Arlington has a lot of breakfast spots, but it did not have a Parisian café. Not until last week, anyway. Le Parisien Crêpes & Coffee cut the ribbon on Friday, September 25, and brought a little corner of France to Debbie Lane: handcrafted crêpes, artisan coffee, and an interior built for lingering.

The Chamber of Commerce was there for the grand opening, which tells you something about how seriously the owners are taking this. Their pitch is simple. They wanted to bring the warmth and elegance of a Parisian café to the heart of Arlington, and every detail of the room follows through on it. This is not a grab-and-go counter with a French name. It is the kind of place where you order a second drink just because the chair is comfortable.

The menu covers the full French café spread. Sweet crêpes and savory crêpes, artisan coffee and espresso beverages, breakfast favorites, fresh pastries, paninis, and refreshing drinks. Everything is made fresh to order. They also do takeout, catering, and online ordering, which makes this an easy pick for a working breakfast or a client meeting that needs to feel a little more special than a drive-thru.

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“This is the kind of room that earns its keep on slow mornings, and going early means you see it before the line does.”

Arlington Network