Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Gaithersburg

"Modern French brasserie Le Diplomate is well-known among DC brunch goers for its charming sidewalk seating, which is now lined with stylish enclosed booths. Try one of the delicious egg dishes off the “Les Oeufs” menu, like a lobster omelette or the eggs basquaise, or go for classic French fare like steak frites and trout amandine. Don’t forget to add some mimosas or a refreshing Le Dip Spritz.How to book: Make indoor and outdoor dining reservations via OpenTable and order takeout and delivery via Caviar"

"The smokey mirrored walls, gorgeous tile floor, dark wood features, and a loud, bustling atmosphere greet you upon arrival to Le Diplomate. Creating a true Parisian Bistro in the heart of DC is not an easy task, but Le Diplomate has succeeded. Each dish is an extravagant homage to the very best of French cuisine, while the ambiance is suitably energetic and buzzy."

"A fabulous dining experience and definitely the best meal of my weekend. I came here on a solo trip to celebrate my birthday (a little after my birthday, I…”more"

"Every morning, these unique and gourmet doughnuts are hanD.C.rafted right in District Doughnut’s very own kitchen. These donuts are one-of-a-kind, with a weekly menu of around 10 flavors. They also have a rotating variety of seasonal flavors, with everything from cookies and cream doughnuts to chocolate cake doughnuts with a decadent vanilla bean glaze."

"Okay, so we covered the healthy stuff, but what about the decadent desserts?. District Doughnut has you covered with plenty of menu items to satisfy your sweet tooth. The store’s cheery and colorful exterior perfectly matches their donuts."

"I have pre ordered mine before to make sure I get the certain flavors. With a rotating seasonal menu I always recommend trying those items. But a classic browned butter or vanilla glaze are always some of my favorites as well."

"Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats serves sandwiches, soups, salads, and light fare, but the main event here is dessert!. The people behind Sticky Fingers have "veganized" traditional favorites including cookies, brownies, cinnamon buns, muffins, and cupcakes. Their extensive cake selection includes Coconut Delight, Chocolate Love, Bunny Huggers Carrot, Raspberry Chocolate, Strawberry Shortcake, and Peanut Butter Fudge."

"A photo posted by stickyfingersdc (@stickyfingersdc) on Aug 17, 2016 at 12:34pm PDT. This is the go-to place for vegan desserts that your friends wouldn't even know are vegan!. This bakery won Cupcake Wars so they have Food Network's seal of approval, and with fun flavors like tiramisu, raspberry, and Boston creme, it can't be beat."

"A cool little "mom and pop" pop shop that just so happens to also have coffee. With tons of seating options, this is the perfect spot for a date or some light reading. Just don't let your pop drip on the pages."

"Their story, in brief: The founders of Slipstream started off on completely different career paths in finance and nursing before deciding to focus on their shared love of coffee, cocktails and food. Their goal in starting Slipstream was to help the customer cut through the noise of the quickly increasing number of options and jargon out there and just provide the best. What makes ’em unique: We’ve seen the all-day cafe serving breakfast time and time again, but Slipstream leans towards the other end of the spectrum by also specializing in cocktails, realizing that they are both “complex beverages where the nuances of flavor matter and greatly impact the quality of our experience.”The brew you’ve gotta try: The Cream, with house-made almond cashew milk, Finca Chelin, and pure clover honey.Try it at: Their two locations on 14th Street and Navy Yard."

"Slipstream is a cute coffee shop that offers great coffee and breakfast options in a convenient, central location. We realize cute is sometimes a euphemism for cramped, and that is partially the case with Slipstream. There isn’t much seating despite having both indoor and outdoor areas."

"The options are endless, from cookies to cakes to pies—founding chef Christina Tosi was even featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table for her culinary creations at this award-winning bakery. She is known for putting a playful and cheeky spin on your favorite home-style desserts, where some of the more legendary creations include the iconic Cereal Milk™ soft serve (made with milk, brown sugar, and a little bit of cornflakes which—yes—tastes just like childhood, a.k.a. the milk at the bottom of a bowl of cereal), naked layer cakes (you can actually see all of the moist and spongy layers through the transparent container), cake truffles, assorted cookies, and more!. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, order a chocolate caramel pretzel cake or their famous birthday cake for the road."

"Take the average cookie, put it on steroids and maybe you’ll end up with something almost-sort of like Milk Bar’s compost cookie. By this point, founder Christina Tosi’s inventiveness is well-known; the bakery values ingenuity. The famous compost cookie is packed with pretzels, potato chips, coffee grounds, oats, graham cracker crust, butterscotch chips and chocolate chips."

"Momofuku's DC outpost is always poppin, and these swirled up treats are perfect for the Insta and for maximum enjoyment. Check out their birthday cake truffles for some more yums."

"Located in Washington, D.C., Mynd at Chevy Chase offers a wide range of beauty and wellness services for every guest. Comprised of industry experts, our team specializes in seven self-care areas — massage therapy, body treatments, skincare, nail care, haircut and color, makeup, and waxing — and c..."

"Offering guests the unique chance of experiencing floating therapy, the spa aims at providing guests with a chance to experience the benefits of this new therapy. The spa consists of 4 soundproof and private float rooms, each equipped with its own shower. Once inside, guests can float for up to 90 minutes at a time, helping them unwind in the most unique way possible."

"SOULEX float spa, DC's first flotation and isolation chamber center, offers natural, holistic healing for the mind, body, and soul."

"For great value seafood served with a Mediterranean flair, you’ll find few better places than Mele. The unpretentious menu is simple, authentic, and full of fresh, local ingredients. The service is just as good as the food, while the warm, inviting atmosphere makes it the perfect place to unwind with friends."

"Patches of painted and exposed brick contrast with the raw, natural polished wood of the bar and white linen tables."