25 Best Coffee Shops in Bethesda

“I came here on a Sunday evening during Restaurant Week, but we wanted to try more dishes so we opted for a couple of them from the regular menu. My favorites were the mixed spread and dolma, as well as the sumac lemonade. Our server, Abdullah, was excellent! The whole dining experience was great from start to finish. Highly recommend this place!“

“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! 💚✨“

“This is a charming locally owned café that offers exceptionally fresh food and coffee - they roast and grind their own beans on site. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming and the owners take the time to truly greet every customer of which there are many regulars. I am thrilled to have a wonderful place to go whenever I'm in Bethesda. I've been twice so far and plan to frequent more often ❤“

“The pastry selection at Paris Baguette made it easy to put together a little breakfast spread. We tried the almond croissant, ham and cheese pastry, and a slice of strawberry cake. The croissant had crisp, flaky layers with a sweet almond filling, while the ham and cheese pastry was savory and filling. The strawberry cake was light with just the right amount of sweetness. Everything looked fresh, and the variety made it easy to find something for everyone.“

“This is a great cocktail bar that also happens to have pretty good food! The only thing holding this review from being 5 stars is that the owner needs to assign more staff to the Saturday evening shift. There was 25-30 customers between 6:30 and 8pm on a Saturday, but only TWO employees working outside the kitchen. No host, no busser, no server. Just ONE waiter and ONE bartender during prime time dinner hours. The bartender was serving food instead of bartending and the waiter was frantically trying to take orders from 10+ tables. No one was bussing (dirty tables were left unattended until new customers arrived) and you had to find the waiter or bartender in order to get a seat. I hope the owner or manager sees this because I felt so bad for the two staff trying to run the front house of this restaurant on a Saturday night. They were doing their best and deserve more help so they can provide better service to customers.“

“Nice outdoor patio and great service.“

“Love this location. Feels like the tv show CHEERS!“

“The cookies at Levain Bakery were fresh out of the oven and absolutely delicious. I tried the signature Chocolate Chip Walnut and the Two Chip, and the Two Chip was easily my favorite—crispy on the outside, soft and gooey in the middle, with chocolate melting everywhere. Service was fast, and the staff was very friendly. Fresh, warm, and exactly what you want from a bakery cookie!“

“Best baristas ever , Eddie, and Abby“

“Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee serves some really great gelato. The flavors taste natural, clean, and fresh, without being overly sweet or artificial. They also have plenty of interesting flavors to choose from, which makes deciding what to get half the fun.

My only complaint, and it’s a minor one, is that the gelato I had was slightly softer than I prefer. I felt like it could have been just a little firmer to give it a better texture and consistency.

That said, the flavor was excellent, and that’s ultimately what matters most. Great gelato, interesting choices, and definitely a place I’d happily visit again.“

“Yanni at the Montgomery Mall provided exceptional customer service. He was professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive to my needs. They went above and beyond to ensure I had a positive experience and made me feel valued as a customer. He even gave awesome coffee recipes that I plan to use for my future coffee experiences. His commitment to customer satisfaction are truly appreciated. Not to mention ton his awesome colleagues that were helpful as well. They all are a great asset to the store and deserve recognition for their excellent service.“

“Had a great time here. So many selections and fashion lines to choose from . I’ll be ha k .“

“Outstanding coffee! Great service. Awesome ambience.“

“southern and northern Italian specialty foods. Chef Ettore the best!“

“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!“

“its very good but it could definitely use some nugget ice since the ice they already have is just horrible in every aspect, its not enjoyable to chew on and it completely changes the taste of the drink, nugget ice is definitely the move and should be a must for every starbucks“

“they make my semi-difficult drink to perfection!!!“

“I recently stopped by La Colombe Coffee Roasters in Bethesda, and it was an absolute delight. The aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans filled the air, creating a cozy atmosphere. The baristas were friendly and knowledgeable, and the coffee they served was simply exceptional. I highly recommend trying their specialty blends for a truly memorable coffee experience.

Parking: It depends at what time you willvisit this place“

“Great Experience! My Tall Soy Latte had the perfect temperature. Thanks!“

“Best place on earth! Cleanest Starbucks I've ever been to. Efficient and genuine. Always so welcoming!“

“Loved this bakery breakfast spot! Friendly, attentive service and a great variety of fresh, high quality options. The coffee and matcha were excellent, we ordered variety of dishes which everyone loved.

They were especially accommodating, making sure my grandma had easy access and helping store her walker, which we really appreciated.

Definitely coming back!“

“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.“

“The person at the register was very kind and accommodating. He was patient with my questions and even took a few bucks off because I was buying so many chocolates as gifts. Some of the chocolates are expensive, but there were less expensive options as well. The store has seasonal items and sells drinks like coffee. The seating area was comfortable. Parking can be a little stressful if trying to find parking in a downtown area is usually stressful for you.“

“Great place to relax with a fresh made coffee.
I was actually greeted by a district manager who asked me how they were doing.
At the end and without asking for a review of course, he gave a gift card.
It was amazing!!!!
Thank you!“

“I'm addicted to the Breakfast sandwiches & Italian Roast😊“