The Bakery Café & Tea Room in Old Town Warrenton
Gâteau is an award-winning Bakery, Café & Tea Room located in a charming historic building in Old Town Warrenton. It features upscale-casual cuisine in a quaint atmosphere. Completely renovated, this 160-year-old building was the first bank of Warrenton and showcases the original vault doors, exposed brick, and original wood floors.
With an extensive list of teas, specialty coffees, craft cocktails and desserts, Gateau promises something for everyone.
Start traditions. Create memories.
A special tea experience.
bon appetit
Reservations
Afternoon Tea service is by reservation only as we only prepare the sandwiches and desserts needed for the days reservations.
Call 540-347-9188 for reservations, to inquire about a private event, or to place a pickup order.
Reservations are held for up to 15 minutes following your reserved time for your entire party to arrive in consideration of subsequent reservations. Reservations are up to one and a half hours in length.
Take Out Menu
Our made-to-order sandwiches are available Wednesdays to Saturdays 11 am to 3 pm, call ahead to pre-order.
**consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness
In addition, any of our Afternoon Tea menus can also be ordered for take-out, pick-up in the bakery or contactless curbside pick up.
Afternoon Tea menus require a minimum 24 hours notice.
Our dining room is used exclusively for Afternoon Tea reservations. Please enjoy your take-out order of sandwiches and desserts in our expanded outdoor seating area.
Business Hours during COVID Phase 3:
Wednesdays to Fridays 10 am to 4 pm –
&
Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm
Call to pre-order our full quiche or breads, for Saturday pick-up in the bakery
540.347.9188
Full quiche
35
serves 8
Individual quiche
12
serves 1-2
Breads
made in-house from scratch with organic flour
French baguette: 5
rosemary focaccia, 13 oz: 7
rosemary focaccia, 20 oz: 10
gluten free loaf: 10
Made-to-Order Sandwiches
*selection varies daily
The Florentine
10
Culatta Emilia prosciutto*, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes,
basil pesto on a French baguette
*uncured, no nitrates or nitrites
The Mediterranean
10
Culatta Emilia prosciutto*, marinated artichokes, pickled asparagus,
cheese spread on a French baguette
*uncured, no nitrates or nitrites
Artichoke Chicken Salad
9
roasted chicken, marinated artichokes, mayo, on house-made focaccia
Curry Chicken Salad
9
roasted chicken, celery, diced apples, curry, cashews, mayo,
on house-made focaccia
Curry Chickpea Salad
9
chickpeas, celery, diced apples, curry, mayo, onion,
on house-made focaccia
Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
9
roasted eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, pesto, on house-made focaccia
Panini
selection varies daily
**consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Any of our sandwiches can be made with our house made gluten-free bread, add $1.75. Dairy free and vegan options are noted.
Coffee
Our 100% Arabica coffee is supplied by Ricks Roasters Coffee Company in Fredricksburg, Virginia. They are a Veteran-owned company supporting the Wounded Warrior project and homeless vets.
Drip Coffee
12 Culpeper St
light-medium roast, full bodied with berries nuts and a bright citrus finish
Baker’s Brew
medium-dark roast, nutty with hints of citrus
Peru Royal Select Decaf
fair trade organic, creamy and sweet
2.50 | 3
Espresso
Chien Noir
Sweet, thick, and smooth with lots of crema
Cappuccino
espresso coffee with steamed & foamed milk, cocoa dusting
4.25
Latte
espresso coffee, steamed milk & topped with foamed milk
4.25
Flat White
espresso coffee with steamed milk
4
Cafe Americano
espresso and hot water
3.25
Cafe Au Lait
drip coffee and steamed milk
3.50
Mochaccino
espresso, chocolate syrup, steamed milk and whipped cream
5
Iced Coffee
Baker’s Brew, medium-dark roast, on ice
2.75
Cafe Affogato
vanilla ice cream topped with hot espresso
5.50
Cafe Tiramisu
drip coffee topped with whipped egg cream
6
Fluffy
lightly sweetened frothed milk
3
Mocha
hot chocolate with a shot of espresso
5
Hot Chocolate
house dark chocolate mix with steamed milk
4
White Hot Chocolate
house white chocolate mix with steamed milk
4.25