Surprised by some of the reviews as we had a great experience at Bread & Chocolate. Being in business since 1978, they clearly have been doing a number of things right. Service was quick and friendly, portions were a good size and reasonably priced, and the food was great. They have a number of options - breakfast sandwiches, omelets, lattes, coffee, teas - and we enjoyed everything we tried. They try to go with a European cafe ambiance and have a nicely set-up interior which is perfect for breakfast/brunch/meetings and a large outdoor patio. It was like a sauna inside early in the morning so we opted for outside which was cooler and more comfortable. read more

Pretty solid place to eat downtown I had a nice meal with my cousin and he likes these sort of places so I figured why not. I ended up getting a western omelette and a cup of tea as well as a chocolate croissant. The chocolate croissant was so so The Omelette was good and the tea was nothing spectacular. I wish they had more flavors The major draw for this place is the outdoor seating which is a good spot to sit in and people watch just off of m street. It's always nice to watch yuppies walk by Price is good given the amount and quality of the food No service issues. Parking in this area is Street and it's pretty easy to find but you might have to pay a little bit for it depending on the time of day. Overall I would definitely come back read more

Good food, great coffee, amazing service. The location is close to the national mall. read more

Bread & Chocolate - Black coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Stumbled upon Bread & Chocolate since it was walking distance from our hotel in Georgetown and it was a great find. Casual breakfast spot with baked goods to go and a relaxed vibe. The staff was very friendly and attentive, the cappuccino was good, and we enjoyed the scrambled eggs, hash browns, and quiche. Convenient, quick, with seating and clean bathrooms--perfect for an easy breakfast. read more

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Bread and Chocolate is somewhat of an institution having been around so long. I like that you can order and receive your drink on ceramic. There are some decent pastries as well. This is more of a table service pastry shop than a stand and order. The inside has an upscale vibe. Overall a decent choice. read more

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Went here last week and was pleasantly surprised to see a vegan section on their menu - - big help for those of us not eating eggs or dairy. The service was super friendly. Dining room has quite a few tables. Food came out in good time. And the vegan scramble was pretty good. read more

Bread & Chocolate - Vegan scramble with avocado:) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Right next to Kaiser, so came for coffee and a snack. The employee at the cashier greets and immediately asks you what you'd like to order even though the pastry shelves are deeper in. Hm. The pastries looked great, but I hesitated when I saw a few flies buzzing within the glass shelves and employees who didn't seem to care. ...still ordered a few danishes. They tasted great. Ordered cappuccino and that tasted good too. Good size. However, cashier didn't seem to want me to "dine in" for some reason. Kept pushing for a togo order. Ended caving but got a plate for my pastry. Then i accidentally knocked over my to go cup coffee while swatting at these malicious mosquitos. Knocked it all over myself and my stuff T-T This would not have happened if I had a ceramic cup, so I went in and told the cashier and all she could offer was a "I'm sorry". Ugh. So I ordered cappuccino because I have hours to burn and really do need caffeine but I didn't go back to their mosquito infested patio and just to Kaiser. Would've sat inside but the vibes were off. read more

Bread & Chocolate - Cappuccino and pastry. Why the to go cup? no idea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

They charge market prices for eggs. That was not mentioned on the menu or in person. So avocado toasts that comes with eggs is charges extra for eggs. read more

Bread & Chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The best aspect of this place is the service!! Such a welcoming environment, smiles and kindness all around, which makes you enjoy whatever you order. The omelette was great, I had it with some side salad. Well presented and very tasty. Cappuccino was also nicely done. I had higher hopes on the pastries, but that's ok. Maybe it was the wrong day, maybe I'm just too picky. If I went back, I would just order the omelette :) read more

Bread & Chocolate - I forgot the name on the menu, but it had ham and cheese inside. :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wait I actually can't believe this place has such low reviews because I had one of the best diner-like experiences of my life here and the food we had was amazing. I can't say enough good things about the French Country egg sandwich. That thing is SO GOOD. The salty sweet combination of the ham/egg with the fig spread means so much to me. The bread was soft and contained the sandwich well, and I think about this sandwich every time I look back on the three days I spent in DC. We also tried the strawberry crepe, which came with this strawberry cream inside that I think was house made? It was just so unexpected-- I was really expecting just strawberries and whipped cream, but they took this to the next level. I was so impressed by the cream and it wasn't too sweet. I also ordered an iced chai, which tasted so similar in flavor to an iced chai I've had in NYC that is probably one of the best chais I've had. Not too watery and pretty strong and creamy. The only thing I'll say is that our waitress got our order wrong for both dishes. She came out with a completely different sandwich (we asked for a replacement), and we had actually ordered the blueberry crepe not the strawberry (we just didn't want them to throw the strawberry away so we decided to eat it). Not sure how the order got so wrong, but in the end it was no big deal. This will be a stop next time I'm here 100% read more

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Excellent coffee, vibe, people- highly recommend! A shame that we don't live in the area, not yet in any case.

