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The croissants from Nino's? Heavenly. We got Pistachio and Za'atar Gruyère. They were perfectly flaky and buttery. Strong flavor presence, pistachio wasn't too sweet. Can't comment on service or ambiance as my friend bought them. 10/10 would recommend!
Best butter croissant I have found in DC so far. I am so happy I have finally found the one! It is perfect. Crunchy, flakey, super soft and many buttery layers. This is an absolute treat. The place is very small and the staff were quite pleasant. They knew the morning I was going to have after my croissant. Thank you endlessly. I will be back.
This cute bakery nestled in the heart of DC was everything I look for in a cafe. My go-to order at cafes is a decaf cappuccino and a croissant. Here they had oat milk, which I opted for. The staff were friendly yet efficient. They had a pistachio croissant that I had seen pictures of on other reviews, so I decided to try it. I took my cappuccino and pistachio croissant outside to one of their three small tables (they did have minimal indoor seating but it was quite cramped inside). That was one of the best croissants I've ever tasted. The outside was buttery and flaky. The inside was slightly chewy and filled with a rich pistachio cream. Divine. The cappuccino was delicious as well -- well worth coming back for just that, let alone the heavenly pastry. 100000/10, definitely come check this place out!
This place kept coming up in my search results when I was attending a convention. The reviews said their gluten free pastries were good so I decided to give it a try. They do have a sign saying there could be cross contamination, so be aware if you have extreme allergies. The bakery has the ambience of a local hot spot and although there isn't much seating inside, they have a cute outdoor area. They have pictures of dogs on the wall which gives it a welcoming feel. I ordered the pistachio cookies, the only gluten free option and they were excellent - soft and chewy on the inside. The service was efficient and the people working were kind and friendly. I ordered house made vanilla syrup in my latte and you can tell they use good ingredients. Overall, I would definitely come back.
My friend was going on and on about ninos and brought me: Everything croissant - 10/10 - I didn't eat this right away and ending up reheating in the following morning for breakfast. I split it in half, scooped the cream cheese out and put in the air fryer for 3mins at 325. Can I cuss real quick ? B?!)H ! ! This is easily top 5 things I've tried this year. It was crunchy but flaky, slightly sweet but bitter and rich with the cream cheese. It was truly just a dream and something I thought about for the rest of the day. I reviewed their menu and have already told my friend I need to try the pistachio, chocolate and tiramisu croissants as well. If I lived within 20mins of this place they'd have to wheel me away like the Mayor of Sardine town (IYKYK).
Finally made it to Nino's Bakery! The pistachio croissant is heaven - best so far in the city. The chocolate hazelnut croissant looked so good and the man behind me snagged the last one around 10:20am on a Wednesday. Latte was good, but nothing incredible. They have a card for buy 9 coffee drinks get the 10th free if you're local. Tough hours if you don't work downtown, but you can pre-order! No parking. Tight space so no inside seating but they have a few outside tables. Super nice employees, too! Excited to come back and try their seasonal flavors!
This downtown bakery is small, and I stopped in when I had the chance because of the limited schedule. There were a couple of outdoor tables. My single pastry was perhaps overly packaged. Having said that, if the question is whether my chocolate hazelnut croissant could have been any fluffier, any flakier, or any more delicious, the answer is no.
Really liked the black sesame croissant- lots of delicious filling inside. We got some others for our family members to try who raved about the pistachio croissant and they said all of the other ones were delicious as well! There was a bit of a line on Saturday morning but it went pretty quickly.
Went around 11 on a Saturday, we were pleasantly surprised that they still have quite a bit of selection. We got an assortment of pastries, both sweet and savory. all did not disappoint. We also got a mocha and a vanilla latte made with their house vanilla syrup. Both drinks were delicious. The pastries were quite tasty, our favorites were the balsamic, mozzarella and tomato, savory pastry, as well as both the berry and cream cheese pastry, and almond croissant. The housemaid vanilla are up in the vanilla latte had great flavor and was not overly sweet. They didn't have a variety of milk options or your coffee drinks. A small table outside in minimal seating inside makes this bakery best for takeout. Staff was friendly and efficient. When we came, but I could see how there may be a line of times based on how good the pastries were and how small the storefront space. As bonus points, the merch is super cute with the little wiener dog on it!
