Exceptional pastries (highly recommend the chausson aux pommes), delicious quiche, really kind service…this place is the best part of Del Ray.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pain Au Chocolat, Chausson Aux Pommes
Joel Batchelor
I stop in here almost weekly, and the lattes have been great! The first time I went I also had the coffee cake which was really good & soft as well. Even at the end of their day I was greeted with a cheery bonjour and was able to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of a great coffee break. I have to note that on my visit last week I left without being able to order as it seemed as though the one person working was taking out trash and must’ve not seen me & the other gentleman that were perusing the shop…but I’m sure it was just an oversight as I’ve been told that this area can be pretty slow on Tuesday afternoons. Really great coffee, and a really great experience otherwise. Bonne chance! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sparklaya H.
Nice and clean, pleasant. Good to see bakeries which were sorely lacking in NOVA spring up. The raspberry croissants are very decadent, highly recommend. Would've loved to try some fresh squeeze OJ but the staff were too busy. Would be cool: a self-serve sparkling water fountain / tap, bring your own bottle.
Ruth D.
The business hasn't been claimed on Yelp yet and is actually spelled GUSTAVE. Regardless, yum! I've peered in the windows at Gustave's since it opened last year and everything looked like true, French art boulanger art work. Today, I finally made it inside with a friend for pastries and cappuccinos and it was delightful. If you have chronic decision fatigue like I do, you may be overwhelmed while salivating at the counter. Here are my recommendations for you for before you walk in the door: (1) decide on choosing a savory or sweet item or both because they have several options under both categories; (2) decide on the size of your meal or snack- for example, Gustave's has large and mini beignets, thick slices of quiche and smaller savory tarts; (3) inside or elsewhere- Gustave's has a decent size of indoor sitting and small tables, but it can be busy. There you have it. Now go and get something at Gustave's!
Tiffany N.
This place has that je ne said quoi that's was missing from the area. Amazing French pastries and quiches. Lovely and friendly staff, busy bistro vibes. You won't be disappointed.
Aja Weston
Great addition to Del Ray.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mlle L.
I changed my mind. Given that they charge $5 for an iced coffee, St. Elmo's is actually better and cheaper. Also, "boulangerie" is not accurate--Junction actually bakes their own stuff, this place not so much.
Lynda E.
Wonderful bakery. Has croissants and other French pastry. Has breakfast sandwiches and sandwiches and soup for lunch. During the week it's usually not supercrowded but weekends are a different so be prepared for a long line.
Andrew M.
Food and drinks are 5 star. But they have to figure out staffing. Multiple mornings I have ended up waiting 20-30 mins for a coffee and pastry. That's just too much. The workers try she is busting her but, but there's only so much one person can do when your have to do that many things and there is no help there. Hope they figure this out. Would love for them to hang around. But I will hesitate going in there again.
David Hovsepian
As close to French as you can possibly get! The pastries are excellent, coffees good, and it's definitely recommended to check this spot
Truly a small bit of Paris in Del Ray. Amazing patisserie, wonderful coffee and congenial servers. You can even practice your French (although it's not required.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baguette, Drip Coffee, Pain Au Chocolat, Mini Pain Chocolat, Sourdough Loaf, Breakfast Sandwich Croissant, Beignet Framboise
Dea K.
Favorite spot to wfh in the neighborhood! Sweet family owned spot with some of the YUMMIEST freshly baked goods. You must race in to snag one of their baguettes before they sell out. Raspberry croissants are delish as well. I was really excited when they opened their outdoor beer garden. It's huge and spread out and quiet enough to work from, with free WiFi as well. Owners are kind and even work behind the register.
Erin L.
One of the best coffee spots in the DC area. Their pasty selection is out of this world and their quiche is the best I have ever had - super creamy and decadent!
N. B.
Refugees from weekly trips to the late, great Rubia's/Stomping Ground, today my five year-old daughter and I made the trip from DC to try Gostov's. Would this become our new post-cello lesson hangout? Alas. We read the menu, and saw the sign in the glass case inviting guests to "create your own crêpe." My daughter asked for two items (avocado and cheese) found in the same menu item. The young woman at the register seemed affronted, and told us she wouldn't do it. "It's an 'on the menu' vibe here," she said. We walked out and got a donut across the street, never to return. Here's the thing: I get that some restaurants want you to have it their way. There are many good reasons for that. But when A) there is a sign saying you can "create your own crêpe" (the sign is viewable in today's Instagram story), B) the choice is simply to leave something out of an existing menu item, C) the item in question is made to order rather than pre-made, and D) the person asking is an excited five year-old, it seems a bit precious to refuse. And if for some reason you still must refuse, doing so gently and sincerely makes your position much easier to stomach. But that's just me, over here across the street, eating another restaurant's food. C'est la vie.
