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Café du Parc

3.5 (541 reviews)
Open 6:30 am - 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 4:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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CAFÉ DU PARC ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Ricardo R.

Café du Parc has a great location for those attending the National Theater, just a block away. Located in from of a Park with a great indoor and outdoor French ambiance. The waiters are attentive and happy to make recommendations and the drinks are amazing. The food is pretty good as well although I was expecting the onion soup to be denser in caramelized onion flavors. If you are planning to seat outside, carry some change as you might be approached by beggars.

Lia M.

It's very cute with a great location. Staff was not at all friendly, but to be honest, they seemed overworked. Cappuccino was absolutely awful, but illy isn't great coffee. Croissant was fine, but nothing special and it would've been nice if it was warmed before serving. Other pastries and look good, but given the experience not sure I'd be back.

Michele R.

Visited on last trip into DC for Cherry blossoms and Cafe du Parc was on my list, small and adorable and everything we ordered was great.

Inside the cafe
Julia G.

My friend and I were on Penn Ave for a 5k and had an hour to waste before the race kicked off. We found this coffee spot just a few blocks away from Freedom Plaza and am glad we did. The place is nice, clean and has a good amount of seating. They have beautiful pastries and the chai latte I had was exactly how I like it (creamy and sweet). It looks like they have a restaurant upstairs

atieh h.

We went to this restaurant in Washington, and it was such a great experience. They started by serving us some delicious warm bread with butter it was amazing! Then they brought out our appetizers and main dishes. The soup was excellent I think it was onion soup, and it tasted wonderful. The atmosphere was also very nice cozy, elegant, and welcoming. If I ever travel to Washington again, I'll definitely go back there. Everything was perfect the service was great, the food was delicious, and the whole experience felt really special. I truly loved it!

Iva S.

Saw this place while ona big bus tour and made sure to come back to visit The staff was exceptional! As soon as I walked in, with my elderly mother, we were greeted and was able to take my mother and I to the upper level, which was really neat. They had an elevator to take handicapped or mobility challenged folks to the top floor. Bathroom on the top floor is nice for those without mobility issues. For those with mobility issues, recommend hitting the restroom on the bottom floor before going upstairs for Ease of access. The staff is quite friendly. The food was quite nice and the non alcoholic drinks were really refreshing. Cucumber. Yum. Above everything, the staff is what sold me to come back again. Quiet with soothing environment. I would like to stop back in the evening to get the gist of the experience in the evening as well. 4 stars.

Gary G.

I came here with my son and his roommate after walking DC to view the sights in Dec when it's cold. I figured we could stop in to warm up with a hot beverage and that's what we did. The kids had hot chocolate and I had a latte. There was a bit of a wait with other customers having the same thought it seemed. All of the tables and seating were filled to where it was a challenge to find a seat but we eventually did. It's in a convenient spot right off the street and next to the Willard Hotel with easy in/out access.

Hot chocolate
Candace B.

We just came here to grab something to drink and we ended up getting hot chocolate. It was perfect. It taste so good on a nice cool day. It was not busy, which means that our drinks were attended to in a reasonable time. Inside is very nice the tile floors and the styling/decoration is pretty cool as well.

Crab sandwich
Gloria M.

Came in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and to my surprise, it was not very busy at all. Sat outside on the patio and enjoyed a couple light dishes while people watching. The food was good- nothing amazing, but service was pretty slow. It took some time for someone to initially come over and also to close out the check.

Breakfast Menu 12/07/24
Keith H.

Café du Parc is a French Bistro/Brasserie located in a semi-detached building at The Willard International Hotel in Washington, DC. It's a handy place to eat if you are staying at the hotel, and you might want to give it a try even if you are not. There's a small grab and go area downstairs where you can get a coffee, sandwich, or pastry. The offerings here are very nice, and compare with high end coffee shops in the area. There's a small dining area downstairs as well, and out front there's outdoor seating that would be nice in suitable weather. Unfortunately, it wasn't available when I visited. Then there's the larger dining areas upstairs which seat more people than one would think. The menu is limited, but adequate. One can find some good choices. It should be noted that the menu and pricing are the same as the Round Robin Bar in The Willard, so you can eat at either place. If you are an International Ambassador, you might get a free breakfast amenity. It's worth taking advantage of that if you do. The breakfast/brunch offerings were great, and included enough variety for a few days. The quality was great and the service fast and attentive. It's a bit pricy, but pretty much in keeping with quality establishments in the area.

Cherry macaron
Ethan G.

Came to cafe du parc and it was overall a good experience. It's a very cute upscale French bistro vibes where you're able to get your bang for your buck. My recommendation is to get the garlic butter mussels. They are so buttery and the amount you get is worth the money. The bread on the side is so crispy and buttery as well. There were a few Sandy mussels at the bottom so just beware but exceeded expectations. Had the Willard burger which was not super special. It was a regular burger (needed just more sauce and wish the burger was juicer) but the fries were incredible. They were so skinny yet crispy. The chocolate cherry macaron was a great dessert to share between two people. The amaretto ice cream packs a punch and there is a good balance between the cherry and chocolate (and it doesn't taste artificial at all). Our server Adilia was incredible. She made sure me and my friends needs were met, and was so funny.

Moules frites
Kimberly B.

Stopped here for lunch after a morning tour of the White House. It is a large restaurant and we thankfully were quickly seated despite not having a reservation. The restaurant has cute French bistro vibes. I really enjoyed my moules frites and thought it was a pretty large portion. My family members ordered burgers and they all enjoyed them. Service was just fine. This restaurant is one of the better lunch options near the White House and I'm glad we found it!

Austin G.

Inside the Willard near the White House is a small cafe with coffee drinks, pastries, and more. Before seeing the White House 2024 holiday decorations, we stopped in for lattes and breakfast. The hazelnut latte was average, but the spinach and feta croissant was good! My seven-year-old daughter LOVED their hot chocolate with whipped cream.

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