I needed a resting place after a busy day in DC. Little café reminded me that there are beautiful little places in a big city. Had a great cappuccino and croissant. Watched interesting people in and out. Staff was very sweet and friendly. I hope their business as well! read more

Le Bon Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

An excellent spot for breakfast in Capitol Hill! This French cafe is super adorable and conveniently located just a few blocks away from The Library of Congress and The US Capital Building. Came here for breakfast earlier this year and was blown away by the amazing quality of the food. The interior is cute and comfy with a few communal tables as well as a couple of two sweaters inside. They also have a couple of tables in front for outdoor dining. The interior space is tiny and they did have a small line going when I came in, but it moved pretty quickly. If you love French pastries, Le Bon has a TON of them! I ended up ordering their breakfast sandwich on a croissant, a blondie brownie, and an iced chai latte. The breakfast sandwich was delicious! It came with a toasted croissant filled with a thick piece of egg, my choice of bacon and cheddar cheese, and a side of roasted potatoes. Everything tasted extremely fresh. It was a simple execution of a classic dish that came out beautifully. I absolutely loved the blondie brownie!! It was super chewy and moist with just the right amount of sweetness. The iced chai was tasty too, but I would have loved a little more spice. It could have been because I had it iced instead of hot, but it was still good. This place has a very relaxing and comfortable ambience. It seems like a nice spot to take a break from all of the touristy landmarks nearby. I could also see myself studying and doing work here too. There's no table service here, but the ladies who were working were super sweet and helpful. Although the meal was simple, it was easily one of the best meals that I had while visiting DC. If you're hanging out b Capitol Hill and are looking for a nice spot for breakfast of lunch, I would highly recommend Le Bon Cafe. read more

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Customer service was exceptional, and there menu filled with many great options and alternatives. Place is small with tables outside. read more

Le Bon Cafe - Today was a great day, for a Breakfast Belgian Waffle. Delicious Belgian waffle a perfect blend of crispiness and sweetness! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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"Smoked turkey & Brie panini" Unfortunately I am gonna have to excuse my ignorance and be like, "Ah damn Gabriel. You knew exactly what was needed. Thank you for feeding me." Side salad of fresh leafy greens, juicy halved "baby" tomatoes, thin sliced carrots and cucumbers with an amazing green dressing was a perfect match. The freshly squeezed lavender lemonade was a tart, tangy, and sweet party in my mouth. Finish with a crispy, flaky, delicious Chocolate Torsade and I am fully satisfied. You go guys! read more

Le Bon Cafe - Le Bon outdoor seating. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Baked Egg Strata - Signature baked egg casserole with Italian sausage, caramelized onions and red peppers served with roasted potatoes. Signature indeed. I have never had this before in my life and engulfed it in record time. Light breakfast loaded with protein to get the day started before exploring the Captial. The indoor restaurant is quite small and gets busy very quickly but if standing in long for five to ten minutes is the price I have to pay for novel food I will bare the cost of admission. This cafe has been getting some bad reviews of late but to those trashing it for customer service, what are you expecting from a mom and pop shop with most likely overworked associates working in a hot kitchen from early in the AM dealing with the uncaffeinated public? The owner opened up this shop over twenty years ago and recently spent four years living abroard in Paris. She undoubtedly brought back some of that authenic French cusine back to the cafe and we the patrons could not be more thankful to her for sharing her passion and vocation with the public. As always people SYOY!! read more

Almost 5 stars! The food was absolutely yummy. Our lunch consisted of curried turkey sandwich, le Bon Club, Prosciutto sandwich. The curried turkey won best lunch with my group! The side for each was potato salad. We sat at one of their outdoor tables, perfect for a warmer December day. The service was a bit on the slow side - they didn't seem to love with a lot of intention. Not a lot of enthusiasm. The other downer - plastic straws, not paper. read more

