Le Caprice DC Café Bakery

Cafe Bakery

Cakes and Tartes‎

At Le Caprice DC, we love cakes!

Cakes and Tartes‎ - Caprice Signature Cakes

Tres Leches Cake

A Latin American specialty drawing from our kitchen’s international experience, the super-moist Tres Leches features layers of rich yellow cake saturated in heavy cream, whole milk, & sweetened condensed milk.
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Caprice Chocolate Cake

Rich chocolate cake w/ a glossy, decadent ganache finish is sure to please any cocoa connoisseur!
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Caprice Cheesecakes

Our rich, cool, creamy cheesecakes offer subtle sweetness w/ a perfect balance of fruit & other flavors. Available in Coffee, Orange-Coconut, Cherry, & Lemon varieties to suit any palate.
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Tiramisu Cake

Beloved‎ of coffee-lovers & sweet-tooths alike, our Tiramisu cake features pastry cream, chocolate, & espresso tones.
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Mocha Cake

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Cakes and Tartes‎ - Cupcakes

Caprice Cupcakes

Our buttercream-topped cupcakes feature rich frosting a cut above others you’re likely to find in town – try our Red Velvet, Cherry, Vanilla, Mint, Chocolate, Lemon, or Oreo varieties to see what all the buzz is about!
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Cakes and Tartes‎ - Individual Portions and Cake Slices

Rolette

One of the house specialties & increasingly popular is the Rolette cake. Rolette is a thin layer of sponge cake that is first covered in chantilly cream (though other fillings are possible) & then “rolled up into a log. We then slice up the log & end up w/ individual portions of creamy cake, topped w/ powdered sugar & often a strawberry or a raspberry.
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Earl Grey Caramel Cake

A subtle, chocolate-heavy Caprice classic features subtle tones of caramel, tea, & bergamot.
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Ganache Boats

Fancifully crafted, swan-shaped puff pastry full of rich pastry cream & fruit.
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Chocolate Dome

Chocolate lovers can rejoice w/ the chocolate dome. Recommended by co-worker Audrey, it is a combination of chocolate macaron, chocolate mousse & pastry cream smothered in dark chocolate. Handmade chocolate designs compliment the pastry. Accompany it w/ cardamom tea which soothes the stomach & the soul.
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Fruit Tarts

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Le Caprice Lemon Meringue

A perfectly whipped moist meringue head sits atop a zesty lemon custard tart to form this year-round favorite.
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Normandie

Our Normandie is a delightful almond based cake. We offer it in individual sizes but also full-sized cakes, for six to eight people. Just ask us if you wish to order he larger sizes.
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Sandwiches‎

Our sandwiches come on Caprice bread! We also offer them for catering as lunch boxes or as platters. Just contact us.

Sandwich Box

Particularly suited for catering, we provide “lunch boxes.” Choose any of our Caprice sandwiches. It comes w/ a freshly baked Caprice cookie & a side of fruit salad or chips. (In the picture, you have our chicken salad on a croissant.)
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A.C.T.

Avocado, cucumber, tomato, & hummus on our house-made focaccia make for a hearty vegan classic popular w/ non-vegans as well.
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Gyro Sandwich

One of our most filling sandwiches, the Gyro features traditional roasted lamb on our house-made pita thyme bread, served w/ rich yogurt sauce, fresh tomato, & a side of greens.
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T.B.L.T Sandwich

Turkey‎ bacon, lettuce, & fresh tomato combine on house-made whole wheat for a health-conscious version of an American classic. Served on Caprice Rye bread, we typically use Turkey Bacon for our "TB.L.T." Of course, if you prefer the classical "Bacon," just ask us to make it a BLT!
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Portobello Sandwich

Juicy grilled portabello serves as the pallet for goat cheese, tomato, & house-made pesto flavors, all on our focaccia loaf. A hearty vegetarian option & fall favorite.
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Goat Cheese & Prosciutto

A gourmet balance of creamy goat cheese, savory prosciutto, & sweet jam, served on our our house-made Marble Rye bread.
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Chicken Pesto

House-made chicken breast, provolone cheese, tomatoes, & Caprice Pesto combine to form a meaty, satisfying sandwich – & perhaps our most popular!
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Focaccia Bread

We use our hearty, slightly savory, & firm focaccia bread on house-made sandwiches like the Chicken Pesto, Portobello Sandwich, & A.C.T.
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Gyro Bread

Made exclusively for our Gyro: a flat bread w/ a hint of thyme.
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Caprice Special Sandwich Bread

A unique house recipe, our Chef has designed a mini baguette-like sandwich bread for our most affordable “grab & go” sandwich.
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Marble-Rye Bread

