maman

Reviews

• CF

  Claudia Fano

  2 days ago
  5.0
  My fiancé and I had a wonderful brunch here. Nicole was a great server and was a delight to speak to. The papas breakfast bowl and the ratatouille were so delicious and full of flavor. We also recommend the chai latte and the pistachio chocolate croissant if you’re craving something sweet! Definitely will come back here but maybe make a reservation in advance next time.
• KH

  KC Holmes

  2 days ago
  5.0
  My mom and I had such a wonderful experience at Maman Bakery! The pastries were absolutely amazing, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. We also tried the vanilla honey butter latte, and it was incredible… rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. A special shoutout to Noemi, who provided exceptional service. She was warm, attentive, and made the visit feel extra special. Highly recommend stopping by, we can’t wait to come back!
• JW

  Joshua Winkler

  Nov 16, 2025
  3.0
  The food and atmosphere was fantastic, but your server in the back of the restaurant was absolutely obnoxious, spending 5-10 min per table in pointless tangent conversations and making jokes that didn’t land, clearly attempting to be funny and charming but just came off as annoying and inefficient, and based on how I was seeing your tables respond to him, seemed to be pretty universal. It’s hard to want to return when you know you might have to deal with an annoying server. I recommend retraining or some coaching on acceptable social norms in food service.
• SA

  Sabahat Ali

  Nov 13, 2025
  4.0
  OK, let me start with the positive. It is arguably the most beautiful café by several miles in all of Washington DC. And that’s saying something because DC posts some really extraordinary spaces. The way they have decorated and arrange the seating and the sheer number of tables they have spread spread out in their enormous space and the impressive diversity of different vibes that they have achieved within one huge space is honestly nearly impossible to eclipse outside of maybe some top hotels. Secondly, other than the people who took my order who I would say are probably just really tired from serving so many people for so many hours (not that there was anything negative, but they just did not exude the level of excitement that the rest of the team who subsequently served us as well as the management who came by to see if we were doing OK had). But overall, the service was excellent. Despite being very busy, our server was constantly attentive to all detail details and chatting up every customer according to their energy and needs. So for these two foundational pillars of service if I could give them seven stars, I would. I was just very disappointed with all four of the pastries that I purchased. They looked absolutely beautiful. But don’t be fooled: they do not even come remotely close to real French pattisserie in their execution or in their flavour. The latte flavours are really cool and I ordered them half sweet yet. It was way too sweet and the espresso just was not strong enough to justify that level of sweetness.
• JY

  Joy Yuan

  Oct 29, 2025
  5.0
  What an incredible hidden gem! My friend and I originally planned to go to Yellow, but the line was too long — so we randomly walked into Maman… and oh my gosh, what a wonderful surprise! This place is truly a treasure! Their bakery is phenomenal and beautifully crafted — very French-style, delicate, and full of flavor. We tried their seasonal Pumpkin Spice cake, which was moist, perfectly spiced, and absolutely delicious. We also ordered the Pumpkin Spice Latte, smooth and rich — such a perfect seasonal pairing! We stayed for brunch afterward. I ordered the house-made smoked salmon croissant — buttery, fresh, and incredibly tasty — while my friend had The Harvest Bowl, and she really enjoyed it. Their brunch menu is wonderfully extensive — from protein-packed sandwiches and bowls to fresh salads — there’s truly something for everyone. A perfect spot for a satisfying weekend brunch! The café has both indoor and outdoor seating: • Indoor: adorable French-inspired décor — stylish, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. • Outdoor: around 6–7 tables along the street. Lovely for sunny days, though slightly noisy with passing cars — but still a great vibe if you enjoy fresh air and people-watching. Service was warm and friendly, which made everything even better. We came here by accident, but we will definitely return on purpose next time! Delicious food, amazing pastries, charming atmosphere — highly recommend for a weekend brunch in DC! 💙✨

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