Charming neighborhood cafe with incredible vibes, friendly staff, and A+ coffee. I wandered into La…read morePoteria while on the way to Harper's Ferry; I'm not entirely sure how Montgomery Village, MD was perfectly on our route from DC to West Virginia, but I'm so grateful that it was. La Poteria was the perfect midpoint to grab our morning caffeine fix and a bite to eat before we hit the Harpers Ferry hiking trails. The cafe was beautifully decorated with marble tables, a ton of plants, and plenty of couches and cozy armchairs. There was a ton of natural light from the giant windows, but they also had a number of aesthetic hanging lights, some of which were exposed bulbs and others of which were in little wicker baskets. As far as the food and drink goes, I loved their latte. The coffee was rich and not overly acidic, and it was strong enough that you could still appreciate the chocolatey, nutty undertones under the generous helping of steamed milk and foam. I also loved the little heart sprinkle they added in the center of the mug -- such a cute final touch! My friend and I also split two of their savory items, the cheese arepa and spinach and feta empanada. The empanada was a little different than what I was used to, as it was super flaky and buttery, with an almost croissant or puff pastry-like dough. It was delicious and the savory feta went wonderfully with the spinach and the slightly peppery mayo-based sauce they served it with. The arepa was also lovely, with a generous helping of gooey melted cheese on top of the slightly chewy, slightly sweet corn-based flatbread.

I have been here a few times and finally got around to writing a review…read more This place is cute and whenever I go I typically get the dirty chai and beef or chicken empanadas. The dirty chai hot or cold is delicious and both chicken and beef and chicken empanadas are tasty. The empanadas are flaky and come with a sauce thats a bit spicy but is perfect with the empanadas. I typically take my order to go but often see people dining in. This is my go to spot for quick bite and caffeinated drink!

Cute local Korean cafe! It's small but they have a variety of baked goods, pastries and even…read moredrinks! Service has been sometimes hit or miss with my drinks though. There has been times when my drink didn't come out the same as when I first bought them. So I guess it just depends on who is making the drink. This is a small little cafe that has some seats for you to sit and eat. Food I tried was yummy and the tiramisu latte is also one of my favorites. The Thai tea latte is also a bit more creamy which is yummy and not overwhelmingly sweet.

They seem like nice people, but unfortunately I found the experience pretty unaccommodating when…read morethere was an issue with my order. I ordered a Thai latte and was extremely disappointed. It was grossly sweet, so sweet that it genuinely made me a little nauseous. I only took two sips before asking if they could make it less sweet or possibly switch it for a matcha latte, which was the exact same price. I was asked if I was going to pay for a new drink, which I found frustrating. If the issue is with the drink itself, especially when I had barely touched it, I don't think the customer should have to pay again for a replacement of equal value. They offered to add more milk, but it didn't really help, and I was also told I'd have to pay if I wanted them to add more tea. At that point, it felt like there was no real effort to resolve the issue. I even had my friend try the drink, and she agreed that it didn't really taste like a Thai latte. To me, it tasted mostly like milk, food coloring, and an overwhelming amount of sugar. I also ordered a garlic cream cheese bread, which was good. Not the best I've had, but definitely not bad. I'd say their pastries are a step above their drinks based on my experience. I'm also in the service industry, so I try to be understanding when things aren't perfect. That's why the way this was handled bothered me more than the drink itself. This felt like a very easy situation to fix, and I would've handled it differently with a customer. I don't expect perfection, but I do expect some willingness to make a reasonable correction when a customer is clearly unhappy with something they've barely consumed. Overall, I probably won't be coming back. The staff were friendly, and it is a quiet place to study with free Wi-Fi, so I could see myself recommending it for grabbing a small pastry and getting some work done between classes. But for the prices, I don't think the quality or customer service was enough to make me want to return, especially when I can go to Tous Les Jours and get what I consider better quality for a similar price. I wanted to like this place, but unfortunately the drink and the way the situation was handled left a pretty bad impression.

