Coffee and Croissants are amazing!!! I went there two morning before I had to leave DC.read more

I was in town this weekend with Family and we initially were in the mood for Paul- the French…read morepastry shop that has several locations in the area. Unfortunately, the location in DC has permanently closed and we were still very much in the mood for some pastries... my cousin who is French has previously sang the praises of this Lil French pastry shop, so of course I had to give it a try. I am so happy that I did because I truly believe that I have stumbled upon my new favorite pastry shop in the area! Upon walking in the smell of croissants and almonds and sweet, sweet delicacies filled my nostrils. I basically became the human version of Remy from ratatouille inhaling a delicious bouillabaisse simmering on the stove top for hours....seeing colors and flavors so bright and intoxicating I simply had to have it I walked in and my eyes were instantly attracted to so many delicious options from classics like Palmiers and Napoleons to some unique flavor combos I've never tried before combined like raspberry and pistachio. Of course, I decided to grab a little bit of everything to make an accurate assessment as a YELP Elite should!! My favorite hands-down was the Berry Millefuille. The way the pastry crumbled in my mouth with every bite, combined with the tart, fresh raspberries, and thick flavorful custard.... Was worth every penny. Honorable mentions go to the peach rosemary tart, which was so unique with the added botanical of rosemary with some fresh sweet peach slices on top and a very crunchy tart base. We all enjoyed everything we purchased! I also ordered one of their seasonal specialties, the rosemary latte with skim milk and iced. The flavors were so uniquely crafted to where you could taste everything but everything combined together for the perfect sip. The ladies who greeted us at the cash register were so patient, so kind, and so understanding of my excitement and difficulty deciding and they even helped me add on a little chocolate happy birthday rectangle to the pastry I purchased for my husband! Without a doubt, this is only the first of the many times I will visit the establishment. It was so authentic, so delicious and passed all the vibe checks even from the French side of the family. I was told I have to return when they first open to have a fresh croissant and a fresh baguette that is on par with what you would have in Paris. Even the items in the fridge were made in France and were delicious fruit nectars that were very unique- we purchased a passionfruit nectar that didn't even make it past the doors before we had completely inhaled it and purchased a lychee nectar for later. I am so excited to have learned about this establishment and believe me when I say you must run, not walk, to experience it for yourself. Note- The dine in area inside the establishment is limited to a couple small tables. Definitely not equipped for large parties and a couple outdoor seatings right outside.

My only issue with Lulabelle's is I want them to be open later!! My ice cream cravings always…read morecoincide with their closing hour but I finally made it there right before close. There's a ton of different candies and chocolates to shop around but I was zeroed in on the ice cream. I paid less than $6 for my scoops which is way cheaper than many other spots in the city! You can get two flavors in the small size which was clutch! I tried roasted strawberry (so good) and cookies and cream (classic, can't go wrong) and will definitely be back to try other flavors!

Cute little sweet shop in Petworth. There's an assortment of sweets and ice cream indoors. I came…read morein not wanting to get anything. But when I looked at the ice cream selection, I decided to treat myself with a scoop of their Cookie Monster ice cream. The staff member also let me sample some of their ice cream flavors too, which was nice of them to do. The ice cream scoop wasn't stupidly expensive, so I thought it was great value. There is some indoor seating, but not much. Overall, I would definitely come back and I would tell others to come by too.

I got the scallion croissant with egg and cheese and for drink a flat white. The scallion croissant…read morewas buttery and flakey just as a croissant should be. The egg, was flavorful without overwhelming the croissant. If I can put an image in your head: it felt like a synchronized symphony in your mouth. The coffee was strong, for artificial sweetener this place doesn't have sucralose or similar to it. They have stevia in Splenda packets. For sugar they have regular packets honey, brown sugar and regular sugar. The service was quick for the time we went. Staff responded to my questions about their other pastries. Ambience it feels perfect to catch up with an old friend.

