16 Best Bakeries in Bethesda

“The best croissants I’ve ever had. They are very special and perfect to share with loved ones.“

“If you like cookies or any baked item, Levain Bakery is the place to go. Its a bit pricey but worth every penny as the treats are delicious and the cookies...oh the cookies, are thick and full of buttery flavor.
I purchased a blueberry muffin and a oatmeal raisin cookie, and couldn't stop eating the cookie; it was so yummy“

“We’ve never had a meal we did not love here. We often see the same staff, year after year, which tells you something. The service is very Euro: they take care of you but know how to leave you alone to chat and enjoy your meal. (They don’t have to ask 5 times, “How’s your food?”, because they know: it’s always great.
Noise level is great for conversation. It’s always just an authentic, pleasant, laid back, very intimate, but not pretentious experience.
When done, you will feel full and satisfied, but not “stuffed”, which I’ve always thought a great indicator of the quality of ingredients.
Praline is a jewel, and the prices are very fair for what you get: great food, great service, and fond memories.“

“I am overjoyed by the selection and quality!!“

“Almost 10 years after my wedding I still have guests raving about the cupcakes!“

“Sam is absolutely amazing at baking cakes, she has been making cakes for my family's special birthdays for the past 10 yrs. She never fails to amazing me with her skills and attention to detail! Thank you so much Sam! October is the next one😉“

“Everything is good.Almond croissants is my favorite one.“

“Literally everything Rhonda bakes is a whole new level of excellence and deliciousness. Some family faves are the cinnamon rolls, strawberry scones, mint cookies and truffles. We all agree the vegan GF cupcakes (yes you read that right) are the BEST cupcakes we have ever had and we are not vegan or GF. Order early, Rhonda always sells out. Rhonda is also fantastic with special orders. We try bakeries in every city we visit, the ones with 5 stars that everyone raves about. None even come close to Rhonda’s. I can’t explain it. Chemistry is chemistry, but Rhonda just creates in a way that does not compare to anything else on the market. Don’t hesitate! Rhonda’s baked goods are worth every penny.“

“I expected a little more from these donuts, however we were greatly disappointed because although the consistency of the donuts are not like the traditional ones from DD or KK, the most disappointing thing is the strong taste of rancid oil, oxidized oil. On the other hand, the waffles earn a place in our preference because they are a good size, very original, and varied flavors, however in the same way you can feel a little of the flavor of the oil, which you shouldn't because they are not fried like donuts. , according to me. I don't give them a 5 rating because of that oxidized oil flavor; I hope it was just bad luck and on some other occasion when I try them again I don't have that problem.“

“The Açaí Bowls Are The Best’est!!!“

“I needed 4 dozen cupcakes last minute on a Friday morning, and I came to this location because it was on my way into the office. The sales associate could not have been more sweet and helpful! She explained the different assortments and helped me find cupcake toppers for my occasion. In no time, I walked out with 4 dozen fresh, delicious, adorable bundtini cupcakes which were a huge hit with everyone at work! The experience made what started as a stressful morning into a great day! Highly recommend!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I had a fantastic experience at this amazing place! The coffee was incredible—I had my first amazing latte in a while, and it truly hit the spot. The food was delicious, and everything was beautifully presented. The place was clean, well-organized, and the decor was absolutely stunning—above and beyond what I expected.

Thank you to everyone for the great service and hard work. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“If macarons is your addiction, then Ladurée is your holy land as the pastries, cookie, and coffee seem to be menu fillers. There are plenty macaron shops now compared to a decade ago as more craft patissiers seem to have demystified the science of macarons over the years. From my perspective, a premium quality macaron embodies exceptional flavor, texture, and a proper external layer of crisp. Ladurée's macarons score high marks on texture and crispy layer but the flavor could stand out a little more with less sugar. At $4 per macaron, it's expensive and that's without the additional cost for the packaging so make sure you love macarons if you decide to stop by.“

“Absolutely amazing. Zero reason for anything less than 5 stars. Left US 13 years ago and still fantasise about Georgetown Bagelry. Will be going back for blueberry bagel with jam and bacon and scooped out everything with light cream cheese and provolone open face asap!“

“The cupcakes are delicious, and while they lack puppy cupcakes, this isn’t why I’m giving it a lesser score.

The last two times we’ve gone, we’ve gotten the wrong cupcakes. The latest was our ordering a Chocolate Cubed among others, and getting a Key Lime Pie cupcake instead. The time before that, even after asking “what was the pink cupcake,” and him answering, he still gave us the wrong one. -_-

The cupcakes come in a nice pink box with decorative tape, so while we thought about opening the box to make sure we got the right ones, we opted not to as it was unlikely they’d get an order wrong consecutively. Fool me twice…

Both times the order was taken by a kid who, and I don’t blame him, felt like he did not want to be there on a Saturday night. The time before that the kid who got our order wrong had a similar look, but we can’t say they were the same employee.

Either way, our bad for not checking the contents of the box, but would be cool to get the order right.“