Francophiles in Alexandria’s Old Town had reason to celebrate when the beloved tiny gem announced it would open a sister café on Jefferson Street in 2025. Both Café du Soleils sit about a mile from one another and both offer a rapturous mix of simple but delicious French-inspired cuisine, gourmet coffee drinks, local culture, and wine. Mornings and afternoons bring an impressive assemblage of sweet or savory crêpes, croques, upscale toasts, salads, and quiches. Weekend evenings yield film nights, intimate live music, tapas-accompanied wine tastings, and more. CafeDuSoleilVa.com
This article originally appeared in the Best of Virginia 2026 issue.
