Long line, but otherwise the pastries here are superb. I ordered the pistachio croissant and it was…read morethe perfect texture and crunchiness!! Loved it so much I want to go back. The staff was courteous and the interior somewhat crowded and noisy.

This bakery, now cafe has been a DC staple for years now and despite its small interior, I can…read moredefinitely see why both locals and tourists stand in line to get freshly baked delights from here. I had the pistachio croissant which was divine. However, I definitely hope to be able to come back to indulge in their delicious meringue desserts.

Tourists: pay close attention. I know someone probably told you to go to Georgetown Cupcakes. I'm…read morehere to tell you that you need to go around the corner and hit up Baked & Wired instead! Baked & Wired has some of the best cupcakes in the DC Metro region, the best cupcakes in Georgetown, and the best cupcakes in DC. The cake-to-frosting ratio is perfect. Sometimes with cupcakes you feel one has more than the other -- not with a Baked & Wired cupcake! The entire establishment has such a charming, artsy vibe that fits right in with the Georgetown aesthetic, too!

Far and away the best cupcakes I've ever had!! I was lucky enough to go when there wasn't a line,…read moreand I snagged seven of these to try. I don't remember the exact names of the cupcakes I got, but they were basically a strawberry, a vanilla, a vanilla with chocolate frosting, a chocolate with vanilla frosting, a double chocolate, a red velvet, and a pistachio. They were fantastic!! My personal favorites were the strawberry, the vanilla with chocolate frosting, and the vanilla which really surprises me since I've never actually enjoyed a vanilla cupcake before. I can't wait to return!!

Rose Ave Bakery has been on my radar since early this year! I finally made it to DC this weekend…read moreand this was naturally our first stop. They are open until 1 PM on Saturdays, we reached at around 11:30 AM and I was half hoping for them to be out of most items. Fortunately, even though they were super packed, we were able to find all of the items we were looking for - thanks to the hard working staff as they continue to make their pastries until closing - unlike so many other bakeries these days that make a certain amount and call it a day! Now to the food, everything we had was absolutely phenomenal! I am not a donut person but I loved theirs as they were very flavorful and weren't too sweet. I definitely prefer their Ube and Pandan over the Black sesame donut. The Matcha chocolate croissant and the Ube Kouign Amann were my favorites of the bunch! I cannot recommend them enough, this will surely be my first stop every time I am in DC!

Mango matcha 3.8/5 Saigon Banana Latte 3.8/5…read more Mandarin Creamsicle Donut 5/5 Passion Fruit 5/5 Saigon cookie 4/5 Salted chocolate chip 5/5 Overall everything was good! Especially the desserts, the matcha was alright. I think the banana latte was better than the matcha. I think the matcha was lacking the mango flavor. The line was long, but the service went quickly! It's a small cafe with some seats inside and some outside. Not a ton of space.

Dear reader, Three…read moreFifty Bakery and Coffee Bar was an absolute delight and quite the lovely little find. I got an iced mocha and a blueberry muffin, and both were excellent. The mocha was delicious, and the muffin truly stole the show. It was incredibly soft, rich, and perfectly tender, the sort of baked good that makes you pause mid-bite just to appreciate it properly. I was genuinely blown away. The staff was also very nice, the place was clean, and the location is great. A further point in its favour: there is tons of outdoor seating, which makes it very easy to settle in and stay awhile.

I was pleasantly surprised from this cafe! Came on a Saturday afternoon and it was rather packed,…read moreso can see people kind of fighting for a spot. Cozy spot though with fast service. I got the orange scone - I loved its buttery flavour alongside the orange hints which weren't too overpowering. The crisp and crumbles of the scone really made it tasty. I also got a white chocolate latte which was standard but good too.

Adding a few more pastries to the list…read more Financier was delicious, but also very sweet. Monkey bread, very sticky, as it should be, and you can really taste the whole grains The scone was a bit too dry for me, and the fruit inside of it was a bit offputting? But nonetheless, the texture was good and enough sweetness.

