Spark Social — Restaurant in Washington

Top notch! One of the very few places that charge money I go to just to enjoy the atmosphere and be happy (the parks are so wonderful this time of year). Teagan and Bryan and several others made my visit such an uplifting experience. I've been twice now and truly I feel like I'm going to my friend's house. And don't get me started on the delicious food and drinks! I may have been a little too excited to explain to my friend who I ran into there just how DELICIOUS everything was! I knew good non-alcoholic beer was a thing. But wine? But it's here!

Gratuity included, yes please! No more calculating and feeling guilty about my spending!

Somewhere I don't need to use the two pairs of earplugs I carry everywhere? ✅️

The space is so cute and inviting. And they are open earlier than most and two hours later than any bar! So come here after closing and enjoy even more about your night out! I come during the day to study and work as well.

They are also a true community space that is welcoming and fun. I can't say enough good things about this place so I'll just stop while I'm ahead and leave it to you, dear reader, to discover this amazing new queer space for yourself. But I would be remiss if I didn't point out their events page. Check it, and not just for...

This space has a lot of potential, but I left feeling pretty underwhelmed. When I arrived, the baristas barely acknowledged me—I ended up sitting for quite a while before having to get up and ask how to place an order, even though there were only two other people in the café.

The grilled cheese was served cold, and after asking for it to be reheated, it still came out just okay. A simple tomato soup on the menu would go a long way in elevating that dish. As for the latte, it reminded me of instant coffee—more “Folgers in your cup” than anything artisanal, and a bit watered down.

I also found the music choice really out of sync with the otherwise elegant and beautifully designed space. The decor suggests a calm, elevated experience, but the club-style tracks felt more suited to a Saturday night out than a café meant for relaxing or working.

Overall, I really wanted to love this place. It has so much going for it in terms of ambiance and design, but the food, service, and vibe didn’t quite match the...

Such a nice space and amazing having a queer space that's not focused on alcohol. Great place to hang, and it seemed like a good place to cowork during the day as well. The coffee, juice, waffle and panini were all delish. I tried the rizzi out of curiosity, not realizing it was blue raspberry flavored. I may be the only person on earth who doesn't like blue raspberry, so really this is a me issue, and I probably would have liked it if it was any other fruit flavor. Tasted similar to a seltzer and actually wasn't bad - not overly fake or sweet tasting. Definitely will be back and can't wait to try...