Five stars for food, service and ambiance…read more First time visitors Great brunch spot with an eclectic feel and warm and friendly staff and patrons. My girlfriend and I enjoyed the experience so much that we purchased T-shirts Drinks were so good!

I went to Mix and Mingle: Coffee and Lounge on a Friday night for my cousin's birthday, and overall…read morethe vibe was really nice. First Fridays are clearly a big deal there because the place was packed, the Gogo band was good, and the atmosphere was fun. I ended up sitting at the bar instead of getting a table and ordered a drink for myself, a drink for my cousin, and some shrimp. The food and drinks were actually good, so I can definitely see why people like coming here. What frustrated me was the pricing and gratuity situation. After looking at the menu, I saw it mentioned a 20% gratuity for parties of four or more, so I didn't think that applied to me since I was sitting at the bar with no table. I even asked the waitress if I could order food at the bar and she said yes, but nobody explained there would still be an automatic gratuity added. The drinks were $12 each and the bang bang shrimp were $13, so I was confused when my total came out to almost $50 and not realizing I added additional to the tip. I had to ask for the receipt multiple times before I finally saw the gratuity charge unbeknownst to me. I think the restaurant/menu needs to be a lot more upfront and clear about when gratuity is automatically added... and that's whether it's for First Fridays, live bands, bar service, or anything else. Being surprised by service fees, automatic gratuity or any hidden fee not clearly mentioned, for me, can leave a bad impression even when the food and atmosphere are good. As a small business, there are already stereotypes and complaints people make about hidden fees and pricing, and situations like this unfortunately don't help that narrative. With that said, I still plan to come back because I genuinely enjoyed the music, food, and overall vibe. I just wish the pricing and gratuity policies were communicated more clearly from the beginning... especially in this economy!

I had a friend that told me that this Pj's was in the area the week prior, and made it my mission…read moreto come here the following week! My little piece of NOLA! I love this place. I ordered a latte and some beignets for the road with white chocolate sauce, and OMG - so so yummy! I loved my little piece of NOLA in MD. & my next time in the area, I will for sure be returning. This location is super fitting too, with a lot of customers coming with their laptop or workbooks to not only eat and be served, but to use the space for their own personal development.

This review is about service and class and who I will and will not trust to prepare what I consume…read more I ordered a Velvet ice with oat milk. The woman taking my order added "no whip" because she assumed I didn't want dairy at all. When I asked for the whip they, with a nasty attitude, told me I had to pay extra. That didn't make sense to me considering the photo shows whip cream included. They started having a conversation in the back about me for making this simple request pointing out what their menu shows. I then pulled up the menu, waited in line again, and I showed them the menu and the mobile app which both show whip included and which you actually have to deselect it and neither has an additional fee. The woman preparing my order acknowledged that she deselected it on my behalf since I asked for oat milk. At this point - this is absolutely not about the whip cream or the upcharge, it is the abhorrent service, the aggressive demeanor, and the unexplained disdain I was shown when I treated both women with nothing but respect from the moment I walked in to the moment I walked out of the establishment. ATP the woman who took my order saw the issue and was going to resolve it by, of course, adding the included whip cream! However, the manager, DJ returned and interfered refusing to allow her to do so & going on a rant directed at me when I was not at all in communication with her. Then, as she was returning my order (which included a tip btw!!) she proceeded to attempt to insult me by saying, "if you don't have 70 cents to pay for this, just say so." For the record, the tip I left was more than the 70 cents so that obviously did not land well. Throughout this dumbfounding experience, I was standing there, my voice calm, not raised, in a store full of my customers (after I patiently waited in line a second time) at 10 months pregnant. We all have bad days, but on so many levels, this cannot be acceptable at any point. To insult someone to try to win a "debate" over a non-issue in an industry where some of us remember "the customer is always right," is despicable at best. I hope someone finds a training opportunity in this, but I will not return to ever find out.

Came in from Ohio for a soccer game! Was looking for a quick coffee for the drive back and I read a…read morereview that said it was better than Starbucks and I'm always looking for a coffee that isn't Starbucks! Got an Iced Latte and it was one of the best I have had! Very rich flavor and velvety texture! Also got the ham and swiss croissant along with the beignets which were both amazing! Definitely wish we had one closer to us!

