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Bluestone Lane West End Café
1100 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States
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Bluestone Lane West End Café
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Ri
Review №1

Well made food and drink, very friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere.I ordered their breakfast burrito with a cold brew coffee. The burrito was definitely made with fresh ingredients and was both delicious and filling, while the cold brew coffee was smooth and refreshing.I have two criticisms, and while somewhat minor, did spoil the experience some.First, the water. They leave you a very nice glass bottle of water on the table to dispense at your leisure, but they leave it on every unoccupied table until its filled. By the time a guest is sat down, its room temperature. I personally would rather have a cold drink over the cool bottle.Second, the chairs. Theres a row of gold metal chairs next to the main windows. While they look nice, theyre fairly uncomfortable after an extended time. It looks like at some point there may have been a cushion on them, but they were missing on my visit.Overall: its a nice place. Definitely swing by if you find the opportunity.

A
Review №2

Ordered a medium cappuccino and it was very good. The only complaint I have is that the coffee in the iced magic latte and regular latte was pretty burnt. Seems like they overpack the coffee and leave it brewing for a little too long because it ends up tasting very bitter/burnt.

He
Review №3

Great Australian brunch spot!! Delicious food and drinks!

Na
Review №4

We had breakfast here, we like it, its very fresh and delicious, staff is very polite.. definitely will come again when I visit DC

Ha
Review №5

Decent coffee shop/cafe with a clean trendy look. Drinks were tasteful & presented beautifully. Reasonably priced, relatively quick.

Ti
Review №6

It was a pleasant breakfast experience. The food and drinks presentation was awesome.

Ri
Review №7

Usually every Sunday my husband and I are going to have breakfast in this place. Food and drinks are special and all healthy. But besides all of this I want to share my experience with this place. About one month ago I lost my purse and I didn’t have any hope that I can find it. Finally after one week I received call from my insurance and they told me some one find my purse in bluestone caffe. It was really nice of them to tried fined me because my insurance card was in my Pt. I really appreciate if manager and staff because they really care about their customers. Thank you 🙏

Th
Review №8

Great coffee and food! The impossible burger was well made—although it had jelly in it which made the whole thing sweeter than it needed to be. Apart from that though, the coffee and service were great!

Ad
Review №9

Really great breakfast. Id missed the Aussie cafes where you get good coffee and a full meal.Lots of gluten free options, along with eggs of any kind, avacados and yummy breads. I recommend the haloumi with anything.We ordered the green eggs, the chilli eggs and banana bread.Outdoor dining is good during covid times and indoors is well spaced

Ry
Review №10

Really tasty breakfast! Burritos are top notch and the pancakes are delicious (and beautiful).

So
Review №11

Went there for brunch. Nice environment

Jo
Review №12

Amazing food! What you see in the pictures is what you get. This is the definition of expectation and true reality.

Je
Review №13

Great coffee, tasty pastries, nice outdoor patio area and quick/friendly service

So
Review №14

We spent about $25-30 per person with drinks. $10 mimosas, $4.50 freshly squeezed juice. Pretty good and everybody liked their food

BR
Review №15

Great brunch spot in Dupont, highly recommended this soft scrambled toast. Their natural juices are definitely worth trying.

To
Review №16

Helpful and focused staff.A place to go and get drinks to stay, (have to go options as well)Compostable eating utensils...paper straws...Chais are light in taste, not sweet mochas, espresso has a bit of stateless to it....Not good at all. Oh gosh noSorry not sorry, its true....sadnessI am happy to say Bliestone is good enough to always try and make things right, unlike most places.I thank you Bluestone.

AJ
Review №17

Good coffee, awesome breakfast. Split the avocado toast and a breakfast burrito, both delicious. Nice outdoor seating area as well.

