I have been eager to visit Maman because the outside decor is stunning! It looks like a French bistro nestled in downtown Bethesda. I enjoyed a meal indoors and the experience was a little confusing. There is an app to order food but they also have table service. I did not know if should wait for my server to come or take things into my own hands and order on the app. The server did not check on my table too frequently so that was the main source of confusion. I was underwhelmed by the menu options as a vegan. I thank Maman for labeling vegan menu items. It seemed there was only 2 breakfast options that were vegan and none of the sandwiches were vegan. I believe some options could be made vegan without cheese. I really encourage Maman to expand the sandwiches menu to include something that is vegan without modification. I ordered the smashed avocado tartine and it was stunning! I loved how many micro greens were decorated on top. The tartine came with a strip of salt, red pepper flakes, and lemon wedge. I thought it was neat that you could customize the tartine by making it as salty, spicy, and citrusy as you wanted with the provided seasonings. Overall the tartine was good but not great enough to come back without more vegan options to try. The latte was superb! They sadly have a $1 vegan tax for a nondairy milk. The flavor of this latte was fantastic so the $1 was well worth it. This latte was creamy, smooth, and even came with latte art. I would certainly visit again if I needed a coffee in Bethesda. Thank you for a really nice brunch! I do think there is room for improvement but overall I had a good experience and hope the vegan options increase as the menu gets updated! read more

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They can do more to protect the food. If I see the flies and gnats, I know they see them. I now only buy beverages which are mid for the price (but it's convenient). read more

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I've tried several baked goods (like six) on subsequent visits after the first. I think it's safe to say anything that is not soaked in liquid (as the chocolate cake was) is served, stale, dry, dusty and extremely disappointing. One star for the great cake, though. Another star for the decent breakfast offering. Pastries are more "miss" than "hit." Where is the quality control? Service and ambience are nice. AVOID the pastries. read more

I had not been to Maman in a long time, but the gentleman who took our order on Wednesday, 11/26/25, was exceptional. He had a great personality and really seemed to know what he was talking about when we asked for a coffee recommendation. It's rare these days to find someone who genuinely cares about providing great customer service, and he truly seemed to love what he does. If you go, definitely try the Honey Lavender Latte with pistachios--you won't be disappointed. My boyfriend ordered the Flat White, which was also excellent. I should also mention that I love the décor. It's so warm and inviting, and it feels like you've stepped into a café somewhere in Europe while on vacation. read more

I came here on a Saturday and it was pretty busy. I was able to find a single seat at the window and was helped pretty fast. I ordered the breakfast sandwich which was very soggy in my opinion. The flavor was also lacking. It did come out within 5 minutes which was pretty surprising. I loved the chocolate pistachio croissant! The baked items looked really good there. I would not recommend the breakfast sandwich though. This is what made me take a star away because I did not vibe with it. Will definitely come back to try the espresso martini, bloody mary, and other baked items. Also, the plating is so cute. read more

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I found this adorable French restaurant while waiting for my son at a nearby practice. My husband and I loved the romantic atmosphere, long wooden family-style tables, and many patrons sharing one table was typical (very European) You order and pay at the counter; then, your meal is delivered to your table. The dishes are gorgeous; I didn't mind that mine had a chip; it added character. We both ordered very acidic coffees, and it seems that if you add plant-based milk to highly acidic coffee, it appears spoiled. I asked for a new cup without any fuss, and they said that's just what the milk does, no explanation. The new cup looks the same. I asked for half and half, and that fixed the problem. I had to go online to determine what was happening to the coffee. If something keeps happening to your coffee that is not normal or common, you should at least warn your customers when they order it so they can decide if they want to proceed. I am a visual person, and there was no way I would drink coffee that looked like it had spoiled milk. From there, our service went downhill. Rude remarks, ignored questions, bombastic side eyes, lol. Regardless, my husband and I very much enjoyed the food. Not pictured here was their chocolate croissant with pretzels. It was $6 but enough to share and the best chocolate croissant we have had. They forgot we ordered it and made us wait 15 minutes, but it was worth it. Would I come again? Yes, I hope they had an off day. The food is excellent, and I can see this being a fantastic spring/summer breakfast spot. read more

