maman is a french cafe that is always busy on the weekends. there is pretty limited seating since the cafe is so narrow. but nevertheless, it's a classic for pastries or brunch. although it's busy, they have lots of staff that try to be as fast as possible. their system of ordering is efficient speed-wise but sometimes there are lost orders. got the smoked salmon tartine which was scrumptious and beautifully presented. read more

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This place is ridiculously cute. We stopped in to pick up coffee and some pastries and we wished we had grabbed a table to enjoy it there. Highly recommend the PBJ cruffin. My partner said the chocolate and pistachio croissant was great too. Service was great - the staff was very accommodating to milk swaps and questions from us. read more

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It's was decent. The vibe was nice but the food is very mediocre. My friends iced matcha was horrible and wasn't properly made (clumps of matcha throughout the drink). My latte was decent but not worth the price IMO. There are better and cheaper coffee places near by. This is the type of place I recommend for a quick study break but wouldn't recommend planning on sitting down and eating here with how busy it gets. My friends both had sandwiches with their drinks and both seemed to be pretty good. Recommend getting some sort of sandwich and maybe an iced latte or coffee for an enjoyable meal. read more

Been here twice and loved the crogel so much the first time that I got it again. 5 stars for the first visit but only 3 for the second. I paid $3 extra for avocado and there was the barest whisper of it on my crogel the second time around (less than the flavoring in a la croix). There was also a single layer of smoked salmon the second time around, but a ton of pickled onion. Overall it was still pretty tasty, perfect crogel texture, but disappointed with the inconsistency. The pistachio croissant had a very nice texture but I wasn't a huge fan of how much pistachio filling they put in - it was almost a syrupy consistency and very sweet, with minimal pistachio flavor. Would try a plain croissant next time, or maybe the pain au chocolat. It's quite busy on the weekend - easiest to snag a counter seat with 1-2 people, otherwise expect a wait. There's also a takeout counter if you don't want to dine in. There are a few tables outside, but no table service. read more

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Great tahini tea latte, superb customer service and the cutest ambience. Highly recommend for those checking out a cute pastry place and sandwich items in Georgetown area. read more

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Hands down my favorite go-to cafe in DC. I have spent countless mornings and afternoons here since I love the ambiance, the treats, and food. If you love matcha lattes, I recommend trying a matcha latte with their house honey lavender syrup... it's a game changer! The employees are always so nice and helpful. Pro tip: if you're coming in on a weekend make sure you make a reservation because you won't be able to find a table. I recommend coming during a week day since you're able to order whatever at the front, pick a table number and any open seat, and wait for your food to be delivered to your table. Also it's way too overcrowded on the weekends. Definitely check it out!! read more

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It's a very nice cafe, I liked the vibe. The breakfast bowl was suuuper greasy, probably because of all the bacon. The scone was delicious, but you need to love goat cheese! I recommend this place although be wary of tons of bacon grease in the breakfast bowl. read more

maman - Papa's Breakfast Bowl and Blueberry Goat Cheese Scone - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Maman gives a cute little coffee shop vibe. It was super busy around 12 on Saturday so I ordered to go because there was a wait. I ordered a chocolate almond croissant, a crogel(lox bagel) and an iced maple French toast latte(signature drink). The Crogel was so good the bagel is like a flaky type of bagel so it's soft and crunchy with the cream cheese and pickled onion! Chef kisses! The pastry was moist as well! Also loved the signature drink menu lots of options! Definitely will be back! read more

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Very busy store when i went but the service is pretty quick ! Croissant and the rest so yummy . The GM very helpful. Thanks to him. read more

This was my second time visiting them and unfortunately they were just as unimpressive as their Bethesda location, if not more. Between the two visits, I've tried the honey lavender latte, breakfast sandwich and Brenda's Belgian waffles. I'll describe my most recent visit which was on a Sunday morning. They were fairly busy and noone was handling the front. Finally, a hostess showed up quite unhappy with my decision to sit all the way in the back as opposed to the front. I guess she wasn't in the mood to walk? Who knows. Having been completely disappointed by the weak honey lavender latte from my first visit, I decided to just stick to food so I got the Belgian waffles. Those waffles took forever to come out and then all I got were mini waffles - definitely not worth the wait or the cost. The waiter never checked on me, even though he checked in on the group sitting next to me regularly. When it was time to ask for the check, the waiter was nowhere to be seen. I had to flag the hostess when she was sitting someone else so she could get the waiter. I find it interesting that the lowest tip option is 18% when the service is so inattentive. Still not sure about the hype with maman. The decor is beautiful, but after having been to two different locations more than once and leaving unsatisfied, I don't think I'll be going back or trying them elsewhere. read more

