Reviews for Praline Bakery & Bistro Glen Echo Park in Bethesda, MD

I came here looking to see what the options were for cakes for my cousin's birthday celebration. I found and bought the two... pumpkin cheesecakes they had on display. $35 each, which isn't horrible. They tasted amazing and everyone loved it. I'll keepthis place in mind for other baked goods. Apparently they do sandwiches, too, so perhaps a lunch stop might be in order soon. Read more

It is a fine French bakery downstairs, and a bistro style restaurant upstairs, Charming for lunch. Just what you would expect of... a French restaurant in the USA: quiche lorraine, croc monsieur, salade niçoise, steak frites, etc. I had the steak frites whichconsisted of a small hangar steak, perfectly cooked rare, with fries and a salad Bakery is very good. From croissants, cookiesand sandwiches to classic pastries such as palmiers, allumettes, opera, mille feuilles, profiteroles, éclairs, andmacarons. Quality is consistent, but while it will satisfy, it might never knock your socks off. In the many years I've knownthis restaurant/bakery, it has never deviated from good middle of the road, French food. A comfort to some and a bore to others. Read more

Very nice ambiance. Good service. Really good French fries. Really good bread and butter. But the onion soup was not so good... - it tasted like onions boiled in water - no beef stock taste. The cheese topping was also bland. I didn't try the maindishes. Read more

Onion soup is awesome. they have a great terrace area to dine when weather is nice. and best cookies in this area.

such nice people and delicious snacks - but their ‘’lattes’ are more often than not given to me from premade boiled coffee... mixed With frothed milk Vs espresso shot and frothy milk. It’s so frustrating and keeps happening. Update: Changing from twostars to one. Today my family and I had their chicken salad sandwiches for lunch (thought the Mayo looked a bit dry and breadwas kind of old crunchy Vs. French baguette crusty). It tasted ok / we were starving so we ate it all. All three of us had ahorrible bout of food poisoning (repeated vomiting, nausea and awful situation overall). We skipped breakfast due to errands soI know for sure it was the lunch. I think we’ll only stick to their overpriced delicious desserts from now on Vs. the not sofresh food. Too bad, since I love their ambiance and the owners are really awesome ????, but paying $40 for 3 poisonoussandwiches isn’t my idea of a placid Sunday. Read more

This is a very nice restaurant. The food was all delicious, even the desserts, and the location and the staff were... wonderful. The macarons are very pretty. In the picture I ordered the tiramisu. I would love to go back again. Thank you. Read more

It’s a Very nice place for casual drinks and dining. Very cute rooftop. The dishes and service were great, would be perfect if... the crispy duck leg was less dry! Will definitely come back for the drinks?? Read more

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! This place, the food and the staff are incredible. Some friends and I hosted a bridal shower... here and everything was better than I could imagine. The patio is beautiful. The management is so flexible and kind. The chefoutdid himself. Staff are amazing. I felt so welcome. I would not hesitate to come again. Read more