I absolutely love this bakery. There are so many options and the food is always fresh. Today I got a chai latte, a messy egg sandwich, a chocolate croissant and a baguette for later. There are so many options to explore especially the seasonal menu. read more

This place resembles of an authentic bakery in a village in France. Everything here is so fresh and the aroma of the flour and the baked goods fills the restaurant. Their baguette are my favorite as they ooze our freshness and warmth. They have a good selection of premade sandwiches which are super amazing. They also have a good selection of warm foods ideal for lunch out of which my favorites were the curried red lentil and healthy salads. The best is kept to the end - cakes, pastries and desserts! Simply the best. I love their apricot cookie and highly recommend it. Their crossoint heavenly as well. The servers are very friendly and make it a great experience. I am definitely coming here again. read more

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This is an addendum to my April 17 review wherein I expressed doubt that the manager would honor his promise to reimburse me (via my credit card) for an overcharge and concomitant tax and "service charge". I received my credit card statement yesterday and there was no credit applied. I believe the manager told me what I wanted to hear but had no intention of following through. Very flawed business practice...very bad taste in my mouth for this place. read more

I'm on the fence between a rating of 3 versus 4 after today's experience. In the past, I've been more impressed. But today, I ordered the ham and cheese on baguette sandwich, from their small lunch menu. It's a really generous portion of baguette, with some butter, and a thin slice of ham and thin slice of cheese. It's a pretty plain and dry sandwich so it's riding on the baguette, but theirs are not amazing (a bit dry and a flavor that's just okay). I ran out of steam eating it but was still hungry, so I packed up the rest, came home, and ate something else. Some of their other breads are better. Sweeter items like muffins and pastries are also better. read more

I am struggling to understand any low reviews of Bread Furst. This place is terrific. I've been going a long time and am happy every time I go. Maybe some things cost a little more, but for me literally every single thing is worth it. It's high quality. It tastes great. The people working there really care. It's really great. Today were are in corona isolation, I ordered baguette, another loaf of bread and a few other things. It all was delivered so fast. Maybe it's because I've not been able to go for weeks, but I swear that baguettes was the best I've had possible ever. And the chicken soup absolutely was the best I've ever had. Thank you Bread Furst! read more

I was disappointed to see that an employee (white, male) at your establishment was not masking when all the other employees and most of the customers were. He was making the business less safe for both his co-workers and the customers. It's especially concerning because a lot of the customers are elderly. read more

What silly people would give this bakery/restaurant/épicerie less than 5 stars? Silly, silly people! The bakery is absolutely outstanding, one of the best in the United States. Please don't argue with me. From the breads to the pastries (the apple tart is, dare I say, as good or better than the tarte au pommes at Poîlane in Paris) to the cookies, everything is spot on. The staff are making artisanal foods, the other foods they sell (not to sound too precious) are beautifully curated. It's a lovely, lovely place to shop. It's not a coffee shop or a lunch counter, it's a special bakery and store that happens to sell some prepared foods and drinks, all pretty good,too. Amazing place. read more

Fresh baked breads are overdone. No handicap access. Strollers struggle to enter at street level through double door vestibule. Please Install an automatic handicap door so customers can enter without a struggle. Get with the program for ADA entry! Lunch items are ready by 11, when consumers want them to take to work when you open. Coffee station dairy products run dry and assigned personnel do not attend to replenishing. Front outdoor tables require more umbrellas to protect consumers. Protect your customers from the elements. Ham sandwich is stingy on portion of ham & cheese, contains more bread than filling. The French name deceives the consumer. I try to give this place an even chance, but it plainly fails, even at this 8th attempt to see is succeed. Staff appear to be crowded by the bread making and in the rear in prep area. It's a money making machine that it not user friendly! This place needs a lawsuit for ADA access, which is probably the only way it will improve... read more

BUYER BEWARE!!! They charge a 20% mandatory "tip" for product pickups when ordered by telephone in advance. This is not a Covid curbside related pickup fee but simple price gouging. The telephone staff do not inform the caller of the 20% tip fee and they do not provide a credit card receipt when you pick up the order so you do not know what they did. read more

Beautiful bread and pastries. Pricy but worth it and tons of high quality goods such as cheeses, wines, and the like. Also pre-prepared food selections that looked scrumptious read more

