I have walked by many times and they are very busy so I thought food and service would be extraordinary. NOT SO! Hostess greeted me asking me if I would like to sit at "bar seating " I declined so was seated at one of Bens tables near kitchen. I ordered simple ham and cheese omelette w mixed greens and a Croissant on the side instead of toast. The coffee and croissant came immediately.Thirty minutes later I asked Ben to "top off" my coffee and he explained they do not offer free refills. Ok, but in light of the lengthy wait for my food he could have made and exception. Over the next 15 mins I asked twice about my omelet and was told "one minute" then "one sec". No apology for long wait. As my food came the manager walked by and I explained the situation to him. He offered to fill my coffee; No apology or explanation for wait....I am attaching photo of dressing soaked salad and "lunch meat" ham omelette! Ben did offer a "sorry about that". Maybe someone could have offered me a cookie! read more

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This is a beautiful cafe, despite being a chain. A lot of attention to detail and well staffed. But the cortados are milky (basically a small cappuccino) and the baked goods are heavy and low on flavor. I haven't been to Maman before and thought I would give it a try. Not impressed. But the staff were gracious and if you aren't picky about your baked goods, it is a nice place to sit and people watch on Wisconsin. read more

Accommodating, yummiest croissant, excellent cappuccino and quiche. Decor is French, rustic, beautiful

i loved this place! went for brunch on a sunday and it was packed but we were able to get a table in about 5 minutes. the inside is beautiful! it's also huge; we sat outside on their patio which is all shaded and was really nice as well. you can dine in or order coffee/pastries at the counter. really beautiful space, they also have LOVELY dish ware. our server was really nice and very attentive even though they were so busy and we were outside. to drink, i got the ice honey lavender latte. it was great! not to lavender-y or too sweet. they have lots of season coffees as well as really fancy coffees and more milkshake looking drinks. to eat i got the papa's breakfast bowl and it was fantastic! i will be going back for it, it's potatoes, bacon, aïoli, avocado, and an egg. i also got a side of the chocolate banana bread which was really good! the prices also aren't too bad, around $5 for the bread which was very large and $15 for the breakfast bowl which was also very big and filling. they also have a lot of gluten free and vegan options (including gluten free bread). i can't wait to go back already! read more

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I cannot believe at 6 dollars plus a pastry that you would have the audacity to serve not fresh stale croissant dough. I got 5 pastries (pumpkin cube, caramel cruffin, cinnamon bun roll, this long sage truffle butternut squash thing, and a strawberry basil scone). All I can say is that was the biggest waste of $30 ever. Not a single person enjoyed their pastry and after spending over $120 dollars, I had higher exceptions. This is my 3rd visit and my last. My first two werent great but I reallyyyy wanted to love this place bc I used to visit maman often in New York and was excited to finally have the same here so I gave them more chances. Unfortunately the only thing that's "the same" is the cute decor. The to stay coffee cups and to go coffee cups are the only good thing about this place. What a major disappointment. If you're looking for something you can photograph but not consume- this is the place for you. (I will, in the spirit of fairness say on my 2nd visit to this location I did have a farro bowl that was exceptional. I ordered it again yesterday and it was horrible.) not sure what's wrong with this place but I would cross the street and go to Yellow Cafe! They've been consistently delicious although expensive. Always worth it. Sorry maman, you're not the one. read more

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3.5 stars. Quality control is very off but flavors are great. Cookie was burnt to a crisp and something went wrong with the scone. read more

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This was my first time ever trying Maman. I'm a dc local and love supporting new businesses in my area! However I was left with a terrible taste in my mouth -- not due to the wonderful food, coffee and cashier, but due to the disgusting and abhorrent treatment I witnessed from a manager to the employees working there. This man openly scolded the employee for kindly accommodating the woman in front of me in line, and then scolded the customer for asking for assistance. There is no excuse for mistreatment of employees by management, and if he's willing to act so openly hostile and disgusting in front of customers one can only imagine the toxic environment they make in the back of the restaurant. I have no interest in ever spending my time and money in a place that provides employment to toxic managers and I suggest everyone does the same until action is taken. read more

The pistachio croissant thing was so so delicious and the place was super cute. Surprisingly big and set in a cool part of the Georgetown neighborhood. Service was quick. read more

wonderful service, food, and coffee. great spot to take visiting folks in town. my parents loved the experience.

