Junction Bakery & Bistro

The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, making it a cozy spot to relax. The coffee offered is of high quality, and several of their pastries stand out for their deliciousness. Particularly noteworthy is the monkey bread, which was exceptionally tasty. We also tried the strawberry and pistachio Cruffin; however, it was a tad too sweet for my taste, primarily due to the sugar coating, which I felt was unnecessary. On the other hand, the mocha flavor is highly recommended and is definitely worth trying.

Junction Cafe is a hidden gem! The food is absolutely delicious, with a diverse menu that caters to various tastes. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing meal or catching up with friends. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. I highly recommend trying their signature dishes and indulging in their freshly brewed coffee. Can't wait to visit again!

GET THE POT ROAST. My only complaint about the menu is that there are no gluten free bread substitutes so I was limited to the items on the menu that were labeled GF. The sandwiches all looked phenomenal though! The specialty coffee was delicious. I got the seasonal rose latte.

Walked in around 10:30. Quick,kind service. The Chai Latte was fantastic. I would have taken more foodie pics, but we tore into it immediately. The burritos are huge and delicious- be prepared for leftovers. The Cruffin which is pictured is crazy good- the filling, oh my gosh!

The food was good. But this place is expensive. I paid $30 for French toast, cruffin and a small latte. French toast was not made to order. My latte was in a to go cup even though I was a dine in customer. They have seating inside and outside, but it's not your typical sit down experience where a host would give you a table. I was told by a server to order first and then find a table. Later I saw people finding tables and then ordering. The vibe is not peaceful, and everything feels rushed. I'm glad I got a chance to visit this place, but I won't go out of my way to eat there again.

By far one of my fave bakeries in Alexandria. This is a must when you’re in the area. My fave is the churro cruffin! Only negative is parking is a major challenge! But I think it’s still worth the visit

Always a solid spot. The best croissant in town!The food and drinks are consistent and tasty and the long time staff are great. Usually it's a quick in and out or cafe style seating if you have time. Parking is very limited, so walk if you can.

Excellent service a great spot to grab some food. Walked up here from the soccer fields to get something to eat. There is a lot of space and even outdoor seating. There are a lot of specialty teas and lattes. The breakfast options are pretty good as well.

Love the inside; it's so welcoming and just fun decor. Easy to sit & meet a friend, sit & work for a bit or take your family. Lots of natural light & just pleasant atmosphere. I ordered the chicken chorizo breakfast burrito. It's $18 & massive. I came hungry and couldn't finish it. The home fries are tender & not over salted, which I appreciated. The Angry Vegan hot sauce is spot on! Loved it. Overall review, I'd come back again & again for coffee/lattes but probably not regularly for breakfast because of the $$$ (for me).

This post is solely for my experience today. Firstly, I want you to say, I've come to this establishment on the weekend for brunch and it was extraordinary! My experience today was far from that. I ordered the Sixty South salmon. This dish is described as follows: Spiced salmon / rainbow quinoa tabbouleh / cherry tomato / cucumber riata / pine nuts / pomegranate seeds. Let explain what was in my bowl. There was about 4 cups of ICE COLD, undercooked (hard) and overly salted quinoa, cherry tomato halves, no cucumber riata, but Dijon mustard slathered both on the unseasoned salmon and a dollop on the side, what looked like corn, and randomly thrown pomegranate seeds. I really tried to consume this meal, at least the salmon but it was just inedible. The quinoa was so cold, hard and salty as was the red onions. I have no idea who was back there or what they were thinking when they served this to someone, but it was such an epic fail. Truthfully, whatever sauce was used on the salmon ultimately did not sit well shortly after leaving. Listen, I'm fair. I generally give folks the benefit of the doubt and I'll probably come back for brunch but I'll never again order from the all day menu. Especially bc my daughter ordered the tomato soup and she said she couldn't detect the taste of tomato as it was completely underseasoned and drowned out by the use of milk or cream. I know this place can do better than what was thrown together today. Side note: none of the QR codes worked. While there is a sign asking you to use the QR code, the link directed you to a nonexistent site. Response to owner: Sir, I appreciate your response and refund. Let me preface this by saying while I am not a chef, I've been cooking various styles for decades in multiple countries. I know the difference between a pine nut and corn and the difference between yogurt and dijon. This dish simply didn't meet the mark. It happens. While your all day menu is not my thing, your breakfast/brunch menus are simply exceptional and I enthusiastically encourage folks to enjoy it. Peace and blessings.

