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.

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

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

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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

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

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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

This bakery/cafe is excellent! I love this bakery! The pastries are really good. Especially the croissants. They were without a doubt the best regular croissants I've ever had. And believe me, I've traveled to Paris, Spain, US, Japan and Seoul. They are so buttery and flaky!! I also love the cinnamon balls, they are delicious bite sized treats! The service is really friendly and helpful! If u are ever in Washington DC, this is a bakery you must visit!! read more

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I bought cookies and brioche and they both tasted really great. But I felt the restaurant is too clouded for the pandemic. I wish they were controlling the number of customers. read more

Such a cute neighborhood place that really feels like a European bakery. It's so nice being able to see the bakers and ovens through the glass as soon as you walk in, and the counters are piled high with treats that clearly just came out of those ovens. I tried a lime cruller and their daily special of schnecken, which was a bit like a cinnamon roll with walnuts. The lime cruller was a pleasant surprise- I've never had a doughnut with citrus flavor, and it was perfectly fresh. I think I'd be here every day if I lived nearby! read more

I'm sitting in Bread Furst eating an okay croissant and one of the worst coffees that I have ever paid for. It's a latte, and not only is the espresso badly done but the stupid barista scalded the milk and then made a half-assed attempt to put some latte art on it with the crispy foam. The reason I'm eating a croissant at 130pm on a Sunday is that they ran out of just about everything else. Everything. I would leave and go elsewhere, but I'm planning to meet several people here in about 20 minutes. The only thing that was still in stock was tunafish sandwiches ($10 each). If I knew the chef had jumped into the ocean and speared a tuna, brought it back to DC on the same day, prepared the meat and then sold it to me on a sandwich, I'd pay that price. But as it is, some sad little sandwich (the only thing left on the menu)...forget it. This is DC, I have other options. And that's another thing, everything is kind of expensive here. This could be such a great place and it just isn't. I cannot fathom how they could blow it like this, but now I know why other competitors like Little Red Fox have lines around the block and this place, which is ostensibly nicer, is second tier. read more

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

Love this place. High quality breads and pastries, good service and reasonable prices make this on my "repeat visits" list. I had the delicious ham &cheese on a biscuit along with the mini-Monkey bread. Both were delicious. Took a baguette home. Perfection. I could not believe previous reviews criticizing the coffee and sandwich prices: What planet are these Yelpers on? Starbucks has been charging $4.00 + for coffee for over a decade. This is D.C. Everything is expensive here! Also, what newbies to the city may not know is that there are no decent bread bakeries in town. So having Breadfurst is a huge thing for people (like me) who love the Euro-style baguettes and other breads. Hurray, Breadfurst. You are fabulous and we need you! read more

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When I first walked up to the bakery, I was a little surprised that it was right next to a car wash. I also was slightly surprised that there was a group of 6 - 8 sitting outside. It was a tad cold, but otherwise lovely. Then again, I had just traveled 9 miles by foot and was a little concerned I had a disheveled smelliness to me and didn't want to be labeled. In any case, I strode in and was instantly impressed. Before I walked through the vestibule, I saw a guy making bread. As I walked into the bakery itself, so many people were around, and I continued to be impressed by the size of this place, which extended quite a ways back from Connecticut Ave. In addition, there were so many beautiful loaves of bread, pastries, and Passover and Easter offerings this morning. Eun greeted me and I told her it was my first time. She welcomed me and highlighted a few of her favorites after I asked for recommendations. I settled on a slice of carrot cake ($7/slice), a peanut butter cream pie, a croissant, a chocolate croissant, monkey bread, and a baguette. I also decided to order a 12 ounce $4 chai latte. My order came out to $30.15. I should also note that Eun was very customer friendly and told me she would bring my slice of cake (since it was the first of the carrot cake) out with the cream pie. She found me at the front of the bakery and presented me two plastic containers with a smile. I moved to the back after a few seconds because I saw more space and it gave me an opportunity to see the food and what people were ordering. It also allowed me to wait for my chai and down a gratis glass of ice cold water away from the main entrance. I ended up eating the croissant and a couple of nibbles of monkey bread, which is flavored with chocolate and sugar. Yum. I then finished the monkey bread at home a few minutes later and ate the chocolate croissant at home. This afternoon I tried some of the baguette. I appreciate many of the reviews but have to admit all the breads I ate were slightly burnt. It was apparent by the dark nature of the croissants, which you can argue contributes to its flakiness but I've had flaky croissants without burnt taste or appearance. Same goes for the baguette. The ends of the baguette taper off so I suspect that's why it's easy the ends are burnt. The wax paper the monkey bread is wrapped in sticks to the bread and is not easy to peel off, again, perhaps because it's been baked too long. I still have the carrot cake and cream pie and hold out hope they are closer to perfection. It could just be my batches were overdone. As I was getting up, Eun, with a smile, asked how things were, and she said to come back and try other things. She was super nice, as were all the other people I saw behind the counter. A couple of cons: I wish they had a menu; I wish they gave me a receipt; I wish I knew what I paid for some of the items. A couple of pros: charming place with blue and white striped awning, free water, lots of selection, metro accessible. So as of now, A-OK. I'm hoping dessert will be great and I can bump it up to 4 stars. read more