A really cool spot! Decent amount of seating throughout and a bit of an odd shape, but I love…read moreseeing the bakers hard at work in the back. Cardamom bun didn't really do it for us, but maybe it just isn't to our taste since I know it's a popular item here. Frittata was really nice, great flavor from the garlic especially! Whole wheat croissant was delightful, just added a little more nuttiness - definitely proof you can make a delicious whole wheat croissant! Excellent iced coffee and a solid latte. We'll be back to try some of the other pastries and gnab a baguette!

After dinner at a Thai restaurant in DC, I took a breezy walk through DuPont Circle and stopped for…read morea sweet treat. There's something about Washington, D.C. at night -- the air feels thoughtful, almost intentional. The circle was alive but calm, and the simple act of walking without rushing felt like a quiet luxury. The dessert? Perfect. The breeze? Even better. Sometimes growth isn't just boardrooms and deadlines. Sometimes it's a slow walk, good food, and allowing yourself to enjoy the moment. #WashingtonDC #DuPontCircle #FounderLife #LegacyInMotion #EveningReflections

I love Tatte. It's pricey but good quality. There seem to be about 20 in DC now. It's really…read moregrown. This time we had our baby and I wasn't impressed with the lack of sides or anything to get for her. We asked for two eggs scrambled with cheese but were told we'd have to buy an egg prosciutto sandwich for $11 and tell them we didn't want any of the items. Um, no. The tuna sandwich asked for lettuce and told can't add lettuce. My husband asked for something not on his lamb pita, same story. Oh well. No customization at all, no subs. Makes business easier, but not as attractive for price point for customers. I'll remember to keep it to coffee and pastries from now on. Chicken pita was good, a bit heavy on the parsley but loved the dressing. Tuna sandwich was a hit. Pastries are always good. My pistachio latte was chewy bc it had grainy bits of pistachio in it. Not to my liking. $70 for three sandwiches, two coffees and two cookies.

I recently had time to explore a little while in DC, and a charming PINK building caught my eye…read morewhile taking a walk. I had absolutely no plans on buying or eating cake that day, but as a cake lover stuff happens. It was such a cute building the pastries had to be everything! It turned out to be the perfect stop. 1. The looks The building itself is so cute on the outside, and being a fan of the color pink, it instantly caught my attention. Inside, it feels less like a fast, high volume bakery and more like an intimate cake boutique. It gives small town where the owners know you by your first name. You can feel that real love was put into the space and the baking. Tasted like every ingredient was hand mixed, every cake hand frosted, and every cookie carefully hand scooped. They even served my slice of coconut cake on a real plate, which was such a cute, bourgeois touch that I loved. 2. Service The hospitality here is top-notch. On my first visit, yes you heard me! Lol! The gentleman Eric who rang me up was incredibly knowledgeable about all the different cookie and cake flavors. I ended up returning the very next day, and although he wasn't there, the other two staff members working which included Mikaela were absolutely delightful and so kind. The young lady told me her daughter loves the carrot cake as well and Mikaela said they started working there because they loved the patties so much! 3. The Cakes -Coconut Cake: This slice was so delicious, fluffy, and airy that it instantly reminded me of being a kid at holiday family meals with a fresh coconut cake on the table. -Carrot Cake: It was everything you want a carrot cake to be. It was nice and dense yet soft, with a pleasant texture from the added fruits. Definitely noticed pineapple bits! The cream cheese frosting wasn't overly thick and was so good you could eat it completely by itself. -Strawberry Cupcakes: I stole a small bite of my son's. unfortunately, this one was my least favorite. The frosting had a little chemical taste to it but it was a super cute cupcake. To answer your question, will I return? Absolutely! If you are in the DC area or planning a trip there soon, check this spot out. It truly feels like a mom and pop or pop and pop boutique. Not a bakery but a BOUTIQUE! Check them out! Tell them Anisha from Milwaukee sent you! (Not that they'd remember it just sounds cute!)