This place was awesome, and so close to 5 stars but didn't quite hit it for me when I went. Be warned, parking is limited in this area of Alexandria. Ambiance 5/5 - Loved the vibe of this place and I felt like it was a shop where I could come and work as well as just hang out. Price 4.5/5 - I definitely didn't feel like I broke the bank here and prices seemed standard for a coffee shop Food 4/5 - If this was only a rating for the mocha cruffin it would be a 5/5 for sure. The cruffin was light, airy, and just the right amount of sweet to not make you feel guilty about yourself after eating it. I loved it and highly recommend! We got an oatmilk latte as well and that was disappointing to say the least. It was very watered down and it seemed there was no oat milk. For that reason, I had to drop them to a 4 overall. Service 5/5 - Great staff and short wait times for my food when I got it. Definitely will try again!

This charming bakery is currently undergoing renovations, and I'm eager to return and see the transformed space! Despite the construction, they still offer indoor and outdoor seating. The ordering process is straightforward: place your order, receive a number, and wait for your food to be brought out to you. I savored every bite of my biscuits and gravy, paired with a refreshing Mango OJ. My sister's Nova Lox toast and latte were also delightful. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast, and I'm looking forward to returning soon!"

The cruffin was extremely good! I thought it was very flaky and tasted really good. It wasn't super Duper sugary either. The ambience was pretty cool. They had a plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. And the vibe inside was cool. The service could've been better. I didn't really seem like the person helping me really wanted to help me but besides that everything was great!

If it's any indicator of how good this place is, I've been here twice in less than 24 hours. Yesterday I came for lunch with a friend and stayed until closing. I started with the Flannery Hill Sauvignon Blanc: beautifully crisp, tart, and floral with strong notes of crisp green apple. It was the perfect wine for an early autumn day. The "drunken fish" was a delectable take on fish and chips, but in sandwich form. A huge portion of crispy perfectly fried cod topped with a delightfully tangy slaw and nestled in between a chewy brioche bun that was toasted to perfection. The fries were hot, fresh, a little crispy, lightly (but well-) seasoned.... and rounded out the sandwich as only a good batch of fries can. Part of me wanted to deconstruct the sandwich to enjoy every flavor individually, but my appetite got the best of me and I absolutely devoured it. The staff were absolutely wonderful. Every single person we met was kind, polite, genuinely happy to see us, and created an exceptionally pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere. The wait staff were careful not to disrupt our ongoing conversation while bringing food to the table, removing dishes, or otherwise checking up on us.... So much so that what started as a lunch date ended with us order multiple rounds of drinks and staying until closing time. I really appreciated how attentive they were to create such an inviting and relaxing dining atmosphere. Unfortunately, I arrived too late in the day to try the cruffins (croissant + muffin), so I got up early the next morning and made my way back. I placed my order online just to make sure I got one. In addition to the caramel apple and hazelnut praline cruffin, also ordered a cheddar chive biscuit (which I ate the next day. Chewy, yummy goodness!), and a dirty chai latte (which is chai plus a shot of espresso) with almond milk. When I arrived at the cafe, it was such a beautiful morning I decided to say a while so I also ordered a side of home fried potatoes. The cruffin was everything that you would imagine a chewy delicious croissant stacked high like a muffin would be. Chewy, buttery and flaky, filled with a rich, creamy filling, topped with a healthy dollop of whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. That alone was worth the return trip. The dirty chai latte was the perfect way to ease my tastebuds into fall. Smooth and silky: the slight bitterness from the espresso tempered with a finish of sweet cinnamon. One of the best I had. The home fried potatoes were very good, but not served as warm as they could be. There were also a number of burnt pieces in my order which made for an relatively unpleasant chew. Not enough to keep me from getting them again, but I'll just have to make sure I pick out those bit... and ask that my order is extra hot. This neighborhood bakery and bistro is an absolute gem. Check it out if you can.

