Au Lait

1608 17th St NW, Washington
(202) 908-9761

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Egg White Spinach & Cheese
Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Egg & Ham Croissant
Choclate Croissant
Bagel Egg & Cheese
Matcha Latte 16oz
Avocado Toast
Soup Du Jourr
Mocha Latte
Pancakes

Menu

Featured items
Bagel Egg & Cheese
Scrambled egg, and cheese.
Avocado Egg Sandwich
Scrambled egg, avocado, spinach, and tomato on a tomato wrap.
Le Poulet
Marinated grilled chicken, provolone, tomato, mixed green, house sauce on a pita or focaccia.
Matcha Latte
Avocado Toast
Avocado, red pepper flakes, olive oil, lime, and everything bagel seasoning on a multigrain bread.
Cafe Latte
Smoked Salmon Lox
Chive cream cheese, red onion, capers, fresh dill leaves, and toasted bagel.
Ham & Swiss Melt Sandwich
Cured ham, swiss, honey mustard, mixed green, tomato on a multigrain.
Classic Smoothie
Coconut water, strawberry, banana, blueberry.
Cappuccino
Cortado (12 Oz)
Mocha Latte

Breakfast Sandwich
Bagel Egg & Cheese
Scrambled egg, and cheese.
Egg & Ham Croissant
Scramble egg, ham, and house sauce.
Avocado Egg Sandwich
Scrambled egg, avocado, spinach, and tomato on a tomato wrap.
Smoked Salmon Lox
Chive cream cheese, red onion, capers, fresh dill leaves, and toasted bagel.
Avocado Toast
Avocado, red pepper flakes, olive oil, lime, and everything bagel seasoning on a multigrain bread.
Toasted Bagel or Toast
With cream cheese or peanut butter.
Egg White Spinach & Cheese
3 egg white scramble, age cheddar, and chipotle aioli on a multigrain bread.

Soup and Salads
Citrus Beet Salad
Mixed greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, orange, and house dressing.
Caprese Salad
Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and pesto vinaigrette.
Apple & Greens Salad
Tomato, apple Julienne, goat cheese, and house dressing.

Sandwiches
Le Poulet
Marinated grilled chicken, provolone, tomato, mixed green, house sauce on a pita or focaccia.
Ham & Swiss Melt Sandwich
Cured ham, swiss, honey mustard, mixed green, tomato on a multigrain.
The Classic Turkey Melt
Turkey, provolone, tomato, mixed green, and sundry tomato caesar on a focaccia.
Grilled Cheese
Fresh basil, cheddar, provolone, swiss, and chipotle sauce on a sourdough.
Green Goddess Sandwich
Homemade pesto hummus, avocado, artichoke, and arugula on a multigrain.
Caprese
Tomato, mozzarella, and basil with pesto vinaigrette on a focaccia.

Drinks
Cafe Latte
Cappuccino
Mocha Latte
Matcha Latte
Espresso
Cortado (12 Oz)
Cafe Au Lait
Regular Coffee
Americano
Hot Chocolate
Chai Latte
Macchiato (12 Oz)
Hot Tea (12 Oz)
Matcha Tea (12 Oz)
Affogato
Cold Brew
Iced Tea
Bottled Water
Sparkling Water

Smoothies
Classic Smoothie
Coconut water, strawberry, banana, blueberry.
Energy Smoothie
Almond butter, banana, skim milk, chocolate protein, mountain honey.
Popeye Smoothie
Banana, spinach, almond milk, almonds, vanilla protein, mountain honey, dates, coconut flakes, cinnamon.
Summer Smoothie
Coconut water, pineapple, banana, mango.

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Recent Reviews

I often bring my pup along, and they're always ready with a treat for her! They serve delicious crepes, but I end up getting the Turkey Melt again and again. Very friendly staff make it a delight to stop by for something quick or to spend an afternoon on the patio out front, relaxing and people-watching with a coffee.
February 2026
I came across Au Lait DC while I was in DC this weekend, and it ended up being one of the best breakfast stops I’ve had in a long time. I walked in around 8:30 AM and immediately liked the setup. It’s a clean, well-designed boutique café with a solid atmosphere.
As a coffee drinker, the Illy coffee stood out right away, and the staff was welcoming and efficient. What really impressed me was the food quality. They use fresh eggs, which is rare these days when most...
January 2026
Salim’s coffee shop has become one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. The coffee is consistently great, the food is genuinely good (not an afterthought), and the space itself is warm and comfortable in a way that makes you want to linger.
What really makes the place stand out, though, is the care behind it. You can tell it’s run by someone who pays attention to details and takes responsibility for what he puts out into the community. Everything feels thoughtfully...
January 2026

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Au Lait

1608 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 908-9761