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About Us
La Ruche is French for Beehive. And Café La Ruche is aptly named. You'll often find my bistro abuzz with laughter, convivial conversation, and good cheer.
Of course, I make sure that's all punctuated with wonderful food, the best espresso and cappuccino in town, and our signature pastries. A bit of Paris on the Potomac.
If you've not dropped by in a while, I invite you back. We'll work hard to make you a regular. Just a block off M Street in the heart of Georgetown, your table's waiting.
Menu
Lunch
Dinner
Brunch
Drinks
Cafe la Ruche 2013.All rights reserved.
1039 31st Street, NW Washington, DC 20007 | 202-965-2684.
Site by Yves Mavuba.
1039 31st Street, NW Washington, DC 20007 | 202-965-2684.
Site by Yves Mavuba.
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Wines
Dessert
Soupes
Gaspacho(cold) A zesty blend of fresh vegetables $5.50
Soupe de poisson (South of France style fish soup) $5.95
Potage Parisien (Fresh chopped potatoes and leeks) $5.50
Soupe a l'oignon gratinee (French onion soup) $5.95
Appetizers
Artichaut vinaigrette (seasonal) $7.95
L'assiette de Brie (A slice of Brie cheese with apple slices.) $7.95
Pate Maison (country pate with cornichons) $7.95
Mousse de canard au Porto (smooth duck pate with cornichons) $7.95
Saumon fume aux capres
(Smoked salmon w/capers,onions & olive oil) $9.95
Merguez Spicy lamb sausages over toast $7.95
Escargots aux Champignons Snail's sauteed w/mushrooms & garlic $7.95
Petite Caesar Salade $7.50
Salade La Ruche $6.95
Plats Legers
Omelette Paysanne Baked omelet filled with bacon, potatoes andonions $8.95
Scrambled Eggs and Sausage Sausage, scrambled eggs and a croissant $8.95
Eggs Benidict (With Canadian bacon) $9.95
Benedict Florentine (With spinach)$9.95
Bagel Au Saumon Fume Smoked salmon served on a bagel with cream cheese, onions, tomato, capers and lettuce $9.95
"Le Burger" 8 oz Angus beef on French bread served w/house salad $10.95
Poulet Cordon Blue Breaded chicken breast filled w/ham & cheese, served with Caesar salad $15.95
Croques & Quiches (served with salad)
Croque Monsieur (Hot French Sandwich w/ham,Mornay sauce) $11.95
Croque Madame (Croque Monsieur topped with an egg) $12.95
Quiche au crabe (Crab quiche) $12.95
Quiche Savoyarde (Ham quiche) $11.95
Quiche aux epinards (Spinach quiche) $11.95
Drinks
Gaspacho(cold) A zesty blend of fresh vegetables $5.50
Soupe de poisson (South of France style fish soup) $5.95
Potage Parisien (Fresh chopped potatoes and leeks) $5.50
Dinner >
Drinks >
Soupe a l'oignon gratinee (French onion soup) $5.95
Appetizers
Artichaut vinaigrette (seasonal) $7.95
L'assiette de Brie (A slice of Brie cheese with apple slices.) $7.95
Lunch >
Pate Maison (country pate with cornichons) $7.95
Mousse de canard au Porto (smooth duck pate with cornichons) $7.95
Saumon fume aux capres
(Smoked salmon w/capers,onions & olive oil) $9.95
Merguez Spicy lamb sausages over toast $7.95
Escargots aux Champignons Snail's sauteed w/mushrooms & garlic $7.95
Petite Caesar Salade $7.50
Salade La Ruche $6.95
Plats Legers
Omelette Paysanne Baked omelet filled with bacon, potatoes andonions $8.95
Scrambled Eggs and Sausage Sausage, scrambled eggs and a croissant $8.95
Eggs Benidict (With Canadian bacon) $9.95
Benedict Florentine (With spinach)$9.95
Bagel Au Saumon Fume Smoked salmon served on a bagel with cream cheese, onions, tomato, capers and lettuce $9.95
"Le Burger" 8 oz Angus beef on French bread served w/house salad $10.95
Poulet Cordon Blue Breaded chicken breast filled w/ham & cheese, served with Caesar salad $15.95
Croques & Quiches (served with salad)
Croque Monsieur (Hot French Sandwich w/ham,Mornay sauce) $11.95
Croque Madame (Croque Monsieur topped with an egg) $12.95
Quiche au crabe (Crab quiche) $12.95
Quiche Savoyarde (Ham quiche) $11.95
Quiche aux epinards (Spinach quiche) $11.95
Drinks
| Espresso | Kir Royal |
| Cappuccino | Mimosa |
| Cafe au lait | Kir |
| Cafe Mocha | Bloody Mary |
Sat. & Sun.
