Le Caprice Dc

Convenient bakery/cafe in the neighborhood. Their pistachio croissant is definitely their specialty. The croissant itself was more bread-y and less of the tender flakes I've gotten used to in Europe, but tasty in its own way. The neon green pistachio filling is a bit too bright for my taste, but really enjoyed the pistachio crumb topping on top. Also one of the largest coffee syrup selections I have seen. Service was nice and quick, granted, I was here 830 on a Sunday morning lol. The weather was perfect for sitting on their rocking bench outside to enjoy the sunshine with breakfast!

Le Caprice was one of the earliest shops to set off the renaissance of central Columbia heights...I'm not 100% sure, bc it's been so long but this place may have preceded the newer Giant / Tivoli restoration. Good flaky butter croissants and other pastries. They have macaroons, many other pastries, cookies and cakes as well as made-to-order breakfast sammies on a bagel, bread or croissant and pretty good coffee and a good selection of cold beverages. If you have a little one, they also have cheese sticks (regular, plus round red baby bell type) hard boiled eggs, fruit snacks, fruit and box juices and other snacks.