I will go out of my way to get a pastry from this bakery. If you see that the passion fruit donuts are out on the counter, donut pass them up (I had to, but in all seriousness these are amazing)! I always want to buy everything at this place. They have an awesome sandwich menu, and you can pair that with some of there side dishes (soup, side salads). They sell coffee and teas as well. There is outdoor seating as well as a few tables inside. This isn't a great place for large groups but it is a lovely place to spend a few hours if the weather is nice out. read more

Exorbitant added on involuntary fees and "gratuities" for an already overpriced coffee and cookie to go

This used to be a good place but not anymore. Croissants and baguettes are always burnt. I thought maybe it was a one time thing but the last few times I've been, it's the same thing. When you ask for a croissant or baguette that's not burned they give you a dirty look. When I left the store, my clothes had a burned smell on it. For the price you pay, you shouldn't get burnt food. Between the burned food, attitude, and extra fees, I'm not going back anymore. read more

Service is a hit or a miss but they have the best chocolate croissant I've had (I've tried many, many of them throughout the country at renowned bakeries). Their biscuit sandwiches are also really good, with tons of butter and they use high quality ham. It's for sure pricy and it's a place I go when I'm in need of a special treat. I personally don't think their cookies are worth the price tag. They're very good and filling but I am a serious home baker who's taken pastry making courses and own baking textbooks, so I've made cookies like the ones they sell and can make them at home. But i recommend trying them! read more

Bread bread and more GOOD BREAD! Fresh and delicious! I love everything about this place. From the staff to the exceptional food, I will drive all the way back over here just for this bread! read more

Food is delicious, but the staff was incredibly rude. My son bumped his knee while we were checking out and cried (it hurt, he's two) and the cashier literally plugged her ears while looking at him with disgust. God forbid you have to briefly bring your child with you to pick up a take out order read more

Do not order delivery. Often items are missing or sold out. I want the complete order or to know in advance that some items are no longer available. Stay away!! read more

Conveniently located near my hotel that I'm staying for the next few days. Friendly staff but I did hear them communicating to each other about doing a better job at moving the line along.. it was awkward and made me feel rushed.. The coffee was just ok, but yes just as they recommended- I tried a passionfruit donut and it was delicious, flavorful and unique. I might have to come back before my trip is over for more! They have a lot of stuff here not just baked goods but also real food and stuff to go- interesting for a bakery. I also like the decor- fresh, earthy but cozy - a rustic way- with an cute outside section. read more

Bread Furst - Passion fruit donut! Highly recommend! - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Did an UberEat, half the order arrived. Called the restaurant and they said it was an Uber issue and not their. No matter whose fault it was, you should want to make customers happy and want the customers to eat your food and not go to another restaurant. read more

First time here. I'm not impressed. I was in line and ready to order a breakfast sandwich, but ended up not getting it due to the confused face the person on the other side had. They may only do certain sandwiches on certain days, which is fine. I just wish the staff would have said so. I'll be back another day to try again. I got a regular drip coffee with almond milk and vanilla syrup..... only to find that the almond milk was pretty much empty. Luckily I only like a few drops in my coffee, no biggie. And then I get to the vanilla syrup which is in a plastic, round, pint-sized container with no labeling. Maybe I'm tripping, but I wouldn't want this presented to me in my own house. I don't mind labels on food and beverages. Believe me, they're a welcoming site for me. I was kinda shocked that those amenities were presented in that way. I don't think this is a staff decision... it has to be a management decision. If I'm wrong, so be it. But there's an immediate upgrade that I'd make ASAP. I'll be back to experience the menu, but this first check-in didn't impress me. Maybe I'll have an updated review on my next visit related to how good the food is or how awesome the staff is, but I didn't feel it THIS time. Just my short take on a random Thursday morning. These visits matter, but don't take it to heart. read more

Tasty and it ought to be at these prices. Two chocolate croissants, two medium teas = $25. I realize we're in upper NW but dang.

I never thought I would opt for a blondie over a brownie until I tried the blondies at Bread Furst. They're so good and I sometimes stop by just to pick these up. I live in the neighborhood and am a semi-regular customer. In addition to their delicious pastries, they've got a great selection of artisanal pantry items, great coffee, and friendly staff. They've also been good about managing their customer capacity since COVID hit. I feel lucky to have them as my local bakery! Also try: honey glazed doughnuts (they're like lovely, comforting clouds); sesame semolina bread; ham and cheese biscuits; and of course, the baguettes! read more

I wouldn't call the food quite 5 stars, but for the money and how well they run it, I'll bump them up a star. This is NOT a coffee shop where you sit for hours, they want you in and out. Lots and lots of bread to choose from. For breakfast you can get frittata's, sandwiches, all kinds of options. I havn't been for lunch, but I'm sure they do it well. If I went to American University I'd be here all the time. read more