PJ's food is convenient I will say but the food and service is not good enough to charge people…read morealmost $7 for one coffee. I wanted to go to Pjs as an alternative to Starbucks but I can no longer. They are way too expensive. I also don't understand how they operate their drive through. You have to ask for everything. Forks, napkins, jelly, butter. I got a bagel which says it comes with cream cheese on the menu, I had to ask for the cream cheese and knife... & this has been several employees by the way. They all do it. Another time I got a biscuit with jelly. I had to ask 3 different questions thinking the server would get it. Can I have jelly...? received the jelly with no knife. Can I have a knife...? Received the knife with no napkins. Can I have napkins...? Any normal coffee shop gives you all of those things with a bag! They don't even give you bags! I spent $25 on a bagel, 1 medium chai latte, 1 medium caramel coffee, and a bacon egg and cheese sandwich, on top of that I had to ask for utensils and napkins. That was my last time going there. I go to a coffee shop to spend $7 max for a coffee and a treat, Pjs is not that place. They either think they're better quality than what they are or taking advantage of people. Either way I want no part of it anymore.

Over love that this is a black woman owned coffee spot nestled nicely in the community. All City…read moreCafe is one of those spots that feels easy to settle into. They serve the basics well coffee, tea, and a solid mix of small bites, sweets, and made to order sandwiches that actually hit. The space works for whatever you need that day. You can pull up with your laptop and get work done, or just sit back and people watch without feeling rushed. It is family friendly but still calm enough if you are trying to focus. Overall, it is a cozy, reliable spot that does not try too hard but still delivers.

Was around the neighborhood and wanted a midday coffee break. Glad I came by, owner was so sweet,…read moreand place was cozy with a really beautiful art. Ordered iced pistachio latte and chocolate avalanche croissant which were perfect combo. Just what I needed. Decided to stick around for a bit and unwind. Would love to come back again next time!

Convention goers - rejoice! Don't miss your opportunity to take a 1 minute walk outside the…read moreconvention center to an excellent bagel shop that serves coffee too! The shop does get very busy and there is not much seating. It's best to take the items to-go. There will also be a constant line, but I find my wait time start to finish is less than 10 minutes on most days. Their bagels are fresh daily and the egg and cheese bagels are packed full with freshly prepared ingredients. I've had their lox and scallion cream cheese many times and they will put 2x the amount of cream cheese to lox - you may want to request for them to go light on this if you like to have more balance. I would also say that for butter on bagel you might want to ask for it on the side. I say this only because the melted butter is everywhere inside the wrapper and can drip out. I love their iced coffee and the fact that they always have simple syrup on their self-serve station. It is a milder coffee which I enjoy.

We're visiting Washington, DC and found Pearl's Bagels through a Yelp search -- but the line…read moreoutside definitely caught our attention too. Now we totally get the hype. It's that good. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell why it's so popular. Pro tip: order ahead on the Toast app -- we did that and were able to skip the line completely, which made things so much easier since it gets really busy. Only suggestion: would LOVE to see a jalapeño bagel added. That said, the customization options were great -- we added pickled jalapeños to the jalapeño cream cheese and some hot sauce, and it was so good. Super yummy, totally worth the hype, and we'd absolutely come back next time we're in DC.

I love this place! It's small but cozy and the beautiful pictures on the wall of icons (ie Michele…read moreObama and Tupac) game it a nice vibe. I only ordered beverages but loved both of them. The dirty chai was the best I've ever tasted! Gold Star 100% top notch winner winner tea for dinner!!! I also got the Monkey Business cold frappe. It is a perfect blend of bananas, vanilla and cinnamon. Not as good as the dirty chai but still excellent in its own right! I left very impressed and wanting more.

