FD Book Cafe

Such a nice little hidden Gem in the Gaithersburg area. We came here on a bright Sunny Sunday afternoon and it was very pleasant! The whole cafe is very warm and inviting with all the natural sunlight coming in.

Although we didn’t get any food, there were typical breakfast options along with dim sum. They even have some frozen dim sum to go! I was very surprised to see this at a cafe!

We got the iced matcha latte and ube latte. The matcha one was definitely better with the creamy classic matcha taste, but the ube did have a deep earthy flavor mixed with the ube potato notes. Might’ve also been because I got the ube latte with coffee mixed in. The cups that these came in were adorable! I wouldn’t hesitate coming here for a casual date spot!

Super cute cafe - I LOVE the vibe here. There is a seating area on the first floor and when that is full, they have additional seating in the basement which is also used as a studio for paint nights and social activities. They have a variety of breakfast options, dim sum (can order or buy frozen to go), drinks, and desserts. The oreo macchiato was good. The waffles were good too but I would recommend sharing - I thought I could eat one but it was really big! I chose a matcha waffle base and added oreo topping, and it came with whipped cream and syrup.

We came in after church with my family and it was perfect. Chill vibe. They were very attentive and everything tasted good. Omg it was my first time trying FroYo and it was delicious!! This is our new Sunday getaway spot!

Really delicious food, both the breakfast sandwiches and dim sum. Pumpkin and banana lattes were great. We also sprung for the froyo and it's a must try, so many good flavors in a unique form factor. Love this place and we will definitely be coming back.

Positively lovely spot. This cafe is a hidden gem. Went with a friend for coffee, got the latte (cute bear figure built-in the cup) and cashew chicken. Friend got an organic lemonade (with the cutest daily quotes on the cup) and the Kung Pao dumplings, served in a personal sized steam basket. Everything was fresh and amazing, the food was a true home-stlye recipe and were packed with flavor, yet very light and satisfying.

Service was akin to visiting a good friend or relatives, with a warm friendly feel and a cozy home vibe, where you can relax. There are usually only one or two service employees at a given time, small shop and operation, but very kind and chill vibe. Plenty of parking at the back of the building and they even offer their food goods for sale (frozen) if you prefer to make food at home that's made with care but premade for convenience. Totally worth a try. I'll likely come back to try the waffles and other specials soon.

Came back so I added a pic of the to go menu and the Oreo latte.

The atmosphere and food was amazing. It's a great small café that isn't crowded and perfect for meet ups. The only critique is there was one employee which meant wait time was quite lengthy. Besides that, the books, the aesthetic, the plethora of food and drink options do far than make up for it.

Very cute little Cafe! They have a smaller selection of books then I was expecting but it's still a nice selection. My boyfriend and I got the morning sandwich, joyful platter, and the wild berries waffle. Everything was very good. Especially loved the waffle, it was light fluffy and had a good taste to it. Definitely will be back to try lunch!

We just happened to be walking by this place and we were hungry. My wife is gluten free so we stopped in to ask if they had any gluten free options and they have a GF waffle! We both got one and they were delicious. They also use homemade whipped cream. They have indoor and outdoor seating, books to read, and a lot of different food items, including take away options. The price was a little high, but it was a cute place to try and service was very good.

Something about this small cafe feels right. It's comfy and cozy. The service is straightforward and welcoming without being solicitous or phoney. The caramel machiato was good. Balanced. My veggie dumplings were fresh tasting and yummy. I will probably be back soon to read and of course, drink coffee. I love all the books and laid back vibes. Good experience.

This cafe is just so lovely & cozy 💜My friend & I were just passing thru when we found this cafe. Really needed their cold brew tea (had the mango flavor recommended by the friendly barista) since it was a rather warm day.

It really was the perfect stop for us to sit & hang. Great atmosphere, books selection, lunch food selection, desserts, & of course coffee/espresso drinks and other refreshments.

Will grab another opportunity to stop here again! 🙌

Amazing coffee (banana latte). Homemade fruit purées. Warm is better but iced is good too!

Delicious Morning Sandwich (I ordered one with turkey sausage and avocado on 1/2 waffle). Waffles tasted great on their own.

Beautiful touches with the wooden utensils and quotes. Very clean.

Such a cute little venture in the neighborhood. I love the coffee, yogurt and vibes. Must try the yogurt and buns!!!!

Happy Lunar New Year!

Visited FD Book Cafe for the first time today!

The cashier/barista was incredibly kind and hospitable. She was doing double duty as she rang me up, prepped my drink (matcha latte with oat milk), and also retrieved checks for tables on a busy Saturday.

The price was on-par with most shops serving hot craft drinks, so I took the plunge. This latte did not disappoint— it was not too sweet and went down smooth.

Their dim sum and other traditional options on the food menu were enticing! Looking forward to visiting this gem again and bringing company!

Really like this cute book cafe. The rice bowls taste good, especially like the chicken olympia! Their froyo bar has a lot of flavors and really worth a try! Unlike other froyo bar shop, they cut out in small cubes, and can eat them as snacks! Definitely will come back!

Food is so good. You'll have to wait a while to get serviced though. Everytime I've come here there has been a wait. I don't mind the wait since I always bring my book here and it can get busy on weekends.

Love the atmosphere and how cozy it feels. Quiet enough to read/study. There are lots of interesting books as well. I had an Americano and raspberry chocolate waffles, killer combo if you ask me

The Berry Waffle was good and the service was very friendly and kind. Their Caffe Latte was also very satisfying. It says on their menu (on the far right) that book donations are accepted in exchange for food.

A quiet place to enjoy a nice casual breakfast. The staff are friendly and both the drinks and food are great.

Super chill, casual cafe. Great simple selection for breakfast and lunch. Friendly staff. Really appreciate the environmentally-conscious choices such as wood utensils, reusable cups, paper plates, etc. Charming place, a great addition to the Kentlands neighborhood!

Lovely time this morning at FD book café. Enjoyed our breakfast croissant (nice and flaky!) at a little table outside in the shade. Iced mocha was not too sweet and « quite of the day » cup is a nice touch! Service was prompt and very pleasant. The only breakfast place in Kentlands…will come again!