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The Pavilion Café, located in an amazing setting near the National Archives building, offers a nice outdoor seating area with views of the gardens. While the salads are average, the café provides a decent selection of food and drink options at reasonable prices. The service and vibes are great, with safe bets being the Mediterranean salad, lemon-tarragon chicken sandwich, and flatbreads. Despite some bland options, the café is a convenient choice for visitors exploring the museums and looking for a break from food trucks. With good portion sizes, indoor and outdoor seating, and a pleasant ambiance, the café is a solid choice for a casual meal in the city. The Hawaiian Chicken Club is a standout item that delivers delicious and healthy flavors. Overall, the café offers a nice respite for park visitors and tourists alike, with tasty options to refuel while enjoying the city sights, Cascade Cafe typically has an average rating of 3.5.

Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 106 reviews

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3.5 ★ from 106 reviews
Duo
05.08.2023 - 10:43

Really great food! There was a long wait during rush hour on a weekend but it is normal. I highly recommend the Chicken Flatbread, it was amazing! Outside it wa...

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Carole
05.08.2023 - 10:43

It was the only place open near the museums that is not a food truck. The meal is box salads and sandwiches. Very good large size. Also, carbonated drinks and b...

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Maryna
05.08.2023 - 10:43

Good place, but you have to wait a long time for your order and women's restroom not clean.

Linden
05.08.2023 - 10:43

The vibes and service at this place are great and I go all the time. The food is decent and I've never had anything bad, but some things are a little bland or n...

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Riff
05.08.2023 - 10:43

Good enough for a tourist park cafe. Especially once you've walked what feels like a billion miles and need to take a load off! Flatbreads and sandwiches are ad...

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Menulist
2.3 ★ from 3 reviews
Rylee
17.12.2017 - 12:32

In town visiting DC & I popped in to this place desperate for a coffee.

Caesar
17.12.2017 - 12:32

Do not eat here!!! All the food is crazy over priced and is terrible! Me and my wife had a quick lunch, which was a personal pizza and a tuna sandwich with

Janet
17.12.2017 - 12:32

Sorry but you can't find a greater letdown after a morning of walking the beautiful galleries than stepping into this place.

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