24 Best Bakeries in Washington

1

Ellē

Ellē Cafe • $$
3221 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Brisket Breakfast Sandwich
Breakfast Brisket Sandwich
Blueberry Ginger Scone
Honey Goat Cheesecake
Lacinato Kale Salad
Shio Koji Beet Salad
Quiche of the Day
Yogurt & Granola
Sourdough Bread
Tempeh Burger

“I love this place! The food is phenomenal! I can’t get over the tempeh burger!!!“

4.2 Good115 Reviews
YELLOW Georgetown Bakery • $
1524 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Falafel and BBQ Cauliflower Pita with Carrot Hummus
Double Baked Baklava Croissant
Baklava Twice Baked Croissant
Cardamom Chocolate Cruffin
Burnt Eggplant not Pizza
Orange Blossom Croissant
Za'Atar Labne Croissant
Baklava with Ice Cream
Harissa Egg Croissant
Za'Atar Egg Croissant

“Excellent food and the best chai!“

4.5 Superb455 Reviews
Un je ne sais Quoi... Bakery • $
1361 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Almond Croissant
White Chocolate Merveilleux
Cappuccino and Croissant
Pistachio Paris Brest
Pistachio Croissant
Lemon Meringue Tart
Chocolate Croissant
Vanilla Cream Puff
Assorted Pastries
Chocolate Mousse

“This place was an absolute gem during our week-long stay in DC. We visited it a whopping five times! We had such a great time, especially when we made a funny joke about breakfast for the next morning. 😂 Because we had already eaten it .“

4.5 Superb233 Reviews
Rose Ave Bakery Bakery • $
2633 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry Passionfruit Amann Black Sesame Donut Garlicky Scallion Bun
Strawberry Passion Fruit Amann
Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Saigon Banana Cinnamon Cookie
Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ube Cheese Kouign Amann
Strawberry Lychee Rose
Pandan Coconut Donut
Pastry Assortment
Thai Curry Tart

“Couldn’t recommend it more, must visit if you’re passing through the neighborhood like I was. Got a pineapple cream amman (one of the specials) and it was super fresh, with bright flavors and great balance. I also got a Vietnamese coffee which was just as good—rich, sweet, and STRONG. Fabulous!
The service was great too, super nice people and the line moved pretty quick for a busy Sunday morning.“

4.7 Superb245 Reviews
Levain Bakery – Georgetown, D.C. Bakery • $
3131 M St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookie
Vegan & GF Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie
Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie
Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip
Double Chocolate Chip Cookie
Baguette with Butter and Jam
Levain Cookie Tin Bundle
Chocolate Chip Brioche
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Oatmeal Raisin Scone

“This was my first time trying their cookie. I was told by someone that they were too sweet. I tried their oatmeal cookie with raisin and it was delicious. One of the best cookies I've ever had. It was not too sweet at all. Full of flavor , crispy on the outside and chewie on the inside. Unfortunately I didn't get to try other flavors so I can't comment on them but I look forward next time I get a chance.“

4.6 Superb233 Reviews
Baked & Wired Bakery • $
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Baker's Choice Assortment Cupcakes
Vanilla and Strawberry Cupcakes
Double Chocolate Hazelnut
Lil Bertha Cookie Sammie
German Chocolate Cupcake
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Carrot Cake Cupcake
Cupcakes on Display
Dirty Chai Cupcake
Vegan Oreo Cupcake

“We’ve always loved Baked & Wired’s goods, and we knew they would make the perfect cake for our wedding day. Of course, they delivered. Baked & Wired was very easy to work with and the cake was just right! Our guests loved it, and we can’t wait to eat the last slice on our one year anniversary!“

4.3 Superb344 Reviews
Boulangerie Christophe Bakery • $
1422 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Ham and Cheese Croissant
Sandwiches Croissants
Eggs Benedict Salmon
Chocolate Tartelette
Apricot Croissant
Almonds Croissant
Rasberry Macaron
Croissant Ham chz
Pain Au Chocolat
Raspberry Macaron

“Food was very good and wonderful servers.“

4.3 Superb221 Reviews
Bread Alley Bakery • $
1250 5th St NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Wheat-Rye Sourdough Boule
Croissant
Baguette

“Adorable little bakery tucked into an alleyway in Union Market. They're in the middle of the alley and impossible to spot (unless, as there often is, there's a line out the door), so it can feel a little sketchy to walk aimlessly through a random alleyway, but Bread Alley makes the walk super cute with a lovely string of arrows pointing you to their gorgeous black brick and wooden storefront.

