I wish I could give 3.5 stars. We ate here for the first time for breakfast today. We ordered: Egg and Cheese Croissant Vegetarian Quiche Breakfast Platter Chocolate Macaron Pistachio Macaron Raspberry Macaron Peanut Butter Cookie Everything was tasty! We did not care for the chocolate macaron. The egg and cheese croissant didn't wow me..I could compare it to Starbucks honestly. The quiche and breakfast platter were great! The peanut butter cookie was delicious. Probably won't order or eat here again :/ it wasn't terrible but it wasn't memorable at all. read more

Very disappointing. Muffins cranberry-orange and blueberry -- were no better than a prepackaged muffin you would pick up at a convenience store. The ham and provolone sandwich came on a soggy croissant, when the menus suggested baguette. The chocolate cake in short, was awful. I do not plan to order from this bakery again. read more

I really liked this place until I found out about their eggs. I came in one morning to order a breakfast sandwich and asked to get an egg sunny side up instead of scrambled and they told me no, they can't do that. I was so confused as if they make these daily - how could this not be possible? Then the cashier proceeds to say "we scramble all our eggs the day before and save them for the next day" We walked out and never have been back since. That's pretty gross to prep eggs a day before, especially since eggs take 5 minutes to make. I really wish this didn't happen cause I did enjoy their croissants but i will not be back because of this. Plus service wasn't very good every time, the cashiers look like they hate their life and are not very friendly or accommodating. read more

Stopped here after work to grab desert and couldn't resist getting breakfast for tomorrow, too. She got a chocolate eclair (just aight) and I got a slice of chocolate cake and a mini baklava (just okay). The breakfast croissants were good though! She got the Bacon, egg and cheese and I got the ham and cheese; flaky warm goodness after we nuked it the following day. read more

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Excellent sandwiches and baked goods. I will complain that we ordered many sandwiches and none of them were marked. We had to unwrap each one to decipher. read more

My in-laws are raving bout this place. We had multiple muffins. The chocolate chips muffin stand out, just perfect amount of crispiness on the outside and soft inside. They are huge by the way! read more

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This place was right near our airbnb so we went here for breakfast pretty much every day. It was amazing! We often ordered their breakfast croissant, filled with eggs, cheese, and your choice of meat and it was perfect. By far the best croissants I've ever had. We also tried some of their other desserts: cannolis, amandine, cream puffs. They were all great, especially the cream puffs and the raspberry amandine tart. On a sunny day, it's lovely to eat outside. We highly recommend trying this place for breakfast! read more

Le Caprice DC - Breakfast croissants and Italian sodas - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Today I bought two ham and cheese croissants, and they were still frozen inside (despite the staff heating them for a few minutes). This is the second time I received frozen croissants. I'm really said this DC staple has gone downhill. read more

This is a perfectly nice cafe in the heart of Columbia Heights. Something always important to me: When I asked them to make my hot chocolate extra-hot, it was, in fact super-hot. 90% of cafes seem to have no problem ignoring this small request! I wasn't too terribly impressed with their warm breakfast. They tout their croissants as the best in DC--and while I'm not sure about that superlative, that is a bit more their comparative advantage. Generally, while they have decent atmosphere inside and a nice perk from which to do people-watching outside, inside they seem to cater heavily also to people who want food to take out, what with all their glass counters under which there is food to choose and buy. They seem, unfortunately, to only provide paper cups, even for customers eating in. They have good wifi that even works at their outdoors tables. read more

I'm surprised at the ~3 star rating because this place was adorable and had a great selection of baked goods! The shop itself is pretty cute. They have a nice little patio area with chairs, tables, flowerpots n all that jazz. Inside, they had a wide range of baked goods, including like 4 kinds of croissants. I got the pistachio croissant, which was super delicious. Just the right amount of crispness and flakiness! Only comment I would make is that the pistachio flavor was lacking a tiny bit. Wish it were stronger! Would recommend! read more

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Adore this cafe. If you've had a better croissant in DC, please educate me. Maybe hunger and hangover influenced my enjoyment, but biting into that crackling, toasted crust was akin to a religious experience. Fewer flaky layers than I'm used to but texture was still money. The bacon upgrade: worth the extra dollar. Egg is sometimes overcooked, but it was good enough overall for me to not care that it was only American cheese. Fruit salad cup was small but fresh and varied. Rounding down for forgettable drip coffee... will have to chai it next time. When I walked in early afternoon, it didn't smell like a bakery. So despite some pretty macarons and decadent looking macaroons, my expectations were low until I tried a pain au chocolate sample-- not amazeballs like the croissants, but promising. A number of fresh juice options including orange, apple, carrot-orange, and a few other combinations. Olive and seven grain loaves tempted me, and the others looked nice and crusty too. Scones, danishes, muffins, tartlets, cookies. (Is this enough carb porn for you yet?) Other cases were filled with fruit, coconut juice, parfaits, meringues, saffron rice bentos, and pastries of dubious age; I was surprised to still see Halloween-decorated nibbles, and the Earl Grey cake looked melty like a bad makeup job. Friendly service, thought apparently they've forgotten the oven Twitter account after expanding their space and menu. The local students have already established Starbucks squatting rules for the indoor tables. read more

