Nov 2024. Fail in Frederick. While the dining area was neat with 3 distinct sections, the rest of the visit was one to forget. The panini we ordered was really just a cold sub sandwich. You are supposed to grill/ bake/ press the sandwich until it warms over and the cheese melts. We also ordered the veggie pizza. After a slice or two I noted that there was no cheese. I grabbed a menu to make sure I didn’t order a cheeseless pizza by accident. Nope, it is supposed to have mozzarella on it. I went and notified the staff. They told me to bring the remaining pizza back. Why don’t you come and get it? Am I working for you now? The waitress was MIA by the way. Eventually they bring the pizza out with some grated Kraft powder cheese. I told the managers this whole meal was unsat. Received a meager apology and I thought they would maybe discount the meal as compensation. But no, full price for a messed up meal. Won’t be coming back.
So yeah I honestly wouldn't recommend this place...especially if you're black. Let me explain, my friend and I love to try different cafes downtown and this is one we haven't been to before. We were so excited especially when we saw that there was a breakfast buffet. When we went in we were not greeted or even acknowledged. But since we haven't been there before we thought we should ask if we order upfront or seat ourselves. They had the a mean mug on their face as soon as we asked the question but got us a table for two. The waiter didn't bother to greet us, say his name, say your welcome when we said thank you, not a word. Then they brought a bottle of water to our table and took about 5 minutes to get cups for us to even drink it. A different waiter came in to take our order and we finally got settled in to get our food. We got the breakfast buffet meal for $15 and an almond rose ice latte. We got almond milk with it bc we're lactose intolerant and that was an extra $1.25. Now mind you, the cafe was not packed at the time so there was honestly no reason for them to take so long with getting our orders or even checking up on us. Not once did anyone check up on us or ask if we wanted anything else for our meal. But they did however have time to do that for other costumer....white costumers. So i think our race was definitely something that was a factor in how our service was especially when we saw another black costumer get the same treatment, no one responding to him, no one talking his order or seating him. Also food wise some of the buffet foods that we're supposed to be warm were cold or even stale. And our coffees has a bad after taste. We finally got the means to get a waiter to ask questions about the karaoke machine, because that's what originally stuck out to us about this cafe. The waiter said he had to ask someone else about that and then never came back to our table. Extremely disappointing and disgusting that this was our experience. And we didn't tip because of how horrible our experience was and the original waiter, who didn't check on is once, had the nerve to looked shocked. It is a common rumor that Italians are not fond of the black community, i was hoping it wasn't true, but this experience kinda proved me otherwise.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Marko Manevski
Fabulous cafe with great products
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Rivera
Excellent! Can’t go wrong with this place. Super recommended and the owners are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa C
Lovelovelove. The tortellini, gnocchi, bruschetta, salad, cappuccini, homemade tiramisu very very delicious!!!!! Our new favorite spot. The waitress was a delight and the owner was fabulous!!! Can't wait to try more dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Domenic DeStefano
Quaint cafe with an awesome breakfast buffet. Great selection of Italian and American style breakfast items all fresh, and a price that can't be beat!
The staff is friendly and inviting and make you feel at home. We drive from Gaithersburg...it's worth the trip!
amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pizza crust available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an affogato and the focaccia panini special. So good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's such a cute coffee house! We had coffee and hot chocolate, and both were delicious and fairly priced!
The best Italian coffee in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have a best brunch buffet, the food was fresh and delisiu.👍🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto & Mozzarella Panini, Montagna Breakfast, Salads
Delicious yummy drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
little flavor in the food...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Nov 2024. Fail in Frederick. While the dining area was neat with 3 distinct sections, the rest of the visit was one to forget. The panini we ordered was really just a cold sub sandwich. You are supposed to grill/ bake/ press the sandwich until it warms over and the cheese melts. We also ordered the veggie pizza. After a slice or two I noted that there was no cheese. I grabbed a menu to make sure I didn’t order a cheeseless pizza by accident. Nope, it is supposed to have mozzarella on it. I went and notified the staff. They told me to bring the remaining pizza back. Why don’t you come and get it? Am I working for you now? The waitress was MIA by the way. Eventually they bring the pizza out with some grated Kraft powder cheese. I told the managers this whole meal was unsat. Received a meager apology and I thought they would maybe discount the meal as compensation. But no, full price for a messed up meal. Won’t be coming back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great place to go salsa dancing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
So yeah I honestly wouldn't recommend this place...especially if you're black. Let me explain, my friend and I love to try different cafes downtown and this is one we haven't been to before. We were so excited especially when we saw that there was a breakfast buffet. When we went in we were not greeted or even acknowledged. But since we haven't been there before we thought we should ask if we order upfront or seat ourselves. They had the a mean mug on their face as soon as we asked the question but got us a table for two. The waiter didn't bother to greet us, say his name, say your welcome when we said thank you, not a word. Then they brought a bottle of water to our table and took about 5 minutes to get cups for us to even drink it. A different waiter came in to take our order and we finally got settled in to get our food. We got the breakfast buffet meal for $15 and an almond rose ice latte. We got almond milk with it bc we're lactose intolerant and that was an extra $1.25. Now mind you, the cafe was not packed at the time so there was honestly no reason for them to take so long with getting our orders or even checking up on us. Not once did anyone check up on us or ask if we wanted anything else for our meal. But they did however have time to do that for other costumer....white costumers. So i think our race was definitely something that was a factor in how our service was especially when we saw another black costumer get the same treatment, no one responding to him, no one talking his order or seating him. Also food wise some of the buffet foods that we're supposed to be warm were cold or even stale. And our coffees has a bad after taste. We finally got the
means to get a waiter to ask questions about the karaoke machine, because that's what originally stuck out to us about this cafe. The waiter said he had to ask someone else about that and then never came back to our table. Extremely disappointing and disgusting that this was our experience. And we didn't tip because of how horrible our experience was and the original waiter, who didn't check on is once, had the nerve to looked shocked. It is a common rumor that Italians are not fond of the black community, i was hoping it wasn't true, but this experience kinda proved me otherwise.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Fabulous cafe with great products
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent! Can’t go wrong with this place. Super recommended and the owners are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovelovelove. The tortellini, gnocchi, bruschetta, salad, cappuccini, homemade tiramisu very very delicious!!!!! Our new favorite spot. The waitress was a delight and the owner was fabulous!!! Can't wait to try more dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quaint cafe with an awesome breakfast buffet. Great selection of Italian and American style breakfast items all fresh, and a price that can't be beat!
The staff is friendly and inviting and make you feel at home. We drive from Gaithersburg...it's worth the trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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