There are two different components of Cafe du Parc, the coffee shop and the restaurant. Cafe du Parc is inside the Willard Hotel and can be entered from the hotel or via Pennsylvania Avenue. The coffee shop is on the first floor, and offers delicious hot and cold drinks along with a beautiful selection of pastries. This time I enjoyed a cappuccino, and it was spot on. I can't speak for the pastries, but they looked good. The cafe has a cozy/might-overhear-a-state-secret vibe. If you're a visitor to D.C. and reading this, I'd say if you want to sit down and enjoy a coffee in a place with a comfortable atmosphere and handy location, give it a go. Just be aware that it's a bit pricier than what you'd pay at Tatte, and there are fewer choices. This was my second time here, and I would return. On the second floor of the space, you'll find the restaurant Cafe du Parc. I was very excited to eat here. The atmosphere was nice, in a light-filled, non-pretentious way. On the day I was there, there was construction going on and scaffolding on the front of the building that blocked the views of Pennsylvania Avenue. The restaurant was loud, and it was hard to have a conversation. Service was fast and the food came out even faster. Unfortunately, in my opinion, the food was just "meh." This was super disappointing as the prices were a bit high and I was looking to splurge on a nice lunch with a friend. The one thing I wasn't looking for was to be charged $5 (each) for "still water," which I'm not convinced wasn't from the tap. To be fair, the table adjacent to us was having burgers, fries, and other sandwiches, and it looked a lot better than my flavorless Nicoise Salad. My friend had the Spinach and Feta Phyllo Pastry, and said it was good. I'm going to be super generous and give the restaurant a 3 and assume maybe I made a poor choice with my sad salad and the noise level was because it was very busy (Cherry Blossom Season). This was my first time here, and I likely would opt to try a different restaurant next time. read more

I've dined here before and even left a praiseworthy review on yelp a few years ago. Our breakfast experience yesterday was, sadly, quite the opposite. The greeter was charming and courteous but the tone changed as soon as we got upstairs to our table. The food preparers and the female waitstaff were engaged in loud boisterous talk bordering on flirtation. We felt more like intruders than guests. The food was adequate but not worth the cost. Bacon was rubbery and eggs were tasteless. Toast was barely warm. We will choose the Marriott across the street for future DC stays despite the comparative old world architectural distinction of the Willard. Too bad. read more

I had such high hopes here. Solid 3.5 stars. 1. Reservation: they require it despite it is half empty 2. Food: 3.5 stars It isn't bad, but for the price, location and everything, it is not as good. - steak salad: meh - burger: was bad and I never thought I'd say this. Meat was fine the bread was terrible - French onion soup: it is just okay 3. Drinks: okay Decent selection of wine. Mixed drinks were just tolerable. 4. Service: 4 stars Professional, a bit too much 'checking-in' and won't even let us speak in peace. There was no need to keep checking us since there was no one and they didn't need their table back soon! Just felt rushed or pushed to order more. For 2 people, we bought a lot! 5. Dessert: 4 stars - creme brulee was very buttery.. it was mildly off. Hard to explain, but just not it. - cake: dry! - cappuccino and tea all came out nicely For such an upscale place, it was disappointing. Great view from the window though! You can't see anything sitting.. you gotta get up to see through the window. read more

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Breakfast review Been here for business breakfasts and it is alright. Food comes out fast and it is a nice vibe inside. I wouldn't say that the food is incredible or that they have anything special on the menu, but it works! I've had the Avocado toast which I thought tasted like spreadable avocado that you get from a package, but the eggs were really good. I also had the Nourish Bowl which has Faro, Baby Arugula, Avocado, Radish Blueberries Smoked Salmon, Boiled Egg Lemon Vinaigrette. It was all those thing separately on a plate and fine. Lattes are good. Reservation recommended. There is a spot to grab coffee on the main floor. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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Food is delicious. Very clean and organized. Staff was friendly and on point. Meal portions were good size.