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So happy this place is here, in an area of town badly in need of some coffee and pastries. Thankfully, Bread Furst's offerings are top notch. We had to try the donuts. I understand they change up the flavors, and the day we went they were serving up honey glazed and blackberry glazed. They were incredibly fresh, so tasty. A fresh donut makes all the difference. The glaze is sweet but actually doesn't have a ton of flavor, but it's not needed - I could eat a batch of these things plain they are so good. I tried a cookie made with cherries and cashews, too. Oh my god. So good. Again, soft, fresh, and the mix of flavors works incredibly well. Whatever they have out, I always need to try something, because it is all top notch. Bakery wizards are at work back there. I also love to get my caffeine fix and go with a double espresso. It is a solid choice, they have flavorful espresso brewing, better than the norm. The decor is very clean and homey. There are a few tables including a long picnic like table, and not usually overrun with people, so it might be a decent option for bringing a book. The one thing holding them from 5 stars is that they have the worst ordering system ever in life. I cannot believe they have not fixed this considering how long they've been open. You get in line and while you wait have to flag down one of the guys in back to order before you get to the cashier. It's very haphazard, and the people taking the orders never know who's turn it is or who ordered what. It doesn't seem like the people in line or the employees know what's happening, and considering that there is usually a line, it adds unnecessary stress and frustration to the experience. I don't think I've ever been here without hearing at least one person in line expressing confusion. Still, a must-try. read more

If you want to see the bakery in action this spot provides a cool experience. Not much seating offered unfortunately but it's a grab and go type of place. Try the bread! This place is an award winning bakery. read more

Love all of the pastries, especially the Paladin. I've yet to have anyone not rave over it when I bring it to a gathering. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and professional as well! Only lament is that they open at 8. Since when did bakeries start with bankers hours? Whatever happened to them opening like at 6? read more

This is a review as much for the owners as anyone, your breads and pastries are good, but in my opinion it appears that more than one member of your counter staff is visibly high and making mistakes as a result. The person who took our order took five seconds of complete blank stare to parse any question we had. They then confused our order, followed by getting our name wrong on the order. Now the fun part -- among other things, we ordered an everything bagel with lox and cream cheese, which was then handed to us by another slow, confused, red-eyed employee. After taking a bite, it was clear they had confused something -- instead of cream cheese they had put something more like cream cheese frosting on the bagel. It was white, creamy, and highly sweetened. There was what appeared to be cream cheese frosting on the carrot cake, so maybe it was that. Honestly, I was hoping this would be some serendipitous mistake, and I would go in there every Sunday and order an everything with lox and frosting, but it was sadly terrible. Again, your pastries were fine, we bought a loaf of bread and that looked really good, but maybe you want to ask your crew to cut back on the vaping during work, because it was a little more like being in a dispensary than a bakery. read more

I'm on a hunt for the best brownie in DC and unfortunately it's not here -- but I still enjoyed my visit! It's a cute little bakery with several treats that really do taste amazing, the brownie was just far too rich and chocolatey for me. The bananas foster cakes is my absolute favorite, and unfortunately I don't think they sell them anymore. Either way, there are other things worth trying here (like the scones) and all the staff from one end of the counter to the next are all so pleasant. read more

Simply.. the bread is a big WOW. Freshly baked French bread.. with a cup of coffee, nothing more can make my day. read more

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Simply the best in the neighborhood. I'd eat every meal here if i could afford to do so. The staff are so friendly, i love going in and seeing familiar faces. read more

Worth the wait but definitely a hectic experience if it's your first time there. I met up with friends on a Sunday so it was going to be crazy. Most tables were taken but we snagged a spot by the counter and took turns ordering. It can be hard to determine where the lines begin and end for ordering, pickup and paying but most folks are pretty up front with telling you what line they're in. Once you figure out the lines, their menu is posted up on the chalkboard and on small menu cards. I ordered the messy eggs, bagel and cream cheese and the chocolate croissant. The messy eggs came over a bagel which wasn't noted on the menu so I saved the bagel and cream cheese for later. The messy eggs were sooooo good. If you like your eggs a little wet and super cheesy these are for you. Not a ton of pepper but the salt level was spot on and they give you enough to share with another person if you're ordering croissants as well. The chocolate croissant was super flaky, buttery and full of chocolate. The size was standard and had me satisfied. It's a fun place to grab breakfast but be prepared to come early or wait for a seat. If you're grabbing and going you just have to pay attention when they call out orders. Overall I would go back here for my breakfast needs anytime. read more