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Really cute store that is right in the heart of downtown. There is some seating outdoors and also ample space indoor. I came for brunch on a Saturday with my mom and we were seated quickly by the window. We received our coffee and pastry first, and each were pretty tasty. We shared the croissant and we were struggling to finish the pastry between us because it was so large and sweet. The ratatouille was also on the salty side. It looked pretty small and I doubted it would be enough, but was surprisingly filling. I didn't feel like the food was that impressive but it was a nice vibe for an afternoon coffee with friends. read more

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What a lovely cafe in downtown Bethesda. We visited on a late weekday afternoon. Parking was actually available practically right in front of the cafe. Score! The pastries itself was absolutely delicious. For $3.99+ tax, we got to relish and nosh on wonderful trio of delicious items. The employee was generous and let my husband pick the pistachio muffin he kept eyeing on. We loved the friendly efficient customer service. Looking forward to returning again in the future. read more

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They don't clean their coffee machines. I sucked up bitter black gunk from my cold brew and luckily spit it out before I swallowed it. Unfortunately, it upset my stomach for the rest of the day. Very disappointing. read more

I had the pistachio tree croissant and it was amazing! In the middle was a delicious pistachio cream. I also had a lavender honey latte and it was divine. The Papa's breakfast bowl was delicious as well, I just wish I had more of the aoli sauce to go on the potatoes. read more

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It's really a shame that this could have been a really great place to visit in Bethesda but my experience there wasn't so great. Sure I'm not going to deny that the place is filled to the brim with flowers and nice decorations but looks can be deceiving. I went on a Saturday Afternoon and it seemed pretty lively with the amount of people that were there. I was having high hopes but it was quickly demolished by the events that followed. The host didn't greet anyone when they walked in. It seems like anyone that entered was able to get sat right away except for me. Perhaps she thought I was ordering for take out and it wasn't clear I was there to sit down until I had to interrupt her before she sat someone else. The worst part was if a table was even empty, it was seated immediately by the next person. I don't think that table was wiped at all. I was sat at a window seat by the host and thought to myself, maybe it wouldn't be so bad after this. Nope, not at all. First of all, that same host went to one of the tables in the back and started eating a salad. There were people still up that were waiting to be sat; I don't really understand this system of seating/waiting people was implemented at all. Second, the servers ignored me and served others. Within minutes, they got their food and drinks out which was upsetting. I had to flag a male staff member to help talk my order. He did apologize and was able to help me order. I ended up asking to just pay after ordering because I didn't want to risk waiting another 20 minutes to pay out the bill. It was that bad. Eventually what I ordered came through but I waited nearly almost an hour for my order. What I got was their seasonal Frozen Forest Matcha Latte & Pistachio Croissant. The Matcha Latte came first and it came with the small shot of flavor with vanilla, juniper berries and mint. This was actually good but I wish it came out sooner. The latte art was there; but it's presentable at least. The Pistachio Croissant was my favorite thing so far. It's filled with this really good white chocolate pistachio cream that elevates it so well. I would highly recommend getting this. If I ever do visit here again, I honestly would just get it to go. Is it worth the trouble to sit down if the table service is inconsistent and the workers don't seem happy about working there? That's not a question I should be answering. I shouldn't have to wait almost 20 minutes to place an order in, and another 25 minutes for the food. Especially a drink and croissant that's already made. Visit at your own risk. read more

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This cafe is so cute and decorated so well if you like going to aesthetic cafes. There's also indoor and outdoor seating. The man at the register was very patient with us even though we ordered a lot of food to eat there and to go. I wasn't very impressed with the breakfast sandwich(it was covered in ketchup so that was all I tasted), but the pistachio croissant was delicious! Would stick to their pastries over savory goods. read more

