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    French Press

    4.4 (65 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Blueberry Iced Latte
    Jasmin A.

    Stumbled upon this coffee shop while visiting Bethesda from DC and I've already been back twice in the same week. I ordered the blueberry iced latte which I am obsessed with. I haven't had a perfectly made iced latte like this in a long long time. The space is light-filled and cozy, perfect for getting a little remote work done. The staff is also warm and friendly!

    Asewe O.

    I was looking for a coffee shop with wifi to get some work done and Yelp led me here. The place is warm, friendly and comfortable. The smoked salmon crogel was delicious but pricy Pro Tip: Get the crogel!

    Vee L.

    Very good. Nice well made croissant and salmon breakfast sandwich. My caramel macchiato was also delicious, one of the best I've ever had. On their menu they also have some interesting drinks that I haven't seen other places. Service was good. The place is a bit small but there is different types of seating at tables and along the windows. I definitely plan to visit again to try more stuff.

    croissant w/egg, smoked salmon, and avocado (left) and crogel (croissant/bagel hybrid) with egg, smoked salmon, and avocado (right).
    Nneka M.

    In a semi desperate search for coffee and a light breakfast option after an intense workout, I turned to yelp for a walkable nearby solution, and the new 5 star rated French Press popped up. French Press is a cute, clean, and modern coffee shop that also serves all sorts of french delicacies and pastries. The breakfast sandwiches are made to order, and are fresh and absolutely delicious-just make sure you specify if you want it served hot. The coffee options are equally as good. My vanilla almond milk latte was not overly sweet and had a perfect balance in favor and smoothness, and my friend enjoyed her matcha latte. The pastries were also good, but (perhaps personal preference) could have been served a bit warmer to give them a more softer, succulent taste and texture. Customer service was perfectly hospitable and attentive, and was a very personable experience. Seating is fine-with a few small round tables, one oblong wooden table, and counter seats available overlooking street view window. Overall, highly recommend trying out this new locally owned shop. pro tip-Street parking is available, but definitely walk for convenience.

    Window bar seating
    Megan B.

    Cute little coffee shop in downtown Bethesda with immaculate vibes. Good for studying with multiple small tables. Can't comment on the food, but the cappuccino I ordered was good, if extremely hot. I had to let it cool down for several minutes before being able to drink. I enjoyed the bar seating at the front which is perfect for solo relaxing and people watching. Service was quick and friendly. I'd like to go back and try some of their other beverages, but for the music and atmosphere alone I'll give it 5 stars.

    Smoked salmon sandwich on a crogel.
    Jenn D.

    The crogel has entered my life and I'm not looking back. What a great place for coffee and a sandwich! The smoked salmon sandwich is a perfect breakfast. And the coffee here is amazing.

    Flat white, iced chai latte, almond croissant, spinach quiche
    Nick E.

    Good: Coffee, customer service, ambiance Bad: Food, chai We got a flat white, iced chai latte, spinach quiche, and almond croissant. The flat white was good, but the chai latte was mediocre. The almond croissant tasted like it was a day or 2 old, and the quiche was inedible (even after heating and re-heating), so we ended up throwing it away. It's obvious that the food was not fresh, with the quiche being several days old at least. They said they got their pastries and quiche from Fresh Baguette, which is just down the road, so I'd recommend getting pastries or a quiche directly from there instead. I wanted to try a breakfast sandwich, but the only egg they have is hard boiled, which I'm not a fan of. Maybe their sandwiches would be better than what I had; however, my experience would make me weary of how fresh their ingredients are. The staff was friendly, and the seating area was decent. I liked the music and retro radio they have in the corner. I'd recommend this place if you want to hang out and grab a coffee or cafe drink, but I'd head elsewhere for food.

    The coffee is great and the pastries are really good and fresh!! The staff is super nice and attentive. It's a really good calm spot to enjoy!!

    Delicious, extremely friendly, great ambiance with relaxing atmosphere. I'm trying for the first time. I will definitely back.

    Hair in and outside of medium cup from French Press

    Lonnng piece of hair in my cup of iced matcha. Would've turned around to return this, but short on time for lunch break.

    A delicious egg n' avocado crogel (a croissant bagel!)

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    Great coffee in the Bethesda neighborhood! Easy walk from the parking garage on St. Elmo.

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    I ordered a latte and literally returned it after one sip. Starbucks is 5 stars compared to their coffee.

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    Oat milk lattes were delicious and service was so great and friendly! Had a great experience. Super cute in there too!

