Great drip coffee and a friendly server. I stopped by just to get black coffee on my way north, and…read morewas pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ordinary coffee of the day, especially since it's also cheap! They also have pour over available. Bring cash if you're getting something under $5, if you can. The cafe is right inside the library itself and there's a free parking garage as well as a free lot nearby, and you can drink your coffee (carefully) inside or outside at a kid play park.

I love that this cafe is in the library! It's so nice and full of life in this intimate space. The…read morestaff is amazing & will take the time out to converse with you. The menu has so many wonderful items to choose from. My iced chai was spiced very well and the cheese danish was thick and tasted delicious. A must try where you can get a book, play at the gym and then stop by the cafe.

Java Nation was the perfect spot for a morning catch-up with a new business friend. We originally…read moremet at a strategic planning event last year and decided this was the ideal place to reconnect over coffee--and it did not disappoint. The service was warm, friendly, and attentive, making it easy to settle in and enjoy a great conversation. While we didn't eat much this visit, the menu is incredibly robust and tempting enough that we've already decided to come back next month for our next check-in. Another huge plus: convenient parking nearby and easy access to the Metro, which makes meeting up here simple and stress-free. Java Nation strikes a great balance between a welcoming café and a productive meeting spot. Whether you're grabbing coffee, planning your next move, or just enjoying the neighborhood vibe, this is a solid go-to.

The service at the takeout section is so unwelcoming and lacking that I have very little desire to…read morereturn. Yet, they have the gall to program their payment for a tip starting at 18% on top of the additional fee for using their credit card payment. The staff working on Sunday acts like you're bothering her when you're trying to place an order or ask her anything. It is really unfortunate because the Key Lime Pie and coffee taste decent but not sure if the food is good enough to compensate for the crappy attitude. Please consider hiring people who actually enjoy providing customer service. Their steak burrito was right up their with anything in the frozen food section. Banana loaf was dry, otherwise would be good when fresh. For faster and much more friendly service, stick with Starbucks. And if you still prefer their coffee, make sure you taste it before walking out so you don't just pay $1+tip+fee for syrup they forget to add. The service at the dining section is friendlier but slow as molasses on the weekend.

This place has everything the vibes, the great smiles, the amazing atmosphere to be yourself. Their…read morecustomer service is unmatched and hey if you go here enough they'll remember your regular. I'd come here to sit down and have a cup of joe of all forms, to soak up all the Ethiopian culture.

I've tried almost every coffee shop in Downtown Silver Spring & Takoma at this point, and Black…read moreLion is still far and away my favorite. Excellent service, excellent coffee, excellent environment. It's tough for me to walk past it without getting something. The Black Lion macchiato is really something special. Never had a macchiato quite like it--and I'm picky about them. Whenever my Dad comes to visit, he specifically requests we stop here so we can get that drink. It's always a good day when I get my Black Lion!

Came here quickly before work- and got the mango bowl and matcha and lived it! The girl in there is…read moreso sweet and I love that it opens at like 730a so right before I have to come to the office. The bowl and drink was great! Place is cute too

After some shopping I was looking for a healthy snack and stumbled upon this location. The lady who…read moreprepapres the drinks is bilingual (Spanish&English) so she gave some recommendations but couldn't really sell me on options so I decided on the coconut smoothie. The drink was okay. It definitely needed something to elevate it. The chunks of coconut was delicious but a majority of the time it tasted like the ice that was blended. My friends picked mango juice and a orange smoothie and also enjoyed their drinks. Coconut smoothie 5/10

The place was a bit difficult to find. So I called the phone number but it wasn't working. Finally…read moreI found it. It was in front of the Silver Spring library in a separate island on its own. It's a bit difficult to describe but if you walk on the Fenton St, you ll see little flags/banners (attached in my pictures). Follow them and go past the railing and the store is on the first floor. It's confusing because the address is 900 Wayne but it is easier to get to from Fenton. They could use a small banner on Wayne. The place itself is okay. The cronuts and bagels were fine. Nothing special. The seating inside was a bit odd. The barista area looked pretty clean though. The service was fast. There wasn't enough variety of food. If you want a quick bagel and coffee, it is okay but otherwise I would pass.

I'm super late, but this place is pretty cool! I wish I had visited sooner. There's books, comfy…read morelooking couches and just a nice setup! I know pre-covid it was bumpin' in here! One day again!!! I stopped by last week after having had it bookmarked for some time. I was really impressed with the space and the vibe although there was no indoor dining. There's some outdoor seating but that particular day it was freezing cold so I ordered my chai latte to go. It was pretty good and the price fair! I had a nice time chatting with barista, David! I would definitely come back.