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I think it's been close to a decade since I've been to Cafe du Parc, but on a recent walk downtown I re-discovered it! Tucked away in the historic Willard Hotel, the cafe is a cute little nook that's great for a quick meeting or go grab a beverage to go. They have so many beautiful French baked goods, but on this visit I stayed away from those and just opted for an iced latte. The barista made it with love and I was on my way. Even though the space is rather small, there is a decent amount of seating and I've yet to see it packed (although I'm sure that is only because I've dropped by during off peak times.) But definitely a great, accessible option near the White House to grab a cup of coffee! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Dropped by for a beverage and pastries after spending time checking out some sites in DC . I ordered an iced chai as it was a hot but beautiful day. I saw some spinach pastries in the glass case and chose the remaining two. I think the people behind me weren't happy about it. Oh well. Anyway, the barista made a hot chai instead for me. I didn't want to be a burden so I just asked a cup of ice. Enjoyed my beverage on the patio and savored my pastry later as I was walking around. read more

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Great casual vibe with an extensive lunch menu. The kitchen really pays attention to details. Even the simplest thing -- Salade Nicoise -- was done to perfection. Tuna was rare, haricot verts were perfectly blanched. Greens crisp and perfect amount of dressing, Fishes were beautifully prepared. Charcuterie and cheese plate were varied in tastes and textures. Great place to enjoy a special lunch! read more

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Great location near White House. It was extremely busy and waiters seemed very overwhelmed, but the food was good. There are lots of pretty deserts for take out at the cafe downstairs and sit down restaurant is upstairs. read more

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I was quite disappointed with our table. We had reservations for Christmas Eve dinner. We were seated in a walkway area right outside the elevators and walkway to the main seating area and kitchen. It was a terrible area for a table especially for a holiday meal. There were people constantly walking by, children dancing and playing near us and every time the elevators opened it was freezing. It would have been nice to know prior we would not be seated in the dining room. Our service was fine, a bit on the slow side. The food was excellent. read more

We stopped in for lunch while visiting DC. The restaurant has a serious European feel nice menu selection. I had the chicken breast with french mashed potatoes and green beans and my wife had the french onion soup a meal in its own the chicken was a bit on the small side but was extremely good the mashed potatoes were the best I have ever had hands down a serious 11 green beans were fresh and crispy the service was first rate our server was fantastic coffee always refilled water as well food came out fast and hot my wife had to let the soup cool a bit as it was steaming as it arrived table side we were treated like kings you will not be disappointed read more

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There are 473 reviews for the restaurant at historic Willard Hotel. This is where you make a video piece that you play on weekend television. It's a historic hotel and I hadn't heard of it. I went on a tour today. This is Intercontinental hotel chain. The restaurant and cafe are nice and pricey. It's for professionals. It's open. Essentially, why ask why you are getting pastry. Nice atmosphere. Says it's French sidewalk style. On a sunny day. The sun with the blue awnings..It made my day. read more

Café du Parc - Crab roll - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My favorite patio to dine on near downtown DC- Cafe du Parc marries French cafe favorites with Parisian cafe culture/people watching. In the summer their gazpacho is amazing and in the winter a cappuccino and steak frites are perfect to warm up. I love the indoor space but prefer to join when the weather allows to sit outside and especially appreciate that the patio is dog-friendly! Make a reservation and prepare for excellent service and flavors! read more

Café du Parc - Celebrating on the patio - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is definitely convenient if you're staying in downtown and need something quick. They have a variety of pasties and drinks. It's not somewhere i would go out of my way for, but if you're in the area this is a cute little spot. read more

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Breakfast: Eggs and Meat ($22) 3/5 Eggs Benedict ($21) 4/5 Traditional Buttermilk Pancakes ($17) 3/5 Muesli ($15) 1/5 Lunch: French Onion Soup ($15) 3/5 Croque Monsieur ($21) 4/5 (2x) Steak Frites ($16, kids menu) 5/5 Breakfast was pretty mediocre for the most part. The Muesli was really disappointing (extremely drippy) and should be removed from the menu (per my SO). The best part about breakfast was def the service, not the food! Lunch was a lot better than breakfast--mainly bc of Steak Frites ($16, kids menu) which my DS devoured (2 orders!) The Croque Monsieur was also really good! Lastly, the French Onion soup was good but far from great. Also picked up a couple blueberry muffins ($5/each) from the lower level cafe. Diamond Breakfast CR: $82 ($41/pp) Parents - make sure you get the kids menu! read more

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Food is good and service is nice! Ambiance of the place is cozy and refreshing! Will definitely be back! read more

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Cute little spot to grab a coffee and a pastry. But this place fills up fast. Lots of work badges seen, not tourists. read more

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Highly disappointed in my experience. The hostess's face fell when I said I was not an esteemed guest of the hotel, and she brusquely whisked me off to a back corner of the upper floor with no view of the park. The downstairs café had maybe three patrons. The selection was overpriced and limited to greasy American breakfast fare. Where were the pastries from the review that drew me here? The cappuccino was also burnt. It is so hard to ruin an espresso shot from a machine! Gross, sour aftertaste. Source: I was a barista. I very rarely post negative reviews as I do not want to damage the reputation of someone's livelihood but the Willard, with its touted history of 200 years of excellence, needs a serious wake up call. Maybe a sip of their mediocre coffee? read more

