Crema's Take
“This upscale French café delivers reliable brunch and pastries with a focus on quality ingredients, though prices run high for what you get and reservations are strictly enforced even during slow periods. The outdoor seating and polished décor make it a solid choice for a leisurely sit with friends, particularly if you're already exploring the National Mall and willing to pay a premium for the location and ambiance. Coffee here is genuinely good but expensive, so order it if you're a quality-focused espresso drinker, not if you're just looking for a quick caffeine fix.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We stopped in for lunch after a bit of sightseeing around the mall and were pleasantly impressed. Both the restaurant and hotel are tastefully decorated, and the festive touches truly captured the Christmas spirit without feeling overdone. The staff were attentive and…
I had such high hopes here. Solid 3.5 stars. 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…
We had a wonderful time. Made reservations for 7pm and at 6:50pm we received a text saying our table was ready. Service was prompt and food was delicious. My husband had the steak frites and I had the Plat de Jour which was the special of the day and it was lobster, shrimp and…
We went for Sunday brunch and had the eggs benedict, French onion soup, house salad, and a kids roast salmon. Everything was very tasty and we were particularly impressed with the presentation and quality of the kids meal with the mashed potatoes and green beans. The environment…
French food is ooh la la! From escargot to the french croissant and chocolate mousse, everything here has been divine to my taste buds. The coffee is not cheap. It is top quality. You can sit outside on the patio and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Who knows, you may come across…
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