I absolutely adore Rose Ave Bakery. First and foremost: their Vietnamese iced coffee is, in my…read moreopinion, the best in DC. I would go for that alone, but unfortunately for me, everything else is also amazing. I live in Adams Morgan, so I have another neighborhood bakery that I frequent simply because it's closer. Rose Ave is still fairly close, and I go pretty regularly, but somehow I had never taken my parents there. On their most recent visit, we happened to be nearby and stopped in. My mom was genuinely annoyed with me. Not actually angry, obviously, but after trying everything she basically wanted to know why, if Rose Ave was this close to where I live, I had been taking her to the other bakery all these years. Apparently I had been depriving her of what she now considers the best bakery she's been to in DC. (For the record, I refuse to pit two excellent bakeries against each other. There is room in my life for both.) I've tried the breakfast sandwiches, several of the filled pastries, and plenty of the more elaborate creations, and everything is fantastic. But oddly enough, one of my absolute favorites is their simple vanilla donut. There is something perfect about it. It isn't overwhelmingly sugary, but it's still sweet, soft, delicate, and just feels like the perfect little treat. Conveniently, my doctor's office is also nearby, so I have developed a very mature healthcare system in which I schedule morning appointments and reward myself afterward with Rose Ave. I'm pretty sure doing responsible grown-up things for my health cancels out the sugar. I have not asked my doctor to confirm this.

Coworkers ordered these directly from Sticky Fingers Bakery for me as a gift. The flavors below are…read morethe ones I tried and my review: Red velvet cupcake--my favorite! Very moist and the icing is delicious and creamy. 5/5 Birthday cake--also delicious love the sprinkles and icing, moist cupcake. 5/5 Chocolate chip--rich and moist, omg, and it had all of the chocolate I desired through and through! 5/5 Cookies and cream--great icing, a little dry on the cupcake 4/5 Chocolate covered strawberry--didn't care for the chocolate coating but the strawberry flavor is strong and I absolutely love it! I'm happy I finally found a strawberry vegan cupcake since this was my favorite flavor prior to being a vegan. 5/5 Overall, I would love to try more cupcakes and other vegan treats from this bakery as I was thoroughly impressed.

Super small storefront, no place to sit, kind and fast service, decadent desserts. We tried the…read moresweet and salty cookie, the s'mores cookie, and the Mocha cupcake. Everything looked delicious in the bakery section. The sweet and salty cookie was soft and delicious and balanced. The s'mores cookie had good flavor but was very dry. I was nervous because the cupcake was so hard and the paper was kind of stuck to it, but the flavor was incredible. I want to go back to try the brownies.

So sad to see this place closed! They had unique seasonal lattes but the pastries were the best…read morepart -- not to sweet yet floral and fruity. The cardamom mango croissant pastry was delightful! They don't have seating at the register, you have to go through the next door restaurant to the shared back patio. It had grape vines and was pretty cute but needed some upkeep. Hope this location can open up again!

I would Flaker(ie) on this bakery. I saw this place on Insta and unfortunately it didn't quite live…read moreup to the hype. Stopped in on an early Sunday morning- the store front was tiny with no visible seating. They had a range of pastries in a bunch of interesting flavor combinations. I tried the miso caramel pecan cruffin ($7.50) sounded so interesting but unfortunately it was way too sweet and tasted stale (which is odd since I went early in the morning). I also got an iced matcha ($6 + $1 for oat milk) which tasted ok but nothing special. Overall, considering how pricey it ended up being I was pretty disappointed. I really wanted to love this place and applaud the attempt at unique flavors, but probably won't be coming back.

Stopped by around 10:30 AM today. We originally came for Thai food, but learned it opens at 11 AM…read morevia the shop next door. The staff was so sweet and let us wait inside without ordering, but we wanted to try their treats anyway. Best decision ever My husband loved his French toast, and my condensed milk egg Roti was super delicious. The place is cozy with great private seating spots. The staff was lovely and even tried speaking a bit of Thai with a warm "Sawatdee"

tasty espresso drinks and teas. strawberry shortcake was…read morevery delicious, so was the croissants, my fav was the one with almonds. service was fast with high accuracy. restroom on site. shop was intimate, clean and cozy. pricing was not bad at all. street parkings or nearby garage parking with a short walk. 5/5 stars, and will return. highly recommend by foodies from @WineDinenVacay

Yum, if you are in Georgetown you definitely have to stop in here for cupcakes. Cute little shop on…read morea side street with some seating inside and out front. My daughter and I split the Something Bitchin' and the Razmanian Devil. The Something Bitchin' was moist chocolate cupcake with peanut butter icing. The Razmanian Devil was a moist lemon flavored cupcake with raspberry filling and a lemon flavored cream cheese icing. Very yummy

Sweet tooth??? Well this place definitely will satisfy that…read morecraving. They're cupcakes are flavorful, rich and big! They also offer drinks and other sweet treats. Service was super friendly and kind and the ambience is very relaxed.