10am-3pm
10am-3pm
Brunch
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Our address:
1039 31st Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-965-2684
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Directions:
From the Key Bridge turn right on M Street, 1 block past Wisconsin, turn right on to 31st Street. Café La Ruche is on the left
Champagne and Sparkling wine
Moet Chandon $8.50 | $65.00
Jules Bertier $8.50 | $34.00
White Wine
Chardonnay
Fat Bastard $8.00 | $32.00
Straw color,clean delicat nose with green apple notes.
Muscat
Beaumes de Venise $17.00*
Nectar-sweet,with gentle aromatic notes of marmalade and citrus peel with a candied edge leads on to a smooth,luscious palate.
Chardonnay
Macon Villages Drouhin $8.00 | $32.00
Rich in the nose,with lively,lovely,appley fruit and crisp acidity complemented by a hint of a lush oak,leading to a smooth, refreshing finish.
Muscadet
Cherrau Carre $8.00 | $32.00
Ripe,fresh and clean,with a very tasty roundness. Mouth-popping,with fresh,ripe citrus,tart,fleshy kiwis and lychess.
Pinot Grigio
Brunellesco Dele Venezie $7.50 | $30.00
An aromatic and rich wine from Northern Italy. Soft and smoothin style,with bright color. A well-focused wine with good structure.
Pinot Gris
Willm Vin D'Alsace $8.00 | $32.00
This juicy,fruitty, white offers pomegranate and orange granita flavors,with nice tangy acidity and a lightly mouthwatering finish that echoes a licorice note.
Sancerre
Moulin de des Vrilleres 40.00
Delicious core of lemon with hints of peach.
Sauvignon Blanc
Steenberg $8.00 | $32.00
The best deal of the tasting,with elegant yet lively tastes
Cotes Du Rhone
Domaine bethetRayne $7.75 | $31.00
Loads of raspberry,strawberry,and spice
House Wine
White and Red
Glass $6.95 Half Carafe $15.45 Full Carafe $23.95
Red Wine
Beaujolais Villages
Henri Fessy $8.00 | $32.00
Impressive balance with atouch of acidity which events out the roundness and structure
Bordeaux Superieur
Chateau Recougne $8.00 | $32.00
Medium to full bodied,layers of rich fruit flavors-plums,cherries,and cassis-fine but firm tannins that gives structure, a meaty texture,well balanced and showing good length.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Dolium $7.50 | $30.00
Solid and full bodiedwith currants and fine tannins.
Cotes Du Rhone
Louis Bernard $8.00 | $32.00
Ruby red,floral,kirsch and red peppercorn.
Malbec
Lurton $8.00 | $32.00
Complex,showing spicy notes such as cardamom and black pepper harmoniously blended with aromas of strawberry and raspberry.
Shiraz
Jester Mitolo $7.75 | $31.00
A delicious and fragant light-bodied wine,bursting with juicy red fruits, simply demanding to be opened on any pretence and in any company.
Merlot
Morada $7.75 | $31.00
Rich garnet in color with aromas of black cherry,blueberry,blackberry,and slight notes of vanilla and leather.The finish is rich,long,generous.
Pinot Noir
Simonnet - Febvre $8.00 | $32.00
Sweet fruit and sweet oak spice. Straightforward,easy and nicely balanced,just the right amount of tannins.
Lussac St.Emilion
Chateau Michel de Vert $8.00 | $32.00
Offers aromas of berries,milk chocolate and some fresh herbs.Medium-bodied,with good fruit.
