Origin Coffee Lab & Kitchen

Counter-service coffee shop where you order on tables at the frontHave a small array of pastries + a solid selection of food & drinks The space is cozy, but the seats are not super comfortableMy GF and I each got lattes, and we split both a BEC breakfast sandwich and a "croissant French toast". The drinks were great, and the food was very good as well, but the biscuit that the BEC was served on completely fell apart when we tried to pick it up to eat it

Probably the best cold brew I've ever had. Delicious breakfast! Loved the Mediterranean Scrambled eggs, hubby loved the Huevos Rancheros and of course, we got breakfast dessert, the croissant french toast. Loved everything! Service was quick and friendly. We opted to eat outside since it was packed but enjoyed it!

I came here this morning on a whim before I left the DC area. I was not disappointed.The cafe is tucked away but it is in such a nice little area with outdoor seating. The inside is not too loud -- a good place to get breakfast with friends or get some work done. It's not silent by any means so a virtual meeting would be pretty hard.I got the blueberry pancakes and the barista suggested the Spanish latte. Both were delicious. The latte was not too sweet, but still a little sweeter than I prefer (I drink plain lattes for reference tho). The barista also served me my food and he was so kind. I didn't get his name but he was super sweet (and cute ;)) Anyways, a good morning in at Origin!! **bonus -- bacon on the side was so good!!!

Delicious food that's presented well in a lovely atmosphere! First time I had the Crab Benedict I was delighted to find that the potatoes were perfectly crispy and piping hot. I also love the juicy pop of the cherry tomatoes. This is high quality food! The croissant French toast was very nicely layered and I love that they used freshly made blueberry compote and paired it with fresh berries as well. Service was friendly and quick though you do order on a kiosk. I'd love to try their coffee and pastries next time.

Yum! I'm rarely in this part of town and I've never hopped over to the storefronts behind Pentagon City Mall, but I was in the neighborhood with free time and was in search of good coffee. I was happy to end up here for a hot vanilla latte. There were lots of seating options and most tables were open when I went on a Wednesday afternoon. The milk was foamed expertly and the espresso was standard if not slightly mild. There was a bunch of baked goods behind the counter, but I wasn't sure how to order them since I couldn't find them in the ordering tablet. I was a tad confused since there was no one assisting with orders, that's the only reason for the 4-star review. Always happy to support a local coffee shop. Would return if I was in the neighborhood!

This place is good for the morning coffee and small breakfast in this "restaurant row" location. The other restaurants open at 11am so this place slows down their business (coffee, smoothies, breakfast, cakes, etc.) around that time.GPS was not helpful so we called the business for better details on how to find them. We are not from the area and it was a bit confusing. The lady who answered the phone was helpful and we found our way there.We ordered a frappe, americano, and the Mediterranean Omelette/Egg Scramble. Drinks were very well made. The breakfast was also very well made. The breakfast was a bit smaller in portion size than what we are used to for the price. Still, tasted great and came with a warm and small fresh biscuit loaf.The staff were very kind and professional. They helped us with the ordering process on the POS Machine. There is an option in the beginning of the order where you must choose dining in or take out. The staff helped us with that, patiently.Great outside scenery and nice seating options in the courtyard.

Origin has pretty good coffee, they have a convenient iPad to place orders and nice seating area for dining or working. The service was great and quick, you pick a table number when ordering and the staff brings it over to you. The food however was extremely greasy. Got the plain croissant heated, and the croissants French toast which were both totally drenched in butter/oil. I probably will stick to the coffee next time.

There weren't any other coffee shops around so we stopped by here since it's convenient to eat outside with the doggos. The coffee is the only reason for the 2 stars. That was good. The food was SOOOOO GREASY. The French toast was pure oil. The shakshuka had oil just floating on top. Definitely off putting. I also hate that they make you use an iPad to order but they only have ONE. the one outside is broken- I tried it, and after I put in everything I wanted, the transaction failed bc the card reader doesn't work. People take their sweet time bc they're perusing the menu ON the iPad instead of seeing the menu elsewhere first. Post a damn menu on the wall or have it readily available, not behind the counter. The guy in front of me took FOREVER. Either put up more iPads or take the damn order yourself. It's sooooo counterproductive- this isn't efficient. The place itself has a cozy atmosphere indoors. I can't recommend this for food. JUST get your coffee here.Everything is self service so why am I paying any tip? The tip culture everywhere is ridiculous but this is even more absurd where you put in your order at a kiosk and return your plates yourself. WTH.

Origin is just different. As one of the premier coffee shops in the DMV it truly is the "origin" of all coffee between here and Addis Ababa! But it's so much more than just a coffee shop, it's become known as a hangout spot to socialize and whatnot in the evening and as the place to get work done during the day. The Service here is phenomenal, the GM runs a tight ship and the result is excellence! I personally love the Capp, latte, drip and americano. The pastry chef is a magician and makes some of the best pastries the DMV has ever seen! So if you are in pentagon city you must come by and check out Origin!

Atmosphere: We went to Origin Coffee Lab on a sprinkling day for brunch. The inside was quite busy, but we luckily found a spot. The space overall was clean and warmly decorated. Service: The cafe was pretty crowded when we visited, so it took us a while to reach the iPad ordering kiosk and receive our food. Food: We ordered the Vanilla Pancakes, the Origin Benedict, and the Classic Benedict. The Vanilla Pancakes were warm and quite sweet, especially paired with the ice cream, berries, and maple syrup. The Origin Benedict came with slow braised pulled pork, blistered cherry tomato, garlic smashed potato, soft poached egg hollandaise sauce, and a buttermilk biscuit. The Classic Benedict was the same but with bacon instead. Both the Origin and Classic Benedicts were well-presented but bland. We also had a Spanish Latte to drink. We loved how it wasn't too sweet, and the condensed milk added a perfect amount of creaminess to the latte. Overall: We're glad to have given Origin Coffee Lab a shot, but we felt like our meal was a bit overpriced and the wait was not worth it. The parking situation was also a bit of a hassle (free for an hour but then paid afterwards), which may deter us from returning.