The good: Cute bakery with a nice ambience though very noisy for a quiet breakfast if that's your jam. Baked goods are gorgeous and food is plated well. The iced matcha latte (light ice) was one of the best I've had. Very low sugar. The seasonal hibiscus-- couldn't really taste anything other than sugar syrup and a bit much but fun to try. The vanilla latte even with syrup wasn't very sweet which for us is a bonus point. The bad: over 100 for a family of 4 for breakfast. Though the baked goods and drinks were very averagely priced for the area. The breakfast entrees were a little overpriced. See pic of receipt. 4 bucks to add eggs to a biscuit and gravy plate makes it almost 20$. A little much. Especially with very little sausage in the gravy (see pics) and the gravy was kind of yucky TBH. I ate one half. The fried potatoes were pretty good though and the bacon is actually really delicious ious (tried a bite of my daughters on her burger sandwich). Next time I'd get the pimiento cheese in the cold fridge with the biscuit which was delicious alone. The breakfast sandwich with hamburger was waaaaaaayyyyyh over drowned with mayo so bread inedible and the lettuce added on the bottom so it became like wilted spinach. So soggy bread and wilted lettuce made for unpleasant sandwich at 19$. The best thing we had was the churro croissant. The croissant dough is quite delicious. It's huge. Three of us shared it bc we had entrees. I would probably go back for matcha and a pastry. I would not go back for breakfast.

Imagine the biscuit of your dreams - tall and buttery, light and fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside. Now add some cheddar cheese and chive to that goodness. Wait, but there's more! Picture tender and bountiful braised short rib with tender and soft mustard onion. Now top that with egg. I give you the short stack sandwich! An absolute flavor party and delicious. This bad boy is huge. I have a big appetite and usually eat a lot, but I had to split this with my husband. We added a toast sticks dish to enjoy a delicious savory and sweet combo.

I've been seeing this place for years and finally stopped by. We had the morning after bowl; huevos rancheros and churro cruffin. The morning after bowl full of hearty cheesy grits and chicken was absolutely delicious! I tried some of my husbands and found it very savory and delicious. It's definitely a lot of food, so you won't be hungry. 4/5 The huevos rancheros is a classic- however, this one was dry. There was no type of tomato sauce or any cream of any sort, making it extremely dry. The eggs were also a bit over cooked, so there was nothing adding to the texture. The flavors were okay, but not great texture wise. Wouldn't get this again. 2/5 The churro cruffin was so freaking good!!! I will have to stop myself from getting one weekly. Soft, and sweet and fresh. There's a filling on the inside that was a surprise, but delicious!! 5/5 Overall-- I'll be back and definitely would suggest this local space.

Bright & cozy cafe with a wide variety of food, drinks, and pastries I came here to do some work with my GF, and we each got iced latte's and a pastry. Our drinks were solid, but the pastries were underwhellming. I got their one-of-a-kind churro cruffin, but it was fairly disappointing Have their own small parking lot, but it was full by the time we got there (which was at 8 AM)

@ Junction. One of my favorite sports in the area. ' The All American ' burger is phenomenal. The "chuck brisket smash patties" take this burger out of this world. Definitely one of the best burgers I've ever had. Be sure to pair it up with the onion rings.

Pastry and coffee heaven! Yes, parking sucks but hey, free WiFi and super nice staff makes it all better. Portions are huge, you can share them with others. Coffee is amazing. Honestly, it's worth the wait and the price tag.

Grabbed breakfast at this place on Saturday with an old friend. Excellent location. The restaurant was clean and inviting. Food was standard breakfast fare.

We had pretty solid service, but the meal was rather overpriced in my opinion for a biscuit sandwich and some potatoes. 2 meals and 2 coffees was over $50. I liked the vibe of the place- pretty trendy and cute. I'd like to try a pastry, but the sandwich was enough. The biscuit was cheddar and chive- it was nice. The egg was fluffy, but I didn't like the breakfast sausage- it was a bit tough. Potatoes were not too flavorful so we added salt, pepper, and ketchup.

My Sunday Fundays are all about finding the prefect brunch spot (i.e., good eats and sweets with good energy and positive vibe) in the DMV. So I checked out Junction Bakery in Alexandria. I ordered two entrées and a pastry; the French toast, tofu stir fry and lemon meringue cruffin. Here's are the positives ~ Junction's menu has a few vegan options for non-dairy/non-meat eaters. The stir fry was flavorful with a spicy kick. The tofu was prepared with a tasty breaded crunch. And, I liked the added touch of the cruffin instructions for first timer's. Here's what I did not like, the french toast was tasteless, the potatoes were severed cold, and the maple syrup tasted like regular syrup. So, here's the verdict... Would I recommend Junction? Absolutely! But I suggest skipping the french toast.

