Found this place during the French market and it was delightful! Mille-feuille is my favorite pastry so I was excited to see they have a caramel flavored version. It ended up being not my favorite thing I had there but it had a great ratio of cream filling to puff pastry!! What stood out were the croissants, I ended up buying a few to take home, the chocolate croissants were some of the best I've had in the area!! Loved this find, I'll definitely be back! read more

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This was our go to breakfast spot. I am a quiche officianado, and they did not disappoint. I had the bacon and the leek the next day. Both are delicious. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is perfectly filled with flavorful ingredients. The wife loved the croissant with chocolate and loved the cappuccinos. Go here for a quaint, French style breakfast. Satisfying and memorable. read more

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I love visiting Patisserie Poupon whenever I'm in Georgetown. My family and I discovered it when we attended Georgetown French festival. Today's service felt a little off. A gentleman walked in just before me, and though there were three ladies at the counter, none of us were greeted. That's unusual because every other visit, I've been greeted with a warm welcome. The lady who took my order seemed short and unfriendly, which was disappointing. I ordered my favorite, the almond croissant, slightly flaky and sweet with a fresh-squeezed orange juice. She told me to have a seat and said, she'll bring it to me, but moments later, she just called out, "Your orange juice is ready," from behind the counter. The croissant was good. 5 stars for the food but the service brought the experience down to a 3 today. Hopefully next time the friendliness I've experienced from Patisserie Poupon return, because that's part of what makes it such a special spot in Georgetown. read more

Patisserie Poupon - Almond Croissant, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - 12oz - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Patisserie Poupon remains a wonderful place: beautiful and delectable French pastries, very nice coffees (especially the ones with a little sweetness!), a pleasant and peaceful environment where you can as easily catch up with a friend as you can read a book, write in a journal, etc, all the while enjoying a delicious pastry (or a nice chicken salad or sandwich--they have some lovely brunch or lunch pre-made options too!) with a freshly made coffee. Staff is always kind and helpful as well. A patron of many years now, I continue to highly recommend this spot. read more

Patisserie Poupon - Cappuccino Viennese (topped with whip cream) and an individual fraiser cake slice. - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The pain au chocolate is buttery and not too rich. Paired with a cafe au lait and it is the perfect afternoon treat.

Such a quaint shop and truly enjoyed my time and the food. I enjoyed a spinach & ricotta pastry and some hot tea with honey while there. I took home some sweet pastries to share (and one for me too) and everyone was delighted - myself included. Would definitely recommend and hope to visit again. read more

Patisserie Poupon - Today was perfect weather for enjoying their outdoor seating area. Quiet and relaxing place to chat with others. - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is the third time in a row that my pastry has been stale. I took a chance and ordered my birthday cake here--the passion fruit milk chocolate mousse. The outer sponge was inedible. Dry and over the hill. The chocolate decorations on top are stale, the fruit is well past its edible period, and the entire exterior tastes of refrigerator. The apricot gelee on top has melted and slid off. And then inside the chocolate mousse layer is less than a centimeter thick. So it's just stale pastry, a tiny bit of tasty mousse, and a melty top layer. The last two times I let them know directly that the pastry was stale, and in one case I didn't even get everything I had ordered. No one got back to me. The ham and cheese croissants have also become unreliable. Sometimes they're lovely, but sometimes they're just a flattened pile of grease. I am so sad as I have always loved their pastries. But they either need a new pastry case or to 86 what they don't sell within a day or two. I can no longer spend my money here or recommend it to others. It's a big disappoint me as a very longstanding customer who always looked forward to coming here as a special treat. read more

I really enjoyed all the pastries I got from here -- from the Chocolate Walnut Cookie to the Chocolate Éclair and the Apple Turnover. Everything was fresh and delicious. I'll definitely be back, but likely on a Sunday so I don't have to worry about paying for parking. read more

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I've been a fan of Patisserie Poupon since visiting their Baltimore location almost ten years ago. Excited to visit their location in Georgetown and also to find they're participating in the Too Good To Go program to reduce food waste. I picked up two boxes of surplus baked goods for a steal. Will def be back and would have no qualms paying full price for these delicious and delicate French pastries. read more

