Ordered a hot matcha latte. Taste wasn’t too bad but the texture was powdery and gritty. Got an avocado egg and cheese croissant… Looked cooked from the outside but on the inside there was some gooey raw egg whites. Service was REALLY slow. Took nearly 40minutes for my friend and I to get our food and it wasn’t even busy!
Sarah Kin
Cute, cozy spot in the Kentlands. I got the Iced Sakura matcha latte, bbq pork bao and kale and mushroom bao- everything was delicious! Unique menu items, laid back vibe. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mitishi
Something about this small cafe feels right. It's comfy and cozy. The service is straightforward and welcoming without being solicitous or phoney. The caramel machiato was good. Balanced. My veggie dumplings were fresh tasting and yummy. I will probably be back soon to read and of course, drink coffee. I love all the books and laid back vibes. Good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Boggio
Genuinely confused by this place. The worker (assuming the owner) had spread herself over a large table with a large glass of tea and her laptop. My girlfriend and I had the option of a small table and were given small paper cups of water, one of which had some little bits floating in it. Our food was not bad, though I do wonder why, with a counter top piled high with steamers, that my dumplings (gummy texture), were microwaved and sticking to the paper plate I was given. She cooked waffles one at a time and would place the completed waffled on top of the waffle maker while making the next one. If you look around the small dining area, you get a good feeling of claustrophobia because it looks like a messy arts and crafts station which adds to the already cramped feeling. I do believe that they forget the "book" portion of their name because there was one small shelf shoved next to the bathroom door and no other books. Don't really plan on coming back which is a shame because I had so hoped this place would be good.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Thu Le
Went here to check it out based on great reviews. Ordered a cappuccino and it was not good. It was made very quickly so I knew right away it was not done correctly. The temp was not hot, mostly all milk, no foam and very light on espresso. The atmosphere was strange, it seemed like it was a storage area and the frozen dim sum looked unappealing. The worse part is the scent.. it had a funky smell like it was unkept. I was here years ago when they had a different owner and the food was amazing. The freshly made waffles with fresh strawberries and the Kim chi fried rice was to die for. I won’t be back unless there’s a change.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Shevani T.
Cute cafe in Kentlands--the lattes with the in-house syrups are incredible! I would love to come back and try the food. The prices were just a bit high--my latte came out to $6.50, which I wouldn't want to pay regularly.
Rodrigo Polo
Love the atmosphere and how cozy it feels. Quiet enough to read/study. There are lots of interesting books as well. I had an Americano and raspberry chocolate waffles, killer combo if you ask
Absolutely love the banana latte from this cozy coffee shop!The Oreo Cookies & Cream waffle is also delicious.One day I will try some of their frozen yogurt.
John Lin
Such a nice little hidden Gem in the Gaithersburg area. We came here on a bright Sunny Sunday afternoon and it was very pleasant! The whole cafe is very warm and inviting with all the natural sunlight coming in.Although we didn’t get any food, there were typical breakfast options along with dim sum. They even have some frozen dim sum to go! I was very surprised to see this at a cafe!We got the iced matcha latte and ube latte. The matcha one was definitely better with the creamy classic matcha taste, but the ube did have a deep earthy flavor mixed with the ube potato notes. Might’ve also been because I got the ube latte with coffee mixed in. The cups that these came in were adorable! I wouldn’t hesitate coming here for a casual date spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susie Song
Drinks were delicious and service was great. They have a cute and cozy cafe atmosphere. Great place to sit and chat with friends over coffee.
Such a cute little venture in the neighborhood. I love the coffee, yogurt and vibes. Must try the yogurt and buns!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K. Rashaad Kennedy
I was in Gaithersburg for an appointment in search of dirty chai but not from a large chain establishment when I happened upon FD Book Cafe! Best Chai Latte I've had in years!
Kanon Kennedy
I was in Gaithersburg for an appointment in search of dirty chai but not from a large chain establishment when I happened upon FD Book Cafe! Best Chai Latte I've had in years!
N L
This is such a cute and cozy cafe! The banana latte is absolutely delicious and I highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Latte
Nathan Le
The atmosphere and food was amazing. It's a great small café that isn't crowded and perfect for meet ups. The only critique is there was one employee which meant wait time was quite lengthy. Besides that, the books, the aesthetic, the plethora of food and drink options do far than make up for it.
