$1 coffee is the best thing I’ve ever seen! Yes, you can get an 8oz cup of coffee for only $1. That means you can get 40 ounces of coffee here for the same price as a 12oz cup from Starbucks! That alone deserves 5 stars. The food is also very well priced, and you can get breakfast for only $3 (or less). The spaces is also good for chilling or studying by yourself or in a group. If I lived close by, I would probably come here every day ??♀️
Fahad R
Fantastic cafe in the public library! Excellent drip coffee and wonderful staff
Alice
I had a nice time in Marianne’s it was a nice coffee, clean place to take it and the the staff was kind a willing to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly J
Great options for coffee with reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sabado L.
Stopped by here mid morning. Ordered an egg cheese sausage croissant and a small coffee. It was delicious and the staff was very friendly and it would've cost me double at the Star****s It's inside the MLKing library so it was nice and quiet as a bonus.
Kimberly Bleu
This is my first time ordering here. I asked the gentleman if they had potato wedges where he indicated yes so my order was placed. When I got the order, I was shocked at what they called potato wedges! These were thinly sliced pieces of potato NOT WEDGES at all!! While the potato circles were okay; however, these so called wedges were NOT worth the $5 paid which ought to have been $2 at most in small cup. Giant, Safeway and Walmart have REAL potato wedges where you can get your money's worth for much less than $5.Pics taken after food consumed but actual cup & wrapping potatoes were served in.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Makeda V
This is a welcome stop at this revamped public library that also hosts events and exhibits. The team at the cafe were super friendly and helpful, service was fast and there were many open spots on the shady patio to enjoy my meal secluded from street level and surrounded by plants. Happy to support the mission of DC Central Kitchen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SY Kim
Before I went to the library, I visited to have a bagel with coffee and cream cheese. The staff were friendly and very affordable. And it's a very reasonable price and a spacious and comfortable space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah H.
I'm sorry, but Marianne's is not it.By DC Central Kitchen, the organization provides on-the-job training and a hospitality apprenticeship to youth and adults that are facing obstacles to employment and housing - such a great mission!This eatery is located on the 1st floor of the MLK Jr. Memorial Library, and they offer a menu that offers various beverages, pastries, breakfast, snacks and sides, salads, and sandwiches, along with featured specials (when I went, they had Chicken Taco Salad and a Fresh Summer Salad).I had a pre-order of:+the Jerk Chicken Sandwich - a brioche bun filled with jerk chicken, with side cups of Caribbean slaw and jerk sauce; the bun seemed more of like a wheat bun, as it was definitely not fluffy, light, or buttery, but more on the dry side; the chicken 'strips' that the bun contained had no flavor nor sauce; the jerk sauce that was on the side didn't help, and it was of a thin consistency; the Caribbean slaw was red cabbage-focused, but hardly any flavors nor seasonings; it also didn't seem to be pickled long enough+chips and a canned sodaThe sandwich itself was just below average; the chicken itself was just super dried out, almost to the point of jerky consistency.The staff just chooses the flavor of the chips for you, but you can kindly request them to swap out for the one you actually wanted.Canned soda is not that cold, so ask for a cup of ice.Staff were fine, but they seemed extremely overwhelmed; there was a lack of communication, and orders were being mixed up, gone missing, offered to other patrons, etc.There's some tables and counter seating available, but during the lunch rush, it does become filled quickly.I'm glad I gave Marianne's a try, but definitely would not return.+dried-out sandwiches+unorganized staff+seating available+located on the 1st floor of the MLK Jr. Memorial Library+metered street and garage parking available
Renee Allard
I got the j*** chicken combo - sandwich + plantains and a soda or coffee. $10 total.Satisfying, sweet staff, and good food in a convenient location. (Their coffee was better than the $5 espresso roasted coffee I got at a coffee shop down the street.)Added bonus of supporting Marianne's internship program :)
As a remote employee, I enjoy working from different places in the city. While working from MLK Library, I decided to grab lunch. I was totally surprised by how good the food was, especially considering the reasonable prices. Plus it's hard to beat the ambiance of the region's largest public library. This place is a real hidden gem. Highly recommended, even if you're not planning to check out the library.
Kye Lippold
Amazing value for a solid lunch.
Chicka M.
Staff were sweet and so so friendly, prices are affordable and the food was delicious. The location (inside of Mlk library) is great, you can study and then have lunch or a snack break at the cafe.