Fr
Review №18

Amazing brunch spot. All the brunch classics. Very nicely done setup next to the West End Library. Food was really good. Lots of options and great coffee. Outdoor seating too

Ch
Review №19

We enjoyed breakfast here while seated outside. I loved their ordering system, you scan a QR code to order online and pay on your phone entirely before the meal even comes. We had no issues with our meal it was delicious. My only issue was that I felt like the service was a little bit lacking because no one was actually dedicated to your table rather it was just kind of whoever was available to help at the moment. Don’t let that discourage you, try it for yourself

Ir
Review №20

Delicious avocado toast, stylish place, good service.The best thing is that you can scan the code and order online, and pay online. Super cool.Suggestion for owners: please use another bread for avocado toast as regular toast bread gets wet quickly, and it’s sweet, which doesn’t taste well in this combination.Another thing : to add smoked salmon to avo toast coasts 6$, I think it’s to much.

J
Review №21

Fell in love with this place. Delicious breakfasts and nice atmosphere with good design

Pa
Review №22

Food really good and healthy. Nice cafeteria.Service super slow, maybe because we are in Covid times.

Mi
Review №23

Great coffee and service. Definitely get the breakfast burrito 🙌

Al
Review №24

The food here is delicious and the coffee is solid. The outside patio is really pleasant.Now for the bad part: the entire concept of ordering online is a mess. It’s like ordering to your table through a terribleimplementation of DoorDash.The website is terrible. You are scrolling through, and all of a sudden the page either refreshes or takes you to another tab.There aren’t enough options to customize your order.The service is poor as well. You don’t have your own waiter. The food comes out in random order. Coffee came out much later than the food.Please do away with this stupid idea and keep the awesome food.

Ch
Review №25

Atmosphere and Ambiance are neat and comfortable at Bluestone. The outside seating are is nice snd quite. The restaurant appears super clean. Servers are pleasant and knowledgeable. And most importantly the food is nicely presented, taste was great to a good price point. I can highly recommend the avocado toast!

Ri
Review №26

Great place for a healthy breakfast or brunch in West End!

Hi
Review №27

I love the interior. I had a good service and the food was delicious

Br
Review №28

The food in the photo is entirety gluten free. Need I say any more. Banana bread with ricotta.

Em
Review №29

The food was very good! My only complaint was that shortly after receiving our food, a bee landed directly in my friend’s pancakes and wouldn’t leave (not the restaurant’s fault I know). But when we asked to move inside to avoid the bees, I asked the waiter if he could make my friend new pancakes. And he said (as the bee was still in her food) that it would take the cooks a long time to remake her food... We finished our meal inside but I was disappointed in the service.

Ir
Review №30

Good food, service. Stylish interior design. Paperless orders and receipts 🧾 Highly recommend!However, there’s a solid flaw - not very clean bathroom …

Na
Review №31

Delish iced coffee + chai - tried one of the burritos - it was good. A bit pricey. Staff was quick, efficient ordering system, and it was a nice ambiance.

La
Review №32

I had lunch delivered to work, I was surprised by the quality of the food. Including the packaging, and the free drink. Kudos to the staff!!!

Cl
Review №33

Loved it! Healthy mouthwatering, color & flavorful food with great presentation and service!

Jo
Review №34

Nice establishment and atmosphere. So far only had coffee here, top notch!

J
Review №35

Amazing and best coffee ever!!! Sooo smooth and refreshing. A must have and cannot wait to return to buy a bag to home to Miami. The food is amazing as well. Great portions of foods. The staff, the food, COFFEE, and environment are wonderful!!!

Sa
Review №36

Super friendly staffs. Foods taste good.

Ko
Review №37

Very nice cafe. I ordered cold milo and it was very yummy ( floating ice cream ) and my friend had coffe! She said it was very good coffee!

Pa
Review №38

Great brunch menu, drinks were great. Friendly staff and reasonable price. It’s a great place to work if you do not need to plug in your computer!

St
Review №39

Its expensive. $6 for a large iced Chai latte, $15 for an avocado cauliflower rice salad with no protein. That said, its clean, comfortable and quiet and has a really pleasant and professional vibe. The staff is friendly too.

Ga
Review №40

I was very impressed by the food and the customer service, even with the small details. They also have bomb potato wedges that were eaten in minutes! The beet root latte had a good flavor but was very grainy, almost like it needed a bit more mixing.

R
Review №41

Great place inside the library. The vibe is very light with music and great servers. The decor is very mod which I love. Menu had a lot of great options, avocado toast was good.

Ji
Review №42

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Ja
Review №43

Excellent service and food... highly recommend!

