This is one of my favorite cafes in the area! Outdoor seating is cozy and the perfect temperature, the lavender matcha is top tier, service is quick and sweet & the u street chicken sandwich is amazing. Highly recommended the lavender matcha, it tastes like a natural bowl of Froot Loops while getting your caffeine in.

The ambiance is super cozy with booths, tables, and long shared table. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and the beef empanadas. Both great, however the empanadas tasted more like Jamaican beef patties. Still really good (and a spicy), just a heads up. I went with a book club, we all ordered different items and really enjoyed them.

I might be a little bias but I love going to detour for the ambience, they have a lot of different events during weekdays for the community. I usually go with friends and we end up just hanging out and playing games. I personally get the mango hibiscus tea everyone I go, with the agave to sweeten it. I love it. I've had their sliders and flatbreads as well and so far I haven't been disappointed :) the flatbread especially is very easy to share when I'm with a group. Note: the seats are definitely worn down if that's an issue

The first time I walked past Detour Coffee earlier in the year, I thought it was pretty bold of them to open so close to Northside Social. I finally took the opportunity to check out Detour recently and they blow Northside Social out of the water. Their iced mocha is the best in the area. Their selection of Middle Eastern sweets are on point, especially the pistachio burma. Additionally, the cafe is spacious and quiet. I would definitely bring my laptop and do some work here.

- Habibi latte (with oat milk, cinnamon, dates, cardamom, and walnuts) - delicious. Texture was smooth and creamy, and all the flavors were great. I thought cinnamon may be too strong, but it wasn't overpowering at all. - Chai bread - a bit dry. Chai flavor was light but good. - Turkey Pile UP - good and filling sandwich. - Magician breakfast sandwich - pretty good. Very thick, warm, and filling. The flavors kinda blend into one another though, as there was so much cream that it kinda prevented me from tasting other ingredients. The accompanying plaintains were nice and soft. Service was nice and quick. I enjoy the outdoor seating and ambience very much. Nice chill weekday morning to do some watercolor painting and drink some coffee.

amazing cafe in the Clarendon area! They are very popular during weekend brunch so definitely go earlier to grab seats inside. They have a great selection of brunch and breakfast options, as well as bakery classics like croissants and rolls.

Ordered a small size cup of Habibi - it was a warm feeling as you take a few sips! It's made of cinnamon, walnuts, dates, oat milk and espresso... unique yet so good! Chai bread was different than usual such as banana bread or coffee bread... you could taste a bit of spice as you take a bite just like when you're drinking chai latte... but it was a bit dry... so it was still enjoyable for today. Turkey pile up sandwich with fries... Turkey was satisfying topped with melt mozzarella, chopped lettuce, red onion, and spread of horseradish aioli. Fries itself was delicious with a side of ketchup. Sandwich itself was satisfying and filled of good amount of each ingredient. Overall it was good lunch for its price! The service was friendly and quick as I ordered some. Very approachable and attentive to us. The atmosphere is nice as there's indoor and outdoor seating. Free parking front of the cafe... it was limited space though. Still enjoyable outing!

What an amazing hidden (Palestinian-owned) gem!! I wish I had learned about it sooner, honestly, as I've lived in Arlington for a few months now and will be coming here regularly. The ambiance is absolutely so cute - especially their outside area. I saw a lot of people sitting outside and working (even in cold weather) and I don't blame them with how cute it looks. The menu has some wonderful options for food and drink - I didn't know beforehand that there were so many food options so I had already eaten, but the menu looked AWESOME and I can't wait to come back and try the food. For a drink I got the habibi latte which I loved!! Can't wait to be back.