The French Confection

Karen and Xavier, the husband and wife owner couple, make a tremendous team. Xavier is from France and has taken his recipes with him to this cafe. As a Washington DC metro area native myself, I was happy to see that they've relocated up here after many years of success in the greater DC area. At The French Connection, they have authentic French flavors and a very welcoming ambiance. Definitely order any style of their delicious coffee and I'd recommend going with a chocolate croissant. They have a great selection of bread and desserts as well so go wild and indulge a little. :) Don't forget to say say hi, introduce yourself, and they'll make you feel at home because they are very welcoming. They are also connected to the local community and have been involved with events related to the local university and French-related events in the area.

We stopped in yesterday and were welcomed by a man and a woman who were extremely helpful. We purchased an array of delights that were all heavenly. We were joining a small group at a restaurant to celebrate a birthday. Instead of a full cake, I purchased a mixture of tarts and individual sized cake pieces to bring. They were an absolute hit! Heaven!

Utterly delicious you can tell they make all their own baking on the premises. Tried the raisin scroll, spinach and feta pastry, ham and Swiss cheese croissant, French meat pie, mango tart and chocolate croissant. The mango start was a stand out. Fairly priced for good quality baking. Loved that it’s wheelchair accessible, has restroom and 2 huge cases of sweet and savory pastries to try. Their parking facilities at the back of the property can fit quite a few cars as well. Highly recommend.

This cute French bakery will meet all of your bread and pie needs. We had a Croque Monsieur, grilled ham & swiss (simple, nothing fancy), a delicious egg and bacon croissant (would recommend), and a yummy pate meat pie (would recommend a try at least once!). It's a relaxing place to eat dessert or just enjoy some fresh baked goods! Go check them out!