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4/5. There aren't many great coffee options on the House side, but this is probably the best. As a 150g of caffeine a day person, the cappuccino provides a solid energy boost (small, medium, and large options). Several of the pastries I've sampled are solid, including the chocolate croissant and assorted cookies. On a warm weather day, the outdoor tables are lovely, but it's super small inside. Service isn't usually important to me, but I've had noticeably above average friendly cashiers each time I've gone. Overall, it's a worthwhile coffee chat location! read more

Cafe mocha was decent if lackluster. Service was good. Ambiance was chilled. A nice spot for a cup, a chair, and relaxed conversation. read more

I really wanted the lemonade but they were out for the day. That's okay. I went for my backup, a honey lavender latte. I've had lots of these from other coffee shops but this one just tasted... meh. Also, my 16oz cup was only halfway filled up when given to me. So that was weird. Lastly, I tried the orange green tea... it tasted like literal nothingness. Water would have been better honestly. It's like if someone ran water over an orange slide then put it in a cup. Nothing to it. I'd pass on this place. 2 stars because custom service was friendly & fast, otherwise it'd be a 1. read more

Le Bon Café is one of the best breakfast/brunch spot on the Hill. Hands down! Why do I say that?!... Well for starters, they have the BEST French toast in DC! It is thick, flavorful and the hint of orange throws it over the top. Now I wouldn't call myself a french toast connoisseur, but I am from the deep South and was blessed to grow up with an old school, Southern grandma whose cooking (I would argue) could easily rival any chef in the nation - and french toast was one of her many breakfast specialties. So I'd suffice it to say that I'm a great judge of french toast and it's PHENOMENAL! It's so popular that I'd recommend calling ahead to confirm they have some left if you're visiting later in the day. Every single thing I have tasted there has been excellent. I usually get the french toast, a side of scrambled eggs and a side of bacon. Normally I wouldn't make a fuss about eggs - but their eggs are phenomenal and the bacon is always nice, crisp, and has a very clean flavor. The french toast, comes with a side of fruit, however on one visit, they were out of it so I subbed a side salad and OMG! The simple salad when paired with their house-made (sweet and slightly tart) cilantro based dressing was extraordinary! The dressing was so good that I asked about buying some to take home! In addition to breakfast, I've had many of their pastries and they all have been great. As for ambiance and decor, Le Bon is an intimate spot that's both cozy and inviting. The white and grey marbled tables are accompanied by unadorned black chairs and the soothing Turkish blue painted walls makes a great combination. Upon entering, you'll see the coveted round table in the front bay window. If ever you have an opportunity to snag it, move quickly as it's usually taken. I've even seen people stop eating mid-meal to dash over and grab it once it opened up. I will be honest and and say that aside from the table in the window, if there are a lot of people, seating can be tight. It's not the type of place you come for lengthy stays, but it's perfect for a short intimate breakfast surrounded by neighbors. As far as staff goes, they're always friendly, although at times they may not be as chatty considering the pace of day, but they're never rude or inattentive. I can't say exactly why, but Le Bon has a special place in our heart. If you haven't tried them, I'd definitely make it a point to get over there. It's a solid 5 star establishment in my book! read more

Le Bon Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Delicious and so fresh. The French toast is crispy with hints of vanilla and orange. The turkey brie was warm and full of flavor. Cesar salad was great. Fresh lemonade was refreshing for hot summer days. Highly recommend read more

This is the third time we come here for early Saturday breakfast as part of our "walking the dog weekend route". The cafe is a short distance to the Eastern market but opens much earlier than the breakfast places over there. There are a few tables outside which is perfect to enjoy a mug of coffee ( Illy) and a choice of freshly baked pastries or baguette ( all house made) with butter and jam. There is "create the omelette of your choice" option, or you can order eggs from the side dish menu and get it done according to your taste. This morning we ordered fried eggs/ sunny up to go with an order of toasted baguette with butter and jam. Belgium waffle with fresh fruit topping and added whipped cream ( today it was extra 70c, last weekend -50c, I think it is an arbitrary decision every time:). THANK YOU for putting a water bowl for the dogs!!!! Much appreciated read more