Le Caprice DC - #1 Croissant breakfast sandwich w/bacon; coffee & fruit upgrade. - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Thankfully I am not one who makes New Years Resolutions. This bakery has arrived in my building to such a warm welcome and I have already visited several times this week! Luckily, I already have a nice workout plan in place, which may need to be revved up a bit more with the arrival of buttery and tastefully flaky pastries! I have already tried the pain au chocolate, tiramisu, and la galette des Rois with apple tucked inside. The owners are amazing and super friendly, welcoming me into their new bakery, and providing tips on how to best serve some of their pastries. I went home and warmed up my oven to slightly warm the la galette des Rois for dessert one evening. mmmm...buttery, flaky, goodness!! Each day their treats seem to change whenever I visit, but they are more than happy to speak to you about everything they offer. Amazing to have this wonderful, family-run bakery in my building. Very cool to see the bakery window open to the street. Can't wait until it is warmer out-will be cool to sit outside over a nice pastry! have to add that many people are stating their prices are high. i actually think they are quite fair...unless you want mass produced bakery items -a la giant... Le Caprice has similar pricing to the other local bakery up the street. so, we pay for QUALITY!! AND...this is DC...everything is expensive here anyway! read more

One of my favorite places in DC for a light lunch or brunch. The service is excellent, and the store is owned/operated by a wonderfully kind local family instead of being a soul-sucking chain. (Although hey, I like soul-sucking chains from time to time.) The food is AMAZING - a huge selection of sandwiches and lattes, plus cookies, cakes, and various addictive baked goods. I just got back from a trip to Paris a few months ago, and while nothing will ever be 100% as good, the croissants and croque monsieur here come as close as is possible in America. The prices are very reasonable, and street parking is usually available. I've been here a ton of times - I walk past is every day - and NOTHING has ever been stale, let alone MOLDY, so I can only assume the negative reviews are left by rival bakery owners? Who knows. My experiences have been consistently positive, and I've been here often. Love, love, love. read more

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Fantastic vegan gluten-free cookies! A definite stop to make! Nice atmosphere too. Friendly service. read more

Le Caprice DC - Gluten-free vegan almond cookie (what's left!) - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First time I bought cookies. The cookies are bland, dry and all taste the same. Second time and LAST time, I spent 50 on a red velvet cake made with cream cheese frosting. I chose a cake that was made that day. It was again completely dry and flavorless. The frosting tasted like it had been frozen. The entire cake had to be thrown out along with my money. Never again read more

Le Caprice DC - Worst cake I ever had - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by to try a croissant and ended up leaving with a bag of 4 to go. Oops! As good as everyone says--my croissant was flaky, soft and cloud-like on the inside, and perfectly buttery on the outside. It ended up being $11 for 4--a bit of a splurge, but worth it! Like other reviews have mentioned, the service was top notch. The guy at the counter was super friendly, but didn't bother me when I told him I wanted to browse a bit. He re-wrapped my to-go order when I asked for special packaging and even suggested a better option. Even during the middle of a Thursday the place was maybe a quarter full, especially the patio area. They have ample seating and a relaxed environment--would love to come here for lunch one day! read more

Le Caprice DC - ALL THE CROISSANTS!!! - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The employees that work here are rude and the service is slow. We waiting 30mn for our order and i was being ignored when i was coming in to check. In the end, the sandwiches weren't good, very dry and not worth $11. read more

I often work at home, so I'm a regular at this place. It has some of the best fresh baked goods in DC. The sandwiches are interesting, the desserts are amazing, and the coffee is pretty good. They have good outdoor tables, though you need to be prepared for the Columbia Heights hustlers if you sit too close to the sidewalk. The staff is friendly and helpful. My tips for them: expand the breakfast menu a little bit since there are so few decent places to eat on Sunday morning in the neighborhood, and definitely upscale the coffee. Try some exotic roasts, French press option, or individual brews etc. And maybe make it easier to add a side veggie or soup for those of us who show up for lunch hungry. read more

Le Caprice DC - The pastries are good and the music is juuust right - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I am a devoted visitor of Le Caprice. The almond croissants, macarons, the baguettes, and the pain au chocolat are all authentic French products, and just smelling the aroma of baking bread when walking by the store takes me back to my time in France. The family that owns Le Caprice are all very friendly and have done a great service to the neighborhood by setting up their bakery here. We decided to have a catered wedding dinner at our home last month, and they put extra care and effort to make sure everything turned out perfectly, even baking a specialty dish used for French celebrations. Our guests were very impressed and it helped make the gathering a big success. I highly recommend Le Caprice! read more