Al
Review №44

Good food. Great setting. Friendly staff

Is
Review №45

Serving Australian style breakfast, including Aussie coffees and avo smash. Food was pretty good, smaller sized portions (similar to that of what you would get in Australia).Small seating area outside available which is pretty good on a warm day.Service was good but a little understaffed.

Ro
Review №46

One of the best cups of coffee I’ve ever had as well as a super welcoming staff!

Ma
Review №47

Avocado toast here is delicious! Great breakfast option for the couple of days I stayed nearby. I preferred the whole portion that was served with a nice thouch of olive oil (vs. the half portion on the board). You can also get this to-go and they are pretty quick to whip it together if you are in a rush.

di
Review №48

Came here on a Thursday morning to get some work done and loved all the outdoor seating available, though the intersection it sits on can be loud and the wifi doesnt reach far well. The drink and food menu is very extensive and friendly to most dietary restrictions, and the prices are definitely up there - $7 for a small matcha latte was not what I was expecting! But, good vibes.

Sh
Review №49

I ordered a Latte and Cranberry Apple muffin! It was delicious within reasonable price rage for the area! But very cute and brand new place! We really needed a place like this beside Starbucks for this neighborhood.

Gr
Review №50

Amazing coffee drinks in amazing setting. Airy modem, chill setting attached to library

Ca
Review №51

My friends and I enjoyed a light lunch here, just before I was heading off to Australia. Our server is from Brisbane so the place certainly sounded authentic. Not being a coffee drinker, I ordered lemongrass ginger tea. It came already brewed in its own teapot, and had a very light lemony taste. My avocato toast also featured cherry tomatoes and a sprinkling of feta cheese. The bread was a thick slice of a freshly baked loaf, and dressed with a slice of prosciutto made for tasty light meal. My friends reveled in their Aussie iced lattes; espresso poured over freshly made vanilla ice cream. One had the Brekkie Board with a small avacato toast and a small cup of granola with Greek yogurt, and the other enjoyed his smoked salmon brioche.

Pe
Review №52

Great venue, coffee, and food.Docking 1 🌟 for the personal information required to log onto WiFi. If they REALLY want your data to improve their profits (mine or sell it) then be upfront youre about to ask for it and why. Springing it on you just looks rude and scammy in this day and age.

Em
Review №53

Beautiful, spacious coffee shop with excellent coffee and good brunch food. It felt a little like they were still working out the kinks since it opened recently.We arrived around 10am and only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. Coffee took a while, but I saw a couple baristas being trained so that could be why. When it did arrive, it was great. I had a delicious mocha.I had an excellent prosciutto and egg sandwich on ciabatta with avocado. My partner ordered the salmon brioche. When our waitress brought the food, she let us know that the salmon brioche actually isn’t available until 11, but the made an exception. However, we discovered it was missing capers, which made for a disappointing sandwich. I appreciate that they were trying to accommodate us, but wish they had just told us to order something else.Will definitely be back soon! Hopefully the minor issues are improved.

Ay
Review №54

Amazing coffee (flat white in the picture) and they have the best almond croissant. The place is so beautiful inside and very spacious outside.

Ma
Review №55

This place is legit! If you are an Australian and missing good coffee this is the place to come. Food was amazing and great staff.

Sy
Review №56

Whoever the barista was working around 9:30am this Saturday morning definitely had an attitude when I came to pick up my order. Otherwise, food and drinks were good.

Da
Review №57

I feel like the food fits a specific niche, but it was good. Coffee is very well done, and I will come back just for this. Friendly staff!

Al
Review №58

Chic and modern ambiance with expansive windows for good lighting. A variety of seating options available, but usually there is a wait. There are definitely some Aussie vibes here (Vegemite!). The menu options are a bit pricey for what you get (avocado toast?) so its a treat yourself kind of place, or bring a friend from out of town who likes Instagrammable places. I came here for brunch and ordered the Brekkie Board - big fan of the yogurt and granola. The toast was also delicious. A great combination. Coffee here is fantastic as well. The restaurant is inside the new West End Library.

Ge
Review №59

A beautiful coffee place that serves Australian inspired food and coffee. Friendly wait staff and the coffee was pretty good.

