Charming and intimate place. There is outdoor seating.Inside can be a little loud and busy. Lots of food options. Great spread on the caffeine. If youre in a rush and just grabbing coffee you might want to pass.Across the street from the Library of Congress

Wonderful spot for breakfast! The man behind behind the counter was absolutely fantastic. He was very patient with the woman that was ordering for us Mrs Aline who said she knew the owner. He made sure my Mom and our friend got the Sunnyside up eggs, my breakfast sandwich was delicious 😋. Coffee was steaming hot and fresh. He must be a great employee and the others behind the counter were so wonderful and efficient on such a busy Saturday morning 🌄. I am from Upstate NY and thoroughly enjoyed our morning outside on the patio.

Super adorable cafe to grab some breakfast! Food was delicious. The only down side was that there was not enough seating inside. Everyone that was behind the counter were super friendly.

2.5. Food is decent, but wait times are long and sanitary practices are questionable. If you order to-go on an app, multiply the expected pickup time by about 5. Some staff work pretty slow. I watched staff move between touch screens and preparing food without putting on gloves or washing hands multiple times. One staff member had a hair tie on her wrist as she was reaching into food containers.

Good food. Bad at online orders. A few times I have placed an online order for pickup, waited 20 mins, walked over, and had them tell me they’re out of what I ordered.This would honestly be a five star review if I didn’t run into this issue. The food really is quality and the price point is about average for DC. But if they can’t figure out how to properly handle online orders such that it wastes customers time and effort, that’s a big problem worthy of criticism.

There was severe smell of painting.The staff forgot to make my beverage..so I wated over 20minutes just for one cup of coffee...

Sweet little spot with a creative menu of breakfast and lunch choices, a few tables inside and out on the front patio. I really enjoyed the curried turkey salad sandwich and fresh squeezed lemonade, though the service was slow, only two ladies behind the counter, it was surprisingly busy, but neither looked up to greet people in line. I ordered online ahead and still had to wait quite a bit for her to find and finish up my order after I finally got her attention.

Stopped for lunch and thought it deserved a higher than 4.2 rating. the indoor seating is definitely lacking and the tables outside can can use more umbrellas but it was not too hot when we went so it was ok. salads were fresh and sandwich was good. cookies were yummy. portions were on the smaller side, city size. they definitely seems a little overwhelmed but the food came out quickly. overall satisfied

Nice place! Only issue would be the wait time. It was very busy when I was there, so it took some time getting my food. The food was good though, and the workers were nice.

Good little cafe off the mall. Prosciutto sandwich was amazing. Prices are reasonable. Limited seating.

The avocado toast was delicious and flavorful. Their syrup is different than what your used to, a little sweeter but still good. Waffles came with fruit and tasted as expected. The vanilla iced latte was good, could be a tad sweeter but if you don’t like things too sweet it’s perfect for you. The place is very small so don’t plan more than 2-3 people

Love it love it. Love it 💕 its the best place to go in Washington for breakfast.Small place but big hearts, servers... nice attention y good taste ☺️

Have ordered here twice - both times the food was amazing (worthy of six stars). My only frustration (and reason why Le Bon Cafe doesnt get five stars) is due to the fact that Le Bon cancelled two orders of quiche and breakfast products which I had ordered on GrubHub. When I called them, they said that they were out of those products even though said products were listed as available on GrubHub. In the future, my hope is that Le Bon can remove products that they do not have from online listings so there are no difficulties with ordering.

It was pretty dirty when we walked in. It just rained, but there was constant mess and mud on the floor. The tables werent cleaned either. The cashier didnt notify me of different options for drinks, like different sizes or different milks. I ordered a Chai latte and I wanted it with almond milk. Since Im lactose intolerant, I usually automatically request for other milk options! I dont rememeber if I did or didnt, but the latte was made with whole milk. Of course, I felt like it was on me for not requesting almond milk! I took full blame for possibly not requesting the milk, but when I asked for the latte to be changed, the cashier said But I already made it. Im lactose intolerant, so...I wasnt gonna take that option. I definitely offered to pay for it for their troubles, but the vibe was just...off. They seemed completely inconvenienced by switching the milks to the point where their coworkers were kinda looking at the cashier to make sure that I paid for it....even though the almond milk was just $0.95 more than what I just got. I didnt have an issue paying for the trouble, I vocal about that. I even apologized to the cashier! Then when I received the latte...it wasnt even hot. So I just paid an extra 7 bucks for a latte that wasnt even hot and for a service that was pretty standoff-ish.Thankfully, the waffles were pretty tasty, minus the slightly molded fruit on top.