Don't believe the hype. Definitely not worth ordering ahead and paying almost $7 for 1 single croissant. Gifted a couple of them to my friend who used to enjoy them several years ago and she says they are smaller than they were in the past and simply not as good and not as flakey ~ maybe quality has gone downhill as they have become busier. They also only gave me 1 of the 2 Gruyère croissants I had ordered so it was a pain to have to call them a few times and try to get a refund. They didn't seem to care or be sorry at all which was also a bit annoying. I don't know how you miscount 1 vs 2 lol, so maybe it was a deliberate thing! Their response and demeanor made me think this happens more often than it should. And the one we got, completely hollow inside with a quarter size of Swiss cheese at the end. Ridiculous.
I love supporting small local businesses so when I heard about Ninos I got excited. I like to think of myself of a viennoiserie connoisseur so when I saw that Ninos made their offerings from scratch I had to stop by. I decided to indulge in their pistachio croissant (4/5), chocolate hazelnut (3/5), and their sfogliatelle (3/5). I would come back for the pistachio croissant alone as not many places offer it, however the sfogliatelle filling was off for me and I was disappointed that the chocolate used Nutella (as I would've preferred a home made drizzle and less sweet if possible). FYI: this is a very small bakery with only two tables so plan to enjoy your indulgences on the go.
Went at 10 on a Tuesday and they were already sold out of maybe half their stuff which was a shame but ended up with the blueberry scone, black sesame croissant, and chocolate Hershey chocolate cookie type thing. While the scone was super fluffy it was entire flavorless, completely. The sesame croissant on the other hand was surprisingly delicious subtle and buttery and really enjoyable. The cookie was also good, used a darker more bitter chocolate and a larger grain almond flour/meal which led to it being a more rustic taste which was cool, enjoyable but not sure I'd get it again.
As a baker myself, I was so so impressed by nearly all of the pastries I tried here!!! It is very clear that all the staff are incredibly talented. From the perfectly laminated pastries to the vibrant unique flavors everything was delicious, and most importantly, not to sweet :). So glad I got to sneak in a visit before work! What I tried: - Fruit Danish: SO GOOD. Set a really high bar for the rest of the pastries; the natural sweetness from the berries perfectly complemented the tangy cream filling. - Black sesame almond croissant: Usually not a fan of black sesame but WOW. The nutty gooey filling just worked so well w the flakey pastry. -Pistachio croissant: Yummy, however not as pistachio forward as I was expecting. Would get again though - Mocha swirl croissant (limited edition): Subtle mocha flavor & great ratio of cream to pastry. - Sfogliatelle: Beatiful! However, I couldn't really taste the cinnamon or candied orange & found the filling to be a bit gritty. - Gruyère and Zaatar croissant: Loved this savory take. Thought the zaatar would be overwhelming but it complemented the cheese. - Hazelnut Kiss: Small bite for someone who doesn't want a whole pastry but wasn't my favorite. - Pistachio Sicilian cookie (GF): great gluten free option! Could really taste the pistachio here.
