Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Capitol Crossing

Take out coffee. Nice atmosphere; mediocre service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Fast service & delicious food! FYI: matcha does not have any sweetener in it but it's still really good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious pastry, tartines, sandwiches and desserts. Reminded us of our favorite café in Lisbon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Bakery, Sandwich, Pastries

The sandwiches at this bakery are absolutely delicious – fresh and flavorful! However, the coffee didn’t quite meet my expectations. Overall, it’s a great spot for a quick bite, but I’d suggest improving the coffee quality.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Pistachio latte was delicious 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great croissant and excellent service

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I am a bumpkin so I may be wrong, but I am really confused why their croissants are not warm……I paid so much for a breakfast here, but I could not even get warm croissants as those at Canadian Starbucks.
The cashier got my orders wrong twice. I ordered a pistachio croissant then got an almond one. Ordered a muesli and even got asked “cup or bowl,” but the yoghurt disappeared from my order. Although a manager-like person finally helped me get the yoghurt, my mood was already ruined. Never encountered this problem in New York and other restaurants in Washington DC.
Had to tip at the cashier and the rate was between 10%-25%. I was really shocked at this tip rate and initially thought it was for the cashier. Then it turned out that they had a “server” bringing dishes to us. However we still had to get forks, spoons, and napkins by ourselves.
I got totally confused when leaving this place. Would most of my tip go to the server (I hope so) or the cashier (I hope not)? Why should I tip at the cashier before the server starts working for us? Is it uncommon for DC residents to have warm croissants for breakfast?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Great shakshuka.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Delicious and beautiful food!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The person who brought our food to the table did not bring forks, I asked him for a favor and he replied that he was too busy for me to go pick them up. No matter how busy he was, it is his job. I didn't like the attention!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Tatte is excellent. Everything on the menu is great. Staff are exceptional. Spaces are always nice to be in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best matcha latte ever. I lived in DC before and when I moved again for a few months, I could not wait to go back to Tatte. The service is also always good. I've worked there many times with my computer when the library is closed. This location is the calmest one, especially later afternoon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Idk if i just caught the staff on a bad day but I've somehow been a problem customer? Like asking after my latte 20 minutes after i ordered it and not responding for a call to the wrong pastry order? If the food wasn't so good, I'd say skip this place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

Was in DC for a conference and was thrilled by the variety of GF items on the menu. Stopped by to pick up lunch and some dinners on my way between the convention center and hotel. There were about 10 baked items, have never seen that much outside of a dedicated GF restaurant.
Now cross contamination is a huge problem because GF and non-GF bakery items are together (separate trays).

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free menu

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Bakery, Sandwich

Had shakshuka and halloumi sunny side up. Both delicious. If you walk within a mile buy a halva bomb cake.. as it is incredible!

Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian choices

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4