I LOVE Bread Furst. It is a treasure here in DC. BUT, I would never ever order the brisket sandwich again. There was so much pure beef fat on the sandwich that had to throw it away. Frankly, it made me gag. One expects some fat with brisket, but not more fat than meat. This experience is completely inconsistent with other experiences I've had. And it wasn't cheap, either, at $15. I expect better. FWIW, I'm not some pissy customer with a bone to pick. I will go back, but not for a brisket sandwich. read more

The best pasty I've had in DC, hands down. I would never have run across this gem had my Dad not tried to rent a car from the Enterprise down the street. VanNess is certainly not where I think of to go for new eating excursions, but I am so thankful that I have been! They have a wide variety of baked goods, ranging from muffins to artisan breads, and everything in between. I was very impressed with the espresso drink that I had. It's not cheap, but the quality is unparalleled. read more

Great bakery in van ness. Always has great fresh bread and pastries. Amazing quiche. A little expensive but the quality is there. read more

Bread Furst - Veggie quiche and croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is my favorite bakery in DC. I'm stunned it only has 3.5 stars - it should be 4.5 minimum! The floor plan is the only challenge since the space is tight and it's often crowded. Go during off-peak times and you'll have no problem. Everything is delicious and made fresh daily. I live in the neighborhood and smell the freshly baked bread every morning. My favorites are the croissants (pain au chocolat, pain au raisin, and ham & cheese), the doughnuts, and the canneles, but everything is GOOD. On weekends, the messy egg with bacon and cheese is a go-to, but the French toast and breakfast polenta are also top notch. Love love love. read more

These guys know how to make a decent cappuccino! I also had a chocolate croissant and it was tasty as well.

This is a new find for us! We have driven by for years and finally decided to pop in, and I am so glad we did! Everything we have sampled so far has been delicious! For me, the stand outs have been the ginger cookies and the donut. This is a very good donut. I wouldn't expect something this tasty from a place that wasn't a donut specialty store. It was light, pillowy and perfectly sweet. Like others have said - there is seating, but it's outside only and limited. There is also limited parking in the back. The move is to get a car wash and pick up baked goods while you wait! read more

Ooooo yes! The displays are rounding out even more nicely because there are sandwiches, salads, antipasto, pickles and other kitchen staples to compliment your meal laid out in cases and in counter tops. The cakes look layer-iffic, and the pies homemade-like beauty. Everyone is patient, friendly and continues to be helpful and informative. I am excited for the food offering expansions and to support local, made in store salads by the pound to pair with their delicious breads- mmmmm baguette, olive levain and ancient grains!! read more

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We stayed at the hotel near this bakery. Hence, it was my go to place for breakfast. I was perplexed by how fancy this bakery was and why it was located next door to a car wash. My favorite was the monkey bread. I highly recommend it. It was light and tasty. It went well with a cup of coffee. This year, we are heading to Washington DC again. I'm looking forward to heading to this bakery. read more

I don't care for their coffee at all or their breakfasts (neither is particularly tasty and they're both overpriced) but their au pain chocolat is amazing and better than some that I had in France. So buttery, flaky, and chocolately. Seriously amazing. That alone made me want to give them 3 stars but service here is weird. The layout of the shop is annoying and the vibe is a little obnoxious from the hipster uniforms to the impersonal service. For such a small and local place I was disappointed by the lack of warmth. The best I can describe the attitude from staff is like, 'we're so popular, we don't have to be nice'. And they are popular. The place is a zoo on the weekends and I have no idea why other than the lack of options in Van Ness; otherwise known as the culinary wasteland. So good luck getting a seat here (especially outside) unless you work from home or wake up crazily early. So no for a neighborhood hangout but yes, if you're strictly just coming for the bread. Surprisingly Starbucks neat UDC has a better hangout vibe. read more

I am going to miss this place. I came here twice in a row for breakfast and if I lived in DC I would be here everyday. It's so fresh and so good. I tried their and cheese biscuit and passion fruit donut. The ham and cheese biscuit is the best. Crunchy, buttery, flaky...everything a biscuit should be. I wish I had time to try more things. One patron highly recommended their meatball sandwich which looked incredibly good but I didn't have time to try it, maybe some other time. read more

Bread Furst - Ham and cheese biscuit. So simple, so delicious. - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm very grateful that this establishment opened in our neighborhood, which has been losing decent places to eat for years. The pastries are delicious. The croissants and pain au chocolates are flaky and buttery, the pain au raisin is sweet and moist, and the donuts are light and sugary, but still substantial. Also, try the monkey-bread, made of chocolate chips and croissant dough. The bread is also above average. The prices are undeniably steep, and the line often long. (Although it moves at a decent clip.) read more