Nice European-style cafe with a decent selection of coffee beverages and foods items. Very pleasant atmosphere to eat inside or on the patio. They even have a dog bowl on-the-ready if you happen to bring your pooch!

Friendly local spot, price point is reasonable. Food was okay for a quick breakfast. Was a little disappointed that for the Sunday I popped in for breakfast they weren’t making smoothies nor french toast. I’ll visit again.

The atmosphere was shady, the welcoming was tense, and the Cafe itself needed a good cleaning. The floors, even though it was raining a bit, were a mess; even beyond the rain tracked in, it looked as of the floor hadnt been properly mopped in weeks.The prices? Too much. The ham and cheese croissant was delicious, though not worth about $5. The food isnt hand made from scratch or anything (which is fine), but I dont think you should charge $5/$6 for a Belgian waffle that you made from boxed mix.The way they have the food being called during rush hour is ridiculous; instead of your name or order number or something, they just yell out the food, and then people just come and grab it. Its not covered or anything. Just on a plate with people standing around it and you come and grab it. They dont check to make sure its going to the right person or anything, so I waited about 10 minutes for (probably, most likely) microwaved ham and cheese croissant, while everyone else snatched up their food.The Chai latte (hot) was pretty good, though I prefer the ones from Dunkin Donuts (more chai in it, I guess).The staff werent very welcoming and when my bestfriend asked for almond milk, they made it seem like it was a big problem and one of the workers practically forced her into paying for another drink, full priced, for their coworkers mistake.There were too many people inside during a pandemic and there were people who were either too close for comfort or not wearing a mask, even when they were sitting at a table on their laptops, not even eating or drinking. It was ridiculous. Makes you feel unsafe, during this time.I reccomed Compass Cafe for all your Cafè dreams.

This is a cute little place. Nothing bad to say. Food is decent. But wouldnt be a top choice for breakfast or coffee. The French toast and waffle are good.

Too pricey for too little food - do yourself favor and go to Jimmy Ts (cash only)

Great vibe, beautiful place and very fair prices.

The brunch menu is simple and yummy, and their coffee is a good sip of caffeine.

A lovely French cafe with a good selection of sandwiches, pastries, and coffee drinks. The outdoor seating compliments the somewhat cramped indoor seating options. The friendly yet hurried service balances hospitaliy and punctuality nicely. Overall, it is a nice cafe that I would like to visit again.

1 stars because food came cold, i ordered an açai bowl and came already melted,Service was meh so i don’t recommend

Very nice French cafe. Suitable for both family and tourist alike. There is a large variety of food and dessert. The price is affordable and reasonable too!

An American icon. Take the tour or call your congressional rep for a private tour.

A local cosy coffee place, friendly staff, with an authentic feel.On our first visit to DC, cold after a long walk sightseeing in winter chill, and felt really lucky to have found this place for warm chocolate and a (giga) muffin.This is a gem! Recommended!

Love this cute lil café! I will be back for more 💕Pros:- great tasting cappuccino. Not every place has their cap figured-out. These guys do.- moist, flavorful Pumpkin Gingerbread cake. Yum!- quick serviceCons:- indoor seating is uncomfortable- coffee chocolate cake was a tad dry

Quiche and oat milk ice coffee is the best combo here!

Good food Great Location ☺💭👍!

Great espresso. Three happy customers.

Great coffee and friendly staff preparing the food on the spot. The ambiance is comfortable and inviting, and the pricing is very reasonable. Jul 2017 menu on my photos. Free WiFi for customers. Barista is fluent in English and Spanish, and can hold her own in French.

Croissant is just the best, perfect place for breakfast

Amazing breakfast! Great outside area! Perfect spot to stop by!

Food was great! Could have better customer service.

Good breakfast just done at the moment. The menu is simple, scramble eggs, omelets, fruit, coffee, waffles, however, taste really good. This spot is next to Pennsylvania Ave, just one block from the Capitol. You can breakfast here and then walk to the national hall and the Capitol. Also people working there are really nice.

This is my go to for coffee every morning. Service is friendly and quality is great. Great little atmosphere, too.

Not enough seating during busy hours but the big mugs of coffee and freshly made strata and cobbler are well worth a trip.

When I arrived around 12 in the afternoon they had no more of the roasted potatoes that come with the meal or anymore of the egg strata. On top of seeing my disappointment because I was so excited to try them for the first time I asked if I could sub regular milk for almond milk in my drink and she pushed for an extra payment for it. Not good customer service AT ALL. very greedy and money hungry. And the quiche was flavorless not worth a whopping $23.

This is a cute place to get a good lunch for a good price. I did have to wait a while for my take-out order.