Ad
Review №60

This place has great espresso. I had a long black and it was fantastic. There was a lot of natural chocolate flavor there and it did not taste burnt or bitter. Great work! Also, the avocado toast. I have never seen so much avocado on toast in my life. Piled high!Not much indoor seating so be prepared to either sit outside or take away.I will definitely be back!

Ka
Review №61

Great coffee and delicious smashed avocado on toast. Cafe has a really nice light and airy feel to it and the service is fast.

M
Review №62

I wouldnt go there again! I ordered the Green Baked Eggs and they were way overcooked, which was a huge disappointment. Our server was also super unfriendly to us, while being more attentive to other customers for some reason.Also, while our pitcher was half full, a server took it away and didnt bring back more water for us until I asked for it which seemed rude, it even seemed like they wanted us to leave.

Ch
Review №63

A little on the pricey side but its worth it. The portions are good and the coffee is great. Its a wonderful way to start the day. You can also just come in for coffee.

Da
Review №64

Love it. Went to NYC bluestone lane and was surprised to see one in Washington. Highly recommended.

Am
Review №65

Great service, super kind staff. I recommend pre-ordering on their site before going for pickup/takeout. Their matcha lattes are so good! Lots of great alt milk options. The Tumeric Golden Latte was really good too.For weekend brunch this place gets packed starting at 10 am. definitely make a reservation if dining in.

Ka
Review №66

The drinks were delicious and visually beautiful! The staff was so friendly to our little family and the facility was very clean. We loved the food and I was a little sad we were unable to return during our trip because we found it on our last day :(

Ma
Review №67

My friends and I really loved this place!The food, the coffee and the staff were great!If you’re around, go and spend some time there you won’t regret it

Co
Review №68

Great Coffees and Tasty breakfast! Though I was disappointed that they were out of half of their menu before 9am.

Ar
Review №69

Great coffee shop with awesome service in a very nice setting. Outdoor seating felt very COVD-safe. Would highly recommend this location of this 5 star coffee shop franchise.

Sk
Review №70

Wedges were great and their spiked cold brew was the best. I had the latte, I just wished I had been offered sugar. They don’t have flavors other than mocha, but the woman went back into the kitchen before I could finish asking for sweetener. Still was good coffee!

Au
Review №71

Super cool cafe; some of the seating is a little awkward but that shouldn’t deter you from trying this place. For the COVID everything is done on your phone, even payment. Food was great and had options for everyone’s dietary(vegan)needs from my quick glances at the menu.

Ja
Review №72

Such a lovely experience! The sun, the outdoors inside kind of decor, the most delicious soup of the day; mushroom lentil, and hands in the air their outstanding hot chocolate. Pure heaven to be near books this way!

An
Review №73

Lovely location with abundant natural light pouring in given the double storey height. Nicely decorated space with comfortable modern furnishings, though a little tight in some spots. Food and coffee is solid and comes out fast. Service is friendly, though I would have wished that the staff be more pro active to check in and take my order as well as get the bill.

Je
Review №74

A little pricey, but the breakfast burrito I had was pretty phenomenal as well as the seasonal peppermint mocha. Orders were placed via a url obtained through we code in the table. The website was streamlined and easy to use. It also gave you a lot of options for add-ons to the food (got smoked salmon on my burrito 🤤) to how hot you want your drink. The staff were also warm and accommodating. I also liked the clean, modern aesthetic, the floor to ceiling windows, and the little heated cabanas for outdoor seating. May not become a regular, but I would definitely go back.

Ti
Review №75

Legit Aussie-style coffee and delicious brunch food!

Ba
Review №76

The coffee is the best Ive had in the Dc/Va area. The food is good, great friendly service nice atmosphere to sit and have a nice breakfast or brunch.

Hy
Review №77

Aussi Invasion in America!I visited Bluestone Land in NYC before, and I always missed. I was looking forward to meeting again in other places.Nice food and Australia style coffee🇦🇺 with friendly staff! Don’t miss this place if you are around here.

le
Review №78

The food was great, but I took 1 star out because I was disappointed in many ways. Their dish washer seemed malfunctioning, and their sevice was too slow.