Sean Montano Greene
Great snack/sandwich shop w coffee inside the MLK libraryVegetarian options: All breakfast sandwiches made without meat to order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doughnut
James
Beware, there is one lady here who will try to rip you off if you are not familiar with this place. Otherwise, the people here are pretty straightforward
$1 coffee is the best thing I’ve ever seen! Yes, you can get an 8oz cup of coffee for only $1. That means you can get 40 ounces of coffee here for the same price as a 12oz cup from Starbucks! That alone deserves 5 stars. The food is also very well priced, and you can get breakfast for only $3 (or less). The spaces is also good for chilling or studying by yourself or in a group. If I lived close by, I would probably come here every day ??♀️
Fantastic cafe in the public library! Excellent drip coffee and wonderful staff
I had a nice time in Marianne’s it was a nice coffee, clean place to take it and the the staff was kind a willing to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great options for coffee with reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by here mid morning. Ordered an egg cheese sausage croissant and a small coffee. It was delicious and the staff was very friendly and it would've cost me double at the Star****s It's inside the MLKing library so it was nice and quiet as a bonus.
This is my first time ordering here. I asked the gentleman if they had potato wedges where he indicated yes so my order was placed. When I got the order, I was shocked at what they called potato wedges! These were thinly sliced pieces of potato NOT WEDGES at all!! While the potato circles were okay; however, these so called wedges were NOT worth the $5 paid which ought to have been $2 at most in small cup. Giant, Safeway and Walmart have REAL potato wedges where you can get your money's worth for much less than $5.Pics taken after food consumed but actual cup & wrapping potatoes were served in.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
This is a welcome stop at this revamped public library that also hosts events and exhibits. The team at the cafe were super friendly and helpful, service was fast and there were many open spots on the shady patio to enjoy my meal secluded from street level and surrounded by plants. Happy to support the mission of DC Central Kitchen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Before I went to the library, I visited to have a bagel with coffee and cream cheese. The staff were friendly and very affordable. And it's a very reasonable price and a spacious and comfortable space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm sorry, but Marianne's is not it.By DC Central Kitchen, the organization provides on-the-job training and a hospitality apprenticeship to youth and adults that are facing obstacles to employment and housing - such a great mission!This eatery is located on the 1st floor of the MLK Jr. Memorial Library, and they offer a menu that offers various beverages, pastries, breakfast, snacks and sides, salads, and sandwiches, along with featured specials (when I went, they had Chicken Taco Salad and a Fresh Summer Salad).I had a pre-order of:+the Jerk Chicken Sandwich - a brioche bun filled with jerk chicken, with side cups of Caribbean slaw and jerk sauce; the bun seemed more of like a wheat bun, as it was definitely not fluffy, light, or buttery, but more on the dry side; the chicken 'strips' that the bun contained had no flavor nor sauce; the jerk sauce that was on the side didn't help, and it was of a thin consistency; the Caribbean slaw was red cabbage-focused, but hardly any flavors nor seasonings; it also didn't seem to be pickled long enough+chips and a canned sodaThe sandwich itself was just below average; the chicken itself was just super dried out, almost to the point of jerky consistency.The staff just chooses the flavor of the chips for you, but you can kindly request them to swap out for the one you actually wanted.Canned soda is not that cold, so ask for a cup of ice.Staff were fine, but they seemed extremely overwhelmed; there was a lack of communication, and orders were being mixed up, gone missing, offered to other patrons, etc.There's some tables and counter seating available, but during the lunch rush, it does become filled quickly.I'm glad I gave Marianne's a try, but definitely would not return.+dried-out sandwiches+unorganized staff+seating available+located on the 1st floor of the MLK Jr. Memorial Library+metered street and garage parking available
I got the j*** chicken combo - sandwich + plantains and a soda or coffee. $10 total.Satisfying, sweet staff, and good food in a convenient location. (Their coffee was better than the $5 espresso roasted coffee I got at a coffee shop down the street.)Added bonus of supporting Marianne's internship program :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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As a remote employee, I enjoy working from different places in the city. While working from MLK Library, I decided to grab lunch. I was totally surprised by how good the food was, especially considering the reasonable prices. Plus it's hard to beat the ambiance of the region's largest public library. This place is a real hidden gem. Highly recommended, even if you're not planning to check out the library.
Amazing value for a solid lunch.
Staff were sweet and so so friendly, prices are affordable and the food was delicious. The location (inside of Mlk library) is great, you can study and then have lunch or a snack break at the cafe.
Great snack/sandwich shop w coffee inside the MLK libraryVegetarian options: All breakfast sandwiches made without meat to order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doughnut
Beware, there is one lady here who will try to rip you off if you are not familiar with this place. Otherwise, the people here are pretty straightforward