On the hunt for the best breakfast sandwiches in town, I decided to order Junction's Classic breakfast sandwich for delivery. This Classic is sandwiched with an english muffin made from scratch, along with scrambled eggs, cheese, and two nice thick and perfectly crispy bacon strips. It's perfectly fine, but a tiny bit dry for my personal tastes for it to become my favorite; I could've done with the addition of a tomato jam, hot honey, or aioli of sorts. The breakfast potatoes were tasty! I mixed a couple drops of maple syrup into some ketchup and dunked the potatoes right in. Pick up a chocolate chip cookie when you stop by - they're worth it!

Came here with friends over the weekend for a casual lunch with coffee. I was pleasantly surprised to see so many seasonal offerings for February-- various espresso drinks and baked goods with a Valentine theme (pink, red, cherry, strawberry). Super fun! I ordered the kale salad, the seasonal cherry cruffin and an iced coffee. I was a bit put off by the price ($37 for my meal)-- but in all honesty, if you're someone who cares about supporting local businesses, you suck it up and swipe your credit card. Ugh- inflation. The salad was fresh and had a nice helping of almonds and edamame. The chicken was flavorful and grilled nicely. The seasonal Valentine cruffin was awesome. Super yummy cherry filling with a fruity cream piped on the top! So fun and tasty. I would recommend that if you're hoping to sit in and eat/drink at the cafe, have a back up plan on the weekend because this spot gets busy! Staff work quickly and are really friendly. I'm looking forward to checking out their other seasonal offerings in the future!

This is such a cute little place located in the Delray area. I had the pleasure of dining in with my friends, where we enjoyed light bites and wonderful tea and coffee. I found it so easy to be able to pull up, park and walk in unlike the other areas throughout the city. For me, it's always a plus when parking is a breeze! They have various menus ranging from the all day menu to the coffee and tea menu to a brunch menu. I got the opportunity to browse around and I saw different kinds of get together is going on from friends to families to date night. This place just has it all! I definitely can't wait to come back to take advantage of their happy hour.

This is my second time coming to this chain. I've been at their bakery in DC the 1st time and this is my first time coming to this location. The setting of this place: they have their own parking lot (free), cute winter decor setup, friendly staff and little cold in here. The staff picked up the phone right away when I called. The atmosphere is great place a get together, family dinners, coffee dates, and girls night. There isn't a lot of tables and the counter space area is the only area with outlets and my laptop couldn't fit all the way on the counter. I came here later to get work done and the staff didn't mind if I stay past their closing hours. I recommend updating hours to be consistent on the website, google, and yelp because it says it closes 8 pm but on their wall inside it says they close at 9 pm. I didn't get the food but would love to come back to try their menu since the food looked good from I what I can see from the other customers. I did get their gingerbread latte, which is the best I've had. The flavor is filled with spice and their almond milk is 50 cent. Recommend everyone trying their seasonal coffee drinks.

I have yet to meet an item from Junction that I don't like. My love affair started with the Cubano sandwich, salad and sweet potato fries. Most recently, the salad and pot roast have become bae. Not going to lie, for $21, the pot roast is a STEAL. The sheer amount of food you get is incredible. See photos if you don't believe me. Also, the salad vinaigrette is soooooo good. They should bottle and sell it. It's, hands down, my favorite.

I was on a hunt for a cinnamon bun, but I definitely arrived a little too late, so I opted to get veggie tacos which were so good. It had some type of healthy sour cream on top. I believe it could be a Greek yogurt or something that was really tasty. The food was good would highly recommend this place. The staff was friendly in the atmosphere was clean in quite a great place to bring your laptop and do work. I opted to sit outside because it was such a nice day glad I did, it was very relaxing. Hopefully I make it in time for the cinnamon rolls my next visit.

Came here in the morning... was a bit busy... stood in line for 5-10 min...ordered an ice mocha with oat milk... amazing! All the seats were filled... had to wait longer to sit than waiting for my food and drink.. would have given it 5 stars if I didn't have to wait long to sit.

