50 Best Bakeries in Washington

“Excellent food and the best chai!“

“There's a reason Rose Ave usually has a line out the door. This is one of the best bakeries in DC, with a somewhat limited selection compared to other bakeries. They have one of the best breakfast sandwiches in the city, egg and cheese on a garlic croissant type roll. Super rich and will definitely leave your hands covered in butter. The ube kouign amann is incredible and the donuts are both delicious and unique. They have great coffee and a small selection of cakes and slices of cake as well.“

“I will always seek out a Levain! Their gluten free, vegan chocolate chip with walnuts is incredible. The chocolate melts in your mouth, no matter how long these cookies have been at room temp. It’s small inside the store so just don’t plan on having room to sift down inside.“

“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.“

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

“Besides delicious pastries, the best part of Boulangerie Christophe is the staff! Super friendly and kind to everyone who walks through the door. The gourmet sandwiches are a huge hit for my 15-year-old son too.“

“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!“

“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!“

“I love to try the best bakeries around the world and Bread Alley’s quality is definitely world class.

The harissa sourdough with black sesame crust was one of the best sourdoughs I’ve had in the US. Same for the almond croissant - insanely crunchy, buttery, not too sweet, with an almost custard like almond paste (devoured before we took a photo).“

“The cookies are so fresh and full of flavor. Also am a big fan of the coffee.“

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

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

“Really love their pastry and croissant. Cappuccinos are wonderfully made each morning. Frassier white chocolate cake is my favorite. Also tried the new grilled cheese for brunch - excellent.“

“fire 🔥 bakery and exceptional treats. I have been spoiled on vacation from Alaska. I have ordered almost everything off the menu.... the Croissants are divine. highly recommend!!“

“Awesome pastries, bread and other baked goods. Very creative seasonal menu that uses fruit and veggies at the peak of their flavor. Love love love it!“

“Wonderful selection of bread and pastries! Absolutely worth a visit.“

“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 .“

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

“Washington rang me up and was so kind and you can tell he loves taking care of guests at Maman. The vanilla cloud cookie was so yummy along with Oprah’s fave - kitchen sink cookie. Such a treat if you’re looking for a mid-day lunch, coffee or a snack. They also have craft cocktails and a happy hour. Definitely check them out!“

“Grateful for the experience! Special thanks to Father Curry for having the forethought to create a program to help Veterans like myself build sustainable businesses with dignity.“

“Such good macarons. The texture was just right and the flavor are so tasty. The strawberry reminded me if fresh strawberry ice cream. My wife loved the gingerbread and pumpkin spice. Will be ordering again!“

“the breakfast sliders are yummy and the sticky pretzel with chocolate inside is good not real sweet but just right❤️“

“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!“

“Timmy is just the best! I have ordered from him for years. Just recently I needed the best key lime pie and I got the best key lime pie!“

“Minutes from another Vegan Spot (Donut Run), I’m bummed to learn that along with their location change they no longer offer hot food or a diner type of environment. Pastries look delicious, after indulging in a donut before I wanted something savory, got the Vegan B*con, E*g, and Che*se Danish warmed up - hit the spot. Service was friendly but vibe wasn’t the same. I’d love to see them expand savory options in the future. I’d come back to try more of their sweets.“

“Located inside the Ronald Reagan building so you need to go through security to get there. Delicious cookies and ice cream that was perfect after a day at the National Children's Museum. This place is far more appropriate for kids tastes than offerings at the National Children's Museum next door.“

“This bakery had done a magic for our party at the Woman's National Democratic Club on March 6, 2024 whereas their wonderful baker transform the cover page of our art album as an image onto the top of the cake that we ordered. This is not done by AI but by human with humanistic feelings and taste. Applause!“

“I had never heard of this place until this week, when I happened to walk by and decided to give it a try. Wow, was I impressed! The place was very clean, and the customer service from the cashier (Jay) was excellent. I tried the Sunnyside Bagel, which was delicious, and the iced latte was also really good!“

“Delicious food and coffee! Bakery items amazing! Cute area inside and outside!“

“Very good breakfast and Delicious pastries“

“My experience at maman’s was very amazing. I had the papas breakfast bowl after getting some recommendations from the worker Kevin. He was very respectful and Helpful and made my experience memorable. I’ll definitely be coming back — and hoping Kevin’s there next time.“

