17th Street
Welcome ToOpening hours
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Amenities
Wheelchair Access
Outdoor Seating
Catering
Free Wifi
Wine and Beer
Kids Menu
Private Events
Baking Class
Located within the PNC building in the heart of DC’s downtown business district, our store is truly an urban oasis. Come take a coffee break and people-watch by our floor-to-ceiling windows, or catch up with friends or coworkers over a delicious salad around our communal table. With stained glass windows, a handcrafted wooden bar and a reclaimed iron gate separating the dining areas, our space has a beautiful rustic charm.
Simplicity According to Alain
Our founderAlain Coumont was born into a family of cooks. His grandparents had a restaurant, his father was a chef, and his aunt Simone was a talented pâtissier who baked tarts every Saturday for the whole family to devour on Sunday. When he was 6 years old, Alain began reading from the two cookbooks on the shelf at home. He taught himself to cook by reading recipes and hints from famous chefs. His first creations were chocolate mousse, cream puffs, and eclairs. Little did he know…
