Not really a speakeasy and very little variety of food but they did have pretty good drinks!read more

Great food and drinks The tacos are amazing and the pizza is very good…read more The bartenders are amazing and craft amazing drinks.

Really lovely cafe, visited on a Sunday morning. Had a little trouble figuring out parking but…read morethere's a public parking lot up on the hill. Tried the drip coffee with steamed half and half and the breakfast tacos. The tacos were delicious and fresh, coffee nice and strong. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area

For some reason, I associated Leesburg as a rural area with not much going on. This fancy coffee…read moreshop was an unexpected surprise. W&OD trail is a few feet away you can see the sign from the cafe. The interior was quite hipster. A good amount of seats inside and outside. The place was crowded in the morning but they had enough staff take care of people. I got my cortado in like 2 minutes despite the amount of people in line. They work fast. The cortado I got was okay. It's not something I'd drive to Leesburg for. My friend said the matcha latte is good. The breakfast other people were having looked great. Parking wasn't easy. I had to get past all the new apartment buildings and park at Market Station and walked a block. The bouquet of flowers here look very unique.

There is no separate way to review for sidebar coffee, so this is for sidebar COFFEE!…read more The little hole in the wall has earned my trust in downtown leesburg. I was just looking for some good coffee one morning when I saw a little hole in the wall and realized it's a little coffee shop! I've gotten an iced coffee there, and a matcha the next two times. Both are great. The baristas are all really nice and will very likely be able to make you something if you wanna tweak an item on the menu a bit. And, most importantly, their matcha is the real deal. It's not the bitter and awful cheap stuff that most cafes will sell to you for the same price. This is the good stuff, and you can tell they make any syrup they add to it in house. It's so refreshing. If you love coffee, and especially matcha, this place is it!

Literally the worst service we have ever had…read more We had family in town and had never been here before. We were seated in the closed off dining area, to the right of the hostess desk. It took 10 mins for anyone to come see us. I had to get up to ask for someone to get our orders. To boot, the person who was supposed to assist us, was in the back hall by the restrooms texting and hanging out. I assume no one told her that we were there. The cider I ordered was warm, so I had to ask for a cup of ice at the bar. My husband's burger was meant to be medium well and it was raw. Lastly, it's extremely loud in that room. The chairs are metal, and when drug against the flooring, they make an awful sound! They really need a form of rubber on the legs. Very hard for grandma, who has hearing aids. Poor thing was so uncomfortable. The room next to us, with a door leading to the window to the kitchen, was so incredibly annoying. They were pounding the entire time we were seated, and it was LOUD! We all just sat completely silent. This was an incredibly disappointing visit and we will not come back.

Tasty food, decent atmosphere absolutely ridiculous prices. If you're gonna charge me $55 for a…read moresea-food dish, it would be great if it at least filled me for the night.

Beautiful restaurant! Decor and ambiance were top shelf…read more Service was OK.. not great as the staff seemed a bit slammed ... we were there on Thursday evening at 8pm, but food was very good... and I recommend the Berkshire Pork Chops.. my wife also enjoyed the Scallops.

Great service and food. Bacon appetizer is to die for. Portions where well worth the price and the…read moreravioli was fantastic. The bartender was really friendly and knowledgeable. Her recommendations were spot on both on the food and drinks. Perfect ambience.

This corner bar is such a fun place during happy hour. Their daily specials are 3:00-6:00 everyday…read more Certain apps are 50% off and a selection of cocktails, beers and wine are $6. I had the Sangria yesterday and it was super tasty. Service was amazing. Our server was on top of things from taking our orders, checking on our drinks and anything that needed attention. It's a small venue but they have a huge bar and plenty of tables. It appears they also take reservations.

My boyfriend and I went to dinner last night and as always, it was such an amazing experience…read more Anytime we're in town, this is the number one place we go! It's truly one of our favorites and never disappoints. The food was absolutely incredible (as expected). We also want to give a special shoutout to our waiter, who was in training he did an amazing job! He was attentive, friendly, and made our experience feel seamless. We love this place so much and will definitely keep coming back every chance we get!