No longer a favorite, sad to say I've witnessed a decline, food order continues to be wrong, not for me to decide why!. I'm also not sure that the staff is ever listening to my order. Coffee is never right,so I've lost interest in coming. I always leave a gratuitous gratuity, regardless of the way I've been treated! This DC charge has now made up my decision, goodbye read more

I'm so upset that I live out of town and can't enjoy this adorable bakery more often. The breakfast/brunch food is phenomenal, vibe is nice and relaxed, you can watch them make bread right in front of you, and the coffee is super good! If you're hungover (or not), get the messy egg! The quiche, biscuit, and chocolate croissant were really good too! --We were hungry :) Oh and if you have kids, there's a little table just for them with some toys and things to color on!!! read more

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Great breads and pastries but prepare for a bit of chaos as there is a lot of shuffling around beteeen ordering, laying and seating. Perfect for amazing pastries and coffee but a limited weekend lunch menu. I loved the cannele (few bakeries even make them) and the classic ham sandwich on baguette was great. read more

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Sensational apple pie--always get a mini one to take home. Excellent coffee--pricing is moderate and ceramic cups are generous in size, feel great in one's hand. Coffee can be purchased in a to-go paper cup, but I do appreciate chinaware. The prepared hot and cold foods are okay. I've tried some items from the Lunch, Brunch and Weekend menus; nothing wows me. I stick with the traditional baked goods (croissants are reliable) and hot drinks. Staff possesses good attitudes and hustle. It's pretty tight quarters inside. The space is narrow and deep; reminds me of a submarine. Saturday mornings are especially packed. When the weather is warmer, outdoor seating provides relief. The owner is quite a delightful character and on the scene a lot. Bread Furst has a loyal patronage and only been open for a year and a half. I am a quiet person and it takes some mettle for me to enter here. Figuring out how to place an order and then where to wait for it can be a challenge. I must say, though, it's a curious establishment and offers oodles of food items for sale. read more

I've been here several times for breakfast and to pick up pies for special events. Honestly, I don't understand why there's so much hype around it. They sell good but not great items which are usually on the dry and crunchy side. Plus what they do sell is about 2-4x what you would pay at a grocery store. The only exception is their apple pies, but again, you may get sticker shock after your purchase. So I'll come here when others parties insist on it, but I don't see the value. read more

One of my favorite bakeries + more in the DMV! First of all when you walk in it smells like absolute heaven. I love to get their mozzarella baguette sandwich (I forget the exact name) and every time I SWEAR I will only eat half and every time I always eat the entire thing in minutes. Their pastries are great and so are their lattes. This is my favorite place to go though to pick up dessert to bring to someone's home for dinner. They're beautiful enough that they make a nice gift and the taste lives up to the beauty. Would recommend to anyone who wants a nice treat but may be a little too pricey for an every day coffee and pastry (but still justifiable... it's that good). Also I catered the Jewish High Holidays from here this year and it was PERFECT! read more

More like anxiety first. Although Bread Furst recently renovated their space (Fed/March 2019) and changed the ordering layout for the better, the whole experience can often be so overwhelming that I am usually exhausted by the time I get my food-so much so that I don't even bother coming here on the weekends anymore. Nonetheless, Bread Furst does generate such a big crowd because they truly do make a fresh, clean breakfast. Bread Furst is a staple to our Van Ness community and we're lucky to have them. Over everything, I really do wish Bread Furst would remove the sign at the front door telling customers "not to use laptops/electronics while dining"- I too wish we could live in a world without work; but alas we must and sometimes a coffee and bagel makes it a whole lot better. read more

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

It's obvious from the marble, to the baked goods, the cohesion between the employees, to the location of this place: this is a neighborhood staple. You bring your mom, your dad, your kids, your entire family here on a Sunday or Saturday morning. The food here is amazing. From the sandwiches which will impress. To the baked goods that go well past impressing. The brownies and triple chocolate chip cookies, oh dear, the best I've ever had. The staff are happy and so helpful. They seem like they want to work here. Everything about this place is great. Now the bad. Don't ever, ever, ever, ever, come here on a Saturday or Sunday morning. It's a hot mess! You're struggling to grab a little piece of real-estate to munch on your little food. When I say little, the tables are ultra small to ensure you and your family's discomfort. The last time we were there, I ended up pouring my water into my dish. I wanted to say, "hey, your little place is so cramped that this happened." I decided to not complain as they were overwhelmed - why make someone's day bad? So, I just bought another piece of pie. YUM!. My suggestion: Eat the amazing food. Buy and take it home or to some place where you can manage to sit down. Just not here. Please, just not here. read more

