Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

"Rachel and her team are so friendly and knowledgeable! They helped me put together four custom gift baskets. Rachel had great suggestions on what to..."

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Big Bear Cafe

85/100 (1810 ratings)

"This place is SOOOO CUTE! I love the vibe and the outdoor space! I just wish the food was better! The grilled cheese would be so much better with a..."

Bobbi DeAnda

"Ran in for a quick to go meal & coffee before leaving DC. Super nice ambiance and finally a good coffee after trying multiple disappointing places..."

Jessica Campbell

"Loved the place. Al fresco dining lets you interact with some of the fauna. The coffee is great. Loved the burger. Not too salty. The greens are a..."

Pepe D

"As soon as I entered I felt a warm welcome by the staff. Vibe made me want to stay for lunch rather than take home as I first intended. Engaging..."

Renee Carver

"Big Bear's pizza has a lot of potential. The toppings are good and well-distributed across their pies. However, they are falling short in their..."

Josh Bittinger

"Planned a 50+ person happy hour here on the patio and had an excellent time! The side patio has really cute vibes with the string lights and paper..."

Katie Nichols

"Super cozy place with yummy coffee and a nice atmosphere. Focaccia BLT was a bit of a let down (I don’t think it was actually focaccia) but the..."

Scarlett

"Love the food, staff, patio and trivia night here. Great place to work and chill and the upstairs is so cozy with the fireplace in the..."

Imani

"I do trivia here. The service is reasonably fast and the food is good for bar food. They don't mind if you hang out here for a long time without..."

David Tardif

"Great iced coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening. Happy hour including on Sundays 4-6pm, nice margaritas. Sunday morning market right..."

Tonya Parish

"Best spot in Bloomingdale. Lines can be long on weekends, but the coffee comes out really fast and my orders have always been consistent. A bit..."

Jayson Chase

"It is very conveniently located around the corner from where I am staying in D.C I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich with an addition of bacon. The..."

Stephanie Lovell

"i go here for trivia and it's fun! also, they have lots of natural wines which are delicious — i love to share a bottle with my friends. don't know..."

Elizabeth Schack (Liz)

"Embracing ambiance, great neighborhood feel, nice music, comfortable seating and best of all, good coffee and pastry. I can't wait to return to Big..."

Laura Peters

"A fun restaurant to take your family to. The service was excellent and the food that we ordered was good as well. Don't expect to get soup and other..."

Larry Looking

"First time here today on my vacation. My sisters and I only got drinks though since as vegans and vegetarians we weren’t thrilled with their food..."

Marie Emmanuelle Brown-Cashdollar

"Beautiful place to grab a bite or cup of coffee. Not to ADA friendly if you're using a wheelchair or knee scooter as it is uneven and coble stone..."

Nicole Manuel

Mezza Cafe

85/100 (1470 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Deli

Cafe

"Got the chance to check this restaurant out after it was recommended by a friend. The outdoor dining was lovely and the food is magical! We ordered..."

Shanell Mosley

"Great food, service vibe. We had the salmon kebab and Adana kebab and both were really good. The muhamarra was really..."

Monika

"I tried the fried calamari app and definitely I will have it there again. The Sis Kebab was just fantastic. Land was just and flavorful. Above all..."

Anwar Sadek

"I stopped here for brunch. I got the spinach omelette. The wait staff was amazing. I felt so welcome. The food was so yummy. The atmosphere was super..."

Pandora White

"Beutiful experience. The couple that owns the place jave 2 cooks that work really well together. They are efficient, and their food there is..."

Luka Jankov

"I've gone here a few times and always had a good experience. Their kunefe dessert is weird but delicious. I've never had anything like it before and..."

Jen Morrissey

"Love the bottomless brunch - lots of delicious small plates (small portions, order multiple if very hungry), great service, nice atmosphere, and lots..."

Emily D

"Food here is absolutely amazing. Service is excellent and the people here are friendly. A good menu of Turkish food, and prices are reasonable. The..."

