T & J Cafe

TJ’s is pretty good considering the constraints under which they operate — a small space and modest number of nearby employees. The salad/​hot food bar has some good choices although the variety from day-​to-​day is modest. The proprietors are Korean and the best dishes on the hot bar reflect that — try the Korean green salad, marinated grilled veggies, dumplings, grilled tofu or the cellophane noodles. The American dishes are more middling in quality (like the meat loaf). Prices are somewhat high but no more so than most places in North Bethesda (it’s hard to get a sandwich or salad and a soft drink for under $ 10 in North Bethesda).

Closest to my work and I tend to stop by once in a while for chips or breakfast.
Breakfast is pretty good especially if you get the platters. Two eggs, choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, two slices of toast with choice of jelly or butter, and potatoes for $ 3.70. Can’t beat that. The eggs are a bit greasy, toast isn’t toasted all the way, needs some salt and pepper. You get what you pay for.
I’ve had lunches here but only sandwiches. Fairly good, seems fresh but sometimes lacks flavor. A bit expensive, $ 6 just for a sandwich no chips or even a pickle. They have a hot food and salad bar as well.
Nothing fancy but just a quick place to grab and go if you work around the neighborhood. I will continue to return for the breakfast deal just because I’m desperate. LOL

Well priced, and great to stop by when you forget to bring your lunch. Usually grab the Democracy — basically their Reuben, and the combo add on for +$ 1.79 — chips and soda. Always good, and always fresh there.

Consistently good. No frills but a highly decent salad bar and sandwich menu. Really the only game in town for anyone working in Democracy Plaza.