I ordered two sandwiches over the phone. I picked them up and briefly thought the total seemed high, but I paid it and left. Later I checked the receipt. They charged higher prices than they advertised on their website. I filled out the website form to ask for a refund. They did not respond. Two sandwiches (chicken avocado and ham/brie) should not cost $37.50. Way overpriced. read more

Bread & Chocolate - Online menu, not what I paid - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Solid place for breakfast/lunch or a pastry. Conveniently located near Georgetown. Fast, friendly service. Large selection of pastries. I had the croissant which was flaky and buttery. Salmon on the salad was a nice sized portion. read more

Bread & Chocolate - Salmon salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ran into this place after checking in to the Westin nearby. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. I ordered the potato leek soup and a cappuccino. The guys that work here are so sweet and kind. Make sure to visit when in Georgetown! read more

I had a wonderful experience here, so I'm glad I picked this place after being hesitant due to the overall rating. I was looking for a brunch place near my hotel and this cafe had tons of space. The service from our waiter was great. They had a mixup with the order, but they apologized and quickly fixed it. I got a Western omelette with home fries and a cup of coffee which came with free refills. The bread that came with my meal was like artisan bread, not the run of the mill thin piece of toast. I'd come here again next time. read more

Good food and a friendly staff. Had the French Omelette with hash browns...quite good! I would recommend this place.

I had a croissant which was OK. But I purchased four muffins to go at a cost of $18,70. They were not fresh and tasted like they were two or three days old. My family agreed. read more

Their food is amazing! My husband had a sticky bun, and I had ham & cheese croissant. My chai tea latte is excellent, but I fear has ruined me for Starbucks. read more

Nice place for a quick breakfast or brunch. They have variety of pastries and service was good. The employees greeted us right away and brought the menus quickly and didn't have to wait for long for ordering. You can sit outside or inside. The place was not loud and we felt welcomed and really liked the food. Prices are not bad for the area and compare to other places. read more

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i paid $10 for a "bowl" of soup and $5 for a bottled water because there were no other options for water. super small, tasteless. read more

Bread & Chocolate - $10 "bowl" of tasteless soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We had breakfast before leaving D.C. The food was amazing--Banana & Chocolate French Toast (full of flavor, loaded with bananas) and Chocolate Croissant (flaky, buttery, plenty of dark chocolate). Perfect way to start the day! read more

07/22/2025- A dopio mochaiato for $5.50 that was too hot and bitter; Highway robbery!

I don't give this low of a rating often but when you try to rip me off, it takes me to a whole other level. While the pastries look appealing, they are old unfortunately. I suspect that turnover isn't high. So, it all started with my hubby ordering a cappuccino with an extra shot. The barista told the cashier it was a cappuccino and espresso. Well an espresso shot is $3 and an extra shot is $1.79. My husband called them out on this and were told that the register had added tax. Really? The barista was supposed to say cappuccino and extra shot and clearly they did NOT. I selected a strawberry cream puff looking thing. The cream around the edges had hardened and the strawberries were days old. Barely any whip cream and the puff itself was not tender but maybe more biscuit like texture that was hard. Our friend had the fruit tart and the raspberries were sour and there were canned mandarin oranges. Yikes. This time of year, you can put apples or pears as a seasonal fruit. I will say that the chocolate covered strawberry was a nice touch. I can't speak to the rest of the menu, only this experience. We are visitors staying around the corner and it's always nice to find a local coffee shop right? Sorry, not coming back. Quality not the best. read more

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Not sure why the low reviews, but this is a very cute cafe! The staff is ALL so very wonderful and personable. We came here as a frazzled family on a long road trip, just needing to simply sit and eat. Our children were antsy and testing our patience, and the staff were kind enough to diffuse some of the situation by giving the kids some sugar lol! Our food came out quickly and was extremely plentiful. Our children had banana Nutella crepes that were absolutely divine! Lots of seating both inside and out, and the location is prime! read more

They had the most amazing chai latte in the world. It was creamy and sweet and perfectly spicy without having any bitter taste. It was lovely. read more

i always see this spot filled with people sitting outside when i'm going to my doctors visits. decided to give it a a try. a classic, nice but not too fancy cafe with a spacious inside and nice outdoor seating. saw a couple politicians having lunch (secret service members lingering outside). got the fig and brie sandwich! very yummy but beware of the price has increased since some of these menu photos. cheapest thing is about 13. sandwiches about 16-20 bucks. overall a good local cafe that seems like a neighborhood favorite in a sea of corporate lunch spots, good fast service and food but a little pricey. read more

Bread & Chocolate - fig ham & brie sammy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Paid close to $20 for a horrible wilted salad - I was really surprised that the lettuce was far from fresh. Tomatoes and cucumbers were also old. Ordered the falafel salad, and the falafel was not great either - dry and without flavor. Also took a long time to finally receive my order. I know they've been around for a long time, too bad they can't do better and make it a more enjoyable experience. I was really looking forward to a tasty, crunchy salad! read more

We went for breakfast and it was very delicious!! The waffles are amazing. The waiter was very polite!

