Golden Fig Café & Bakery is a family-owned Mediterranean café in Bethesda, serving scratch-made croissants, savory and sweet baked goods, artisan coffee, refreshing smoothies, and wholesome platters. With over 20 years of experience and roots in Georgetown and local DMV farmers markets, Chef Tahar and his team bring passion, flavor, and warm hospitality to every guest.
Emily Naden
We went for brunch and got the kofta platter, lamb merguez platter, baklava and some pastries and everything was spectacular! the platters were filling with rice, perfectly seasoned grilled veggies, pita and salad. the balaclava is the best I’ve ever had. It wasn’t soggy, held its shape and was sweet and perfectly crunchy. Their salmon quiche was also amazing. I can’t wait to go back and get their kofta soufflé and try the beef shawarma. Staff was super friendly. Amazing find!!
… moremalek albane
We came all the way from Baltimore to Golden Fig, and it absolutely did not disappoint. We tried the Algerian pizza and Algerian Coke both were incredibly delicious. Everything was handmade, the place was spotless, well organized, and super clean. The owners were extremely kind and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back!
… moreDaya “Hannah” Abderrahim
A lovely family-run spot with warm service and authentic food. The merguez sandwich is a must-try, and their homemade sweets Algerian, French, and Mediterranean are absolutely delicious. Perfect location too and prices are reasonable!
… moreHaninah Levine
Chefs Tahar and Jamila’s sweet and savory pastries have been legendary in the DMV farmers market scene for years now. Their baklawa, in particular, as unbelievable. Their new brick-and-mortar cafe is just as good, but now features lunch platters, like merguez and kofta, too! An amazing addition to the area.
… moreFaiza Benahmed
I recently had an exceptional experience at this family owned coffee shop. I highly recommend. The combination of delicious and affordable priced food. Their French chicken tacos and vegetarian pizza were delicious and a lovely ambiance made it stand out. Djamila and her daughter in law provided a remarkable service, making the event even more enjoyable.
… moreJoshua King
This is a small – but amazing place for a bite to eat. Run by a mother/daughter combo who are the sweetest. We had the Kofta Soufflé,
Chicken and Mushroom Soufflé, Cheese steak and Gyro wrap. They were all super yum. The soufflé had a delicate crust. Even the ciabatta bun on the cheese steak was soft and moist.
Cappuccinos were good too. Ended it with some jam cookies and they did not disappoint. For sure will be back again
… moreLYDIA AITOUCHEGGOU
The merguez sandwich is so so good! I wanted an almond croissant but the woman before me took them all ! They are really successful!
… moreAbby Elizabeth
Wonderful place! The food was excellent, and the platter sizes were very generous. The service was great, too. The owner Djamila was incredibly friendly and welcoming! It’s a little tricky to find as it’s in the base of a building complex, but absolutely worth getting to.
… moreMO BENCHEK
It’s bistro like cafe with an amazing crew that caters honestly from breakfast to dinner. They delivery too! Good atmosphere, lots of sitting space around the shop. The food is amazing, all home made from scratch. Many options and discounts offered.
I am a regular now.
… moreAshley Weatherly
This little place tucked into an office building deserves more than 5 stars. Sooo good. The food is amazing, everything is homemade. We got the merguez platter, a coffee, and a green juice. Portion was very generous and delicious. The pastries look better than anything at Tatte and are made fresh daily by the owners. Honestly, cannot recommend this place enough. It is a bit small but if it’s too busy, just get your food to go. You won’t regret it!!
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