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This is a solid little cafe in Georgetown. I've tried them a few times, and I'd say the item I've liked best is the quiche! It has such a lovely, custardy texture and doesn't skimp on the cheese. The almond and chocolate croissants aren't my favorite in DC, but they're not bad either, and the only things I've disliked so far has been their King Cake (a little bland - not as rich and buttery as I expected) and their pain aux raisins (a little too dry for me). I don't think it's the best French bakery in DC, but it's solid enough - especially for savory items - and I wouldn't hesitate to stop in for a quiche when I'm in the neighborhood. I'd be curious to try their coffee in the future as well! read more

Top tier croissant. I would return to try the sandwiches, and get more croissants. I would have appreciated the offer to toast/warm my croissant since i said i was dining in. They just tossed a cold one on a plate... i had to ask them to warm it. Anyway, quality patisserie, it seems. read more

I enjoyed a wonderful almond croissant and a medium cafe Americano. Today was the first time that I had been here, and I would characterize it as Georgetown quaint. I wouldn't call it hoytie toytie, but it's certainly close. They offer a decent selection of danishes, croissants, and turnovers. Additionally they also have various lunch sandwiches and baguettes that look delicious. The service was personable and fast, although when I came this afternoon there weren't any other customers who were waiting to order. The croissant was good, and I am sure that it was prepared this morning at the same location. This cafe is nice and I am sure it's ambiance is appealing to most of the residents of Georgetown. read more

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The eclair, espresso, and macarons were all delicious and well priced. The service was nice enough and the French decorations made nice atmosphere for enjoying macarons and eclair. read more

Patisserie Poupon - Eclair, Macarons, Espresso. - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Very nice bakery in upper Georgetown. We enjoyed the chocolate croissants and I had a cappuccino. Nice seating area both indoors and outside. Service was fine but not super friendly. I'm not sure these are the best croissants in the city but definitely tasty! read more

Patisserie Poupon - My 4-year old devoured the pain au chocolat - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Boy, I don't know what to say. I haven't been here in years, and I just dont think it stacks up to competition these days. The coffee was fine, but nothing great. The croissants were on the bad side of "meh" (I tried plain and almond). I believe they are more known for their cakes, so if that's what you're looking for, give it a shot. Otherwise, I'm much happier at Christophe. read more

Long-standing authentic French patisserie plucked from Paris to DC. Fresh, simple, understated read more

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Great French pastries. My friend and I tried the following: - Cassis mousse - pretty good mousse but not my type of dessert - Pear tart - great texture and flavors. The bottom was perfectly flaky, crispy, and soft, and the pear (Bosc, I think) on top was soft yet also firm and refreshing. - Chausson aux pommes (French apple turnover) - pretty good but bit too sweet for me. The apple was pureed, and I think I would've preferred the texture of actual apple slices/bits. Everything tasted soft and rather mushy, so some apple slice/dice texture would make biting into the pastry a bit more exciting. - Almond croissant - delicious! Airy and light. Flakiness was almost as good as from France itself. It also wasn't too sweet. read more

I ordered a turkey on half baguette which I believe is $12 or less and a drip coffee. Lady at the register distracted, charges me $67.76 including 20% tip. I questioned the bill amount and asked to see a printed receipt as I need readers to see the screen. She acted insulted. There were no tables only standing room at the coffee bar. The cashier passed me and I asked a second time for the receipt, which then a different woman brought to me with the explanation that they reversed the extra charge, but no receipt for this. My online card shows $24.75 credit so my total for the dry not fresh bread tiny sandwich and black coffee was $43.01. The bakery is cute and popular. This is close to my new office but I won't return. read more

The shop is located in nice spot in Georgetown. Lounge chairs, tables and dining chairs are set up outside in the front of the building so you can absorb some sun rays or people watch. Tables and chairs are provided in the cafe and there is a quiet little garden space in the back of the cafe. I ordered a cortado which was on the menu. The barista didn't seem to know the difference between a cortado and a macchiato. She added a dash of steamed milk to my cup, handed it to me then asked if I wanted more milk. I was in a hurry so I just took the drink. Thankfully, the shop uses Illy coffee beans so it wasn't a terrible espresso drink. It just wasn't what I ordered or what I was in the mood for. I didn't have a terrible experience, but in the future I would likely walk a few more blocks to Compass or Georgetown Coffee for coffee. read more

