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‘Romantic vintage’ cafe by founders of Pupatella planned in Falls Church

By Katie Taranto
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A French cafe and creperie with a vintage aesthetic may be opening soon in Falls Church.

The Little Falls Cafe is a new concept by Enzo Algarme and Anastasiya Laufenberg, the founders of Pupatella, an acclaimed Arlington-based pizzeria.  The team aims for a spring opening.

The building is 165 years old

  • The cafe plans to open in a historic, 3,500-square-foot building at 106 Little Falls Street dating back to 1860. It previously housed an OB-GYN office.
  • In line with a “romantic vintage” aesthetic, the cafe’s new street look includes red paint, floral shutters and white trim.
  • It’ll be the latest addition to a lineup of cafes downtown, including Northside Social, Rare Bird Coffee Roasters, Cafe Kindred and Godfrey’s.

An award-winning team

  • Algarme and Laufenberg’s work at Pupatella has been the subject of some acclaim, featured on a list of the world’s best pizza chains in 2023.
  • At Little Falls Cafe, crepes will be the star of the show, according to local realtor Kelly Thompson.
  • “While the menu details are under wraps, expect a delicious variety of sweet and savory crepes to tantalize your taste buds,” Thompson wrote on Instagram last week.

The cafe owners did not respond in time to requests for comment.

About the Author

  • Katie Taranto is a reporter at Local News Now, primarily covering business, public safety and the city of Falls Church. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2024, where she previously covered K-12 education at The Columbia Missourian. She is originally from Macungie, Pennsylvania.