50 Best Cafes near Aspen Hill

“I want to put this review specifically because most employees don’t get the recognition they deserve when it’s positive.
I want to thank Daniel for being a very welcoming and friendly when taking my order. He has one of the most inviting attitudes I’ve had since coming here, especially in this heat wave. Thankfully it wasn’t busy enough and he got straight to my order as soon as I paid. I sincerely hope he gets the recognition he deserves!“

“I stopped in with friends before a event Sunday evening. The staff was warm and welcoming. I had the lentil sambusas and a peanut-infused coffee at the staff’s recommendation. The food was fast and delicious- the sambusas were warm and spicy, and the peanut coffee was delicious! In a kind gesture, the chef sent over a sampling of sushi to our table. Fresh and refreshing, the sushi was a nice complement to my sambusas and hot beverage. I’m not on this side of town often, but now I have a reason to come back.“

“A breakfast restaurant can provide a comfortable setting for traditional morning meals, coffee, sandwiches, and other daytime options. A varied menu allows different preferences to be accommodated, while efficient service is especially important during busy morning hours. Compared with a quick grab-and-go option, a full breakfast restaurant provides a more relaxed dining environment. Fresh preparation, reasonable portions, and a comfortable atmosphere all contribute to a more enjoyable experience for casual morning dining.“

“first time here, the staff was very welcoming. food was fresh and delicious. Can't wait to come back and try more items“

“Amazing place, all four visits have been delicious, and incredible. The dishes are so beautiful they could be in magazines…. But they’re far better in my belly! I absolutely love this place, heading there for the fifth time later today 😊“

“Best cup of coffee in Montgomery County. Nice people, good food.“

“I’ve ordered 2 cakes now and consistently then have been 10 out 10 for flavor and design. Their cakes are cute and fun while tasting delightful- you can taste the real ingredients, and every bite is light but sweet without over doing it. The owners are also very nice, family oriented and accommodating. Highly recommend!“

“My wife and I stopped here for some breakfast before heading out for our day. When you walk in, the place has a nice quaint atmosphere. We ordered a breakfast burrito and a bagel breakfast sandwich. The food was really good! It did take a little bit of time for our food to be ready, but the guy behind the counter was so pleasant and running his butt off!“

“Delicious and super staff!“

“Today I had the best fried chicken sandwich since Kevin Tien’s Perfect seasoning—a little heat but not too much, smashed avocado, coleslaw, and chicken that had just the right amount of crispy covering that kept the chicken moist. I can’t wait to return for another.“

“very nice 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 🥐🍇🍕🧁🍫“

“I was heading to an appointment but I could smell the spices in the air. This was a major surprise. Quick service and flavorful food, with a fusion of Habesha and American cuisine. Truly a hidden gem in Silver Spring!!“

“spacious inside. some seating outside as well.. good place to eat, drink, and view art.“

“Thank you,Great food with very nice and friendly staff. Love this Lilit cafe“

“good food nice associates“

“Best cappuccino I’ve had since Italy! Great service and cozy atmosphere! I’ll be back!“

“We had a great time last night! I had a party of 13 and the two managers I talked to were super friendly and accommodating. We sat outside, it was really lovely and the food was great! Plus they have QR codes on all the tables which made it super easy for our large party to order individually.
Highly recommend!“

“Very good coffee drinks! Nice atmosphere too.“

“Cool concept it’s like +6 kitchens in 1. They offer a lot of different promos on social media. From Alana pizza, I ordered the burrata and the bacon pesto pizza. The burrata was really fresh and I enjoyed the pesto pizza. From Di Fara pizza, I ordered the pepperoni, sausage and meatball pizza. Not sure if it was dough or the pizza was undercooked, but I wish there was more of a crisp to the crust. I found myself chewing longer than expected.

Location was really clean and ordering via the app was easy. There’s plenty of street parking around the shopping center. Prices are high for the area. I would definitely be back to try some of the other restaurants.“

“Got breakfast here. The lady behind the counter was so nice! My breakfast sandwich was just how I like it (they serve scrapple), and my daughter liked her french toast. The order came out fast. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!“

“I have lived and grown up in NYC and NJ my entire life, and yes, that is relevant to this review.

