Sweet Lemon Cafe

After mass at Saint Joseph's, my wife and I stopped in for lunch. I had the borscht soup combo with ham and cheese crêpe. My wife had a salad with tuna. The price was reasonable, and the borscht was the best I have ever had. Friendly staff, Quick and easy to sit and eat. Will definitely go back.

Dropped into Sweet Lemon Coffee for a taste test - Overall, not the cafe dream I was hoping for. #CoffeeTime #DessertFail #ExpectationVsReality #reviewaroundworldPros: * Tasty Latte: Enjoyed the latte, which met expectations for flavor. * Delicious Banana Bread: The banana bread was particularly good, standing out for its taste. * Diverse Dessert Options: A variety of desserts available, including berry cake, banana bread, and honey cake, offering something for different tastes. * Pleasant Outdoor Seating: The cafe boasts a nice outside sitting area, enhancing the overall experience with an enjoyable setting for coffee and treats.Cons: * Heavy Berry Cake: The berry cake was found to be overly heavy, lessening its enjoyment. * Disappointing Honey Cake: The honey cake failed to impress, falling short of expectations. * Unfriendly Service: Encountered unfriendly service, which negatively impacted the dining experience. * Misleading Photos: The cafe's ambiance and appearance did not live up to the more attractive photos seen online, leading to a letdown. * Overall Experience Below Expectations: Despite some positive aspects, the mix of certain dessert quality issues, service attitude, and misleading promotional photos resulted in an overall experience that wasn't as expected.https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR3E23Mn

One part is a coffee shop and the other is the actual restaurant. The coffee shop is adorbs and the restaurant isn't as cute but the food is very good. Very low cost for home made food!

Nice place owned by Belorussian family. Minutes walk from the Union Station or the US Capitol. The coffee is good, the pastry looks good as well.

Hidden gem! I got the Milky Way Iced Latte and a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant and they were both delightful. Pricing wasn't bad for the area. The owner is so, so sweet and attentive; you can tell she really cares. The interior is small, but cozy! Def check it out!

A few blocks away from Union Station is a 2022 cafe started by two women from Belarus. When I stopped in for a pastry and coffee, one of the owners was behind the counter. She seemed invested in the cafe and very friendly. The space itself is small with a few seats along the wall inside and a few tables on the outside patio. In terms of food and drink, I feel like I made rookie mistakes. Their pastries were scattered in different places on the counter so I ordered what I first saw- a chocolate cookie. It was small, dry, and hard. To drink, I ordered a large Snickers latte. It tasted more unique than a regular latte, but it wasn't amazing.I really want to like this place and will return to order the food Yelpers recommend. Until then...

I really liked their borsch, and the portion was generous! Also great honey cake (medovyk)

I go here at least weekly. Everything is good, and my retired chef mother loved it. Fresh ingredients, excellent food, and casual atmosphere.

Fantastic hidden gem. I stopped here since it was one of the few food places around the Supreme Court, but this is worth its own trip. It's sort of half cafe (think coffee, bagels, lox) and half Ukrainian restaurant (think borscht and dumplings). Service is really good too. Both sides of food are so yummy. The classic bagel with eggs/sausage/ham/lox/bacon etc hit the spot and the borscht feels like a hug from the inside. Definitely recommend.

Everything about my experience was perfect! The woman who served us was incredibly nice and outgoing. I've been here twice and both times the drinks were delicious (really enjoyed the matcha). I also enjoyed the tiramisu. Cafe is always clean. I also love all the dog photos on the wall :)