I could live on their baguettes. So fresh and delicious. Stopped in on a walk and got a purple tinted iced tea with lemon that was so perfect and didn't need any sweeteners. I brought my baguette home and ate it with salted butter and strawberry preserves and It was heavenly. My husband tried a honey donut, it was okay. I also got a piece of gooey butter cake which was also fine, but it's the baguette that stole the show! On a Sunday afternoon there were a bunch of people seated outside and a few inside. We ordered and paid quickly. They had lots of gourmet food options and I look forward to coming back when I need fancy salts or other such items! read more

Know what you want before getting in line. There's not really a menu when you walk in, and by the time you get to the glass counter it's pretty overwhelming especially when people are waiting on you. Very cute space, they're known for their bread. Their pastries were good, but nothing out of this world. The bear claw ate dry, the doughnut was surprised doughy and bouncy (delicious), and the ham and cheese croissant was soggy. I would do my research next time - seems like people like their sandwiches! read more

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Outstanding DC bakery with some of the best, most delightfully flaky croissants I've found in the District so far! Located at the top of a hill in Cleveland Park, Bread Furst can be a bit of a trek to get to, but it is absolutely worth every step. This popular shop can get quite busy, so definitely take a moment to scope out the pastry case before you hop in line. They have one staff member take your order at the case, and then they'll enter it into a handheld POS system that punts your order over to the cashiers. Once you've shared your order for pastries, bread, or savories, you can hop over to the cashier to give your drink order and pay. The whole process is quite efficient, but the layout is a bit confusing and the process not super well-explained, so it can be a bit confusing the first time you visit. I usually get their classic pain au chocolat, my favorite way to judge any bakery. They execute on this traditional pastry beautifully; it is delightfully flaky and has a gorgeously laminated dough and glossy, crispy finish. It comes with a generous portion of chocolate and is generally the perfect breakfast or mid-day sweet treat, especially when paired with a cup of coffee. I've also sampled their sour cherry and sea salt cookie, which is quite fun; the cookie itself is buttery and thick, and I love the way the tart cherries and salt counterbalance the sugar to create a complex, not-too-sweet treat. read more

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The best thing on the menu is what is in their name. The bread! Sesame semolina is the right amount of crusty with toasted sesame seeds outside, use it for a sandwich, have it with a smear of butter and marmalade or dip it into a romesco or baba ghanoush-- a more elegant and less dense version of Whole Foods' now discontinued Pain de campagne. The Jambon Beurre is as Parisian as it gets. The baguette is perfect, butter satisfying, topped with good ham and gruyere. All elementary age group kids including ours were biting into honey glazed donuts and not one could be heard complaining, must be good. Lemon pound cake, a well made, delicate pound cake. After reading multiple reviews mentioning burnt bread or pastries, we were worried. Our fears almost came true in the toasted everything bagel with cream cheese, with one side dark, closer to black--some may call it burnt. But good news, I love my bagels a tad over toasted, it was a win-win. It is a very good bagel, does it stand a chance against Pearls's, no. Hazelnut ganache bar is a good cross between a fudge and a mousse, the citrus helps balance the dark chocolate and nuts. Not too sweet, great for sharing on a hike or eat it all by yourself. Least favorite item--maritozzo or the italian sweet bun--the whipped cream couldnt hide the over egginess--too eggy even for a brioche bun--plus not too much going on for it flavor wise. Service is fast, queues move quickly and ordering process is efficient, especially when compared to a a few years ago. Retail part of the store is enticing--jams, jellies, candies, crackers, wines. We stopped looking around after a point to keep ourselves from buying. Yes, they could do with more indoor seating. On a rainy day like today, it was crowded inside (which it usually is!) with everyone eyeing the 8?or so counter stools. read more

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A lovely little shop, full of snacks, some home goods, and many fresh bread/pastries and coffee. I got a bear claw and it was very flakey and had a great flavor to it. The tiramisu coffee was also quite tasty - a good balance of the coffee to the sweetness. I could probably spend thirty minutes just looking through everything in the shop. Definitely worth a little trip! read more