Mohammad Al Abdallah

"My boyfriend and I had dinner here for the second time. He’s been here 10 times. (He picked the stars ⭐️) Thank you for a good experience. We..."

Eva Angelica Brambila

"Food and service are very good. We had the mix Kebab..."

S. P

"Wonderful Bellini's, poached eggs, fruit bowls and Knafeh. The food was really good, staff were courteous & friendly and the little shop in Adams..."

Paul Spisak

"Everything was super fresh and staff were attentive. Highly recommend the salmon kebab and..."

Mari Jane

"The Iskender kebap here is phenomenal - the best I've had outside of Turkey itself. The waiter, Hassan, gladly accommodated my request to prepare the..."

Khalil Rahman

"Good service & tasty food! entrées were on the small side for the cost! Very..."

Forough Forozanfar

"The service here has really improved. The food is fantastic. The kunefe for dessert is a..."

Mohammad Shouman

"Ok, so I only had wine & salad (hence 4 stars cuz I gotta try more dishes to know if I should give 5) regardless, the mixed green salad w/beets was..."

Jessa L

Highlands Cafe & Grill

85/100 (1082 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best place ever ! Best food, best songs, best people..."

Bia Guth

"A small in size but largely one of the best spots in DC, great food very intimate great service, glad to be a..."

Roy Chisholm

"If you haven't been it's worth the trip. Service is 5 star quality and the food is even better. I've never been..."

Anthony C. Thomas

"Found this place by chance. The place we were headed was closed. GREAT FIND! It was fantastic! Diverse menu with many flavorful choices. The Ginger..."

Scott P Siddle

"Best restaurant in DC for so many reasons! Consistently good food at affordable prices! It's my neighborhood "go to" and I'm never disappointed...."

Gael Murphy

"Was in DC for a show, we googled places near to eat brunch and Highlands came up,the first look was a "hole in wall,hoping the food was good" GREAT..."

Kimberley Elaine Graham

"That gumbo was all of 5 stars and more!! I had to call right back and give them their..."

Darrell Cortez

"Good Turkey burgers, French toast. And more. Great spot in the..."

Tracie Perrie Van Dorpe

"Great place to have a Holiday Party. We been having ours there for the past 3 years. Our guest loved the food. Food is so..."

Holly Madison

"The food was great and the weather was nice so we sat outside. Only thing about sitting outside they didn't have any table umbrella the sun was..."

Carmencita Walker-Watson

"From Arizona & we love to eat small mom & pop restaurants when we travel they are the best!! The highlands was EXCELLENT..."

Tina Martinez

"The food is always fresh! The salads are great! I absolutely love the Waffles and Chicken! The best I have ever had. This is a great..."

Jenifer Golson

"Looking for a great place for conversation and breakfast or to just sit back and enjoy a delicious meal? This is..."

Janine Evans

"AWESOME FUN!. Have been going for at least 3 years for dinner, breakfast and family celebrations. The food is always excellent, the soups are..."

Ava

"Great food, cool crowd, good value...and yet. I have eaten here half a dozen times and I love it. The dinner is good, the lunch is really good, and..."

Columbia Heights Carl

"Great food, very friendly owners who take pride in their concoctions, and a really nice neighborhood place. Try the hand cut fries and Juanita's..."

Matthew

"GRAND Vegan Food. My friend and I went to this spot on 5.27.2011 for vegan night via a GROUPON(yippee). The food was FANTABULOUS. We had a BBQ Vurger..."

Librad

"Katrina Copeland. Very good food. Nice people. Excellent prices. I will return..."

Katrina Copeland

"Wonderful and wow. Last night my husband and I had a wonderful meal. My pork chop was inches thick, served with fresh spinach flavored with garlic,..."

Karen

"They can cook!. I love the Shrimp Linguine and the Shrimp..."

Mcseford

"Two thumbs up!. Great for a quick coffee or a full-on breakfast. I haven't tried the non-breakfast options yet but definitely plan to do so. They've..."