This is another bakery n Wheaton Olaza I love in the Wheaton, Maryland arwa . Its Spanish owned…read morebut i think they hire outside cashiers. Tis is Ooh Lala Bakery nit far from Ledo Pizza and IHOP. Its outside the Wheaton Triangle . This is Called the Ooh Lala Bakery . This place has great staff there and behind their barita area lies their oe concept kitchen where they perform their magic to make your best pastries and deserts to cater to all occasions and holidays alike . This place has my lingente my people the Spanish . I maybe a Mixed Colombian Nationaln Born un the United States , But t diesnt mean I don't now who i am . I want ti work there ti build bridges between the Soanish and American worlds to better ourselves and make differences agajn in . Learn off each other . I do want the cashier position and food runner . I want ti help boost business agajn as it should and must be again . For too ling since the pandemic it was all of Us Americans faults for the bad unjustifiable, Inexcusable, Reprehensible, Unlawful and wrongful behaviors and i want to see to it , Its never tolerated agajn in Any place of business again . I want the ji. There without getting judged or used bad politics against without seeing what people like ke can doto be great assets to the team nd the store itself. This place has a dining area in it with refrigerator wirh assorted sodas and moee . This place has things fr. Cones cakes , values doughnuts to other great delicious pastries of yiyr choosing . They have an offering of take out orders too . But delivery service that is still bejnf researched. Yes the make catering pastry dishes fir amy occasions too . It a little of fun to be at this place here . If you come there please respect or Spanish traditions and culture there . It a place wgere you can come something much bigger than yourself , To be more than who you are . If you love this place as I do , This place is for you. We all look firwrd to see you all there very soon once again. Swing by and have some pastry fun .

Had breakfast here while waiting for my car to get serviced a few blocks away. The breakfast I…read moreordered was very tasty, and beautifully adorned with fresh fruits. The coffee was really good too! Not bitter and yet had a rich flavor to it.

Finally checked out this place after seeing the sign about to open a year or so ago... and then…read moreforgot all about it until I saw IG post. Beautiful ample dining inside and plenty of spaces outdoor as well. I did order mine to go, got pistachio latte and mango mousse, but ended up sitting outside to enjoy a little bit of relax moment. Delicious latte and dessert. The mango mousse dessert isn't like what I'm used to, not as soft but more dense and put together but still equally delicious! Would definitely revisit and dine in next time. Parking available on the street if you're lucky, but it's located right by the garage using park mobile!

Go for the tiramisu coffee, you won't be disappointed…read more I loved the presentation of this coffee. Great place for remote working and studying. I didn't find the venue to be loud. It's certainly family friendly. When I visited there were a few messy tables due to families with little kids but they were also busy. I would definitely return to try the other lunch menu items.

I recently went to Koma with a friend and had a lovely Sunday brunch. Koma is in a small strip of…read morestores adjacent to Washington Adventist University. When we arrived, there were a few spaces available in their small parking lot, so we had no trouble parking. The shop is charming. They sell a few select beers and wines so it was fun to peruse them as we waited on line to order. Their menu is on boards behind the counter and they also have paper menus, which is helpful to those of us who need glasses! The staff was super friendly and helpful since I hadn't been there before. A+ to them for offering their coffee/espresso drinks in decaf! I had a vanilla latte and it had a deep, rich flavor. One of the best I've had in the area. For food, my friend had the bagel and lox and it was huge! She had to take half home. I had the garlic Boursin eggs. It was a nice pile of delicately cooked eggs, but I wished there was more garlic Boursin flavor. Still really good. It came with salad greens in a light vinaigrette, sauteed mushrooms, and avocado. Very nice dish. They have a serve-yourself water station and, though they bring out your order to your table, you must go get your cutlery and napkins. They have a nice number of tables for a small place and we were lucky to snag one. Overall, a really nice experience and I plan to go back with my husband next time.

Once again, five star meal at Koma - this time for breakfast. Can you beat this divinely presented…read moresmoked salmon platter? The brilliant jade of the avocado? I mean..... I also had the Green Machine smoothie, which surprised me with little bits of crystallized ginger, each one delivering a lovely pop of flavor. We sat outside at the picnic tables on a beautiful spring morning, and even though I rarely emerge for breakfast, I can't deny that it was worth the early excursion.