{petite} maman
1220 19th St NW, Washington, DC
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Washington, DC, this petite café feels like stepping into a Parisian dream with its thoughtfully curated elegance and genuinely warm staff who treat you like an old friend. Their pastries—especially the orange pistachio olive oil tea cake—are the stuff of life-changing moments, paired beautifully with expertly pulled cappuccinos and creative specialty drinks that prove they care deeply about every detail. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or settling in for a slow afternoon, the cozy atmosphere and impeccable food make it the kind of place that becomes instantly beloved.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Have you had the orange pistachio olive oil tea cake? No, well, then you haven’t yet lived. Nutty sweet moist crunchy tart perfect outer shell. I paired this with a cappuccino that of course had great milk foam art. I highly recommended a stop here. Small indoor space so only…
The food is so good, the place is absolutely gorgeous, and the staff and service is very accommodating and was the nicest. Layla is one of the kindest baristas I met so this is definitely gonna be a must stop at place when I’m in DC again.
Drinks were very quick to come out, staff was incredibly warm and smiling. It is small but very cozy atmosphere, although it was so warm inside I had to take off all my winter layers. I have to say, 5$ total for a bag of tea and hot water is excessive. All drinks had excessive…
Petite Maman Cafe is such a lovely little spot. The place is beautiful, and both the cashier and barista were genuinely warm and friendly. The sandwich and pastries are great. I ordered The Emilie and it was so good. The iced café macchiato was also really nice and balanced. …
Petite Maman DC is such a gem! The atmosphere is cozy and elegant, and every detail feels so thoughtfully done. The food was absolutely delicious — beautifully presented and full of flavor. The service was warm, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. It’s the kind…
Crema Reviews
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