Capitol Square Bar & Grill

4.6

75 Reviews

$30 and under

African

1500 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003

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2 people

25 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem

Welcome to DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill!
We are pleased to announce that we are the first family restaurant serving the Hill East neighborhood. Located at the corner of E Capitol & 15th St on Historic Capitol Hill. The Cap Square Bar & Grill wants to be your place for reconnecting with friends and family as we reemerge from the pandemic.
DC Cap Square Bar & Grill is a reflection of our diverse community, and our cuisine aims to reflect that diversity, blending culture, great food, and ambiance for everyday dining as well as important celebrations such as birthdays, graduations, retirements, and rehearsal dinners. We hope that every visit to our restaurant will bring out the nostalgia of our historic Washington DC community and provide a relaxing place to enjoy fresh, healthy food, whether that is breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
We will strive to provide authentic American Cuisine and comfort food that will appeal to a broad variety of tastes with a touch of elegance and sophistication.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
African, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri, Sun 09:00–12:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:30–18:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–20:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(202) 507-8492
Website
http://www.capitolsquarebar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact us! 202-507-8492 or email catering@capitolsquarebar.com
Private party facilities
Please contact us! 202-507-8492 or email catering@capitolsquarebar.com

Location
1500 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003
Area
Capitol Hill
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Offers

Join us for our Happy Hour Monday through Friday!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 15:30 - 18:30
Join us for our Happy Hour Monday through Friday 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm! Enjoy Bar Bites & Drink Specials!

OXTAIL SPRING ROLLSUS$20.00
STUFFED SPRING ROLLS WITH BRAISED OXTAILS, RICE AND MOZARRELLA CHEESE
- Appetizer as a EntreeUS$0.00
Catfish Tempura 2pcUS$18.00
- Appetizer as a EntreeUS$0.00
CAPITOL SQUARE WINGSUS$18.00
FRIED RUBBED WINGS SERVED WITH OUR SIGNATURE SAUCE
- Appetizer as a EntreeUS$0.00
JERK WINGSUS$18.00
GRILLED AND BAKED WINGS MARINATED IN A SPICY JAMAICAN JERK SEASONING
- Appetizer as a EntreeUS$0.00
BANG BANG SHRIMPUS$16.00
TEMPURA FRIED SHRIMP SERVED WITH BANG BANG SAUCE
- Appetizer as a EntreeUS$0.00
MARYLAND CRAB MAC & CHEESEUS$16.00
MADE WITH LUMP CRAB MEAT AND CRUSTY ON TOP
- Appetizer as a EntreeUS$0.00
CALAMARIUS$16.00
BATTERED AND DEEP FRIED CALAMARI
- Appetizer as a EntreeUS$0.00
SUYAUS$14.00
LEAN SLICED SLOW GRILLED BEEF OR CHICKEN MARINATED AND GRILLED WITH YAYI SPICE SERVED WITH ONIONS AND CUCUMBER
- CHICKEN SUYA UPCHARGEUS$0.00
- BEEF SUYA UPCHARGEUS$4.00
- Appetizer as a EntreeUS$0.00
BRUSSEL SPROUTSUS$14.00
FLASH FRIED BRUSSEL SPROUTS, TOPPED WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE AND FETA CHEESE
- Appetizer as a EntreeUS$0.00
CRAB FRIESUS$18.00
STRAIGHT- CUT FRENCH FRIES SERVED WITH GARLIC AOLI
- Appetizer as a EntreeUS$0.00
PUFF PUFFUS$10.00
SOFT ROUND DOUGH TOPPED WITH CARAMEL, POWDER SUGAR
- Appetizer as a EntreeUS$0.00
SlidersUS$14.00
- ChickenUS$0.00
- Salmon upchargeUS$2.00
- Beef upchargeUS$4.00

Salads

CLASSIC CAESAR SALADUS$13.00
ROMAINE LETTUCE, PARMESAN, CROUTONS, CAESAR DRESSING
STACK COBB SALADUS$13.00
ARAGULA, TOMATOES, CRISPY BACON, HARD- BOILED EGGS, AVOCADO AND BLUE CHEESE
MIXED GREENS SALADUS$13.00
MIXED GREENS TOPPED WITH CRANBERRIES, MANDARIN ORANGES, BLUE CHEESE, SPICED WALNUTS WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING
Summer Grilled SaladUS$16.00
Beet GardenUS$16.00
Seafood CobbUS$22.00

Soups

CREAM OF CRAB cupUS$15.00
CREAMY SOUP MADE WITH JUMBO CRAB LUMP
Goat Pepper SoupUS$22.00

