Tucked into The Bradley Center is a family style bakery that makes some pretty legit donuts! A box…read moreof four and a cronut cost me $13.50 and if you pay with cash or debit you are spared the 3% charge. The donuts were full bodied but fluffy! The same five donuts would cost me double in DC! Five took the whole box which had a nice, clear window! The other pastries intrigued me as well as I scanned all around trying to soak it all in! Black and White cookies, Linzer and Hamentashen cookies were available! A whole counter had sugar cookies that were decorated. They can print custom cookies for your next event! Great prices and love the freshness of the items! The Babkas look to me like danish rings and were all sold out when I appeared in the evening! I thought the cronut was good but a tad sweet for me. The size is a great value for the price. They also have a raisin pumpernickel loaf. The menu also had a cranberry rye. If you need your loaves sliced, don't forget to ask! The classic glazed donut was light, fluffy and melt in the mouth yummy! OMG! The jelly donut is stuffed to the hilt with raspberry jelly! A hefty and heavy donut because they don't give you a tiny squirt of jelly. Once you eat it, you get jelly in every bit and oh so light! If ever in Bethesda make the trek! I did three times and the week wasn't even over yet! When the ladies asked me if I wanted anything else...I replied... "everything". A

We love the Cronuts. They are huge and so delicious especially when they are fresh out the oven.read more

I cannot believe that it's come to this...but it needs to be said…read more This past Sunday I had the displeasure of eating an overpriced ($90), bland, atrocious looking cake that had no business being consumed by anyone. Stella's used to make my birthday cakes growing up; and while I wasn't fond of Napoleon, they were known for it. Well, not anymore. Not sure if they switched owners or lost the desire to make anything remotely tasty, but what on Earth happened?! The cake was stale, the fondant tasted like cheap candy, the sides were sunken so the middle had this odd protruding shape, the cream was tasteless, and it looked average at best. That's being generous. We were celebrating a special occasion only for it to be ruined by their vanilla cake. Everyone at the party looked confused. Like how did this happen? Who is baking? Which recipe are they using? I'm, in a word, appalled.

This is by far my favorite place to order cakes in the DMV. The cakes and fruit tarts are an…read moreongoing staple for my family's birthdays/celebrations. Because my family enjoys subtle--and not overpowering--sweetness in desserts, this European bakery offers the perfect selections. We consistently order the mousse cakes for celebrations and fruit tarts for smaller functions or just as a random treat. Cakes can be preordered (3 days ahead of pickup) or purchased on-site; they offer a complimentary custom message on the cakes. For certain holidays, such as Mother's Day, they offer heart-shaped cakes which makes the cake even more special. Our favorite cake to order is the white and dark chocolate mousse cake. We hardly ever have leftovers because everyone gets seconds or thirds the cakes are light, subtly sweet and airy. To be honest, everything I have had at Stella's is amazing, and I've had their cakes since childhood. The staff members are patient, kind and informative of serving instructions/suggestions. Highly recommend!

Tout de Sweet Pastry Shop was such a lovely stop for a sweet treat. We tried a few different…read morepastries, and everything was fresh, flaky, and beautifully made. The croissants were buttery and crisp on the outside with soft layers inside, while the other pastries had just the right amount of sweetness. We also grabbed coffee to enjoy with them, which paired perfectly. A cozy little spot for breakfast, coffee, or an afternoon pastry.

- very small but cute shop - nice workers with water station…read more- pastry was glossy and well balanced - breakfast is small but healthy and good vinaigrette

3.16.22 I saw the…read morefirst review for this location and was excited to stop by to get one of their pastries, but it wasn't meant to be. I was informed that they don't carry pastries and that they only had it that one day because they were short on macarons. She said that day they didn't sell many of the pastries so she gave them away at the end of the day. This location is much more convenient to me than Georgetown as I don't like driving downtown. What a bummer. It was a sad, sad day as I left empty handed since I don't like macarons and I was looking forward to the pastries all week. :( I recently learned though that they will be opening a new location in Bethesda Row so I plan to get my pastries then. Yay!!

This small Laduree kiosk was such a cute gem that i found in Montgomery mall. It's very close to…read morethe Kiehl's store. It's such a cute kiosk with some cute selection of mini cakes, and lots of macarons. I have been dreaming of eating Laduree macarons ever since i saw them in Gossip girl a long time ago.but i dont like going to Dc since it's too far. But my favorite flavor is the pistachio. All the other flavors were great. It's $2.90 a piece. If you get 6 you get that fancy box that i showed in my picture.

Bread is such a comfort food. I love walking in here to the aroma of freshly baked bread. I usually…read moreget their honey wheat or peasant white. I got the Dakota whole wheat today. It's really good, but pricey. I love savoring a toasted slice with butter and a hot cup of tea.

As I was passing down the street, I could smell some delicious smells coming from the Great Harvest…read moreBread shop. I decided to stop in. The fresh bread and baked goods looked amazing. They were busy and the person behind the counter was doing a great job of taking care of everyone. The store is well organized and you can clearly see where to order and where to pick up and pay for your order. I discovered the smell that caught my attention was the pumpkin bread. It was only sold by the loaf, so I didn't get any. But, I will sure to come back and buy some of their delightful baked goods.