Blaine

"... the staff consistently commits little blunders, but the food was really good and cheap. Well, to repeat everything we read, that pretty much..."

Cheap Eats In DC

"Update: Went back for dinner and everything was amazing from the drinks to the catfish to the all day menu. Loved it. Great spot with reasonably..."

The K Green Show

"We went here and it was a cool place to have breakfast. My family had the French toast and two omelette meals. Everything was fresh and seasoned..."

Amber Allen

"First time going there for my wife and I. Food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. The service was slow, especially given the fact that it..."

L L

"Their waffles are so good ! The bacon was nice and crispy , the home fries were great and flavorful & the eggs & cheddar cheese were tasty. Will..."

Karla Munoz

"This place is always amazing. So delicious and feels like a 'mom and pop' restaurant. Diverse menu and specialty cocktails on their chalkboard...."

Imani

"after a short stay in DC we decided to go for breakfast at first we stopped in a local IHOP but it was super packed. I came across this hidden gem..."

nikagirl7

"Highlands is my go to breakfast spot. The Belgian waffles are so GOOD, the adult beverages are always, and they serve the best fried green tomatoes...."

Kishma Kelly

"We live in the area and so grateful for this spot!!! We came at 11am.. and it was packed with dine in and take out. We got two lattes, shrimp and..."

Liz Nguyen

"I love this place. The food is amazing & full of flavor. I’ve been working my way through the menu & I don’t think they have a bad dish. The..."

Connie Sherow

"The food is good, but the service is 30 to 40 minutes too slow. We ordered a waffle breakfast and three cubano sandwiches. This is not my first time..."

KD

Justin's Cafe

Panera Bread

85/100 (1258 ratings)

"Although it was very busy, everyone was nice. The food was good..."

Janet Long

"Had the best experiment there. Forgot my money and had to walk 15 mins back to my hotel and when I got back (after breakfast time) they had put..."

Elizabeth Taylor

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Ron Hutchins

"New store and it does have rapid pick which is great when you work in DC. This sure make life much easier and you can get right back to your office...."

John Ho

"Great location right by the metro station. Good quality food with friendly and fast service. Highly recommended place for a quick snack or lunch..."

Muchlas Amirinanto

"Lou here is a better human being than Stacy, Scott, Trump, and Nanncy Polosi. She gives free cookies 🍪 every now and then with a smile and warm..."

Daveed Binne

"(Tom Birner, Washington DC) Excellent, lightning fast service. Polite, attentive, professional staff. Coffee was better than I expected. I may just..."

Tom Birner

"Great friendly and quick service at this Panera bread..."

Lionel Argeles

"Great location right by the dupont metro stop. The staff was kind and pleasant and they were working hard..."

Maggie Cal

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Niadrea Gray-Bey

Peet's Coffee: Pennsylvania Ave Nw

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had a pumpkin spice iced chai tea and it was everything I dreamed of and more!..."

Irene C Blake

"I loved the excellent service! I received my order quickly despite a long line..."

Elizabeth Hendrix

"FINALLY!!! Good Coffee in DC!!! Grew up in California, was waiting very patiently for them to get out here. Now, you need a shop in Frederick,..."

Dawn Stevens

"Bernie Sanders stopped here on his way to visit President Obama, according to the New York Times: "Mr. Sanders, who requested the meeting with the..."

Joel Ernst

"Awesome place for a fabulous coffee! Recommend it to all Aussies travelling to..."

Sharon Brown

"Great service and refreshing iced coffee in sweltering..."

Russell James Dodd

"Fabulous Coffee, Iced Tea, busy but friendly..."

Andrea Boxall

"Peet's - you make mean cappuccino!..."

Rebecca Ann

"I am a California transplant and was looking for a local Peets to remind me of home, and unfortunately, there is no place like home. However, I did..."

Glen Baxter

"Very creative baristas and wonderful customer service. Even when short staffed they’re always very prompt and professional. They always have fresh..."