They don't have a full-time cashier, so if you get to Bread Alley during one of their off-peak hours, you have to knock or ring the bell and wait for one of their bakers to come open the door for you. Once they do, you'll be welcomed into a cozy little shopping area with just a cash register, small pastry case (which just includes a few exemplary pastries -- the rest are in the back), and a wall of various types of bread. I didn't end up grabbing one of their breads, but I'll definitely have to make my way back for them; the harissa black sesame sourdough looked incredibly enticing, but I just, unfortunately, didn't have a need for a full loaf of bread at the time. However, I was in the mood for a sweet treat and decided to get a classic pain au chocolat. They don't have an indoor seating space, given their relatively barebones front-end, so I just ate my croissant as I walked home. It was a beautiful croissant, with a gorgeous lamination inside and nice glossy finish. It was a smidge too doughy for my taste, as I generally prefer really light and airy croissants, but it was still delicious.“

4.6 Superb94 Reviews
Sharbat Bakery • $
2473 18th St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Caramel Cake and Nutella Latte
Pistachio Cake Slice
Honey Cake Medovik
Feta Cheese Pastry
Chocolate Cake
Walnut Baklava
Napoleon Cake
Apricot Cake
Chicken Borek
Tomato Egg

“Highly recommended! Very delicious food, excellent service, and absolutely great place.“

4.5 Superb110 Reviews
Seylou Bakery Bakery • $
926 N St NW Suite A, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Almond Croissant
Whole Wheat Croissant
Savory Monkey Bread
Chocolate Croissant
Friday Night Pizza
Croissant Integral
Savory Pastries
Raspberry Tart
Cinnamon Roll
Fruit Pastry

“No other bakery like Seylou. We travel in to the city every weekend to eat here. The staff is so kind and feels like an extension of our family. They’ve taken my child behind the scenes and shown him how grains are killed and bread is baked. I could not ask for a better community and diet staple.“

4.4 Superb129 Reviews
Pluma by Bluebird Bakery Bakery • $
391 Morse St NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Pistachio Almond Croissant
Ham and Cheese Croissant
Quiche of the Day Slice
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chocolate Croissant
Basque Cheesecake
Butter Croissant
Breakfast Sammy
Sourdough Bread
Bread Pudding

“Best service, coffee and croissant in town 🥐“

4.3 Superb117 Reviews
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maman

maman Cafe • $
1300 4th St NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Maman's Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookie
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Carrot Cake
Maman's Breakfast Sandwich
Almond Chocolate Croissant
Elisa’S Breakfast Bowl
Smashed Avocado Tartine
Cookies and Croissants
Make Your Own Omelette
Everything Croissant
Maman S Sandwiches

“We had a great lunch! Highly recommended! 😋😋😋“

4.6 Superb306 Reviews
ThreeFifty Bakery and Coffee Bar Bakery • $
1641 R St NW SUITE B, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Coffee and German Chocolate Sandwich Cookie
Apple Zucchini Bread and Blueberry Scone
Bacon Onion Cheddar Quiche
Latte and Blueberry Scone
Bacon and Cheddar Quiche
Spinach Feta Quiche
Tomato Mozzarella
Blueberry Muffin
Pumpkin Muffin
Banana Bread

“Very beautiful area. The quiche was the best I’ve ever had! Very cozy place.“

4.3 Superb83 Reviews
14

maman

maman Cafe • $$
1353 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Maman's Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookie Copy
From Paris to NY Style Cheesecake
Pistachio Chocolate Croissant
Smoked Salmon Salad and Toast
Brenda’S Belgian Waffles
Maman's Breakfast Sandwich
Chocolate Almond Croissant
Almond Chocolate Croissant
Elisa’S Breakfast Bowl
Smashed Avocado Tartine

“We visited with friends and thoroughly enjoyed every dish we tried. The atmosphere was absolutely beautiful—elegant and beautifully designed. I loved the overall vibe of the place. The food, coffee, and the entire experience were simply fantastic. Highly recommend!“

4.4 Superb348 Reviews
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | West End Cafe • $
1200 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Multigrain Avo Smash Tartine
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
Traditional Shakshuka
Chocolate Croissant
Pistachio Croissant
Jerusalem Bagel
Shakshuka Sauce
Lamb Kebab Pita
Bread & Butter
Chocolate Rose

“The food was delicious, we were 9 people, everything we ordered was delicious. They don't accept reservations, the lines to order are long but the wait is worth it.
I don't give it 5 stars because the bathrooms were disgusting.“

4.2 Good420 Reviews
SakuSaku Flakerie @ Cleveland Park storefront Bakery • $
3417 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Pistachio Chocolate Croissant
Za'Atar Gruyere Croissant
Pistachio Croissant
Black Sesame Roll
Pain Au Chocolat
Hojicha Danish
Kouign Amman
Quiche

“We couldn’t resist! Everything was delicious and unique! My son’s favorite was the strawberry cream filled pastry and mine are the black sesame bun (not pictured, devoured) and the tahini cookie AND the truffle and ham pastry. Parking at the National Building Museum where their pop-up is was easy! Seriously, you’ve GOT to give their pastries a try!“

