Love Cafe 1501 LLC

Love Cafe ought to open more locations in the area - if I was still living in the U St. neighborhood I'd frequent this spot more often. I'm a huge fan of CakeLove's baked goods, especially their big, well-frosted cupcakes and their unique cake flavors. My favorite is their chocolate cake with cream and chocolate ganache. It's a perfect way to reward yourself after a hard day or a long week. And if you're looking for something savory to go before that slice of cake, LoveCafe offers sandwiches that are pretty solid -splurge on a grilled cheese with bacon if you're really going all out! Pros: awesome cakes, cupcakes and pastries; offers sandwiches Cons: Not open late most days more

I visit this shop almost everytime I visit DC. It is delicious! This time i had a slice of chocolate cake... more

I visit this shop almost everytime I visit DC. It is delicious! This time i had a slice of chocolate cake with a white cake layer in between. Be... more

Cupcake Bar Having a cupcake craving? This week, Love Cafe opens its cupcake bar, featuring customized, individual cupcakes served at room temperature. What's so important about the temperature? In the past, both Cake Love and Love Cafe kept cakes refrigerated and advised customers to let them thaw before serving. Now, those seeking instant gratification can get their fix their way. At the bar, customers have a choice of vanilla and chocolate cakes and a rotating selection of buttercreams: lemon, lime, strawberry, chocolate and vanilla. For some extra decadence, customize those cakes with jimmies, flavored sugars, candied peanuts and homemade toffee, for starters. More flavors and toppings will be available as Love Cafe gets a read on customer favorites and requests. --Melissa McCart (Express, Feb. 22, 2007) more