Ran across this place while looking for the UPS store. I was in the mood for some sort of pastry so, I popped in. This is a very small bakery but, there were many ppl in line so I figured it would be pretty good. I went in for something sweet as it was about 8 in the morning but, there were scones, fresh out of the oven that I had to try. I got the cheddar and chive scones. OmG. So warm and good. Crisp edges and soft and fluffy everywhere else. I ate it in minutes. This would go amazing with a side of pasta. My goodness. 10 out of 10. When I am back in the area, I'll try a warm Blueberry scone. read more
We were finally able to make it to Nino's after having it on our list for a long time. We went on a weekday 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! read more
The croissants from Nino's? Heavenly. We got Pistachio and Za'atar Gruyère. They were perfectly flaky and buttery. Strong flavor presence, pistachio wasn't too sweet. Can't comment on service or ambiance as my friend bought them. 10/10 would recommend! read more
7 months ago
Best butter croissant I have found in DC so far. I am so happy I have finally found the one! It is perfect. Crunchy, flakey, super soft and many buttery layers. This is an absolute treat. The place is very small and the staff were quite pleasant. They knew the morning I was going to have after my croissant. Thank you endlessly. I will be back. read more
This cute bakery nestled in the heart of DC was everything I look for in a cafe. My go-to order at cafes is a decaf cappuccino and a croissant. Here they had oat milk, which I opted for. The staff were friendly yet efficient. They had a pistachio croissant that I had seen pictures of on other reviews, so I decided to try it. I took my cappuccino and pistachio croissant outside to one of their three small tables (they did have minimal indoor seating but it was quite cramped inside). That was one of the best croissants I've ever tasted. The outside was buttery and flaky. The inside was slightly chewy and filled with a rich pistachio cream. Divine. The cappuccino was delicious as well -- well worth coming back for just that, let alone the heavenly pastry. 100000/10, definitely come check this place out! read more
This place kept coming up in my search results when I was attending a convention. The reviews said their gluten free pastries were good so I decided to give it a try. They do have a sign saying there could be cross contamination, so be aware if you have extreme allergies. The bakery has the ambience of a local hot spot and although there isn't much seating inside, they have a cute outdoor area. They have pictures of dogs on the wall which gives it a welcoming feel. I ordered the pistachio cookies, the only gluten free option and they were excellent - soft and chewy on the inside. The service was efficient and the people working were kind and friendly. I ordered house made vanilla syrup in my latte and you can tell they use good ingredients. Overall, I would definitely come back. read more
11 months ago
My friend was going on and on about ninos and brought me: Everything croissant - 10/10 - I didn't eat this right away and ending up reheating in the following morning for breakfast. I split it in half, scooped the cream cheese out and put in the air fryer for 3mins at 325. Can I cuss real quick ? B?!)H ! ! This is easily top 5 things I've tried this year. It was crunchy but flaky, slightly sweet but bitter and rich with the cream cheese. It was truly just a dream and something I thought about for the rest of the day. I reviewed their menu and have already told my friend I need to try the pistachio, chocolate and tiramisu croissants as well. If I lived within 20mins of this place they'd have to wheel me away like the Mayor of Sardine town (IYKYK). read more
Finally made it to Nino's Bakery! The pistachio croissant is heaven - best so far in the city. The chocolate hazelnut croissant looked so good and the man behind me snagged the last one around 10:20am on a Wednesday. Latte was good, but nothing incredible. They have a card for buy 9 coffee drinks get the 10th free if you're local. Tough hours if you don't work downtown, but you can pre-order! No parking. Tight space so no inside seating but they have a few outside tables. Super nice employees, too! Excited to come back and try their seasonal flavors! read more
This downtown bakery is small, and I stopped in when I had the chance because of the limited schedule. There were a couple of outdoor tables. My single pastry was perhaps overly packaged. Having said that, if the question is whether my chocolate hazelnut croissant could have been any fluffier, any flakier, or any more delicious, the answer is no. read more
Really liked the black sesame croissant- lots of delicious filling inside. We got some others for our family members to try who raved about the pistachio croissant and they said all of the other ones were delicious as well! There was a bit of a line on Saturday morning but it went pretty quickly. read more
Went around 11 on a Saturday, we were pleasantly surprised that they still have quite a bit of selection. We got an assortment of pastries, both sweet and savory. all did not disappoint. We also got a mocha and a vanilla latte made with their house vanilla syrup. Both drinks were delicious. The pastries were quite tasty, our favorites were the balsamic, mozzarella and tomato, savory pastry, as well as both the berry and cream cheese pastry, and almond croissant. The housemaid vanilla are up in the vanilla latte had great flavor and was not overly sweet. They didn't have a variety of milk options or your coffee drinks. A small table outside in minimal seating inside makes this bakery best for takeout. Staff was friendly and efficient. When we came, but I could see how there may be a line of times based on how good the pastries were and how small the storefront space. As bonus points, the merch is super cute with the little wiener dog on it! read more