3.9 Good73 Reviews
Ravenhook Bakehouse Bakery • $
Recommended
Production Kitchen only. No store, 1228 Mt Olivet Rd NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Herb Focaccia with Za'Atar Seasoning
Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Struesel
Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake Vegan
Procrastination Cookies V
Sourdough Miche

“Excellent baked goods! We get stollen each Christmas, it’s a 30+ year tradition in our family. Several years ago, our favorite bakery we ordered our stollen from closed. Since then, we have tried various bakeries. Unfortunately, none have been as good…until now. Ravenhook Bakehouse stollen is the BEST we have had. It has outstanding texture and the amount of fruit is perfect. The figs were a nice surprise. Additionally, we also had the pecan bars, as well as iced Christmas and gingerbread men cookies They, too, were delicious. The pecan bars crust had the buttery goodness you want from a pecan bar, but weren’t greasy as some can be. The pecan filling was perfect. The gingerbread cookie had the amount of ginger you look for in this classic holiday treat. The iced Christmas cookies were classic in the best way.
We placed our Christmas treats order online and picked them up at the DuPont Circle Farmers Market - it was so easy. Additionally, Ravenhook has friendly customer service. I called with a few questions and the baker was extremely helpful.
We look forward to sampling more Ravenhook baked goods in 2025!“

4.5 Superb17 Reviews
Bread Furst Bakery • $
4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Petit Pain Au Chocolat and Croissant
Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Bagel Everything with Cream Cheese
Baguettes Baked Throughout the Day
Levain Country Loaf by the Pound
Classic American Cookies
Baguette Fleshly Made
Chocolate Croissants
Chocolate Brownie
Rustic Sourdough

“Baguette sandwiches are out of this world!“

3.7 Good226 Reviews
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats Bakery • $
314 Carroll St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Black Bean & Green Chile Quesadilla
Dozen Assorted Cupcakes
Tofu Scramble
Mac & Cheese
Chip Cookie
Red Velvet
Doughnut
Burrito
Cookies
Donuts

“Their Little Devils are beloved by my family. We've been going here for years just to have them. I also have their Rasberry Chocolate Cake for my birthday almost every year“

3.8 Good66 Reviews
Ladurée French • $$$
3060 M St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

French Toast with Raspberries
Parisian Croissant Delivery
Millefeuille Vanilla
Signature Pastries
Chocolate Croissant
Individual Macaron
Finger Sandwiches
Iced Tea Laduree
Orange Blossom
Passion Fruit

“Macarons are what they are known fa!“

3.7 Good124 Reviews
Simona Cafe Cafe • $
35 N St NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Burnt Chocolate Chip Cookie
Croissant
Muffins
Bakery
Scones
Brew

“Great place: friendly staff, good drinks, and excellent service.

I loved the vibe in this café. It’s the kind of spot where you can read a book, work on your laptop, or meet up with friends.

Jesse had a great attitude and made a perfect matcha. Thank you!

The music selection was good, and the volume was just right. I usually leave cafés if the music is too distracting, but that definitely wasn’t the case here.

This one’s officially on my list of favorite cafés and recommendations 🤍“

4.2 Good99 Reviews
Le Caprice DC Café Bakery Bakery • $
3456 14th St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Cappuccino and Almond Croissant
Le Caprice Tiramisu Cake
Croissant with Coffee
Pistachio Croissant
Red Velvet Cake
Cream Tart Cake
Cheese Danish

“Best croissants in town for sure! They are delicious! 😍“

3.4 Good53 Reviews
Pops Bagels and Deli Bagel shop • $
1625 Eckington Pl NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Sesame Bagel with Egg and Cheese
Pepperjack
BYOB

“Man oh man where do I begin. I'm a New Yorker but I spend some weekends in DC. I've had plenty of Call Your Mother bagels. I enjoy Bagels Etc. But Pop's just does it right. The scrambled eggs are fluffy and plentiful. The bacon is perfectly cooked and generously stacked. The pesto cream cheese is a delicious and unique add to any savory sandwich. The brown sugar cinnamon cream cheese (?) turns a plain bagel into a decadent mid-day treat. The bagels are a little less dense than a New York bagel, but still thicker than a Cali bagel. I could just go on and on but I went to this place with no expectations and left completely floored. I'm on a bus back to New York right now and I am thinking about how I will actually really miss their bacon egg and cheese with pesto. Anyways come here, spend money here, buy their merch, leave a tip, and have a great rest of your day.“

4.3 Superb55 Reviews
Nino's Bakery Bakery • $
1310 L St NW #100, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Butter Croissant and Pistachio Croissant
Box of Assorted Sweet Croissants
Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant
Assorted Mini Croissant Box
Passion Fruit Croissant
Black Sesame Croissant
Vigilante Drip Coffee
Chocolate Croissant
Chocolat Croissant
Pumpkin Croissant

“A chill little bakery with fantastic pastries, cookies and croissants, as well as quality coffee. Also ordered a cake for my husband's birthday and it was a major hit!“

4.8 Superb121 Reviews