This has been in my neighborhood for 4 years, but i JUST went yesterday on my west down N street from Conn Ave to 20th. The food was excellent. The service even better. The empanada pastry was flaky & crisp. The spinach filling luscious, the beef tasty and not too sweet, as some are. I had an iced decaf, quite rich in flavor not watery. I will certainly be going back to try many items on the menu. It is also good to know there is some place to get breakfast. Clean, friendly, affordable and delicious. I do highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I love this Maman location potentially more than I should. Leila and the crew always treat everyone with such kindness, even during a rush. And the coffee is amazing--I love all of their seasonal offerings. The interior is petite, but in the summer there's ample outdoor seating. A Dupont gem. read more

{petite} maman - Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Pastries looks SO good but we're honestly kind of disappointing. I tried the thyme, blueberry and cheese scone - as well as the banana walnut chocolate bread and wasn't a fan of either. The bread was oddly dry and thick - and the scone was salty. I tried a seasonal drink (honey butter corn latte, half sweet) and it was decent. I thought it didn't taste very much like corn but I really liked the beans they use. Workers were friendly and welcoming without being pushy. read more

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ordered this seasonal drink -- hazelnut praline latte -- i got it less sweet and thought it was really yummy! service was quick too. it wasn't too sweet and had an authentic, homemade hazelnut flavor, not like the torani coffee syrup most cafes sell. i always think the prices here are a bit steep but they're consistent and i like that their flavors are made in house read more

{petite} maman - hazelnut praline latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wow what a cute little cafe. The coffee was really good. I got a caramel latte with oat milk. I didn't like that there was an up charge for milk alternative though. The cashier had the typical gen z stare kind of service. There was more personality from the barista. The Nutella beignet was filling and not overly sweet. I definitely will be coming back. read more

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It's a very small interior, just a few tables and very claustrophobic. I placed an order at the counter for a caprese sandwich. It took about 15 minutes for them to make it because there were two orders before mine. There's nowhere to wait for your food order. No matter where you wait, you're in the way. The caprese was warm, cut in two, tasted really fresh and incredible, and felt like a good value despite the $14 price tag. The pastry selection was pretty decent, and everything looked fresh and neatly arranged. The cashier seemed like she hated her job. If you wanna see some happy employees, go to Tatte! read more

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Cute cafe with beautiful and delicious pastries. Great coffee and and hot chocolate. Fantastic service - patient and helpful while we drooled at the options! Pistachio olive cake and blueberry lavender croissant were great suggestions. Thank you Fred! read more

Cute little coffee shop and bakery with a variety of yummy treats and beverages options. Arrived and was greeted and helped promptly. I ordered a cappuccino and their famous chocolate cookie. Both were delicious! Perfect place to sit and relax and unwind with yummy treats! read more

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didn't know it was petite when i walked in... but got the overnight oats & honeycomb latte! sad it was premade & the seeds in the latte were kinda weird. but it was a fine experience, would love to give it another try. read more

{petite} maman - overnight oats - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Not friendly at point of sale. I didn't hear my name called for my (hot) drink, and when I went over to the pick-up counter, it was just sitting there by itself. read more

Besides the prices (which I'm sure are pretty much standard for DC, I'm just unused to the exorbitant prices here as a tourist) I have zero complaints. I got the everything croissant sandwich and it was divine. You can definitely taste the quality in each ingredient, especially the salmon, and the flavors mesh together beautifully. It's also clearly freshly made which just makes it a practically perfect croissant sammie. Also grabbed the cinnamon bun kouign maman as an impulse purchase and did not regret it at all. I went late in the day so I didn't expect it to be very fresh, but it was still soft and flaky which was a sweet surprise. You can taste the buttery richness but you can't feel it -- wildly delicious. The decor is a bit gaudy, but they pull it together nicely and the muted colors make it much less offensive to the eye and probably a very chill environment to do some work in. But the dishes are the star of the show anyway so I would suggest sitting down and eating there just to get a look at some of their gorgeous plates! read more

{petite} maman - cinnamon bun kouign maman - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The Katie and hot chocolate were delicious and the costumer service was great! The workers were very helpful and quick to serve us our food. read more