“Amazing service. 10/10. Communication was very easy & the quality of the bread was so authentic. I will be returning anytime I am in the DC area. Thank you so much!“

“It breaks my heart that they open only one day of the week because everything is amazing and at a great price. An inversor should take this place back to the glory! Avery bakery in the area made the same things… this is the only one with international variety!“

“Baguette sandwiches are out of this world!“

“I worked on the naval mission of chile in Washington DC 2011-2012 (Embassy of Chile) and bought many cakes in this pastry, the best I have eaten in usa ..“

“Perfect treat for my nut allergy kid! It was so nice to be able to grab him a treat that was both safe and delicious for him ☺️“

“Wow, what a cake Zymira made! It was my dad's 100th birthday which called for something extra special. He loves apple pies so I asked for an apple flavored cake using the numbers 1, 0 and 0, and decorations reflecting three passions of his: golf, music and, get this, the Holy Spirit. Zymira invented a recipe: a cake with apply pie filing inside! and she made THREE cakes, one shaped as a 1, and two shaped as 0s, and sat them on serving sheets with the golf/music/Holy Spirit themes! It was the centerpiece of our dinner table. Very very good cake: moist, and that apple pie filling a special surprise. My dad loved it!“

“Great coffee and pastries, conveniently located near the hotel we were staying at. Inside was beautiful, and service was very good. My only complaint was that my quiche Ella (cheddar cheese, leaks, caramelized onions), was almost too sweet. Not sure if that was just the onions, though. Delicious croissants.“

“Urzula went above and beyond to create the PERFECT "piano cake" for my visually-impaired pianist son! Working from just a picture I sent her, Urzula recreated the Kit-Kat piano "keys" that gave the cake a 3-dimensional texture my son could "feel" as well as taste! She helped me make my son's special 30th birthday in his new 'hometown' of DC so wonderful--even working long-distance with his mom in another state to surprise him! Kudo's galore! Thank you, Urzula!!!“

“Stepping inside, you're greeted by the smell of fresh-baked bread and pastries that instantly lifts your mood. Their coffee pairs perfectly with any treat, and the staff always makes you feel right at home. This spot is a true neighborhood treasure.“

“Picked up an assortment of pastries for a staff meeting and wow, they were delicious! We tried the cheese pastry, guava croissant, pain au chocolat, pistachio croissant, cinnamon pecan roll and the Kouign Amann. They were a huge hit! It is always a joy to walk down the street to Soleluna for a midday pick-me-up! The service is always top notch. Thank you!“

“Eshet Injera sells for $4.99 "Best Mango Juice" 50% juice from Egypt, 32fl oz/1qt/946mL. It has been difficult to find so I am glad they sell it. They accept EBT. Only place with cheaper price is devil walmart in Virginia for $3.72. 7-11 sells it for 5.99 but not every location. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS!“

“Perfection! The cakes are both delicious and gorgeous,really high quality.“

“I love this brand of coffee and was so excited to see a brick and motor location getting off the metro. The store is so clean and comfortable, I feel so safe here. The manager Freddy creates an upscale & family feel- she’s so knowledgeable about the brand and genuinely cares about her customers experience. I feel so REFRESHED with the elite level of customer service. Every coffee shop should take notes from how they run things!!!!“

“The triple berry tart and the Brookies are amazing!!!“

“Delicious cookies. The Dubai chocolate cookie is outstanding!“

“I’ve been here a few times and it’s always been a pleasure. The outstanding pastries keep my sweet tooth pleased and this young man jaemin i believe he’s the barista is always a great person to chat with while i’m getting snacks. This is definitely a must try for anyone in the area.“

“This little shop is mighty, and its owner Catherine is so lovely! GBBO fans will be delighted that, yes, THIS is the place where you can find a cherry bakewell (#IYKYK). Be sure to ask if there are any savory offerings in the back - I recently had a terrific mushroom and spinach tart that convinces me that I should just buy whatever savory offering is on deck.I can't wait till afternoon tea service is available. I'll definitely be there.“

“Our group was visiting from out of town and wanted to find a coffee shop within walking distance from our airbnb.
We saw the great reviews for Sylvan cafe and decided to stop in.
I got a Chai latte and veggie omelet which were affordable and very tasty! I’d highly recommend stopping in if you’re in the area“