Very first time here. The Ruben sandwich with fries was delicious! Definitely coming back to try…read moreother menu items for lunch.

Just wanted to add that I had the 1/4 lb crabcake today and it simply isn't worth the price. Mine…read morewas small (i had to smash it to make it fit the bun), EXTREMELY salty, looked and tasted slightly dry/reheated, and was barely warm by the time it arrived. And there was no lump whatsoever. For this price, it should be MUCH better. This tasted like something I could get at a carry-out. Disappointing.

So literally, I just got home from Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes, and I went there on happenstance after…read moremy sewing class because I was so close to Sonic. We do not have one where I live, so I naturally get excited every time I'm near one, and I make it my mission to stop and get a slushie. I traditionally get the lemon slush or the lime slush. But unbeknownst to me, Sonic redid their menu. Since there isn't one close to my house, I had to update the app and sign back in. Then I tried to order my usual drink, but because it had been more than 90 days since my last visit, my previous order was gone. So I started looking through the menu, only to realize the lemon frozen slush and the lime frozen slush were no longer there. I literally spent over 30 minutes sitting in the Sonic stall scrolling through the app because you have to order through it to get the half-price slushes. Now they have these new slushes with some type of tea concentrate, and I already know I don't like green tea. I didn't want to risk paying for something I probably wouldn't enjoy, especially since there wasn't an option to sample it. So I opened my Maps app to see what was nearby. That's when I noticed that a young lady I'd been following on Instagram had her Italian ice shop close by. I thought, "Oh my goodness!" It was less than a mile away, so I drove over to Killa Italian Ice & Smoothie and picked up some lemonade and a slice of cake. After that, I thought, "Let me see what other small businesses I can support while I'm over here." I wasn't really interested in any of the other food options because they were things I could already get in Woodbridge. So I searched for bakeries and found Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes, just a short drive away. I walked in, and to my surprise, they had a full restaurant menu in addition to their baked goods. Let me tell you, these people were so amazingly welcoming the moment I walked in. "Hey, sis!" "Hi, welcome!" I immediately felt at home, and I honestly haven't felt that way in an establishment in a very long time. I ended up telling the young lady behind the register about my whole Sonic adventure, and she said, "Well, let me let you try my chicken curry salad." Now, I didn't have the heart to tell her that I don't like chicken salad, so I said, "Okay." Let me tell you...that chicken curry salad was banging. I was like, "Oh wow. This is good." As we kept talking, I looked over the menu and realized I didn't want my usual comfort foods like pizza, collard greens, or macaroni. I wanted to try something different. So I ordered their Chicken with Attitude with rice and cabbage. The chicken had a Middle Eastern rustic flavor. It was roasted, incredibly tender, and unlike anything I'd had before. It's definitely a different taste and probably an acquired one, but I really enjoyed it. Although I'd only had that sample of the chicken curry salad, it was so good that I ordered half a pound of it to take home, along with a piece of pound cake. Like I said at the beginning, I DO NOT EAT chicken salad, but it completely surprised me. But beyond the food, they brought me a complimentary lemonade while I was sitting there eating. It tasted so fresh, like freshly squeezed lemon with other fresh fruit over ice. It was absolutely delicious and refreshing. Everywhere throughout the restaurant were little signs about genuine kindness. The whole place just felt welcoming. Being from Alabama, I grew up with Southern hospitality. You make eye contact, greet people, and make them feel at home. That's not meant to discredit businesses in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. This area is a melting pot of people from all over the world, and culturally, not everyone expresses hospitality the same way. But when I walked into Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes, every single person embodied that welcoming spirit. It wasn't just one employee. It was the people behind the counter, the people coming out of the kitchen, and even those arriving for work. I just remember thinking, "Wow." I felt safe. I felt welcomed. I felt wanted. I felt at home. I felt like family. More than the food, I felt like I had found my tribe. I found my village. I honestly wish I lived closer because, if I did, I'd probably be there every day. Since moving to this area in 2009, that's the feeling I've been missing. If I could recommend Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes a million times over, it wouldn't just be because of the food. It would be because of the sense of belonging. It's that feeling of walking into a place where everybody knows your name, even when they don't. If you're going through something, this is the place to go. Not just to feed your belly, but to feed your soul.

The service was amazing. Very friendly and they offered lots of information about their choices…read more There is seating inside but when I went there was no AC so it was super hot inside. They had fans going to def too hot to stay. I would say everything I ordered was okay. So it's worth stopping if it's convenient but not enough to go too far out the of your way. I got jerk wings (but there was hardly any seasoning on them), peach cobbler (was mostly just peaches that tasted canned), cookies and cream cheesecake, and glazed pound cake.

Beautiful ambience & relaxing atmosphere. Eden, the owner, was very welcoming & helpful. Omelet &…read moreFull' was delicious & flavorful with fresh veggies. The bread was warm, toasted and soft inside. Highly recommend checking this place out!