I got sticker shock on the baguettes, which rang up at $8 a piece. Might need to start selling plasma to keep up with my bread habit.

Good food and friendly atmosphere! The pork mojo bowl is my go-to lunch or dinner order!

This is truly a wonderful bakery and bistro! Perfect lattes and over the top delicious pastries that are unique to this venue. Service was friendly and helpful. It was a perfect stop on a chilly, rainy day. Well worth the stop!

My wife really likes coming here. Parking is not bad but sometimes is busy. It's a comfortable place with enough seats to never be an issue. Servers are friendly, but it's not a place to expect servers to keep checking on you. The food is consistently good, with my wife loving the butter croissants and yogurt bowl. I tried the classic sandwich, which was way too much for me to finish.

10/10 recommend. They have vegetarian/vegan options for our lovelies animal friendly friends. Their cruffins are out of this world, try one. You won't regret it. I have not had one bad thing from this place. Their side of potatoes are well cooked and seasoned. You can't go wrong with any of their pastry options. Their seasonal coffees are always a hit. Staff is always friendly and have a smile when you walk in. The inside is a tad small so seating can be an issue, but what do you expect in this area? Treat yourself this Valentine's Day and try this place.

Had a great brunch experience here. Coffee drinks are fantastic and loves the huevos rancheros. Recommend for brunch!

Neighborhood Gem with friendly and fast service, hearty meals, some of the yummiest brunch around, and even a nice selection of cocktails. I love their "cruffins," and stop in several times a week just to have the tomato rose soup. Their happy hour cocktail pricing is awesome. Great place to WFH or stop for a first date. Good amount of space to sit and not too noisy.

Great ambiance-- this place was packed at 10 am on Saturday. I only tried their chocolate/hazelnut/praline cruffin -- i really liked it.

Junction offers a wide selection of really solid food with incredible service and a delightful ambiance that's perfect for a relaxed and casual coffee, breakfast, brunch, or lunch. I came by for a post-church lunch with a friend on Sunday afternoon and absolutely loved it. We were seated outside, and, while the flies were a bit aggressive, we still thoroughly enjoyed the experience. My friend and I both opted for their salads -- I went with their sesame kale salad and she chose their vitality citrus salad with salmon. Both salads were absolutely delicious, with a wonderful balance of elements, delightfully refreshing, yet satiating dressings, and really fresh ingredients. The sesame kale salad was, honestly, quite basic and didn't stand out, but it was also made with incredibly fresh ingredients and was very predictable. It's not my top recommendation if you want to try out something ~new~ and ~creative,~ but if you aren't looking to be too adventurous with your salad choices, it's definitely a really solid and safe option. I will also admit that adding salmon -- or any protein, for that matter -- was a bit pricey, but my friend said that that the grilled salmon was delicious and perfectly cooked, so it was definitely a worthwhile indulgence. Also, I can't say it was the best thing to pair with salad, but I saw their vegan hot sauce on the table and just couldn't resist wanting to try it out -- it was absolute perfection. A wonderful balance of sweet, savory, salty, sour, and, of course, spicy flavors, with a delightful kick. Highly recommend giving it a shot. :) Junction has definitely become one of my local favorites in Del Ray for a quick, casual bite, and I can't wait to try out a few more items on their menu -- they seem to have a bunch of amazing options, and I love that everything is clearly labeled for various dietary restrictions.

My Dolce De Leche iced coffee was strong and that's not bad because I got it with a shot of espresso. I let it settle after initially tasting it and it tasted better that way like the flavors mingled. This is the first time espresso has actually helped keep me awake unlike when I got to Starbucks. I also got a pear danish and a cheddar chive biscuit. The biscuit was fairly good not the best I've had. It was slightly burnt and hard. Maybe you can ask them to warm it because it def doesn't come warm. The pear danish was really good actually I would def order again, it had crushed pistachios on top just beware if food allergies. It's cute inside not very big but just enough space. They also have retail items to purchase like syrups etc. the cashier was nice and informative for it to be my first time coming in!

HUGE portions. The breakfast was delicious. This is an order at the counter and find your own table place seemed to draw a lot of the work from home crowd so I can imagine tables may be hard to find at times. Menu has vegetarian and vegan friendly options as well!