1 month ago
Don't believe the hype. Definitely not worth ordering ahead and paying almost $7 for 1 single croissant. Gifted a couple of them to my friend who used to enjoy them several years ago and she says they are smaller than they were in the past and simply not as good and not as flakey ~ maybe quality has gone downhill as they have become busier. They also only gave me 1 of the 2 Gruyère croissants I had ordered so it was a pain to have to call them a few times and try to get a refund. They didn't seem to care or be sorry at all which was also a bit annoying. I don't know how you miscount 1 vs 2 lol, so maybe it was a deliberate thing! Their response and demeanor made me think this happens more often than it should. And the one we got, completely hollow inside with a quarter size of Swiss cheese at the end. Ridiculous. read more
2 months ago
1 month ago
I love supporting small local businesses so when I heard about Ninos I got excited. I like to think of myself of a viennoiserie connoisseur so when I saw that Ninos made their offerings from scratch I had to stop by. I decided to indulge in their pistachio croissant (4/5), chocolate hazelnut (3/5), and their sfogliatelle (3/5). I would come back for the pistachio croissant alone as not many places offer it, however the sfogliatelle filling was off for me and I was disappointed that the chocolate used Nutella (as I would've preferred a home made drizzle and less sweet if possible). FYI: this is a very small bakery with only two tables so plan to enjoy your indulgences on the go. read more
Went at 10 on a Tuesday and they were already sold out of maybe half their stuff which was a shame but ended up with the blueberry scone, black sesame croissant, and chocolate Hershey chocolate cookie type thing. While the scone was super fluffy it was entire flavorless, completely. The sesame croissant on the other hand was surprisingly delicious subtle and buttery and really enjoyable. The cookie was also good, used a darker more bitter chocolate and a larger grain almond flour/meal which led to it being a more rustic taste which was cool, enjoyable but not sure I'd get it again. read more
As a baker myself, I was so so impressed by nearly all of the pastries I tried here!!! It is very clear that all the staff are incredibly talented. From the perfectly laminated pastries to the vibrant unique flavors everything was delicious, and most importantly, not to sweet :). So glad I got to sneak in a visit before work! What I tried: - Fruit Danish: SO GOOD. Set a really high bar for the rest of the pastries; the natural sweetness from the berries perfectly complemented the tangy cream filling. - Black sesame almond croissant: Usually not a fan of black sesame but WOW. The nutty gooey filling just worked so well w the flakey pastry. -Pistachio croissant: Yummy, however not as pistachio forward as I was expecting. Would get again though - Mocha swirl croissant (limited edition): Subtle mocha flavor & great ratio of cream to pastry. - Sfogliatelle: Beatiful! However, I couldn't really taste the cinnamon or candied orange & found the filling to be a bit gritty. - Gruyère and Zaatar croissant: Loved this savory take. Thought the zaatar would be overwhelming but it complemented the cheese. - Hazelnut Kiss: Small bite for someone who doesn't want a whole pastry but wasn't my favorite. - Pistachio Sicilian cookie (GF): great gluten free option! Could really taste the pistachio here. read more
I went around 9:45am Tuesday and they had a fresh batch of pistachio croissants. I got one and it was quite good since it was so fresh, but the pistachio cream leaked out. I found myself scraping up the leaked cream with the pastry parts to try to get more pistachio flavor. The chocolate hazelnut croissant's pastry was room temp and not very flavorful. I assume it has to be cooled down for the Nutella not to melt off, but you might as well put some Nutella on bread. The financier looked like it was chocolate flavored so I got it as a chocoholic, but the chocolate flavor was faint and the raspberry topping overpowered it completely if it was also in a bite. Overall pretty good, I would go again if I lived nearby, but I wouldn't go out of my way. Prices seem pre-inflation, like only $5.25-5.75 for the fancier croissants. That's somewhat normal but I guess I expected more expensive since it's a specialty place. They're definitely worth the cost, just maybe not the distance if you live far away. read more
4 months ago
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Next level croissants!! I had the chocolate, almond, and pistachio, don't judge. They were all truly amazing, so flaky, soft, and buttery!! I can see why they sell out and are rated so high. I got there right before closing and I was lucky they had anything and they made a couple more pistachio while I was they. Nice servers and cute little bakery. read more
4 months ago
The black sesame almond croissant is something special. The first bite was one of the best pastries if ever had. While the flavors are amazing it is a very dense and oily pastry. I feel like there was almost too much filling which overpowered the flavors from the croissant itself. read more