Exceptional pastries (highly recommend the chausson aux pommes), delicious quiche, really kind service…this place is the best part of Del Ray.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pain Au Chocolat, Chausson Aux Pommes
I stop in here almost weekly, and the lattes have been great! The first time I went I also had the coffee cake which was really good & soft as well. Even at the end of their day I was greeted with a cheery bonjour and was able to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of a great coffee break. I have to note that on my visit last week I left without being able to order as it seemed as though the one person working was taking out trash and must’ve not seen me & the other gentleman that were perusing the shop…but I’m sure it was just an oversight as I’ve been told that this area can be pretty slow on Tuesday afternoons. Really great coffee, and a really great experience otherwise. Bonne chance! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nice and clean, pleasant. Good to see bakeries which were sorely lacking in NOVA spring up. The raspberry croissants are very decadent, highly recommend. Would've loved to try some fresh squeeze OJ but the staff were too busy. Would be cool: a self-serve sparkling water fountain / tap, bring your own bottle.
The business hasn't been claimed on Yelp yet and is actually spelled GUSTAVE. Regardless, yum! I've peered in the windows at Gustave's since it opened last year and everything looked like true, French art boulanger art work. Today, I finally made it inside with a friend for pastries and cappuccinos and it was delightful. If you have chronic decision fatigue like I do, you may be overwhelmed while salivating at the counter. Here are my recommendations for you for before you walk in the door: (1) decide on choosing a savory or sweet item or both because they have several options under both categories; (2) decide on the size of your meal or snack- for example, Gustave's has large and mini beignets, thick slices of quiche and smaller savory tarts; (3) inside or elsewhere- Gustave's has a decent size of indoor sitting and small tables, but it can be busy. There you have it. Now go and get something at Gustave's!
This place has that je ne said quoi that's was missing from the area. Amazing French pastries and quiches. Lovely and friendly staff, busy bistro vibes. You won't be disappointed.
Great addition to Del Ray.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I changed my mind. Given that they charge $5 for an iced coffee, St. Elmo's is actually better and cheaper. Also, "boulangerie" is not accurate--Junction actually bakes their own stuff, this place not so much.
Wonderful bakery. Has croissants and other French pastry. Has breakfast sandwiches and sandwiches and soup for lunch. During the week it's usually not supercrowded but weekends are a different so be prepared for a long line.
Food and drinks are 5 star. But they have to figure out staffing. Multiple mornings I have ended up waiting 20-30 mins for a coffee and pastry. That's just too much. The workers try she is busting her but, but there's only so much one person can do when your have to do that many things and there is no help there. Hope they figure this out. Would love for them to hang around. But I will hesitate going in there again.
As close to French as you can possibly get! The pastries are excellent, coffees good, and it's definitely recommended to check this spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pain Au Chocolat
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Truly a small bit of Paris in Del Ray. Amazing patisserie, wonderful coffee and congenial servers. You can even practice your French (although it's not required.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baguette, Drip Coffee, Pain Au Chocolat, Mini Pain Chocolat, Sourdough Loaf, Breakfast Sandwich Croissant, Beignet Framboise
Favorite spot to wfh in the neighborhood! Sweet family owned spot with some of the YUMMIEST freshly baked goods. You must race in to snag one of their baguettes before they sell out. Raspberry croissants are delish as well. I was really excited when they opened their outdoor beer garden. It's huge and spread out and quiet enough to work from, with free WiFi as well. Owners are kind and even work behind the register.
One of the best coffee spots in the DC area. Their pasty selection is out of this world and their quiche is the best I have ever had - super creamy and decadent!
Refugees from weekly trips to the late, great Rubia's/Stomping Ground, today my five year-old daughter and I made the trip from DC to try Gostov's. Would this become our new post-cello lesson hangout? Alas. We read the menu, and saw the sign in the glass case inviting guests to "create your own crêpe." My daughter asked for two items (avocado and cheese) found in the same menu item. The young woman at the register seemed affronted, and told us she wouldn't do it. "It's an 'on the menu' vibe here," she said. We walked out and got a donut across the street, never to return. Here's the thing: I get that some restaurants want you to have it their way. There are many good reasons for that. But when A) there is a sign saying you can "create your own crêpe" (the sign is viewable in today's Instagram story), B) the choice is simply to leave something out of an existing menu item, C) the item in question is made to order rather than pre-made, and D) the person asking is an excited five year-old, it seems a bit precious to refuse. And if for some reason you still must refuse, doing so gently and sincerely makes your position much easier to stomach. But that's just me, over here across the street, eating another restaurant's food. C'est la vie.
Some of the best croissants I've had in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5