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March 2023: Stopped by for a coffee and a pain au chocolat (a semisweet chocolate "batons" formed by a yeasted puff pastry dough wrapped around a stick of chocolate). The display case was well stocked with pastries of various kinds--each with the name, calories, and price clearly marked. The decor of the dining area reminded me of a country style boutique bakery in France, which is very appropriate given the niche they claim to fill. Unfinished woods and simple patterns dominated the space. The line moved quickly, and the staff had me out the door in less than 2 minutes once my order was placed. Outdoor dining is also an option during the warmer months. July 2023: Stopped by with a friend to grab brunch. We sat outdoors amongst a space bedecked with faux vines, greenery, and flowers, which created a nice ambiance in an otherwise somewhat sterile environment along the street and alley. Our waiter was a lovely woman with whom we've crossed paths months ago. She actually remembered us, and while we couldn't initially place her, we managed to make the connection after a bit of friendly conversation. I ordered the 3-egg omelette, and I personalized it by including Parisian ham, tomatoes, and sun dried tomatoes. I also requested that it be made with egg whites and include toast. The omelette comes with a generous portion of balsamic greens as standard. My companion ordered the Belgian waffles with some very thick cut bacon, and he loved it. Another great experience at Maman in Bethesda! read more

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I found this place because my coworker needed to charge her Tesla so we were looking for somewhere to grab lunch on our lunch break which is at 10 AM. We got out of the garage and I was looking for somewhere to grab something to eat and it was right on the corner. The atmosphere is so nice. It's very coastal vibe. I got the cinnamon roll and it looked incredible it was made with a thin dough, so it was think of phyllo but not quite. It was alittle hard to bite but the center was soft. I also got a chicken club sandwich with avocado. My order was to go and it seems like it took a really long time for it not being so packed again. It was my first time there so I don't know how long things take but going for a lunch when you're on a time crunch I don't know if that's the right place. My food was a very great though. I am definitely gonna go back and bring my family and friends for brunch on the weekends which it'll probably be packed, but I want them to experience the good food. read more

Maman in Bethesda is so fantastic! I consider it an integral part of the French culinary resurgence in Bethesda. Their outdoor space is excellent on a nice day. I've enjoyed breakfast, brunch, and lunch there and am always pleased. My favorite to order at Maman are their quiches read more

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The food is so delicious. Everything is so yummy and the atmosphere is nice. Everyone is nice and does not rush you while you are eating or even if you just doing work on laptop. Breiner is really nice server... gives his best food options. read more

The service was nice and friendly! However, we were there on a busy Sunday brunch and it took a while to get seated. The matcha latte tasted basically just like milk and nothing else. The papa's breakfast bowl I had was good though. Interior is beautiful. Overall, quite a mixed experience. (8/10/25) read more

Located in Bethesda Row this a cool little cafe. The ambiance is pretty classy with the decor. We were seated promptly but took a little while for staff to take our order. We got the cookie first, but as we broke it in half we did find a piece of hair on it. The staff quickly took it away and got us a new one. The cookie was pretty good, but not the best I've had. The ratatouille and omelet was really good. Flavorful and had lots of veggies. The salad I got with my omelet was really good! The lattes we ordered were also very good. read more

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This place is well decorated. If you wanna go get some pictures and brunch completed with some friends, I recommend coming here. The service is very poor, no smiles no greetings just take your order pay and that's it. What you see on the menu is really what you get, they are not very cooperative with Substitutions. However, I was able to get a sandwich, and I had everything I wanted onto it to make the same exact same ones that they had, but just with different brand. And that cost me an arm and a leg. I'm happy to try this place out, but I probably won't go again. Their food wasn't very flavorful anyway. read more