Sandwiches & Burgers

CAPITOL SQUARE BURGERUS$18.00
- SIDE SALADUS$0.00
- REGULAR FRIESUS$0.00
- NO CHEESEUS$0.00
- AMERICAN CHEESEUS$0.00
- SWISS CHEESEUS$0.00
- CHEDDAR CHEESEUS$0.00
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICHUS$15.00
- SIDE SALADUS$0.00
- REGULAR FRIESUS$0.00
- NO CHEESEUS$0.00
- AMERICAN CHEESEUS$0.00
- SWISS CHEESEUS$0.00
- CHEDDAR CHEESEUS$0.00
SALMON BLTUS$25.00
- SIDE SALADUS$0.00
- REGULAR FRIESUS$0.00
- NO CHEESEUS$0.00
- AMERICAN CHEESEUS$0.00
- SWISS CHEESEUS$0.00
- CHEDDAR CHEESEUS$0.00
Capitol Hill STEAK & CHEESEUS$25.00
- SIDE SALADUS$0.00
- REGULAR FRIESUS$0.00
- NO CHEESEUS$0.00
- AMERICAN CHEESEUS$0.00
- SWISS CHEESEUS$0.00
- CHEDDAR CHEESEUS$0.00
Crab Cake SandwichUS$26.00
Catfish Tempura SandwichUS$26.00
SlidersUS$14.00
- ChickenUS$0.00
- Salmon upchargeUS$2.00
- Beef upchargeUS$4.00

Entrees

Cajun Fettuccine PastaUS$12.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
- Chicken UpchargeUS$5.00
- Shrimp UpchargeUS$8.00
Blackened SalmonUS$30.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
Okro/Okra SoupUS$20.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
- Assorted MeatsUS$10.00
- CroakerUS$10.00
- ChickenUS$7.00
Egusi/Melon Seeds and SpinachUS$20.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
- Assorted MeatsUS$10.00
- CroakerUS$10.00
- ChickenUS$7.00
EFO/Riro/Vegatable soupUS$20.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
- ASSORTED MEATSUS$10.00
- CROAKERUS$10.00
- CHICKENUS$7.00
Banga / Palm Nut soupUS$20.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
- Assorted MeatsUS$10.00
- CroakerUS$10.00
- ChickenUS$7.00
Lamb ChopsUS$38.00
- Grilled onlyUS$0.00
- Marinated in Hawaiian SpicesUS$0.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
OxtailsUS$30.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
Curry GoatUS$25.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
Caribbean SnapperUS$45.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
Grits - CatfishUS$25.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
Grits - ShrimpUS$20.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
Chicken and Jollof RiceUS$20.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
Curry ChickenUS$20.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00
Crab cakesUS$38.00
- Side UpchargeUS$3.00
- Add on ShrimpUS$8.00
- Add on SalmonUS$12.00
- Add on ChickenUS$5.00
- Add on CoarkerUS$10.00
- Add on GoatUS$10.00
- Add on StakeUS$10.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - GlassUS$14.00
- Cline Pinot Gris - BottleUS$44.00

Vegetarian

MUSHROOM PICATTAUS$15.00
FETTCINE PASTA TOSSED IN OLIVE OIL, LEMON AND CAPERS

Sides

SEASONAL VEGETABLESUS$6.00
SAUTEED GARLIC SPINACHUS$6.00
Honeybutter CORN BREADUS$6.00
MASHED POTATOESUS$6.00
POUNDED YAMSUS$6.00
MAC ‘N’ CHEESEUS$8.00
PLANTAINSUS$6.00
WHITE RICEUS$6.00
JOLLOF RICEUS$8.00
COCONUT RICEUS$6.00
FRENCH FRIESUS$6.00
TRUFFLE FRIESUS$8.00
Pepper SauceUS$2.00
GritsUS$6.00

Dessert

Rum CakeUS$15.00
Chocolate Lava CakeUS$15.00
Vanilla IcecreamUS$8.00
Lemon PoundcakeUS$13.00
CheesecakeUS$8.00
Apple CasseroleUS$15.00
Bread puddingUS$15.00

What 75 people are saying

Capitol Square Bar & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Capitol Square Bar & Grill offers "authentic, delicious" West African cuisine with "large portions" and "incredible value." Diners praise the "amazing" service, "intimate" setting, and diverse menu perfect for brunch or a "date night." The "innovative" food and "top tier" customer service make it a standout choice.