Good food and good prices. Service was great. Very happy people here. Not a ton of table space though so be prepared to bump elbows and have some small talk with folk. Lots of runners stop by here after a run for a light bite. No negatives at all.

I was going to go here, but the employees were not wearing masks. Are masks perfect? No, but they are required. I went to Starbucks instead

Food was cold and not good at all.

Very yummy food at a good price! Highly recommend the roasted butternut squash salad. Convenient to get to-go during COVID

Excellent breakfast!!!

Great food and service

Delightful French cafe!

A nice service and great 👍 food

Quite dirty and no atmosphere. Old furniture, bad pain of the wall. Prices are good though

So slow. Totally understaffed and unapologetic. I don’t want to order pick up and then have to wait 30 mins in a crowded tiny restaurant during a pandemic to pick up two sandwiches. Not coming back.

Tasty snack shop!

Cold food, small portions.

Super neat cafe in the midst of the Capital Hill section. The food was fabulous and nutritious. Places to sit on the outside, as well as inside with good views.Very nice service here. The food prices are modest compared to most choices in the area. We enjoyed ourselves and will return.

Absolutely a spot worth trying, the food is excellent and fresh, the prices are fair and it is regularly clean in here. Keep up the good work.

Pricey, but delicious. I would go back but only as a treat to myself. If it wasnt almost $10 for a small salad I would have given them 5 stars. But seriously delicious salad that will have me coming back to try more!

Nothing to brag about. Breakfast was ok but not great! I wont go again .

My favorite coffee spot in the South Capitol area. Their food is lovely too.

Not a great cappuccino

Very good, very safe

Great place to have breakfast or brunch at. Very affordable prices and great atmosphere. Their Croque Monsieur sandwich is the best. I would also recommend getting their delicious chocolate croissants.

Croissants are tops. Great place on Capitol Hill!

After living in Europe Le Bon Cafe is authentic as it gets. Great food, perfect street side atmosphere. Highly recommend eating here

Quiet little cafe near the capitol. Great for a quick bite and on with your day. Reasonably priced and good waiting staff.

Very good cafe offering great variety of food

Crowded too long of a wait even during not busy hours, no bathroom if I recall correctly and no offense your food is not that great and its overpriced you were just legitimately the only option at the time. Next time Ill just Skip and be hungry until I stumble on something better

Le Bon is my favorite cafe on Capitol Hill. I used to go to Starbucks for my morning usual but if youre honest with yourself you know their coffee is not good. not good.Le Bon has great coffee, they are fast, and their food is hands down DELICIOUS. Their sandwiches have fresh ingredients and are a fair price. The potato salad and house salad are amazing. The staff there is very fastOur office uses them for catering lunch and events and couldnt be happier.One morning their phone was broken so I couldnt put in a catering order. I went into the store and the owner was there. She apologized insisted on giving me a free latte and their wonderful pumpkin bread. She always makes things right.

Wonderful place! I got cold brew coffee and the fruit salad, both of which were very good. The cafe is very cute inside.

Great place to have breakfast or brunch at. Very affordable prices and great atmosphere. Their Croque Monsieur sandwich is the best. I would also recommend getting their delicious chocolate croissants.

Always enjoy a stop at this cafe. Good coffee and good food. Only problem is they sometimes struggle with being really busy but only having a very small kitchen. They really cant do big groups unless you call your order ahead so they can prep

The customer service is 5 stars. The owner and server are so nice. The coffee and food is mouth watering.

This place is cozy, the food is both clean and tasty, and the personnel is elegant, humble and efficient. My friend I enjoyed having breakfast here so much that we decided to visit a second time. The second time around the place was packed, yet, the food came in timely, and of equally great quality. What a small, cozy, wonderful cafe.

I dont understand why I was so let down today. I had been here two times previously and the food was good. But today I was given a sandwich made with old bread that tasted awful, I couldnt even finish the sandwich. I also had to wait 20 minutes for the drinks I ordered, and had to get up and ask where my drinks were. I dont think they appreciated me reminding them because when I asked for a takeaway bag the woman hesitated and said it would be 5 cents, which I paid, but I then noticed she didnt charge the man next to me for a bag. The iced turmeric latte was good though, but I was sorely disappointed by the food and the service. I sadly will not return again. To those visiting, all I can say is maybe they just arent as good on a Sunday. Maybe try going during the week if you can.

Quiet little cafe near the capitol. Great for a quick bite and on with your day. Reasonably priced and good waiting staff.

We got there too late to be served with breakfast. For croque monsieur we would have to wait for 20 minutes, so we ordered wrap and avocado tost. Wrap was served cold. Avocado toast was fine, but I expected more for 9$.Nevertheless it was tasty. 4/5 is my mark.

