So yes, I fell for the social media hype and made my way to Yellow... only to be greeted by a line that looked like it required a boarding pass. Hard pass. I genuinely think social media has us all in a chokehold--one place goes viral and suddenly perfectly good spots nearby are just... ignored. Thankfully, I have zero FOMO, so I pivoted and walked into this place instead. Best decision. It was busy--don't get me wrong--but in a normal, "weekend brunch rush" kind of way. Not the "wait an hour to prove a point to Instagram" kind of chaos. We grabbed a cold brew, a pain suisse, and a croque monsieur. Everything was reasonably priced, and more importantly, everything looked (and tasted) ridiculously good. The backyard? Genuinely stunning. The kind of aesthetic that people think they're getting in those viral spots. We grabbed a couple of chairs, soaked it all in, and ended up having a really beautiful, relaxed brunch. They've got water stations, the staff is happy to walk you through the menu if you need it--just an overall easy, pleasant experience. Honestly, unless your main goal is to tell people you went to the Georgetown hotspot of the week, skip the hype and come here. If your goal is actually good food and a great vibe, this place delivers. read more

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Not nearly as good as it used to be. Pate was bland. Totally flavorless. Served with no mustard or cornichon. Even the opera cake also disappointing.. Sorry to see this busy, expensive Georgetown cafe going down hill. read more

Boulangerie Christophe in DC is one of those places that truly transports you--the moment you walk in, you're met with the warm, fresh aroma of pastries and a lively, bustling café atmosphere that feels straight out of the south of France. It's clearly a popular spot, so I'd recommend getting there early--there's a good amount of seating, but it fills up quickly, and while there's usually a line to order, it's absolutely worth the wait. Just be prepared that parking in the area can be a bit tricky. The food was outstanding across the board. We ordered a flan, a mango-flavored dessert (name aside, it was incredible), and two crepes--all beautifully made and full of flavor. I had the salmon with an egg on the side, which was especially memorable: rich and satisfying, yet still light and well-balanced. A special shoutout to Neve, who provided exceptional service. She had an impressive memory and got every detail of our order exactly right, all while being warm and attentive. It's easy to see why this bakery has earned such a strong reputation--the quality, authenticity, and overall experience really stand out. Whether you're stopping in for a quick pastry or a full meal, Boulangerie Christophe delivers a charming, genuinely French café experience that's well worth a visit! read more

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What a cute spot to stop by and pick up a sandwich, pastry, or coffee! They have a back of the shop for you to go and enjoy the nice weather. Service is quick and they have a great variety of different options. Feels very much so like a real French coffee shop! read more

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Love a bakery with a full and colorful display case right in the door. It always turns a potential quick stop to a desire to grab something or multiple something's and really enjoy your visit. Boulangerie Christophe is such a cute location, and their backyard deck and hangout space was perfect to sit back on a hot day, sip my tea, and enjoy a fresh and delicious apricot croissant. Service was quick and helpful, and has inspired me to return on my next venture into Georgetown. read more

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What an excellent little bakery! You walk in and instantly see cases full of exquisite pastries and baked goods. Behind the cases and register is an outdoor seating area that can be covered and heated in the winter. It's so cute! It's decorated with plants and photos and feels so welcoming, even in winter. The pastries were delicious! I had a pistachio croissant and the dough was flaky and light. The filling was rich and creamy. I would love to come back! read more

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I stopped in here on a whim while I was strolling through the neighborhood on my break. It was lively and bustling. I noticed the front desk cashiers were speaking French, so it definitely set the scene. Honestly, I wasn't sure what I wanted, but they had an assortment of pastries and croissants. I opted to get a slice of lemon bread. It was really good! It was light, airy, and had lemon zest garnish on top. I would like to come back again and be seated. read more

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This is a fun French place to stop in to. The setting takes you right to Paris. So lovely to sit in the back. However, the food is only ok. Everything to me can be described as ehh. They also take your order before you ever get to see everything, so good luck not just panicking and ordering whatever is just right in front of me. I went on a random Tuesday. Had a hard time ordering and getting a table. Their bathroom was also out of all toilet paper and paper towel... read more

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I asked the staff if they had anything gluten-free, and it took them a minute to get back to me. They had misplaced their allergen menu, so they couldn't guarantee anything. A quick Google search confirmed that I could have the raspberry macaron. The filling and cream were delicious, but the actual macaron was very sweet and sugary. I wasn't able to finish it as it was too much sugar! Why the three stars? Although there was plenty of seating available, it was all dirty. There was a ton of trash on the ground, and the tables were full of crumbs and very sticky. I'm assuming they're understaffed, but they should definitely have someone cleaning. read more

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Popped into Boulangerie Christophe for the first time. I ordered a fresh-squeezed orange juice, which was refreshing, along with a Pain aux raisins pastry that was delicious and the perfect pick me up. It felt like a quick escape to France. I'll definitely be back to try more. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. read more

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It's a cute French bakery with a lot of interesting options for dessert. I tried pistachio cream dessert - it was very light and not too sweet. I also ordered croissant with egg and cheese - which was good but overwhelmingly cheesy. I would definitely come back to try other desserts. read more