Meg Smith

"Love Peet's Coffee! The coffee in general is excellent, way better than Starbucks. Service was quick, exactly what I ordered. If you need to use..."

Jacob Karpinski

"Lively coffee shop near the White House. Always busy but they typically prepare the coffee efficiently and keep the line moving. Love that they have..."

Tim Wright

"They were courteous and helpful even 10 minutes before closing. They didn't realize that I was lost and kind of panicking... but the level of..."

Shelisa Abraham

"I've been to Washington, D.C. since yesterday and your coffee was very good. I like it more than a certain SB, which is famous. The inside of the..."

K Max

"I visited this cafe for the first time today. I am Japanese and my English is not good, but I was very happy to be served kindly by the smiling..."

hiroko takahashi (hiroko)

"I’m a big fans of Peet’s in general! While i mostly brew Peet’s at home, I do visit this location occasionally. The baristas are ALWAYS very..."

Vince

"Better than the worldwide franchise chains. Good coffee is often hard to find in the US but you can find it at..."

Adam Murphy

"FANTASTIC near 3rd-wave coffee just down the street from the White House & kitty-corner to the Eisenhower Executive bldg. Their Forte Espresso blend..."

Skip S.

"Mary and the team is terrific! The food is consistent in quality and Casey always makes the most delicious..."

Shawn Bender

"The service was amazing! The staff there on Thursday 9/7 were so kind and thoughtful. Kudos to..."

Kennedy Andara

"Nice and friendly service. Good..."

Slawomir Socha

"An average taste of coffee Nice staff …. Except the guy who makes the coffee..."

Abdul Hameed Al Ali

"Friendly and great service with a nice atmosphere and tasty..."

Gábor Hidvégi

"I like this location it’s the only Peet’s I’ve been to so I don’t have a comparison. The service was great the three times I visited which..."

A. Mitchell

"A very cozy and clean place. The staff are very friendly and..."

Jose Nieves

Dolcezza Gelato Factory & Coffee Lab

"The Gelato was delicious and the dulce de leche latte was yummy.. I know gelato and a latte... I just had to have it. The factory seemed really cool..."

Adbeel Quiles (Adbeel Quiles)

"Very good espresso drinks and pastries. Nice..."

Matt Sweetwood

"I first came on opening weekend (but have been back several times since) and had read on Twitter about the overpriced tasting spoons. I thus decided..."

Melinda C

"Go on the tour! Currently every Saturday and Sunday at 2:30, the tour is a cute thing to do that won't take a lot of time. And you get a free sample..."

Justine Kendall

"This is the magical birthplace of fresh, light, locally sourced fruits, nuts and dairy ingredients combined into frozen creamy goodness. We worship..."

Philip Alipio

"I'm a big fan of Dolceeza and was super excited to see their factory/store location when I hit Union Market for the first time. I think they have the..."

Melissa Cecchine

"They were closed during the day due to a car crash into the building, but they still insisted I stay and have coffee. He did an absolutely perfect..."

Dallas Taylor

"I stay and have coffee. He did an absolutely perfect pour over and then refused payment since they were technically closed and in training. Total..."

Kelly L. Mendez

"Three flavors of gelato later, everything excellent. Pistachio, peach, lemon-opal basil - none improbable or questionable. Staff friendly,..."

Benjamin Kirkup

"Great gelato and sorbet, really helpful and friendly staff. The coffee was pretty fantastic too. I recommend the nitro infused one. Very..."

John Cameron

"Saw this place online and I just had to try it out. They great you immediately great you as you enter. Really friendly bunch. Their ice cream however..."

Murat Saskin

"Gelato was delicious Rob is..."

Adam B

"We are constantly blown away by Dolcezza. My husband and I agree it's the very best and want to take all of our friends to taste..."

Anastasia Sissamis

"It's a bit over-priced and the seating is so rusted, it might be a tetanus risk. I guess that's worth it in the name of ambience and a..."

