I love this place. I’m allergic to dairy and gluten I come here all the time for snacks and treats. Everyone that works here has always been super friendly. I’ve never had a bad experience. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shane Schutz
I went in for a breakfast sandwich the other day and I had a very specific request for a sandwich. The General Manager Josh and another staff member were extremely attentive and had great energy! Long story short, they were a class act and all the more reason to come to Union Kitchen in Ballston!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melod Teymorian
I just want to give a huge shoutout to the amazing staff! Every time I visit, I’m greeted with friendly smiles and helpful service that really brighten my day. They go above and beyond to make sure I find what I need and are always patient and kind, even during busy hours. It’s clear they care deeply about their customers and the community. It’s such a pleasure to shop here, and I truly appreciate the effort they put in every day. Thank you for making this corner store feel like a second home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana Furrow
Such a wonderful business both here and in DC, great staff and food is good. I particularly like the breakfast sandwiches
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kristine Deeter
New to neighborhood! So welcoming & helpful every time I stop in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Kuhns
Super chill and great place. They are open later than Starbucks, so great place for a cookie or a treat and a drink in the evening.
Combination of bakery, deli, a coffee shop and corner market. The picnic tables with umbrellas out front are super relaxing to chill at while your at or sip. Highly recommend .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cierra Curtis
Ive been coming most morning for the past month because i work nearby! Service is fantastic and my breakfast sandwhich is always DELISHHHHH.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Ausman
My favorite breakfast sandwich is the sausage and cheddar with sriracha mayo followed by a warmed chocolate croissant. The drip coffee is superb.
They have full-sized napkins which is a nice touch as I become rather messy while I gobble down all the yummy, deliciousness at my table. Highly recommend this place.
The coffee is perfect according to my tastebuds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucy Singh
I keep trying to get in touch with them but the email they have listed on their website does not exist and their Instagram is also ignoring messages. Hoping they'll see this since it's a more public forum.
I visited the Ballston Union Kitchen location, as I’ve long been a fan of their food and coffee selection. I was also excited to introduce a friend I had visiting from out of town to their breakfast offerings. Unfortunately, my experience was less than good.
First, we were disappointed to learn that the espresso machine was not working, meaning we couldn’t order any coffee. It would have been helpful if this had been noted on their online ordering platform ahead of time, as we had both checked the menu and it had given us options to order espresso drinks before we walked over. Additionally, the location was out of arugula, which my friend had thought would be the base of the salad she ordered.
However, the main issue was with with my order, where I had paid extra for certain options that I did not receive: - The sandwich did not include the extra egg I paid for. - Lettuce was missing, even though I added it. - The bread was the standard option, not the rosemary as selected.
I’d appreciate any assistance you can provide in resolving this.
asia era
I originally started coming here because they were the only place nearby taking cash (L compass coffee), and I was hoping to spend my spare change. I was at the time low on my monthly allowance and needed a cheap place to spend some time studying. Being a teenager these days is very difficult. It feels like you can not exist without spending your soul on having fun. So I was glad to hear they took cash. Anyway, I continued coming here to study and finally used my spare 1 dollar bills getting vietnamese iced coffees. The staff are always upbeat and kind, and the place has a very accepting atmosphere. Today, though, I made a joke about only being able to afford the coffee with the last of my spare change, and as a response, I was given a discount. It's an action so small, but it says everything about solidarity in our community. I will keep coming here and urge others to do the same, not to expect discounts, but to support companies hiring kind cool people who bring a little light into our dark era.
One of my favorite places for quick healthy food. The customer service is always amazing! I love the BLT avocado and the chocolate chip cookies! They do great things in the community and it’s just a chill vibe.
Great service 👌🏽 highly recommend the vietnamese iced coffee and breakfast royale sandwich
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Imerman
Used to be my favorite on the go breakfast spot, but they’ve changed their food and at this point I don’t see myself going back.
Breakfast sandwiches (which used to be BOMB) are now made using a single piece of bread that’s awkwardly folded over. I asked them why I was paying full price for half a sandwich and the guy making the food was super rude about it. The eggs put in the sandwiches have also changed. Overall very disappointing development for a place I use to love.
