My first time having Filipino desserts. I ready enjoyed the dough with the pork and egg inside. It was freshly baked and a reasonably priced. Well done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sean .michael
Their mocha cupcake tastes like tiramisu! I loved everything. Very good fillipino selections and recipes. That KING BW W reviewer doesnt know what hes talking about, clearly knows nothing about the phillipines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cake
Trish
Great selection of Filipino baked goods, and an Ube and Pandan-lover’s dream.The donut was fresh, with a nice crust. The cream was smooth and light, though the pandan flavour was quite subtle.I loved the Baked Siaopao, a slightly flaky bread filled with pulled pork and egg.I bought the Ube Pan de Sal as well, and am so excited to try it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jane L
Almost left the Rockville area without visiting Gwenie's but I had a sudden craving for halo halo on an unseasonably warm day. It's a short walk from Twinbrook Metro and well worth the visit! The store is very small with no seating but there's a bench outside where I ate my halo halo. Most people drive in to pick up their baked goods.The halo halo was larger than I expected. It comes in a bowl with ube shaved ice, fruit gelatins, a tiny cube of leche flan, some other sweets, and a sprinkling of corn flakes! Perfect on a warm sunny day!
P Kay
The most delicious food and the kindest most good hearted humans 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KING BW W
I love Filipino deserts, but I was extremely dissatisfied and disappointed with Gwenie’s. When I paid $10 for a Halo-Halo and it was not drinkable I was unhappy. I have never in my life got Ube ice cream and they put corn flakes cereal on the top. The Ube donut was mediocre. They need to fix the prices of their menu if they want customers to return. UNHAPPY!
Their ube pandesal is unreal - I wish I had gotten a whole dozen! The donuts are always a favorite as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalia P
A little pricey but worth the money and drive. Donuts are filled well and the dough is really good quality. Customer service was friendly and shop was clean. Will definitely be back!
Hard to find but so worth it! the staff was so nice! they answered all my questions with ease as it was clearly my first time having Filipino pastries. Delicious! worth the drive from Frederick! will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laurie Zabala
So many Filipino desserts!! I came here from Arlington, VA by metro specifically for the ube halo halo. Worth it!It's a sizeable dessert & costs about $10. I couldn't finish it all. It's made with shaved ice?, which is unique. The shaved ice was so smooth, almost the consistency of firm, but creamy ice cream. The toppings were traditional. Highly recommend.The cashier was very nice. Everything is to go, & there isn't a dine in area. But the cashier let me sit on the small bench inside to eat my halo halo.I also bought an oval Leche flan, which I'll contribute to a small gathering in a few days. Cost $8. Probably could feed a small party of 6 people. The cashier said it will keep in the fridge for 1 week, which is perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ube Halo Halo
gridbia monje
Really welcoming energy - The cakes are so fluffy, buttery, and not overly sweet! They have a really good selection of different options of goodies. The Pastillas De Leche are one of my favorites. Very accessible and there's plenty of parking.
Absolutely delicious desserts, I highly recommend the donuts and the ube flan cake.Service is quick and friendly even when dealing with an indecisive buyer like me.The lobby is small with minimal decor, but still very welcoming! They usually have a sample of one of their desserts to your right as you enter which is a delight.
Aarti B.
Delicious Ube cake that isn't too sweet. While I was too stuffed for dessert at Purple Patch and missed out on Gweni's Pastries, I'm glad I got to try them at the holiday market in Mosaic District in Northern VA. Will try other goodies like the donuts at the store!
They are great. So many dessert's taste amazing.
My first time having Filipino desserts. I ready enjoyed the dough with the pork and egg inside. It was freshly baked and a reasonably priced. Well done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their mocha cupcake tastes like tiramisu! I loved everything. Very good fillipino selections and recipes. That KING BW W reviewer doesnt know what hes talking about, clearly knows nothing about the phillipines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cake
Great selection of Filipino baked goods, and an Ube and Pandan-lover’s dream.The donut was fresh, with a nice crust. The cream was smooth and light, though the pandan flavour was quite subtle.I loved the Baked Siaopao, a slightly flaky bread filled with pulled pork and egg.I bought the Ube Pan de Sal as well, and am so excited to try it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Almost left the Rockville area without visiting Gwenie's but I had a sudden craving for halo halo on an unseasonably warm day. It's a short walk from Twinbrook Metro and well worth the visit! The store is very small with no seating but there's a bench outside where I ate my halo halo. Most people drive in to pick up their baked goods.The halo halo was larger than I expected. It comes in a bowl with ube shaved ice, fruit gelatins, a tiny cube of leche flan, some other sweets, and a sprinkling of corn flakes! Perfect on a warm sunny day!
The most delicious food and the kindest most good hearted humans 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love Filipino deserts, but I was extremely dissatisfied and disappointed with Gwenie’s. When I paid $10 for a Halo-Halo and it was not drinkable I was unhappy. I have never in my life got Ube ice cream and they put corn flakes cereal on the top. The Ube donut was mediocre. They need to fix the prices of their menu if they want customers to return. UNHAPPY!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ube Halo Halo
Great customer service and delicious pastries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doughnut, Ube Cream Filled Donut
Their ube pandesal is unreal - I wish I had gotten a whole dozen! The donuts are always a favorite as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A little pricey but worth the money and drive. Donuts are filled well and the dough is really good quality. Customer service was friendly and shop was clean. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Hard to find but so worth it! the staff was so nice! they answered all my questions with ease as it was clearly my first time having Filipino pastries. Delicious! worth the drive from Frederick! will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So many Filipino desserts!! I came here from Arlington, VA by metro specifically for the ube halo halo. Worth it!It's a sizeable dessert & costs about $10. I couldn't finish it all. It's made with shaved ice?, which is unique. The shaved ice was so smooth, almost the consistency of firm, but creamy ice cream. The toppings were traditional. Highly recommend.The cashier was very nice. Everything is to go, & there isn't a dine in area. But the cashier let me sit on the small bench inside to eat my halo halo.I also bought an oval Leche flan, which I'll contribute to a small gathering in a few days. Cost $8. Probably could feed a small party of 6 people. The cashier said it will keep in the fridge for 1 week, which is perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ube Halo Halo
Really welcoming energy - The cakes are so fluffy, buttery, and not overly sweet! They have a really good selection of different options of goodies. The Pastillas De Leche are one of my favorites. Very accessible and there's plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pandan Cake Slice, Pandan Cake, Mango Cake, Mocha Mango and Ube Cupcakes
Absolutely delicious desserts, I highly recommend the donuts and the ube flan cake.Service is quick and friendly even when dealing with an indecisive buyer like me.The lobby is small with minimal decor, but still very welcoming! They usually have a sample of one of their desserts to your right as you enter which is a delight.
Delicious Ube cake that isn't too sweet. While I was too stuffed for dessert at Purple Patch and missed out on Gweni's Pastries, I'm glad I got to try them at the holiday market in Mosaic District in Northern VA. Will try other goodies like the donuts at the store!