Solid spot for delicious coffee and a sample of creative pastries or brunchy bites. The pistachio latte is a hard pass for me - too sweet that overwhelms all semblance of pistachio. The regular latte is really good though. I found the croissants a bit stale, leading me to think that maybe they were from the day before or sitting around for a while. The hot breakfast sandos and summer faro bowl were both excellent, and I would totally do again. The place is crowded all weekend but it's open and airy, making it feel less crowded than it actually is. But it's noisy. On a nice day, the patio and nearby park are better alternatives.

Soooo good! Fast and friendly service. Would recommend for anyone going to the kennedy center! Get there early because there are often reservations and it gets full fast

This was such a lovely little gem, from the outside it looks like a small quick bites type of place but there have a very extensive menu. I really enjoyed my soup and salad, and the staff was super friendly. It's the perfect stop to catch a bite to eat before or after a show at the Kennedy center

A wonderful place to get dinner before seeing a show at the Kennedy Center. The Cafe is literally right next to the Kennedy Center and has very filling meals to keep you feeling full throughout the whole night. You order inside at the register and then pick a seat anywhere. They bring you your food once it's ready. It was a beautiful night so my friend and I chose to sit outside. We heard a loud bang that scared us nearly to death. For whatever reason there was a spontaneous firework show so we were treated to dinner and a show! I ordered the chicken and avocado Cobb salad. I don't eat dairy so I opted for a lemon vinaigrette instead of the ranch. The salad was a massive portion and everything tasted very fresh. The meals are a little pricey but it's in a great, quiet location and the portion sizes justify the price.

Nice, unassuming cafe with great pizza, good salads and impressive desserts. We came here before going to see a show across the street at the Kennedy Center, which seems like a pretty popular thing to do. We came a bit earlier than most because we planned to take it back to our room with a balcony at the Watergate hotel where the view was better. Even though we didn't stay, we appreciated the ambiance. Outside and along the walls there was stacked wood for their wood-fired oven to make pizzas. The place wasn't fancy, but was also nice enough that you could imagine having dinner all dressed up before a show and not feeling out of place. The tables outside had a very European bistro feel along a treed street. We got two pizzas, a chicken avocado Cobb salad and two desserts. We got both meat-heavy pizzas: the atomica and the meat head. The atomica was better (and also spicy), but both had fantastic Neapolitan crust, which was light and chewy coming right out their wood-fired brick oven. Even the next morning, the pizza and crust were delicious. The Cobb salad was also yummy with actual grilled chicken breast with charred bits instead of the generically cooked cubes you often get. The sun-dried tomatoes and bacon rounded it out. The only real complaint was that everything was _very_ salty to the point at which my wife and I were still drinking water like crazy until lunch the next day. We also got a slice of pistachio and a slice of chocolate cake. The pistachio cake was phenomenal and a nice surprise we had later in the night. In fact, it was so good, my wife is thinking about getting one for her birthday. The chocolate cake was also good, but a bit too sweet and just less differentiated.

Great place to grab a bite before a show at the Kennedy Center (literally across the street). Fresh, Mediterranean-inspired salads, soups, pizzas and gelato to die for. The baked goods look beautiful but I've found them to be pretty dry. You place your order at the counter, they give you a number and bring you food to you. It's a cozy spot with more seating outside than inside so make sure you make a reservation on show nights otherwise you may not get a seat!

Tried this place during Cherry Blossom Festival! Oh mannn!! Food was pretty good and outdoor seating area was AMAZING!!! Loved that European vibe! It was in such a nice location to feel that breeze Really loved lamb skewer. It was tender and not too gamey!! The only downside is it takes pretty long to get food. It took about 20-30mins to get our food . But overall service was great

Warning: portions here are super large! Totally shareable!! This was the perfect spot to come for a meal and a glass of wine before seeing a show at the Kennedy Center. Our booth was spacious and comfy. My friend took me out for a belated bday celebration . You order up at the counter. Cal was very charming, funny and helpful. My friend got the veggie soup and we shared the spicy pizza and chicken shawarma. All were incredibly flavorful and delicious. The shawarma dish gave me 3 meals!!! Tons of chicken, I added more rice to my leftovers. Also, ordered some wine! We also tried the gelato and coconut cake. They were great... and we were stufffed!!! But in a good way. Will definitely come back to try a bunch more on the menu!! Soo many choices-- I don't think you can't go wrong! Enjoy!

If you're looking for a place to eat before or after a show at the Kennedy Center, try this place out. They are quick and courteous, and the food is delicious! Ambiance - A little small, but it is a café. There was a live pianist when we went. Customer Service - They were fast and courteous. I had asked if I could switch one of the items on the dish I ordered, and they were very accommodating. Food - Great portions! Everything was fresh and delicious. Overall, make this your pit stop if going to the Kennedy Center. You won't be disappointed. IG: Kim the Traveling Foodie