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Authentic French speaking workers cozy and friendly with French music prices are the same as the food, great read more

Le Bon Cafe - Belgian waffle with tropical green smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped in for a quick midmorning coffee and breakfast! Ordered a pastry and avocado toast! Yum! read more

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Cute place close to the United States capital and library of Congress. It has illy coffee and breakfast/lunch meals. You take a menu and order at the register. It is self service so the food comes out pretty fast. Seating is open outdoors and indoors- a little cramped on the seating but if you come around 1pm there wasn't too much traffic. I absolutely loved the salmon Niçoise salad. It was the best I've ever had! There were fresh greens topped with boiled egg, olives, green beens, and a mix of salmon salad. The panini was also delicious and perfectly made. For the price, illy coffee is also so good. I can't believe you can order cappuccinos for under $3 after going to Starbucks for so long. Overall, I will definitely come back here to try more of the menu read more

Le Bon Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great breakfast and very fair price. Most meals were $8.95. Everything is made fresh to order. Atmosphere is wonderful-I felt like I was Europe. Definitely will be back here again. I'd have to say on of the better places in DC for a casual breakfast. read more

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I am a frequent visitor to Le Bon--or, as my co-workers and I call it, "the French cafe." The baked goods are exceptional (I am a harsh critic of bakery treats, by the way!), the hot drinks are served in giant cups if you dine in, and there's a large lunch menu. Sometimes they run out of chai, but you can't be perfect. Favorites: steel cut oats, EGG STRATA, homemade gingerbread, and fresh-squeezed orange juice. read more

Stopped by early Monday morning for breakfast. It was not too crowded and plenty of seating was available. The spinach and pepper panini tasted very fresh and was perfectly seasoned. The avocado toast was delicious and the topping added a nice crunch. The iced latte was pretty average, I would have preferred if they had options for flavoring. Great service! read more

Le Bon Cafe - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The most expensive coffee for no reason. The wait will be very long. If you want to wait 25 minutes for cold brew this is your spot. Save your money and don't go here. read more

My first impression of this little cafe was not very "bon." The lady working behind the counter was, in fairness, busy making coffee drinks, but we were standing at the register a foot away from her for several minutes, and despite us making eye contact with each other several times, there was no acknowledgement of our presence. It would have been lovely for her to say, "hello, I'll be with you in just a moment." When she finally came to the register, all she said was "are you ready?" It all seemed very unfriendly and borderline salty. For lunch, I ordered a "Jambon buerre baguette." While the ham was decent, the bread was toasted ciabatta (not the advertised baguette), the butter was melted, and overall it was nothing remotely close to what you'd get in France. What I ate tasted fine, but it was a let down because I thought I'd be getting something authentic from what was billed as a French cafe. Even my beverage was disappointing because the iced citrus green tea tasted neither of citrus or green tea. I liked that the food was served on real plates but the plastic cutlery for dine-in is wasteful. This place has so much potential but was a real let down. read more

Honestly don't know who raised the people leaving poor reviews, but I had a great experience? They were sold out of the egg stratta by the time I got there but suggested the Turkey Brie panini and it was perfectly done. The Hazelnut Latte was also perfect and the wait was minimal at best. The only complaint I had was the very entitled young man who wanted my seat and threw a tantrum that he didn't get what he wanted, remarking on the iced tea I was drinking - my third purchase as I worked on my laptop. The workers were lovely, some of the clientele are pompous twits. Can't have everything lol read more

Le Bon Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love going to this place. It's small & a little on the scruffy side, but it somehow feels authentic. My favorite lunch item is the salmon Niçoise salad. That's what I had today & it was delicious. I'm also a huge fan of the desserts. The chocolate cookies are especially memorable. So soft & gooey inside that I could eat them all day! read more