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Crappy experience here - the lines are always out the door and staff barges through the bakery line. Twice I've almost been run over by kitchen staff without an apology. Icing on the cake was yesterday after I had checked out of buying a stupid $5 cookie, I asked for a bag and the cashier rudely said I needed to pay 25 cents for one and only took card. Excuse me? Weird experience. Please do better, as it's a cute spot and interior but service is clearly lacking and very aggressive. read more

I tried the most incredible pastries. The coffee was also had a rich flavor that felt velvety on the tongue. My only complaint is that I wish they sold larger bags of whole beans. The interior made you feel like you were in a beautiful French country home. Service was fast and coffee order came out quickly. read more

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One my favorite brunches in DC hands down! My partner and I always go to Maman whenever we are in Georgetown as we love to try their seasonal pastries, brunch items, and coffee. I would say their service has gotten better over the months, especially since they started host seating instead of first-come, first serve basis. Their croque maman is one of my favorites, especially when it's warm with their cheese and Parisian ham. Definitely also recommend their ratatouille (served only on weekends) if you want want something lighter. We always try their seasonal pastries as well, including their famous chocolate chip cookie (endorsed by Oprah!)! Their coffee is also strong and always enjoy their seasonal coffee. Overall, this is a very cute, French style cafe for group brunch and dates! read more

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The coffee and food options are amazing here! I love the seasonal tahini latte- absolutely amazing. I love that they have vegan options too- the vegan croissant and vegan rhubarb cake were delish! The service is also wonderful- the servers and management are so kind and attentive. Can't wait to come back! read more

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A really beautiful bakery located in Georgetown!! It has been on my list of places to go and I finally had the chance to go. We got a few pastries from their display as pictured below. Most were pretty good and not too sweet. I thought the cookie was a little bit on the drier side and I didn't enjoy as much. Among them my favorite was definitely the lemon blueberry Bundt cake. I got an iced coffee as my drink and it was delicious too. Service was nice and quick and I liked the plates the pastries were on. The space was so pretty and I could see this place being a really good place to catch up with a friend or a study area. Would definitely recommend to come here! read more

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Pros: The place is Cute AF and the coffee is pretty good. Cons: Not all areas are wheelchair accessible and It was super crowded so it was hard to get around. The back room (not wheelchair accessible) is much quieter than the front area. read more

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I understand wanting an environment that's more conversation based; but, maybe tell customers before they start ordering that it's a "no computer" environment. Spending $7.68 on a small iced latte - which took 20 minutes to come to the table - and not being able to work on short notice isn't fair. I would've gone to Compass next door had I known. Don't get me wrong, there is a time and place to work but Maman is a fast-casual coffee shop, not a formal restaurant. read more

Food was great. Getting the order in and grabbing the check is a bit slow cause of how crowded it was inside. read more

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We came across Maman when we were looking for breakfast/brunch in Georgetown. It looked pretty packed inside but the hostess told us it would only be a 15 minute wait and it was less than 5 total. We got seated outside in the back where there was only about 4-5 tables so it felt a little private. Our server was really nice and friendly and I could chalk it up to how busy it was but we didn't see him too much during our meal. To start, we got our waters which helped because of how hot it was. We ordered the Gone Abroad and the Rockaway Rhubarb Daiquiri to drink. The daiquiri was a creamy, solid tropical drink. The Gone Abroad was good but only had a sip but refreshing, To eat, we ordered the pastry assortment, Brenda's Belgian Waffles, and the Eggs Ratatouille. We were a little disappointed that they ran out of bacon because it limited some of our choices. The food came out pretty fast though. The pastry basket was a little odd. Came with a chocolate croissant, and two cookies. The croissant was ok but one of the cookies was hard for some reason. The Belgian Waffles were really good. Not crazy sweet and the berry compote gave a little tartness. Could've used bacon for some saltiness though. The ratatouille was ok. The egg was a little overdone but decent flavor. The toast was a little small for how big the dish was though. Overall the brunch was ok. It was packed so maybe it was just an off meal for us. The staff is very friendly though and the drinks are solid. Be prepared for a wait and a lot of people on the weekend though. read more