To put this review in perspective- I've lived in France and even I think the croissants here are world class. Also, the buddy I usually come here with is a French snob and she loves it too. As far as I can tell, everything here is made fresh in house. There are a lot of good breakfast specials (including a croissanwich with coffee) but they advertise them through taped up pictures around the cafe. It would be better if they just printed a new menu. There's outdoor seating which makes for good people watching if the weather's nice. It always feels a bit crowded and harried inside. I recommend picking up pastries to go or eating outside. The owner is super sweet and nice. Not my favorite cafe/bakery ever, but a nice addition to the neighborhood. read more

My favorite breakfast, lunch, or "I just need a little treat" place to go. Croissants are TO DIE FOR, coffee is solidly good, and the staff are friendly. Clean, comfortable, and delicious! (The only thing I'd change is to have more size-friendly seating. Their outdoor furniture is cute, but if you are not tiny, the armrests really dig into your hips. And since their delicious croissants are what gave me those hips in the first place....) read more

Came here on a weekend afternoon. The shop was busy, the staff was friendly. We ordered tea, coffee, macarons, and a lavender cookie. I wanted to order more sweets, many of them looked just okay, not extremely appealing or screaming "eat me!" when looking at them close up. The macarons and cookies were yummy. The coffeee my husband ordere was "fine," not outstanding nor terrible. My London fog, which was not from the menu, tasted good though slightly bland. I only ordered it because the girl who took my order confidently told me they could make it, but I guess the other girl who made my drink struggled a bit and needed help during the process. Will stop by again if I'm in the area, but i probably won't come out of my way to to come here. read more

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I discovered this little cafe this morning. I was really pleased to find it, and when I walked in, everything looked beautiful and delicious. The girl working at the counter was also very nice. When I walked in, I was also hit by the overpowering smell of Fabuloso cleaning fluid. I didn't think this was a big deal, especially in a pandemic. But the croissants had an aftertaste of Fabuloso. Even worse, I bought a cupcake that I tried several hours later. And the taste of Fabuloso was so overpowering, that I had to spit it out. Now, 20 minutes later, I have a distinct soapy aftertaste in my mouth. I am sure that if they time their floor mopping better, or if they switch to a new cleaning fluid, they would be the perfect cafe. read more

The Good: The picture below says it all. The Bad: Caramel/Ganesh: ($2.75) B- Red Velvet Cupcakes: ($3.80) C I have tried A LOT of cupcakes in the District, and these definitely are not a contender. 1) They keep them freezing cold in a giant fridge right by the door which makes them very touch (especially the frosting). 2) The frosting is overly sweet. 3) The cake is simply basic. Yes, this is still my favorite pastry shop. Just stay away from the cupcakes and stick to the slices of cake. read more

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Got the ham baguette. It was inedible. Hard hoagie style bread and fatty meat, I was super hungry so this was disappointing. read more

Le Caprice DC - French Ham & ButterBaguette Sandwich Chips Can of Soda - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wouldn't recommend it at all. Came in and ordered a bug breakfast for the family. They handed the order to someone else without asking for a receipt. While going through the order found out the cashier decided not to charge me for some of it without telling me that one of the items wasn't available and the other two because "they just didn't feel like it". I get being rude, but just not doing your job? This place is an embarrassment. read more

I suppose living relatively close to this diamond in the rough, my review may appear swayed however this place offers the best, fast casual (breakfast & bakery) option in all of DC. I typically order the #5 Breakfast Sampler. It comes with eggs w/ melted cheddar, tater tots, sliced tomatoes and b-b-b-BACON! They even throw in a small, freshly-baked roll. Pro Tip: Cut the roll in half and start with the cutest little breakfast sandwich you'll ever meet...(eat). During the morning, you can find the staff rolling and forming dough from scratch. And that smell? Yeah. The price is reasonable for the quality and quantity. They offer so many high quality, French options. I gave this place 4 out of 5 because I tend to arrive when it gets very busy and the wait could be longer than expected (depending on what you order). All in all, this is the place to start your day! read more

Le Caprice DC - The "Pro-Tip" breakfast sandwich you'll find in my review :) - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Very dry cake -- had one bite and needed water to get it down. Did not have a second. Mocha tasted like Hershey's syrup and milk

Ugh. No. The Ham Cheese whatever is not a croissant and despite "warming it up", it was stone cold in the middle. The coffee is terrible.

