Expensive, but delicious Espresso and nice atmosphere.
This was my most expensive double espresso for $5.50… (I just ordered an espresso, but I got a double espresso)
Taste was perfect, prepared with a classic italian espresso machine.
Delicious lavAzza coffee and pastries. Millefeuille can be hard to find but there were at least 2 French chefs behind the counter making authentic pastries. The foods looked good too. They got really busy at lunch time and it took a little longer than planned but they thanked me for waiting and threw in an extra pastry!
If you want to have a piece of Paris in Washington DC, well this is the perfect spot. Paul bakery is always great for a quick coffee or meal! I love their location inside western market. Love the vibe and service here. You walk in and see a beautiful selection of pastries and desserts. You order and then get a seat at the table.
Check them out for their delicious coffee, fresh bakeries, cakes, sandwiches, and eggs benedict.
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Delicious food, fast service, and friendly staff. 11/10 highly recommend the ham egg and cheese croissant 🤌
PAUL is my absolute favorite bakery to visit while in DC! My usual PAUL location was near FBI building but it closed. I stayed in the Foggy Bottom at GWU area and it didn’t disappoint. The plain croissants are my favorite and then the chocolate croissant. I got an apple turnover this time. It was a bit tart but still good. I bought the 2 pack of chocolate chip cookies and they were also delicious. The ladies were nice behind counter. I will definitely continue to visit a PAUL when visiting!
Today’s start for me was not a good one.
I was late for work then to make matters worse I get locked out. Right when I thought things can turn for worse I saw this little gem and wanted to give it a try. Nothing beats fresh coffee and a reuben sandwich. Satisfied with lunch I was able to get some work done and needless to say my day in the end turned to be pretty good. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff was friendly, and perfect.
If you want to have a piece of Paris, well this is the perfect spot.
My breakfast experience was marvelous, the great pastries selection, the ambiance, fresh latte and all the small details makes this boulangerie amazing.
First time in DC, stopped in to try this place. Great atmosphere, I’ll call it “colonial chic” and the food is wonderful! Pictured is a ham and Swiss croissant and a sausage, egg and cheese croissant (the cheese is light and nutty, not sure what it was but it was fabulous). It looks boutique-y while still being inexpensive! It’s a fantastic little place to grab a super fast bite and wait out the rain.
Nice and cozy place. Paul’s never disappoints. Being holiday it was rather crowded and they ran out of things. Food is always great, service was decent. Good variety to chose from. This was one of the best Omelette and coffee I had.
Once we got food it was very very good. But the process is confusing and the gal that was behind the counter had to keep repeating herself that she was ONLY taking orders for bakery items. Would be faster if they just took orders with one person and passed it along with any bakery items. Also quite $$$
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It’s heartbreaking to read some of these reviews that claim the food is bad, especially the quiche. We actually just came back east from a cross-country trip to LA. We stopped by this location because inside are many dining options, but as a previous reviewer mentioned: the smell emanating from this bakery literally stopped me in my tracks. We went on to look at the other restaurants, but my nose led me right back to Paul’s. Now I’m not a food critic or a quiche connoisseur, but I have developed a passion for good food! Also, we’ve traveled a lot, so we know when we are getting good food! The service here is TERRIBLE, like, some of the worst we’ve ever experienced in our travels. This doesn’t seem to be an issue due to the pandemic or labor shortages: it’s a lack of properly training an individual before they’re in front of customers. Period. This, unfortunately, costs them a lot of business and creates bad reviews leading tourists and travelers away to higher-ranked establishments. We left DC and went to Charlotte, and I couldn’t stop thinking about that delectable vegetable quiche that had a silky, warm, custard filling in a perfectly-prepared flaky crust. I wanted to replicate my experience, so we ventured into a French patisserie in Southpark with decent reviews. Let me just say I left half of the quiche on my plate. What I had here at Paul’s was like nothing I’ve ever had before. It was quiche done right. Now mind you, I DID have to request it heated up bc the girl was handing it over cold—bleh. She was very disorganized and SOOOOOOOOOO SLOW! Like the sloth from Zootopia slow! Have a person take the orders, give out pastries and have a person cashing people out. Seems simple enough? No, they definitely complicate the ordering system here, but that quiche….worth every agonizing moment with the incompetent workers. The pastries were amazing too.
This is a great bakery in the heart of GWU. It is located in a small shopping center that looks like it is an extension of an old brick building, which makes for a cool indoor courtyard feel. There is sufficient seating inside Paul ad well. The bakery case is filled with more than what is listed on their online menu like quiche, chicken sandwiches, eclairs, etc. But you also never know exactly what they make from day to day, so your preferred pastry may be available one day but not the next. Very reasonable prices for the center of DC.
The Macarons and the croissants were very good. I would dare to say the macarons are better than the ones at Bouchon in NYC!
Good pastries, ok sandwiches. For the prices I was expecting better quality, but DC is an expensive city… and not known for its food quality. I’m glad Paul exists. I will probably go back.
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