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Paul

801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC, DC 20004 (Federal Triangle)
(202) 525-4500
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Ranked #36 of 1,608 restaurants in Washington DC
Cuisines: Bakery, European, Dessert, French
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Neighbourhood: Federal Triangle
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Neighbourhood: Federal Triangle
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washington dc
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Paul is an elegant French fast food place. There are many in the Middle East but those have waiter service and a more extensive menu. This one in DC does not have waiter service but does have very good quality coffee, bread, pastry and sandwitches. It is a small place but if you are there when it is not busy... More

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Gilbert, Arizona
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95 reviews 95 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We had just done the National Archives and wanted a decent sit down lunch. Oh sweet mother of Thor this place is AWESOME!!!!! I had the crepe with spinach, ham and cheese, John had the quiche Lorraine both amazing and then dessert was perfect. I had the raspberry rouge fruit torte and John had a chocolate Napoleon. You order at... More

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Easton, MD, USA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I was in DC on business. I had breakfast here 5 days and lunch 4! I can get over the quality of the food. And they've applied for a liquor license. Even better! Call ahead to place your order. They staff are friendly, but slow.

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California
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58 reviews 58 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
260 helpful votes 260 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

If you ever wanted to know how to turn an egg into a hockey puck, stop by Paul. Ordered a croque madame on a less than busy morning. Waited 24 minutes for blackened bread, charred cheese and a hockey puck of a fried egg. No joke-- the egg was solid rubber. When I gently lifted one side of the egg... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Paul is a welcome addition to what was a desert (not dessert) of bakery and breakfast options near the National Mall. Travelers who have been to France will recognize the Paul name, but they might not recognize what's inside the U.S. shops. It's not just a bakery, but a small sit-down café that serves breakfast, lunch, and an early dinner... More

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New Jersey
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363 reviews 363 reviews
131 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 165 cities Reviews in 165 cities
216 helpful votes 216 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I would eat Le Mixte from Paul everyday if I could, so when I saw that there were a few in DC I flipped! The sandwich was good, but if you've had it in Paris, it isn't identical. The ham is totally different and the baguette is chewier. I won't waste my money on the coffee here again - it... More

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Margate City, New Jersey
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32 reviews 32 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Went to Paul on a whim while we were in DC to meet some friends. Once we entered we were amazed to see the selection of pastries lined up on th counters. My wife and I got a large chocolate filled croissants and cappuccinos to go. The line was 5 or so people deep but they have 2 separate lines... More

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SC
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83 reviews 83 reviews
68 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We had breakfast here everyday while in DC. we were far from it but it was worth the walk. Hot chocolate was fantastic and we tried almost every pastry!

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Rye, New York
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24 reviews 24 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

The one place missing in NYC! I love this place in Paris and was so happy to find it in Washington. I could live here and die happy. Escargot Raisin, pain au chocolat, sitting outside in the sun....what could be better! LOVE it!

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See 8 more reviews by LLC56 for Washington DC
Goldens Bridge, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

My teenage children and I ate at the Paul at GW/Foggy Bottom, 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. both Sat. April 13 and Sun. April 14, 2013. The food and ambiance are outstanding, but the service is abysmal. One person takes your order at the counter, one person prepares your food, one person takes your payment and one person brings your food to... More

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