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    Dulce Vida Bakery

    3.4 (35 reviews)
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    Open 4:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Ronnie T.

    So, my brother has been raving about this place to me for the longest time! I decided to give it a try. I parked my ride and then eased my way into this establishment. Upon walking in I was immediately greeted by a cute and round lady at the counter. I was also greeted by an aroma of fresh baked goods and savory foods being prepared! I placed my order in Spanish for a Torta de Carne Asada (Steak Sandwich) to go, and I asked for a side of Papas Fritas (French fries) and a jalapeño to go on my torta as well! I glazed over the menu while I waited and my mouth watered as I did! They have so many different options for food on their menu! I sat at one of the stools at the counter while I waited, and met some pretty cool folks too! 10 minutes later my order came out, and the lady behind the counter threw in some mayo, ketchup, and hot sauce well!! Upon arriving home, I unboxed my entree like a kid on Christmas day! I was really in shock at how generous the portions were! I went ahead and cut my torta in half and took a bite into it! My goodness! The meat was seasoned to perfection, the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions were all super fresh & I could taste the kick of the jalapeño too!!! I doused the ketchup over my fries, and popped some into my mouth & this helped add some jazz to the party happening in my mouth!!! WOW is all I can say! I really enjoyed this meal & my brother was telling the truth! Btw, the Agua Frescas are also amazing! I ordered a melon one that really and truly was delicious! I will definitely be back to try more torta's, and more of their food! The staff can understand and speak English, but it is a plus if you can order your food in Spanish too!!! Cheers to good eats!

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    Nos encanta la Panadería Dulce Vida tienen el mejor pan del Área es un pan fresco, suave y muy sabroso.

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    Very rude people. Called in for a request and had a question to ask. The second I asked, the lady hung up on me

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    The cakes are delicious and welldecorated. The sandwiches are great, and the bread is great too.

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    Best bakery! A wide range of baked goods and the best part they sell yuca and Mexican sandwiches. Fresh baked goods.

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    Lourdes Bakery - Pan Lourdes in Mt. Rainier, Md.

    Lourdes Bakery

    3.2(5 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $

    Pan Lourdes is an inexpensive, family-friendly walk on the sweet side. For those new to…read moreMexican/Salvadorean baked goods, this is a good place to get up to speed on the basics. Latin pastry is drier and less sweet than what I'm used to. Here, there are worthy exceptions. The semita with pineapple-molasses swirl is good. The cheese filling in some items has an unexpectedly refined flavor. The bread pudding is my favorite, moist and eggy with plump raisins and a dark caramelized crust. Pan Lourdes is strictly no-frills. Along with basic coffee, you'll find the Hispanic classics, plus a couple of doughnuts. You have to ask for bread, which they keep out back. There is almost nothing with chocolate.

    I only visited this location once, but it is one I would definitely check into again…read more It's a great bakery featuring items that are more Hispanic in nature. That being said, don't be surprised if the person assisting you knows little or no English. The pastries are all behind glass cases, and things didn't look disturbed from day-to-day, which gives me the impression they aren't removed overnight, but I am making a broad generalization (thus, my assumption should be taken with a grain of salt). The pastries are of great quality, though. They are flaky, light, and tasty. I was surprised, since it's a huge departure from the sugary, syrupy concoctions offered in most malls, airports, and coffee shops. The real star here is the price, though. Two pastries (one a pineapple empanada, the other a large equivalent to an eclair or canoli) cost less than $3 with tax. If I ever happen upon this neighborhood, I definitely know where I will satiate my morning sweet tooth craving.

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    Lourdes Bakery - Classic Hispanic sweets for a buck or less.

    Classic Hispanic sweets for a buck or less.

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    Manifest Bread - Pear Crumble Roll!!!

    Manifest Bread

    4.5(70 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I cant believe that this was only my third visit. Ever since I read about Manifest Bread opening…read moreshop in Riverdale, I've meant to visit but kept forgetting to until a couple months ago and now I will make a more concerted effort to stop by on my day off. Manifest Bread not only has a neat variety of menu options but, the ambiance!!! It's a cool interior, clean bathrooms, and AMAZING STAFF! I've come twice for breakfast and once for their jambon beurre sandwich. My first breakfast included: - sweet potato bialy: interesting-in-a-good way grouping of ingredients and the crust was crisp - biscuit with butter & jam: biscuit was flaky, crisp, and yet doughy; the right amount of butter, and jam provided tartiness/refreshing bite - olive oil cake: no complaints! My second breakfast included: - biscuit with butter & jam: a must have! - basque cheesecake: I have to be in the mood for cheesecake and I'd aay it was "light and airy" but may not be the best judge here - cardamom bun: last 2 times I came here, the cardamom bun was coated in a thick white frosting, but this time, it was different, so i HAD to go for it and for a fan of cardamom, this was superbub! ABUNDANT amountof cardamom and right amount of moistness! I would have ordered a bialy again but new I was going to have a big lunch so will get it next time. The jambon beurre sandwich was not what I had expected as it was more...flavourful and salty than I would have preferred as I like a plain butter and ham on a baguette sandwich...however, you can taste the quality of the meats used. UPDATE: Went back for breakfast and this time got the mulled apple cider and: - onion poppyseed bialy: I did not need creamcheese with this and it was fine, but if you eat the crust with butter and the apple butter - yum. Crust was on the tough-chew side, but flavor profile was good. Now that I've had it again, will stick to the biscuit. - morning bun: very flaky, crisp, snd the sugar just got all over and me being a messy eater, I felt like I got the sugar all over me and sticky, too. Flavour was great, buuuut... - buttermilk biscuit with butter and apple butter: yum!!!!