{petite} maman - The Katie and hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Super convenient location with some patio seating and a couple seats inside. They have a large selection of pastries that fit a wide variety of tastebuds (salty and savory). Laila and Arthur were kind and helpful with recommending what to get. Would definitely return to try more and get a beverage as well! read more

I really enjoy Maman - they have many locations on the East Coast...this is a "petite" spot and is more of a take-away location, focused on pastries, sandwiches and salads. I've had the arugula caesar salad a couple of times and it's really good - rich and flavorful, it's also very hearty, so one feels satisfied enjoying this as a meal. Their pastries are usually very good as well. I think the nutty chocolate chip cookies are unique and fantastic. The service is usually warm and friendly. There aren't a lot of options for seating, so you should plan to take your items elsewhere to enjoy. read more

Wow wowee wow wow wow. Just 2 reviews but this place deserves the 5 star rating! We came here yesterday morning for pastries and they did not disappoint. We got an apple jam cupcake with chai frosting, ham and cheese croissant, like this croissant cylinder with vanilla cream on top, as well as a small coffee. Everything was wonderful and tasty. We returned again today after trying out un je ne sais quois and being thoroughly disappointed by their stale selection. This time we got 2 pistachio croissants to go (a popular item they said), a square croissant, and a cream filled croissant, and a honeycomb croissant. Can't wait to try them out!!!! Also, apparently saints get their pastries here? Tmi but I asked a customer that was leaving the shop if they had a pad and they didn't but lived nearby and ran back across the street to give me some. I guess you are what you eat cuz she is so good. Shout out to the kind young lady with the curly hair who helped out a woman in need! read more

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This restaurant was a lovely experience! From the excellent service, to the gorgeous decor. My friend and I enjoyed their delicious sandwiches for lunch today, and I would definitely recommend checking it out if you're in DC! read more

Needed a great coffee shop to sit down and take a phone call and grab some lunch. This place was perfect. Cold brew was excellent. Lunch was a really good sandwich and fresh. Staff couldn't have been nicer. Glad I found the spot. Outdoor seating as well. read more

I love Maman's location in Bethesda for it's Anthropologie-esque vibes. Basically if you like coffee, flowers, pastries, colored tile, and lots of sunlight this place is for you. I was looking for a post-work treat when Yelp led me to this newly-opened mini maman right near Dupont Circle. I got an almond croissant, a pistachio croissant, and a honey lavendar latte. It was the perfect pick-me-up for my commute home. The manager was there to greet me and told me to expect many more mamans opening up around the city soon. I can't wait! read more

Love their vegan options (croissants, carrot cake, etc)! Pretty good coffee and matcha lattes too. The prices are pretty standard for coffee shops/bakeries of this kind. This particular location is small, and only really has seating outside, compared to other Maman spots like Navy Yard. I've found the service to be friendly at all locations. Overall I'm glad this chain expanded to DC! read more

{petite} maman - vegan croissants - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had a wonderful lunch at petite maman today. Laila and Justice served me. They were so friendly and helpful. The perfect balance between warm and informative. The Katie sandwich was served hot and I loved the combination of herbs with the tomatoes and chicken on the focaccia. Perfect red eye to go along with it. I'll be back for sure! read more

Was in DC and wanted to get some pastries and noticed that there is now a petite maman near Dupont?! The place is definitely more of a pickup and go but they do have a small amount of seating both inside and outside. When I got inside, I was captivated by the pistachio croissant holiday tree. I asked the person working what it was and he was unsure and there was also no sign around it saying what it was and what was inside (which I thought was a little odd). He was able to ask another worker and then when I heard pistachio croissant, I decided I wanted to get it. The croissant was delicious but this is definitely a pastry I would share/split with someone. The croissant itself is flaky and soft and the inside is filled with pistachio cream. I wished that the cream had a bit more pistachio flavor but it seemed to have a bit of an almond flavor as well which kind of over powered the pistachio flavor. Overall, would like to come back to try some other pastries as they have a WIDE selection and also their coffee!! read more

{petite} maman - Pistachio Croissant Holiday Tree - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The manager was so kind left with my goodies so happy!! Made me feel welcomed and I can't wait to try everything I got

