Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Clarendon

If I could give a 0 star, I so would! This location and experience was by far the worst first experience that I was so disgusted by the brand. I’ll keep it somewhat short. I ordered online for pick up. I opted for no ice in my drink and went for the gluten free challah bread or so I thought. At pick up, I was surprised to see that my drink was only filled halfway and mind you this drink is darn near 6 bucks!!! I asked if I could get it all the way up and the so called GM, Musu refused and stated that it was their “policy.” Which made no sense cause I’ve never heard of such at any other places. She lacked great customer service skills. I handed her back the drink, which she gladly took and asked her for a refund. Silly of me to not check my food and left and when I was well into MD, I decided to eat. The food was a smack in the face! I’m not sure what dog they prepared it for but I wasn’t the one! It was carelessly put together with burnt toast (which I wasn’t supposed to get but rather challah bread), burnt and hard sausage to make matters worse. I took a bite and I was instantly pissed on top of cutting my upper palate. I called back and the person I spoke with was rude and I wish I got her name. If there’ll be substitutions then the site needs to be crystal clear so as a consumer, I know that going for gluten free bread= getting toast and not the bread it comes with. Overall not a great experience and I’m not sure that I’d go back.

Had a late brunch at Tatte Bakery & Cafe|Clarendon. Ordered Fresh mozzarella Sandwiches and iced blood orange hibiscus Tea( served without sugar). Both were delicious. Sandwich was very fresh, tea very energetic. Staff was friendly and welcoming.

Came to Washington DC for a whirlwind weekend visit. Had a little bit of time to kill before my flight home, so we wandered around this cute little area for a bit and then came here to Tatte for a light breakfast. Ambiance was really striking. You walk in and boom, you're smacked with the wonderful smell of baked bread and pastries. You're forced to walk by dozens and dozens of delicious options as you wait in line to order. I got some coffee drink. I don't remember which, but it was iced, and it was pretty good. I ordered a couple of pastries, namely Chocolate Croissant (Four Valrhona dark chocolate batons rolled into Tatte flaky croissant dough) and a Dark Chocolate Muffin (Rich chocolate muffin made with 62% Dark Valrhona chocolate and roasted beets). The croissant was excellent. Very, Very flakey. You will not be able to avoid getting flakes everywhere. But the buttery pastry is actually very flavorful and isn't just the boring part of the pastry, like other American versions of a pain au chocolat. The chocolate here is the 50/50 star of the show. Very well done. The real treat here was the muffin, though. Dark on dark on dark chocolate. The only real source of sweetness was the beets. Very subdued, but sweet enough to be a sweet. Just so elegant. I was a big fan. Overall, I'm very happy with Tatte, and I hope they bring one to Orlando. We sure could use a place like this.

The flat bread was quite good as was the peach cooler. The cheesecake was average. For what it is, I thought the food was a bit too pricey but it is tasty so I would recommend it. The service here was good. The restaurant was clean.

I've visited several Tatte Bakery & Café locations in the area, and while the Clarendon spot boasts a beautiful atmosphere and prime location, my experience here didn’t quite meet the expectations I had going in—especially after enjoying the Bethesda locations so much more. I tried a few new menu items this time, and while that’s always a bit of a gamble, I was hoping for better execution. The Salmon & Avocado Tartine was underwhelming, especially when compared to the Avocado & Poached Egg Tartine, which I highly recommend instead. The hibiscus iced tea was watery and lacked flavor, and I was pretty disappointed by the iced matcha latte as well—it just didn’t hit the mark. One detail that stood out: I ordered a large latte and it was served in a to-go cup rather than a ceramic mug, which detracted a bit from the café experience. That said, the latte itself was made perfectly, and the pear tart was absolutely delicious—definitely a highlight. The staff were accommodating, though not particularly warm, and while the vibe of the café was nice overall, there are a few small things that could be improved to really elevate the experience. For now, I’ll stick with the Bethesda locations, but I hope this one continues to grow—it has a lot of potential.

I come to Tatte Clarendon a few times a week, and it’s consistently such a great experience. The café is always clean, the staff are friendly, attentive, and quick to offer helpful suggestions. The food is fresh and consistently delicious, and as a matcha lover, I can confidently say theirs is always made perfectly. Musu, the manager, truly leads by example — she’s always visible on the floor, greeting guests by name and creating a warm, welcoming environment. It’s easily my favorite spot in Clarendon to work from or just grab a quick meal.

Wow, this is such a great spot for coffee and desserts! It's a large shop with plenty of seating, and it’s cozy and clean. The outdoor seating area is spacious and inviting. The coffee is some of the best I’ve had in DC, and I really enjoyed it

Upscale cafe with extremely high prices. Super popular which means it's difficult to get a seat to enjoy your drink or food. Drink was good although wouldn't consider it exceptional.