You won't have to travel far from your apartment at The Shelby to find authentic European fare in Alexandria. Fontaine Caffe & Creperie is only a stone's throw away, and the beautiful, inviting bistro serves an array of European cuisine. Fontaine Caffe specializes in French crepes for weekend brunch, but you can also feast on upscale French eats for lunch and dinner.

Come for brunch if you want to dig into the popular Parisienne crepe, a savory creation filled with roasted chicken, ratatouille, and Brie. For something sweet, try the Lemon Drop crepe with lemon cream and a dusting of powdered sugar. The quiche of the day earns high marks too, regardless of its exact ingredients. At dinnertime, Fontaine Caffe offers options like duck liver pate, pan-roasted trout, and a salad with local kale and lentils. Don't worry, though: the crepes are still an option after brunch hours.

Fontaine Caffe & Creperie
119 S. Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 535-8151
www.fontainecaffe.com
www.yelp.com/biz/fontaine-caffe-and-creperie-alexandria

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