I might be old fashioned but in my view, a sandwich should have its ingredients spread evenly across the bread, allowing for an even distribution in each bite. This is especially important when some of the ingredients are very pungent, like Swiss cheese or caramelized onions. As you can see from my photo, I got a veggie Reuben that didn't feel the need to follow these "rules." Half my sandwich was a caramelized onion sandwich, half a cauliflower sandwich, with massive hunks of Swiss cheese on either end holding everything in. Creative? Sure. But I can't help but wonder if that's not the intent... Honestly a shame, all the ingredients were good but the rearranging I had to do was imperfect and left my hands stinky. A little bit of quality control would have gone a long way. read more

{petite} maman - cadeshas veggie reuben - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So excited to have a petite maman so close to dupont circle! It just opened yesterday. They had a good amount of their best pastries and a light menu of sandwiches and salads. Definitely not the full amount from their big restaurant menu but a good amount. The space is meant for more of a pick up rather than sit in but they have outdoor seating. They were very quick with my order of any everything croissant sandwich and their Kouign maman! Everything tasted so good! read more

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Excellent coffee, creative pastries (but the pineapple croissant is more hype than great) but no bathroom. This is indeed a petite Maman! Pleasant seating area outside the cafe and a couple of small tables inside. read more

Delicious! Food and drinks are out of this world. Ambiance is a bit hectic and busy, but we were able to find a table with minimal waiting.

I love this place they have an amazing banana caramel ice late I love this drink is really good and makes me very happy read more

{petite} maman - Banana Caramelo ice late - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A perfect French cafe for an afternoon snack and tea. I arrived during a rainy day and the service was impeccable - I got one of the pistachio and caramel brioches which was absolutely delightful. The brioche was full of flavor, not too sweet and easy to pull apart. I was reminded of exquisite baked goods that I had in Paris. Awesome read more

Came on a Sunday at 11am, and it was closed with no signage saying otherwise. Hours on the door (and online) are misleading. read more

{petite} maman - the entrance to the store - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious food!!!! Worth it the trip!! Go and try! It's a must! And staff is super friendly!!

Need a cookie on the fly? This is it. They have all the heavy hitters of regular maman but in a convenient petite location. Also it's super new and not that many people frequent so no crazy line like Georgetown. Nutty cookie 4 ever read more

The lavender latte was good. The almond croissant was amazing. The Nutella beignet was fair. The cinnamon dessert was okay. The male barista was nice, but the female barista was rude. I liked the ambiance. read more

Delicious French bakery in lovely setting! We had the chocolate almond croissants, pain du chocolate, and plain croissants. All were flaky, fresh and flavorful. The chocolate almond croissant was generously filled with almond paste. Service was excellent, friendly and quick. Enjoyable, highly recommend! read more

Went here the other day and it was great! I had a sandwich and a latte and they were both very good. A little pricey and not much seating but you can expect that in DC lol. The man who checked us out was nice and helpful! read more

Amazing food and kind staff! So glad Maman opened more locations in DC. Each time I go, I find a new favorite pastry.

Best cafe in the area. Fatih and Fred make the best drinks and make every visit amazing!

Food is good but bathroom and tables are dirty and all the customers have to clean up

This is a cute square-shaped café, but be aware that they have extremely limited indoors seating space given that it is only meant as a take-out coffee shop. For that reason, they also don't have a bathroom for customers. The hot chocolate is comme-çi-comme-ça (a bit weak, and not properly cocoa tasting--but still better than the average DC fare, which, granted, is a low bar). But their pistachio-chocolate croissant was rich and decadent! The people were very nice and accommodating. I will certainly try les autres petites mamans in DC. read more

First time at petite maman and it will not be my last. The bakery welcomes you in with a curated vibe that takes you to a boulangerie française. This place checked all the boxes - from the decor, to the blue and white motif that is embellished on the equipment, to the to go coffee cups the shop it's all there. But the true star is the coffee and the pastries. The golden leaf turmeric latte tasted like a piece of heaven and the apple chocolate chai tea cake was light and fluffy and yummy. The staff was kind to us newbies who were not familiar with this chain. Definitely my new favorite and a great addition to the Dupont Circle neighborhood. read more

We only got to try three items, pain au chocolat, a chocolate chip cookie and the kouign maman. Both the pain au chocolat and kouign maman were so so good. My 1 yo and my husband LOVED the kouign maman especially. I've tried quite a few over the years and this one is the best I've ever had. We got a chocolate chip cookie too but weren't crazy about the nuts. read more