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    4.1 (209 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Justine T.

    Their aesthetic is adorable! From the coffee cups to the decor, it's all so charming. It felt a bit cramped inside, though, since the tables were pretty close together. I enjoyed the maman breakfast sandwich - the avocado was creamy and the brioche bun was soft, however the candied bacon's sweetness was a tad overpowering (and I have a sweet tooth). The service wasn't the friendliest, especially when I asked a polite question. Still, I would come back to try their yummy looking pastries!

    Sesame Tahini Latte - yum!
    Delana A.

    I love the variety of options on their menu! I stopped by for a very quick treat. The service was great & I loved the coffee! Can't wait to come back, sit down & give this place another try. I ordered: Sesame Tahini Latte w oatmilk -- 8/10 Vegan Zucchini -- 5/10 not that great, you could definitely make a better version at home. It was also really small & not worth the price. I should have gotten a different vegan treat.

    Tart
    Lauren B.

    I was in DC for the weekend and had heard great things about maman! My boyfriend picked up pastries, so my review is solely based on the taste and presentation. I do think their cafes are cute, though. The pastries were not good. I always thought maman was an upscale pastry experience, but now I see they were parading as that while offering stale, cold, and bland foods. The martha stewart potato tart had a sour herbaceous taste to it. The croissant was stale and didn't have buttery, crisp layers I was expecting. The scone was the best pastry, but still not impressive. I would return for their coffee, but certainly will not order any food again.

    andreas everything croissant & salmon sandwich
    Karen T.

    Went to get coffee in the afternoon around one thirtyish with a friend continues to be super packed and loud, especially on a cherry blossom week with lots of tourists lots of families and lots of office workers packed into the space. The one thing about this location is that the busing service leaves a little bit to be desired. The table chairs are often left with crumbs and are not wiped down thoroughly for the next guest. I understand it gets busy but when I watch, they often quickly just swipe a few things off the table and don't pay much attention to actually making the place clean and neat

    Gail B.

    What a cute place! Maman is charming. It's part upscale Starbucks, part bakery, part Harrod's tea time. It's located across the street from Carnegie Library, The fresh dishes are wonderful. I had the grilled cheese. It is delicious and not oily. My friend had quiche & a salad. You can serve yourself a bottle of water to save trips to the filling station. After you order, an employee brings food to the table. This location gets crowded. Visit early.

    martine's steak sandwich
    Ineke S.

    Went here for brunch after a morning at the Shakespeare Theatre and was not disappointed. Maman's offerings are unfailingly fresh, fragrant, and delicious. Additionally, their coffee is GOOD - strong, not bitter and aromatic. I almost always have Maman's breakfast sandwich because it has everything- egg, bacon, avocado and a lovely soft brioche bun. My son had the steak sandwich which has a very tasty chimmichurri sauce on it and my husband had the ratatouille which he says was good but would be better with some bacon or sausage (disclaimer: he always thinks meatless dishes would be better with meat!) We also had a pear cardamom turnover which was absolutely divine! Sugar encrusted flaky deliciousness! So good I forgot to take a picture of it. The restaurant was extremely packed so we had to hover as another group was getting up to leave - that's my one complaint with Maman- the "will we find a table" stress!! The cashier was pleasant and efficient, as were the busboys in clearing the table after our successful hovering endeavors!! As to be expected, it's noisy when it's full, but the restaurant is full of light and so charmingly decorated that I didn't mind the decibel levels.

    Megan B.

    I have always wanted to come here. I came from the Smithsonian and it was raining. I made it ten minutes before close. The staff were so friendly and I had a great experience. I got a fleur de sel latte and a chocolate chip cookie. It was amazing. I bought 4 cookies to take home to California, one for someone special, one for me, and one for each of the kids. They put it in a to go food container for me so that they would be protected in my suitcase. The first person had one last night and is a chocolate chip cookie connoisseur and enjoyed it. I really liked the decor and the atmosphere. I cannot wait to come back and try more.

    Evelyn T.

    Mamannn why can't you be in California? We would love such an aesthetic, regal cafe like this!! All of the baked goods are laid out in front of you, looking incredibly appetizing. The interior of the cafe is gorgeous, I could see myself spending from open to close of the cafe immersed in a book. I went to Maman two days in a row over my trip in DC just for their baked goods and the lavender hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is fragrant, with a lavender aftertaste. It's rich and creamy, a perfect sweet treat during the snow season in DC. My boyfriend and I ordered two treats, the cranberry croissant and the chocolate pie. Both absolutely annihilated in our stomachs in couple of minutes. The croissant was buttery and flaky, balanced by the tartness of the cranberry. Despite all the baked goods sitting out, it retained its freshness. The chocolate pie was similar to a whoopie pie, but rather than marshmallow, it's a sweet vanilla bean fluff that is addicting! The exterior was crunchy on the outside and soft the deeper you bite into it.

    Chai latte and Nutella Brownie
    KimChi N.

    Loved the decor in this place and how nice the staff was as well. I got the Nutella brownie and chai latte. The chai latte was flavorful, better than most chai lattes which are pretty light. the Nutella brownie tasted delicious and paired well with the chai latte. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and I would come back to try their matcha selections!!

    Vegan Sesame Tahini Dark Chocolate Cookie
    Evie S.

    I really like this location of Maman. Really pleasant and nice atmosphere in the back room. I like their festive feeling plates etc. I really enjoyed their vegan sesame- chocolate cookies for a dessert in Gallery Pl-Chinatown area. I also liked their vegan pumpkin spice carrot cake topped with pumpkin seeds for breakfast. It's counter service and the staff members were nice. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

    Avocado Tartine
    Mira B.

    Maman has a lot to like, except for the crowds. At 11:30 on Thursday morning, the place was packed. There's a window shelf of pastries and fine desserts, all counter service which I appreciate. I had trouble finding a seat and awkwardly went around looking. Finally one opened which I snagged. The Avocado Tartine is a solid 7/10. It is beautiful to look at but reminds me of an uncle who does too much at a party. Pickled onions, halved tomatoes, sea salt, pepitas, and chili flakes are on the side with colorful radishes on top. Plainly eaten, it tastes boring but with all the fixings it takes on much more flavor. Just takes a while to perfect the ratio! (Also, I am probably biased against thinner toasts. I like a nice generous hunk.) The plain croissant was a solid 10/10. Crisp on the outside, pillowy soft inside. Many top tier croissants often rely on heaps of butter which make them heavy. This was neither greasy nor ovetly buttered, two pluses in my book. Overall recommend for charming ambiance and pastries.

    Martha Stewart's chicken club sandwich
    Tori C.

    Had the most delicious chicken club at maman for lunch today! I wish the Martha Stewart meals were regularly served. The staff were nice and helpful the entire time I sat. It was extremely busy and noisy , so do be prepared for a bit of chaos. All in all, I'd return!

    Uma R.

    Beautiful cafe at the heart of DC. Stopped by after seeing the name pop up on must visit cafe articles. Got a hazelnut latte (seasonal), matcha latte and a hot chocolate. Hot chocolate was truly like a hot chocolate and not watered down swiss miss, thank god. Coffee was decent but nothing mind-blowing. Kitchen sink cookie was amazing! On hindsight I wish I tried their kouign aman, it looked good in the display! The coffee cups and cutlery were beautiful! A pretty cafe to stop by! Nice to walk around the City Center after coffee too.

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