Virginia Moore

"Love the Mississippi mud pie served at the annual James Beard Sunday Supper!!! So glad I got a chance to try..."

Thomasina Amat Y Leon

"The coffee: excellent. The space: comfy The gelato: out of this world Hard to beat this..."

Joshua Sieck

"I don't think I have ever had a Cold brew so good..."

Sean Vincent

"Cute little spot, good customer service, calm environment and great tasting..."

Tracie

Black Coffee

"Busy on any Saturday or Sunday when the weather’s nice. I appreciate their specialty latte’s and teas, hit or cold. If you can’t wait, their..."

Rick Alfonso

"Came in here on a Sunday, after visiting the farmers market, to buy a cold drink but instead settled for some free ice cold water from the pitcher. I..."

Afolabi O

"Just stopped by after the Independence Day parade; despite being packed to the brim they were really fast with ordering and bringing out food...."

Max Broad

"Nice place for a leisurely coffee and chat with friends. Good food. Service is a bit slow, and there seems to be some sort of time/motion problem. ..."

S. Charles Smith

"Why visit? Fantastic local coffee shop with delicious food and cool merch. Overall rating (10 point scale): 9 Cuisine: American coffee shop with fam..."

Hilly

"My favorite cafe after going 3x in a month! Great variety and quality of food and drinks. Dogs on the outside patio, friendly staff inside, warm and..."

T M

"I really liked that I found a coffee spot that isn’t as expensive as what you would pay at Starbucks but doesn’t sacrifice on drink quality...."

Leah Clark

"I'm always impressed with the quality of the food. Today was buttermilk pancakes with bacon and coffee. Go early on Sundays bc it gets..."

Aaron Angeles

"I went during a Friday lunch hour and found lots of screaming kids, big strollers, and harried parents. The loud atmosphere made it difficult to talk..."

Lisa Rice

"Black Coffee is quickly becoming my favorite brunch spot. Great service and solid food and coffee. Spacious outdoor..."

Emily

"Black Coffee had me at fair trade coffee and a breakfast sandwich with "scallion spread." Black Coffee is THE coffee shop in a tight knit..."

Austin Graff

"The ham and cheese croissant is AMAZING, very cheesy and flavorful. The salmon is extremely fresh and delicate...."

Ken Wong

"I love this cafe. The food and coffees are great and they have some vegan and some gluten free options. They have always been super dog friendly as..."

Daniella Mutai

"Honeycrisp apple cider was a perfect cold morning treat! Pretty interior and great..."

Erica Lindy

"Love this place! Have been going to Black Coffee for about 3 years now and it is one of my favorite coffee shops in the city. The baked good are..."

David Goad

"One of my favorite places sort of in DC. The food-from the sides of potatoes to the gluten free vegan pastries -is delicious(the breakfast sandwich..."

Chris DiNardo

"Amazing fresh food. Quick service, reasonable prices. Enough seating. The 2 unisex bathrooms were..."

Rachel Migone

Dupont Coffee Shop

85/100 (43 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Cafe

"The Dupont Coffee Shop reminds me of coffee shops from back home in NYC. Classic shop with a griddle where you can get any breakfast food you'd like...."

Lisa Paquette

"This defines neighborhood coffee shop. The ladies inside get to know you quickly, and it's service with a smile every time. Being a block from my..."

Joe Sprott

"This small, cafe is a great place to get breakfast, get a quick sandwich or even a bento box. I've been going here most every day to get a breakfast..."

Bob Flanders

"Really friendly people. Quintessential grab n go breakfast joint which can get crowded but...youre usually on your way around 5/10 with a fresh made..."

R Smith

"Great little coffee shop and breakfast sandwich spot, also some bento box and Korean options for lunch, service is..."

Sebastian Keneally

"Tucked away in the shadow of a larger building this place is a hidden gem. Part coffee shop, part Diner, part Vietnamese restaurant, this small shop..."

