I really enjoyed the vegan challah French toast here for breakfast. It was delicious, fresh and filling and the staff at the counter was very pleasant. They were also responsive via email for a question I had which I really appreciated. They sometimes have vegan whipped cream available but I asked for extra strawberries instead since I wanted it to feel a little healthier for breakfast. I liked that it came with a little bottle of maple syrup. I ended up keeping it for later because it was sweet and delicious enough for me without. They only have challah French toasts on weekends. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite! read more

Baked By Yael - Vegan challah French toast-- delicious. - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food Love this place and I would come here so much more often if it was not all the way up by the zoo in Woodley Park. I have only ever come here for the bagels, but know they have breads, pastries, and are known for their panda cake pops. The people in front of us were ordering them and said they were fresh. I always get the bagels from here, while on the smaller size, they are really good. I argue that DC does not have good bagels, but these are some of the better options that we do have in the city. Get a dozen for the best deal or if you do not mind getting the ones from the previous day, those are the best deal at $7 for an assortment of 6. Pop them in the freezer and they are just as good. Service Quick and easy since I was grabbing bagels to go. The staff was helpful with pointing things out. Ambiance A few places to sit inside, but if it is nice I would recommend just going to the zoo. It is across the street and way better to eat in front of watching the animals than the busy street. read more

Ordered Purim Hamantashen from out of town as a delivery to my son and family. Baked by Yael delivered exactly on time (and were quick and awfully kind to confirm to me, too). My son later texted, "So Good!" This once a year treat to them is now on my annual list! read more

Delicious food and appreciate the sensitivity to dietary restrictions. Got the bagel with lox, and my daughters loved the grilled cheese and pizza bagels read more

These kind people not only make delicious bagels, pastries, and cake pops, they are awesome humans. Yael donated a huge amount of bagels and pops for the students at Duke Ellington School of the Arts to get them energized and full for our special event "The March for the Arts" this coming weekend. We at school literally asked day-of and an hour later they had the donations packaged for us to pick up. AMAZING!!!!! (Also the food is flipping phenomenal and everything is nut-free and Kosher!) THANK YOU, Baked by Yael! All of the members of the Duke Ellington community are now lifelong fans! read more

I'm surprised by the positive review. Walked in to buy a bagel with my son (6 years old) who was holding an empty frozen yogurt cup and the staff asked him to "step outside because this is a kosher establishment and that might not be kosher". Do they a child holding an empty cup in the order line is going to contaminate their food? I'm Jewish - receiving ridiculous lectures about Kosher practices by a non Jewish staff is just unpleasant. Ordered a bagel toasted with cream cheese. After it was served they said they didn't have the ability to cut the bagel and had no knife, so I lathered the cream cheese over the top of the bagel with a spoon and it slowly dripped off. I have eaten many bagels in my life. It was an okay bagel but nothing special. read more

I was really rooting for this place, sadly the bagels are dense and tough and the sweets and smoothies are overly sweet. The Garlic Bagels were disappointing and rock hard the next day (I put then into airtight containers the evening before). The cake pops were super sweet and the smoothies were sour and sweet. The Lemonade tastes like Apple Sour candy. The best part of dessert was the Raspberry bar, it had shortbread crumbles and a decadent layer of raspberry jam. Among the best bars I've had and would come back for it when we're in the area visiting the zoo! read more

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Walked in 20 minutes before closing (don't usually do this but we just wanted to grab a quick snack and leave). Asked for a duffin and the guy at the counter quickly said they were out. Girl cleaning next to him told him yes they did and pointed at the glass cabinet which has no sign. Got what we think was a cinnamon duffin and a chocolate cake pop. Cake pop was actually really top tier, super rich chocolate and moist. The duffin was just okay. Asked to have it warmed up and guy said nothing then came back and practically threw it at us with no words and walked away. Left a sour taste in my mouth. But if the duffin wasn't warmed it wouldn't have been good (I anticipate something dry). Had the service been been better I would have done four stars but what can you do. I think the other workers seemed friendlier and more helpful but that guy was not having a good day. read more

Baked By Yael - chocolate cake Cakepop and duffin - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Located across the street from the zoo, this is a fun little spot to get bagels, cake pops and challah! My friend and I were not super impressed by the hot chocolate-- it wasn't even hot. Not sure if it was made with water-- but it definitely lacked body or something! Definitely could improve it. The chocolate on the spoon with peppermint was nice though. Our cake pops were soo tasty! I'll be sticking to bagels, challah and cake pops here! :) read more

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I stopped in on an odd Saturday to pick my son up a cake pop but ended up grabbing a few. I'm really glad I did, because they were delicious! Many of my friends have loved the baking classes they've taken here here and it's easy to see why. read more

Excellent NYC style bagels. These are hard to find in DC. These have the shine, crunch and density of NYC bagels. The plain bagel with cream cheese was like a trip back to Brooklyn, where I lived for many years. read more

Yael's are the best bagels I've found in DC! Great texture, not too enormous, just excellent.