75 Reviews

C
Candy
Richmond29 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
OMG! This is the place to be for delishous african cuisine. I dined on the fried filet catfish that was cooked to perfection, very tasty with Jolie rice and cabbage. All was absolutely taseful. The waitress was extremely helpful with my dinner choice and the meal came quick and hot. I felt like I was at home. I'm coming back real soon.
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Tina
Washington DC41 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for brunch on a Sunday. The food was great and the service was great.
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Glenn VIP
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our go-to for authentic, delicious West African food on this side of the Atlantic!
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Ashley
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bomb services , bomb food, bomb everything. I will be coming back
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Jalen VIP
Baltimore3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is always so good! I’ve been for brunch and dinner service. The restaurant is intimate so service is always amazing. I’ve had a a few dishes and they never disappoint. The Jerk chicken wings and blackened chicken are my faves
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G
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is delicious. Large portions. Incredible value. Our favorite place now.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Let me start with the food, good and a nice size portion, the place looks nice however it is tight in there. It’s a two level place just to inform those that like to sit up stairs. There was an event going on at time, but the server RJ made sure she assisted us in a good time. RJ good server, nice, and respectful. The appetizer was good love how the shrimp was big and thick, my cousin said the calamari was ok. Our entrance took a little long to come out but our server RJ did apologize. I’m not sure about there drinks due to I had water, my cousin wasn’t to proud with her drink, Overall nice place, good food, and solid vibes. If I was to rate this 3.5/4 out of 5.
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Hakeem
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Love the diversity in the menu & nice place for a date night dinner.
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Charles
Las Vegas4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service. Very nice waitress, very personable. Started playing light music in the background for us. Food was good. Coffee was really good. It was a nice breakfast.
Capitol Square Bar & GrillResponded on 23 January 2025
Dear Charles, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It means a lot to hear that you’re happy with your dining experience at our restaurant. Your kind words motivate us to keep providing the best possible experience. Hope to see you whenever you are back in the area! Regards, Lorenzo Miller Director of Operations
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Earl
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed everything about this location minus the food I ordered. I ordered the curry chicken and the chicken was not fully baked (slightly raw) and I couldn't taste the curry seasoning. The carrots were drenched in some seasoning that did not appease my tastbuds at all. Overall the service and ambiance of this location was super chill. I would possibly go back to visit the bar for 1 or 2 drinks. However, I was not satisfied with my entree at all.
Capitol Square Bar & GrillResponded on 8 January 2025
Dear Earl, Thank you for your feedback on your recent visit to our restaurant. We take guests input seriously as we strive to improve the quality of our food, service, and overall dining experience. I want to sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations with our food. I understand how disappointing this must have been and I am committed to making it right. I would like to invite you back at your convenience to experience the dish again as well as other items on the menu so we can demonstrate the standards of excellence we aim for. Please let me know a day and time that works best for you and I will personally reserve your table. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. I look forward to welcoming you back soon. Tecla Tawonezvi Managing Partner
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FAQs

Capitol Square Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 507-8492.

Capitol Square Bar & Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

25 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Google Map for Capitol Square Bar & Grill

1500 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003

Additional information

Area
Capitol Hill
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri, Sun 09:00–12:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:30–18:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–20:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
African, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.capitolsquarebar.com/
Phone number
(202) 507-8492
Catering
Please contact us! 202-507-8492 or email catering@capitolsquarebar.com
Private party facilities
Please contact us! 202-507-8492 or email catering@capitolsquarebar.com

Capitol Square Bar & Grill

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Join us for our Happy Hour Monday through Friday!

Appetizers

OXTAIL SPRING ROLLSUS$20.00

Catfish Tempura 2pcUS$18.00

CAPITOL SQUARE WINGSUS$18.00

JERK WINGSUS$18.00

BANG BANG SHRIMPUS$16.00

MARYLAND CRAB MAC & CHEESEUS$16.00

CALAMARIUS$16.00

SUYAUS$14.00

BRUSSEL SPROUTSUS$14.00

CRAB FRIESUS$18.00

PUFF PUFFUS$10.00

SlidersUS$14.00

Salads

CLASSIC CAESAR SALADUS$13.00

STACK COBB SALADUS$13.00

MIXED GREENS SALADUS$13.00

Summer Grilled SaladUS$16.00

Beet GardenUS$16.00

Seafood CobbUS$22.00

Soups

CREAM OF CRAB cupUS$15.00

Goat Pepper SoupUS$22.00

Sandwiches & Burgers

CAPITOL SQUARE BURGERUS$18.00

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICHUS$15.00

SALMON BLTUS$25.00

Capitol Hill STEAK & CHEESEUS$25.00

Crab Cake SandwichUS$26.00

Catfish Tempura SandwichUS$26.00

SlidersUS$14.00

Entrees

Cajun Fettuccine PastaUS$12.00

Blackened SalmonUS$30.00

Okro/Okra SoupUS$20.00

Egusi/Melon Seeds and SpinachUS$20.00

EFO/Riro/Vegatable soupUS$20.00

Banga / Palm Nut soupUS$20.00

Lamb ChopsUS$38.00

OxtailsUS$30.00

Curry GoatUS$25.00

Caribbean SnapperUS$45.00

Grits - CatfishUS$25.00

Grits - ShrimpUS$20.00

Chicken and Jollof RiceUS$20.00

Curry ChickenUS$20.00

Crab cakesUS$38.00

Vegetarian

MUSHROOM PICATTAUS$15.00

Sides

SEASONAL VEGETABLESUS$6.00

SAUTEED GARLIC SPINACHUS$6.00

Honeybutter CORN BREADUS$6.00

MASHED POTATOESUS$6.00

POUNDED YAMSUS$6.00

MAC ‘N’ CHEESEUS$8.00

PLANTAINSUS$6.00

WHITE RICEUS$6.00

JOLLOF RICEUS$8.00

COCONUT RICEUS$6.00

FRENCH FRIESUS$6.00

TRUFFLE FRIESUS$8.00

Pepper SauceUS$2.00

GritsUS$6.00

Dessert

Rum CakeUS$15.00

Chocolate Lava CakeUS$15.00

Vanilla IcecreamUS$8.00

Lemon PoundcakeUS$13.00

CheesecakeUS$8.00

Apple CasseroleUS$15.00

Bread puddingUS$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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