Isabel gets the almond croissant here almost every weekend at the DuPont Circle farmers market. I tried it and also found it tasty, the right amount of moistness for a sweet pastry. I also got an apple tart which I found as decent. If you're at the farmers market, get that croissant! Travis' Rating Taste - 4 Quality - 4 Ambiance - 3 Overall - 4 Isabel's Rating Taste - 5 Quality - 5 Ambiance - 4 Overall - 4 read more

After passing by this place so many times, I thought it'd be worth a try. I initially tried to go on a Monday, but unfortunately didn't realize the store wasn't open on Mondays. Our second try was therefore on a Thursday at around 2 pm. The selection of cakes was a bit disappointing/limited, as I know they have much more options earlier in the day. Regardless, I ended up going for the chocolate cake (mousse) with strawberries. We also had someone try the mango mousse, as well as a fruit tart. Each of them was SUPER delicious. The texture was super soft, and just the perfect amount of sweetness. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the pastries/cakes here. I also noticed that they were selling sandwiches. Some people even had full on meals, though I wasn't sure where they were getting them, as they weren't listed on the chalkboard hanging menu in the front. There's an intimate amount of seating inside the store, a second floor, and also an outdoor area. Perfect for a quiet relaxing cup of coffee/cafe environment. read more

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Ordered a cafe freddo with cinnamon. The barista was on phone and not paying attention at all to drink. Dumps like 2 tablespoons of cinnamon in the drink. Very gritty and sandy. Sickly cinnamon. read more

Patisserie Poupon - Overdose of cinnamon settling at bottom of drink - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The croissants (chocolate and butter) were okay. The brioche was a bit dry and the flan as too sweet for my taste. The service was good. It was really busy when we arrived and the staff moved fast to try to get to every guest as soon as possible. The bakery is nice. Cost and welcoming. The outside tables are lovely. read more

Love the quiche here! One of my favorites! They are also at the DuPont Farmers Market and always a hit.

The pastries were super delicious! Unfortunately the barista where the drinks are made was really mean to my boyfriends mom for just asking for some vanilla in her coffee so we left :( it wouldve been such an amazing experience if that hadn't happened! The other girls were super sweet and this was our last stop on our DC trip so it kind of killed everyones vibes which is unfortunate because it was so cute outside and inside read more

Patisserie Poupon - my boyfriend outside of the cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What can I say, I looooove cake and sweets. I have been eating this stuff from Poupon for literally two decades. And if it wasn't for my strict exercise regime (right!) I would be the size of an elephant by now. But back to Poupon. When it came to a little wedding party the other day, and our friends needed a cake, they of course turned to these time tested pastry experts in Georgetown. And they mad a delicious strawberry spongy cake for us that made us all go mmmmmmmh. And it looked gorgeous too. Highly recommended. And don't get on your scale for a at least a week after visiting ... read more

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Very cool place. Delicious coffee and fancy desserts. They have a great space with skylights in the back. Very cozy. The barista was very knowledgeable. Will def come back when in Georgetown. read more

Food is consistently delicious. Friendly, attentive service. COFFEE is heavenly. Their pear tart is always a hit. It was my mother's favorite! Croissants, almonds, ham and cheese are tasty and never greasy. read more

We ordered an engagement cake. The cake was delicious and was ready on time. The service was also very good, and the price was reasonable!

Pros: Some of the products(quiches) are terrific and the Georgetown staff is nice Cons: their baguettes are Terrible. Trader Joe's frozen or Fresh baguette's are Both better. And rude and unhelpful customer service by home office is offensive. When I tried to make a special order of their mini eclairs, they replied "we only take orders on website and you have to order other mini pastries too. Just because you called I'm not going to make this happen for you." Crazy! And certainly not customer friendly . read more

They forgot half of our order and staff wasn't very friendly. Dirty facilities and overpriced coffee.