Fresh from the zoo and looking for a quick bite. We ordered 3 bagel sandwiches and were disappointed that it was 20 minutes to get them. On the plus side the sesame bagels were excellent. Although they were small, the sandwiches were inexpensive, so that cancels out the smaller size. However, my white fish salad had too much mayonnaise, and not enough white fish. My wife's avocado sandwich was also heavy on the mayo, and light on the avocado. The third item, a pizza bagel had a delightful melted cheese, but too little of a bland red sauce. Ok. Inflation is a problem. But give me enough of the main components even if I have to pay more. read more

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Way too many staff doing way too little work. We ordered a bagel with cream cheese and it cost me six dollars. You can't even taste the cream cheese on this little bagel read more

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I had an everything bagel with cream cheese it was the best bagel & the staff on duty I think her name was Ana ! she's the best , she have me some good recommendations & has good customer service skills read more

A sweet little spot! Right across from the zoo and near the metro, though there's not much seating either inside or outside. Service is friendly too. In addition to coffee and pastries and bagel sandwiches served all day, they serve frozen drinks and miscellaneous items. Also, incredible vegan options on both the sweet and savory menus--I had the vegan cookie bar but I'm coming back to try the plant-based corned beef sandwich! read more

We chose Baked by Yael to do custom cakepops for our daughter's graduation party. (We did the graduation cakepops and cakepops with her college's colors.) The staff was incredibly responsive during the planning process, they delivered the cakepop display right on time, the display looked terrific, and the cakepops were delicious! It was a big hit, and I will definitely buy from and work with Baked by Yael in the future! read more

We love this place! We used to live right next door. We live 15 minutes away now, but still drive there for our bagel fix. Their bagels are so good. Nice and chewy like a bagel should be. The staff is always super friendly and the vibe is really good. Highly recommend! read more

I made an online purchase of oat matzah and oat matzah meal for a family member who can't eat the regular kind. Apparently, I forgot to write in my full shipping address, and someone emailed me to get my address pretty soon after I placed the order. Ultimately the order arrived in a timely fashion and none of the matzah was broken. Was happy with the service and product, especially because I only ordered it 2 weeks before the holiday. read more

I moved from NYC to Charleston almost 3 years ago and none of the bagels here are a real bagel!! And Yael bagels are better than NYC bagels so I am thrilled that they will ship to me! read more

Baked By Yael's cakepop display was probably the greatest hit for our wedding. We had chocolate, vanilla, lemon, and red velvet panda, koala, and cherry blossom cake pops. We also ordered a large round challah for when my parents did their blessing. Their bagels and frozen drinks are amazing too and just had them with my wife and father on Father's Day after visiting the zoo. read more

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There's a reason this restaurant/bakery has a line out the door before major Jewish holidays! The treats and breads here are delicious, especially the delectable challah. The staff are very friendly and kind too. If you're ordering a specialty holiday meal (like a round challah on Rosh Hashanah), make sure you give yourself plenty of time to pick it up! read more

Baked By Yael - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've wanted to try Baked by Yael since I first heard about them during the federal furlough last year, but for some reason hadn't visited. A few days ago, I decided to place an order to support this business! I ordered 6 challah rolls, two cake pops (red velvet and a raspberry) and a black and white cookie. I have so many regrets for not trying this amazing bakery sooner. I will be ordering each of these items again (and more). I requested pick up at 8:00am and the challah rolls were still warm! They had such a wonderful flavor, and were perfect for my meatball sandwich and bbq sandwiches that I had for lunch over the next few days. The cake pops were both moist and delicious, and the black and white cookie was soft and had a lemon flavor. This place is worth every penny. I can't wait to return! read more

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I like finding vegan friendly bakery items. Baked By Yael has a few. There's some that are pre-made. It's also possible to get something customized . You can get all kinds of colors and flavors for an order. Baked goods include breakfast breads and cakes. In the morning you can get a bagel made fresh. The best items are the sweet deserts though. All of them look so good. The best items here are the cake pops. It's about $3 each. These come in many flavors. Every day the flavors change. There's always a few vegan ones. If you're looking for vegan desserts this is the best local bakery. Get a cake pop if you want a little taste of a cake. The inside has some window seats to enjoy some treats. read more

Baked By Yael - Vegan Chocolate Pop - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Call Yael for the BEST bagels in DC! Plus I love that she offers vegan cream cheese and sweets. This is a small local business that churns out the best treats and bagels. I highly recommend it! read more

The bagels were good, the whitefish salad was amazing. The staff were polite and helpful, the cake pops were beautiful and fun. Nice stop after seeing pandas at the zoo. read more

Went here three times for breakfast/lunch when we visited the zoo. The bagels were reminiscent of the NY style bagel we are always looking for. And the cake pops were great too. A perfect place to pop out and eat at when visiting the zoo. read more