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I really wanted to come to this café and I am so glad that I did. This place is SO CUTE. I love the flowers and lights. The cups and dishes are adorable and really add to the overall experience. The staff is really friendly and they actually gave us free marshmallows since they were discontinuing them and I thought that was super sweet. I got the honey lavender latte and the white chocolate blueberry lavender bundt cake. I am so glad I came here. read more

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The pastries here are very good, top notch! If rating solely on food, I would give Maman Bethesda 5/5. The service is what dragged down the rating. After being seated, we waited at least 10 minutes for a server to see us. When a server finally did arrive, her first request was that we move to a smaller table because a larger party needed our table. I normally wouldn't take exception to this reasonable request, but after we moved, the server then took our order, which as you can see from the photos was all pastries and one beverage, no prepared meals. When another at least 15 minutes arrived with no sign of our food and drink, we flagged down a different server and asked whether the pastries were fresh made to order, is that why we had not yet received our order? About a minute later, our original server came with our order. The pastries were definitely not fresh made, so there is no reason that we could not have received the order within 10 minutes, even though they were busy. However, an extremely large party (like 10 or more people) I. The middle of the room was waited on diligently, with our very same server even taking a photo of the group! So my recommendation: place your order to go. This seems to be a much more efficient way to experience the good food while avoiding the mediocre service. read more

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This is such a cute little cafe in Bethesda. The decor from the outside in - is just perfect. The entire staff and vibe in this restaurant is friendly and chill. The servers don't hover over you and they're so friendly. This is a great place for afternoon coffee, brunch, coffee/tea and dessert, work from home or just a nice seasonal cocktail. I personally enjoyed everything I ordered from the omelette to the flat white to the mimosa. Everything was absolutely delicious. The only reason they don't get a 5 stars from me is because the pastries were disappointing. Everyone raved about the pistachio croissant and the chocolate croissant but if I had to choose between the two, I'd go with the chocolate croissant. The pistachio croissant was beautiful but the filling had a cream that didn't go well with the chocolate chunks. I'll definitely be here again! read more

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The GF zucchini bread is amazing. It was better than the GF chai cookie. The tomato soup was a little too sweet for me but still happy with my order. Breiner was awesome and gave great recommendations! Outdoor and indoor seating! read more

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Came in to try a maman dessert and loved it. Combination of a cinnamon roll mixed with a danish. Interesting decor and plenty of seating. Located in Bethesda row off of Elm St. Park farther away or by the sidestreers and walk or right at the parking structure in Bethesda Row. read more

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I am a sucker for a good matcha latte, plus the dishware was adorable and so aesthetically pleasing. I could sit in here all day, the place was gorgeous. I also had an omlette that was average, but the drinks were read more

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The place, with its toile decor, is beautiful and cozy. The bakery offerings were delicious--we enjoyed the croissant and an oatmeal cookie that was chewy and hearty. The service left something to be desired as it took a while for our order to come out, and we had to check on it despite being given a number for our table. The worst part, however, was my seasonal hazelnut cappuccino that was chock full of hazelnut pieces. Unfortunate, because it tasted great but was so full of nuts it distracted from the drinking experience! read more

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I really want to like maman. Unfortunately, I've experienced some quality control issues. For one, when my party went up to the counter to order some baked goods, the cookies were baked inconsistently (one of my friends asked what the difference was between the two rows of cookies labeled "chocolate chip"--turned out that one side was just over-baked and therefore four shades darker than the row next to it). I also ordered a hot chocolate with whole milk. I was standing by the pickup counter so saw the whole scene unfurl: the barista took out a near-empty carton of whole milk, heated the contents up and poured it into the hot chocolate. The cup was still 1/4 empty, so he picked up a carton of oat milk and contemplated adding it to my drink to fill it up. However, he looked over in my direction, saw people watching, so put the oat milk down. He then reached into the fridge for a new carton of whole milk. For some reason, he decided it wasn't worth the effort to top the cup. So instead, he picked up my drink, called my name and handed me a cup that was only 3/4 full at best. This all makes for an amusing story, but unfortunately, is not what I'd like to see as a paying customer. read more

