50 Best Bakeries near Riverdale Park

“There was a short wait of ~10 minutes, but that is an easy trade-off and no surprise for the quality of our experience. We arrived right at the breakfast/lunch transition during the week and had the best bialy with salmon and herb cream cheese along with some sweet baked goods, morning bun and ginger molasses cookies. We dined in with some coffees and the staff brought out cold waters without any prompting. Clean seating, bathrooms and friendly faces completed the positive atmosphere. Come for the food, stay for the service and rest assured, the line is worth the wait.“

“Blown away by the quality of the pastries at this bakery. I was looking to make a quick stop before going to my in laws, so I went there and bought pastries, I was expecting a high bill and boom for 8 pastries I paid about $9 ! Let me tell you how shocked I was! I thought it was a prank or a joke.

Its super affordable , staff was nice and helpful. The only downside is that a box is $3 which is a lot . But i truly enjoyed the pastries with my family.

Seems like one can order birthday cakes there too. They accept payment by phones too . Parking is great since it’s in a shopping center. My favorite pastries was a kind of big donut sandwich with custard in the middle.“

“Excellent food and the best chai!“

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

“the sweet pasties here are phenomenal, as is their classic viet coffee. the savory pasties, especially the breakfast items are bland and underwhelming. consider adding a special sauce maybe? service is prompt and somehow always find a place to sit even tho its packed.“

“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 .“

“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.“

“Huge cookie! And they are delicious. I couldn't eat one in a sitting but it was nice to get essentially two cookies for one. The cookies were really good nailing the texture, and sweetness. My oatmeal raisin cookie had the perfect reason to cookie ratio, I can tell they spent time in the lab on that one. If you're walking M street after a good meal this is a place that I'd recommend stopping into for a nice dessert.“

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

“Stopped by after seeing high reviews. The atmosphere of the place is really nice. There’s quiet spaces to study. There’s cute little gifts you can purchase. However, the pistachio chocolate croissant I tried wasn’t good. I don’t like the taste of pistachio paste. Also it wasn’t fresh.“

“Charming bakery with not-too-sweet-desserts. Delicious tiramisu - this cake was gone minutes after blowing out the candles!

The owners had great communication for placing and picking up a full cake order. A special thank you for taking on my special request to decorate the cake with Russian writing! It came out perfectly beautiful and made my mom very happy :)“

“It was my first time going to this place , the staff can try to be more welcoming and pleaseant and help they clients to order , I had to take my mask off to speak and let them know what i wanted and as i was ordering I felt like i was being rushed to order , the food was tasting but tge owner needs to change the way the food is charged , I was charge for each separate item this is not a place where you order yourself a complete meal for a full charge , the food was delicious but I would not go back and another turn off in the bakery area they had flies around the sweet bread .“

“Bread Alley is a handy bakery for picking up fresh bread and a pastry or two. I went in during the morning and tried a savory pastry along with one of their breads. The pastry had a flaky exterior and a good amount of filling, while the bread had a crisp crust and soft center. The selection was varied enough to find something for breakfast or to take home.“

“I can't believe that I have lived here for nearly 20 years, walked past this place many times, and just discovered it several weeks ago. WOW! The pastries and, cakes, muffins and croissants are excellent. Their homemade jams are wonderful. Their breads, quite yummy! I love their iced coffee , which has s a very subtle taste of cocoa. And, I am a very picky coffee snob. Service is sometimes a little chaotic, but the staff is super friendly. Weekend mornings are insanely busy- a reflection of how good they are. Amazing, spacious outdoor seating! LOVE this 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.“

“I highly recommend Dee Dee's Delights! She is extremely talented and professional! I reached out to her very late notice and she was still able to accommodate me. I ordered a space themed planet cake with a dozen cupcakes, and the entire party loved it! Very delicious and moist cake! The cupcakes and icing were so tasty! You did an amazing job Dee Dee, we will be back!“

“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!“

“Ordered on Uber Eats: the portion said for 2 but easily fed 3 of us for 2 days. The injera was good, sour, and soft. I wish they would have labeled what the items were the top 4 were veggie options: cheese of some kind, a salad, lentils (the seasoning on this WOW) cabbage and spinach. The bottom three contained meat, a collard green and maybe lamb? Doro Wat, and an oxtail / lamb dish? Overall really good, would go in person to try individual things. I wasn’t a fan of the cheese it had no flavor, the cabbage and spinach was missing something - usually i enjoy them at a different place; and the collard greens/lamb weren’t my favorite either due to the acidity in the greens but i enjoyed trying new Ethiopian dishes.“

“This place reminds me of home. The food, service and atmosphere is always amazing. I tried the food once on Uber Eats and loved it. I now come regularly to get breakfast and it’s a little like “Cheers” everyone knows my name, everyone knows my order. I hope this place grows in success by never changing who they are and what they do!“

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

“Great cakes and bread, everything was delicious!“

“Cookies are so good food good“

“Had a fantastic experience at Maman in DC. Dakota, Paul, and Kevin provided exceptional service from start to finish, they took the time to walk me through the menu, offered thoughtful recommendations, and even crafted a special drink just for me that was outstanding. The baked goods were absolutely delicious as well. Truly great hospitality all around, and I really appreciated the extra care they put into making the experience memorable. Highly recommend!“

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“The cinnamon rolls are so amazing. Tasted like the real (gluten) thing. I’m very picky with cinnamon rolls and I read other reviews so the expectation was high, but it exceeded my expectations. I was so happy to see the large menu and so many options“

