Reviews of Bump 'n Grind

Nice cafe in the library, am not sure where the cafe lounge was because all I noticed was the main order area near the elevators. Just a few seatings spots and turntable for some old records. I probably missed it or something, but from what I saw its a nice small spot at the library. Latte ($5.30): Surprisingly nice and strong! I thought it would have been diluted by the milk, but the balance leans more towards the coffee. Its a good strong taste that will also wake you up. Great coffee!

Bump n' Grind is back ! They are true masters of the flat white, serving at the right temperature, size, and with milk foamed to the texture of wet paint ... delicious ! ( Not true in the ice cream shop location) The 930 bagel sandwich is generously sized and very tasty. The new location is smaller and not nearly as chill, but I will be a repeat customer... Maybe the best flat white in DC .

I really liked the unsweetened iced tea they sold in mason-like jars at the 1200 east west highway location. There were some gluten free baked goods available too, packaged (not fresh). There was a corner for listening to old records. Cute little stop for your coffee or tea. But one of the guys on the cash register would give a bit of an attitude if you asked for a receipt - which is typical of any pay-for-goods transaction! Try this location too.

This coffee shop is inside the library on the back side, ground floor. Seating is extremely limited and because it's at the bottom of an indoor escalator the area is loud with a constant whirring noise. You can get coffees, teas, and small snacks either for there or to go. Nothing particularly special as far as coffee spots go but its location makes it extremely convenient and valuable.

A true gem off the beaten path in downtown Silver Spring. If you’re a fan of indie dance music, this may be your new favorite midday haunt. I used to frequent this coffee shop every weekend. First I’d get a coffee and either study or get some work done, then I’d unwind and have a beer because yes, they also have beer on tap. And hilariously, if you ask a friend ‘meet me at the Bump N Grind,’ 9 of of 10 times that person will assume it’s a gay bar. The feature I enjoy the most is the couch next to two vinyl turntables in the back of the shop. If you hand over your driver’s license to one of the baristas, they will let you borrow some noise canceling headphones with a long cord that is compatible with the jack on the turntables. They have a selection of at least several hundred albums to pick from, 95% of which are dance music by local artists in MD/DC/VA. They are loosely categorized into genres such as house, bass music, drum n bass, downtempo, dubstep, etc. Picking an album is a bit like playing Russian roulette. The fact that most are instrumental lends very well to studying or working on projects. This has afforded me hours of joy and entertainment. Not to mention the place has great decor — murals, posters about the history of music genres, lots of vinyl on display, etc. It pains me to not rate the BnG five stars, but I have a few couple complaints. First, it isn’t open late enough. I get that it’s a coffee shop, but if you’re going to have turntables and beer, I think you should at least be open until 9 or 10 pm. Second, each time you purchase a drink you get a ticket to access the WiFi for 2 hours only. Third, occasionally one of the turntables is in disrepair, and because they are popular sometimes you have to wait awhile to get on one. The employees come across as rather aloof at times, inattentive, or distracted. DC isn’t the place to expect warm greetings or smiles, but it would sure be nice surprise. In summation, I love the concept of the BnG so thoroughly and it has kept me coming back weekend after weekend. Some minor improvements could definitely lead it to hit those five stars.