"Great sandwich, but limited selection and it feels like the deli is simply hanging on. The shelves and coolers are mostly empty, they’re only serving a slim portion of the menu, and it doesn’t feel particularly welcoming. However, the food tasted great (even if it wasn’t my first option) and it was fast service. It looks like they have a large to-go coffee bar in full swing."

"We stumbled upon Café Twelve one morning while we were on a city break in DC. It is a quiet café but don't let that deter you as the food really hit the spot and you can grab your coffee to go as you please! Food: The menu is simple however, what they do is very good. It was 9am when we stopped by so a good breakfast was on our minds. We both got a bacon, egg and cheese, I got mine on a wrap and my fiancée got her's on sourdough. They cooked the food from scratch and they had it ready in a matter of minutes which was very impressive. You won't have long to wait here. After the food arrived I asked for some hot sauce to accompany my wrap and it was deliciously firey and tangy! From what I've read in other reviews Café Twelve is the best place to get a deli style turkey or ham sandwich however, I'm sorry I didn't try one of their grilled sandwiches as they are supposed to be very good. The Staff: The staff are friendly, attentive and very helpful. They keep the premises very clean and welcoming! Layout: When you walk in you will see that the Café and dining area are all located in the one space. The main counter and menu is infront of you and the cooking is behind that. Then to the right of the entrance there is another counter with a large to-go coffee station for customer use. There is a handful of tables and chairs in the middle of the floor area to choose from with a counter and stools along the windows facing out towards the city street. Decor: The café's decor is a bit dated, feels like the late 90's or early 2000's. However, don't let that deter you from entering this little gem! Note: On the day we visited I noticed that a lot of the shelves and coolers were mostly empty. If I am being honest if spooked me a little as in I didn't have high hopes for the food after seeing this however, I couldn't have been more wrong as the food was delicious. So if its empty don't judge this book by its cover! Apparently as one commenter mentioned, the reason why its so empty is because the surrounding Federal buildings are still at limited capacity. So the foot traffic in that area is not yet back to what it was pre-pandemic. In saying all that, another reason as to why it was so quiet and for the shelves to be empty might be down to the fact that we visited on Wednesday the 3rd of July. A lot of people that work in the general area might not be working as they might be taking the whole week off as part of the 4th of July weekend! Overall Opinion: If you are looking for a simple, no fuss coffee to-go Café then Café Twelve is it. Its nothing like the modern chain cafés that are all the same. Its got a more small town feel to it. If you are in the area I hope you get the chance to discover this business and try one of their freshly made sandwichs and grab some coffee to start your day!"

"Absolutely fantastic experience at this restaurant! The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home. And let's talk about the food – delicious doesn't even begin to describe it! Their cheese steak sandwich is hands down the best I've ever had. I can't recommend this place enough."

"The hot mozzarella panini with basil and pesto was absolutely heavenly! Possibly the best sandwich I’ve ever eaten! Lovely service as well."

"Half the coffee machines weren't working, the jug of milk and creamer were empty, and the food was extremely underwhelming. The atmosphere leaves much to be desired and the furniture is barely held together, my chair was rocking back and forth because it had something loose. I ordered a ruben sandwich, it isn't a classic ruben at all and the deli meat they use was chewy like gristle."