Rye flour, molasses, & cinnamon powder combine to form a swirled, subtly-sweet loaf we use on many of our house-made sandwiches. Available by order.
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Salads‎

Caprice Caprese Salad

Refreshing tomato, pesto, & rich mozzarella drizzled generously in olive oil.
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Almond Salad

Shaved parmesan, dried cranberries, over mixed greens make for a refreshingly fruity, pleasingly textured salad.
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Portobello Salad

Grilled portobello mushroom over mixed greens w/ goat cheese, shaved parmesan, roasted tomatoes, & spinach make for a decidedly meaty vegetarian salad option.
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Prosciutto Salad

Savory prosciutto accents goat cheese, pecans, & roasted tomatoes in this lightly sweet, delicately creamy salad.
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Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce & parmesan come together in a salad classic. Try it w/ our house-made lean roast chicken breast!
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Quinoa Salad

Nutty Incan grains mix w/ bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, sunflower seeds, & other mixed greens in one of our most filling & health-conscious veggie-friendly salad offerings.
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Caprice Breakfast‎

Many of our morning pastries – especially our croissant & pain au chocolat – are perfect for any breakfast. We also have a Breakfast Menu. During the week, we serve breakfast from opening until 12:30 pm. On weekends, we offer it during the entire day.

Croissant, Egg & Cheese

Our most popular Breakfast option: caprice croissant, egg, American cheese
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Egg & Cheese on Bagel

Scrambled egg, provolone, american cheese
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Bun Breakfast Sandwich

Served on our own caprice buns: scrambled eggs, tomato, cheese
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Breakfast Burrito

Wheat tortilla, salsa, scrambled eggs, grated cheddar & monterrey jack cheese, carrot, bell pepper, & ginger come together in this generously-portioned breakfast burrito.
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Breakfast Platter

Our newest addition: scrambled eggs, bacon, tater tots, tomato, caprice roll
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Other Savories‎

Couscous Salad

Zucchini, bell pepper, peas, couscous, & olive oil combine in our hearty Couscous Salad, enjoyable both warm or cold. Available w/ house-made chicken breast or as a vegan option.
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Wraps

Bell pepper, cucumber, celery, & carrot combine in a hummus-spread whole wheat tortilla to produce our wholesome vegan wrap. A chicken option, featuring house pesto & mozzarella cheese, is also available.
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Turnovers

Fresh‎ & lovingly made in the Le Caprice Kitchen, our savory turnovers range from the vegetarian-friendly Spinach option to Chicken & Vegetable, Turkey, & even the classic Pig-in-a-Blanket. Perfect for a light meal, take one home or have us warm it up for you at the shop!
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Pasta Salad

Our pasta salad comes in either w/ chicken or vegetarian.
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Quiches

Egg, cheese, & a simple crust are the classic features of our French-style quiches, which come in either a vegetarian option or the Lorraine (which includes turkey bacon & ham.) Try a slice for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack!
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Ham & Cheese Croissant

Try‎ this lovely croissant w/ baked-in ham & Swiss-cheese. Let us know if you want us to warm it now, or take it home for later.
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Croque Monsieur

This‎ amply-sized, satisfying sandwich features two layers of cheese, ham, & house-made bread (loaf pictured here).
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Baguette Sandwich

Among our favorite Good Eats is the traditional baguette sandwich, made of a half freshly made baguette, lightly buttered, w/ ham & cheese.
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Focaccia

By popular demand, we bring you our meal-ready classic flatbread topped w/ vegetarian-friendly cheeses, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, white onion, red onion, garlic, spinach, arugula, & many other custom ingredients. Call ahead to order your own specialty!
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Bread‎

Every day, we make fresh breads of many sorts. Our most popular bread is no doubt the baguette, w/ a golden crust on the outside & the perfect fluffy inside, as you would find it in any French boulangerie. We also offer loaves of breads.

Baguettes

Our baguettes have been immensely popular – & rightly so, we think, given the time & attention we give them! Our naturally vegan-friendly loaves are baked many batches several times a day – call ahead to reserve yours on the way home from work!
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Olive Bread

Our freshly baked loaves of olive bread contain rosemary & olives. An excellent choice for the side of a meal, or delightful by itself w/ a little butter & oil!
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Pain Paysan

Our rye-based French Farmer’s Bread is a hearty, mild loaf perfect for dipping, sandwiches, & toast.
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Seven Grain Loaf

Whole‎ wheat, quinoa, flaxseed, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, & bread flour produce one of our heartiest loaves, perfect for sandwiches & jam spreads alike!
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Ciabatta Loaf

