Praline Bakery & Bistro
4611 Sangamore Rd, Bethesda
(301) 229-8180
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The food was good but they said they didn’t have water for paying customers, only bottles for purchase. Then after a while someone begrudgingly brought water for our toddler but not for the rest of us. The heat index outside was over 100 degrees. Very strange. We didn’t just walk in and ask for water, we ordered and paid for our food order. Either they’re desperate for the additional $3 per bottle, were trying to get a bigger tip, or just lacked basic customer service skills. They’re only getting 4 stars because we used to be regulars and this was atypical a few years ago, otherwise it would be 2 or 3 stars.
Terrible place!! Stay away!!
This is a popular spot among locals but it’s aged and service sucks. The Bistro upstairs might be better but it’s full service and doesn’t open until 11am. Until then, you’re left with weak coffee, fridge cold & not fully baked quiches, mediocre pastries and hopeless staff. Don’t expect to get a plate (even a paper one) for your “breakfast” or even a cup of water after you shell out almost ten bucks for a crappy “quiche” that’s inedible as is. If this is meant to go, why have seating?! Confusing! I’ll not be going back! Ever!
The bistro restaurant was severely understaffed during lunch, resulting in poor service and delayed food.
Absolutely a gem. Everything is fresh and bright and colorful. I'm an inspector and I can verify it's CLEAN. Don't miss this place! I rarely give perfect marks, but this one 👌 gets one.
Wonderful place for lunch!
Their chocolate mousse cake was amazing. I have bought their cake so many times. But now the quality has gone down. This was my favorite bakery. I don’t know what happened. They need to go back to how they do things. The cake was dry and it wasn’t as chocolatey as it used to be.
Absolutely love this local gem. Brought a number of friends who had never been there, to eat outside on the patio on a lovely night - everyone was very impressed with the service and quality of food. They said 'What a find!' Shout out to our delightful server Stephanie, who was so polite, patient and just charming. We all will be back !
PS - and you will not find a better pastry anywhere !
We’ve never had a meal we did not love here. We often see the same staff, year after year, which tells you something. The service is very Euro: they take care of you but know how to leave you alone to chat and enjoy your meal. (They don’t have to ask 5 times, “How’s your food?”, because they know: it’s always great.
Noise level is great for conversation. It’s always just an authentic, pleasant, laid back, very intimate, but not pretentious experience.
When done, you will feel full and satisfied, but not “stuffed”, which I’ve always thought a great indicator of the quality of ingredients.
Praline is a jewel, and the prices are very fair for what you get: great food, great service, and fond memories.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best almond croissants! Other pastries are great too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This location is a mix of bakery and patisserie. They have a wonderful variety of options to choose from. The chocolate and pistachio croissant was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The Christmas log was just amazing. This is one of the best French bakery in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omg the pastries are amazing. No photos because we devour them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This used to be the best restaurant for ratatouille and salmon; I do not know what happened other than they have a new chef and the food is not the same, which makes me sad The food is mediocre at best.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Best brownie I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service ok
Food not great, except the mousse napoleon and macarons (actually filled with a nice jam)
Grilled bread had an off-putting taste
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