Marx Cafe

Had a wonderful brunch on Saturday. Ordered off the breakfast menu and they had Chimay on draft and soccer on the TV. Instant favorite of mine. Service was outstanding.

Legitimately the worst food that I've ever had at a restaurant. I ordered the Greek Chicken Oregano and was served a hunk of tasteless chicken with a tiny sprinkling of herbs. My friend ordered a burger which was poorly cooked and seasoned. The service wasn't great either. When I give restaurant recommendations to people I tell them to actively avoid Marx Cafe.

I tried this place since it's close by. I didn't have high expectations for the food, but overall it was good. I would give it 4 stars because there were an insane amount of fruit flies everywhere and the place seemed dirty / unkept overall. We ordered tzatziki and pita bread for an appetizer, which was good. I ordered the fish and chips which were also good. Nothing really stands out about this place and I don't think I would go again.

I like Marx for a few reasons -- most importantly, it has a very friendly neighborhood vibe that isn't pretentious or trendy and makes you feel at home. It's kind of like a Mt Pleasant Cheers. The bartenders and owner are always happy to chat about whatever and are very friendly. It's also a great place to watch big televised events - from the Presidential debates to Obama's last speech - because they'll put up their projector, and people will cheer and comment. It's also a quite open place to all walks of life, and because it isn't in the hipster/uber expensive category, you can actually afford to go there. I also like the beer selection, from the Chimay and Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA on tap to many others in the bottle. The food is hit or miss. The salmon is tasty, the fries are very good and crispy, some of the tapas (like the mushroom crostini) are quite nice. I would steer away from the burger or trout. They also have some special music and dance nights - 80s, latin dancing, and others where they clear out the tables. I haven't been there for those, but maybe one day.

This place is a super cozy spot for drinks and live music! I came here last week with some friends and we really enjoyed it. It's located right on Mount Pleasant Street near popular spots like Elle and Beau Thai! The seating here is pretty cool because the dining tables are on an elevated platform across from the bar, which is a step down. I really liked how the bar was set up and the lighting made the whole place feel cozy and comfortable. There was a wide range of people which just shows how welcoming and loved this place is! We had dinner here, and I ordered the Grilled Chicken Chipotle sandwich and and a cup of the Afgolemono Soup. The sandwich was just alright, I couldn't really taste the chipotle mayo and it was a bit dry. On the other hand, the soup was SO flavorful and warmed me up after walking outside in the cold. The cup of it was so big too! There's so much more I want to try on this menu. We really enjoyed the talnted group of musicians who were playing that night! I had to leave before 11pm, but my friends stayed and said the music didn't stop until after midnight! This is a fun place for a Thursday night.The closest metro is Columbia Heights (yellow/green) and it's about a 9 minute walk from there to the cafe. I'll definitely be back for the atmosphere, music, and good food.

Great neighborhood spot for outdoors drinks and Greek food. Casual, low key, and has a decent amount of outdoor seating, some covered. There's also heat lamps when it's cold. Happy hour is a perfect time to pop in for cheap wines by the glass, delicious Greek apps, thin, hot fries, and good dog watching. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating area.

If I could give 0... I would . Disgusting! So dirty and terrible service . I love MT Pleasant and when in DC I like to stop in the area for a drink . Well glad I ditched this place and went over to Haydee's !!!

We had an excellent brunch. The food was delicious. Absolutely loved the avgolemeno soup! The service was good. They are very nice! It also looks like a fun place to hang at the bar and watch a soccer match.

i love marx cafe. the coffee is so good. the bartender is hot in a scary way. what will she do to me? seems like it'll either be nothing or something i'll never recover from. 9/10

The worst Mediterranean experience I've ever had in dc, omg idk where to begin. It was a delivery order, it didn't come with utensils when I clearly asked for them. Second, please just take a look at how the food are delivered in the box, every single dish I ordered was a disaster, they looked like they were cooked by someone who just learned cooking at home. Steak Crostini came with four pieces of small steaks with three pieces of baguettes and lettuce all over the place. Their bread for the hummus must've been from two different batches, because half of them are rock hard and half of them are soft. I believe the pictures are more self explanatory, just take a look at their Salmon Pesto for more than twenty bucks. Please be careful ahead of ordering from this place.