Crema's Take
“The French pastries here are legitimately excellent—crispy, buttery, and clearly made fresh daily—which pairs perfectly with their quick espresso drinks in a calm, generously-seated space that feels designed for lingering. It's become a reliable spot for families and remote workers in Alexandria, though a few reviews note the service can be inconsistent depending on who's behind the counter.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I have been trying to go to grounded consistently since August, and the customer service is appalling. The eye rolls, lack of communication, the sighing at an order is just ridiculous. And if there’s a line you get treated like an inconvenience by overstressed staff. The baked…
Freshly baked French treats and the drinks come out incredibly quick. This is a place that I bring friends to for coffee shop dates because of all the indoor seating and calming atmosphere. People are generally considerate here, which makes the place feel like a little…
Loved the croque monsieur! My son enjoyed the turkey cranberry sandwich. Everything was fresh and warm. Nice place to get work done. There’s not a lot of great places to eat quality food in the DMV so I was happy to find this nook.
I ordered a Shamrock Mocha, a bottle of water, and a Paris Brest. The Paris Brest was perfectly balanced — nutty, buttery, and pleasantly light without being overly sweet. I truly enjoyed it. The Shamrock Mocha was equally impressive: rich, smooth, and not excessively sweet. …
Has a tv area for kids also has couches and games to give a relaxed feeling to the place the decorations are all around and they have a very nice feel. The staff is friendly and the food and coffee comes out quick. That being said the brownie that I got tasted off and I ended up…