My daughter and I stopped by for breakfast and I had the maman's breakfast sandwich with the seasonal French maple latte. My daughter had the papa's breakfast bowl with the pumpkin latte. We shared an almond croissant. The food was very tasty but both lattes were not good. They both tasted as if they used an artificial syrup or sweetener. Service was great and the place is adorable. read more

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I am here after eating lunch at a nearby (inferior) establishment. I am enjoying an afternoon coffee, (cappuccino with pistachio milk) and a piece of Vegan Zucchini Pecan Bread. Everything has been excellent. The service is great and there are several options for vegan or gluten free eaters. My coffee is strong but not bitter or acidic. Perfect to compliment the pastries. I hope to come again next time I am in the neighborhood. read more

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Pastries were okay, you can warm them up but they won't offer it when you order. Food was mediocre and drinks were underwhelming. You seat yourselves but the service was really disappointing. The two main cashiers had cold attitudes and the barista made racist remarks towards me and my family which I was so appalled by. All the workers need to be ret-rained on hospitality; I understand it's a relatively "easy" job but having front of house workers who are standoffish and on top of that make racist innuendos will definitely lose you customers quick. read more

ordered the honey lavender coffee and it was great till i got literal lavender in my mouth at the end..:/ my friends ordered the croissants (one was plain, one had chocolate, and one had butter and something else in it): AMZZING!!! other friends ordered cookies, hot chocolate, iced hot chocolate- also great. service was awesome. plating was divine if you love taking pics of your food (friend got avocado toast). alsoooo the decor is so gorg, my friends and i literally had a photoshoot read more

The way I gasped when I took my first bite. The best croissant I've ever had!! Very cute area around cafe as well. 10/10 read more

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Our first experience here was "mid," as they say. Most people working there were not particularly welcoming or friendly - especially at the back coffee bar - those guys were being kind of rude to customers. We interacted with 4 employees that afternoon, 1 of whom was nicer - maybe a manager walking around? The coffee itself was pretty good. They're known for their pastries and baked goods, which were... ok. For a French cafe where you think the baking will shine, it was kind of a let down - not really worth the butter indulgence. If you're a fan of GBBO, you might call the bread/cakes "stodgy". You can find better pastries nearby - including at Yellow cafe right up the street. The bread that came with our lunch was good - seeded and grilled. The place was pretty, but felt artificial. After leaving, realized we were charged extra for something we didn't order... just an error I guess, but annoying. I'd probably try somewhere else next time. read more

My neighbors and I love having Maman in our area. Its delicious pastries and other fare, and its warm, casual environment, are always great for a coffee, tea, lunch. Maman also recently generously donated a door prize for an event benefitting seniors in Georgetown. The lucky winner is thrilled! It is terrific to have that kind of local support fostering community spirit! Merci, Maman, for joining in building a more connected community. read more

The bakery has a cute aesthetic which is nice if you need a place to sit to do work. The sandwichs ordered were both good, especially the club sandwich. The match latte was good. However, the chai latte was watered down. The service was quick for how busy it was when I visited. read more

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My group of 3 ate lunch on a holiday. The staff were very friendly. Our three entrees were excellent, including a tuna sandwich and a breakfast sandwich. The orange juice was good, the grapefruit juice very good. The only negative was slightly soggy hashbrowns. Overall, though, an excellent experience. read more

ordered the seasonal mango matcha lemonade and the iced banana caramel latte. i usually don't like matcha lemonades, but this is an exception. the banana in the second drink was strong but not too strong. both drinks were made quickly! interior is cute - i wish they had more outlets for study/work read more

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Cre is the man! always makes sure my order is right and is a great barista. I come almost everyday and Cre makes sure I'm good. great coffee and good food. read more

MamanNYC comes to Georgetown and Im all for it. The space is large and spacious with a cute little study section. Came on opening day and was able to snag a table with enough room for my full size stroller (stroller friendly is a double plus). This isn't my first visit to a Maman establishment, I literally went twice a week when I lived in NYC so I ordered all my favorites, which were the honey lavender and chai latte, nutty chocolate chip cookie, pistachio chocolate croissant, the ham and cheese croissant (ask for extra toasty so the cheese melts all the way); and the Paloma quinoa and beet salad; and yes I ate everything (as I am currently nursing). The food was good and staff was super friendly. If you're looking for cute decor, ambience, friendly. staff and delicious food, Maman is the place. No wonder this place was extremely busy; there are not many cafes on this caliber with prices similar to Starbucks and Le Pain Quotidein, yet having the ambience of a Parisian cafe. read more

maman - Honey lavender and Chai lattes; ham and cheese croissant sandwich and Paloma salad - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Thursday, July 4th, at around 1 pm, the cashier, a short lady wearing a head scarf, was so much in a rush to leave the place, that she wrote the wrong order and looked at us as if we were bothering her. Then I have been served coffee in a plastic cup, which is unacceptable as the coffee costs more than at Starbucks. My friend was served in a broken cup and the coffee tasted like dishwasher water; she was denied milk.... read more