Being a vegan Jew is not always the easiest when it comes to enjoying our various dishes such as challah. I have searched for a very long time to find a place that provides the perfect pairing of deliciousness while meeting my dietary restrictions. Well, I have to search no further as Baked By Yael goes above and beyond my wildest hopes. The challah here is so good that I have it shipped cross-country on a monthly basis. What are you doing? Stop reading these reviews and go order from them today, you will not regret it! read more

A review for the bagels: excellent! Had lox bagel that was a perfect portion (this is not a huge bagel like some are) and well composed. The bagel had good flavor, and a soft, chewy interior while still keeping just a tiny bit of resistance on the "crust." The lox were also quite good. My girlfriend enjoyed the southwestern egg sandwich as much as I enjoyed my lox. I'm looking forward to coming back to try other items (and more bagels)! read more

Baked By Yael - Bagel and Lox Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious vegan hsmentaschen. Easy and fun pickup at Bethesda farmers market. Delicious vegan hsmentaschen. Easy and fun pickup at Bethesda farmers market. read more

It was such a treat, figuratively and literally, to participate in Baked By Yael's special cakepop-making class! Owner Yael was there to greet us and introduce the class. I really appreciate this small business's commitment to and love for the community. This cakepoppery (and DC's first!) is located directly across from the National Zoo. While they specialize in cake pops, they also offer cookies, bagels, beverages, gelato, and other sweet treats. This is a nut-free and kosher bakery! They also have a Yelp check-in deal: free coffee or water with any purchase. The bakery was clean, had several tables for seating, and the bright pink colors make it a cute and pleasant place to be. I really enjoyed the cakepop-making class and the staff exuded good vibes that felt like family. Each participant got to choose between making chocolate and vanilla cake pops, and naturally, I went for chocolate. We got to crumble the cake, incorporate the icing, shape and roll, then dip and decorate our own cakepops. It's a great stress-reliever and fun activity to do with friends. The class was organized and the time flew by. Not only did I have a blast making the cakepops, but I ate them and they're AMAZING! Baked by Yael's website is bestcakepopever.com, and it really is! This is the best cakepop I've ever had. The chocolate cake was fresh, moist, and chocolatey (my favorite!) and it was encapsulated in a decadent chocolate shell. It was divine. If you're a chocolate lover like me, this is the cakepop for you. Thank you to Baked By Yael for your hospitality and delicious cakepops! read more

Baked By Yael - I made these at Baked By Yael's cakepop-making class! - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Get the challah subscription! Everything else is also good, but I'm super partial to having fresh challah every week. The bagels are great and reasonably priced, and I often grab the day old bagels at a discount read more

I was highly disappointed by my takeout bagel order. I ordered a plain bagel and chive cream cheese online for carryout. What I got was chive cream cheese with a thick slab of hard bread with no midsection that was hard to chew. It felt like this bagel was made with leftover dough that wasn't enough to make a normal sized bagel and they decided to sell it anyway. Baked by Yael should have better quality control for their goods and what they sell to customers to avoid this from happening to other customers. read more

Baked By Yael - Plain Bagel and Cream Cheese - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have always had good bakery items from Baked by Yael, no complains there at all. But what I found disappointing is even though I placed an order online for pick up a few hours later, they still ran out of the items I pre-paid for. What's the point of pre-ordering and pre-paying for items if they won't be available when you pick them up? Instead, these items should be set aside when the order is placed and ready to be packaged when the customer comes to pick them up. read more

Stumbled onto this restaurant while going to the National Zoo. Located directly across the street, I enjoyed a nice breakfast sandwich which was excellent - bagel was fresh and tasty. My son ordered a grilled cheese and said it was one of the best he had in a long time. The quick meal was capped off with a lemon cake pop. Highly recommend this great spot and looking forward to returning again. read more

Delicious food. This was the perfect treat after visiting the national zoo. The cake pops looked and tasted amazing. The food that my family got was delicious and we can't wait to come back! read more

Was pretty low quality stuff. Unfortunate. Got the "grilled cheese bagel" which was just awful.

Recently moved to DC and this fantastic bakery was one of my very first discoveries in my neighborhood! The bagels are fantastic and the cream cheese delicious. My favorite items however are the Duffing (donut/muffin hybrids), they're the perfect thing to bring as a house warming snack but I also always buy one with my weekly bagel order! The staff are friendly and cannot recommend this lovely spot enough, grab a duffin next time you visit the National Zoo! read more

What a treat for my allergy kids to be able to eat delicious sweet treats made with the utmost care. What a gem this place is.

As a food allergy family we were so excited to see this cute little bake shop across from the zoo on our vacation! We tried a variety of item; cake pops, bagels, chocolate chip cookies and raspberry crumble bar. Everything was delicious! I only wish we had this nut-free bakery back home! read more