24 Best Coffee Shops in Gaithersburg

“Celebrated my birthday at Empress Coffee & Cocktails with my girls, and it was everything! The food and drinks were incredible -- we tried so many dishes and loved every bite. The Persian pizza (a house favorite) was full of flavor, the soup and grilled cheese combo was pure comfort, and the turkey + havarti sandwich, bacon egg croissant, and margarita pizza were all delicious and perfectly done. The drinks? Just wow. The espresso martini is an absolute yes! We also loved the butterfly margarita, lava-shak martini, and Malibu sunset -- all beautifully crafted and fun to sip. Plus, they offer a nice selection of wines and juices to purchase. Shots were order as well. Had too much fun didn't take pictures of all the food and drinks. The space itself is perfect for a girls' day or night out -- stylish and cozy with beautiful lighting and thoughtful décor. We especially loved the artwork of the girl with the pearl earrings -- such a fun and elegant touch! We were lucky enough to have the place to ourselves, which made the whole evening feel extra special. Huge shoutout to Sam, the owner, who was such a warm and welcoming host. Highly recommend this gem for a celebration or a chill hangout. Can't wait to go back!“

“This is my 1st Valentine’s dinner date. We had a pawsome 🐾 time here. It’s the best dog-friendly restaurant in the DMV area. This place is so welcoming paw 🐾 fur babies like me, people are very friendly, the atmosphere and the vibes is so uplifting, food is delicious, and their signature coffee is the best! IG: Akira_thePomapoo Tiktok: Akira the Pomapoo“

“Black sesame cake is delicious 😋“

“Me and my friend came here and the food was so tasty! the brocolli cheddar soup was perfect and the sandwich was too! The staff is so kind and there are plenty seating options indoor and outdoor. I don’t live nearby but i will definitely be making the trip again soon just for this amazing place!“

“Great coffee great service great atmosphere I love everything about going there“

“Strawberry Skies Latte is the drink of the summer! I never would have thought I’d enjoy a strawberry latte, but this was so refreshing and delicious I had to write a review. The strawberry is purée is sweet and tart. It taste fresh and high quality. Now I need to try a strawberry matcha.“

“Met a colleague for a coffee and was impressed with the decor and atmosphere. This will be a regular spot for me.“

“We’ve been regular customers since well before Neal’s moved to its current location. The bagels are delicious (more New Yorky and flavorful than others in the area) and always fresh. The sliced turkey breast, Nova, and chicken salad are some of our favorites. Lots of other tasty menu items too. Highly recommend!“

“Best Baristas in town- ESPECIALLY my man Oscar- he makes my mornings!!“

“This is a very nice location, and the drive thru is a great convenience. Everyone here is always super nice, particularly one gentleman on the headset who always sounds extra excited to be there. Sometimes the wait can be a little long, but that is to be expected when you're going during peak hours.“

“Perfect place to work. Nice ambiance! Good people around!“

“vt ice cold carmel frappuccino“

“Having been to many boba shops across Texas and the DMV, this one stands above the rest. While the drinks, especially the fruit teas, taste amazing, it's the freshness and attention to detail in these drinks that really capture my attention. This location also sells Carmen's, which has some of the most creamy ice cream and rich Italian ice that I've ever tasted. The shop itself is very well-kept and the staff were super warm and welcoming. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a yummy dessert or just a quick refreshment.“

“Which Starbucks ?“

“Our server Mr. John was very great. Even when my card declined, he was nice enough to use his own money to pay for my drink. Tables were prestinctly clear and very sparkling because John wiped it down. Very very good employee please give him a raise. If you ever see him here please give him a big tip for me my card declined so I couldnt tip him. He is the type of person to give 100 bubble teas to the homeless and not make me pay for them. Even when we were playing a game and he was our replacement mock fake player he won even though he was working hard. he was working hard and not hardly working for sure. 😧😂☺️😂🙃👏🙃“

“great Barista! very attentive and it was perfect.“

“! Was a nice casual friendly atmosphere!“

“I get my morning coffee and bagel here every morning and the staff and the manager are always so sweet and kind to me ! They memorized my order so fast and already see me coming everyday ! I highly recommend this location, and all the amazing people that work here :)“

“I recently visited this bakery and had a wonderful experience. The bakery was clean, warm, and beautifully arranged, with the delicious smell of freshly baked items creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment I entered. The display counters were filled with a wide variety of cakes, pastries, cookies, breads, and desserts that all looked fresh and beautifully prepared.

The quality of the baked goods was excellent. Everything I tried tasted fresh, soft, and full of flavor. I especially enjoyed the pastries and cakes, which were perfectly sweet, moist, and made with high-quality ingredients. The bread was also fresh and had a wonderful texture and taste. It was clear that great care and attention went into every item.“

“As a taro lover, the taro slush with cheese foam taste sooooo good! It surprised me with its real taro pieces as you can feel it! Not like many other milk tea store use artificial flavor mix, those powder. I have been here four times and have ordered mango pomelo sago and fruit tea. They all tastes great!!!!!! With so many ingredients inside!“

“Love this place been coming here for decades. They turned the McPlay place into a more mature outdoor seating area.
Two Cash Registers, Long ago were the tanks of CO2, now Roberts O2 does Bulk delivery with a tanker truck and house into the side of the building, like In air refuelling but not as cool. 20250925“

“I can’t say enough about what a treasure this local DD is! The management ensures a very clean business and staff are so well trained to help and assist. We are once a week regulars, and really enjoy going there. Today our server was Joshua (he’s waited on us before) and as always he was friendly, patient, and polite. This is a lovely establishment.“

“Visited here in Tuesday morning and there were plenty of seats available for dine in.
All the staff were attentive and friendly. I placed an order for a cup of hot Cappuccino via McDonald’s APP and I added extra milk. The female staff fulfilled my customized requirements and quickly made it.
The store was clean and cozy.“

“Good food. Prompt service. Clean food. Good employees. 🇺🇸 United States of America“