This pastry use to be good but I take Saint Honore cake for 49$ and was too old the puff under was soft the cream was crumbly so old !!! The cream puff not fresh also was going on after spending so much money you don't feel to go back read more

As other reviews have stated the barista in the back appears rude and filling orders seems to be a major inconvenience for her. This so-called Cado was undrinkable. Not sure this is the vibe you want for the clientele. read more

Thank you, Pâtisserie Poupon!! Love having your delicious fare right in the neighborhood for us to enjoy all the time--for coffee, tea, lunch. Georgetown Village also appreciated your support for our recent (unofficial) "Diner en Blanc." We are grateful for your support of our non-profit's mission to help seniors age in place. It's the generosity of local businesses like you that really builds a sense of community and makes our work possible. We couldn't do it without you! Merci! read more

This place is wonderful! I stayed at an air bnb walking distance from this place and I came here every morning during my stay.

I came in around 2:30 for a ham and cheese croissant and an iced latte. The girl working the counter was lovely to make conversation with and was very kind. The croissant was 10/10. If you like an Asiago bagel that's what the cheese on the top tastes like. The latte was also delectable with the perfect milk to espresso ratio (I like my lattes on the stronger side where the espresso flavor is very noticeable). The inside is clean and there is outdoor seating in the back which is more private, and out front. I liked how quiet and calm it was in there. read more

Patisserie Poupon - Ham and cheese croissant & iced latte - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place could be great...Food is okay. I could make the baguette sandwiches at home. Service should get a 1 star. The employees were on their phones and did not greet any customers. Bathroom needs a deep clean. The place could be sooo cute inside. A lot of potential because of the beautiful location and attempt at a 'French' atmosphere. read more

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Amazing place to eat! Anyone looking for great service and food should go here. This is one of my go to places.

While visiting outside Washington, D.C. in October 2015, I thought to introduce my stepson "G.V." to the kouign-amann, hoping he'd appreciate my vice, and, if he didn't, that he'd give me his portion before taking too many bites. Searching the City and its suburbs for the bread/cake (call it, "KWEEN-ahmahn," but please, don't call it "pastry"), I established that Patisserie Poupon was the only place around that baked the Breton delight. It seemed we were headed to Georgetown, but not before I verified that Poupon had the stuff. Of course I called ahead. It was a lovely Saturday mid-morning, and, "...I'll just shoot over to the bakery, quick-like, and pick up something for my coffee..." had left me languishing in line outside more than one trendy shop, bookended by preposterous hipsters whose sneers revealed certainty that their self-abnegation made them better people - or, at least, better than the rest of us. I never can convince them that I know better; that the payoff for waiting is mostly just bread, and sometimes, heartbreak. On the phone, the counterman was helpful. He asked me to wait while he counted his remaining kouignoù-amann, and then, returning, he said that he had three, and did I want him to hold them for me. Did I? Did I just go back in time and to another country, where trusting helpful service is typical and the needs of the customer matter? I nodded at the phone, and said, "Yes, please." Feeling obliged to repay the counterman's kindness by picking up our order quickly, we saddled up, crossed the river from Virginia and thence to Poupon. It was as though God wanted us there. We encountered no traffic while driving into town. We parked directly across the street from the place. Entering, we found no line, just two ladies who were picking up an order, who had their money out and ready. And, once at the counter, we learned that our order had been relayed to the woman working the register, who turned, grabbed our kouignoù-amann and some items we selected on the fly, then rang us up. Elapsed time (from home): 22 minutes; Elapsed time (at the counter): 2 minutes; Stress level: 2 (only because I was anxious to bite into my breakfast). Then G.V. and I sat, listened to live chamber music and each enjoyed a kouign-amann with a nice Illy-based cortado. At approximately three inches across, Poupon's kouign-amann was smaller than I'd expected, but it was perfectly satisfying: tender, flaky, buttery dough, imbued with light caramel and sugar-spangled on top. To my dismay, G.V. liked his, and so I was forced by good manners to share. Eventually, we left, and though I won't soon return to D.C., and notwithstanding that in the seven months since my visit, 12 area establishments have joined Yelp's list of shops offering the kouign-amann, one day I'll revisit Patisserie Poupon. Of course I will. The shop offers superb food and possesses a talent for accommodation that makes me feel loyal. read more

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By far the BEST bakery in DC for French pastries or treats and cakes. Holidays, birthdays, or just a coffee and croissant - you just simply can't go wrong. I drive from Capitol Hill to Georgetown in DC each week just to get my croissant fix from Patisserie Poupon. I simply can't imagine a negative review of this establishment. read more