We came in around 4pm and was told the kitchen is closed so only the pastries were available. We got the strawberry rhubarb hot air balloon, pistachio croissant, and pistachio orange olive oil cake with the orange blossom honey lattes. I love pistachio and orange flavors so they were especially satisfying. The area was cute and there was a lot of seating options but it seemed limited due to how crowded it was. read more

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10.15.2023 Sunday @12:15pm Walk-in, it was so crowded so we order takeout. I ordered the avocado sandwich with bacon and sunnyside egg. Without the bacon I think it was better. The bacon was fat n seem uncooked. Overall will give it another try next time come again. The cashier was friendly. read more

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The matcha cherry blossoms latte was so good! At first it was a little bitter, but once I mixed it all up it was delicious. Service was nice and fast! I loved the veggie sandwich I ordered. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I tried the matcha latte- it comes with oat milk and you have the choice of sweetening it with lavender or vanilla sweetener. I really liked the cutlery- mostly blue and white themed and they gave an antique vibe to the place. There's also lots of seating options for wfh or for just eating- some tables are no laptop areas. The server and cashier were super friendly and I would come again to try their pastries! read more

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We came to the Georgetown location for brunch, and it was a really nice experience! Here are my pros and cons: PROS (+): The ambience and location are lovely! It's a very cozy, beautiful place for a meal with loved ones. Additionally, despite it being a busy Sunday, we were able to put our name on the list, walk around for a few minutes, and get seated very quickly afterward. The chocolate chip and walnut cookies we took home were delicious - Oprah doesn't lie! CONS (-): The coffee and the food we ordered were good, and the portions were good as well, but nothing to write home about. The ratatouille was warm, but neither that, nor the bread that came with it was very flavorful - the flavor came primarily from the feta. Overall, great pastries, nice ambience, and pretty decent food. read more

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I have been wanting to go to Maman for some time now and recently got the opportunity to go. We went for brunch; they don't take reservations but luckily we only had to wait a few minutes before being seated. The space is bright, airy, and reminded me of some of the cafes we visited while in Paris. We were given waters and time to peruse the menu. Dining with a toddler, we put our food in pretty quickly. We ordered coffee, the eggs ratatouille, breakfast bowl, and croissant to share. We also ordered a chocolate croissant and strawberry rhubarb pastry to go. Thankfully the croissant came out quickly which our toddler happily munched on. The rest of our dishes came soon after. Everything was delicious. Fresh ingredients and fantastic flavors. The runny egg on my ratatouille dish was perfection. Service was great throughout our meal. Our server was helpful and made us feel welcome. The pastries we took home were amazing too. I just wish there was a Maman closer to me. read more

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Visiting on weekends or holidays is definitely not the best idea. This is a chic brunch spot in Georgetown with cute decor so it understandably gets busy and loud. There's usually a line but it moves fast. The wait for a table for 2 is around 15-20 mins. However, every time I visit the waitstaff seems a little overwhelmed by the number of guests despite doing their best and offering friendly and efficient service as much as possible. We had to wait a long time for someone to clean the table and get our check. Their pastries are a little hit or miss for me. Some seasonal items and the chocolate chip cookie are pretty good but other staples, especially the croissants, just don't do the job. A little too sweet, too flat, and not fresh. I liked their savory options much better. The sandwiches are solid, with great presentation, flavor, and portion. read more

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Soft on the eyes tasty on the belly! We needed breakfast for the day at museums, this filled us up!