This starchy, fine-floured loaf is the gold standard for dipping oil or pasta sauce.
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Whole-wheat bread

A robust, ever-so-lightly-sweetened, whole wheat loaf. We use it for our own house-made sandwiches, & encourage you to do the same!
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Cranberry & Walnut Bread

Enjoy our hearty, nutritious whole wheat-based Cranberry & Walnut loaf w/ butter & Caprice-made jam!
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Rustic Sourdough

Our rustic sourdough is pretty much always available unless we run out on a given day!
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Tiger Bread

The crust on this light rye-based loaf features an attractive striping pattern, & the beer we use in the dough guarantees a moist texture sure to please!
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Dinner-Rolls

Hearty, simple, & versatile, our dinner rolls are perfect for any family meal.
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aprice Buns

Our rich, milky pain au lait have wide array of uses, from perfect summer burger bun to breakfast side item & beyond.
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Pain Blanc

Our artisanal White Bread or Pain Blanc is sprinkled w/ sesame seeds & boats a chewy crust & a moist interior.
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Pesto Bread Loaf

Many of you have sampled this as the Chef was putting the final touches on the recipe. We are very pleased w/ the reception of our Pesto Bread Loaf! It is made w/ our house-made Pesto, which is by the way vegan.
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Gluten-Free Bread

Our grain-heavy, heart, & filling Gluten-Free Bread performs just like our other most versatile loafs, & is popular among celiacs & non-celiacs alike. Available by order in small & loaf sizes.
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Brioche

Rich in butter & egg, brioche is a gently sweetened bread close to our Viennoiserie & perfect for a meal side or breakfast item. Available in our classic or much-loved chocolate braid varieties!
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Sandwich-Breads‎

Meet our house sandwich breads. We usually do not sell them individually but use them for our sandwiches. You are of course welcome to order them just by themselves if you wish. Simply give us 24h notice.

Focaccia Bread

We use our hearty, slightly savory, & firm focaccia bread on house-made sandwiches like the Chicken Pesto, Portobello Sandwich, & A.C.T.
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Gyro Bread

Made exclusively for our Gyro: a flat bread w/ a hint of thyme.
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Caprice Special Sandwich Bread

A unique house recipe, our Chef has designed a mini baguette-like sandwich bread for our most affordable “grab & go” sandwich.
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Marble-Rye Bread

Rye flour, molasses, & cinnamon powder combine to form a swirled, subtly-sweet loaf we use on many of our house-made sandwiches. Available by order.
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Vegan‎

A.C.T.

Avocado, cucumber, tomato, & hummus on our house-made focaccia make for a hearty vegan classic popular w/ non-vegans as well.
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Vegan Kobra

All the smooth, mildly sweet, ginger-tinted flavor of our original Kobra, but vegan-friendly!
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Caprice Vegan Scones

Our hugely popular blueberry, orange-cranberry, or apple-cinnamon scone, w/ vegan ingredients.
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Vegan Carrot Cake

A‎ moist, veggie-based take on our hugely popular classic Carrot Cake.
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Vegan Muffin

Our Chef today made Vegan Muffins, as requested by a number of customers. The Muffins contain flour, vegan sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, distilled white vinegar, soy oil, & our Caprice made orange jam. If you have other requests, please do not hesitate to contact us. As a reminder, our breads w/ the exception of the Brioche, are also vegan. The traditional French way makes them vegan in the first place & all we do is follow the authentic recipe.
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Dairy-Free‎

Whole-wheat bread

A robust, ever-so-lightly-sweetened, whole wheat loaf. We use it for our own house-made sandwiches, & encourage you to do the same!
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Vegan Kobra

All the smooth, mildly sweet, ginger-tinted flavor of our original Kobra, but vegan-friendly!
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Gluten-Free & Vegan Muffins

The same cakey, fluffy, rich flavor & texture of our hugely popular muffin selection, but w/ celiac- & vegan-friendly ingredients!
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Dinner-Rolls

Hearty, simple, & versatile, our dinner rolls are perfect for any family meal.
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Marble-Rye Bread

Rye flour, molasses, & cinnamon powder combine to form a swirled, subtly-sweet loaf we use on many of our house-made sandwiches. Available by order.
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Gluten Free‎

Gluten-Free & Vegan Muffins

The same cakey, fluffy, rich flavor & texture of our hugely popular muffin selection, but w/ celiac- & vegan-friendly ingredients!
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Gluten-Free Bread

Our grain-heavy, heart, & filling Gluten-Free Bread performs just like our other most versatile loafs, & is popular among celiacs & non-celiacs alike. Available by order in small & loaf sizes.
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