Pretty place for a date or a birthday! We only tried a maman that day since we're still full from lunch but this was super cute! Lots of wood & greenery. It has a cottagecore vibe. Service was ok the cashier was a bit rude but other that cool place to visit! Might go here again for a brunch or lunch to check out more of the menu read more

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Food is always absolutely excellent. Service has varied a bit, hence the 4 stars. If you like omelettes, waffles, or french coffee, this is your spot for an upscale breakfast. Have had several things here and enjoyed them all, but I come back to the omelette and my daughter only eats the waffles. read more

Happy Sunday!! It's an egg-cellent to be alive!! Quaint beautiful setting which transports you to the French Provincial Countryside for the duration of your meal, with the lovely blue and white plates, farm house tables and trees. Meal: Eggs Ratatouille (delicious vegetable stew) served with sunny side up eggs. Cost: $14 USD Smashed avocado tartine -- scrumptious tomato, avocado, onions, lime sandwich served on toasted country bread. Cost: $13.50 USD The meal was delicious, nicely served and extremely tasty. My only concern was the service was slow. My drink order was wrong and she didn't offer to correct it. To finish off the meal, we waited a long time before she checked on us and we had to flag her down to pay the check. I love the location and the food. I will definitely return but I hope management will work on employees performance. I gave the best server review I had, with the tip. This might also be a indicator for the restaurant on how a server is doing. Travel often, eat and live deliciously. read more

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Beautiful exterior and interior. Came here for the ambiance but the coffee wasn't bad. French summer floral aesthetics? They had brunch options as well but I didn't try it during this visit. Outdoor seating available. Service was good, didn't take too long for the coffee to be brought to the table. Would come back to try their food options. read more

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I've been wandering this cute cafe for a long time, so finally came here for Sunday brunch. There was no reservation system online so we just showed up before noon, but the place was pretty packed with people enjoying the meals and picking up their coffees. The ambiance of this cafe was lovely, but the table service was pretty inconsistent. The server didn't come to pick up our orders for a long time, and once the server arrived, she was like, "oh, I didn't know you guys haven't ordered yet." Unfortunately, the server wasn't even familiar with their orders, so we had to repeat our orders several times. Our meals arrived earlier than our drinks, so I was glad I chose coffee rather than cocktail. My eggsalad tartine was good. The generous amount of eggsalad in a cup was mixed with dill, onion, and celery and had a good crunchiness. The toast was crunchy but too little to finish the eggsalad. The radish and avocado were just placed without any seasoning. As I expected this dish to be "tartine," I was kinda disappointed with the presentation of this dish, which was more like "make your own toast." Papa's breakfast bowl was solid. While the roasted potato was moist rather than crispy, the flavor was very good. Unfortunately, our drinks were not so great...My flat white was lukewarm with an excessively burnt flavor. Matcha latte was very generic and watery, and I could tell this was made with a cheap pack of matcha latte mix. On the other hand, the spiced apple crumble cake was moist and well-balanced so we really liked it. However, I'm not sure why it took the server over 10 minutes to bring this cake, which was put on the window case for a to-go order. She also didn't bring the forks so she went back, took another trip to the tables, and finally brought up the forks. Also, our cups and plates were chipped, which gave us another questionable experience. Overall, I figured out why this place had a low Yelp rating, and fellow patrons were disappointed. read more

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Ambiance is super amazing! Beautiful shop and worth dining in if you can get a spot. Super busy in the weekend. Food was okay. My seasonal cappuccino was a little too sweet. My food looked nice. Some of the silverware and dinnerware were chipped or a little stained. My dish was missing a sauce. But they provided it when requested. I would say food is slightly over priced. Service was a mixed bag on the day I went. The people at the counter were amazing!! They were helpful with my order and super apologetic when there was no space due to a baby shower. One of them went and got a pitcher of water for me and brought it to my table. However, when I ask to have some sauce on the side because it was missing from my dish. The waitress seemed annoyed with my request. Maybe she had a bad day. Afterwards, another waitress was super kind and got me a to-go box. Overall, everyone was super amazing. Overall, nice place to study or chat. I would like to go back for some pastries that aren't too expensive. read more