Tons of coffee grinds in my coffee, which was off-putting. The pumpkin muffin was delicious though. Small, but very moist and light. This place gets packed. Line circles to the back, but don't worry, they do a great job at burning and churning through orders. Picking up orders can get a tad bit confusing. At times you here names being called out, other times, drinks are just placed on the counter. I wouldn't come back for coffee, but the muffin I had was delicious and the other dishes looked amazing. The space is amazing and large. I like that you can watch bread being made and that they have many staff members to accommodate the large crowds. read more

Excellent butternut squash soup, only average chicken sandwich, and the price was a rip-off. $24 for those two items plus a small bottle of water, and they did the incredibly annoying thing of presenting a screen with tip options for something you're buying at a counter. You must be joking. The only place to sit is the small front patio, which is unheated and unkempt, with piles of dead leaves around the feet of the tables. The business succeeds because it's in a wealthy suburb where the inflated prices don't cause jaws to drop, but it's not a great experience and I won't be back. read more

Sunday evening: 4:30 pm there were no lattes because they were closing at 5pm and shut down the machine. Then gave me a regular coffee, after confirming it was decaf (kept me up till 2 am). I won't recommend it any longer. read more

The breads and other products are truly superb! Things are expensive, but you get what you pay for. The service, however, is horrible. If you ask for a bagel toasted with cream cheese and cut in half to eat there sometimes it will come the way you ask for it. Sometimes it won't be cut, sometimes they will put it in a bag. Sometimes, they will wrap it and put it on a plate and sometimes they will just forget about you all together. Perhaps, it's part of its charm. But, I don't get it. Spend more time training your staff and perhaps pay as much attention to service as the quality of your products. read more

Only had the espresso donut, but the atmosphere is really open, breezy, and laid back. The donut is on the chewier side but still airy and not too sweet (which is how I like it). Glaze is not overpowering. No wifi I think. Must try the frittata and croissant next time. Wish they made sandwiches with their fancy delicious looking breads! (But looking at other pics, I think they do... just not during breakfast time?) read more

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Was recommended we stop by here for their canelé, so we popped in for Sunday breakfast. I didn't see any canelé in the display and thought they might have been seasonal. When I mentioned having come in specifically for them, the gentleman behind the counter went back to check on them. He let me know they'd be out in 20 or so minutes. We ordered the raspberry donut and vegetable frittata. My goodness! What a tasty donut! Fluffy and rich with a raspberry glaze that packs a zingy punch. Vegetable frittata also recommended with a delightful mix of veggies and a healthy topping of gooey cheese! P.S. The canelés were transcendentally good fresh from the oven and still a bit warm on the custardy inside. Well worth the wait! read more

I went in to Bread Furst today and bought their Beet Salad, Baguette and was looking at their Scones. They had chocolate chips - I asked "Do you have any scones without chocolate chips..plain?" I guess this was very amusing for the 2 young men behind the counter. They chuckled aloud about asking for scones - plain. I said - "I just wanted a scone without chocolate chips". I found it irritating as the first thing you are asked as you make your purchase is what tip would you like to give? Katdwyer5 read more

What do you get when you bring a casual, high quality dining establishment in a neighborhood with a longstanding Burger King and Car Wash? You get an unassuming restaurant that somehow stands out from everything else around it. I went to Bread Furst with my family, because my brother is obsessed with this place. He's here every weekend. They are making fresh bread in the window, which I could literally watch all day. It's crowded and a little confusing to navigate where to go, but it's easy once you get the hang of it. You go to the back, order food and coffee, and proceed to the register to pay or get some pastries. Yes there are two registers, but don't pay at the first one if you want pastries. If your looking for food, here's what I recommend: bagels (they are smaller and skinny, so not a big eating commitment), French toast (the piece is thick and massive and delicious) and the messy egg sandwich (it's messy, you need a fork). All of the coffee is delicious and they list everything on the menu board in a easy to read, visual way. This place is great if you want to just sit down for a few min by yourself or with a friend. I wouldn't go with a large group because it's way too crowded. We stepped out of breakfast and got the hummus...some of the best I've ever had. I didn't love the biscuit sandwich, but everything else was worth the car ride up Connecticut Ave. read more

The most exacting bakery customer I know told me this place he was great, and he was right. The savory menu is modest but impeccable -- the muffaletta sandwich in particular, though somewhat unweildy in thickness, was outstanding and worth writing home about. The sweet menu is even better. Almost everything is good and interesting enough to be worth your time, though the cake we had was very cold and needed quite a while to warm up. It isn't just that this is a tasty place, it makes me feel affection for the whole neigborhood. read more