The food is out of this world. The atmosphere is quaint and cozy. This restaurants food and surroundings should get a perfect 5 but the employees are annoying; they dont think the customer comes first and quite frankly had a down right attitude. Too bad, the owner is a charming lady. My husband and I were repeat customers, three times from Los Angeles, over a 4 day period but the restaurant needs a do over in staff.

Pretty tasty sandwiches and soup in the heart of DC. Not any real places to sit and eat with an influx of visitors (I was one of them ha) so a better place to just take your food and go

Excellent hot chocolate!

Solid spot but easily crowded. Great selection for breakfast. Quality coffee and baked goods. Outside seating is a plus.

Le Bon Cafe is definitely not a 5 star restaurant, but it is very classic DC which makes it feel like home. Its a small cafe that is supposed to be French really close to the US Capitol, which makes it great for people watching as Senators and other VIPs walk by. People love the French toast, but I think it is just okay. I always get the quiche (real men DO eat quiche), a chocolate chip muffin, and a chai. Perfect way to start my morning.The downsides: The food is just average and the seating inside is cramped, but if you are visiting the US Capitol in the morning, this cafe is a great place to start your day.

Great place. Wasnt actually looking for this place but ran into it and definitely glad I did. Food was great and location was cool.

Cute little cafe. Great food and coffee at good prices

Food and service was good. The cafe is conveniently located if youre doing work near the Capitol. Cons: it didnt feel all that clean and they had run out of some menu items by the time I ordered a late lunch around 2 pm.

Ive never had anything here that wasnt delicious. The pastries are wonderful, the sandwiches and salads are fresh and reliably good, and the espresso drinks are, I think, underrated. Highly recommend! This place is my go-to for lunch near the capitol.

This place is great hot chocolate with good not too sweet not too bitter.

Terrible service and bad food. The egg omelette was overcooked and the potatoes were soggy. Clearly not the place for authentic French food.

Everything was ok but not outstanding. Portion of potato salad with my sandwich came in an extra plastic cup even though I’m eating in and there were only plastic cutlery available (had to ask to get non-disposable), which was less than ideal.

A MUST DO for everyone visiting Capitol Hill! I have been going to Le Bon Cafe since it first opened 25 years ago and I lived in the neighborhood. At that time, there were no good coffee shops that served lattes and espresso - no Starbucks. Le Bon Cafe was a happy discovery for my husband and I, recent transplants from New Orleans, who missed the cafes on every corner there. Though I moved away 19 years ago, I still make it a point to have a fresh croissant and latte when I visit DC each year - most recently to visit my daughter in college. It is still the charming, attentive oasis on the Hill that offers a variety of delicious sandwiches, salads, coffees and pastries.

I only had coffee, which was pretty great. The food looked amazing and the pastries especially looked mouthwatering. The prices on the food was a little bit expensive though. Not rediculous, but a little bit steep.

Good food with cheap price. I love the decoration inside and out side, very lovely. I recommend to stop by if you visit the Capitol

Went in this morning and got a breakfast sandwich that comes with a side of hash browns. I get my breakfast sandwich in a plastic container and it has fruit inside (so I guess this place wanted to steam fruit in a hot plastic box with my sandwich). I ask the woman at the counter- is this supposed to come with potatoes and she answered the potatoes arent ready yet. Puzzled, I responded but I paid for them and you never told me they werent ready so I could order something else? She said I gave you fruit. Im sorry WHAT? In what world does a place of business act like this? Calling later to get my money back because they charged me for something I did not receive.

Great homemade sandwiches and if all comes with a scoop of their own delicious potato salad. This place is usually full around lunchtime and they close at 3. The outdoor seating is great if you can get it.

Pretty great prices for a pretty great breakfast. The French toast and quiche are amazing!! We loved this place - so glad we stopped by for breakfast outside before going to the national mall.

Their salmon Niçoise was delicious...a different presentation, but one of my favorite!

Such a cute little french cafe, and the food is absolutely delicious! Best tomato basil soup Ive had in a very long time.

Very cute French vibe and love that there are a couple vegan choices-- plus they have oat milk as a non-dairy option!

A superb latte and the ham and cheese croissant was hot and flaky. Very highly recommended.

Delicious food and cute setting! Will definitely go back

Quaint little spot with delicious options for lunch or some baked goods. The Pumpkin Gingerbread was outstanding!

Great food! Amazing customer service! Wonderful staff.

Best black coffee Ive ever had. Just happened to find this place when touring DC. Also, waffle and potatoes were great too!

Great variety of food and awesome service. Dee-licious!