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I heard many great reviews of this place (despite the Yelp rating) so I wanted to try myself. I think this would be a perfect cafe in NW DC... there was plenty of seating outdoors while indoors was meant for ordering + going through their non-bakery items. I was honestly overwhelmed by the number of pastry items on display, so I got a standard berry-filled pastry item (I forgot its name). It was pretty efficient to eventually make my way to pay for my item. I will say this is probably the most expensive pastry I've ever bought anywhere in DC, and it was only above average. I'm glad I tried this place though, and I'm intrigued to come by again read more

Bread Furst - Berry Pastry (forgot the actual name) - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love Bread Furst! I have to say that you kinda need to know what to get here, and it took me a while to find out what to get and what to avoid. This is not a good place to get a bagel (too dense and small) or a sandwich (premade and sometimes soggy), but their pastries are excellent. If you're lucky, you'll stumble upon their rarely available chocolate almond croissant, which may be the best pastry I've EVER had in DC. If they're out, they almost always have pain au chocolat and canelé, both of which are nearly as good. Their coffee, though maybe a tad burnt when I had it, is much richer and more complex than what I've found at most other cafes in DC, which tend to serve acidic/fruity coffee. The workers are always super friendly and have an efficient workflow to get you your food and drinks as quickly as possible. On top of that, they have a beautiful patio right on Conn Ave surrounded by lush plant life. Overall, a place that I'm glad I gave a second and third chance to. I'll be back soon. read more

The pastries and sandwich's are delicious! Me and my dad go there often for breakfast and lunch. Every time there is great service. The only two downsides are their prices and it is always crowded because of the way you order. read more

The attached picture is what was just sold to me as a croissant at Bread Furst. But it's not a croissant, this is 2/3 of a croissant with 1/3 missing!! At these stratospheric prices, you should at least get a whole pastry. Mr Furst, you can do better, and please stop telling your bakers to burn the bread. It's not what bakeries do in France, it's just burnt! 3 stars because it still tastes good. read more

Bread Furst - 2/3 of a croissant?? Much smaller than it used to be - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ordered bagels, a loaf of bread, and chicken noodle soup via ubereats this week. Honestly, pretty disappointed by everything. The bagels are hard and chewy, and almost felt stale? The loaf is also hard as a rock (haven't tried it yet but I have low expectations). The $15 chicken noodle soup was just ok - my boyfriend is fighting a cold so wanted a nice hearty soup, he said it was good, not great. For ~$40 I would expect a lot more - we're not impressed! read more

Sandwiches were premade, not made to order. My partner and I had the chicken adobo (which is far from any adobo I've ever had) and the italian veggie sando. Bread felt tough, meat/veggie to bread ratio was disappointing. Wish it was made to order. Nice place, plenty of local goods for sale. But I'd steer away from the sandos and stick to the pastries. read more

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Everyone here was so polite and nice, but I found the food to be slightly lacking. To be fair, this place is Bread Furst, and their pastries/bread did shine. In particular, the pain au chocolate was really great. It was buttery and sweet and had a good flake - all elements of a great croissant. But Bread Furst also sold some food in its fridge, and we tried their barley soup (which was way too acidic for me), and their eggplant dip (quite bland in my opinion). I'd come back to try their other breads! They sell some home decor (e.g., dishes) and some specialty goods (e.g., different kinds of salts). read more

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I was here in December 2025 and was meaning to write a review. I was in the neighborhood early morning and needed sustenance on a tight schedule and limited options, this was nearby and looked cute, (I mean the name alone of the bakery makes your curious) ordered a smoked salmon sandwich that came with an egg on top and it was on an everything bagel. The bread was good but the egg was SO runny (I typically love a runny yolk) that the eggWHITE was also liquidy and the yolk was cold. That was not appetizing to be honest but seems to be their thing. I think they called it sloppy egg or something. I guess that should have been a warning and not a cute name for normal runny yolk. I forced myself to eat the salmon and whatever pieces of bread that was salvageable. When you walk in there are a lot of middle eastern flavors around and the staff wore head bands or hats that reminded me of Palestinian embroidery but later did some research to find it is not middle eastern owned. Bread furst was egg wurst I'm sorry the pun made me do it. read more

Bread Furst is my go to for baked goods, local goods, premade meals, and more! Highly recommend. This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion. read more

