The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down over Potomac Yards. Open every night until midnight, buzz is anything but your typical coffee house. We’re your date place, your study spot, your guilty pleasure and a refuge from the mundane. Comfortable couches and intimate table settings make our lounge an ideal after dinner spot to drag out an evening with friends. buzz is also wi-fi ready with plenty of space to spread out and plug in while you enjoy a cup of coffee and dessert. Our event calendar will be buzzing with activity all month long for those looking for things to do in the neighborhood. Check out our happenings page to find out what’s going on this week at buzz.

NIGHTLY DESSERTS

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Life’s too short to skip dessert! End your evening with a signature dessert from our acclaimed bakery. Our plated desserts include a decadent espresso crème brûlée and other inspired sweets. The menu changes daily, so stop in tonight to appease your sweet tooth!

Gala Apple Bread Pudding
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce

Warm Cinnamon Laced Doughnuts
Vanilla Anglais, Bittersweet Chocolate, Fruit Coulis

Chai Creme Caramel
Raspberry Compote, Ginger Snap Cookie

Hot Belgian Chocolate Waffle
Banana Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce

Chocolate Trio
Milk Chocolate Brulee, Chocolate Bourbon Cake, White Chocolate Napoleon

Cheese Plate
Seasonal Fruit Compote, Crackers/Bread, Spiced Nuts

SAVORY GOODS
When you’re in a hurry or don’t want the formality of a restaurant’s dining room at meal times during the day, come into buzz for a slice of quiche or a savory pie. These satisfying, individual-sized pies are filled with hearty mixes — sure to be a lunchtime favorite and the perfect “frozen dinner” anytime!

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Quiche
Cheese & Broccoli
Leek & Mushroom
Lorraine

Breakfast (Maple Sausage, Cheddar & Swiss Cheeses)

Savory Pies
Jamaican Beef
Chicken Pot Pie
Vegetable
Amy's Chili Pie

Jambalaya

Steak & Cheese

ICE CREAM & SORBETS
Made fresh in-house with the highest quality ingredients, you’ll scream for buzz’s rich ice creams and refreshing sorbets.

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Ice Cream & Sorbets
Vanilla
Chocolate Chocolate Chip
Caramelized Banana
Pear Sorbet

APERITIFS & COCKTAILS
buzz lounge offers a unique perspective of refreshment. Taking a page from some of our sister restaurants, we have compiled a list of suggested wine or aperitif offerings to pair perfectly with each of our desserts in the lounge. Cheers!

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Martinis
Toasted Almond Martini
Chocolate Martini
Grasshopper
Lemon Cake-tini

Hot Liquored Drinks
Hot Apple Pie
Peppermint Mocha
Godiva White
Bailey's & Coffee
Grand Marnier & Coffee

Liquors
Amaretto, Bailey's, Buttershots, Chambord, Crème de Menthe, Crown Royale, Frangelico, Godiva,

Godiva White, Grand Marnier, Jameson, Peppermint Schnapps, Sambuca, Tuaca, Vanilla Stoli

WINE

Wines by the Glass & Bottle
2005 Shoofly BUZZ Cut White (Australia)
This blend of Verdelho, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling is full, juicy and bursting with lively tropical fruit flavors.

2005 Panacea Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley, California)

This clean, crisp, and refreshing wine is found only at Neighborhood Restaurant Group eateries and the Planet Wine shops. 

NV Panacea Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)

Full-bodied and dry, this California Cabernet is rich and smooth with balanced black pepper and dark berry flavors; a good match for lamb and beef entrees.

2004 Armantes Garnacha Tempranillo (Calatayud, Spain)
Plump, lush and fruity with smooth, soft tannins.

2005 Hillinger Secco (Burgenland, Austria)
This Pinot Noir sparkling Rose is made in the Prosecco style. Flavors of wild strawberries are followed by a long refreshing finish.

Champagne by the Bottle
Janisson & Fils Prestige Brut (Champagne, France)

Dessert Wine List
2004 Rinaldi Moscato d’Asti “Bug Juice” (Asti, Italy) 375 ml bottle
This lightly bubbly wine is full of refreshing peach and golden apple flavors.  It pairs well with fruit desserts (esp. pear, apple, citrus), non-chocolate mousses, soufflés, non-chocolate ice creams, sorbet, biscotti, & hazelnut cake.

2005 Chateau Hallet Sauternes (Bordeaux, France) 375ml bottle
This Sauternes has delicate floral aromas followed by rich flavors of honey and candied citrus fruit.  Enjoy a glass with almond cakes, apple/pear cakes, tarts, apricot desserts, or crème brulee.

