Patty O’s Cafe

"Three Michelin-starred Chef Patrick O’Connell, proprietor of famed The Inn at Little Washington, opened his second restaurant in 2021 in the historic landmark village fondly known as Little Washington, Virginia. A former gas station on the village square has been transformed into a charming sidewalk cafe, an inviting bar, and a cozy dining room that’s especially popular during Sunday brunch." - Tim Ebner

"This is "casual" as done by the meticulous chef Patrick O'Connell (of the Inn at Little Washington) whose latest project is a cafe and bakery located in a converted 1950s garage. The setting now sports a white-painted brick exterior and al fresco dining; while inside it's all country chic with an inviting marble bar counter, cozy wood tables, beamed ceiling and walls enhanced with still life canvases - all warmed by a stone-fronted fireplace.The menu offers broad appeal and all of it is executed with finesse. A sandwich of shaved Champagne-brined ham and Comté cheese on a pillowy onion roll is a lovely midday meal; while Julia Child's beef Bourguignon is a tempting option come dinnertime. Treat yourself anytime with sweets from the bakery, like the wedge of bourbon chocolate pecan pie." - Michelin Inspector

"For elegant French fare in Virginia’s countryside, consider making the drive to Patrick O’Connell’s charming, all-day destination for flaky croissants, Pernod-perfumed escargot, calvados-spiked French onion soup, and half roast chicken with Grand Marnier-glazed carrots. The versatile sidewalk cafe, bakery, bar, and cozy dining room sits a short walk from O’Connell’s legendary The Inn at Little Washington, the D.C. area’s only restaurant with three Michelin stars that’s known for its show-stopping tasting menus." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb

"For elegant French fare in Virginia’s countryside, consider making the drive to Patrick O’Connell’s charming, all-day destination for flaky croissants, Pernod-perfumed escargot, calvados-spiked French onion soup, and half roast chicken with Grand Marnier-glazed carrots. The versatile sidewalk cafe, bakery, bar, and cozy dining room sits a short walk from O’Connell’s legendary The Inn at Little Washington, the D.C. area’s only restaurant with three Michelin stars that’s known for its show-stopping tasting menus." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb

"O’Connell and his team have recently opened Patty O’s Cafe & Bakery, which provides another outlet for guests, but also, O’Connell’s staff of hundreds. “It’s working wonderfully,” he says." - Nick Remsen