    I've purchased their baked goods at regional farmers' markets and wanted to see the brick & mortar…read morestore for myself. It's located in a convenient, small shopping center off of Route 1. Parking is challenging at peak times. The selection of baked goods is varied and fresh. The line to buy items can get long. There's a decent-sized space to "eat-in", should you want. The sweet potato/chili/pistachio bialy is quite a creation, really like it, zings big time. I've never seen that flavor combo in a bialy before and hope they keep making it. The gingerbread with meyer lemon glaze has a very deep ginger flavor that's quite memorable. Not as keen about the breads. The community sandwich loaf is too plain for me and the sourdough breads are tame.

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    Manifest Bread - Fig and goat cheese sandwich on seeded baguette. Wonderful chew on that baguette

    Fig and goat cheese sandwich on seeded baguette. Wonderful chew on that baguette

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    Sugar Vault Desserts

    Sugar Vault Desserts

    4.2(202 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$

    Yummy! Banana pudding was delicious, the butter rum cake was absolutely amazing.. I also got the…read morestrawberry crunch cake( will come back and let you know how it is) Met the owner and she was a sweetheart! Definitely recommend

    The dessert combinations are creative AF, presentation is good too, the flavor execution remains to…read morebe desired. Several desserts were way too sweet. For the price it really should be on point every time and with every item. Pumpkin Cupcake Not nearly enough pumpkin. Yellow cupcake was extremely dry. The caramel on top was good. Just an okay cupcake. Peach Cobbler Stuffed Cheesecake I loved that it had fresh peaches. The cheesecake again was overly dense and cream cheese could have been whipped longer. The Graham cracker crust was too sweet and a bit too thick. Very nice to look at. Cobbler pieces were delicious and made well. Brown butter Cinnamon Roll Plenty of pecans on top, which was appreciated. I also loved that they weren't skimpy on the frosting. There wasn't enough brown butter or something went awry because you couldn't even taste the nutty earthiness that comes from browning butter. While the roll was soft, it had a strong yeasty taste. Good amount of cinnamon inside. Out of all of the items this was the best. Maple Red Velvet Cupcake Overly sweet. The combination of the alcohol and the maple syrup resulted in a way too sweet to consume cupcake. The red velvet just okay. This was the opinion of 3 different people that tasted the cupcake. Buttercunch Mini Cheesecake I liked the Biscoff cookies on top. The cheesecake was overly dense. The cream cheese was not blended well enough. The caramel on top was nice. I'm a cheesecake snob so I have high expectations. Service was excellent. Store is only setup for Carryout. Menu rotates each week, check their website the night before for the menu. I love a rotating menu. Only open on the weekends, again check their social for hours of operation. All in all I spent over $100 and it wasn't worth it to me. I appreciate the presentation and how all the dessert look really good. I'm a foodie, I need everything to knock my socks off with every bite. Not a place for me, maybe it is for you?

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    Dodah’s Kitchen

    Dodah’s Kitchen

    4.3(115 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    I'm in the DC area for my birthday and I needed something with flavor and heart; Dodah's Kitchen…read moredelivered both. I went to the Mount Rainier location and ordered the drum plate with mac and cheese and collard greens; and I'm not exaggerating when I say this might be the best vegan soul food in the area. The drums were crispy with a one of one batter; I have never tasted anything like that before. Crunch on the outside, seasoned through, not greasy, just right. The mac and cheese redefined vegan; creamy, flavorful, and comforting without trying to imitate anything. It stood on its own. The collard greens took me straight back home; tender, seasoned properly, and full of soul. I also tried the ribs; and they were so good they honestly do not even need promotion. This is not good for vegan. This is just good. If you are in the DC area and craving real comfort food done plant based; Dodah's Kitchen needs to be on your list.

    Food was amazing but the lady behind the counter clearly needed more help, she was alone in taking…read morethe orders and making the food. While I ate there with a friend, several people came in and stole stuff- we tried to tell the lady but she was too busy. Aggressive panhandlers also came in looking for food at first (which we gave them, and apparently they didn't like vegetables), and then asked for money, and we don't carry cash. But again food was great, but next time I'm going to take out. Such a shame because the window gives you such a nice view of the neighborhood.

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    Dodah’s Kitchen - Huge potatoes in the potato salad. And it was waaaayyy too vinegary. Downright tart

    Huge potatoes in the potato salad. And it was waaaayyy too vinegary. Downright tart

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