Great place to get lunch! They have so many different food options--sandwiches, salads, soups,…read moreShakshuka, bowls, pastries, etc. The place is spacious inside with tons of seating--during weekday lunch it can get busy so you might need to wait a few minutes for a table or high top. You order your food first, then find seating. Food comes out fairly quick. Dishes I've tried and would recommend: Chicken Pita, Turkey BLAT, Spiced Shrimp & Avocado Mousse Salad, Chickpea & Fava Plate, Lamb Meatball & Labneh Shakshuka, and Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich--there's so much I want to try but haven't yet! Their cookies are delicious too, my favorite is the Halva Chocolate Chunk Cookie.

My favorite bakery and coffee shop while visiting the D.C. area during the cherry blossoms…read morefestival. A five-minute walk towards downtown from the Mayflower hotel made Tatte Bakery an ideal spot for breakfast. It also has nice views of Farragut Square. I went with the House Full breakfast that included Applewood bacon, eggs, potato fritters with tomato jam and mint parmasean, and house made sourdough. I was curious to try one of their best sellers - monkey bread, and it didn't disapoint. A solid breakfast with on point service before catching the metro to Virginia. I really enjoyed my visit here and would return in a heartbeat.

It's a small space with limited seating, so definitely more of a quick stop than work café. They…read morehave standard pastry options like croissants and cakes but also Mediterranean options like cheese borek and dubai chocolate creations. Their specialty seems to be their loaded lattes, but I opted for just a Turkish coffee. Staff was friendly and there's a military/government discount offered!

Dolphin Cafe is a local cafe near the White House. This location sits right next to Lafayette…read moreSquare, and we hid here for warmth while waiting for our reservation. However, this little cafe turned out to be delicious! The service was quick and friendly, while the decorations were simple but fun. The drinks themselves were very good, and I loved that my Tiramisu Latte had a ladyfinger with it. Very yummy! Overall, Dolphin Cafe was a delicious little cafe!

There are two different components of Cafe du Parc, the coffee shop and the restaurant…read more 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.

I had such high hopes here. Solid 3.5 stars…read more 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.

Very chill cafe serving drinks (coffee, juices, smoothies) as well as pastries, sandwiches and…read morebowls. Upbeat music with jazzy cafe tunes. Service was friendly & food is made to order. Prices are on the moderate/high for the city. We ordered a steak sandwich. It was very good. The meat was actually sliced pieces from a quality slab of steak with tomato, arugula, pickles, cheese & dressing in between crispy flatbread. The flavors all melded together perfectly in harmony. My son & I shared one. They were presented in nice pink boxes. I could have finished several of them. Overall, a nice place to have a meal but it is pricey. I do recommend it tho.

I passed by with a friend on Saturday around 6pm and the place was pretty much empty. I checked the…read morereviews and didnt see anything good about the place so I wanted to confirm for myself. There was one staff member who seemed to be working the front. His name was Thomas and he was very helpful. Super kind. He worked as fast as he could. Me and my friend didn't wait long for our drinks. Our blueberry flavored drinks were seasonal. We agreed that we wish they had a little more blueberry flavor but it was still good as is. The prices are pretty typical in comparison to other juice shops. The muffins didn't look that great to me. The shop overall is very cute. I'm not sure how busy it gets on a week day but it seems like a nice quiet place to work on the weekends or to just have quiet time. I think this place could be worth trying.

After dinner at a Thai restaurant in DC, I took a breezy walk through DuPont Circle and stopped for…read morea sweet treat. There's something about Washington, D.C. at night -- the air feels thoughtful, almost intentional. The circle was alive but calm, and the simple act of walking without rushing felt like a quiet luxury. The dessert? Perfect. The breeze? Even better. Sometimes growth isn't just boardrooms and deadlines. Sometimes it's a slow walk, good food, and allowing yourself to enjoy the moment. #WashingtonDC #DuPontCircle #FounderLife #LegacyInMotion #EveningReflections