Poppiano Vin Santo (Tuscany, Italy) 375 ml bottle
Although "Vin Santo" means holy wine, this dessert wine is definitely not reserved for church.  This traditional Italian wine is delicate and slightly creamy with flavors of honey-roasted nuts.  Pick up your biscotti and dip away...

2003 Domaine de la Rectorie Banyuls Mute Sur Grains (Languedoc, France) 375 ml bottle
This fortified wine from southern France has unique flavors of coffee, chestnut and black tea.  Lighter in style than most ports, this wine is an ideal match for chocolate and mocha flavored desserts.

NV The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series, Madeira New York Malmsey (Portugal) 750 ml bottle
This sweet, rich Madeira has deep flavors of caramel, toffee and vanilla almond.  It complements desserts featuring pecans or almonds, as well as custards, crème caramel, flan, and fig desserts.

1971 Pedro Ximenez Gran Reserva (Jerez, Spain) 750 ml bottle
Flavors of chocolate, figs, dates and nuts meld beautifully in this aged Sherry.  Chocolate nut desserts are a perfect match, or try it the Spanish way and pour it over vanilla ice cream.

2001 Marcato Passito di Durello (Lessini, Italy) 375 ml bottle
This wine, made from 100% Durello, combines toasty flavors of caramel and nuts with fruit flavors of orange blossom and apricot.  Try the Marcato with almond or hazelnut flavored desserts or a biscotti.

2004 Fulkerson Vidal Blanc Iced Wine (Finger Lakes, New York) 375 ml bottle
Ripe fruit flavors combine with lively acidity for a dessert wine that is as sweet and crisp as a New York state apple.  Drink this with cream and fruit desserts featuring stone fruits.

2004 di Lenardo Verduzzo “Pass the Cookies!” (Italy) 375 ml bottle
This late harvest wine is a deep golden color with aromas of acacia flowers.  Flavors of dried fruit and citrus combine with notes of caramel.  Goes great with - you guessed it - cookies!

2005 Fracchia Antichi Giochi Voulet (Italy) 750 ml bottle
This delightful softly sparkling Italian wine has fresh fruit flavors of red raspberry that is a perfect complement to all things chocolate.

2005 Santa Julia Tardio (Argentina) 500 ml bottle
This Argentinian wine is made from the aromatic varietals of Torrontes and Viognier.  Lush flavors of tangerine peel, orange blossom, and fig are in perfect harmony in this late harvest wine.  Pair it with fruit and custard desserts that feature orange or tropical fruits.

NV Brooks Tethys Late Harvest Riesling (Willamette Valley, Oregon) 375 ml bottle
This late harvest Riesling is sweet and rich with flavors of honey-dipped pears, and aromas of golden apples and rose petals.  Put this together with apple & pear desserts, custards, or orange soufflé and you have Liquid Gold!

Ports and Port-Style Wines
Ports are usually best enjoyed with blue cheese, walnuts, dark chocolate, nut desserts, and chocolate pecan pie. 

Taylor Fladgate 10 year Tawny Port (Portugal) 750 ml bottle

This Tawny Port is soft and silky in texture with nutty toasty flavors of brown sugar and vanilla.

2003 Romariz Vintage Port (Portugal)

Persistent flavors of black cherry, plum and chocolate mingle with hints of violet and spice.  This vintage port is round and supple with soft tannins and a long flavorful finish.

Thorn-Clarke 10 year “Tawny Port” (Barossa Valley, Australia)

2002 Steindorfer Trockenbeerenauslese Scheurebe (Austria) 375 ml bottle
Beautifully balanced and complex with tropical flavors of pineapple and mango with a finish that keeps on going.  Pair it with fruit desserts — especially pineapple!

2001 Gessinger Schlossberg Riesling Eiswein (Mosel, Germany) 375 ml bottle

Produced from grapes that have been hand-harvested after freezing on the vine, this ice wine is full and rich on the palate with concentrated flavors of honeyed fruit. 

NV Talijancich White Solero (Swan Valley, Australia)
This Australian "Sticky" has rich flavors of butterscotch, toffee, caramel and nuts.  Pair it with desserts that mirror these rich flavors and you have a tasty treat from Down Under!

2005 Dashe Cellars Late Harvest Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley, CA)
Sweet flavors of black raspberry, blackberry and cassis are complemented by luscious notes of chocolate and spice.  This Zin is best enjoyed with dark chocolate desserts or combinations of chocolate with raspberry.