Ok look.. Bread Furst is fine, and sometimes I have to go here on Mondays when Little Red Fox is closed. But I am Very upset they have no banana bread (or ANY breakfast treat bread for that matter (i.e., pumpkin bread, zucchini bread, lemon poppy bread, blueberry something bread, etc). How you gonna call yourself Bread Furst and not have breakfast breads -- the first breads of the morning. Additionally, they don't have matcha lattes, which I'm also miffed about. I do like their $11 baguette with butter and ham though. read more

Bought this $50 chocolate hazelnut Yule Log from Breadfurst for Christmas. Usually, my family will buy our Buche de Noel from Bread & Chocolate, but we felt like trying a new bakery this year. This cake from Breadfurst was too embarrassing to even put on the table!!! Neither the appearance (very turd-like and lackluster), nor the taste of the cake (which was dry, barely tasted of hazelnuts, and the "icing" was hard like pure chocolate) comes close to rivaling that of Bread & Chocolate...or probably Safeway for that matter. Taking my business back to Bread & Chocolate! read more

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This bakery had so much potential, so I've given them more chances than usual. I've been here three times over the course of a year, and each time my experience has been worse, so I'm never going again. The layout is really disorganized and nobody knows who will help them order. So it ends up feeling like a crowded bar where the employees help whoever they want, whenever they want, and everyone is competing for service. Nobody seems happy to be working there and many of the patrons are old privileged grouchy people who are super nasty about getting helped first, despite when they arrived. You can get bread elsewhere in DC. Not worth the trouble and cost. read more

Can't beat the fresh bread. I took off a star because for the second year in a row, they ran out of Hanukkah donuts (Sufganyot) and did not make any more, nor indicated that they would on the day before and day of the holiday. There were large orders of the donuts waiting for pickup, but none available for a single person. Considering the bakery caters to Jewish holidays, they have not done a good job with this specific, hard-to-find pastry in the DC area. In NJ/NY, never a problem. read more

Since Firehook left Cleveland Park this has been my go-to for good pastries and breads in the area when I want to splurge. I also appreciate how the Van Ness location pivoted to a market during the pandemic. Prices are steep, but the quality is pretty good. read more

I've been wanting to check out Bread Furst for years, based on the press that this bakery has received, but the anticipation didn't match up with the reality for me. When you walk in, you're greeted with the smell of fresh bread from their massive ovens. Most of the storefront is devoted to baking, meaning that there's very little room to actually sit and have your coffee and breakfast - just some small two-tops, an uncomfortable counter, and a communal table. The orange cranberry scones looked beautiful, but beauty can be deceptive. I think someone in the kitchen turned to the wrong page in their cookbook, baking 'stones' instead of 'scones'. That one letter makes a big difference, with my scone/stone easily having the potential to serve as a doorstop - hard outside, dried-out inside. Right into the bin it went. I also ordered a large coffee, and what I got was a 12 ounce cup, which I don't think would be considered large in anyone's book. The most polite word I can use to describe the person who took my order is 'efficient'. The bakery is all hustle-bustle, packed tight on a Saturday morning, and I think Bread Fursts's popularity is mostly due to the fact that there are very few early morning options in Van Ness. This place just isn't for me, so I de-camped to Bourbon Coffee in Tenleytown, a much more inviting setting with great Rwandan coffee. If you're in this part of Northwest, I'd suggest you do the same. read more

Bread Furst - Orange cranberry scone/stone - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent food, excellent service! This is the cutest bakery with great food. Come here if you want instagrammable food that also tastes excellent read more

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

Good prices, good bakery items, wide selection to choose from. Very nicely set up and layed out. read more

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

Had eaten a baguette from this place before (which was delicious!) so I was excited to try out the store itself. Not sure if my timing was bad (late on a Sunday) but unfortunately the food didn't meet my expectations. Got a chicken salad sandwich, which was just ok (a little dry and bread didn't stand out which I would've expected from a bakery). The hot chocolate wasn't as sweet as I'd have liked and the ginger molasses cookies were decent. Given the high prices and reputation, I was expecting more. If I were to return, I might try a different time or just stick to the baguette. read more