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Un Je Ne Sais Quoi Desserts ·$$

Located in the heart of Washington DC, Un Je Ne Sais Quoi is a classy French pastry shop and cafe that offers the most premium gourmet experience to patrons. This small and cozy dessert shop-café-restaurant combined gets crowded fairly fast owing to the delicious treats and aromatic coffee. This pastry and coffee shop is famous for its delectable French desserts and bread. From authentic French croissants to chocolate mousse, strawberry cake, souffle, crepes, macaron, waffles and opera cake, all the famous French delights are on offer at this shop. With tasteful couch and chairs, grey walls and paintings adorning the walls, the cafe looks surprisingly sophisticated considering the affordable nature of food. Due to these reasons, Un je ne sais Quoi is an ideal place to enjoy some quality coffee and croissants. 

Phone: (202) 721-0099

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Connecticut Ave NW and Dupont Cir NW

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  • Tue 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

1361 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036 ·145.08 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Wifi
  • Family friendly

Reviews

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Christine W. 04/05/26

Long line, but otherwise the pastries here are superb. I ordered the pistachio croissant and it was the perfect texture and crunchiness!! Loved it so much I want to go back. The staff was...

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Tra S. 04/28/26

This bakery, now cafe has been a DC staple for years now and despite its small interior, I can definitely see why both locals and tourists stand in line to get freshly baked delights from here....

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James L. 03/31/26

The stifling humidity combined with the usual 90+ degree temps of summer, make Spring the optimal time to enjoy DC. Was in town recently exploring the city and after perusing the Sunday Farmer's...

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Ailun H. 03/11/26

I've heard only good things about Un Je Ne Sais Quoi from multiple people, about how they're a legit French bakery. Fortunately, we didn't have to wait too long in line a couple Sunday afternoons...

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Al H. 03/22/26

Awesome place super good honestly great service very friendly and learned a little French also while I was here and the names of the patisseries. My hot drink was perfect and very good please...

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