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The food and service were both excellent. Wi-fi was a bit slow to connect to. Server came down while I was initially trying to connect but I succeeded the second time and the service was excellent. I highly recommend and definitely will be coming again. I give 9/10.
I found this wonderful coffee shop when walking around downtown Silver Spring. The cappuccino generally is terrific - served in a black ceramic mug of the correct shape (flat, not tall). Occasionally a barista doesn't get the foam "stiff" and it's more like a latte. They don't offer shakers for cocoa or cinnamon to dust the cappuccino. The regular coffee is excellent. They have a self-service pastry display (the spinach and feta croissant is a highlight) and sell a range of sandwiches including for breakfast. They sell other sweet treats. If I lived nearby, I'd come in every day. This overall is major upgrade to the quality of coffee shops in downtown.
Great coffee and huge selection of pastries. The sandwiches are really tasty too. The best part about this place is the atmosphere is perfect for meeting friends or doing some work.
Great experience!
The interior of this cafe is like no other. It is so breathtaking that I saw numerous people who took videos and pictures. Their London Fog was one of the best drinks that I have ever had in my life, as the tea was so flavorful. Their bread pudding was on point, as well! Perfect combination of flakiness and richness. Very happy to have supported this local business. Definitely looking forward to trying their lava cake next time I visit :)
They have good drinks and services, but the place is very busy. Sometimes it’s hard to find a spot to sit.
This coffee shop is beautiful! And the coffee/food is just as inviting.
Cute cafe, came on a Sunday and it was really busy. All there pastries are really good, but the coffee…… horrible! I got a espresso don panna, and honestly was the most disgusting coffee I’ve ever tasted.
I'm always on the lookout for coffee shops that are open in the evening, and I'm so glad I found this place. The coffee was very good - it's hard to find a cortado in this area and theirs was delicious! The sandwiches were great, too. This is a good study spot if you like to study in the evenings, or if you just want to hang out after work. I've been back already and I will definitely be back again!
I used to go to the one in Rockville for years. I am so happy they’re in Silver spring now. I love the owner and everything about this place. ♥️
Lovely place to grab some coffee and food. I go almost everyday, and it never gets old. The atmosphere is A1 and great for light and even intensive work sessions.
Such a cute cafe! The smell of the coffee being roasted hits you as you enter the door. The pastries and coffee were delicious. My one complaint was that the flow of coming to the register is not very well thought out and it makes it difficult to know where to line up when there are even just a couple people waiting. It was also hard to see all the pastries that were available to order so we didn’t even see the other desserts until after we sat down! Other than the disappointment of not getting some macarons, we had a great time at this cafe.
Been here a couple times for the matcha latte which is perfect everytime but I finally tried the pastries (cinnamon roll and cream puff) and OMG 10 out of 10
Great coffee and pastries! The iced americano was really good with unique flavours. There were a good selection of pastries too and we packed some home.
10/10 Experience. The croissants always taste fresh and are very fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The espresso shots taste is fantastic since the coffee beans are always fresh and when paired with the pastries they serve it truly makes for a perfect start for anyone's day.
I Love Black Lion Cafe, the food is amazing and the laid back vibe is a plus. The pastries are the main attraction centered in the middle of the restaurant in an amazing pastry case, and I mean to tell ya the pastries are absolutely scrumptious and are put out fresh every morning. And don't let me leave out that they have their own pastry Chef who creates the most Devine specialty Cakes, and mouthwatering treats right on site.
Went here many times after they opened. Love the atmosphere, baristas, and the sandwiches made by staff. What threw me off was the cakes made by the pastry chef, I bought one and tried it and it was sour/bitter. Not sure how long that cake had been in there but that is a serious health hazard. I don’t know if the management said it’s okay to leave cake in the fridge for a long time but that is not okay!!!! There was also a time where I see a man restocking the case full of cakes with his bare hands?!? After these incidents I don’t think I want to come back.
The cafe is gorgeous but service and drink quality were severely lacking. Cashier messed up the order and management had no grace about the mistake. Tried to gaslight us that we didn’t order 3 drinks and then charged us for the mishap. If that wasn’t bad enough the drinks were terrible. My chai latte was all milk and the iced coffee had bean bits in it.
The bakery is tasty. The store is nice and clean. However I ordered the latte and iced latte. The latter is too hot and I think it ruined the flavor. The iced latte is bitter. The staff is nice
Super cute cafe and one of the few coffee shops in silver spring that actually stays open relatively late :'). Pretty solid offering of pastries, sandwiches and coffee