We have been meaning to try for some time. The space was very cute and was a bakery as well as a market, with food items as well. We ordered two sandwiches and a coke, together was around $40! The veggie sandwich was amazing, Jambon was skippable for us. Would want to try breakfast which closes at 1:30. Would also go back for the bread loaves! read more

So this cafe was very cute & I enjoyed walking through it. It seems like a place you'd actually stop by in Europe with the long narrow hallway & outdoor seating in the front. It was fun looking at the food being prepared but it's pretty pricey. For what we got (Veggie sandwich & chicken adobo sandwich plus a lavender latte & matcha latte), it was meh. The sandwiches were dry & I wish they were at least toasted or prepared fresh. We also got a croissant which was meh. The drinks weren't the best either, the matcha used a lower quality matcha & the latte just tasted like lavender syrup, but nothing special. I think it's a cool place to check out to get things for a picnic which is why we were there but otherwise food is subpar. read more

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3.5 stars! Came to Bread Furst around noon on a Friday and it was CROWDED. You can tell this place is popular and they're used to getting people in and out so while I applaud the fast and efficient service, it was also very rushed if not stressful. Definitely know what you want before coming or standing in line because you will not have time to read a menu and the only menu is the board. Printed menus for people standing in line would go a long way! Ordering experience aside, I got the "messy egg" which is truly super messy -- messy enough that it's not enjoyable to eat as a sandwich but the sandwhich itself was tasty - a simple bacon egg and cheese on a standout fresh English muffin. I also asked for a side of apricot jam to put on my sandwich which took it over the top it was so delicious!! But they charged me $2.50 for maybe a tablespoon of jam which is crazy! Got a vanilla iced latte which was great. Also got a croissant monkey bread which was super disappointing. Lacked flavor and was almost kind of stale. Some seating in the cafe but not much, and a fair amount of seating, maybe 8-10 tables on the patio outside. I've been meaning to come to Bread Furst for years so my expectations were high and I can't say I was blown away. Great local spot if you live in the area and I would definitely come back if I'm in the area. Will try a few more of their bakery items. Overall enjoyed my meal but wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

Being a customer of Bread Furst for over 10 years this is so disappointing. I have no idea what ingredients they put in it, but this dessert is ridiculously overpriced for its size -- $ 9.50. The business owner should be more thoughtful of his prices. I will have to think it twice before buying something there again. read more

Bread Furst - Overpriced small coconut pie - $9.50 - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Outstanding bread, baked goods, prepared food, gourmet groceries by James Baird winning baker Mark Furstenberg & team.

Ordered a variety of items via Uber since I was craving great bread and I thought it would all be good or better at this well-known Washington bakery. Wrong. The bread IS delicious -- the Rustic Sourdough makes amazing sandwiches and the Palladin Rolls are chewy and perfect to eat with a dip or anything with a sauce, or as a chewy dinner roll with butter. So I got a bunch of things to dip bread in, namely the Eggplant dip, Crab Salad and Whitefish Salad. They were all so over-salted, I had to throw them out! The Fruit & Nut Bread was burnt on the outside and so overcooked and hard within, it's hard to imagine how it got sold in that state. Such a shame because it was absolutely packed with fruit and nuts and should have been delicious. I enjoyed the Chicken pot pie although it wasn't the normal kind with gravy. This one was solid like chickeny mashed potatoes, but it was very good and I loved the generous & flaky top crust. Oh, the potato salad was good too. Uber did refund me for the Fruit & Nut bread, I imagine because I could check off "burnt or overcooked" but there was no ability to note over-salted so I had to settle for "didn't like the taste" which really isn't helpful in conveying what seems to be a legit problem. read more

Excellent sandwich and bakery spot for breakfast or lunch. Fresh items to go also. Small grocery, as you enter, of coffees, jams, pastries, etc. Line moves quickly. Tight quarters, so plan on moving outside to eat or take it with you. read more

I really enjoy everything Bread Furst offers, but I've noticed that the veggie baguette is often inconsistent. Today, it was quite spicy, with a lot of pepper seeds, which made it difficult for someone like me who prefers milder sandwiches. I'd greatly appreciate it if the veggie baguette could maintain a consistent flavor--either spicy every time or sticking to the original, milder taste. Thank you for considering this feedback! read more