I rate restaurants within their category and concept. I am not comparing a pasta tasting menu spot…read moreto a Michelin star fine dining restaurant. If a place executes its vision at a high level and exceeds expectations for its lane, that is a 5 star experience to me. And this meal absolutely did that. We relocated to Northern Virginia a couple of years ago, so we have been exploring the dining scene here with fresh eyes. Since moving, we have visited The Wine Kitchen several times, and each visit has been consistently impressive. They are truly a gem in Leesburg. We went with the pasta tasting menu and it was an outstanding, technique driven progression that really showcased the kitchen's command of fresh pasta and sauce work. The pasta itself was the foundation of the experience, clearly house made, with impeccable texture across every course. Each shape was cooked to a true al dente, with that ideal balance of tenderness and bite that only comes from properly handled fresh dough. Nothing felt heavy or muddled, which is no small feat in a multi course pasta progression. The mushroom tortellini in brodo was beautifully restrained. The broth had deep umami from the mushroom parmesan base, yet remained clean and structured, allowing the delicate tortellini filling and chestnut mushrooms to shine. The truffled Alfredo could have easily gone overboard, but the richness was controlled, silky, properly emulsified, and well seasoned, with the truffle supporting rather than overwhelming the dish. The lobster ravioli was another technically strong plate. The pasta was thin and tender, the filling sweet and delicate, and the crab fat sauce added depth while the ginger Calabrian soffritto brought a subtle lift of heat and brightness that kept the dish from feeling too rich. The short rib rotolo delivered deep, slow cooked savoriness, balanced nicely by the ricotta and the earthy luxury of the truffle fonduta. What really made the dish stand out for me were the crispy edges on the pasta, which added a beautiful textural contrast to the tender filling. For dessert, we enjoyed the tasting menu dessert and also added the cornflake French toast. The French toast completely wowed us. Texturally, it was outstanding, crisp exterior, custardy interior, and that nostalgic cornflake crunch elevated into something refined. It had richness, sweetness, and contrast in all the right ways, and ended up being my favorite of the two desserts. Overall, this is how you do a pasta focused tasting menu with finesse, strong technique, thoughtful balance, and flavors that feel indulgent without becoming heavy. In its category, this was a 5 star experience for me, and I would absolutely come back.

The FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE. Our table had striped bass, airline chicken, Burrata and blistered…read moreshishito peppers. This is Michelin star quality food at a reasonable price. Service and atmosphere was very nice too. Highly recommended. I rarely get thru a meal without several complaints so you can be sure this is the real deal. By the way I don't even drink alcohol

VERY DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE. We had family come in from Texas and we were wanting to treat them…read moreto a great experience in Leesburg. We saw pictures of the Escelon and it looked like the perfect ambiance for us. We were mistaken and we should NOT have come here. The five us chose to do the $50 restaurant week course with the added $25 wine pairings. When we saw that the line up came with a sweet wine, we politely asked the server if there was any way to switch that specific pour for another wine. She immediately said it was "not possible". The wine sat there untouched. Mind you, we had purchased a full bottle for the table along with the added wine pairings. It was a simple modification for 3 OUNCE pours. Ridiculous. The pours were also inconsistent. The first two courses and wine pairings were exceptional and delicious. As was our appetizer and bottle of wine. When it came to the last course, the dessert. It really left a bad taste in our mouths. The crème brûlée looked like scrambled eggs. It was runny and lumpy. It looked more like cottage cheese than a custard. Like the sweet wine, we all left it untouched. We explained our grievances to the server and she said that she would not tell the chef because he was "sensitive" and she was too afraid of him. As a former server myself, I couldn't help but be upset. When it comes to customer service, your job is to have your guests leave happy and wanting to come back. That was absolutely not the case for us. The fact that we spent $600 for such a horrible experience is laughable. Don't waste your money!

Mixed bag here. The food is average, decent presentation and…read moreserving size but nothing special in the taste. Atmosphere is unique and pleasing. Server Bri was on point and charming. Food 3.5* Setting 4* Service 5*

Stopped in the restaurant today for lunch. The restaurant…read moreitself is pretty impressive but the food, not so much! I ordered off the specials menu. Not a complicated choice, the Fish and Chips, which came with coleslaw. The fish was Cod and under the heavy layer of a batter crust the fish could only be described as mush! Not sure if it was previously frozen but suspect it was. Seriously overcooked. The small cup of coleslaw tasted as if it had sat in the bowl too long, was very watery and tasteless. Hard to express how disappointing this meal was! I would not return!