So bummed out to see any bad reviews for this place!! We live one block away and it's our every weekend spot. Awesome coffee - hot and cold lattes are delicious and the cold brew is great. My boyfriend is devastated any time their delicious chocolate croissants are sold out. All their sandwiches are super dank - the brisket, ham and cheese, and Reuben are all 10/10. Great baguettes and rolls. There can be lines but it moves fast. Not cheap but you get what you pay for!!!! Support a wonderful local business. read more

Best canelés in DC. Very efficient staff that keep things moving quick, I appreciate that. Will forever miss the passionfruit crullers, I don't think I'll ever find anything like that again. The customers are the only downfall of this place, I've witnessed a lot of rude and snarky customers towards the employees and it irks me. Also note they do not take cash! Love this place and will dearly miss it when I move away from the dmv area. 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

They are price gauging since the pandemic started. They began offering some grocery items, like Bonne Maman jelly but at terribly inflated prices. The same jelly is between $3 to $4 a block away at the grocery store, they have in on the shelf for $9.50. Also, they only sell bakery items in little bags of three, not individually, so you have to buy three which triples the price. They are taking advantage of the situation the pandemic has caused and should be ashamed. Don't support them. read more

I honestly don't understand all the high reviews this place receives. The bread and pastries are ok but certainly not outstanding. The staff here is above average rude and unhelpful and the set up of the store is quite unpleasant and claustrophobic. Those two factors alone would make me want to stay away from breadfurst but there are two more to add to the mix: annoying entitled rude customers and very high prices for every day items. They now carry groceries due to the pandemic but they charge outrageous prices for them. The extra stuff only makes the place more crowded and unpleasant. I would stay away and not believe the hype. read more

Two Issues: 1) I was given old, moldy food that they tried to hide by removing the label 2) one of the dish does not even contain the ingredients it says its suppose to and instead had old mushy mushrooms (aka not at all the dish I ordered) I placed an order via ubereats. The food comes in those plastic clear containers that cooked food at Whole Foods comes it. I immediately noticed that they tried removing the top label off of the containers which I imagine had the real date in which the food was made. First thing I notice when I open the brussle sprout and veg salad is that theres mold...so of course im not eating that. Second thing I realized is that both on their menu and on uber eats (and even on the freaking container) the salad is supposed to have sweet potatoes. Its kind of the thing that fills out the whole dish. Well it doesn't have that. Instead, its just a few pieces of Brussel sprouts and a bunch of mushy mushrooms. No where on the package or the menu does it say its suppose to have mushrooms, which is a big safety issue. Safe to say I will never be eating here again read more

Rows and rows and rows of fresh pastries and loaves of bread. Shelves full of house pickled vegetables, homemade sauces, and gourmet cheese selections. My husband and I went on a Saturday morning (Bread Furst's busiest time and day), but the line wasn't too bad. Plus it was worth the wait to dig into two Messy Egg sandwiches with bacon and cheese. Unbelievably delectable, and yes, very messy. My mouth is watering a bit just thinking about the pile of tarragon scrambled eggs, thick cut peppery bacon, and melted cheese stuffed between two homemade English muffins. Is it Saturday yet? We also split a buttery croissant, and it took me straight back to a January I spent in Paris in high school. It was the best croissant I've had since then. Since it was raining outside, we were unable to snag one of the few indoor tables so we sat on a brick ledge outside under a tree. I think I'd enjoy a Messy Egg sandwich just about anywhere. We left thanking the heavens that we live right across the street. Bread Furst will be a weekly stop for us. read more

Bread Furst - Bread Furst, a crowning jewel in the Van Ness neighborhood - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bread furst always has delicious hot food and excellent pastries. Their sesame tahini cookies are delicious. Recommendation to the owner - About 2 years ago, I had this amazing nut shortbread bar, and it seems that you stopped serving this. Please bring this back! read more

Bread Furst - BRING THIS BACK! - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I would trade crypto for bread rolls and pastries from Bread Furst. I stopped here before my flight home and the treats felt like a hug. The ham and cheese croissant was perfectly flaky and buttery. I get hungry just thinking about it. The chocolate chess pie (or something similar- it's been a few weeks) was also delicious. I also got drip coffee, which was strong and flavorful. The shop itself is beautiful and carried a wide array of grocery and kitchen items. I wished I'd had more time to explore the space. The staff weren't overly friendly but they weren't rude and the place was really busy so everyone was quickly working on something and I still got taken care of quickly and promptly. Thanks for the great experience! read more

Donuts and croissants...OMG yes! Always super fresh and perfect!! I keep telling myself that I'm going to try the actual food next time but it's so hard to pass on the sweets! Some times I end up getting both donuts and croissants! read more