I've been a patron of Red Bandana Bakery a few times. And unfortunately this last time just really…read morewasn't all that. I love the idea of a small independent gluten-free bakery. I try to support small businesses all the time and it's amazing to have peace of mind when a cafe like this offers everything gluten-free. However, it was a bit frustrating. I ordered the chickpea blondie which was very sandy. The egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich on a bagel which was the best thing of all the things I ordered. I ordered a cinnamon roll with regular frosting, and the cinnamon roll was still frozen. Since it was frosted, I couldn't heat it up at home and that was very disappointing. I would've hoped that they would've at minimum heated up the cinnamon roll before frosting while I was there. When I received the cheddar thyme biscuit, it was also part frozen. Once it defrosted, it was also quite sandy. I'm going to see if it tastes differently once I throw it in the oven. Overall I really appreciate the extensive menu, I just wished that some of the items would taste better, and that others weren't served frozen or half frozen. I did order my things to-go but had hoped to eat it in the car and couldn't because it was still so solid.

I knew The Red Bandana had vegan options but I had no idea how vegan friendly their menu truly is!…read moreEverything vegan is written in green font so you never have to ask for clarification on what the vegan options are. Additionally their whole shop is gluten free: it is truly a paradise for those with dietary restrictions. The shop has a very cozy environment. I could see someone easily getting lost in their book for hours at a table. What I loved the most was how many customers the owner greeted and knew personally! This bakery really gives off a vibe of being a beloved neighborhood gem. I ordered a chickpea scramble sandwich as well as a box of desserts. If you purchase 5 baked goods the 6th one is free! My chickpea scramble sandwich was delicious! I could not believe there were actually whole chickpeas in the scramble! I was expecting it to be just chickpea flour and it was clear a lot of work went into the scramble. The scramble was seasoned with curry powder which was a unique taste for a breakfast sandwich. The gluten free bread did fall apart, however, I was given reusable silverware with my meal that helped pick the pieces up. The only thing that would have made this sandwich better would be some sauce. It was a little dry for my preference and some hot sauce or vegan aioli would have made it perfect. I took home hamantaschen, a cinnamon roll, and a chickpea blondie. I loved all my treats! The hamantaschen taste just like the cookies I enjoyed as a kid. You would never know they are gluten free. The chickpea blondie reminded me of a pancake with a maple flavor coming through. I thought this treat was the perfect level of sweetness and was marked as sugar-free. The cinnamon roll is the best cinnamon roll I have ever enjoyed in Maryland! It warmed up perfectly at home and the flavors were decadent instead of sickly sugary. I should have purchased way more of them! I am so happy I finally visited this local bakery. I am certain I will become a regular as I attempt to try all of their vegan options.

While I'm Mixt Food Hall reviewing a spot. I see this cookie pop up!! I could not resist!! A…read morewonderfully pleasant husband & wife team run Simply Sweet Confections. Let's see what they're hittin on!! . Where I am: @mixtfoodhall @simplysweet.confections . Location Reviewed: 3808 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood M.D. https://www.simplysweetconfectionsmd.com/ . Menu Includes: Cookies, Brownies, & Cupcakes made to order. . Items Reviewed: Their Chocolate Chip Cookie ($3). STAMP!! These cookies are HUGE...more like cakes than cookies!! Soft, chocolaty, scrumptious!! Their Brookie (A brownie & cookie fusion $5). STAMP!! The brown sugar, vanilla extract taste of a cookie, & fudge of a brownie!! Their Pumpkin S'mores Cookie (with marshmallow, chocolate chip, & pumpkin spice $6). STAMP!! Well blended, tasty ingredients!! GET THIS!! Their Funfetti Sugar Cookie ($3). STAMP!! Thick sweet deliciousness!! Their Cookies & Cream Cookie (with Oreo pieces $5). LIKE THAT!! It tasted just like cookies n cream ice cream!! Their Snickerdoodle Cookie ($3). LIKE THAT!! A cinnamon sugar cookie!! Their Brownie ($4). LIKE THAT!! A creamy Fudge, moist, & tasty!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Fairly Easy . Parking: Decent . Recommendations: ALL of them!! =STAMP =LIKE THAT =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

I ordered the s'mores cookies and the oatmeal scotchie cookies. I was blown away by how good the…read mores'mores cookies were! Definitely my favorite of the two. Ordering online was simple and I had no issues. Pick up was a breeze as well. This small business is one I plan on supporting more in the future! I'm excited to try one of the seasonal flavors next time.

The customer service at Clements Pastry Shop is the worst that I have experienced. I ordered…read moreBailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes for St. Patrick's day, over a week before the Holiday. Clements sent me a chocolate cake, and when this was communicated with them they simply said there is nothing they could do. How is this acceptable? After communicating with my rep about the incident, he never responded to my email. Will I order from her again? No. Will I spread the word that they have terrible customer service? Yes.

Well it's been A while since I placed an order for items from. Clement's Bakery, at I tine when…read morethey were still at their G St Northwest location , I was A regular fixture within it's wall for many years, I at one time during Thanksgiving and Christmas I was placing orders for least 30 to forty pies, I also purchased many Birthday Cakes, and I can't begin to recall the number of pastries I have purchased while they were S thriving bakery on G St Northwest, I knew most of the counter ladies very well one in particular was Jannie she was A sweet heart, my family on both sides were patrons of this Bakery for many years we had many special occasions that called for A visit to this incredible Washington institution, my mother engagement cake for her Wedding came from here and her Wedding Cake as well, and If my Grandmother or Mother didn't make my Birthday Cakes, it was from one three Bakery's in Washington , Clement's, Stevenson, or Reeves, and The Blue Mirror, so many wonderful memories of Beloved Bakeries from my Childhood we had many Wonderful Celebrations that included delicious confections from Tremendous Establishments of my Childhood all the Memories of shopping with so Many Beloved Relatives that are now in Heaven and the glorious delicious meal we would share followed by either homemade or items purchased from one of our favorite bakeries, I will have to be brave one day and place an order , I just don't want the memories of this beloved place destroyed for me.