee today. You made our day with your gesture and you are the reason why South Block is what it is in this community. We love you!!!!

Smoothies are good but not worth a 25m+ wait. Workers are working as fast as they can but they need…read moremore machines and what not. Would not recommend unless you like waiting inside a smoothie store.

A restaurant devoted to gourmet breakfast toasts? Hell yeah! But who are we kidding. Toast isn't…read morejust for breakfast anymore. Which is why I was more than happy to pop in for lunch toast while on a recent biz trip to the area. This is a tiny little spot, and parking is all but impossible to find. But my efforts were richly rewarded with a hearty portion of their tasty tuna toast (served upon a custom wood board of course). It was fresh and tasty, and worth the long wait during the early afternoon rush. I also ordered a latte... which was just meh. But that's probably just the Seattle in me talking.

The toasts and juices here are amazing. For the juice in a glass bottle, i did the one with Mango,…read morePineapple and Spinach. For the toast, i'm glad i went for the Smoked Salmon on GF bread... it was beyond AMAZING!

The place was busy and had good ambiance. The person taking our order was fine, but impersonal. The…read morecake and cream puffs were very dry and lacked flavor - definitely very disappointing. Really wouldn't recommend, especially for the price point.

Although Yelp claims that this place is closed on Sundays, it is indeed open at 10:00 am today…read more Surrounded by many Ethiopian and other cultural businesses like restaurants, cafes and markets, this bakery follows the same type of local theme amd look, and, although located in an urban area, it is indeed a hidden gem among cultural and ethnic businesses in Alexandria. This cafe was recommended by an uber driver, as well as others, who have visited the local shopping center. Once you enter this small cafe, you will hear Ethipion pop music in the background, not too loud, and you may find older gentlemen sitting with their coffee drinks and talking in Amheric about politics or stories from back home. Once I entered this wonderful place, the guests were surprised and definitely stared as I came in. Lolol I am a big fan of Ethiopian coffee and the Ethiopian way to prepare coffee and espresso beverages. Their menus carry a list of typical espresso beverages, a list of baked goods, and a list of smoothie drink varieties. They are very well priced. I ordered a delicious and hearty Ethiopian special hot tea, which contained ample amounts of ginger, honey and orange. I am recovering from a cold and cough, and the drink helped to clear my throat and sinuses. It was higher priced compared with the other beverages (it's worth the price), and I ordered *for here* since they have many ceramic cups and glassware and they ultimately gave me a paper cup even though guests sitting at the small tables were drinking from ceramic cups and glassware. Also ordered a fresh squeezed orange juice, but they did not add ice. If you want a cold drink with ice, I guess you should tell them that you want ice in it when you order. Definitely a different experience drinking a fruit juice w/o ice. I liked their version of tiramisu. They add more coffee powder and cocoa powder in the cake and on top of it. Also, they make a Creamy and filling strawberry layered cake with a custard in the middle, called fruit cake. Light cake and dense custard the same time. Reminded me of a Mille feaux. For groups of three or more, I would recommend getting your order to go due to space limitations.

This is my second time here, and Cortado Cafe is quickly becoming a favorite. My first visit, I…read moretried the butter chicken and tres leches crepes and was so impressed I'd been thinking about coming back ever since. A week later, I'm back. This time I ordered the mushroom crepe, added a few eggs, and it was so damn good I literally stopped eating to write this review . The staff are kind, the space is clean and inviting, and the smooth jazz perfectly complements the atmosphere--especially if you want somewhere relaxing to read. And most importantly, the food is fantastic. I'll definitely be back very soon.

My friend recommended we stop in this busy cafe for a drink. I love that they had designated some…read more"laptop free" tables between 10am and 2pm on weekends because it was indeed very busy and most of the seating was taken. I enjoyed a latte and my friend had tea served in a very ornate silver teapot with a tiny glass. My friend ordered a savory crepe (Norwegian, with smoked salmon, capers, dill cream cheese and red onions). The sweet crepes sound delicious as well -- biscoff, tres leches, Dubai chocolate, tiramisu.... Lots of great menu items, friendly, bright, fresh.

This Paris Baguette is my go to. The chicken salad sandwiches are fabulous. And everything is…read moredisplayed with care. 90% of the time the staff is gracious and helpful. Now the down side: it is freezing cold in there, the music blasts so you cannot have a conversation and the Lavazza coffee regular blend is so watered down it is not worth ordering. I've been their customer from day one. The Lavazza coffee was some of the best around. For a few months now. I've noticed it is so bad, that it is not drinkable. I wonder if they are cutting back on coffee grounds to save money. I've

How did I just discover this place?! It's like Disneyland for pastry-lovers! So many options and…read moreeverything looks amazing. I've tried several of their pastries. They've all been decadent. Highly recommend. There's plenty of seating inside and they also have a few outdoor tables outside so you can enjoy your morning coffee out in the fresh air.