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!

Loved the pork rinds, the lumpia were really small and not meaty compared to what I have had other…read moreplaces & I had a tea. The young man helping me was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was right around 11 am and the floor and tables weren't cleaned and there were spider webs or a dust web from the ceiling. I think the owner saw me looking at it and pulled it down as I was walking out.

Great service! The strawberry matcha and cereal milk boba were super tasty. The pork lumpia…read moreShanghai was pretty good as well. Chill spot, not a lot of dine in seating but good for quick pick ups.

Husband and I decided to stop by for a breakfast treat and coffee. My husband loved the brewed…read morecoffee. Said it had a great flavor. I had a Chai tea. Loved the sprinkle of nutmeg. Very flattering to the tea. We both had a breakfast sandwich I had a croissant with bacon egg and cheese. Very tasty. Wish I had a condiments for the sandwich but I also did not ask. Husband got the pesto egg sandwich he said it was okay. We enjoyed our stay. Staff was very helpful. I got a coffee cake to go which was excellent for afternoon tea.

A nice coffee spot with quiet indoor seating. I'm glad it's in the area because there aren't really…read moreany other spots to have. Great tasting coffee and baked goods. I've come here twice and wasn't disappointed.

So I'm torn on this review so that's why I'm in the middle at 3 stars bud would give 3.5 if I…read morecould. The place itself is huge and has literally everything you could need for a breakfast quick stop. However the prices are insanely expensive. I totally understand things will be more expensive in a hotel but this was overboard. Almost 6 bucks for a yogurt I can get in the market for 1.50. 5.00 for a croissant which was mediocre at best. I did like that they have Starbucks coffee but you would never know they service Starbucks because it isn't displayed anywhere.

Conveniently located in the Gaylord National Harbor Hotel, this cafe and market has a lot of…read morevarieties of food. From bakery, to homestyle breakfasts. Snacks, drinks and more. They offer Starbucks coffee and have tons of seating space so you can sit and eat.

Met up with a friend to catch up and thought this would be a great setting. Excellent location to…read moreenjoy a caffeinated drink, croissant or French dip for lunch! Shared parking lot in strip mall setting. Plenty of inside seating and a few tables outside that see covered as well. Service is quick and very friendly. Bathrooms in house to use and free WiFi as well. Large screen TV to keep up with World Cup and some great tunes in the background. Casually quiet even with a large amount of customers in the shop. Would be a good hangout if I lived in this neck of the woods!

The mushroom coffee was the standout -- not too sweet, not too earthy, just right. The avocado…read moretoast, though, fell flat. The avocado was spread so thin it wasn't even a smash, and it could have used some extra seasoning -- salt, pepper, maybe -- to bring it to life. Underwhelming for a menu centerpiece. The carrot cake fared better, moist and well-spiced. Two more things kept this from five stars. Gluten-free eaters get exactly one option -- the carrot cake -- while the zucchini bread and the rest of the dessert case all run on flour. A café this charming could do more there. And the table service ran cold. The food got dropped at the table with no check-in -- no "anything else I can get for you?" -- just gone. Still, the space, the theme, the coffee, and the carrot cake earn a return trip. Four stars.

Despite having lived in the vicinity for several years I only made my first visit here very…read morerecently. As far as ambience and service go, I think Hollin Halls Pastry Shop is fine. I also liked that the display cases have a wide variety of attractive goods for sale. I came here for a couple chocolate chip cookies. JP got the pineapple upside-down cake. Honestly and unfortunately, this was one of the poorest chocolate chip cookies I've ever eaten,. The chocolate chips were small and rather sparse. The texture of the cookie was odd; it was a combination of soggy and crispy. When later I put one in the microwave for a mere 15 seconds, it fell completely apart. (As an aside, the Richmond Hwy Costco sells chocolate chip cookies in their deli that are quite good.) I thought though that pineapple upside-down cake was good, though the cake could have stood more pineapple flavor. Bonus points for Hollin Hill Pastry Shop having milk for sale. I mean, how can you not have a cookie without a glass of milk?!

If you like being ignored this might just be the place for you. I hate begging for attention then…read morepaying money to the business that ignored me while l waited for service. When the shop is empty I get served but the vibes are just bad. The pastries are ok, they make a nice cider when it's cold.

It is quite enjoyable to sit and spend time at the Capital One Cafe. A peaceful atmosphere,…read morebeautiful interior, and good coffee all in all, it makes for a wonderful experience. There is also ample space here for working. The service is highly professional and friendly.

The food at this cafe is at risk of cross contamination cause the don't wear hair nets or beard…read moreguards or wash their hand according to serve safe and it's been going on for atleast 1yr nobody corrects them and it is has been become habit. The even have employees that serve drinks without gloves so it's not just the verve staff it's the bank staff as well. So I would be careful ordering food or drink at the cafe.

My coffee is good every time and the employees are always super nice. The man and the woman that I…read moreassume run the place are always arguing, making it feel really hostile!

I love this place. The service is very good, the food is great, I recommend it to everyoneread more

The food was great! Generously sized portions that were filling and tasted great. The drinks were…read morevery tasty and complimented the food too! Our waitress, Arrisa, was a gem! Attentive, knowledgeable, pleasant; she was the cherry on top of our visit! Will definitely be back!

The food was amazing, the server Arissa was amazing with a wonderful smile. I will come back again…read moreand tell many of my friends about this amazing restaurant

This place rocks Friendly and fast service…read more Very tasty items for breakfast Clean and good vibes

Great coffee and service with lots of interesting combinations to choose from! Not a lot of seating…read morebut on a nice day that is not a problem in that area with lots to see and do!!