Le Bon Cafe - Salmon Niçoise salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First, and definitely my last, time ordering from this place. I was served what I thought was supposed to be a prosciutto sandwich, but when I opened the box I saw bread, cold potatoes, and arugula; after careful examination I saw the thin slice of prosciutto on the bottom of the bread. And yes, it was as disgusting as it sounds. This is NOT a French-inspired anything. This is a hole-in-the-wall establishment that happens to serve what they think passes for "food". There aren't many great places to eat around the Capitol, but this place is prohibitively bad. Avoid at all costs! read more

Le Bon Cafe - Arugula, potatoes, tomatoes, bread, prosciutto (I think?). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We stopped here in the way to Starbucks because we would rather try a local joint. I would not recommend this restaurant. Every item of food or drink ordered was not good, bland, wrong, or missing. Super disappointed because a few local residents said they loved this place. They explained the French toast was a cut French baguette soaked in cream overnight. Maybe it was just me but the bread was super tough and un-cuttable. Both of our coffees were missing the vanilla, super bummed! read more

Le Bon Cafe - Baked French Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped in here on our way to the Library of Congress and Capitol during the just-after-breakfast rush. There were four of us and a table was readily available. The line was long but service was great. I had the Breakfast Baked Egg Strata and all I can say is WOW! It was mouthful after mouthful of flavor! My son had the same; daughter in law had the grilled chicken sandwich and my grandson had the Jambon Buerre sandwich. Honestly, this was my favorite meal of our whole week-long vacation. It's a small place and feels just like a tiny French cafe should! read more

On our way to the National Mall we stopped at Le Bon to grab a quick lunch. We ordered inside and then grabbed a table outdoors. It was a little busy when we got there so our order took a while but it wasn't too bad. The prosciutto and Parmesan salad was so tasty that we tried to make it ourselves at home (def not as good :( ) and the club was also tasty and not too heavy. Would recommend this spot! read more

Le Bon Cafe - Prosciutto and Parmesan Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Very cute cafe. The menu has a great amount of options. I wouldn't say it's study friendly because it's small, but otherwise it's a good place to get a quick mean read more

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Charged extra after giving an incredibly insufficient amount of dressing. Staff also cut us off because we were content to wait for the bathroom instead of trying to barge in to the people ahead of us. Selfish and cheap. read more

Le Bon Café gives off authentic parisian ~vibes~ despite being tucked on a side street of Capitol Hill. I love coming here on weekend mornings, ordering a cappuccino, and indulging my francophile side. Everything, from the spot-on playlist to the buttery croissants, makes me feel like I've stumbled upon a portal to Paris when I visit. The interior is fairly small, which is standard for DC spots, but that makes it cozy. I love the cheery blue walls and colorful art prints. I love the friendly, yet aloof service, and that I never feel rushed here. The best thing on the breakfast menu is the oat bran fruit crisp, a delicious warm fruit bake topped with toasted cinnamon oat bran. It tastes super-indulgent, but there's bran in it so it HAS to be healthy, right? Best of all, a huge bowl is only six dollars, which is insanely cheap by DC standards. Though the rest of the menu can't possibly compare to the fruit crisp, it all looks great. It seems like everything, from pastries to quiches, is made in-house and put out in small batches to ensure freshness. Le Bon Café is also highly skilled at coffee. They offer soy and almond milk. read more

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Le Bon Cafe is definitely not a 5 star restaurant, but it is very classic DC which makes it feel like home. It's a small cafe that is supposed to be French really close to the US Capitol, which makes it great for people watching as Senators and other VIPs walk by. People love the French toast, but I think it is just okay. I always get the quiche (real men DO eat quiche), a chocolate chip muffin, and a chai. Perfect way to start my morning. The downsides: The food is just average and the seating inside is cramped, but if you are visiting the US Capitol in the morning, this cafe is a great place to start your day. read more

