I finally got around to visiting SOKO Butcher Shop & man was it worth it! WOW!…read more I got the Philly, and it was worth the hype. A top tier cheesesteak that rivals anything I've had in the area, Baltimore & Philadelphia. 10/10 The wife got The Butcher on Ciabatta w/ chimichurri, horseradish aioli, arugula roasted tomato. She devoured that thing --(not AI, I've always written like this lol) well, what she could bc our sandwiches were massive. 8/10 My daughter, Paris got the wings with fries and she loved her meal as well. All in all, this was a great experience. The lady at the cash register was very friendly and helpful when I purchased my cuts of meat to make burgers later at home, the space was clean, and food came out within 15 minutes. Funny story, it was my bday so I knew my Dad was coming by my house later in the evening so I saved him half of my cheesesteak bc I couldn't eat it all, and I really wanted him to try it. After initially refusing, he finally tasted it and said it was the best he's ever had, and this was hours later, after warming it up in the microwave. He asked me to send the address, and that this would be his new go to spot. Lol Definite 5 stars.

I ordered a sandwich with bacon on it but they didn't add the bacon. It's an up charge so if they…read moredidn't have it the charge should have been refunded. The service is always bad and the food is expensive so the least they can do is get the order right. When you walk in no one acknowledges you even if you're the only customer there. When they finally do they act as if they're doing you a favor by taking your order...no smile, no welcome in...nothing. One time I was there, several people were in the store and the workers were laughing and talking behind the counter. About three minutes went by before I asked if someone could hand me my order. Right after that a customer who had been there before me asked if they could order, so there's no telling how long they had been waiting before I spoke up. It's never a pleasant experience. It's a local neighborhood spot so I try to support but at this point they're playing in my face.

Incredible place! I loved the food, customer service, and the atmosphere. It's a great location and…read moreambience. My group enjoyed the pan-fried grandma's dumplings, korean friend 'chicken', and scallion pancakes, among other great items. Desserts are also a highlight here, we loved the caramelized apple sweet buns. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!

Alison Amazing food service and ambiance with plenty of…read moreoptions for any diet. The restaurant is really cute too with plenty of plants. We got grandma's noodles, janchi bento, broccoli and fried chicken bento and pistachio cake. The janchi bento and cake were my favorite but everything was great. I also love the QR code ordering concept. I'll come back with my husband!

Food is delicious always good , the service is amazing 10/10 , the workers are amazingread more

You guys know this is my go to spot !…read more I went randomly on a Monday after work. No customers, so I was in and out . They were out of females so I did males . They were okay... a few were a little mushy and the others were fine ! Yes I know it's not crab season but I still like to get my fix , here and there :)

I can't really separate my opinion of the place from memories I have of the old Water Reed army…read moremedical complex that used to be here. I was saddened by the decision to close the base and I think having a facility to care for veterans inside our city limits was important both symbolically and practically, and while the complex was still in various stages of construction when I stopped in, the hospital that once stood near here was not recognizably present. As to the store itself, it has a lot of standard things you'd expect to see, but I found some nice items on clearance. Self-checkout was available, if marginally functional, and I found a set of single-stall bathrooms to be a welcome development, but they were only available after checking out at the register. There was a lot of weird bush league behavior going on, including a car standing out front double parked after the driver dodged in for what I assume was an online order pickup. It seems like this largely vacant complex should have easier parking and more efforts to discourage bad behavior, but apparently I expect too much.

I'm impressed. This Whole Foods is bright and spacious. I love the underground parking. I went at…read more8PM and I parked right in front of the entrance. Not many cars were in the garage on a Sunday night. I needed milk, but I also came to buy some pastries for breakfast. I got pumpkin scones and almond croissants. Both were good, but not the most flavorful. I'm kind of partial to my French bakeries in Bethesda. However, if parking is always this easy, then I may make this my regular Whole Foods over Downtown Silver Spring. You do need to take a ticket, but then you self stamp your ticket at the machine by the door like the WF in College Park. It was very dark when I exited and took a few wrong turns to get back home the easy way. I will try again!

Stopped by a peach cobbler after a good expierence during my first trip but the second trip fell…read moreFLAT. We arrived on a Friday afternoon for some good sweets or so we thought. I personally ordered the chocolate chip brownie and quite honestly it tasted terrible. There wasn't much taste at all for that matter. Extremely bland overshadowed by icing. If there wasn't ice cream involved it would have tasted worse. The Pizza Hut brownie is 10 times better at a cheaper price point. The is brownie can easily be removed from the menu if there aren't improvements. The service was ok even though she originally forgot my ice cream. Inside was clean as there were no other patrons.

I saw this place in my Instagram come up so I thought I'd visit at some point. I had a day off so i…read moredrive up there which took awhile but it was worth it. I had a couple other stops along the way. The music was pretty loud when I walked in which made it a little hard to order. The girl that came out the back was helpful . I was a little skeptical of the cobblers being from the south and being disappointed in alot of the food in the D.C. area. I ordered two cobblers, the peach and strawberry. I make my own strawberry at home. They were a little pricey for the size at $10 each but I just went with it. When I got home I sat down to try them both and was pleasantly surprised. The crusts on both and flavor was really good. I just places on of I'd take my mom to them and this passes the test. I would recommended if you're in the area or taking a special trip.