I walk past this cafe every morning and every time I stop by I'm happy I do. I've had yummy coffee drinks, breakfast sandwiches and cheesecake and they've all been delicious! The staff is really nice and it's a great environment for doing work. read more

Le Caprice DC - Cheesecake - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Le Caprice is my favorite spot for croissants, macarons, and cute french cookies. They also have yummy hot breakfasts. The coffee is not the best, but if you're not picky it will do the trick! Come for the food. Service is great too. read more

I don't really know how to explain my relationship with this place. Initially, I was excited to have a bakery right in my building. But honestly, I've only gone to this place a handful of times - none in recent memory. Actually no, I went recently to buy bread because the cashier was cute. And the bread was bad. The little French lady is still super nice and it's hard to say anything bad about her but nothing here tastes great. The cupcakes and the bread are dry and course. The cookies and pastries are somewhat uninspired. I'm trying to be nice (against my nature) because I see these people every single day when I leave and come back from work. But I feel like I'd be happier if the Whole Foods bakery department took over this space. read more

Ok I love bakeries, especially French bakeries! I actually came across this place on Uber Eats. The first time I ordered fruit tart (which they were out of), chocolate croissant and I was craving my all time favorite dessert-"creme brûlée"...it was late night and whn I got it the topping was not hard (like brulees are suppose to be) the melted sugar was watery. The second time- I ordered (in the morning) a BLT on a croissant- but they didn't add mayo ! Thank God I had mayo on hand in my refrigerator. I tried to order the fruit tart again (they had some this time), another chocolate croissant and creme brûlée (this time it was so runny- I thought they should call it FLAN ! It spilled al over the bag, they did put my pastries in a box, otherwise it would've soaked them! And to add insult to injury they didn't bother to put cutlery in the bag. read more

Yuck. My wife bought a cake roll along with a couple of other items. When she brought it home and opened the box there was obvious mold on it. Disgusting! read more

Le Caprice DC - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is overpriced and not worth the cost. I've tried this place 5 times and its not worth it. 1) Their coffee is water down. Their milk is always warm, and not strong at all. 7-11 has stronger coffee. I live around here and want to support local business but this is not for me. 2) I ordered Le Caprice Breakfast Basket to pick up and this is what I got (see photo). A chocolate croissant and a small cookie. Look on their website to the picture I took of what I received. 3) FYI their chocolate chip cookie which is a regular size cookie is $5! No thank you, I will go to chic-fil-a for a better tasting cookie. I see now why a lot of the locals here do not come to this place. read more

Le Caprice DC - Le Caprice Breakfast Basket to go - not worth it and does not match the photo online - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I stopped by this cafe in my way home, around 7 pm. The pastries weren't great, they seemed a little old, and did not have the textures I would have expected in a macaron, croissant, and cannoli. The pistachio cannoli was beautiful, and was not overly sweet. But, the fried pastry did not have a crispy texture. I think it was just not fresh enough, probably because I got it so late in the day. I tried a pomegranate macaron. The cream was tangy, and full of flavor. But the shell was stale tasting. The thing I was most excited to try was the hazelnut croissant. It also left me wishing it was fresher. The outside was still flaky, but also hard. I'll have to try this place again earlier in the day so that the pastry is more fresh. read more

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I blame my brother. He built Le Caprice up as a place with "the best" croissants. Maybe he meant "really good in DC" or "the best in a 5 mile radius". The chocolate croissant was decent and the people seemed nice (the owner said goodbye to us on our way out), but they can't really compete with Tartine. Still, a decent croissant/pastry/breakfast spot for DC! Watch out though, because they do get busy and seating is limited! read more

Impressed with the bacon cheddar quiche! This place is bustling with beautiful locals who bring their dogs and kids to socialize and enjoy tasty eats. Upon entry the sweet aroma of fresh baked goodness hits you like a sack of bricks! The line is always out the door and you can literally feel the chaos. Operations aren't so smooth though, they seem flustered behind the counter. I've seen better looking croissants at Giant so I decided to skip that. I asked for my quiche to be heated up but to my surprise (on two occasions), it was ice cold in the middle. If you love quiche, this is a spot for you but take it home and re-heat it yourself. read more

Le Caprice DC - Bacon cheddar quiche is delicious but ice cold in the center. Best if you take it home and re-heat it. - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had a sweet tooth and ordered a blueberry scone, chocolate chip cookie, and iced coffee. My total was around $20, which seems pricey, but they were all GIGANTIC and you can tell it was homemade! Will be back for that huge scone. read more

Ate here a couple of times - nice outside patio and great waffles with nutella and banana. Ordered a tuna and artichoke baguette today. Not bad but a bit dry and needed some oil and vinegar or vinigarette which would have gotten it pretty close to a Pan Bagnat....my favorite sandwich of all time after several summers in the South of France. And they really need to add one of these to the menu! read more