I've started to come here recently and they have a great iced latte! The staff is kind and there is a bit of seating. They have a nice array of food options and I've always enjoyed my visit. Definitely a new favorite spot!

This is a great place for quick lunch stop or coffee and a snack! I highly recommend the Cornetto, a buttery croissant filled with vanilla custard! The tomato soup is fresh and tasty but could use a little salt, very creamy. Rain or shine, Junction offers great seating and clean restrooms. This place is good for casual hangouts and relaxed lunches

The food is very pricey but it's really good! Good portions and excellent coffee. It's a great neighborhood coffee shop

I have been coming to Junction for years. It had been my go-to place for a quick bite with friends from out of town or for a coffee and pastry mid-day. I went there on Sunday and now regret that I hadn't gone there sooner, since I can hardly recommend it to people if what I ate was typical. First, the construction had severely reduced seating and attractiveness of the location. It was incredibly noisy and busy on a Sunday morning; I could hardly hear my friend speak. Second, the menu has gotten pricey - and for price/value, there are competing establishments in the 'hood. Third, I finally got around to trying the French Toast, and I found it disappointing. I was tempted at first to send it back, since I didn't see a trace of egg when it arrived - it looked like a fried bread. I thought this has to be wrong - this bakery had to have gotten it right. However, it was indeed mostly fried bread (I thought I might have tasted some egg here or there, but I wasn't sure and I couldn't see it). Eggs are really not so expensive these days, so what is up, Junction? an untrained chef? Also the french toast was incredibly sweet. The idea of putting maple syrup on top of sweet fried bread without egg was, lets say, both unsatisfying and unhealthy. Junction should be making food for adults, not for sugar addicts. The fruit salad was OK, although I suspect it was cut up yesterday evening or sometime much earlier in the morning. I can say for certain that I will never order that again. Service was fine.

Nothing but great things to say about this place. The baked goods are fantastic. Love the turkey chili, chicken salad sandwich, falafel bowl, pot roast. It's all good. On street parking in this area is scarce on the weekends. If you are tempted to park illegally, think twice because the city issues parking tickets to violators.

Today was a bad experience, enough to stop me from coming here - namely quality and integrity. I ordered a brioche bread and an iced fog latte. When I opened the bag I found the bread was upside down - when I repositioned it upright I discovered a big dent in the loaf. I had it exchanged but when I went home, it was nothing but a dense, dry, flavorless & overpriced. I could send someone into a concussion with it. While waiting for my drink, I noticed the barista making my drink, who poured some of the liquid into another container (roughly 1/4 of the cup), and then filled the initial cup with ice. When I got the drink it was nothing but watered down milk with a tea bag in it. This happened last time, so I asked for my money back. One of the cashiers had no problem giving me a refund, but he didn't actually refund me. He typed in my order on a different register, removed the drink from the order, added a credit to look like I got free bread. He gave me a receipt and told me it would post in 1-2 days, but he never took my credit card for the transaction. I basically paid $15 for a brick of bread. I wish this restaurant could make it right. At least refund me $5 for the drink I returned. Yeesh!

Love coming here! We were originally introduced to this spot in DC and the food is just as awesome in Alexandria. Some personal favorites of mine are the French Toast sticks (so good) and the biscuits are also super tasty. Service is always fast and friendly and the prices are awesome. Would love to try some of their baked goods too but I am usually so full after eating here that I have no room!

I've always seen a ton of people at this place but never went before today, and I'm so sorry I've been missing out on it all this time! I stopped by as soon as they opened and after asking the super helpful employees a bunch of questions about all the delicious looking items, I finally decided on the seasonal Cruffin. It was a delicious croissant/muffin covered in sugar and fulled with the most delicious creme. It was a huge portion, super messy and a MUST TRY!!!

All the food was very delicious and the service was great. Cinnamon roll was very soft and not too sweet. The gravy from the biscuits and gravy was addictive and we kept going back for more.

Just a heads up for those searching for a yummy gluten free + dairy free desert. The gluten free brownie is NOT dairy free. They also do not have any vegan pastry options. Just sharing to save someone the disappointment that my daughter and I had. The restaurant has great ambience with both indoor and outdoor seating. The cashier was kind. The food menu looks great. It looks like a great spot if you don't have the specific needs mentioned above.

