Bowood by Niche is a concept by Chef Gerard Craft, located in the former home of Café Osage within Bowood Farms in the Central West End.
Part of the Niche Food Group, Bowood by Niche offers elegantly simple breakfast and lunch in a light-filled, urban garden oasis setting. Reservations are available through Tock with space available for walk-ins.
Gabe Mueller
Hands down my favorite brunch spot in town, and I love to brunch. Every meal I’ve had has been delicious. The atmosphere is great, whether you’re inside the main dining area or out amongst the plants. Definitely make reservations ahead of time, they are very popular (and for good reason!).
… moreSunny Park
Bowood is very a cool brunch spot. It’s connected to a plant nursery and a gift shop! Getting a reservation can be tough but if you can snag one, do it. If not, the wait isn’t too bad since you can walk around and shop on the side. The space has tons of natural light which I liked a lot. The menu isn’t huge, but everything on it sounds good. They’ve got great cocktails too. You can either share plates or just get your own, and either way it works. I tried the pancakes and they were insanely fluffy and sweet. The omelet was also super light and full of flavor. The service was friendly and fast, and I’d definitely come back again.
… moreChrisoula Kiriazis, MD
This beautiful space is comprised of a plant shop next to a restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. We visited on a weekday and found it extremely peaceful. And yes, the food was also delicious. Cacio e pepe scrambled eggs and yogurt parfait did not disappoint. You will need a reservation on the weekends…
… moreMacy Mesplay
What a great experience at Bowood! We came for breakfast on a Sunday morning right when they opened. They fill up fast so be sure to make a reservation or come early.
Atmosphere is fantastic with a plant shop attached to the restaurant. The patio looked beautiful and we can’t wait to return to dine outdoors. The service was great, super quick and attentive.
Definitely on the more expensive side for a breakfast, but it was worth it. We shared the French toast bread pudding…10/10 you must try it. Very decadent and could be split between multiple people. Cacio e Pepe eggs were to die for. Seriously so delicious with the arugula mix. The traditional breakfast platter was also great, potatoes could have been a little crispier.
Overall a great dining experience, we will be back!
… moreSean Lanham
We had an outstanding brunch experience at Bowood by Niche! The setting is beautiful and unique — a converted warehouse that also serves as a nursery, filled with plants and natural light. It creates a vibrant yet relaxing atmosphere that’s perfect for brunch.
The service was excellent — attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience feel seamless. We started with cocktails: the Hibiscus Rose 75 was light and floral, the Margot Spritz was bright and refreshing, and the Classic Aviation was perfectly crafted.
For food, we ordered the Classic Breakfast, the Egg Toast, and the Cacio e Pepe Eggs. Every dish was outstanding. The Egg Toast featured soft, creamy scrambled eggs layered on perfectly toasted bread, and the Cacio e Pepe Eggs were a creative and delicious twist on a classic pasta flavor. The Classic Breakfast was hearty and well-executed — everything you want from a traditional brunch plate.
Bowood by Niche is a true gem — incredible food, a stunning setting, and top-notch service. Highly recommend!
… moreElena
Get reservations in advance, we tried to walk in a month ago and it was a long wait ambiance is amazing, very airy and fresh. Drinks are good, the fig NA drink is delicious. Eggs benedict was already, poached eggs very perfect but the side potatoes didnt have any flavor. French toast bread pudding was very decadent. Service was good.
… moreAmy Meyerott
Had the loveliest brunch with a friend and we couldn’t decide between all of the options so we ordered 3 items and shared them. We ordered the heirloom tomato gazpacho because it was a blend of foods we wouldn’t imagine together and it was delicious and refreshing. This creativity won us over quickly. The Maryland Crab Benedict was also incredible and the Vermont cheddar waffle was absolutely perfect. We both ordered N/A drinks and they were refreshing and flavorful. Will definitely be back.
… moreferanda smith
So pretty! Especially as a new plant mom. I loved looking at all the plant options while sipping a cocktail and waiting to be seated. The cocktail selection was definitely different and not my favorite but the bartenders were EXTREMELY pleasant. The egg toast was FANTASTIC!!! Like I dream about it and would have it several times a week if I could. Nice soft scrambled eggs with the soft spread and flavor was on point. No complaints at all. The crab cakes were good although I thought they would be a bit thicker but the sauce and nice runny egg made up for the disappointment.
… moreStanley Johnson
MJ and I went this place to celebrate our anniversary. The decor was interesting. A nursery for plastic flowers and maybe some real ones is where you enter. Then you go to the restaurant.
MJ had been there before and loved the food. It was very good. I had a big burger with a lot of fries. She had a reuben sabwhich with fries. Both were excellent. Another place that serves good food.
… moreAntonio Marcelino
This place is pretty awesome. Excellent atmosphere with lots of natural light, and even ability to buy plants, etc. The food here is very good. Quality wise for breakfast food, I would rate it very high. I ordered the pancakes with strawberries and a side of twice scrambled eggs with cheese. Pancakes were unlike any other pancakes I’ve ordered. Think of them like a sweet cornbread or at least sweet corn meal based pancake which are much more filling than traditional pancakes. Eggs were cooked just right as well. My mother ordered the reuben sandwich with fries. I’m personally not a fan of rye bread or sauerkraut, but I could definitely appreciate the taste for those who do like it. Excellent quality, if you’re a fan of those items. Fries were thin straw-like fries (not a bad thing), but tasted great. Food wise I would rate it a 10/10. Service was not the best, though. We waited a very long time before our waiter came over and it seemed like their was a bit of confusion as to who was going to be our server. Even after the server was established, I felt like we didn’t have enough check-ins from our server. I would have actually ordered more items, but didn’t see the server frequently enough. That being said, DEFINITELY still a place to go checkout.
Overall review is a 9/10.
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