3 Best Cafe in Alexandria, VA

“Del Ray Café provides French-style food made with fresh ingredients. They have a friendly, welcoming place where the staff gives great service. They offer local, natural, and organic food with tasty French country dishes. Laurent Janowsky who owns Del Ray Café with his wife Margaret has happy childhood memories of growing up in the Alsace region in eastern France. Del Ray Café has carefully fixed up a 1925 Del Ray house to make a restaurant that feels like a “home away from home.” This looks like an old Virginia farmhouse where you can come in casual clothes and relax. You can rent a room or the whole restaurant for private events. Their barn room fits up to 20 people and has a TV for presentations. Kids like their Egg with Mini Croissant, Buttermilk Pancakes, Duck Leg Confit with Orzo, Fish of the Day with Vegetables, and Homemade Tagliarini Pasta with Butter and Cheese. Gift cards are available for your loved ones. They take reservations for all party sizes anytime except weekend and holiday brunch, which only takes reservations for groups of 5 or more. The café is wheelchair accessible and has free Wi-Fi. They offer vegetarian choices, takeout, and delivery.”

“Fontaine Caffe & Creperie serves sweet and savory crêpes, plus other French dishes. They also offer coffee varieties, wines, ciders, and craft beers. Their goal is to make sure every customer wants to come back again and again. They promise a friendly and enjoyable dining experience with the best crêpes and galettes in the area, made the traditional French way. They use fresh ingredients delivered daily to make tasty meals you’ll love, all in a relaxed and welcoming place. They cook with 100% pure olive oil, organic dairy, fresh bread from a local bakery, local vegetables, fresh house-made tomato juice, sustainable seafood, and local organic beef. They also offer many gluten-free and vegan options. Outdoor seating and curbside pickup are also available.”

“La Madeleine provides rustic country food, espresso, and fresh-baked baguettes. They use simple, fresh ingredients and traditional recipes to make soups, salads, sandwiches, main dishes, pasta, handmade French pastries, and more. This cozy French café chain cares about good service, making their Kingstowne bakery a popular place to meet. Many workers have been with La Madeleine for over 20 years. They slowly cook tomatoes, basil, vegetable stock, real cream, spices, and butter to make their famous, delicious soup. Whether you’re hosting a party, having a work meeting, or just gathering with friends, they have food options that will make everyone say "delicious". Gift cards are available for your loved ones.”