Pluma by Bluebird Bakery

Exceptional almond croissant. The buttery frangipane inside is delicious and the texture is crispy

Overall, Awesome Bakery. I would say this is one of the best in DC. They are well stocked have a ton of options that are very tasty. The staff is always diligent and keeps the line moving if there is one:)

Loved the seasonal danish (strawberry cheesecake)! Will be back, although not necessarily a place with great ambiance due to the amount of people coming in/out. Many places around the area to sit and enjoy Pluma’s coffee and baked goods!

great customer service and food was good. had the Sammy 2 (bacon egg and cheese) and a cherry bomb latte

Pastries and sandwiches are excellent. Very high quality croissants etc. Leans on the pricier side but not insane for DC. Staff are friendly. Relatively small cafe space, so difficult for people to have conversations or to work. Wifi is exceptionally weak and 5G/LTE is difficult to get on your phone so not a great place to eat and work.

Had a delicious breakfast and coffee at Pluma!

Favorite neighborhood bakery, pricey but consistently delicious.

Cute atmosphere and friendly staff, but they must have changed the banana bread recipe—it no longer tastes good 😢

Iced vanilla and chocolate latte and the chocolate pistacho croissant are to die for! And the worker was super friendly. Loved the bookstore right next door too!

Lovely bakery with outstanding pastries and great coffee. Located just a few blocks from Union Market, Pluma faces stiff competition from the dozens of coffee shops, bakeries, and eateries within a 5-minute walking radius, but this humble little cafe holds its own. I first visited Pluma on a misty Saturday afternoon in July. I was initially hoping to meet a friend there, but, after about 30 minutes of waiting outside, I concluded that they probably weren't going to make it and decided to step inside to treat myself to a little beverage and pastry. The space was super cute, with a ton of natural light streaming in from the giant floor-to-ceiling windows, and plenty of seating at the giant communal table in the center of the restaurant or along the bar at the window.

I decided to get a matcha latte with almond milk and, at the barista's recommendation, also added in a morning bun. As I moved along the line to pay, the barista surprised me by saying my order would be on the house; apparently he had seen me waiting outside and offered me my drink and pastry for free to make up for it. It was SUPER sweet, and I'm still so incredibly grateful to that barista :).

The matcha was solid, and I loved the little heart latte art the barista added. The morning bun was also delightful -- it was super flaky and buttery, and it had an almost impossible number of layers. It wasn't super sweet, but it was rolled in delightful orange-scented cinnamon sugar, giving it a lovely hint of citrus and spice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Their pistachio chocolate croissants are the reason why I could never be a Victoria Secret Model.

The morning bun is delicious and so are the danishes which come with seasonal ingredients and flavors. Also highly recommend the Basque cheesecake and the pistachio cookies. The atmosphere is lovely, both to sit inside or out. While the savory sandwiches are pricey, the salmon on rye is spectacular.

Vegetarian options: Most options are vegetarian as there are lots of sweet pastries.
Not a good option for vegan food though.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Morning Buns, Basque Cheesecake, Breakfast Sammy

Croissants were delicious! Make sure to ask for them warmed. Also London fog 🤌🏻

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Croissant

Another great bakery and coffee shop at NoMa. Great vibe and lovely atmosphere. It is definitely my favorite coffee place in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love the scrambled egg inside the butter croissant and the chocolate croissant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croissant, Chocolate Croissant, Bread Pudding