Chateauneuf Du Pape
Val de la Pierre $49.00
Dense and well-structured with aromas of cassis,berries,and spice cedar.Rich in flavoryet balanced.Smooth and fleshy.
Rose $8.00 | $32.00
Dry,strawberry.
White Zinfandel $7.50 | $30.00
Pink,sweet.
Moet Chandon $8.50 | $65.00
Jules Bertier $8.50 | $34.00
White Wine
Chardonnay
Fat Bastard $8.00 | $32.00
Straw color,clean delicat nose with green apple notes.
Muscat
Beaumes de Venise $17.00*
Nectar-sweet,with gentle aromatic notes of marmalade and citrus peel with a candied edge leads on to a smooth,luscious palate.
Chardonnay
Macon Villages Drouhin $8.00 | $32.00
Rich in the nose,with lively,lovely,appley fruit and crisp acidity complemented by a hint of a lush oak,leading to a smooth, refreshing finish.
Muscadet
Cherrau Carre $8.00 | $32.00
Ripe,fresh and clean,with a very tasty roundness. Mouth-popping,with fresh,ripe citrus,tart,fleshy kiwis and lychess.
Pinot Grigio
Brunellesco Dele Venezie $7.50 | $30.00
An aromatic and rich wine from Northern Italy. Soft and smoothin style,with bright color. A well-focused wine with good structure.
Pinot Gris
Willm Vin D'Alsace $8.00 | $32.00
This juicy,fruitty, white offers pomegranate and orange granita flavors,with nice tangy acidity and a lightly mouthwatering finish that echoes a licorice note.
Sancerre
Moulin de des Vrilleres 40.00
Delicious core of lemon with hints of peach.
Sauvignon Blanc
Steenberg $8.00 | $32.00
The best deal of the tasting,with elegant yet lively tastes
Cotes Du Rhone
Domaine bethetRayne $7.75 | $31.00
Loads of raspberry,strawberry,and spice
House Wine
White and Red
Glass $6.95 Half Carafe $15.45 Full Carafe $23.95
Red Wine
Beaujolais Villages
Henri Fessy $8.00 | $32.00
Impressive balance with atouch of acidity which events out the roundness and structure
Bordeaux Superieur
Chateau Recougne $8.00 | $32.00
Medium to full bodied,layers of rich fruit flavors-plums,cherries,and cassis-fine but firm tannins that gives structure, a meaty texture,well balanced and showing good length.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Dolium $7.50 | $30.00
Solid and full bodiedwith currants and fine tannins.
Cotes Du Rhone
Louis Bernard $8.00 | $32.00
Ruby red,floral,kirsch and red peppercorn.
Malbec
Lurton $8.00 | $32.00
Complex,showing spicy notes such as cardamom and black pepper harmoniously blended with aromas of strawberry and raspberry.
Shiraz
Jester Mitolo $7.75 | $31.00
A delicious and fragant light-bodied wine,bursting with juicy red fruits, simply demanding to be opened on any pretence and in any company.
Merlot
Morada $7.75 | $31.00
Rich garnet in color with aromas of black cherry,blueberry,blackberry,and slight notes of vanilla and leather.The finish is rich,long,generous.
Pinot Noir
Simonnet - Febvre $8.00 | $32.00
Sweet fruit and sweet oak spice. Straightforward,easy and nicely balanced,just the right amount of tannins.
Lussac St.Emilion
Chateau Michel de Vert $8.00 | $32.00
Offers aromas of berries,milk chocolate and some fresh herbs.Medium-bodied,with good fruit.
Chateauneuf Du Pape
Val de la Pierre $49.00
Dense and well-structured with aromas of cassis,berries,and spice cedar.Rich in flavoryet balanced.Smooth and fleshy.
Rose $8.00 | $32.00
Dry,strawberry.
White Zinfandel $7.50 | $30.00
Pink,sweet.