If you're looking for a quick morning pick me up, Bread Furst is an awesome bakery just a quick walk from the Van Ness metro station. Although this popular bakery can be a bit overwhelming, they have a fun deli vibe with lots of bread and bakery items to choose from making it worth it. They even have a wall full of fun treats such pasta, jam, and olive oils. I wanted to try everything there and I will definitely be back! read more

What they lack in customer service and attentiveness is made up for in their bread. However, I sense the staff's rude, affluent demeanor is due to the clientele, but if the staff could extend a smile, helpful gesture or accountability, I bet the community would respond well. I'd rather eat stale bread than encounter a stale attitude. read more

The coolest bakery and cafe! They have a huge selection of breads and pantry items. Definitely get a loaf of their sourdough! read more

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Bread Furst is a 10/10. Standout items are the donuts, the blondies, the pecan pie, the biscuits, and the biscuit sandwich, the paladin loaf, the pimento cheese dip, the almond croissants, some of the other breads.... read more

I've bought whole pies three times in the past year. Each time, my friends and I agreed that the pie was spectacular. The fruit pies are not as sugary as they are in most other places. On Saturday, I got a bourbon pecan pie -- more sugary than the fruit pies but the flavors were out of this world!... read more

Came here since I really had to use the restroom and my friend needed some food in her system. It's cool that you can see the behind the scenes of bakers baking bread and pastries through a window right by the entrance. The bathroom is gender neutral, and was clean. I loved the artwork inside. My friend got an apple tart and a baguette sandwich (can't remember how it was said on the menu but essentially a ham and cheese). The prices are on the higher end, but I'd say they give a good amount of food to make it worth it. There is also a market place with different Knick knacks food items for convenience -- think tiny Nutella jars for $1.50, gummy candies, homemade hummus containers. Though there was a line, service was fast and we were in and out. I'd love to give it another shot since I treated my friend out but she had to head home right after. read more

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They knocked it out of the park with this Chocolate-Cherry Loaf for valentine's day. I got it for us in addition to a carrot cake for my hubby (his fav) since I don't love sweet stuff - it is SO soft and the crust is perfect, the chocolate is still soft and the cherries are plump and tart. Unbelievably delicious. read more

The break at this bakery was very delicious. I went on a Saturday and the line was out the door but moved fairly quickly. We ordered a BLT and a breakfast egg sandwich. The Blt was definitely the winner. I wouldn't recommend the drinks: we ordered two lattes and they were decent but not worth the price. Overall the ambiance was great and food was good but was pretty overpriced. I would probably revisit and buy a loaf of bread or more pastries. read more

Bread Furst - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here after my roommate recommended it. Stopped by with a friend for some breakfast and coffee. I was unprepared for how many great treats they had! We each got a messy egg breakfast sandwich and coffee. I also tried their seasonal lavender iced tea, which was very tasty. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Ambiance is friendly and there's some seating indoors and outdoors, though limited. They offer amazing pastries and an assortment of dry goods, spreads, pastas, cheese, and more! I felt like the more I looked the more I found. I ended taking a loaf of banana bread home with me and my roommates and I enjoyed every bite throughout the week. Can't wait to go back! read more

Bread Furst - Biscotti and other goods! - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I am not often in the Van Ness section of town, but when I have a chance to have lunch there, I head straight for Bread Furst. The sandwiches are made with such fresh ingredients. We ordered the Janbon Beurre and the Turkey with Cheese and Apple. The line moves quickly from the sandwiches and baked goods around to the cashier. I get so distracted by all the other items available for purchase, including wines, cheeses, meats, baking ingredients and spices, and other interesting flavors. Our server Karen H. got our order right, including the freshly sliced Levain bread to take home. The inside of the restaurant has limited seating, but the outdoors has about ten tables some of which are under umbrellas. read more

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I just recently tried Bread Furst after many recommendations. The first time was nice because I just got a coffee but the second time was a HUGE disappointment. I ordered a Avocado bagel and asked if I could add toppings, I was told yes. I added Vermont cheese and Tennessee bacon. I also added some Home Fries. I paid around $23. When I got back to my office, I opened the wrapper to see that they didn't add the toppings I asked for and gave me a sad soggy bagel that had no flavor. Also who adds sprouts to bagels? (Just my pet peeve) The Home Fries also had no flavor. I normally try to stomach food but this was just so bland and not what I asked for, I threw the whole thing away. What a waste of $23 and my time. I think I'll just stick with the drinks. read more