Management, if you’re seeing this - please revert back!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Elizabeth Harper
Very disappointed that my favorite foods have been taken off the menu. Loved the meatballs and grilled cheese as well as the multigrain bread. I was also told today that my favorite breakfast sandwich (sausage and cheddar) is going away. I don’t know if I’ll continue to come here as often given these changes. Additionally, I have been coming here at least 1-2x/week for more than a year but have yet to receive any rewards to redeem, even though my account is linked to my credit card.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: blt Avocado, Roasted Chicken, Meatball Sub, Three Cheese, Bacon Sausage 2 Eggs, Italian Meatballs, Tomato Egg Avocado
I love this place. I’m allergic to dairy and gluten I come here all the time for snacks and treats. Everyone that works here has always been super friendly. I’ve never had a bad experience. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went in for a breakfast sandwich the other day and I had a very specific request for a sandwich. The General Manager Josh and another staff member were extremely attentive and had great energy! Long story short, they were a class act and all the more reason to come to Union Kitchen in Ballston!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just want to give a huge shoutout to the amazing staff! Every time I visit, I’m greeted with friendly smiles and helpful service that really brighten my day. They go above and beyond to make sure I find what I need and are always patient and kind, even during busy hours. It’s clear they care deeply about their customers and the community. It’s such a pleasure to shop here, and I truly appreciate the effort they put in every day. Thank you for making this corner store feel like a second home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a wonderful business both here and in DC, great staff and food is good. I particularly like the breakfast sandwiches
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
New to neighborhood! So welcoming & helpful every time I stop in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super chill and great place. They are open later than Starbucks, so great place for a cookie or a treat and a drink in the evening.
Combination of bakery, deli, a coffee shop and corner market. The picnic tables with umbrellas out front are super relaxing to chill at while your at or sip. Highly recommend .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ive been coming most morning for the past month because i work nearby! Service is fantastic and my breakfast sandwhich is always DELISHHHHH.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite breakfast sandwich is the sausage and cheddar with sriracha mayo followed by a warmed chocolate croissant. The drip coffee is superb.
They have full-sized napkins which is a nice touch as I become rather messy while I gobble down all the yummy, deliciousness at my table. Highly recommend this place.
The coffee is perfect according to my tastebuds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I keep trying to get in touch with them but the email they have listed on their website does not exist and their Instagram is also ignoring messages. Hoping they'll see this since it's a more public forum.
I visited the Ballston Union Kitchen location, as I’ve long been a fan of their food and coffee selection. I was also excited to introduce a friend I had visiting from out of town to their breakfast offerings. Unfortunately, my experience was less than good.
First, we were disappointed to learn that the espresso machine was not working, meaning we couldn’t order any coffee. It would have been helpful if this had been noted on their online ordering platform ahead of time, as we had both checked the menu and it had given us options to order espresso drinks before we walked over. Additionally, the location was out of arugula, which my friend had thought would be the base of the salad she ordered.
However, the main issue was with with my order, where I had paid extra for certain options that I did not receive:
- The sandwich did not include the extra egg I paid for.
- Lettuce was missing, even though I added it.
- The bread was the standard option, not the rosemary as selected.
I’d appreciate any assistance you can provide in resolving this.
I originally started coming here because they were the only place nearby taking cash (L compass coffee), and I was hoping to spend my spare change. I was at the time low on my monthly allowance and needed a cheap place to spend some time studying. Being a teenager these days is very difficult. It feels like you can not exist without spending your soul on having fun. So I was glad to hear they took cash. Anyway, I continued coming here to study and finally used my spare 1 dollar bills getting vietnamese iced coffees. The staff are always upbeat and kind, and the place has a very accepting atmosphere. Today, though, I made a joke about only being able to afford the coffee with the last of my spare change, and as a response, I was given a discount. It's an action so small, but it says everything about solidarity in our community. I will keep coming here and urge others to do the same, not to expect discounts, but to support companies hiring kind cool people who bring a little light into our dark era.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
One of my favorite places for quick healthy food. The customer service is always amazing! I love the BLT avocado and the chocolate chip cookies! They do great things in the community and it’s just a chill vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Chip Cookie, blt Avocado
Rachel and Bryan make this feel like I'm home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service 👌🏽 highly recommend the vietnamese iced coffee and breakfast royale sandwich
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Used to be my favorite on the go breakfast spot, but they’ve changed their food and at this point I don’t see myself going back.
Breakfast sandwiches (which used to be BOMB) are now made using a single piece of bread that’s awkwardly folded over. I asked them why I was paying full price for half a sandwich and the guy making the food was super rude about it. The eggs put in the sandwiches have also changed. Overall very disappointing development for a place I use to love.
Management, if you’re seeing this - please revert back!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Very disappointed that my favorite foods have been taken off the menu. Loved the meatballs and grilled cheese as well as the multigrain bread. I was also told today that my favorite breakfast sandwich (sausage and cheddar) is going away. I don’t know if I’ll continue to come here as often given these changes. Additionally, I have been coming here at least 1-2x/week for more than a year but have yet to receive any rewards to redeem, even though my account is linked to my credit card.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: blt Avocado, Roasted Chicken, Meatball Sub, Three Cheese, Bacon Sausage 2 Eggs, Italian Meatballs, Tomato Egg Avocado
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