20 Best Cafes in Bethesda

“Jose was amazing! His service was really great, and he was so friendly and attentive. The matchas he made were SO good honestly some of the best I’ve had! You can tell he really cares about what he does. Definitely recommend! 💚✨“

“So happy my son and I found this beautiful little gem! Their twist on a breakfast burrito was amazing and my son ate every little bit of his sausage, egg and cheese as well as his chocolate croissant.
We’ll definitely find ourselves back here more and more.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“I used to go to the marketplace, which is now Ruscello. Even though the name changed, the atmosphere and food was 100% the same!!!
But the servise, eh, not as expected. Who would make a customer wait for 30 mins? I even told them that we wanted to order! So maybe if you're on a bit of a rush, this is not the restaurant you'd like to go. But on a day with no rush and you're starving, the restaurant you'd like to go is Ruscello! If you go there, trust me, you'll just love it there! (Pizza is just too good, so maybe if you are not a pizza fan, do not go there...!)“

“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!“

“Sarah was so helpful during my recent visit - she helped me pick out the perfect machine, walked me through how to use it, and guided me through the different flavors. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience so easy. Thank you, Sarah! :)“

“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.“