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Wines
Soupes
Gazpacho A cold zesty blend of fresh vegetables $5.50 Soupe de poisson South of France style fish soup $5.95 Potage Parisien Fresh chopped potatoes and leeks $5.50 Soupe a l'oignon gratinee French onion soup $5.95
Appetizers
Artichaut Vinaigrette (seasonal) $7.95
L'Assiette de Brie A slice of Brie cheese w/apple slices $7.95
Pate Maison Country pate with cornichons $7.95
Mousse de Canard au porto Smooth duck pate served with cornichons $7.95
Saumon Fume Aux Capres Smoked salmon served w/capers, onions and olive oil $9.95
Escargots aux Champignons Snail's sauteed w/mushrooms & garlic butter $7.95
Merguez Spicy lamb sausages over toast $7.95
Petite Caesar salade $7.50
Salade La Ruche Lettuce, onions, peppers, tomatoes and vinaigrette $6.95
Salades
Avocat Farci Avocado topped with baby shrimp, served over green salad $16.95
Salade Nicoise Lettuce, tuna, olives, eggs, peppers, anchovy and vinaigrette $16.95
Salade Printaniere Spinach, mushrooms, onions, eggs, beets, peppers, heart of palm, feta cheese and vinaigrette $14.95
Poissons
Truite belle Meuniere Fresh rainbow trout topped with mushrooms $22.95
Saumon au four Fresh baked salmon with herbs & vegetables $22.95
Viandes
"Le Burger" 8 oz Angus beef on French bread served w/house salad $11.95
Poulet Grille a l'ail Grilled chicken breast w/garlic, served with Caesar salad $14.95
Poulet Cordon Blue Breaded chicken breast filled w/ham & cheese, served with Caesar salad $18.95
Entrecote Au poivre vert Black angus N.Y. Strip steak in a green peppercorn sauce $23.95
Gazpacho A cold zesty blend of fresh vegetables $5.50 Soupe de poisson South of France style fish soup $5.95 Potage Parisien Fresh chopped potatoes and leeks $5.50 Soupe a l'oignon gratinee French onion soup $5.95
Appetizers
Artichaut Vinaigrette (seasonal) $7.95
L'Assiette de Brie A slice of Brie cheese w/apple slices $7.95
Pate Maison Country pate with cornichons $7.95
Mousse de Canard au porto Smooth duck pate served with cornichons $7.95
Saumon Fume Aux Capres Smoked salmon served w/capers, onions and olive oil $9.95
Escargots aux Champignons Snail's sauteed w/mushrooms & garlic butter $7.95
Merguez Spicy lamb sausages over toast $7.95
Petite Caesar salade $7.50
Salade La Ruche Lettuce, onions, peppers, tomatoes and vinaigrette $6.95
Salades
Avocat Farci Avocado topped with baby shrimp, served over green salad $16.95
Salade Nicoise Lettuce, tuna, olives, eggs, peppers, anchovy and vinaigrette $16.95
Salade Printaniere Spinach, mushrooms, onions, eggs, beets, peppers, heart of palm, feta cheese and vinaigrette $14.95
Poissons
Truite belle Meuniere Fresh rainbow trout topped with mushrooms $22.95
Saumon au four Fresh baked salmon with herbs & vegetables $22.95
Viandes
"Le Burger" 8 oz Angus beef on French bread served w/house salad $11.95
Poulet Grille a l'ail Grilled chicken breast w/garlic, served with Caesar salad $14.95
Poulet Cordon Blue Breaded chicken breast filled w/ham & cheese, served with Caesar salad $18.95
Entrecote Au poivre vert Black angus N.Y. Strip steak in a green peppercorn sauce $23.95
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Dinner
Lunch >
Brunch >
Drinks >
Home made Desserts
Cafe Liegois $5.50
Meringue glacee $5.50
Mixed Fruit Tart $5.95
Tarte Aux Pommes $5.75
Tarte Banane Au Chocolat $5.95
Tarte aux Fraises (Market price)