Everyone sings Donut Run's praises so I knew I had to try them - I only regret not going sooner!…read more I had the classic "Homer" and a Boston cream and basically inhaled them both. Can confirm the hype is real. It's a small shop so you'll want to plan on taking your donuts to go.

Nice to have a local donut place in Takoma. Donuts are middling, better than the chain restaurants,…read morebut not so amazing that a trip out feels special or indulgent. Biggest issue is the staff. Had to wait for the staff member to finish her conversation with her buddy before being assisted and even then she stared at me as though I had interrupted something important. Didn't ask what I wanted or what I was interested in. Eventually offers a bag for the donuts. Seems more excited when others walked in but lingered enough to try to see what tip I was giving. One time, wouldn't be a deal breaker, but I've never felt welcomed there. So a nice place if you need a donut, but not for a special trip. Don't expect friendly service, but if you get it, I'm curious what you did differently than walk in and wait patiently.

What a great farmers market! Located behind the main commercial area in a parking lot, it feels…read moremore spacious than many of the other farmers markets in the area. This one also comes with many farmers with fresh produce from all kinds of tomatoes to broccoli to potatoes. There's a vendor that sells pickled mushrooms, baked goods, oysters, and so much more!

Great farmers market offering a wide variety of "farm to table" produce and goods!…read more The Takoma Park Farmers Market is ....definitely one of my favorite farmers markets in and around the DMV area. To be so small, it is packed with lots of good finds. Plenty of samples to goo around too...well sorta...COVID has kinda shut that down these days. At this market, you will find a full variety of conventional and certified organic fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meat, poultry and eggs, artisan sweet and savory baked goods, fresh milk, butter, yogurt, goat/cow cheeses, fermented foods and pickles, jams, jellies and sauces, flowers, plants, handmade soaps, and more! You name it, this market has it all. One additional note to know...."It's a year-round" market! Unlike most farmer's markets in the area, where you are limited to summer-only and seasonal openings. The market is open only on Saturday mornings between the hours of 9am-1pm. Parking is available on the streets for free and parking meters are free as well on weekend. And, if it helps...all vendors accepts SNAP/Food Stamps and WIC. In all, lot's of great finds and a great way to connect with local farmers in/around the DC metropolitan area. It is definitely worth a visit. It's the perfect place to spend part of your Saturday morning on a nice day...and on the cheap.

Folks say the TPSS coop is expensive and that can be true. But: I love it for its bargains…read more First, the bulk section. So many everyday and unusual products at a fraction of the price you would pay for the same thing in little bottles, boxes or jars. My favorites are oatmeal and spices. Second, the wine section often has good prices on decent wines. Not easy to find these days. Some of them are organic. And finally, there are some freshly prepared foods that make the co-op a destination store for me. Sushi. And those spicy samosas that are kept in the warmer near the soups. Especially the cabbage one! Apparently they are made by Zemen, the Ethiopian grocery on Maple, so you could also look for them there. That is the co-op the way I experience it. But it is waiting for you to discover your own - the possibilities are endless

They have some decent options but there are very clear prejudices amongst the staff. If you're not…read morewhite do not expect to get friendly service. They will not ask if you are a member or anything but if you're white you will be asked and greeted with a smile. Jane is friendly and helpful though and there's another young lady with curly hair that wears a hat that's friendly too they usually work in the vitamin section but the cashiers suck.

"Have you tried Red Hound Pizza? They have Sicilian pizza and softserve ice cream." Say no more!…read more This place is amazing - their menu changes based on the season's best ingredients and everything is sourced locally. The day we visited, they had a margherita pizza and a veggie (mozzarella, Italian dandelions, sun-dried tomatoes, whipped goat chevre & hot honey). I'm still not sure what an Italian dandelion is, but it tasted great. But my favorite was the soft-serve, Honey Cardamon Lemon with Pistachios. Inventive and yummy! FYI, you can order the soft-serve when you order your pizza, but pick it up at the end of your meal so it doesn't melt. The food tastes great, but most of all, it's local and family-owned. Definitely in my standard rotation of pizza places. You should definitely get out to Takoma Park and try Red Hound!

Delicious pizza with a phenomenal crust. This is closest to what I'd call Sicilian-style with…read morewhat's almost a focaccia dough--but more toothsome with a wheatier flavor. We tried the veggie and meat pizzas and agreed the veggie was the tastiest. Also had the soft serve and a slice of cake. Not as exceptional as the pizza but still yummy. Very nice staff. Took about 30 minutes for our two pizzas to come out and we enjoyed being outside in the back where they have a few simple picnic tables set up. Expect lots of people on a Friday evening but well worth the wait!

Visited a friend just cross Maple Market, curious about to walk into the store, find unroasted…read moreEthiopian coffee beans $ 3.99 per pound. Asked some question how to roast the coffee beans from store Lady owner and bought little to try. It turns great: easy to roast, good aromatic and smooth taste. High recommend and will buy more again. If they sell fresh brewed this coffee then I will give 5 stars.

Great selection of injera. Small, but it has "exactly what you need."read more