Paul

801 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 20004-2615 - Washington DC
€€ French Cafe
★★★★★ ★★★★★
86/100
1739 recommendations

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86/100
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1,739 total reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0/5
569 reviews
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4.2/5
777 reviews
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4.7/5
393 reviews
🌳 Outdoor seating 🥡 Takeout 🚚 Delivery Wheelchair accessible

💬 What people say

Pastries 151 Bakery 64 Croissant 48 French 44 Macaroons 26 Tart 25 Quiche 12 Almond 9

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 202-525-4500
📍 Address: 801 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 06:00 AM
Monday1 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Tuesday2 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Wednesday3 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Thursday4 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday5 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Saturday6 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Sunday7 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Google Reviews (10)

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Gregory Hayes

3 years ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Fine little cafe. I ordered the French ham and cheese sandwich on a baguette and tea, and sat at a bar by a window looking out at the National Archives. The tea was good. The sandwich was as well, though very cold; it would have been so much better warm or at least room temperature. Prices here are higher than I'm used to. I'm certainly not used to paying almost $6 for a macaroon. Please! With this said, good food and great people watching in central DC.
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Hilda Kroll

3 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
A great place to start your day with a fresh chocolate croissant and hot cup of coffee. The breakfast special is only $3.39. the staff is very friendly and helpful. Near the Archives Metro, it's a perfect place to relax while waiting for the museums to open.
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Nata Vacheishvili

4 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Lovely place to have your breakfast at! I really liked second floor and the view out on the street 👌 They have good deserts but the eggs benedict I had here was just suuuper! 🥇🏆 anytime I come back to Washington I know where to pass by!
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Mehdi Mohammed Hilal

4 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Every-time I come to DC I have to come to this coffee place even just for coffee I really Loved it I do recommend for you to come. The employees are smiling the customer is happy the food it’s great and the place it’s clean. I do thank the General Manager Blanca Gareca for making this place great because I can see the employees are happy and doing a great job.
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Shawnna Mcmichael

4 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Desserts are fairly priced and delightful. They have the sandwich if the day specials but only through weekdays. Definitely worth the trip.
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Aaron Wodrich

4 years ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Was glad to find available seating as the line was quite long (popular lunch place). Was my first visit there. The clam chowder (pic included) was fantastic, very flavorful and lots of clam bits. Didn't enjoy the tomatoe mozzarella pesto sandwich as much, good cheese and bread but the pesto didn't give it enough flavor imho.
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Adriene Archibald

4 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
This is an experience! The pastries are beyond delicious and clearly made with care. While visiting DC for a couple of days, we stopped by on a whim and it was so good we came back the next day! French technique at it's finest... it's safe to say, I am in love with Paul!
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Heather H

5 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Beautiful breakfast options, great coffee, easily metro accessible. Do not miss the macarons.
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Amanda (WhatsDaHype)

5 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Ordered the leek quiche to go and a slice of the apple almond tart (ate that before I could take a picture). They were delicious! The crust was the best part. Their employees were nice as well. And it was awesome to see the bakers in action.
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Enjoli Smith

5 years ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
The service was great! I had the prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich and it was great!! Then ordered some desserts and they were just as good. Easy to find downtown, parking just sucks but that's too be expected. Definitely make a trip here.
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