My girlfriend recommended that we dine at BooBoo Pho tonight. It was a great idea! I had the…read morestir-fried beef with rice noodles, and my girlfriend had a Vermicelli rice bowl with chicken. Our appetizer was fried tofu. Everything was delicious! Our server was attentive. The only small drawback was that the ambiance was closer to a carryout place than "fine dining," but the food was SO good that I still had to give BooBoo Pho FIVE STARS! Highly recommended!

Those of you who have read my prior reviews of Booboo Pho know how highly I have regarded this…read morerestaurant in my Yelp life. The pho from Booboo Pho is among the best in the world, actually dethroning my prior best pho place (Pho Ho Binhin Rockville) after many many years of trumpeting that restaurant. Well, today, I found the limits of my Booboo Pho love. Their Banh Mi Sandwich. I have never actually had a banh mi sandwich before but I have read a lot about them. And everything I read says that it's the bread, the bread and nothing but the bread that sets this sandwich apart from all the other sandwiches in the world. So it was with great excitement that I ordered my Chicken Banh Mi. I picked it up, drove fast back to the office and unwrapped my sandwich. I knew from the 1st look that something was wrong. Instead of the soft, warm, cushiony, tender bun I was expecting, there was a regular, ordinary deli roll. A hard, stale deli roll that falls apart and shoots crumbs onto my lap with each bite. Once I started eating the sandwich, I realized that this deli roll was not even a good deli roll. No taste, nothing worthwhile. So I am sad to give Booboo Pho only 3 stars. I am sure that my next bowl of pho at Booboo Pho will rate another 5 star rating. But, for now and for my Banh Mi, I am sorry for the 3 star review but that is all that it's worth. To be honest, that sandwich did not even rate 3 stars but I gave it out of respect for this fine restaurant.

Great spot for a neighborhood brunch! Just make sure to come early enough to enjoy the bottomless…read moreoption since the last round is served at 2:30 PM. The service is excellent whether you're seated inside or outside. The staff is friendly, attentive, and helps create a welcoming atmosphere. Bonus: it's dog-friendly, making it a great spot to bring your pup along. Highly recommend!

I write this review as I sit here on the patio, 16 minutes after we were seated for our…read morereservation. I am thirsty. There is no water. There also appears to be no server. My husband has just gone inside to see if there will ever be a server. Update: the server eventually showed up, took our order, and dropped it off. I think not having a server was better than the food and drinks that were delivered. The "mimosa" (didn't even go for bottomless, so this is even more disappointing) was just orange juice. Check the color in the photo. $10ish for a glass of orange juice hurts my soul. Also, the pizza was soggier than my armpits on a summer day in Louisiana. But wait, there's more! We tried to get a glass of prosecco so I could mix it with my orange juice. My husband wound up going inside, ordering it and paying for it at the bar, all because the server was (once again) missing! Absolutely wild that it's faster to bypass the server when you have a table, and the place isn't even busy. Two stars because we were here another time and the server wasn't dreadful that time.

Upon entering the bakery, there is a wide variety of options to self serve from. I opted for a…read moredonut with hazelnut filling and it was amazing! I wasn't completely sure I could serve myself and checked with an employee who was restocking the goods - she was friendly and helpful! Everything has labels of when it was baked and when it will be discarded. The restaurant itself was clean but the seats could use a good cleaning. Overall, it was great!

Tous le Jours My…read moregirlfriend and I needed to cool, so we stepped inside. She got a large, iced strawberry latte, made with real strawberry. I ordered a small, iced pistachio latte. Both had oat milk and were creamy and delicious. I think we drank them down in seconds. I also purchased a chocolate avalanche pastry. Since it's a French bakery, I had expected the pastry to be rich in chocolate and not sweet. Instead, it was the opposite. I'm not sure how the other dessert-based pastries are but I'm leery now. The person who took our order wasn't pleasant by any means, but I gave a tip anyway in case they were just overwhelmed and didn't feel like being welcoming. The interior is spacious with plenty of seating with some seating outdoors. The only issue with the environment is that there was a high whistle that filled the entire establishment. That inspired us to leave sooner than expected. Our greatest disappointment was to see that with all of their plastic cups that they did not have any recycling bins.