The employee taking our order was the rudest and worst service industry employee I've ever encountered! I understand that it was busy but he got angry with me for paying my $48 bill with a $50. He also was very impatient and did not give us any sort of welcoming feeling at all. If all of the other employees are like this, don't come here. read more

Really tasty breakfast! The coffee was delicious. Very cute little space. Would love to come back! read more

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Loved this cute cafe in Georgetown! Friendly staff and super busy on a Saturday afternoon! We only tried bakery items as they close the kitchen in the afternoons but cute decor and loved the honey lavender latte! We also tried the hot choc with Lavender, a little bit too much Lavender! The white choc rose syrup cookie was such a unique and delicious flavor to try. We even bought one to take home! Must try! read more

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It was a beautiful day in Georgetown and we had to check out this gorgeous cafe we saw on instagram. Me and my wife love French cafes so we were super excited to come to Maman! When we walked in we were seated very quickly despite how busy they were! They offer take out and sit in. Their decor and atmosphere is really nice and welcoming. Super instagramable! I had a glass of their house white wine and my wife tried their iced honey lavender latte. For our meals I had the kale Cesar salad and my wife had the pear and goat cheese salad. We also split the tomato soup. The food was phenomenal! My wine was good but the latte was okay, not really our style but apparently it's really popular there. My critique about this place was the organization and customer service. Although everyone was very friendly they seemed very unorganized and we even witnessed the chef and another employee arguing loudly at each other. Our server asked us to close our bill while we were eating our food which was really unpleasant but seems like the establishment is newly opened. read more

maman - Cesar Salad, Tomato Soup, Pear Goat Cheese Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Bakery was not fresh. It was not made the same day. It is obvious. However the place is nice, fresh decoration.

Great experience at Maman this morning. The coffee was great, the croissant basket was excellent and the service by Angiza Muradi was outstanding....friendly and prompt. Will definitely be back! read more

The food was great, coffee pretty good, all of the above was overpriced. 3 of the 5 staff members we encountered were either rude or unhelpful at best, and left a bad taste in me and my families mouths. Probably won't be back. read more

The cutest place! Such a big selection of savory and sweet treats and the coffee was great. We got the matcha and honey lavender latte for drinks and the kouign maman and pistachio chocolate croissants. The plates and cups they were in were beautiful and the overall decor in the cafe was beautiful. We went when it had just opened and although crazy busy our server was great about checking in with us! Definitely recommend as a stop! read more

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Amazing service from Ben & Hank. The omelet & matcha were fabulous and the ambiance was perfect & quaint and oh so adorable. Love it here read more

My pastry was meh. There are much better patisserie spots in DC. And the omelet: rubbery, unsalted, and overcooked are not the words I'd typically use to describe an omelet from a French place, but that's what I got here. Disappointing given I enjoyed my experience at an NYC Maman location. Needless to say, I'm not itching to return any time soon. read more

marvelous food! gracious service! fresh ingredients! very nice gluten free options. read more

Was there in happy hour time but later at home realized that they charged me the full price for the cocktail. Seems like a scam. Do not recommend Food was okay. Their iced honey latte was very watery and has no sweetness at all. Place is packed and very chaotic. Only the patio is nice and calm. But 15 minutes later employee came and told us to leave because of the private party in the patio.. read more

There was no zero star, so I gave one. The high school girls at the cash register are entitled and rude. Won't say good morning back and won't give me a box for the cube croissant that had icing on top and wanted to put it in a bag that will mess it up. I had to call the manager who resolved the situation. As a revenge, the girl deliberately typed in the wrong coffee request to spite me. I pointed that out and she insisted that it was right only to go to where they were making it at the back to confirm my fears. Had the manager step in again. This place will go out of business in this environment where many unique coffee shops are spawning. They should try hire non entitled staff from who appreciate and need their job. Pastry turned out stale after all the trouble!! Unless you have a fetish for Delft Blue , avoid that place. Try Boulangerie Christoph. They bake it fresh on premises and treat you like they want you back. read more

You have to come to Maman for brunch, the pastries are amazing! Our server Washington was the best!

Great service and food, but the kitchen closed a bit early, generally I'd say it's a great place

One of my favorite cafes. Almond croissants could be a little less hard however and waiters will up charge you. But still love the place.

Their cookie is just plain disappointing. It's the oiliest cookie I've ever had. It's stale and lacks flavor. Very disappointed. It's not worth the calorie ya'll. Maman, you gotta keep up with Levain! read more

fantastic coffee and cookies. staff were also friendly