Great Takeout: Café Parisien Express

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Reviewed by Ann Limpert , Cynthia Hacinli , Sara Levine , Rina Rapuano

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Cafe Parisien Express

4520 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22207
Phone: 703-525-3332

Cuisines:
French, Breakfast

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
Ballston-MU
Virginia Square-GMU

Price Range:
Inexpensive

Dress:
Informal

Crowd:
Seniors and quiet families.

Noise Level:
Intimate

Reservations:
Not needed

Special Features:
Cash Only, Weekend Brunch, Kid Friendly

Best Dishes
Beef bourguignon; coq au vin; steak frites; onion soup; pate sandwiches; escargots with baguette; breakfast omelets; dessert crepes; chocolate croissants.

Reader's Rating:

1 out of 5

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While there are fine offerings on the regular menu—croque monsieur ($6.35), quiche ($6.75), French onion soup ($3.99)—we usually head straight for the specials board. There’s almost always at least one fish, one red-meat, and one vegetarian offering, but we’re especially fond of the cafe’s coq au vin, chicken Normandie, and chicken chasseur (all $12.95). A bonus: Most meals come with a piece of crusty baguette—one of the best in the area.

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Review of Cafe Parisien-Don't Go!!!

andraj123 — January 1, 2011 3:58 PM

I brought my family to Cafe Parisien yesterday for breakfast. As i was ordering, a cockroach crawled cross the countertop! The staff scooped it up in a paper towel and disposed of it. I completely lost my appetite! Cafe Parisien used to be a More ...

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