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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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!