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We came here for weekday breakfast and really enjoyed the experience. The place is super cute with French countryside vibe. Their pastry selection is amazing (sadly, I am on carbs restriction so no pastry for me). I ordered the Golden Honey Latte and Egg omelette while my boyfriend got the Papa's bowl. Service was quick and on point. Definitely will be one of my go to breakfast places. read more

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Cleanliness is next to.. not this place. When you enter you get welcomed and the environment is very welcoming. The French trendy music and aesthetic make it warm and bright. The two girls who take your order are friendly, not over spoken but just a little to short for the friendly atmosphere almost like they're going to burden them by asking questions of what might be a good choice. My biggest concern, as this is my second time trying to give this a chance is, the health and cleanliness. When people sneeze in front of you on the back of their hand, best practice is to go wash and sanitize. Don't continue to make and prepare plates without being sanitary. The other girl continues to touch her face, scratch and then her hair and proceeds to touch everything and prepared plated meals. Getting the flatware dirty, shouldn't ever happen, like ever. Dirty dishes get cleaned in a clean sink, and whether or not it's a three sink or a dish system, pre-washing is always done no reason for dirty flatware or even flatware that's dirty getting mixed in with clean flatware. The food is sub par. The loafs are hard, the flavor is only held on the minimal bit of frosting that seems to be inconsistent, the beignet is over fried to where it's stuff, hard and dry. The coffee was great. The flavors and bean roast isn't too overpowering. Outside seating is a plus, the overall ambiance isn't loud at all. Very comfortable. This place nearly fails due to the majority of health concerns. The food, again sub-par. They have the recipe it seems just the actual processes can be improved to have better quality goods. The staff as they are friendly-ish they need to be trained on sanitation. read more

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My daughter was interested in trying the vegan pastries. She liked the tahini honeycomb latte. She loved the orange blossom rhubarb crumb cake. The vegan lemon poppyseed cookie had a bitter aftertaste that we've noticed in some vegan baked goods that may be from bad acid-base balance. I had the (non vegan) pistachio chocolate croissant and it was fine but I wasn't expecting it to be just a chocolate croissant with some pistachio cream in it. read more

We stopped by for the sole purpose of trying the famous cube croissant. The croissant itself was disappointing as it was breadier than it was flaky, but the pumpkin pie filling was pretty good. I would still gladly come back to try more on the menu as Maman has the CUTEST interior I've ever seen! read more

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Stopped by just to get some pastries and have to say, it's a beautiful space! The croissant was good but did seem to be a bit stale, but they have some interesting flavors with their pastries. I'll have to come back to try more of their selections and drinks! read more

Came here for brunch on a Saturday and got seated at a communal table, which is fine. Our server was also nice. I did not like either the coffee nor food. I got lavender honey latte and it tasted weird. We also got crogel and maman's breakfast sandwich, crogel was ok nothing special and the breakfast sandwich was way too sweet, I understand that it has bourbon bacon jam but I literally felt like I was eating honey. And after the meal we decide to get some pastries to go. While we were paying at the pastries counter, we saw a fly landed on one of the croissants...and the employees didn't see it...I wanted to tell the employees but figured that the fly probably have already landed on more than one pastries, possibly including the ones we bought. I just hope whoever ate those pastries, including me, has strong immune system... Probably won't go back. read more

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Instagram vs. Reality... Unfortunately, the waffles were crunchy and hard. This was only my first visit; since their menu was extensive and the cafe itself was cute, I'll probably come back and try something else. read more

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