Really high-quality and thoughtfully curated flavors…read more When we ordered the banana cream, they had to check if it was still in stock which was a cheeky sign on how tasty the donuts are. Our donut was light and fluffy, with a creme infused with real banana. You can tell that they are being thoughtful on their approach to artisanal donuts, and it really shows up in how they elevate this classic dessert. Its rare to find donuts that balance complex flavors, sweetness level, and good crumb but all of those things are what make it distinct fom others, especially chain restaurant donuts. Of course, these are probably made the day of and ours was a large and substantial size. Its definitely a treat-yourself type of moment to commit to the price point, but we weren't disappointed. My take on high‑price‑point food in Union Market is simple: that's exactly where you'll find it. So once you let go of that once you enter, you have a more pleasureable experience by allowing yourself to indulge and try to find the thing that will really fulfill you. And they did that for me. Thank you beautiful ladies who helped me select my donut!

Not $60 doughnuts .... And also described as not dreadful??…read more cinnamon struseul was best of the bunch and was still just okay. But wow were the rest disappointing (super frustrating bc they look very pretty). All of them felt old and dry, the buttermilk glazed (which tasted like it had citrus glaze icing) and the citrus cake (way dense) were the driest. Chocolate ganache doesn't even taste like chocolate more chemical than anything. Service was extremely slow when all they had to do was place doughnuts in a box -- also seemed like customers were an inconvenience. Overall absolutely go buy other doughnuts. Don't waste your money, product to cost ratio is 1 star.

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!)

The cupcakes here are seriously good. I tried four different flavors, and every single one was…read moreconsistently delicious. I'd say they're just as good as the famous cupcakes in Georgetown--if not better. This place feels much more like a neighborhood gem: local, mom-and-pop, and very community-oriented. My only regret is that I didn't try it sooner! I moved to DC ten years ago and used to come to Adams Morgan all the time, yet somehow I kept passing this place by. If you're visiting DC and find yourself in Adams Morgan, definitely stop by for a cupcake. There's a nice air-conditioned seating area upstairs, there was no long line when we visited, and the cashier was friendly and gave us great recommendations. The Cakeroom easily has some of the best cupcakes in DC proper. Highly recommend!

Now y'all KNOW your girl knows how to eat, and apparently, we know how to keep the party going…read moreAFTER dinner, too! Because why were we already full from eating at a nearby restaurant, but somehow still found room for dessert? Listen, don't judge us! Mind your business! The Peach Cobbler Factory DC was just a quick little stroll from where we'd eaten. We told ourselves we were walking off dinner, but clearly, we were walking straight into some more calories! Now, if you've been to the Maryland location, just know the DC spot is giving a much smaller, more intimate situation. And when I tell you the people were IN THERE?! Whew! The DMV was outside and apparently everybody had the same sweet tooth that evening! But shoutout to the young man holding it down at the register! Because despite that crowd, he was moving that line with efficiency! No confusion, no unnecessary foolishness, just getting folks in and out. We LOVE to see it! Now let's get into why I really came here... that Peanut Butter Praline Brownie! YASSSSS!!! When I tell you that thing was RICH?! Not regular rich. I'm talking Potomac waterfront, big-house-in-Bowie, don't-ask-me-what-I-do-for-a-living RICH! Decadent. Indulgent. Sinful. The kind of dessert that makes you close your eyes after the first bite and reconsider every decision that led you to this moment... but in the BEST possible way! That brownie was NOT playing with anybody's taste buds! And if you're a chocolate and peanut butter lover, just know you're stepping into dangerous territory! Was I full? Absolutely. Did I need it? Not even a little bit. Would I do it again? WITHOUT HESITATION!

Great desserts here--we tried the peach cobbler, cookies, ice cream, and cheesecake. They were…read moretasty and hit the spot! The wait was long considering there were four people in the restaurant and three workers. The lady taking orders was rather short with everyone. The weed smell didn't help. Even the delivery guys-uber eats and the like-were getting pissed at her. Additionally, orders were taken just to wait 15 to 20 minutes then be told some portion of their order was not available. It seems like one could know this much faster given that there were two guys working the back while she ran the register. Good dessert but not enough to wait for 35 minutes behind three other people.