19 Best Bakeries in Washington

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

“Excellent food and the best chai!“

“Amazing products! We showed up less than an hour until closing and they were out of only a few items.I was so excited to see Pandan, Mochi, and Ube on the menu! The kouign-amann was SO GOOD and crunchy/sweet/caramel/flaky. So worth the wait.The other patrons were in really nice and friendly!!“

“The chocolate peanut butter cookie is the best cookie I've ever had. I could eat it every day that I'm in the area- and I do. (The other cookies are great but this one is divine.)Wheelchair accessibility: There were no steps to get inside.“

“Had some fabulous bakery goods and painted the al fresco dining space out front. Enjoyable time!“

“Nice place if you want cupcakes that aren't overly sweet. I have heard a lot of good things about this place. I'm not quite sure if it's overhyped or just right. It's a nice place if you're in the area but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back for more. The cupcakes are good but not that special.“

“The food was good but the cashier had a very bad attitude. Didn't give our drinks when we ordered and when the drinks didn't come out with our food, we went back to the cashier for them. His acted like he couldn't be bothered and was really off putting.“

“Food was very good and wonderful servers.“

“Amazing croissants. So flakey and full of wonderful filling. A great value! The mango pannacotta was amazing! The value for the price was fantastic as well! I briefly met the owner. The sweetest person you will ever meet! If I lived in town, I would be here ALL THE TIME!“

“Chocolate pistachio croissant - 5 stars. so good and will be returning for this. Any place that has pistachio pastries is a place for me. Morning bun - very flavorful (cardamom & lemon) but a bit too dry for me. 3 stars Espresso & tonic - I did not like this at all, and will definitely get a safer drink option next time. There was a line at 130pm which I was surprised about, but it moved very quickly and we had no trouble finding a seat. Cute place, will be returning!“

“Exceptionally delicious and fresh sourdoughs and croissants. If you want the best selection you've got to show up when they open. We had a late start getting there but managed to snag their last tapenade sourdough, a chocolate croissant and a sugary croissant bun (I can't remember the name right now). They have a selection of jams and butters and I grabbed a few of those to enjoy with our breads. This place is tiny and tucked away in an alley hence its name. Parking around union market is also crazy the later you go in the morning. The space for the bakery is enough for about 5-6 people so be patient and wait outside. Their baked goods are worth the wait. I'll wake up earlier and head over there because what we had was excellent. One of the best chocolate croissants I've had. Worth the trek to the city in my opinion. One more pointer...they do not accept tap payments. Cash and credit cards so be sure you're carrying either.“

“Really nice bakery/mill.Unfortunately no plugs or wifi to work but a really nice spot for fresh, healthy breads and a nice setting.When I first walked in they were brewing fresh chai and I could smell the spices. Unfortunately the concentrate wasn't as spicy as it smelled but was still good.They even have a picture where they source their grain and dairy, and sugar and other products from.Overall great experience and will be back.“

“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!“

“?Love this place! Pretty, woody, cozy, and surprisingly have plenty of seats Not a fan of the food, and the special drink (the lemonade on pic 1) is terrible.➡️The only thing I recommend is the weekend special (pic 2 left), and maybe the iced coffee latte“

“We are so glad to see this cafe do well in our neighborhood. I believe in cafes in every neighborhood. We walk our dog every morning and grab hot chocolate and coffee when we walk by this place. They have recently redid their interiors. Looks much spacious now and very welcoming. With my drinks, I often get their samosa or spinach puffs. It's so good. For lunch, my go to is their Ethiopian combo. They have 5 different veggies and recently added meat as well. Absolutely delicious! Depending on how busy they are, expect to wait for the Ethiopian entree. Worth it.“

“One of the best bakeries anywhere in the region. Amazing breads and pastries, decadent desserts, and delicious sandwiches and salads.“

“Maman is very tasty and I love coming here but.. this happened. Needless to say I was a little disappointed I had to fight my food today in a dangerous way. Unfortunately, my turned my sandwich turned into a salad. The salad was mid, I’m sure it would have been better as a sandwich lol. Please don’t do this anymore Maman.“

“My husband and I stopped in for a quick bite for breakfast. Such a comfy spot that we actually stayed longer than anticipated. The atmosphere is so beautiful, clean and inviting. My husband had the bacon, egg & cheese biscuit with sweet pepper jelly. He described it as “gratifying and delicious “. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Truly service with a smile!!! Next time we’re in DC, we’ll definitely stop by again“

“Always enjoy picking up Ravenhook’s baguettes, sourdough, cookies, croissants and a variety of other baked goods when I go to Mosaic’s Farmers Market on Sundays. The staff are always helpful and informative and the bread is always delicious and baked well - nice crunchy crust with a soft inside.“