This is, by far, the best breakfast food I have eaten at a sit down location /in my life/. The coffee was rich and strong but not bitter, the sausage was delicious, the bacon was crispy and not burnt, and the portions and prices were terrific.

A MUST stop if you're staying at the hotel, and worth the trip over if you're just a local.“

“Johana made our experience at First Watch exceptional. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind from the moment we sat down. She checked on us at just the right times, made great recommendations, and made sure everything came out perfectly. Even though the restaurant was busy, she stayed upbeat and made us feel like a priority. It’s rare to come across service that feels so genuine, and Johana absolutely delivered. If you’re dining here, I highly recommend asking for her. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you, Johana, for making our breakfast such a great experience!“

“Cafe X is by far our favorite breakfast spot. The food is incredible and the staff are absolutely lovely. It used to be a weekly tradition until we moved a few states away. When visiting, we always make it a priority to stop by! Don’t skip out on this gem!“

“it's the best restaurant in the DC area by far.“

“Yay!! A bar that has a great Happy Hour with excellent prices and the best food!!! Non- threatening atmosphere for an old lady like me to come in and watch Notre Dame game by myself! Friendly, inexpensive, clean and yummy food!!“

“Great and Delicious food! So glad I found it :)“

“I’ve loved coming in and seeing the staff make the fresh coffee on Sunday from the pot. Such a refreshing aroma. I like their espresso coffee with steam milk .“

“We’ve been going to Carmen since our kids were little. The ice and custard are delicious and the service is always amazing.“

“Thank you for opening an outpost 10 minutes from my house. Service is always great and love the food. Today I had the Bacado Omelet which was great. Also took an order of the Lemon Blueberry Cornbread to go. It’s something for the table to share - or if you’re solo to eat over 3 or 4 days.

I frequently get the Traditional. Friends love the Lemon Ricotta pancakes.

Servers are terrific. Always friendly and welcoming.“

“My favorite place to get boba/tea! The service is great and the drinks are always high quality! Really recommend! : )“

“Can’t wait to go back!!! It was delicious. I wish it was closer to my house.“

“I love that Cafe Sunflower supports the community of people with learning differences with its training and employment program. The baked goods were delicious, too!“

“AMAZING !!If I could give then 10 stars I would. I ordered the chipotle chicken bacon affordable,fresh ingredients , and delicious delicious. On the uber app it didn’t give me an option to add avocado so I put it in the notes and they delivered. I even got a complimentary sweet lol. This is my second time ordering from them and I’ll continue to do so

Update: This is my 3rd time ordering from this place and I decided to go in person!
The hospitality the freshness the attention to detail. This time I ordered their salad and I added chicken and other things wow! The quantity and the quality for the price I’m still stunned I’m clearly obsessed with this place. Fresh SUPER FRESH INGREDIENTS!“

“Since checking this place out, I have become a regular customer, and now come in 1-2x a week for a grocery restock. I have had no time to cook since the new year and had been eating out almost every meal.... but there are so few places around with healthy options. I am so picky about what fruits and veggies, organic items, etc. that I eat, and thankfully sprouts has provided great options for that! The baristas/cashiers are always so helpful and kind to us. Some of my favorites are-- ALL of the soups (seriously that chicken and rice is perfection, especially if you are under the weather), turkey chili, thai wrap, veggie wrap, egg roll in a bowl, drunken noodles, bbq chicken and succotash, the vitality ginger drink (that spice burns but feels good!), the challah and sourdough bread, eskimo bites for a treat, and the strawberry blondie brownies! I am trying new things as the menu changes, but these have been on my constant restock when available of what I have had so far!! I recently learned they can heat the items for you, so you can eat a hot meal there (I have not done this yet myself, as this is like grocery shopping for me so i take it home... but i have seen lots of people in there enjoying their meals!) I have seen some complain about the prices, but if you know the quality of what you are getting (local, organic), then you would realize these are very fair prices! If I have ever wanted to request something or had a slight issue, Sprouts has always been more than happy to accommodate. Thank you Sprouts for providing great service and food options to the community! You will see me again soon! Gluten free, Dairy free, or Flexitarian, check them out!“