Ariel Casey

"Love this little place! Nice people and great..."

Shana Stiles

"Good little lunch spot. Awesome..."

Smokeejr Smokes

"Love this place!! Great..."

A “2Freckles” Oz

"Nice store , good..."

Tommy Helmy

Un Je Ne Sais Quoi

85/100 (1660 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Breakfast

Mid-range

"This is definitely a special place. Walked in for a cup of coffee because the shop called to me and I walked out with the best pastry I have had..."

Matt Crane

"It is a place that from the moment you walk in life, the air you breathe, and emotions are all so much better. I loved walking into this place and..."

Herb A Williams

"I’m so happy to have stumbled upon this place. Amazing chai tea latte and coffee and the best ambience around, whether you’re looking to work or..."

Jessica Pate

"It is one of my favorite places, where I find the best cakes and cafe the very good attention is a special..."

Francisca Ivonne Ahumada Gaete

"This is the most wonderful place I've been to in a very long time. Not only was the patisserie itself beautiful, the desserts were magnifiqué! I..."

Nina Marie

"This is definitely the place to check out. It is like to arrive at the amazing cafe somewhere in Italy. Espresso and Eclair... Mmmm... simply yummy!..."

Svetlana Kurilova

"The cutest bakery in the DC-VA area with the loveliest desserts and pastries. Want to see their kitchen/behind-the-scenes? Check out our YouTube..."

Naomi Cheung

"Absolutely delicious. Great service. Great ambiance. Definitely recommend..."

Freeda Bullock

"Unparalleled in uniqueness and deliciousness. If you go to one place in D.C. for dessert, this is..."

Jodi Hogan

"Quaint like bakery and coffee place. The service was excellent and you feel like you’re you are in Paris for a moment in time- a sanctuary in the..."

Shinli Hwa Chi

"I tried the chocolate merveilleux, it was delicious! Really authentic and reminded me of those I had when I was back home in Northern France and..."

Nacera Taleb

"Amazing pastries and coffees! Balanced textures and flavors, and a charming..."

Sam Grayck

"Best Napoleon I’ve ever had. Super friendly..."

Jenny Chiawen Hwang

"Un magnifique logo qui deviendra un label de qualité, une décoration française, des assiettes d'époque et françaises, un pâtissier pure souche..."

Nathalie Callens

"A slice of Paris in D.C. Amazing croissants, and excellent hot chocolate. Treat..."

David Scott Allen

"Best french pastry shop in DC hands..."

Grayson Wormser

"This place is a hidden gem! Absolutely delicious food! We got a merveilleux, a pistachio paris brest, and they were out of this world. They were so..."

Nadun K

"This is a hopping, little French patisserie with delicious baked goods. We especially enjoyed the mango panna cotta and the apple turnover. I could..."

Heather Watchacallit

"French. Very French pastries. Almost nothing savory. But good. There is very little seating but you can make it work. The almond croissant was crunch..."

Mikkela T

"Elegant little cafe in the middle of Dupont Circle. The hot chocolate was perfect: real chocolate, not overly saccharine and not overwhelmingly rich...."

Trish

"One of my favorite bakeries and coffee shops in the DuPont area. I love stopping by here for a mocha and something sweet to catch up with friends or..."

Michael Richardson

"I am of French heritage, and I have never found a better chocolate croissant in the US! Not even in New York where I live for 25 years. The..."

Beth Lefever

"Favorites: plain croissant, pistachio croissant A cozy french style bakery/ pastry. Everything is delicious there. It has a line but the service is..."

Mehrnoosh Kh

"The best Pistachio Croissant in the whole world. Totally fell in love with the coffee, croissants and the vibe of the place. Since the first time..."

Asad Jahangir (Lion)

"Insta: dmv_reels Good place for pastries! It's my second time there and this time I got pistachios croissant and decaf latte. I like their plain..."

SJ Yoon

"Delicious baked treats, loved the pear tart. Pistachio chocolate Croissant was a little burnt and had bitter taste. But overall good pastries and..."

