Kirstens Cafe, Silver Spring - Closed.

[cjsadler]

Someone mentioned Kirsten's Cafe (at 16th and Georgia) to me the other day for good pastries, including some seldom seen items (in DC) like Paris-Brests. Never heard of this place.

[marsonanne]

Someone mentioned Kirsten's Cafe (at 16th and Georgia) to me the other day for good pastries, including some little seen items (in DC) like Paris-Brests. Never heard of this place.

I've been to Kirsten's a few times, and it's been consistently excellent. The food is rock-solid but also a little creative and fun. Great, fresh-tasting salads (try the chunky egg-and-potato salad); good pastries and desserts; hearty sandwiches. Friendly counter service, too. It's a small space but very kid-friendly. (There's a kids' table that used to have a blackboard wall next to it, but I think the wall was down for renovation during my last visit.)

[JeffC]

I really enjoy weekend breakfast at Kirsten's. They serve a good veggie omelet and excellent pancakes/French toast/Belgian waffles, with real maple syrup. It's a good place to take the Sunday paper and have a relaxed breakfast. A friendly staff, good prices, and relaxed atmosphere make it a regular on our Sunday breakfast rotation.

[mame11]

Um. Do you think she'd open an outpost in NoVA. Say in Clarendon. The corner of Wilson and Hudson would be nice. Cute place. Bet the chef/owner would get along with Michael Landrum:

"Owner/Chef Kirsten Shippey understands the value in today's world of professionally prepared, delicious entrées, appetizers, and baked goods that are reasonably price"

Must check it out this coming weekend.

[xcanuck]

Sadly, Kirsten's Cafe is now closed. I went by this afternoon to get a cup of coffee and was disappointed to see that it had closed. No reason was given. Their other restaurant (Red Dog Cafe) is still open.

It's a shame to lose such a good local source for pastries, coffee, etc.

[squidsdc]

Sadly, Kirsten's Cafe is now closed. I went by this afternoon to get a cup of coffee and was disappointed to see that it had closed. No reason was given. Their other restaurant (Red Dog Cafe) is still open.

It's a shame to lose such a good local source for pastries, coffee, etc.

I'm sorry to hear that. Funny thing, when we were driving home this evening I happened to note that the space looked dark...and I was pretty certain that I usually saw some sort of lighting inside. While I only at there once, I kept meaning to go back...but the shopping center is pretty much off the beaten path for me and not easily accessed.