20 Best Cafes in Bethesda

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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?😜“

“Nice outdoor patio and great service.“

“Super convenient and very efficient! I place an order via the app and usually it’s about a 5-10 min wait depending on what you order.

App rewards are decent. Panera in general is a little pricey but it’s leagues better than historic military installation offerings for quick food.“

“Beautiful salads and sandwiches. Extremely fresh. Prices are reasonable. A large chef salad is $6.25, dressing included, a Ham & Swiss on Croissant is $5.70. Coffee is fresh and hot and delicious with a lot of choices and much less expensive than the coffee shop that starts with an "S". I haven't tried them, but the great variety of breakfast baked goods looks fantastic too. Immaculately clean.“

“Almost 10 years after my wedding I still have guests raving about the cupcakes!“

“Over the past four years, I was a regular at Rock Cafe while working near by - going three to four times a week when working there. Across four years, this adds up to well over one hundred orders. Here is my thorough review on everything!

Service - a lot of us regulars would refer to the Cafe as 'Frank's', after the owner who is there with his team every day. Frank is a great man, who I have had the pleasure of getting to know very well. I would often times go over and he would immediately know my orders depending on the day of the week. Despite being a lean team they are fast and efficient, and if they do forget something are quick to fix it apologetically. During the school year they have dozens of students come between the hours of 11:15 and 11:45, but even then you'll get you food fast enough.

Ambiance - while a simple interior, there is still places to sit both inside and outside. I typically take the food back to my office space, but on a nice day there are worst corporate parks to sit at.

Food - as past reviewers have stated, there are lots of different specials depending on the day of the week. My go-to favorites are the following:

- Chana Masala on Mondays - an appropriate level of spice with tons of flavor. Comes with rice, naan and raita.
- Italian Coldcut on Tuesdays, which come with a side of chips. In general, I his sandwiches were my go-to when I couldn't make a decision
- Chicken Burrito Bowls on Wednesday - a much better value than places nearby and always filled me up. Probably my personal favorite. I would typically add hot sauce too.
- Butter Chicken w/ Naan and Rice on Thursdays - similar to the Chana in that it was very flavorful with a touch of spice, but nothing that should deter away those that aren't completely averse to it. Super popular - they typically sell out before one.
- For breakfast, his sandwiches are the best deal in the area! Fresh bagels and egg with your choice of meat and cheese. Highly, highly recommend!

In general, I also liked the paninis and his chicken quesadilla. I would occasionally get salads, although these were typically my least preferred option.

Overall - for great service and good food at some of the best prices in Montgomery County, you can't go wrong with Rock Cafe! I know they'll also take larger orders if you call ahead of time, so great for work/team events too.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair acessable, on ground floor with openable doors.“

“They always have really good customer service and that brings me back to Nespresso time and time again. I don’t drink a lot of coffee everyday, but love a good homemade latte and affogato. While it’s not as good as fresh beans, I think it’s probably the next best thing if you are tight on time!

You can try their espresso in store too! But they don’t have milk.“

“Sammie provided superb service for our lunch today! I really appreciated her problem-solving, can-do spirit, thoughtfulness and kindness!“

“Michelin 3-starred Service by Angelica elevates an unassuming cafe into a culinary treasure hidden in a suburban Nordstrom! While previous visits to Ruscello were enjoyable, our most recent one was on another level thanks to the superlative service led by Angelina! In 3+ decades of dining out, we can confidently say that Angelina's quality of service is comparable to those of the best servers at the finest of big city dining destinations! Not only was she courteous, friendly, helpful, and attentive, she read our minds! To begin, when we requested our usual Hot Water with Lemon, she had them brought out with Mint--an ingredient which we love but never thought about requesting for our go-to hot beverage! Seeing that we were making our way through the hot water and listening to our appreciation for the addition of mint, she brought out some more without prompt! As for the food, we ordered the seasonal special of Braised Beef Sandwich with Blueberry Glaze, White Cheddar, Garlic Aioli, Pickled Onion, and Arugula that Angelina raved about (choosing the Garden Salad as the accompiment), as well as the Penne Bolognese with Spicy Italian Sausage from the regular menu. When we expressed that we wanted whichever dish was ready first, our pasta arrived beautifully as a split entree shortly after our lemon-mint tea. The pasta was piping hot and fresh, perfectly seasoned, and harmonious in flavors. Then came the Sandwich, also arriving as a split entree with a generous portion of fancy greens dressed with a delicate vinaigrette. The beef was flavorful with demi-glace savoriness and herbiness with a touch of sweetness from the blueberry as well as retaining its juiciness and perfectly matching the gooey cheese and aioli while refreshed by pickled onions and arugula. While the pasta was terrific, the Braised Beef Sandwich was absolutely stellar, which is on par with a top-tiered dish at the fanciest of boutique steakhouses!“

“The acting by the 2 leads in this play was outstanding. I was blown away by the talent of these 2 young actors. The play was very well done and memorable! I'm so glad I went to see it last night. Bravo, Round House!“

“I went here for dinner with my wife and parents. We were having issues with the app and Ryan helped us out on the register since the kiosk wasn’t working correctly. He knew my parents by name and they knew his. They are in their late 70s and small gestures like him looking out for them and quickly fixing ordering issues are really meaningful. It’s nice to know someone is willing to help immediately when anyone has issues there.“

“хороший кофе,неплохой выбор салатов и сэндвичей. есть горячим блюда, всё что нужно для завтрака,ланча и динера. приветливый персонал.“

“I’m so happy I discovered Joe & the Juice. Super healthy & delicious smoothies, shakes & sandwiches.“