Manogna Yadala

"This is a nice little coffee shop right off the circle. Seems like a lot of locals come to the shop. The espresso was very good. The flavor was..."

Mel Do

"The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with elegant decor and soft music in the background. The selection of pastries and baked goods was not..."

A Tek

"Got couple of their pastries, including almond croissant and the leek Parmesan puff. Really excited to try them! The strawberry sable was absolutely..."

Sun Lee

"Tried almond croissant with cappuccino. Quite unique take on the almond croissant, as it was very crunchy/crispy around the edge, coated with..."

Yae-Ahn Elliot Park

Bread & Chocolate - M St. Nw

85/100 (1056 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This cafe is definitely a sweet spot for me. When I am working in DC, I love taking a nice stroll to enjoy a guilt-free lunch. My favorites are..."

Luefras TV

"Found this place near our Hilton during Memorial Day Weekend, great find. Coffee was amazing, food was even better “according to the kids” and..."

Gregory McDermott

"Always reliable for excellent choices for breakfast, as well as a wide variety of pastries of eat in or take..."

Janice F

"The coffee and eggs were very flavorful and fresh. The French toast was the right amount of sweetness with a brioche style..."

Alexei Aleksandr

"Nice selection for breakfast and/or brunch. The staff was very friendly. The place is clean. The food was good. This place gets very busy. Come..."

Marion NYC

"My server, Jose, was absolutely amazing with his customer service! The lattes and food I got were unbelievably delicious! Definitely became my..."

Estefany Santiago

"I've been here many times and the service is always excellent. The coffee is great and I enjoy the food. Cute little place. Highly recommended...."

Crystal Lewis

"Me and my family came here for our first ever breakfast in Washington and we are already planning on coming back tomorrow! Food was delicious and..."

Rachel Louise

"Loved the breakfast and the mocha. Very comfy place...."

Sunshine A

"Delicious food avocado toast And desserts Black Forest Friendly Service Abou Great atmosphere, definitely will go back..."

carlos palma

"We went to this place for the first time for breakfast. The place itself and the decoration is very nice and the waiters are very attentive and..."

Elena Puche Palao

"This was a great little find in Washington DC. Very reminiscent of a Paris cafe. Good was great, as was the..."

Jen Lea

"My favorite breakfast and brunch spot in West End. Lots of traditional American and French breakfast/lunch fare. Service is friendly and very..."

Michael Capovilla

"We had a breakfast. Loved the food. The portions can be a bit bigger, but overall it was a good experience. Try the chocolate banana..."

Timothy Sawwah

"I dream about the bulgogi sandwich. It's super flavorful and you get a free bag of chips. My coworker says the tuna sandwich is also delicious. Great..."

Kelly

"The Bulgogi sandwich is the best thing on the menu, and probably the best sandwich in the area. Altogether a pretty good little sandwich..."

John Compton

West Wing Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"the front desk person wasn’t there and the cooks came up to take the order ahead of time so I wouldn’t wait any longer. that was really nice of..."

Lo Lopez

"Great deli for lunch. I love the kabob Cobb wrap. Very friendly staff and they’re quick to make your..."

Jessie Ustjanauskas

"Perfect for a simple, quick, easy breakfast. The staff was very friendly and quick with making the food. They have many many options from sandwiches,..."

Jillian Bohach

"Quick review: Very impressed. Quick dine in or out, easy spot to wait to be picked up by car, and delicious food. Large menu, not so well for..."

Teknonick (Teknonick)

"Absolutely phenomenal. Came in with a large group and they were efficient and friendly the entire time. Great prices and great portions too. We’ll..."

Maggie Laing

"Great service. The young ladies were more than happy to find something for my vegetarian daughter. Please was packed, right at midday, but the food..."

Sharon D. Kenny

"Overall satisfied from my visit and breakfast I had there. Only two points that I have to mention : 1) the cafe that I wanted was empty and they did..."

leonidas lio

"Good breakfast choice, coffee..."