Bread Furst - Avocado Bagel - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

After watching the Somebody Feed Phil episode, I had high expectations. I'm awarding it 3 stars mainly because the service wasn't great, my decaf espresso was overpriced (one shot for $4), and my bacon and scrambled eggs sandwich was just a good bacon and scrambled eggs sandwich with a generous amount of eggs. I also tried a slice of my friend's coconut pastry and it wasn't memorable. I'm not saying that their baked goods aren't of good quality, because they are, but I believe that the place is usually crowded because of its location (busy avenue in a residential neighborhood) and the fact that they seem to be consistent. That being said, feel free to take what I just said with a grain of salt because I'm not a local. read more

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Bakeries like this remind you that it's best to have bread first in the morning. It's a blessing that this bakery makes baguettes that are sold out by the end of morning rush. But unfortunately for me, I didn't get the memo lol and arrived late afternoon (3pm) to be exact. There were so many sandwiches, bread, desserts, and local owned products to choose from. The atmosphere, itself was lively and staff enjoyed sharing about each product. I ordered a Hazelnut Ganache square. So delicious, and rich in taste. The hazelnut ganache taste reminds me of Nutella and a decadent thick chocolate with a homemade graham cracker base. Chocalate lovers and dark chocolate lovers, will not be disappointed with this dessert. Treat yourself! read more

Bread Furst - Hazelnut Ganache - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Forget Holiday Catering (Rosh Hashana 2025) It pains me to write this, since I love this place that usually does a great job but the holiday meal for Rosh Hashana 2025 was a let down, with a few surprises that spoiled the whole experience * When 'traditional brisket' is promised for a catered festive meal with guests, one would expect lean brisket slow cooked and sliced - alas this was chunks of amorphous meat with close to 50% attached fat * The Matzah Balls matched the proverbial hockey-pucks: dense and under-cooked, spoiling an otherwise good chicken soup * Honey cake should be fairly moist - but the honey-date-walnut cake was dry to the point of choking on what you bite (probably most surprising, for a stellar bakery that should know better) read more

Don't kid yourself about the small-bakery vibe. This is a factory: The persons at the counter lectured me that I would not be able to request a change (to skip the cheese) to a $13.75 sandwich because they make sandwiches ten at a time. But then it got weirder, because they also told me that I would have to wait for a sandwich because they were in the process of making a new batch. When I suggested that they could take cheese out of one of the new sandwiches, they rewound the factory tape to repeat that they don't make changes to sandwiches. Maybe they were rude because they don't like the policy. But I think a small place should be warm and accommodating. This place - not so much. read more

I've been coming here for years! I love everything about this bakery! Best baguette in DC hands down, their banana pudding and their ginger cookies are also amazing! Coffee is always strong! Love that after than pandemic it became more like a hybrid cafe! Their provisions are top notch. Service is efficient and they know how to move a morning rush! 10/10 read more

Great bakery (and more!) a short walk from the Van Ness Metro. I got a pain au chocolat, but I felt bad about making a long trip just for one pastry, so I added a lemon poppy seed muffin. Oops. It came out to just shy of $10, but I'd say it's worth it. Both pastries were delicious. The pain au chocolat had a crisp shell and a flaky crumb, with just the right amount of chocolate filling. The muffin was rich and heavily flavored with lemon and icing, teetering on the edge of being too sweet but never quite corssing over. The narrow shop is packed with other items as well, besides pastries and breads, they offer prepared foods, pasta sauces, and other snacks. It all seems to be premium product offerings, with the price to match. Excellent food, but with both the distance cost and money cost, I'm not sure how often I'll be back. read more

The food was decent. The bagel was a bit hard and very small, the cream cheese was very scarce and the lox quality could be a bit better for the price. The line situation is very confusing and disorganized, but the workers were nice and the setup of the lobby is really nice and makes up for the experience. It's very well decorated and there are lots of items to potentially purchase. read more