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What a lovely little joint! Very sweet --no pun intended -- spot to pick up croissants, monkey bread, cinnamon scones (particularly recommend). Free PARKING (!!) is also available out back, which distinguishes Bread Furst from just about every other coffee shop in NWDC. I truly love the tasty AF pre-prepared Mac and Cheese in the to-go fridges. How fondly I remember that nightly treat. Also. Bravi to the staff, helpful and cheery. Another notable: the glass encasing towards the back of the shop, meaning you can SEE the baking equipment, dough, pasty cutting etc in real time! Now, I have only one qualm. The "order-in-front-of-the-pastry-shelf-then-wait-to-pay-at-the-cashier-and-mention-your-order-there" setup. In effect, this means selecting treats on the spot without having time to peruse the chalkboard menu while STILL waiting in a (typically lengthy) line; doubly vexatious. At times the ordering process can also feel a bit confusing -- it is not always clear which associate to address. Overall, though, the following words come to mind when describing Bread Furst: aromatic, quaint, adorable! Really hope others will give it a try! read more

I always plan on just grabbing 1 thing from Bread Furst, but walk out the door arms full of bread, pastries, and sandwiches. My favorites thus far: -Brioche loaf: Really buttery and rich tasting, perfect to pair with soups or salad. -Messy egg sandwich: this thing is super messy! Globs of loosely scrambled eggs atop a simple english muffin (though sometimes I ask to sub a croissant!) gives you nothing to complain about. Add bacon to experience super crunchy salty goodness, which goes nicely with the creamy eggs. -Chocolate chip cookies: classic, chocolatey, hard to pass up when they're staring you down at the checkout. read more

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I started my morning with monkey bread and a latte. the monkey bread was crispy and doughy in all the right ways. It was a bit difficult to find seating, but the atmosphere was warm and bustling. It would be hard to find seating for a large group, but was a great place to meet a friend to catch up. One downside--no wifi, so probably not the best place to get work done. read more

I am surprised that Bread Furst only has 3.5 stars. It has great quality food and is one of the best bakeries in the district. Their ham & cheese biscuit is to die for as are their messy egg sandwiches. Their bagels are OK but the quality of their bread makes up for all. read more

Despite the lines getting longer, the quality and efficiency of service has kept up to Bread Furst's rising popularity. What a joy it is to see the septuagenarian Head Baker/Owner Mark Furstenberg in action, beaming with a genuine smile and quiet confidence, helping his team behind the counter and in the kitchen, greeting and answering questions from patrons, to clearing tables! Compelled by previous visits, my dining companion and I ventured out to more offerings, to which we were deliciously rewarded! Among our new favorites: - Doughnuts (Lime or Honey Glazed): The new king of DC for this fried bagel-shaped dessert, BF's rendition is classic with a beautifully yeasty aroma, balance of springiness and body in its texture, and just enough of a sweet accent from the glaze. The lime has a nice hit of citrus flavor, while the honey gives off its subtle natural fragrance. Since they are so satisfying, sharing 1 or 2 between me and my DC is plenty ($3 or $6 well-spent!). - Lemongrass Cheesecake Bite: With a occasional zing of lemongrass flavor, they have pleasantly smooth with a pleasantly crumbly base--$3 for every 7.25 square inch piece of blissful indulgence! - Vegetable Frittata: An outstanding egg-based pie with a thin potato layer, broccoli, tomato, cheese, and fresh parsley, the portion and flavors are excellent. When it comes out warm, all the better to enjoy the aromas and gooey cheese! - Rhu-Bar: An expert balance of tartness, sweetness, and texture, its nomenclature is perfect, albeit a very many steps above your typical health bar! - Cheeses: From cheddars, bries, to bleus, BF carries quite a variety of fine cheeses at tasting-friendly small portions. read more

Definitely a little on the cramped side, I wouldn't really plan on spending a long meal in there. If the weather is nice, I'd recommend sitting outside. The breads are excellent, and the rotating pastries are delicious (flavors change frequently!) Their doughnuts have a unique yeasty flavor, more like a beignet, that I'm quite fond of. And if you like english muffins, it's difficult to go back to thomas's after theirs, grab a bag to take home for breakfast sandwiches. read more

The dozen croissants I purchased were nice BUT charging extra to take the order over the phone and another additional charge to bring them curbside plus adding a tip was over the top! $51 for 12 croissants. There are too many other great bakers in town. I had 2 full meals at Matchbox for the same price. read more

Stopped in here to pick up a quick coffee and sandwich. Cute little place. It has select groceries, like artisan cheeses, honeys, and quinoa. You could probably find all the ingredients for very specific meals. I ended up with two sandwiches because I couldn't decide, and I have to say they were both delicious. The cafe au lait was pretty standard! No complaints! read more