Tarte Aux Fromage Chocolat $5.25
Tarte Au Fromage Blanc $5.25
Meringue Amande Chocolat $5.50
Mousse Au Chocolat $5.95
Crème Caramel $4.75
Apple Dumpling $5.95
Meringue Aux Noix $5.50
Roule Marquis $5.25
Napoleon $5.50
Cafe Liegois $5.50
Meringue glacee $5.50
Mixed Fruit Tart $5.95
Tarte Aux Pommes $5.75
Tarte Banane Au Chocolat $5.95
Tarte aux Fraises (Market price)
Tarte Aux Fromage Chocolat $5.25
Tarte Au Fromage Blanc $5.25
Meringue Amande Chocolat $5.50
Mousse Au Chocolat $5.95
Crème Caramel $4.75
Apple Dumpling $5.95
Meringue Aux Noix $5.50
Roule Marquis $5.25
Napoleon $5.50
Dessert
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| Digestifs | |
| Calvados | Chivas |
| Armagnac | Porto |
| Grand Marnier | Framboise |
| Courvoisier | Poire |
| Cointreau | Mirabelle |
| Hennessy | Amaretto Disaronno |
| Remy Martin | B&B |
| St Germain, France | Kir Royal |
| Soft Drinks | Les Bieres |
| Sodas | Kronenbourg |
| Juices | Heineken |
| Hot Drinks | Buckler |
| Hot Chocolate $3.50 | Amstel Light |
| Hot Apple Cider $2.95 | |
| Herbal tea $2.95 | |
| Coffee $2.50 | |
| Esspresso $3.25 | |
| Cappuccino $3.95 | |
| Cafe au Lait $3.95 | |
| Cafe Mocha $3.95 | |
| Special Coffee Drinks |
| Cafe La Ruche $8.95 Cointreau,Chocolate liquor,coffe and whipped cream |
| Cafe Vieille France $8.95 Cognac,coffee and whipped cream |
| Cafe Parisien $8.95 Grand Marnier,coffee and whipped cream |
| Cappuccino Noisettes $8.95 Cappuccino with hazelnut liquor |
| Bavarian Chocolat $8.95 Hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps |
Drinks
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Lunch>
Dinner>
Brunch>
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday ….. 4:00 PM Til 7:00 PM
Bud $2:00
Martinis $6.00
Cosmopolitan
Georgia Peach
Appletini
Chocolate
House Wine $5.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Chardonnay
Additional Beers(Regular Price)
Stella Artois
Leffe Brune
Kronenbourg
Guinness
Buckler
Heineken
Corona
Amstel Light
Sam Adams
Happy Hour Munchies
L'Assiette De Brie A slice of brie cheese $4.95
Pate Maison A Slice of Country Pate $4.95
Mousse de Canard Au Porto
A Slice of Duck Pate $4.95
Pommes frites $3.50
Merguez Spicy lamb sausages $6.50
Saumon Fume Aux Capres
Smokes salmon served w/capers, onions and olive oil $9.95
Escargots Aux Champignons
Snail's sauteed w/mushrooms & garlic $6.50
Croque Monsieur (Hot French Sandwich) $7.50
Quiche Savoyarde (Ham quiche) $7.50
Quiche Aux Epinards (Spinach quiche) $7.50
Quiche Au Crabe (Crab quiche) $8.50
Monday - Friday ….. 4:00 PM Til 7:00 PM
Bud $2:00
Martinis $6.00
Cosmopolitan
Georgia Peach
Appletini
Chocolate
House Wine $5.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Chardonnay
Additional Beers(Regular Price)
Stella Artois
Leffe Brune
Kronenbourg
Guinness
Buckler
Heineken
Corona
Amstel Light
Sam Adams
Happy Hour Munchies
L'Assiette De Brie A slice of brie cheese $4.95
Pate Maison A Slice of Country Pate $4.95
Mousse de Canard Au Porto
A Slice of Duck Pate $4.95
Pommes frites $3.50
Merguez Spicy lamb sausages $6.50
Saumon Fume Aux Capres
Smokes salmon served w/capers, onions and olive oil $9.95
Escargots Aux Champignons
Snail's sauteed w/mushrooms & garlic $6.50
Croque Monsieur (Hot French Sandwich) $7.50
Quiche Savoyarde (Ham quiche) $7.50
Quiche Aux Epinards (Spinach quiche) $7.50
Quiche Au Crabe (Crab quiche) $8.50
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