Who will be crowned queen or king this year? Epiphany takes place on Tuesday, January 6, but fans of frangipane can enjoy the holiday’s traditional pastry throughout the month. To celebrate the occasion, galette des rois is in the spotlight at bakeries and pastry shops across Washington, DC, and we’ve rounded up some of the capital’s best places to buy this iconic French pastry. This non-exhaustive list is open to suggestions—feel free to write to us if you know of other delicious bakeries serving galette des rois this year!
Georgetown
The French bakery chain Fresh Baguette, which has taken the region by storm, offers two versions in all its locations: a classic frangipane galette and an apple caramel galette. Available throughout January, the galettes are priced at $29.99 for six people, or $25.49 for Fresh Baguette club members. Visit any of the chain’s eight locations or order through the app.
At Boulangerie Christophe, frangipane galettes are available in three sizes throughout January: for four to six people at $36, six to eight people at $42, and eight to ten people at $52. Individual slices are also available in all locations for $6.80. The bakery also offers a brioche des rois, priced at $32 for the plain version and $36 for the fruit version. These desserts are available for preorder by phone at 202-450-6344 or in-store. Visit 1422 Wisconsin Ave NW in Georgetown or 11321 Seven Locks Rd, Suite 100 in Potomac (301-298-9878).
Patisserie Poupon also offers traditional galettes filled with almond cream throughout January. Each galette contains a fève and comes with two crowns. Prices are $35 for six people, $45 for eight to ten people, and $49 for ten to twelve people. Orders can be placed online through their dedicated website or by phone at 202-342-3248. Visit 1645 Wisconsin Ave NW.
Dupont Circle, Shaw, Downtown
The French pastry shop Un je ne sais Quoi in Dupont Circle offers three flavors: frangipane, apple filled with house made applesauce, and frangipane with pecans. The price is $36 for six people. Orders can be placed in store, online, or by phone at 202-721-0909. Available throughout January at 1361 Connecticut Ave NW.
The brasserie Le Diplomate also offers a traditional frangipane galette with a hint of rum. After that, galettes remain available through the end of the month, though they must be ordered online 48 hours in advance. The price is $65 for a twelve inch galette serving ten to twelve people. Pickup is at the restaurant, 1601 14th St NW.
At his new restaurant Barbouzard, chef Cédric Maupillier offers a traditional frangipane galette with notes of rum and vanilla. Priced at $52 for six people, galettes must be ordered online at least 24 hours in advance. Pickup is at the restaurant, 1700 K St NW.
Columbia Heights
Le Caprice, located in Columbia Heights, also highlights this iconic frangipane dessert. The galette for six to ten people is priced at $25.99, and the version for ten to fourteen people is $31.99. Visit 3460 14th St NW.
Bethesda
The Bethesda bakery Tout de Sweet offers a traditional almond cream galette for six to eight people at $37, and a larger one for ten to twelve guests at $47. Each galette comes with a crown and a porcelain fève. Individual slices are also available in store. Visit 7831 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda.
Alexandria
Gustave bakery in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria is also a great stop for galette lovers. One size is available, serving six to eight people, with three flavor options: frangipane at $39, Nutella and hazelnut at $44, and pistachio and chocolate at $46. All galettes are sold with a crown and a fève packaged separately. Visit the shop at 2213 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria.
This article was originally published in French on French Morning. It has been translated into English by Valentine Marchou.