"It's not just Medusa that I have to fear," Diana of the Wild Isle, Daughter of Circe, and the Last…read moreof the Amazons, reminds herself as she steps confidently towards danger in Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis's Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1 (2026). "First, it will be her sisters. Stheno and Euryale. Gorgons...'Dread monsters' in the oldest texts....And yet, they have stayed by their sister's side, even though a glance from her would turn them into stone. That is love," Diana realizes, even as she contemplates that, soon, the misty cave floor under her feet will be beset with violence, meted out by Medusa's sisters, before Diana even gets a chance to explain that she is trespassing in the hopes of obtaining for Medusa the ultimate form of social justice: permanent chances for her to "look other soul[s] in the eyes...and be seen." The Black female ownership, the management, and the staff at Love Life Cafe, a snug coffee house nestled at 929 Washington Blvd in Laurel, Maryland, are fully aware how being seen is intertwined with social justice, kindness, and customer service. Black artists' drawings and paintings, some of which are for sale, adorn the walls, including "Wakanda Forever," featuring Chadwick Boseman, whom the world heartbreakingly lost too soon to cancer; "Say Their Names: Black Lives Matter," featuring Sandra Bland; whom her communities bitterly lost to police brutality; and, in a hope-filled change of pace, "Looking Up at Greatness," depicting two-year-old Parker Curry's recognition and wonder at seeing Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama at the National Portrait Gallery in March of 2018. So far, my wife has enjoyed a life-sized latte with extra hot cardamom oat milk; a life-sized cafe au Lait with the same; an açaí bowl, minus the honey and adding kiwi, pineapple, and mango; and a life-sized Hollaback Girl latte. Meanwhile, I was thrilled to devour a banana, cinnamon, and vanilla frappe appropriately dubbed "Monkey Business."

I had a great 5-star gluten-free experience here at Yours Cafe in DC. Although they did not have a…read moreseparate gluten-free menu, the staff was very helpful and took my gluten-free needs seriously. I let the server know about my dietary restriction, and they checked with the kitchen to confirm what could be safely prepared. The service was attentive, patient, and reassuring. They made sure my order was adjusted properly and seemed careful about avoiding cross-contact. The food came out fresh, well-prepared, and delicious. I felt comfortable dining here and appreciated how accommodating the team was. I would definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a gluten-free-friendly restaurant in DC.

If you're in Washington DC, do yourself a favor and stop into Yours Cafe. We found this lovely…read morelittle café while in town for a work conference and ended up having one of the best team breakfasts we've had in a long time. The coffee was outstanding and every bit of food we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. What made the experience even better was the owner herself. She waited on our group and brought such a fun, welcoming energy to the entire place. She was charismatic, engaging, and made us feel like regulars from the moment we walked in. 10 out of 10 experience. Great food, amazing coffee, and exceptional hospitality. I'll absolutely be back the next time I'm in DC.

The cafe is nice we had the chocolate beignets and they were okay not really beignets more so a…read moredonut with chocolate filling. We had an espresso and it was good. Service was quick I had a toasted marshmallow hot chocolate nothing really "toasted marshmallow" about the drink in my opinion.

The client is very friendly there. I had the best conversations the breakfast potatoes were super…read moresavory and had just the right element of seasoning. The dill cream cheese at the base of the avocado toast with the seeded bread was elevated this dish. And the dirty chai is a must. Also, I don't know what dressing was on that salad, but I want some more .

I'm somewhere at a 3.5 with this Dunkin…read more It's definitely a trashy location with really limited parking. They should be first on the list for a renovation because it's very busy. Great spot right outside of Andrews Air Force Base. My macchiato was ordered through the app and not terrible. It needed a good stir but otherwise it's strong and angry, just how I like it. The coffee was ready when I walked in and the staff was hard at work. I will try again sometime but I really hope it's after a renovation.

This Dunkin' Donuts, at 6100 Allentown Rd. Camp Springs, MD 20746, charges $2 extra for drinks with…read moreNo ICE. Is this because of the Neighborhood, was it a profile thing? When called to speak with the manager, they hung up the phone. Should Black customers receive that kind of treatment from hispanic employees?

Friend and I went here for brunch and really enjoyed it…read more Between the two of us, we ordered: - a pumpkin pie latte - a veggie lover omelet - eggs florentine - coffee cake Everything we got was quite good, and the service/atmosphere was wonderful too. Not to mention, it felt so fairly-priced compared to most places in Old Town! We spent about $50 between the two of us, which included a 20% tip on our bill. Hard to beat in this area honestly, especially given the quality of the food and service. I look forward to coming back and am so glad to finally have an answer to "where do you recommend going for brunch in Old Town?" -- a question that I've historically struggled with when people asked!

We wanted to like this place, but it's a big fat meh for me. Place was dirty, the meals we ordered…read morewere okay, I got the pork verde and my wife got a biscuits, my dish was pretty good but the potatoes were too salty. The gravy for the biscuits was like warm. Otherwise the food was okay. Service was good, the host was especially friendly. What knocked this one down for us was the unprofessionalism of the staff. Servers sitting counting their cash while the host was busting her tail off, that wasn't cool. Busboy clearing the table has the buspan on the seat so my wife ended up sitting in a wet spot. Not good. We won't be back. Not worth the money