James Cross

"Good alternative for Marriott residents. Nice clean spot with a large selection. Delicious lox..."

Matthew Read

"Western omelette was great. Google directions weren't helpful, but it's just around the corner next to..."

Chris Clark

"I love West Wing Cafe. Their selections are varied enough to bring your crowd. Really good coffee (from someone who drinks it black, no cream or..."

Belinda Hantout

"Best Breakfast!! I had a fresh made to order bacon egg and cheese bagel!!! It was very delicious!! Great option if you are staying at a nearby..."

Michael G

"The best bagel I've had in a while, especially with the freshly made veggie cream cheese. Coffee was also really..."

Melanie

"This was my first time here and very happy I came. I work right around the corner from here and came with my manager and coworker. I had a bowl with..."

DaniellT Walker

"It's good, I like the way they cook their..."

Nick

"Great counter-style food served at reasonable prices. Great place for a quick bite. Get take away or sit down and enjoy the roomy dining..."

Nathaniel Dodds

"This is a solid breakfast/lunch place. The chai latte and breakfast burrito were good, but nothing extraordinary. They do have turkey breakfast meats..."

Julia Klag

Bluestone Lane

Wheelchair Accessible

Gatsby

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

West Wing Cafe

84/100 (1165 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"The restaurant was very clean with plenty of seating, and the workers were super friendly. We tried the Egg and Cheese sandwich on a croissant with..."

Kevin Rodal

"Convenient spot for us to stop in to enjoy a quick breakfast. We were able to order ans receive our breakfast sandwiches quick. I really liked the..."

Yvonne

"Real smoothies from scratch, not from a box base. Homemade soup. Handmade sandwiches. Sides, drinks & snacks. Fair prices. Friendly & fast..."

Rex Grigg

"Had to make a stop that had a restroom and this was the best spot with an clear OPEN sign and a customer restroom that was basically clean. They do..."

Greg Johnson

"Quite possibly the best BLT I've ever had was from this Cafe. Next time I get back to D.C. I'm definitely going back here to try something else. The..."

Bully Yay

"This is a great place to eat! Their food is not only excellent along with their coffee but very ample and quality service. Try their bagel, lox &..."

Leo Alvarado

"We stopped by this excellent cafe while vacationing in Washington (visiting from Canada). It was much larger inside and had a wide assortment to eat..."

Lassie

"Breakfast and sandwich ingredients are always very fresh. Excellent kitchen prep team that work well together. Fairly short wait for your..."

Janine Hightower

"Simply delicious food at a reasonable price. Once you order the food is ready pretty fast, even when the line is long. This is such a great place to..."

Lori Gardner

"I ate at your cafe while attending the COE Leadership Summit and Policy Conference. It seemed like the entire conference came to your cafe at one..."

MS Tabu Winslow Morris, MBA

"I love this deli. The food quality and service are consistently top notch. My favorite menu items are the mid-day energizer and the volcano sushi..."

Anna Sumner

"Sandwiches here are consistently good. Even at lunch hour, when line can get a bit long, they move along quickly. Variety is huge. They also offer..."

Mario Olivero

"Great place to eat. My lunch started early at 11am, so not much wait. Boar's Head meat...makes a great sandwich. The fresh mozzarella panini was..."

Christopher Mee

"Stopped by after arriving on Amtrak at 7am. Made breakfast sandwiches and coffee quickly. Reasonably priced. Ate outside in the patio while watching..."

Monica Stoddard

"This place has every drink, and snacks you could ever want! I really liked how quiet it was, and that there were so many yummy different options to..."

Christine Rossman

"Amazing place to sit down and grab a bite to eat. The food is hot and delicious, and on top of that, it is prepared incredibly quickly. Everything is..."

Zach Hewke

"So glad to have discovered this great cafe on my first trip to DC. The location is great, the service and food are wonderful. If you are staying in..."

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