A hub for D.C.'s Eritrean community, Eden's Kitchen is run out of a house along Bladensburg Road NE…read moreby a mother and her son. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it's worth visiting. They will treat you like family. There's easy street parking nearby. Walk inside to Eritrean art on the walls and a small bar area and a side room with small tables. Outside is a medium-sized outdoor patio with tables, chairs, and umbrellas for shade. To feed two of us, we ordered the vegetarian combo with six items- Ades, Yellow Split Peas, Alicha, Collard Greens, Shiro, and Cabbage. Everything was prepared by the mom and well-seasoned. My favorites were the Shiro (puree of chickpeas in a sauce) and the Yellow Split Peas. The items came on teff injera with extra injera. Afterwards, the mother poured us traditional coffee, which was a perfect way to end the lunch. We left very full and our entire meal cost $15.59 before taxes and tip. That's a steal in D.C.

I ordered one of their popular sandwiches, and as soon as I got to my car, I took a big bite. To my…read moresurprise, it wasn't quite what I expected. The bread was super soft, and both the tomatoes and meat tasted really fresh but there was just something missing that kept it from having that "wow" factor for me. The service, though, was excellent! The owner was very friendly, and the place wasn't as busy as I've heard it can get during the day, which made for a nice, easy experience. If you're looking for an affordable, fresh sandwich in the DMV area, I'd definitely say give this place a try , it might just hit the spot for you.

Black-owned Mother Rucker's is serving up THEE BEST SUBS IN DC…read more (coming from a Jersey girl who is serious about her sandwiches)! Located in NE DC near H street, I'm so glad that I have this gem in my neighborhood. I ordered a foot long turkey & provolone sub and it came out to around $13. That in my opinion is soooooo great when you have other sub shops charging you like $20. The bread is the star of the show here and I love that they have toppings like hot peppers, oregano, oil & vinegar and sweet peppers. They quickly got my order ready despite it being busy on a Wednesday afternoon. And I love that they asked if I wanted to sandwich cut in 4's, in half or not at all. Once I got to my destination I ate this sub so quickly with a friend and was thinking about when I was going to get my next one. Hands down I highly suggest supporting this local business. The team was so kind. I wish them all of the success because I need great subs without having to go all the way up to Jersey.

Service was great. DJ was doing his thing. I went on a Monday & the vibes were good. Not crowded,…read morechill crowd. Drinks were good. I like the remolding they did inside. More open and inviting now. Lamb chop entree was good. Broccoli was cooked to perfection along with the lamb. Mash was good as well.

Now I don't know if it was because we got here soon as they opened...but it's a no for me. Met up…read morewith some friends on a Sunday afternoon around 2pm and it was empty. They were playing some great music...and wings were fire but the drinks were trash. I first ordered a lemon drop and when I tell you it was like some bottom shelf vodka and some Minute Maid lemonade added to it. Horrible! Then on top of that they put all the drinks in a 6oz clear plastic cup...Smdh Even served me red wine in the same plastic cup with a straw ridiculous! Only reason I gave them 2-stars the lemon pepper wings and fries were fresh and hot! Very good...but the drinks and service with an already 18% gratuity added to the check horrible. Not sure I will be back

A Neighbourhood spot that is clean fast and delicious. I have a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich…read morewith egg a couple of mornings a week.

Charging consumers to use their debit/credit cards to make purchases which is illegal…read more Unclean and does not follow safe serve standards. As they had a woman preparing food with her bare hands making direct skin contact with food that people put in their mouth. She was not wearing gloves or have her hair covered.

Will always return to this place love the food here. And I always feel the love when I walk in…read moregreat service.

The place is spotlessly clean and so is the lettuce. No worries here. The carrot cake is moist…read moreand delicious. The fried chicken is my comfort food. Go and try it. Don't let the surroundings turn you away.

Great customer service. Food was fresh and really hot. Establishment was very clean! True hidden…read moregem in Anacostia DC near the big chair

I came in here for lunch around 12 on a Monday and there was only two people ahead of me. My friend…read moreand I were in and out in 10 minutes so we didn't wait long at all! The worker who served my bowl was friendly and professional. It looked very, very clean in there. It's kind of chilly in there so if you plan to sit down I'd bring a light sweater if you're sensitive to the cold. Now onto the food. I got the gyro bowl that comes with rice and a side of salad as well as tiramisu. The salad is put inside the same container as the hot food, FYI. I think it's meant to be enjoyed together! But anyways, man, all I can say is DELICIOUS. The lamb was nice and hot, flavorful, and most importantly MOIST! Nothing worse than overcooked, dry lamb. Got it with the white sauce (light and kind of tangy like some Mediterranean sauces) drizzled on top, which is bomb btw, and the salad got a green sauce that was very herby/cilantro and fresh tasting. The rice was also perfectly cooked and not dry. I have had a bite of my friend's chicken bowl before coming here (which is what prompted me to come here myself) and it was equally just as tasty. Tiramisu taste like you're basic tiramisu--which is to say mouthwatering and delectable as tiramisu always is! No complaints, 10/10 recommend.