Café du Parc - Cappuccino - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My first time in Washington, D.C. I had an amazing time. The cuisine around the city was amazing. I went to Cafe du Parc for lunch after touring the African American Museum. I was craving a grilled cheese and fries. My cravings were satisfied. The grilled cheese was on sourdough bread and cooked to perfection. The fries were delicious too. I got cookies to go. The cookies were so good. I love the decor and cleanliness of the cafe. The staff were very friendly and professional. Overall a great experience. read more

Café du Parc - Grilled Cheese, fries and chocolate chip cookies - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A Restaurant with Orange Deficiency The service was appropriately attentive. I had the duck breast, allegedly with orange sauce. The sauce had a vague soy sauce flavor with no discernible orange. The duck breast was perfectly cooked, but tough and flavorless. I choked down about half--I was hungry. My wife had steak frites. Her steak, ordered medium rare, came out almost done through. The replacement, of which I ate almost half, was properly done and had a moderately good flavor and decently tender. The chocolate orange tart had a slight, ambiguous citrus flavor. Once I stopped looking for orange flavor, it was enjoyable. read more

My go to spot after long walks at the National mall area. Excellent service and food. Classic French interior with good view, stone away from the White House. read more

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Feels like you're in Europe at a sidewalk cafe! Brunch was very good; Fresh, flavorful produce. Generous portions and great taste. Lots of delicious beverage choices as well. read more

Such a cute little cafe attached to the Willard hotel in Washington DC. The service is pretty fast. Staff is friendly. They have such a cute menu for pastries and items. Their coffee is really good! I got a cappuccino and it was done just right! read more

Café du Parc - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hits and misses at Cafe du Parc for dinner last night. We started with the cheese plate - which had generous portions of each cheese, a baguette and apricots, grapes and almonds. Then we moved onto our entrees. I had the branzino which was cooked well with a super fresh and flavorful ratatouille on the side. My friends enjoyed their mussels and cauliflower steak. My husband's steak was cooked well done (when he ordered medium). We sent it back and it came back well done again! So disappointing. When we alerted the waiter he just apologized but didn't take it off our bill.... Didn't offer us a free dessert.... No manager came to speak with us. Def bad customer service! It's nice they offer validated parking at the hotel. read more

Café du Parc - Overcooked filet - looks pretty on the plate. - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had a double date here with my partner! We wanted a romantic place with great food: we were NOT disappointed. Appetizers: Cheese and charcuterie boards (hard to mess this up, IMO - duck prosciutto was quite interesting). The other couple ordered one pineapple gazpacho, and ordered another RIGHT AFTER. They loved it. Dinner: We got the filet (I wanted to share w/ my partner because I was not very hungy) and they ordered the branzino. Both plates were CLEARED. The filet was cooked perfectly. Desserts: Ordered the chocolate fondant for me because I was IMMEDIATELY sold on coconut sorbet. Shared it with my friend because she attempted to order the coconut sorbet separately and they told her she could not. The restaurant is quite beautiful, and the even the set up outside was quite nice. Would love to return for brunch, read more

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I have to give them credit where it's Du! This was no ordinary cafe and would happily Parc my butt in a seat there again. Came here on NYE for dinner and the place was bustling. They leaned into the French decor and I think it really worked without being too obnoxious. The service was a bit slow but I'd attribute that more to the holiday. We started with the beet salad and onion soup. Both were great in terms of flavor and presentation. Wish they would have warned us how hot the soup was though. For mains we had the tofu and the branzino. I was really impressed with the tofu, it was baked with a great crust and they really let it be the star of the show. Most restaurants shy away from tofu but they did it justice. It was on a bed of veggies and was really filling. The branzino was well cooked and similar well portioned. We finished off with cappuccinos which tasted great. Overall, it was a bit pricey but considering the location it makes sense. Was really impressed with the quality of the food and would recommend giving it a try! read more

Will not be coming back here again. Came here as a party of 3 for breakfast. Slow service with pretty much nonexistent service except bringing the food out and refilling our water after I had to ask for it. Very average food as well. Check your bills after! Our server included gratuities already in the bill already without telling us. After we left, she added additional tip and changed our total amount. Very disappointed and shocked that this is happening at this establishment. read more