I love Tatte. It's pricey but good quality. There seem to be about 20 in DC now. It's really…read moregrown. This time we had our baby and I wasn't impressed with the lack of sides or anything to get for her. We asked for two eggs scrambled with cheese but were told we'd have to buy an egg prosciutto sandwich for $11 and tell them we didn't want any of the items. Um, no. The tuna sandwich asked for lettuce and told can't add lettuce. My husband asked for something not on his lamb pita, same story. Oh well. No customization at all, no subs. Makes business easier, but not as attractive for price point for customers. I'll remember to keep it to coffee and pastries from now on. Chicken pita was good, a bit heavy on the parsley but loved the dressing. Tuna sandwich was a hit. Pastries are always good. My pistachio latte was chewy bc it had grainy bits of pistachio in it. Not to my liking. $70 for three sandwiches, two coffees and two cookies.

I love, love, loved this place…read more A full-fledged bookstore with tons of books, sections, accessories and gifts PLUS a legit breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurant with great food, gorgeous patio/dining area? I am SO in. We stopped in bc my husband's last name is Kramer and it's spelled the exact same and I saw the brunch/breakfast options and wanted to eat here. We loved it. Tried the avocado toast, brioche French toast and a smash burger and everything was delicious. Service was good, food was out quickly, portions were huge, all A+++. Enjoyed shopping after and will 100% come back. They are very active on Instagram and usually have seasonal specials and neat events.

A DC institution, I will always be a fan of Kramers. It's not the best restaurant, but it's a…read moreclassic that I hope remains open for decades and decades to come. Service is great, prompt and professional, and some of the items are hit or miss, but there is a lot of light lunch fare to choose from and my salad was fresh. Make sure to stop in at the bookstore at the end of your meal.

We ordered two pickup orders and they were both accurate and ready as promised…read more The Cranberry Pistachio Cookies were wonderful and I definitely wished I'd ordered more to enjoy. I did not stay to eat inside but the decor was elegant and very inviting.

There are three Tatte Bakeries in DC. This is a review for the branch on I St…read more Close to our hotel, Tatte was our go to place during our three-day visit. I had breakfast and lunch there twice each for a total of four meals. The locale looks like an old European coffee shop with back and white tiles and wooden fixtures. You order by the display cases then take a number to your table and a server hunts you down with your order. With the exception of one grumpy cashier, the staff was super helpful. The coffee was good, the food better. The breakfast muesli was excellent: muesli and fruit over super thick Greek-style yoghurt. Turkey avocado sandwich was very good. But the star was shakshuka with lamb meatballs. Wow! Very large portion arrives in a hot skillet together with three pieces of challah toast. Hard to imagine a better lunch.

This was a great breakfast. The place was very clean and the workers were very friendly. Highly…read morerecommend the parfait!

Delicious breakfast before a day at the Smithsonian! Great service and delicious pastries and…read morebreakfast wraps! Clean and welcoming!

Long line, but otherwise the pastries here are superb. I ordered the pistachio croissant and it was…read morethe perfect texture and crunchiness!! Loved it so much I want to go back. The staff was courteous and the interior somewhat crowded and noisy.

This bakery, now cafe has been a DC staple for years now and despite its small interior, I can…read moredefinitely see why both locals and tourists stand in line to get freshly baked delights from here. I had the pistachio croissant which was divine. However, I definitely hope to be able to come back to indulge in their delicious meringue desserts.

An amazing restaurant. Goldilocks would eat here as it was just right in all aspects…read more Walked in and found a seat at the back counter (there were 3 or 4 tables inside and a counter). Small for sure but good use of space and sort of added a warmth for winter. Also, real flowers and plants inside were lovely. Hot drinks (cocktails) were perfect. We had crab dip and vegetarian gnocchi that was delightful and rich. Dessert is an absolute must! Service was super friendly. Truly enjoyed dining here and hope to go back for brunch and pastries.

DC has its share of high volume well known eateries. If you venture past these, DC is loaded with…read morequaint cafes which can be equally as good. Mikko is one with that almost perfect cafe atmosphere when the outside dining is available when it is a nice night in DC. Service felt personalized maybe a function of its size. I ordered the trout which had crunchy almonds on a bed of sweet potato's and some spinach. Delicious. I think I found the neighborhood gem.