I wasn't very impressed with Bread Furst. Their salad / hot foods options are limited and the portions are SMALL for what you pay. That said, I did enjoy the food I ordered. I ordered a croissant, as well as a few types of potato/pasta/chicken salads. I visited during lunch on a weekday and it wasn't too crowded. What I did like was that this bakery has ample seating options. I am not really a fan of the style, either. Their food platters are small and it seems like they would run out of options fairly quickly. I used to live in the Van Ness neighborhood for 2 years, and perhaps I would visit again (or more often) if I lived there still, but I don't think it's worth the trek out to Van Ness. Oh and fyi, they have ice cream options, too, which is pretty cool. read more

What a wonderful bakery! I love the smell of fresh bread and pastry's when I walk in! I have been going more often during COVID and I love their selection of specialty items as well. Amazing place. read more

So nice to finally find a great baguette in DC! Also, I really appreciate how well they've adapted to covid restrictions. It's very easy to order pickup online, and although we've occasionally not been able to get through to the phone number they tell you to call when you arrive, it's still a pretty efficient system. read more

While we were visiting the Van Ness neighborhood, we made it a point to stop here and grab breakfast pastries on our way to the center city. We heard it had well esteemed roots in the area. The croissant was delicious. The other savory items were excellent as well. We came during the weekend and it can get quite busy. Most of the workers are going fast, sometimes frantically. It's a beautiful space with marble and white subway tile - perfect for a quick stop or sip of coffee to start your day. read more

TERRIBLE coffee experience! I understand being crazed in the morning, but it shouldn't take 20 minutes to make an americano to go... Even worse, when I finally did get my coffee (at which point I was running extremely late for class) it was VERY hot. A little spilled on my hand and actually left a slight burn mark. I couldn't drink it for 45 minutes after ordering and when I did the coffee tasted extremely burned. Expected better from this place. read more

Love this spot! The baker is so sweet and always comes out to interact with our interested toddler and even gave him some fresh baked chocolate croissant the other day. The food and pastries here are impeccable. I have had a few less than perfect interactions with staff and find the ordering to cater to regulars. Often new patrons seem confused and like they aren't getting much support from staff about understanding the menu and placing their order! I want the service to match the awesome quality of food! read more

Honestly? Over rated. Prices aren't bad but the bagels were. They were skinny and over toasted. I wish DC could get a real NY bagelry place. read more

Generally love the food at Bread Furst, so much so that we regularly take the trek from Old Town. One of our faves was the salmon cakes. I say "was" because they've changed the recipe to include shrimp and South Asian spices. we tried them but won't get them again (a bit rubbery and the flavor wasn't working for us). Please bring back the old recipe--or make both options available. read more

I had a terrible customer service experience here last Saturday. It was early afternoon and the place was quiet. I ordered a chai latte with oat milk. When I got my drink, it turned out to be a "dirty chai" (a chai latte with espresso). No big deal. Miscommunications happen. After realizing I was made the wrong drink, I went to the barista and explained the mistake. She, for some reason, became extremely rude and unprofessional. She *strongly* insisted that she had made the correct drink. She didn't inspect the cup, reiterate my order--nothing. Just told me again that she had made my order correctly. Speechless and kind of taken aback, I stood there for a moment until another employee came over and said that the drink would be remade. The original barista then pulled out the chai concentrate, and in the most condescending tone held up the mix and said, "Look, I'm making you a chai now just like I did last time." I hadn't been nasty with her. I didn't know where her attitude was coming from. I felt like crying. Just then, she began adding espresso to the drink....Her co-worker came over and told her "No, this isn't a dirty chai." At this point, the woman seemed to recognize her mistake but didn't bother to apologize to me or take responsibility for her mistake in any way. Unbelievable immaturity. None of the employees seem to be happy working here and certainly don't care about helping customers. I don't care how many awards this place has won--the unfriendly, rude staff spoil the experience. read more

A very special place in DC! I frequent this beautiful local bakery 1-4 times a week and have tried almost everything on their menu. Overall, it's a hit or miss for me depending on what you order but the hits are by far the best I've ever had so it easily deserves 5 stars. You just need to know what to order...Here are the items I'd highly recommend hands down: - Tuna salad sandwich (only served on Wednesdays! Other sandwiches are not bad but bread can be too hard and dry so the tuna salad is the perfect compliment) - Donuts (to die for) - Pain au chocolat and all other croissants (SUPER flaky but delicious) - Salad bar (all local and seasonal ingredients so can't go wrong here - Butternut squash soup (just wow) - Olive bread (disclaimer: I have a thing for olives) - Triple chocolate cookie (enough said) - Oatmeal raspberry cookie (surprisingly amazing) - Coffee (all types) - Biscuits (soft and buttery goodness) The service can also be a hit or miss but it has tremendously improved over the past year. One of the guys behind the counter (tall with glasses), I think it's Jason, is the absolute best!!! He always remembers me and my friends making us feel welcomed and at home. He also gives us the best recommendations! read more

