New Carrollton Cafe

Great place to hang around while waiting for my train. Coffee price is good.

Great food! Don't sleep on em'

The food here never disappoints. It's always fresh and healthy. You can get yogurt, a salad, a fresh fruit salad, sandwiches, burgers and a good selection of juices, hot drinks and sodas. I especially love their Jamaican beef patties - they have chicken and veggie patties too. It's a great place to wait for your next train/bus. I think (and I could be wrong) it is one of the only train stations that has a cafe like this within the station itself. Note, the one drawback is that there is no cafe area to sit. You either sit inside the Amtrak station area or as you go.

Unfortunately the lady who is working here at the time of this review
didn't seem to think she was in a customer service role. I stood at the counter waiting for her to finish loading some food into a container. She didn't acknowledge me and when she finally came to the counter she acted as if I pulled her out of her bed at 4am. Asked a question about the hot and cold options since it isnt listed on the menu and she failed at disguising her eye roll. Needless to say, I rolled myself 180 degrees and left. Don't want that attitude handing me my food.

4 dollar minimum on debit and credit purchases.

Disappointing Experience at New Carrollton Cafe

I have been a loyal customer of the New Carrollton Cafe for over two decades, but my recent visit left me deeply disappointed. Today, I decided to introduce my son to the Jamaican patties that I have cherished for years. Unfortunately, my experience was marred by an encounter with the cashier.

Upon noticing the cashier playing with her hair, I politely requested that she wash her hands before handling the food to avoid cross-contamination. Instead of acknowledging the concern and adhering to basic hygiene, she responded with a dismissive remark, suggesting I should eat at home.

As someone who values cleanliness and believes it's crucial in food establishments, this encounter was disheartening. It left me questioning the cafe's commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic environment. I never expected such a response, especially after being a loyal patron for so many years.

I believe it's essential for the management to address such issues promptly. If the cashier in question is not the owner, I strongly urge the management to consider appropriate actions, including retraining staff on hygiene practices. This experience has left me contemplating whether I should continue supporting a cafe that seemingly neglects such fundamental aspects of customer service.

I hope my feedback can contribute to improvements in the overall customer experience at the New Carrollton Cafe.

If I can rate no stars I would . This is not my 1st encounter with uncalled for and unnecessary rudeness while buying at the cafe. I stop here every morning to grab coffee and whatever else I may need and I’m never rude to anyone so when the lady threw my receipt in the bag with an attitude because I told her she can just put it in since my hand was already full it threw me for a loop and I said I’d never go back there but a few weeks later I said I’ll give them a try again . This was a few months ago . Well that lady just left to have her baby and there’s this new lady with curly hair and glasses and I’ve watched her be rude to some many people for no reason and today I got a taste of it because I tried to order a croissant sandwich along with my order but I didn’t know what they normally put in it . She was so rude I just told her nevermind . I should have walked out left my order and not pay but I really needed that coffee after working overnight. Then she proceeds to talk about me with the lady behind me as if I don’t understand them. At this point I think I’ll just take my money else where since they act like I’m begging them for the food I’m paying for .