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Came back after, probably, a year or more of not being in the area. Still great selection of desserts and fancy breads. The service was thoughtful and welcoming. We also enjoyed the nicely decorated area at the back. Happy to come back when we are in Georgetown again! read more

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Nice spot, definitely good baked goods. The tuna sandwich looks so good. I got an oat milk cap and an almond croissant. It was good, personally I enjoy the paste for croissants this was more of a chopped almond filling. When heated it was a bit softer, but very good and lots of layers. More chewy. I tried the tomato goat quiche too and it was quite good. The service was quite nice, very attentive and helpful. Lastly the seating was nice, plenty of room. There were some birds in there too really added to the feel. read more

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Passed by here then stopped in since the desserts caught my attention. My niece and I had the hardest time picking. They all looked delish! We chose 4 to split. Our favorites were the Fraisier and Palais Royal. Service was speedy and friendly. Had a nice area in back to sit in, quiet and chill. Definitely will come back. read more

Waste of time If you want breakfast, you have to read the fine print. Pastries when they open at 7:30. If you do want to have one of their crepes come back an hour later Parking's on the street counter services milquetoast read more

Excellent retreat with dining on outdoor patio on Wisconsin Ave in Georgetown. Choices are pastries, pasta, quiches, and omelettes. Lovely baquettes. read more

- all the pastries and bread looked so beautiful - decor is cute. indoor outdoor at the same time area for seating - you cleanup after yourself - croissants are too bready for my liking instead of flaky. would come back to try a cake instead of bready pastry - long line but moves fast read more

So many tempting pastries, breads, and cakes to choose from, where to begin?! We shared a delicious chicken salad croissant which was somehow buttery and creamy without feeling too heavy. We also bought a big piece of berry clafoutis recommended by the staff to go- very traditional French dessert (we ended up having it for breakfast the next day!). It was very tart which I didn't mind but be aware of that. The custard wasn't too sweet though. Definitely recommended even though there is so much competition on Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown. read more

The line moves fast! Worth a visit. The mille-feuille was delicious--creamy, flaky layers and lightly sweet. The ham and cheese sandwich was also delish! I'm not a huge ham person, but the cheese balanced it so well. It was heated up too which was nice! read more

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The chef at Park Hyatt recommended us. We walked over from hotel and it was 5 min before opening. It opened right on time. Friendly face and they were so nice. read more

So happy my friend took me here one Sunday early afternoon! Even on a super busy day (during Georgetown's fall festival weekend), the line moved quickly and we were able to snag a seat in the open-air seating area in the back. We shared an apricot pastry, and I had a ham and cheese croissant for a late brunch. Based on other reviews, I'll definitely be back to pickup baguettes and treats to bring my family over Christmas and would love to try their larger dishes sometime. read more

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This spot really took me back to Paris! I had heard of this place from a friend so we decided to skip the line at another popular cafe in Georgetown and go here instead. They are super quick with their service here. A bit chaotic with all the people ordering but we were able to get our order placed quickly. We got two coffees and two pastries. There were so many amazing pastries to choose from but we got the pistachio dessert and a chocolate eclair. We took the desserts to go but they were both phenomenal. The pistachio one particularly was not too sweet, and very light. The eclair could have been a bit crispier on the outside but i loved the inside chocolate filling. I want to go back and try some of the savory items. read more

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The apricot tart was exactly what I needed. The bread was soft and flaky with a creamy and smooth filling that balanced well with the tart fruit. There was a bit of a line but it moved fast. The ordering itself was a bit confusing since it was not straightforward whether the ordering was done at the register or before hand but maybe that was just me. The atmosphere was great as well. A cute are with plants in the back as well as a nice view out to georgetown in the front. read more

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We stopped at this place as part of our food tour in Georgetown, called cobblestones and croissants... I left a review about that on Viator. The place is known for having the best croissants in the DC area. The chef is French and came exclusively to this area to bring his famous croissants to the US. The chef has won several awards for his croissants, which are authentically made with butter. Something I learned while having my croissant was that croissants made with 100% butter are not folded into the well-known crescent shape, they are straight. Croissants that are folded into the crescent shape have something in addition to butter fat. Butter or not, I will always be down to munch on a croissant! We tried the almond croissant, and it is by far the best croissant I've ever had in my life. My favorite is in Las Vegas at the Bouchin Bakery, and I am sorry to say that the one from this place is my new favorite. The croissant was so buttery and flaky. You could literally peel the layers off and each bite had a wonderful buttery flavor. The top had a nice sheen and gloss and it was sweetened just right. The café is very busy and it is a bit deceiving because all of the seating is in the back. As you walk in and go past the place where you order and cash register, the bakery opens into a quaint quad that looks like a garden. It is shaded by a pergola to protect from the elements and while we were there, the sun came out so we were able to enjoy our croissants in the midmorning sun. We were lucky and we found a table large enough for our party. While we were there, everybody around us was also enjoying their pastries. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, and kept the tables and the area very clean. I definitely recommend this place. If you wanna try the world's best croissant while you are in DC, actually the Georgetown area. You will not regret it. Enjoy! read more

