Janet Forlini knows the power of community, and that’s all thanks to her mother. In the ‘90s, Janet’s mom purchased an independent local newspaper in the hamlet where they lived, just beyond Boston’s borders. Now 25 years later, the weekly publication continues to be the glue that holds the community together. Janet saw a similar opportunity to bring people together through java, and so she opened Clove & Cedar Coffeebar in her adopted hometown of Bethesda.
The cafe serves as a meeting place for the community at large, as well as a space where Janet and her team can highlight other local businesses and global causes that are close to their hearts. They do it all while serving delicious cups of joe and light bites. Stop in for your morning latte with almond, soy, or oat milk and add an order of the overnight oats or chia seed pudding for a light breakfast. If you’re craving something sweeter, try a chocolate-stuffed croissant, a blueberry-flecked muffin, or a breakfast cookie. The cafe also offers savory noshes like egg sandwiches and stuffed bagel holes.
