Cashion’s Eat Place (Adams Morgan)

Cashion’s Eat Place
1819 Columbia Road N.W.
(1-5 Eggs)

General: (4.5)

Living in the neighborhood I’d always walked by Cashion’s Eat Place and never stopped to eat there. This restaurant has definitely won my patronage. From its ingredients to its service to its value this restaurant provides an excellent weekend brunch experience. Brunch entrees ranged between $10 and $15 and were all well worth the money. If you’re looking for a good brunch in DC you’ll be very likely to find it here.

Ambiance: (4)

The restaurant setting was pleasant. It has outdoor and indoor seating. The weather was optimal for outside seating when we went, which meant a long wait if one wanted to sit outside. They gave us an estimate of over an hour to get a table outside while there was not wait to sit inside, so we sat inside. I found the differential in waiting time very peculiar. The décor was French and very classic. Walls were decorated with antique pictures that attributed to the classic feel. The bright whites of the table cloths were accentuated by the light coming from the sky light on the ceiling which made the feel of the restaurant very fresh and lively. The restaurant gave off a very “gourmet feel” with its decorations, but was not overdone and contrived. The dining room was a bit small and cramped, but that did not cause any significant discomfort or compromise the mood.

Coffee: (3.5)

Cashion’s coffee was generally of good quality. It was not over roasted, they used flavorful beans, and brewed it well. Although it was good coffee my personal preference in coffee is for something a little bolder in taste. The servers were very attentive with regards to coffee refills; no one in the table ever got to the bottom of their cup (very nice). I did not get the chance to ask whether to coffee was ground at the restaurant or not, but would not be surprised if it was.

Service: (5)

Our server was attentive to our particular preferences, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the food they served and the establishment’s history. As I mentioned earlier, coffee refills were frequent. The descriptions and recommendations on the food from the server very were effective, demonstrating competent service-staff training perhaps. The food came out in impeccable timing, long enough to have conversation, but prompt enough to avoid any complaints.

Food: (4.5)

The food at Cashion’s was overall excellent, particularly for the price. Although the number of items in the brunch menu was not large, the dishes they offered were varied enough to satisfy most preferences. It’s the kind of place that does a small number of dishes but does them all well. The menu varies slightly from week to week although the main staples are unlikely to be absent. Cashion’s French cuisine definitely left a good impression with me, particularly because of the ingredients they used. They ground the bison and beef for their burgers the same morning, offered the choice of chicken or duck eggs, had very high quality sausage, and fresh squeezed their orange juice among many other things. Their French toast was a delight with very complex flavors and served with caramelized apples. Their eggs were cooked perfectly on all different styles the table ordered, including poached. Their desserts were also full of rich flavors to present the palette with something more than the simple flavors of sugar and cinnamon powder. Servings were moderately sized and the restaurant’s cooks elaborated the food’s flavors just sufficiently to avoid overwhelming. A great brunching experience.