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Saturday morning with friends was absolutely wonderful at Boulangerie Christophe. Be prepared for a line out the door and down the sidewalk, but for once, it's worth it. The food is that good. The chocolate coissant was the best I have ever had, very flaky, The French love to cook with butter and this place carries that in style. My ham and cheese baguette was delicious. Real hot chocolate (not hot cocoa!) to drink. Just magnificent. The back patio area was interesting. At first it can get a little loud when there are many people, but as the weather cleared, they opened the roof! and let the light in. read more

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Cute coffee and pastry shop with a nice back patio. The food was okay- we got a tomato pie and a pain de chocolat. The decor is cute and it is spacious. read more

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They sell you $8 stale pastry (opera cake) and a cold latte. If you want to be punished for buying overpriced pastry, you go to Christophe. Terrible read more

Delightful French bakery in the heart of Georgetown. I've been trying to come here for quite a while and finally had the chance. There was a line when i visited but the line did move fast. The staff were very nice and friendly. Everything looked so good, but I ended up with a fruit tart and chocolate croissant. Both were delicious and transported me back to Paris with each bite. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Finally had the chance to enjoy desserts at this wonderful spot! On past visits (always on a Saturday), the line was too long, but going during the week worked perfectly. We ordered three desserts -- the Moulin Rouge, Colombo, and the pistachio one -- and all were absolutely delicious. The coffee and hot chai latte were also outstanding. The patio is charming, and the dessert display looks like something straight out of a French bakery. Everything we tried truly had that authentic French taste. Highly recommend! read more

Boulangerie Christophe - Moulin Rouge to the left (Raspberries and chocolate taste), Colombo on top (Coconut and passion fruit taste) and Pistachio - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Lovely pastries and lunch options. A bit chaotic sitting and getting your food, but mainly because it can get busy with the shopping crowd...not sure if that can be helped, but did impact overall dine-in experience. read more

"Stale and disappointing for $10." "They were stale and not worth the price." "Expected fresh, got stale instead." "Not fresh at all, pretty disappointing." "Stale madeleines, not worth $10." read more

French feeling with attitude to match. Great croissants, very expensive bread($9 but made with imported wheat?) Omelette ok but not much volume ( French proportion?) but egg Benedict spot on. Coffee as good as it gets in large mug. Worth a visit for pastry and coffee. Large back garden area with covered area and out front seating as well as adequate inside seating. Lots of French speakers abound. Try it( that's not speaking French of course) read more

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I came around opening on a Sunday morning to enjoy a nice quiet morning coffee with my book and I have discovered a new favorite bakery! The service is quick and the baristas are so friendly. They are happy to give recommendations and answer any questions you have. The display case is gorgeous and packed with all kinds of yummy fresh pastries and croissants and such. I settled on the apricot croissant, a vanilla latte, and a crème brûlée to go. There's a cute open air courtyard in the back to sit in and get a breeze. Oh my goodness, everything was so delicious and it was the perfect time to go for some peace before everyone in Georgetown wakes up! Will be back to try more soon. read more

Boulangerie Christophe - Apricot croissant and vanilla latte - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I stopped in on a whim and was pleasantly surprised by the amazing selection of pastries and desserts. Since I was craving something more filling, I tried the veggie sandwich, as most of the other options were pre-cooked meats. It would be even better if they offered more made-to-order meals, which would definitely boost my rating. The patio-style seating is so charming, and the staff was warm and welcoming. read more

Cute interior and nice patio area, but the staff is rude, the queue is very poorly organized and the food is overpriced. Definitely don't recommend waiting in line for an $8 pastry. read more

Had the most delicious pastries here while on a recent trip to DC. Their Paris-Breste was absolutely incredible and the chocolate eclair was to die for. I am so glad I stopped by. read more

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Great food. The service not so much. Too many people behind the counter, but each person does not have a set job. We were a big group and as each person ordered she would give them their order, and then take the next person which made it take so long... instead of grabbing three almond croissants at once she would grab one, then take the order, then grab one, etc. Also forgot to give us a coffee. Instead of making the coffee first, they made it last, so the coffee came when we were done eating. read more

Authentic French pastries and sandwiches! The workers were very helpful and knowledgeable about ingredients used. The outside patio was beautiful, it felt like a European escape! read more

Nearly everyday since February 11, 2024 when I was here - I've thought about how good the mushroom quiche I had at Boulangerie Christophe was. Ok, that might be a bit of exaggeration. It's probably more like 75% of days. It was that good though. In the immortal words of Ja'mie, it was "so quiche." I also tried something sweet there... but I can't even remember what it was. It was overtaken in memory by the quiche. I think the quiche might have had creme fraiche ... and/or cream cheese in it. It was pretty rich. One thing that is pretty cool about this location is that there is a like a bad covered patio portion of the bakery. It's almost like a little secret hidden oasis with plenty of tables and chairs that's like half outside. Does anyone want to go get quiche with me? read more

Great cozy cafe, loved it! The pastry was absolutely amazing, and the service was very good. The café has a cozy atmosphere, and I especially loved the backyard ambience. I would definitely recommend this place to others. read more

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