I've had many of Breadfurst's bread and pastries but this was my first time in the cafe. I really enjoyed the breakfast ham and cheese biscuit and friendly service. Bravo chef Furstenberg! I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Great baguette and croissant. Really good panna cotta. Prices are high but actually good breads and interesting items in a small market. Homemade biscotti are delicious. read more

Okay all I have to say is, the ham and cheese is out of this world. If you are looking for an authentic French bistro, this is the spot. Enjoy read more

Yes please - this place is great. Came in and had an everything bagel with cream cheese. These are smaller and thinner bagels, reminds me a bit of bagels in Montreal. They left it in the toaster a little too long, but the taste was great and had a perfect amount of cream cheese. Also got a double chocolate cookie to eat later and loved it. The crisp is definitely a thing here, which is something unique but I would love more chewiness. Good prices and extremely friendly staff! read more

Super crowded on weekend mornings but it has a wonderful neighborhood feel. So many fresh breads and pastries to choose from, but the messy egg with bacon and cheddar had my heart the moment I saw it. The eggs are beautiful and funny, the bacon perhaps a bit too crispy even, and a great balance of cheese and egg. It was a bit salty the second time but still great. Plus the pesto mozzarella with tomatoes was super fresh and light. The coffee was a mixed experience: solid the first time but burnt the second. read more

Bread Furst - Messy Egg on an Everything Bagel - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I really want to love this place, BUT they are not making it easy. It is a local bakery & coffee shop that supports local artisans and is part of the neighborhood fabric. However, I have been finding conditions (particularly outside tables) to be dirty and not well attended. And, lattes are only lukewarm. I am not one for scalding coffee, but it should be hot. Baked items and lunches continue to be delicious and well presented. Prices are fair and the setting is comfortable, if only it was a bit cleaner. Perhaps most disappointing for a local establishment, several of the employees are not particularly friendly and do not listen very well to the requests of patrons. I suppose dismissive is the feeling I am given. I visit Bread Furst twice per week and have been dismayed by these problems. After six consecutive mediocre to poor experiences, today I looked to advise a manager. But, I could not identify who was in charge and the employee I asked to steer me gave the impression I was unwelcome. I am sorry to see such a trend and really hope it will be reversed. read more

TBH I wanted to give 3 stars but that wouldn't be fair because this place has HANDMADE bagels. One star just for uping the ante. I appreciate anything handmade with skill and care. I originally ordered the Bahn Mi breakfast sandwich but they were out, so I opted for a bagel which seemed more appropriate anyway. The have a legit barista, so consider getting a drink if you visit. The drink prices are reasonable, cheaper than Starbucks (e.g. Less than $5). The bagel, ehhh you pay for the love hey put into it. $3.35 for a sesame bagel (all they had left, loaded with sesame seeds!) with vegetable cream cheese. Only thing about the bagel: don't expect soft and chewy. The bagel was thinner than most I had, with a huge hole in the middle, and crispy on the outside. read more

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

Best bread in town. Their sourdough levain loaf has everything a bread junkie could want. All it takes is a quick look around to realize that you are in the gifted hands of a master baker. read more

came here on sunday around noon, and the seating space was packed, but the ordering line wasn't too bad. we stopped by here on the way to the zoo. the ham and cheese biscuit is really good, especially when it is still hot and fresh. the biscuit is really buttery, but not overly oily also got the strawberry pie, really loved the crust, crispy and sweet. the filling is great too, the sourness of the strawberry complemented the crust well read more

I came in on Father's Day 2017 for a solo breakfast. The line was SO long, and it seemed chaotic/very loud. I was hoping for a relaxing latte and pastry, but I felt overwhelmed. The latte tasted burnt and bitter--overroasted espresso beans, I guess. I got a croissant, which was incredibly flaky and delicious. Definitely the highlight of my experience. I also got a slice of the vegetable frittata, which I probably wouldn't do again. It wasn't particularly bad--I would say it was just OK. One weird thing is that they put the cheese on after the frittata comes out of the oven, so you just get some grated cheddar on top of your frittata slice--i.e. not melted. The ambiance was very chaotic and loud. They have outdoor seating, but it was just too hot outside. I think in the future I would get pastries to take home and make my own coffee. I'd definitely like to come back and try some of their sweet pastries--their doughnuts look amazing, as does the bostock Also, a really cool touch is that you can see into their kitchen--it's not an open kitchen, but there are windows. It's fun to watch them kneading, baking, etc. read more