“Outstanding coffee! Great service. Awesome ambience.“

“I really enjoy with with Matcha drink tonight“

“One of our families favorite breakfast spots! The sandwiches are delicious, but start with a Morning Glory. Highly Recommend“

“This is my hometown watering hole! I live on Maui now but OTWC is always my first meal when I come home. Maryland Crab Soup and the Swing Wings is what I always get!“

“Excellent experience. The popcorn chicken was fantastically seasoned. The spring rolls were crisp. The boba was flavorful. The food came out fast and that was great because we were in a bit of a rush. Also they were very sweet people running the shop.“

“We were celebrating my mom's 88th birthday and everything was perfect! The table was great and the service was outstanding by Cliff, who is fantastic. The food was so delicious. Clyde's Lodge is our favorite place to eat and every time we go there it is wonderful and never disappoints!“

“Love coming here for a ham and geyure. The best! Add tomato and pesto, it's awesome!“

“Had the breakfast combo of corn beef hash with home fried potatoes and sunny side up eggs with toast with butter on it. It was a memory rush from the past waking you to cooking breakfast on Saturday morning sunny shining thought the window not too strong but enough that the room is like a good dream.“

“The ladies working there are super nice. The food is delicious and they give you plenty! Nice place to sit and have lunch. Update, I've been back multiple times and tried more food and it's all been delicious. We continue to come back weekly.“

“Always my favourite stop on my trip. Every time I'm in the area to see my girlfriend I stop and get soup here, and it's always always delicious. Honestly this time I told her before I came down that I'm excited tk see her, but I'm ever more excited to have soup. 😅 Worth the 4 hour drive everytime 💜“

“We love the Black Lion in Silver Spring. A very pleasant atmosphere, quiet enough for a conversation, yet busy enough to feel vibrant. I buy my coffee beans there for morning home brewing and love to sit in the cafe with a macchiato. A great addition to the neighborhood.“

“Literally so cute and the food/drinks were SO GOOD! The owners were very sweet. I got a hot chocolate and a Nutella and banana crepe and both were absolutely amazing. The hot chocolate was creamy and chocolatey and it was also the perfect temperature. I recommend adding whip cream as it really elevated the flavor with the contrasting temperatures. My friend got a turkey and cheese crepe and a caramel Frappuccino, both of which were very tasty. The savory crepe was super yummy and the caramel Frappuccino was sweet and frozen/creamy. Overall 10/10 and I definitely want to come back in the future.“

“Such a cute spot I'd definitely come here again. This is lowk the best matcha I've had in the area. Rockville's matcha scene is lacking but this place gives me hope even though it's not a cafe. They source from Nami's Matcha which is my fav matcha brand and I'm so happy they make it so well. Strawberry matcha was perf to me I have no notes other than the fact that I wish it was bigger lol.

I also ordered a kamayan platter which was also very yummy and pretty visual if you dine in. I loved the pancit and the lumpia in it. The meat was a bit dry but that's ok!“

“Great staff and great food. The perfect neighborhood cafe.“

“I had my birthday dinner at Corella. Despite the fact that it was in the midst of the busy Christmas season, the staff took excellent care of my guests and me. The food was delicious, well-seasoned, served hot and quickly. I never knew quinoa could be so yummy. The drinks were top-shelf! We had several appetizers and entrees and everyone was satisfied. My guests ranged in age from 5-80 and we all left full and happy. The staff, especially Rechel, Javier, Kevin and Adam, made me feel like Queen for the Day. I'm looking forward to going back. I wonder if they'll notice if I have another birthday next month?😜“

“The drink was fresh, beautifully crafted, and tasted just as amazing as it looked. If you’re a coffee lover or a tiramisu fan, this is a must-try. Every detail was made with care, and you can tell quality ingredients were used.

Highly recommend — one of the best tiramisu lattes I’ve had! ☕🤎✨“