A-MA-ZING!!! My sister and I stopped in because we saw their cruffin on Instagram. After having a foodgasm from the cruffin we noticed they had a pretty decent menu. We came back a second day for more cruffin and and decided to have lunch. We tried the smash burger which was one of the best I've ever had. We also tried the pot roast and it was mouth-watering delicious. We loved the food so much we actually came back a third time before heading home and I had the biscuits and gravy. They were hands down THE best I've ever had. I honestly wanted to ask to see the chef so I could kiss them. I can't wait to come back to visit.

I've visited Junction twice, once for brunch and once for lunch, and have found it to be just fine both times. For brunch, my wife and I went when we were in Del Ray and looking for something quick. I got the Huevos Rancheros, and she opted for the Chicken Chorizo burrito (w/o chicken). While I thought the goat cheese in my Huevos rancheros was unique, we both found our dishes to be pretty bland for options that should pack big flavor through salsas and spices. Still, they had a lot of interest options on the menu, so we thought we may have ordered wrong and said we'd come back if we were in the area. Fast forward a year, I was in the area looking for a lunch spot to work from for a bit. I ordered the 'Hey Shorty,' a short rib sandwich with a horseradish slaw and white cheddar. The short rib was nice and tender, but unfortunately the only flavor that came through was the cheddar - not enough horseradish to cut through the creaminess. Side salad was big, but only lettuce, tomato, and radish slices with a basic olive oil dressing. The thing that really stood out was the price - $19 for an order-at-the-counter sandwich is extremely pricey (and not consistent with other sandwich shops prices even in the city IMO), especially if it isn't packing big flavor. The major bright shop was the vegan hot sauce made by Junction - I have bought bottles during both visits. It has big flavor; wish that translated into their dishes!

Recently had breakfast here and tried the short rib egg sandwich which was exceptional. I absolutely love short rib and it was the first time I've seen it on an egg sandwich. Junction absolutely is doing it right. The pastries all looked gorgeous as well, I tried the praline cruffin and the monkey bread. The cruffin was so sweet and overflowing with filling, it was awesome. Definitely on the pricier side for breakfast/brunch but the quality of the food is up there to match.

This is a lovely place for brunch! The food is fresh and delicious, and the servers are kind and helpful. The food was served promptly and plated beautifully. This is a great spot for yummy food with a gorgeous al fresco dining experience. When my 9-year old saw 3.5 stars, she insisted we write a review of our own to boost the rating! She composed the bulk of this review! By the way, we had monkey bread and the short rib and egg sandwich with home fries. Everything was fantastic!

Small parking lot but there is some street parking available. Busy breakfast spot. You order up front and they give you a number to take to your table. If you order any hot beverages, you pick it up at the front. I ordered the seasonal cruffin which was apple seasoning flavored and a chicken Chorizo Burrito. The food did take awhile to come out. My friend ordered the Brisket Biscuit. Not a very well organized system as with both our foods, they walked past our table and was walking around the restaurant and outside before we had to either flag them down or go to the front with our number to get our food. The burrito was disappointing unfortunately. It had a lot of avocado and not a lot of the chicken Chorizo and was lacking in flavor. The home Fries were well seasoned but they were Roasted potatoes. The cruffin on the other hand was delicious but when they gave it to me at the front, there wasn't any silverware and waited for my food to come to have silverware to try it. Great apple flavor and warming it up would have made it even better. I'm sure other things on the menu are good and they do serve sandwiches and things as well.

Nice little place. I came in for a coffee but ended up getting a full breakfast. The most impressive part was their large assortment of adult beverages, including more than a few mixed drinks, beers, or other beverages. The seating inside is fairly close together. Fortunately, there are a few tables outside. I went with the huevos rancheros and an Irish hot cocoa, both of which I really liked.

This is a great spot for a variety of foods. I stopped in to pick up lunch here a few weeks ago - everything looked good , but I decided on sandwiches (see pics!) The service was great and the sandwiches were very tasty! I'm giving Junction 3 stars simply because they're a bit pricy for their portion, and although I called my order in 15 minutes before arriving, I still waited a while for them to get my order. I'll probably return at some point to try their breakfast options.