Placed order with Uber Eats Order never came…read more Emailed business manager as was told this happens often with Uber Eats And recommended that I come in to purchase instead of ordering through them. If Uber Eats is such a problem Why continue to deal with them. Won't recommend business

I've been to a few of these, but this was by far the largest one, and somehow there was still a…read moreline out the door. Thankfully, it moved quickly. We stuck with some of the classics and also tried the two new flavors on tap: lemon and carrot cake. Both were excellent. BB

MASSIVE warm soft baked bold flavored goodness. I was surprised as they didn't look appealing…read more However, the taste makes up for the appearance. We got 4 cookies which was $24. Personally that's a bit steep. I was able to make mine last 3 days. I'm a chocolate chip girl but the one mixed with coconut and caramel was fire. The lemon, a seasonal cookie, tasted too artificial. The line was intense but moved fast S/N: Get them warmed up!

Top marks! Got there right at opening and there was a bit of a line but nothing too bad. We grabbed…read morea pistachio croissant, a savory za'atar gruyere pastry, and a blueberry danish. All the pastry was delightfully flaky and appropriately filled. Pistachio croissant was dancing on the edge of being a bit too sweet but went very well with my latte. Latte and cappuccino were nothing to write home about, potentially underextracted as there wasn't too much flavor coming through. Totally inoffensive and wouldn't hesitate to get another espresso drink if we were grabbing pastries again. Nice quaint limited outdoor seating. Had a nice chat while we demolished our goods right out front. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff that knows how to move the line quickly!

We were finally able to make it to Nino's after having it on our list for a long time. We went on a…read moreweekday somewhat after the morning rush, and even then it was still busy! We were lucky enough to snag some goodies and got a bit of everything, we just weren't patient enough to wait to photograph everything. We did the Za'atar Gruyère Croissant, chocolate croissant, the cheese biscuit item they had (don't remember exact name) and the sfogliatelle. I'm in search of the best croissant in DC, so I regret not getting the regular croissant on this visit, but the chocolate croissant gave me an idea of what to expect. Buttery, flaky, crispy, with just the perfect amount of sweetness. The typical chocolate croissant was my personal favorite. When we asked what the most popular items were, we were surprised it wasn't the more classic bakery items, but we enjoyed what we tried. We want to go back soon to try some other items as well. My friend got a coffee and also enjoyed that! This is the perfect place to stop by for a treat if you make it in time!

I had one of those days where I went for a walk in an area I've been to many times before but never…read morestopping to notice all the little shops here and there. That's when I stumbled onto Sharbat. It's a rather quaint and cute Azerbaijani bakery and as I was window shopping all the cakes and baklavas, someone across the counter says "let me know if you have any questions" and I look up to see an angelic beautiful woman (this does not affect my rating haha) but I guess I wasn't expecting to see that. Anyway, she went through explaining various pastries and had a couple Turkish ones as well. I went with a pistachio baklava and a slice of honey cake. Honestly, I wanted to try all the cakes and even though they say honey cake is their most popular, there were a few that looked more appetizing. However, slightly convinced by the one other customer there eating her slice of honey cake, I decided to try it. I've only had honey cake once before so I won't act like I know what's best but that time the layers were thinner which I prefer but I like how it wasn't overly sweet despite it being honey forward. The baklava was one of the best, but I probably say that about most baklavas.

Previously I wrote that Sharbat is a bakery for people who think they don't like baked goods. I was…read morewon over by the silky apricot cake. But still I shunned the baklava, my friends' favorite but at the very top of my list of pastries I could do without. I find it papery and drenched in syrup - way too sweet! But now I suggest that Sharbat is a bakery for people who think they don't like baklava. My friends finally persuaded me to try some, and oh man is it good. It's nothing like the baklava I know. Perhaps because it is made Azerbaijani style - at the eastern end of Turkish culinary reach. It is more cakey and less sweet. But still plenty sweet, with a nice nutty crunch. I don't know whether to kiss or curse my friends for turning me on to this, but now I know. And now so do you.