Cafe Kindred

Such a great spot! We stopped in for breakfast on a snowy day a few weeks ago. I've heard they're normally packed but we lucked out going on a snow day. The lattes were excellent (and they pair it with a cookie! And palate cleanser.) I had avocado toast, by boyfriend had one of the egg dishes with ham and potatoes. Both were great. We will absolutely be back.

Not sure why this place is so highly rated. I'd look elsewhere. Went on a Saturday morning - the food was not good. Moreover, the staff seemed to intentionally avoid eye contact in the hopes of not getting requests. I would not recommend the biscuits and gravy. The bottom of the biscuits were black - and they tasted old and dry. The gravy also didn't seem fresh, a fact they tried to mask by adding more spice. The potatoes tasted reheated and overdone. Likewise, the Eggs Benedict was meh. The biscuit was charred and had the same overdone, old potatoes.

I have been to Café kindred many times. I like the vibe of the place and enjoy the decorations/interior. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. Orders are placed at the counter where they give you a number and they bring your food and drinks to the table for you, they also have takeout. I have tried the breakfast sandwiches in the past and they were solid. During this visit, I asked the employee at the counter what her favorite items were and chose one of those, being the chili tot poutine. I also ordered a cappuccino with vanilla. The espresso drinks are always solid here, they are served with a sidecar (sparkling water) and a shortbread cookie. The chili tot poutine was disappointing, the chili and tots were barely lukewarm, just a scattering of some shredded cheese that was barely noticeable, not much flavor, I wouldn't order it again. The shortbread cookies are absolutely delicious! I always purchase a bag of them every time I visit. This trip, I also purchased a snickerdoodle cookie and a mini lemon poppyseed loaf. I was excited to try both of these items as they are a couple of my favorite baked treats, however both were disappointing. The snickerdoodle lacked the signature cinnamon flavor, and I honestly had to check my receipt to verify that the mini loaf was lemon poppyseed because you can't taste the lemon at all.

The place is really adorable and cozy inside but the food is not great. Orders the chilli poutine and a cold brew. The cold brew was just some home brew coffee in a jug they poured out. It was fine. The chili poutine came out really quick and was a tiny size. It really lacked any flavor even with the addition of copious amounts of ketchup. Overall disappointed by the food but if I were in the area, would stop by for another coffee.

Great spot for a quick bite to eat on a weekend morning! We were able to easily grab a few spots at the bar with no wait on a Sunday morning. Everything was yummy and service was quick!!

Love the ambience here! Cafe in the front, bar in the back. They have a full brunch cocktail list, and weekends are laptop free! Baristas and staff were very nice, and my cold brew and breakfast sandwich came out pretty quick. The sandwich was pretty good but I can't say it stood out. The presentation though matched the aesthetic which I found to be pretty charming. If you're into hip local cafes then I'd say it's worth your time.

During one of my transitional phases (relocating, not *that* sort of transitioning), I had been coming here every once in a while when Cafe Kindred was still relatively new and owners Gary and Jen were still doing almost all of the work!I'm rarely in the area now, only to visit family. I've noticed how busy it's become when driving by, but haven't stopped in for years until today. Unfortunately Gary wasn't in; I miss my chats with him, but it still felt nostalgic and very much like I remember it. Their current staff is great, and manager Amber is awesome!Great neighborhood spot. And big "lol" to all the butt-hurt naysayers who think they're the main character. Welcome to NoVa.

Tucked along a retail space below some apartments, this place never disappoints. Delicious food always! We love the local cafe vibe!

It is a cozy neighborhood restaurant with an eclectic ambiance. The food served here is comforting and tastes good. The place opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m., making it an excellent place for breakfast and lunch. The coffee is good, and the service is nice. We have had breakfast here a few times and really enjoyed it. The menu also includes pastries, sandwiches, salads, burgers, wines, and other beverages.

Really nicely put together menu of high quality gourmet dishes and coffee. Cozy atmosphere and refreshing outdoor dining area.