Ma
Review №79

A favorite breakfast or brunch spot and we end up here nearly every time we visit DC.

Tu
Review №80

I like the place and their Menu, i’ve tried the summer chicken and it’s good.

Sa
Review №81

Very good place for breakfast

Al
Review №82

Great coffee from a La Marzocco, great staff. The location is lacking a coffee bar for those who prefer ordering a coffee and not eating, restaurant has table service. The menus are printed on paper, ours were quite dirty. May be time to change them... and glassware rested on them. It looked poorly cleaned while the restaurant itself looks very nice and appetizing.It opens early (7:30 on the weekend) and quiet before 10:00.Convenient location in West End library.

ju
Review №83

I’m not a brunch kind of person. It generally seems to be an annoying scene. But did brunch here and the coffee is delicious. Also the food is vibrant and delicious. I got the rainbow bowl with egg avocado a veggie mash and some delicious ginger-yogurt dressing. My friends had the avocado mash and veggie style eggs. All delicious. The servers where a bit over worked but handled it well and the food came out fast. It’s also neat that it’s connected to the library. Definitely will go again.

Co
Review №84

Great food and friendly serves. I got the wellness flight and the green egg bake.

He
Review №85

Good options in their menu, portion of the dishes good, excellent taste, little expensive but the place is very comfortable

Em
Review №86

Matcha latte was wonderful as was the banana bread! Perfect sweet, moist, nutty, and all around delicious. A must do in the city and great place for a fun brunch or date

Al
Review №87

Great first time experience! Food was really delicious, I personally liked the beetroot latte.

Je
Review №88

Staffs are friendly. Their Bloody Mary is strong! ;) Loved their hot chocolate; very rich. 😋

Ia
Review №89

What a disappointing visit to Bluestone. I would expect that an Aussie-attempting cafe would know what a flat white is! I ordered online, as you have to even in person, and received a large cup - first sign something was wrong. A flat white is 6 oz. though 8 might be acceptable in the “everything too big” US. Mine was a 12-oz milkshake with a bit of espresso! All wrong and I expect more here. The tag said “flat white large” - that’s an oxymoron! A flat white IS small - that’s the whole point! If you want “large” it’s called a latte! And there is no option on the web ordering platform for small/large. Furthermore there are no bakery items available now either - so it was an exceptionally long wait for an undrinkable warm cup of milk and nothing to go with it.

Pa
Review №90

Awesome Australian-style cafe. Does a flat white correctly and great avocado toast. Excellent staff. Worth the trip to DC.

Ph
Review №91

Good but ridiculously overpriced for what it is.

Gl
Review №92

The absolute best brunch spot! Vegan and regular options, and everything is so so fresh! 9/10 times delivery is fresh too

Ti
Review №93

My potato wedges were undercooked to the point that I didnt eat them. The wrap I got was pretty flavorless. Its not the worst meal Ive ever had in my life, but I dont see any reason to go back.

Ma
Review №94

This place is very authentic. It is very quiet, even though there were many people. Food is very nice, especially for those who miss European bread. All ingredients are fresh and the dishes are fool of flavor. The service was good, we didn’t spend a lot much time for waiting for anything. I put 4 stars from 5 because I don’t like my latte; it has burn flavor in my opinion.

Ca
Review №95

Decent food but very overpriced for basic items.

Wi
Review №96

Got the latte flight and the brekkie board. Brekkie board included yogurt with granola, fruits, and a spread, and a giant avocado toast. Perfect for millennials.

ra
Review №97

Their coffee drinks are good and so is their healthy breakfast options.

Li
Review №98

This place has amazing espresso drinks as well as decent brunch options. The brunch was a tad overpriced for what you get, but still high quality. It’s not a great place to get work done, but there’s a library next door that‘s usually open.

M.
Review №99

Good coffeeVarious, tasty lunch sandwiches.

Ni
Review №100

Great open space with lots of natural light. Coffee is pretty good and service also. The one thing away from five stars is the fact that the cake box had gnats in it

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  • Address:1100 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States
  • Site:https://bluestonelane.com/cafes/west-end-library-1100-23rd-st-nw-washington-dc/
  • Phone:+1 718-374-6858
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar
  • Cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–4PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–4PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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