Does new café Mercy Me qualify as a secret spot near your West End DC apartment? You may pass it by, and only think that the seating area in the first floor of Yours Truly Hotel is just for overnight guests. But this plush, cozy café is open to all, and offers a menu of breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes that you’re sure to love.

Mercy Me serves breakfast all day, and has the comfortable atmosphere that many cafes can’t match. For the earlier hours, choose from breakfast tacos, bagel sandwiches, and delicious beverages, whether you keep it simple with nitro cold brew or opt for one of the fancy blended brunch cocktails. Lunchtime brings small plates, salads, and grilled pizza, including the incredible chorizo and pickled pepper pie with habanero honey. You can also just stop at Mercy Me for the sweets, like strawberry guava soft serve with toppings, or Latin American specialties like alfajores (dulce de leche sandwich cookies).