Ordered a hot matcha latte. Taste wasn’t too bad but the texture was powdery and gritty. Got an avocado egg and cheese croissant… Looked cooked from the outside but on the inside there was some gooey raw egg whites. Service was REALLY slow. Took nearly 40minutes for my friend and I to get our food and it wasn’t even busy!
Cute, cozy spot in the Kentlands. I got the Iced Sakura matcha latte, bbq pork bao and kale and mushroom bao- everything was delicious! Unique menu items, laid back vibe. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Something about this small cafe feels right. It's comfy and cozy. The service is straightforward and welcoming without being solicitous or phoney. The caramel machiato was good. Balanced. My veggie dumplings were fresh tasting and yummy. I will probably be back soon to read and of course, drink coffee. I love all the books and laid back vibes. Good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Genuinely confused by this place. The worker (assuming the owner) had spread herself over a large table with a large glass of tea and her laptop. My girlfriend and I had the option of a small table and were given small paper cups of water, one of which had some little bits floating in it. Our food was not bad, though I do wonder why, with a counter top piled high with steamers, that my dumplings (gummy texture), were microwaved and sticking to the paper plate I was given. She cooked waffles one at a time and would place the completed waffled on top of the waffle maker while making the next one. If you look around the small dining area, you get a good feeling of claustrophobia because it looks like a messy arts and crafts station which adds to the already cramped feeling. I do believe that they forget the "book" portion of their name because there was one small shelf shoved next to the bathroom door and no other books. Don't really plan on coming back which is a shame because I had so hoped this place would be good.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Went here to check it out based on great reviews. Ordered a cappuccino and it was not good. It was made very quickly so I knew right away it was not done correctly. The temp was not hot, mostly all milk, no foam and very light on espresso. The atmosphere was strange, it seemed like it was a storage area and the frozen dim sum looked unappealing. The worse part is the scent.. it had a funky smell like it was unkept. I was here years ago when they had a different owner and the food was amazing. The freshly made waffles with fresh strawberries and the Kim chi fried rice was to die for. I won’t be back unless there’s a change.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cute cafe in Kentlands--the lattes with the in-house syrups are incredible! I would love to come back and try the food. The prices were just a bit high--my latte came out to $6.50, which I wouldn't want to pay regularly.
Love the atmosphere and how cozy it feels. Quiet enough to read/study. There are lots of interesting books as well. I had an Americano and raspberry chocolate waffles, killer combo if you ask
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Raspberry Waffle, Frozen Yogurt
Absolutely love the banana latte from this cozy coffee shop!The Oreo Cookies & Cream waffle is also delicious.One day I will try some of their frozen yogurt.
Such a nice little hidden Gem in the Gaithersburg area. We came here on a bright Sunny Sunday afternoon and it was very pleasant! The whole cafe is very warm and inviting with all the natural sunlight coming in.Although we didn’t get any food, there were typical breakfast options along with dim sum. They even have some frozen dim sum to go! I was very surprised to see this at a cafe!We got the iced matcha latte and ube latte. The matcha one was definitely better with the creamy classic matcha taste, but the ube did have a deep earthy flavor mixed with the ube potato notes. Might’ve also been because I got the ube latte with coffee mixed in. The cups that these came in were adorable! I wouldn’t hesitate coming here for a casual date spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drinks were delicious and service was great. They have a cute and cozy cafe atmosphere. Great place to sit and chat with friends over coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Such a cute little venture in the neighborhood. I love the coffee, yogurt and vibes. Must try the yogurt and buns!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was in Gaithersburg for an appointment in search of dirty chai but not from a large chain establishment when I happened upon FD Book Cafe! Best Chai Latte I've had in years!
I was in Gaithersburg for an appointment in search of dirty chai but not from a large chain establishment when I happened upon FD Book Cafe! Best Chai Latte I've had in years!
This is such a cute and cozy cafe! The banana latte is absolutely delicious and I highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Latte
The atmosphere and food was amazing. It's a great small café that isn't crowded and perfect for meet ups. The only critique is there was one employee which meant wait time was quite lengthy. Besides that, the books, the aesthetic, the plethora of food and drink options do far than make up for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Strawberry Banana Nutella Waffle