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    French Press has the most amazing sandwiches! The turkey and fresh mozzarella on a baguette is my favorite!

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    Great food, coffee, and service! The coffee shop is super cute and clean! I would definitely recommend coming here!

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    New cafe with great coffee, friendly staff, and modern ambiance. Absolutely worth coming here!

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    2 years ago

    I had a really wonderful experience at this coffee shop today. Delicious food and Matcha latte. I will definitely come back!

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    Cute, minimalistic, and cozy cafe! It's at the Bethesda metro station, two escalator trips right…read moreabove the station underground. The lattes here are sweeter than savory but delicious, topped with thick whipped cream... I think it is homemade whipped cream, but whatever they do, they definitely aced it very well. - Habibi latte: very scrumptious! It is a must-get, although it's a seasonal drink, so it may not always be available...alas! Pretty sweet and almost like eating some Dubai chocolate as you drink it... worth the adventure! - The Bear Necessities: I was very impressed with this latte. I had low expectations, as most cafes can't perfect the dark art of latte for every latte drink on the menu, especially the seasonal drinks... But girl, I was proven wrong and I enjoyed this drink so much! It came with thick whipped cream topped with one graham cracker bear and crumbled graham crackers... The flavors were cinnamon and honey and reminded me of cinnamon crunch cereal in some ways, but of course, it wasn't too sweet though! I was tempted to order another one... The sandwiches (1 roast beef and 1 grilled turkey) were just average if you ask me to compare these with other sandwich specialty shops... next time, I'd try something else! Overall, no complaints as I'm impressed with the coffee options, especially the seasonal drinks! Service was good and quick. The employee behind the counter was super friendly and very accommodating to ensure she got our orders right. Plenty of seating on a Saturday late morning which was surprising. Lots of seating at the outdoor patio as well! Very spacious.

    5 stars for coffee, 4 stars for food. This cafe is conveniently located at the Bethesda metro…read morestation, on ground level right above the metro gates. Great for a post-(long) run meal before I hop on the metro back to DC! The lattes are on the sweet side but delicious, thick, creamy, and very innovative--worth it. The food? Not so much, but still decent. I tried the following: - Habibi latte (hot with oat milk) - delicious!! Definitely a must-get. It was quite sweet but really reminded me of Dubai chocolate. Really amazing how they nailed down the flavors. Perfect for chocolate lovers and very unique and innovative. Presentation was also excellent, with a generous amount of whipped cream. - The bear necessities - equally delicious latte and really cute presentation too, with a graham bear cracker on top! I'm not a big fan of cinnamon-flavored drinks, but this one was more subtle. It was so thick and richly flavored that the cinnamon wasn't overpowering for me. I was very impressed. - Roast beef sandwich - meh okay. It was supposed to come with ciabatta bread (which I think would've tasted way better), but apparently, there was none that day, so I got it with sourdough bread. - Turkey sandwich - I got it served hot with sourdough bread, and my partner and I enjoyed this one more than the roast beef sandwich. The roasted red peppers were a nice addition to the sandwich. The accompanying salad with the sandwiches was fine, nothing special. Service was good and quick. Plenty of seating on a Saturday late morning, and the outdoor patio was cute and spacious.

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    I've been here a few times for breakfast, and it's become one of my favorite spots in the area. I…read moreusually order takeout, but the café itself is so cute that I'd love to sit and eat there one day. They even have a nice outdoor seating area, which makes it feel especially inviting. I almost always order the smoked salmon on toast, and it's consistently delicious. As for the drinks, I tend to like mine on the sweeter side, so they're usually a little less sweet than my preference. That said, I actually appreciate that they don't overload them with sugar - it's easy enough to add a little sweetener myself. It's definitely a bit on the pricier side, but the quality and atmosphere make it worth it. Overall, it's a great breakfast spot, and I'll definitely keep coming back.

    This place never ceases to amaze me with their new creations that I must always try. Today, besides…read moremy favorite pistachio chocolate croissant I left with two seasonal baked goods. I have not tried them yet, but I will update my review when I do. First up is the blueberry lavender brioche wave ($6). It looks like a kouign maman , but it's filled with blueberry lavender jam. The other pastry I took home was a cherry croissant cube ($6) filled with "sweet and tart homemade cherry jam". I wasn't a fan of the pumpkin version so hopefully this one will be better because I do like cherry jam. I was lazy because of the dreary day, but I guess so were other folks because at the end of the day today they still had lots and lots of tempting pastries in their case. Willpower won out today!

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