Amazing service and great staff members that are helpful with the app and my purchase.read more

Stopped by for a latte since I was in the area and ended up leaving with a box of three goodies as…read morewell. Located in the food court of International Mart, this Tous Les is somewhat tiny but has enough room for seating. Grab a tray and tongs and make your way down the aisle grabbing backed goods that catch your eye. I ended up with three - crookie (so good, but definitely sweet), chocolate cream donut (verdict still out - yet to be eaten) , and a sweet frank roll (my son loved it!). To drink I got the ube latte. Not super sweet, but I should have gotten a double espresso shot - next time. Solid spot for pastries and a latte. I'll be back.

Low fat cappuccino was really good. Aztec mocha cayenne had a spice to it that isn't for everyone…read morebut it worked for us. Power house sandwich had a good amount beef and well mixed with cheese and horseradish and caramelized onion. Nicely toasted bread. It is good for a morning bite with protein. Many tables in the back. Quick service on Sunday. Right off the metro station.

If I could give a negative rating I would. Worst experience ever. Ordered five drinks. They had…read morenothing to indicate which drink was what. Not helpful when we are bringing them home. When asked to identify the drinks they looked down their noses at us and said: oh, do you want us to write what they are on the cup? One drink listed as caramel apple iced shaken espresso. We asked for light ice. It was full Ice and NOT shaken. "We can't shake it, it might explode." We asked for it to be made again, correctly, but they still refused to shake it. Around a $50 order, and no respect for the customer. A disappointing experience.

Excellent authentic food. Fresh ingredients. Highly recommend. Al pastor tacos are my favorite and…read morebarria delicious as well.

Super cute, simple,tasty taco truck with nice covered outdoor seating. The birria taco was so good,…read moreI can't wait to go back.

​I absolutely love Paris Baguette! The space itself is really nice, clean, and has plenty of tables…read moreand chairs to sit and enjoy your treats. It is definitely my go-to spot for a sweet treat or a special occasion cake. ​Pros: ​Self-Serve Selection: They have a massive pastry selection where you get to grab a tray and pick everything out yourself. ​Perfect, High-Quality Cakes: Their cakes are truly amazing. Every single one I've tried has been delicious, and they are never overly sweet, which is hard to find! ​The Perfect Celebration Perk: When you buy a cake, they provide a plastic knife, matches, and candles right with it. It makes it so easy for a party! ​Great Atmosphere: The bakery has a wonderful setup with lots of seating available. ​Excellent Customer Service: The staff here is always incredibly helpful and attentive. ​Cons: ​Price Point: It is on the more expensive side, but the quality of the food and the experience makes it worth it for a treat. Will return when I need a sugar fix!

I ordered a drink online for pick up. I was running a bit behind (10 min) after a few errands that…read moretook longer than anticipated. The employee who gave me my drink showed it to his supervisor I guess because quite a bit of the ice had melted. He was told, "it's fine, it sat" with a who cares attitude. I was fine with the drink as I was late and I had not asked for a remake. Since it was quite diluted on top, I went over to stir the drink and remove the cover. The supervisor looked over at me then proceeded to tell the employee that it's not their problem if it's not picked up on time, they just make them when we give them a time. His attitude was very much "screw them if they are late." As I was standing right across from him, I said, "I heard you." He approached the area that leads to the dining room and said "I was talking to him, mind your business." As I have worked in customer service, managed service employees, and hire service reps, my comment to him was simply to bring awareness that his "customer" should not be witness to his complete disregard for them or their purchase. He became very aggressive and told me to get my drink and get out. I asked for his name and he refused and continued to tell me to get out and don't come back. I shared that I would be reporting his behavior and he responded, good. You are trespassed. I asked for what reason? and was told that he didn't like my attitude and that unless I didn't have a problem with him then to get out and he would call the police if I ever came back. He proceeded to tell me that he had plenty of customers and didn't need my business as he has 5 stores. Truthfully, I am happy not to return to this store or any other if this is the level of service provided by your employees. On my previous visit, I waited almost 10 minutes for my drink after it was to be ready and I had no issues or complaints with the staff. Things happen and I assume they did not hold up my drink on purpose. To not be extended the same courtesy as a paying customer is beyond mind boggling. There are too many similar bakeries in this area for me to stress over this location, but poor service bothers me and this was far beyond poor service.