Enjoyed a cappuccino and breakfast with a friend recently. A nice place to meet in Georgetown and enjoy the tasty treats. read more

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Lovely cafe to have what I felt was the best breakfast in Georgetown. The food is fantastic. They have breakfast and lunch options as well as a pretty bakery selection. They made quite possibly the best quiche I've ever had which was so good I went back two days later. Their drinks were also on point. The service was friendly and the decor was lovely. Everything comes on pretty white and blue floral plates, even the takeaway cups are designed, and there was plenty of inside seating with good lighting. This was my favorite cafe of all the places I hopped around town and I highly recommend! read more

Maman is a delicious and super cute cafe located in Georgetown. You can either order at the counter and take your items to go, or they have a bunch of indoor seating. We went on a Saturday at about 11:30 and the wait was 5 minutes. The table we got was quite small and right at the entrance of the restaurant, so it was great for people watching but not amazing for enjoying the people at your table. The service wasn't great. We got half a bottle of water for our table and then our waitress never brought us another so we asked another table for their water. The food was amazing through! The Tartine au Saumon was one of the best salmon toasts I have had. We also had the make your own omelette, it was also good though a bit wet and they put full (not cut up) cherry tomatoes on it. We also had peach mango tea to drink and it was so flavorful. We ended our meal with the halva dark chocolate cookie which was chewy and so delicious, and the coconut oatmeal cookie which was subtle and moist. The food here is outstanding, you need to try! read more

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I really wanted to like this place. I lived in New York for one summer and was really sad about missing out on this place as I have never gone there. Since I just moved to DC, I was super excited to pass by Maman. The interior is extremely cute so that is a positive. I'm sad to say that the signature Orange Blossom honey latte absolutely did not live up to the height. I got mine with almond milk and it was mostly flavorless. It tasted so much like almond milk, that I had to ask for an extra espresso shot. I am giving it an extra star, because the barista did accommodate me. However, the latte art was sadly lacking, and the taste was extremely bland. read more

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The sandwich meat wasn't fresh, and they didn't bother to ask what kind of bread you preferred before giving you a very hard one.

My mom and I come here every morning when we are in Georgetown. Not only is the food delicious, but the service is outstanding, especially Washington, who works at the front counter. He greets you with a friendly smile and always remembers your face. This is one of the best places to go in Georgetown and it has a buzzing ambience with beautiful decor. read more

The service was really great and the workers were nice. It's a perfect cute little cafe especially for the aesthetic. However, I ordered a chai latte and it was watered down real bad. It barely tastes like anything. So I asked for a remake and they just poured more chai on top and it was overflowing and I was mixing it and making a mess. It's still tasted watery after that but I just left. And that one drink was 8$ which is overpriced. I do believe I would go back maybe the food is good? read more

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This place is always packed, but somehow this location is very efficient in getting the drinks to the customer. Really good customer service. It's great to have so many options for pastries and coffee and other food in the Georgetown area. read more

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Overall it gives a feel of a French cafe. Also the menu itself is French oriented. So all in all, I would call it a French styled cafe. From eating here and seeing it while walking by, seems like it's a busy place. Which is a good sign. Most of the seating is inside but they do have outdoor seats. The design and theme inside is one of their best sides. Really cute place. They have good salads. I recommend trying some of those. The pastries collection is big and some of them are pretty artistic. We tried some of them, I would have to say that they were good but not wow. One thing to watch out. With the European feel, you might also assume it's low on calories. However most of the sandwiches and salads are on the higher calories aside. So if this is if a concern, read the calories in the menu, this place is transparent about it. read more

maman - Nice atmosphere French themed cafe and restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great experience excellent food and customer servixe. Quality added to the area. Will go back.

This place was really good! The staff were extremely kind and helpful. The food was amazing, the pastries fresh, and everything we ordered came out well. The honey lavender latte was AMAZING! And the crogel was amazing, I liked how they put a good amount of smoked salmon, and the pickled onions were a great touch! I definitely recommend. read more

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Orgasmic croissants. Amazing atmosphere. Each food and drink item was AMAZING! The staff was so extremely kind and helpful. Just a wonderful experience overall. Everything we ordered was absolutely perfect. Perfect place for breakfast/ coffee/ pastry stop. read more

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Extremely pretty café in Georgetown. I got there nutty Nutella cookie which is really good. We also got three of their seasonal drinks which we also really liked. I got the pistachio drink and I will say that I just tasted like milk with a little bit of an essence of some thing. It just kind of taste like not that sweet milk tea. I would maybe try some of their other drinks if I ever come back. The café itself is actually really nice and pretty as you can tell from these photos and I love the platings and cups that they used. Surface is also good. You order your drink in the front and then they actually make your drinks in the back read more

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