It takes a lot for me to write a one star review. However, my experience with Le Bon was a zero star experience. Red flag one, we were denied tap water, which feels kind of illegal. Red flag two, we discover that the table next to us has a free cup of water. Weren't we just told they don't give out free water? I go up to ask why the lady at the table next to us received a free water cup and we were denied. Cashier shrinks and says "I made a one time exception, sorry about that, but it's not our policy to give out water". Lady who got free water was entering cafe at the same time I was leaving, she looks like an absolute model. Makes sense! Cashier makes exceptions for people who look like absolute models. He essentially told me I wasn't beautiful enough I wanted to gloss over the poor customer service reviews I saw before deciding to come here, let's give them the benefit of the doubt. Learn from my mistake - do not expect to be treated with respect from this place if you do not look like a model! Also, the food was so aggressively mediocre. My baked egg strata was the size of a whole hard boiled egg. This place has nothing redemptive to its name. read more

Great place for a quick healthy hearty breakfast!! French toast and spinach and onion egg scramble was delish! read more

Le Bon Cafe - French Toast and 2 Egg scramble with spinach and onions. Pumpkin gingerbread pastry to go! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I first started going here in 2013 and one of the things I love about it is that it is so tried and true. They serve illy coffee and have some delicious pastries available all day. Everything is made in house. Great quiche and potatoes. Prices are great. It's relaxing inside and you'll feel as though you have found a secret locals only spot on Capitol Hill because, well, you did! Oh and try the macaroons. read more

Le Bon Cafe - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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No public restroom :( a little disappointing. Super busy but not worth the wait if there is no restroom.

If you sell crap and dress it up as French, people will always flock to it. No matter how bad the food is, it will always have a following from boring individuals that think French food is amazing. Very bland from the eggs to the croissant. Overall bad food and horrible ambiance. The bad French tunes on a loop and the long wait for reheated food made it even worse. I would not recommend this favorite spot of hill staffers. Better food options around. Don't bother with this place. read more

The cafe is located a block away from the Library of Congress and is highly recommended for lunch if you happen to be in the neighborhood in a good weather. It is pretty small (half the seats are outside) and is apparently popular among the regulars (who look like junior staffers from the nearby Federal buildings). Ambience was above expectations, food is good. One point subtracted for canelé. Paraphrasing the Godfather, here it is better to leave the canelé and keep the other items on the menu. read more

To me, Le Bon Cafe is a kind of a hidden gem of DC. I used to work really close by and I decided to stop by this place to grab a bite to eat and I was so surprised. I expected to have some average cafe food and be on my merry way but I was amazed by what I got. My friend and I picked up and shared the Smoked Turkey and Brie sandwich, the Grilled Chicken and Goat Cheese salad, and a Pain Au Chocolat. The sandwich was bomb, the bread was perfectly grilled and panini-d to perfection, they didn't skimp of any fillings as well. I'm not a crazy fan of salad, but I loved that salad, it was the perfect blend of ingredients and the dressing was super yummy. Lastly, the pain au chocolat, oh my god. It was amazing y'all! It was stuffed, like i mean FILLED, with lots of dark chocolate and it was perfectly flaky and delightful. Definitely stop on by. read more

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Cute little French Cafe located conveniently near the capital. Very busy place during lunch time and not a lot of seating so I'd recommend getting your food to go. Their sandwiches were delicious and their pasta salad was a must try. They also have baked goods and coffee items. If you going during lunch it might take a little while for your food to be prepared but it's worth the wait. read more

Le Bon Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Le Bon in Capitol Hill is super charming and intimate! Cute french cafe with an ideal location near Library of Congress and several tourist attractions. I love their homemade granola (yogurt parfait and açaí bowl), avocado toast and the salad variety. Nice patio seating outside and a cozy indoor table nook! read more

Le Bon Cafe - Açaí bowl, avocado toast, fresh orange juice and illy cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Real French taste, look and feel! Highly recommend. Gets pretty busy so finding an open table might get tricky