“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.“

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

“It was my first time visiting DC and I went for breakfast at Maman, the atmosphere was amazing and clean. My server Saron was so pleasant with a radiant smile she made recommendations on the menu which I was so happy, her customer service etiquette was very good and I enjoyed my meal. I look forward to visiting again. Thank you once again Saron wish you the best ❤“

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

“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.“

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

“Recommended, cakes were awesome, very accessible in Georgia Avenue at the heart of Wheaton, Maryland.“

“The service was extremely well. I accidentally ordered a cake for pick up in the wrong date. The manager was graciously enough to prepare my order one day in advance. I don't remember her name. Dayna was wonderful also. Thank you for creating a positive event for my daughter's birthday party. I truly appreciate you both.“

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

“Wonderful job and our girls birthday party and was hit of the day! Thank you so much!“

“Súper delicia 😋 ☕️🍪🧁 muy higiénico ambiente agradable y amablemente atendido“

“Great location. Worth the price! Friendly staff! Delicious food and drinks. Clean and welcoming establishment.“

“My daughter is getting married on a Tuesday afternoon. Cakes Plus is closed on Sunday and Monday and they are making a special accomodation for us to pick our cake up early on Tuesday morning. Great experience at the cake tasting Highly recommend this business.“

“My daughter had a graduation cake from Sweet Tooth Cakes and Pastries. when I tell you this cake was delicious, light, flavorful and looked beautiful!! it was all of that and more!!! The cake actually made me happy!!! Thank you Sweet Tooth for adding more joy to an already joyful day!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜“

“Their panini and pastry have always been dynamo. but today they went above and beyond! when i was leaving their bakery, i found my car battery had died. so i went back inside and told them what happened, and they came right outside and helped me start the car! thank you so much, you saved my day!“

“Awesome experience for my daughters birthday cake!! It looked amazing and tasted even better. Will be back for many more!! Kept in touch very well With very fast response time. No disappointment here. The whole party was asking about her !!“

“She makes very tasty, amazingly beautiful cakes. Try her. .... you will not be disappointed!“

“My name is Meredith and my wife and I ordered a cake and cupcakes from Randy the owner of Creative Cakes for our music single release party. Ambiance is cool and laid back. Randy is an amazing baker! She greeted me and my wife with a friendly smile, professionalism and extremely prompt amazing service! The cake and cupcakes were absolutely delicious and fresh! Everyone at the party said its one of the best cakes and cupcakes they ever had in their lives. Her dedication to excellent customer service is second to none. Thanks Randy and team for your excellence to bring decadent sweet treats to the community! Will order again and again going forward! 5 out of 5 stars for Creative Cakes!“

“Sylvan Cafe has a quiet and quaint atmosphere with lovely jazz playing in the background. The staff is very kind and lovely and the food comes out fast.

The food is amazing and I mean really good for the price. 17 dollars for a veggie platter, is an amazing deal and the quality is out of this world it tastes delicious. Would recommend for anyone passing by in the neighborhood to stop by and support this small business.“

“I loved going here and the employees were so nice. I am gluten free and ate the cupcakes. One of the employees showed me everything they make that’s gluten free daily and what they can make upon request. I am partial to the gluten free chocolate cupcake but the vanilla was good too!“

“If not that I’m trying not to keep being a big back I’ll eat a pastry here everyday it’s just that good. I love that they opened this location in union market the ambience is really nice.
I tried the ube matcha drink and maybe it just wasn’t suitable for my taste buds but I didn’t like the bitter or weird aftertaste it had. The server was nice to switch it to the lavender one I requested but tbh it was kinda sugary.
One was I wish they had was the ability to customize the drinks to the sweetness level of your choice, i usually don’t like sugary matcha so that’s my preference.
Another area they fell short was the WiFi it’s really slow or doesn’t even work. Only works for things like YouTube or something but you can’t get any serious work done while eating.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Red Ribbon is an amazing bake shop with delicious cakes, pastries, mamon, ensaymadas, and other sweet treats. Everything is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. Their cakes are moist, perfectly sweet, and perfect for any celebration. Special thanks to Ma’am Monaliza, Ma’am Dimes, Anna, and Jenalyn for their incredible support during Music Tree’s Beauty of Broadway: Beauty and the Beast show. They were warm, attentive, friendly, and accommodating to everyone. Their outstanding customer service and genuine care made our performers, staff, and families feel welcomed and well taken care of. Thank you, Red Ribbon, for your generosity and unwavering support of our kids and community. Highly recommended!“

“What a beautiful cafe. The West End location sits on a corner with huge glass windows that flood the space with natural light, lovely decor, and an open glass kitchen that adds to the atmosphere. It is also a very comfortable place to sit with a laptop and get some work done.

The menu has a strong Middle Eastern influence, which immediately caught my attention. I started with the House Latte, flavored with honey halva and cardamom. I could pick up that sesame/tahini-like note and was initially worried it might be loaded with sweet syrup, but thankfully it was not.

The lamb shakshuka, though, was on another level. The tomato sauce reminded me of an exceptionally good Jordanian gallayat banadura: rich, deeply tomatoey and beautifully seasoned. The lamb, dollops of spicy labneh and whole parsley leaves each brought something different without fighting for attention.

Then you cut into one of those perfectly cooked eggs and the bright, runny yolk spills into the tomato sauce, making it even richer. Dip a piece of their soft, perfectly toasted bread into that mixture and it is difficult to stop. My only complaint: please give us more bread!

This is one of those dishes where every element seems to have been thought through. Creative, balanced cooking without trying too hard. Easily one of the best breakfasts I have had in DC.“