"A hidden gem, to say the least! The staff is incredibly friendly, and there’s plenty of comfortable outdoor seating. The coffee and pastry selection is delicious, and the attached market offers so much more than you’d expect. A perfect spot to relax, catch up with friends, or just enjoy a great cup of coffee."

"This place is truly amazing, the coffee, croissants, and atmosphere are all amazing. The outdoor seating is awesome very comfy and pretty, the staff is really friendly."

"This spot really used to be of quality and these past several years have really went down in any quality. There small ready-made snacks/apps are way over priced(priced as if it was a meal) $9+ (not worth its bland quality) The chai was mostly milk and syrup. And the coffee taste burnt and bitter EVeRY time"

"One of my favorite cafés in Washington just keeps getting better and better. The pastry is excellent, coffee and strong and good, and the walk up window has made ordering and pick up I sent for residence and visitors to Capitol Hill alike. When I first moved to DC in 2009, I discovered and appreciated this spot for expensive but delectable picnic ingredients for Lincoln Park across the street. Years later, they have that and more, with an expanded patio space and renovated. It may come the closest to European Café culture that exists on the hill today, which makes it a true gem in my view. Plus, they offer free “pup cups” to all of the neighborhood’s dogs, a lovely, fun sweet be I imagine improves consumer loyalty. customer satisfaction, and community affection in unmeasurable ways."

"1. It’s never a good sign when you ask for a cappuccino and they say “small or large?” I said small because this ain’t my first rodeo but it was still latte sized. 2. I was received so coldly, barely greeted. I was told by a friend that she often gets dog treats there and it’s a fantastic place - so when walking her dog I stopped by thinking they’d at least recognize her. We weren’t offered. I already felt the coldness there so I didn’t bother asking after ordering my coffee. 3. When others came in while I waited for my coffee they were warmly greeted and had the simple chit chat you expect at a shop. Their orders were handed to them directly and they came and went… after a while the worker said “hey that’s your coffee” pointing at my coffee on the other counter as if to say “why are you still here? Didn’t you see I put it out for you?”… I’m not unfamiliar with this pattern. I rarely write bad reviews by the way so take heed if you’re POC you might be treated differently here. P.s. the coffee was 7$+. I believe there’s a steep nondairy milk charge? I didn’t ask because I wanted to leave asap."