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Perched at the intersection of Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, and the U Street Corridor, Bonne Vie Café & Bistro is a soulful Parisian retreat in the heart of DC.
Housed in a historic 1911 flatiron building, it blends vintage charm with modern hospitality.
Start your day with fresh pastries, buttery baguettes, and expertly brewed coffee in a cozy, self-serve café setting. Brunch on the weekend in a relaxed Parisian atmosphere with sunlit window seats and friendly faces.
By evening, Bonne Vie transforms into a full-service French bistro offering unfussy, authentically French fare from Michelin-starred Chef Raphael François. Classics include roasted chicken with mushrooms, whole daurade amandine, steak with green peppercorn sauce, and pâté de campagne—Raphael’s family recipe with pistachio and Armagnac. Tableside chocolate mousse and mille-feuille crêpes round out the experience.
Dine in the intimate first-floor dining room or bar, sip craft cocktails in the second-floor lounge, or take in sunset views from the rooftop garden terrace. Bonne Vie is where high standards meet everyday indulgence.
Amenities
- Beer/Wine
- Buyouts
- Full Bar
- Private Dining
- Set Menu
- Takeout
- Happy Hour
- Full Menu
- Live Music
- Semi-Private dining
- Group Dining
- Late Night
- Rooftop Dining
- Catering
- Open to public
- ADA compliant
- Woman Owned
Additional Information
Distance to Metro
0.30 Miles
Distance to Conv Center
0.60 Miles
Floorplans
Cuisine
French/Belgian
Seating Capacity
200
Metro Station
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
Parking
Self
Metro Line
Green
CONTACT
1604 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
United States