Ugh! My husband's eggs Benedict featured overcooked bacon and undercooked eggs! My Muesli had grapes and mango (?!?!?) amongst its way too large proportion of fruit. And my "fresh" orange juice tasted like it was fresh out of a carton! Did we have to pay in full, including tip, for our abandoned breakfast? Yep! Friendly service in a cozy restaurant but the food was AWFUL! read more

Very expensive for what it is, I ordered a bagel and cream cheese, the bagel was moldy. I complained and they comped the coffee, which is why I didn't give 1 star, but this just shouldn't happen. read more

Ordered eggs, toast, bacon with wheat bread.... Asked for jelly, jam or honey. I was told they had nothing to put on toast. Will not return.

Went on 3 on Friday afternoon and they were closed! Went to Tatte instead and food abd service was great.

So, this Bread & Chocolate is a couple of blocks away from my house and I go there once or twice a year when I need some little treat for myself or for others. The sweets are pretty good - certainly not as good as home-made but they're not crap either. So what is crap about the place? The service, the service, the service. The service is always terrible. The service is always slow. The service is always painful to watch. They take my order. That is the good part. But then they decide to empty the trash. Or help another customer. Or they simply finish up with a personal conversation they were having with a co-worker. Then they forget to grab the tongs to pick up the sweets. Then it takes 15 minutes to find a bag. It is always something. And it is always annoying. Always. I have never had a "service" interaction at Bread & Chocolate that is satisfactory in any way. So, if they close this location, I will not be sad and I will never go out of my way to find another Bread & Chocolate. But, if I am walking by, and I need something, I will probably bite my tongue and go buy it (if I have enough time on my hands). read more

Stopped in for lunch on Thanksgiving and had the falafel salad which was delicious! The falafel were light and almost fluffy in texture with excellent flavor. The lemon dressing was perfect and it was a great compliment to the salad. Lovely waitress. read more

Nice place for a weekend brunch. Dining area was spacious and service was very friendly. They have a good selection of pastries and sweets in the front display case (but didn't try them). Opted for items on their food menu. I had their oatmeal with bananas. The bowl was generously filled with creamy thick oats. The bananas and strawberries were ripe and fresh. My companion had the falafel platter with pita and salad and also gave it a thumbs up. read more

Bread & Chocolate - Oatmeal with bananas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The last few times I've come by here during hours they're supposed to be open, they've been closed. No explanation. It was a little before 1:00 on a Wednesday. Previous time was 3:00 on a weekday and there were people inside but they had already locked their doors. read more

One of my favorite downtown breakfast spots! Staff is always friendly and have a warmth to them that makes me feel at home (and they all speak French as far as I can tell, so this is a great place for learning or rusty francophones to practice!) The menu offers a nice variety of classic options. Food will be served to you piping hot. Of the pastries, I've only tried the chocolate croissant and would give it a B. The cakes look delicious and I haven't seen old food like some of the other reviews mention. But if you're looking for a picture perfect patisserie, there are other options (Tatte, for one). Bread & Chocolate has much more to offer than baked goods. Surrounding eateries are either completely soulless or stuffy and overpriced. B&C isn't cheap, but it's not ridiculous. You'll get delicious hot food served with class and hospitality in a peaceful, sunny environment. read more

Bread & Chocolate - Eggs florentine, chocolate croissant, black coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Was staying in the hotel across the street and found this place looking for breakfast items. What a find - wish they were near my home - coffee was very good as were the different danish and pastries we got, not to meantion the friendly service. Great place read more

My wife and I stopped in here this morning. It is a quiet spot just off a main road through Georgetown. I had the floraine quiche and my wife tried the shakshuka. Both of these dishes were excellently prepared and had amazing flavors. The service was excellent and our server was extremely gracious and peaceful. Made for an enjoyable breakfast experience. Next time we are in DC we will make it a point to enjoy this place again. read more

Bread & Chocolate - Classic Sharshuka - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I stopped in to grab a croissant. It was nothing special and the almond paste was odd: kind of a bright yellow? I've never seen almond paste that color. read more