I have heard absolutely legendary things about Nino's Bakery, but have found it impossible to get there with the hours. I finally was able to swing it one Saturday, but unfortunately I was too late to try the croissants. I had the blueberry scone, which was so flaky and light. I sometimes find scones too heavy or claggy but this scone was incredible. The cream puffs are also freshly filled, and they were generous with the custard, though I think a flavored custards would've been better. read more
Hands down one of the best bakeries in DC! It can be tough to snag one of their life-changing croissants given their limited supply, slightly funky hours, and long lines, but they're 100% worthwhile. Nino's is only open for a few hours a day Tues-Fri, but if you hop in line right when they open at 8:30 AM, you're sure to get a wonderfully flaky, buttery, and flavorful treat. My all-time favorite has to be their black sesame almond croissant -- the twice-baked pastry has an incredible crunch and the black sesame cream is nutty, subtly sweet, and rich. If you're looking for a savory option, however, the everything croissant is a must-try -- not only am I a sucker for anything everything bagel-flavored, but this pastry is the perfect combination of croissant and bagel. You get a great hit of garlic / sesame / poppy seeds from the seasoning, the flakiness and light crunch from the square-shaped croissant, and a tangy creaminess from the cream cheese / sour cream filling. You truly can't go wrong with Nino's -- the line may look intimidating, but it moves quickly and it's absolutely worth the wait. Every single item on their menu will make your day, and it's a great choice to start your workday! read more
My all time favorite bakery in DC! Any croissant you get from Nino's is gonna be excellent. I love their holiday and seasonal specials (Halloween ones pictured). Every year I look forward to getting one of their pumpkin croissants. FYI it's a small shop, and they have limited hours and are popular. I recommend getting there right when they open for the best selection read more
Yelp made me go here!! I opened up my app to look for something. And a yelpers picture came across my Home Screen... I realize I wasn't too far!!!! Unfortunately, a lot of things were sold out when I showed up at 10:15 but the pistachio croissant I got my hands on was so tasty. Can't wait to be back in this area. read more
1 year ago
This place is a real hidden gem that blew me away. I got a hot blueberry scone fresh out of the oven and it was absolutely incredible! The hazelnut chocolate topped croissant was another standout, with a really rich chocolate topping. The croissant was very crispy, unlike what you get from a regular pain au chocolate, which was a great experience. The za'atar croissant was also amazing, not too oily and perfectly savory! The staff were amazingly friendly and efficient as well. Overall, one of the best bakeries I've been too! read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
I can't believe I've never tried this place before! They have such unique pastries and they're made really well. I got the black sesame almond croissant and zaatar croissant. Having one sweet and one savory item was the perfect balance. read more
Possibly the best bakery in DC. The pastries are baked fresh to perfection. Their laminated pastries have such a crispy exterior and a soft interior. I only wish they had longer hours, but I'll have to try and come anytime I get a chance. read more
Wowww. So glad a friend looped me into this spot. Was fortunate to be staying nearby so had a couple opportunities to visit. First time here on a Thursday @ 9, bit of line inside but not too bad. They'd sold out of a few things but still good selection. Tried the passion fruit croissant which was so light yet satisfying, delicate and flaky, lightly sweet. Everything croissant fell apart a bit so we ended up just spreading the cream cheese across as a sandwich but also good and flaky. My friend came at 9:40 and snagged the very last croissants. We enjoyed it so much we came back the next day! Friday arrived 7 mins before opening and there was already a short line, probably 15 people when the doors opened. We got our pick of pastries though! Snagged the black sesame croissant this time which was great though wished for a little more flavor. That's probably my wish - more passion fruit, more black sesame. Really appreciate them not being overly sweet though, and so flaky! Love the dog friendliness and the staff was super friendly too. read more
3 years ago
Clearly I've been sleeping on Ninos - went here based on google reviews and proximity to my hotel and I was not disappointed. Line out the door is when you know it's that good. I had a danish type pastry that reminded me of being in Europe - so flaky and creamy. Everything looked so good I wish I could have tried more! Coffee was great too! Note there is no space inside to eat your goodies but there are a few outdoor tables! Otherwise it's a take and eat situation just like the Europeans. Go here!!!! read more
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2101 L St NW
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Can I bring my own sweet dachshund inside?
Hello, We do not have indoor seating, but we do have outdoor seating. Your dachshund is more than…
I read two reviews that mentioned gluten free options, does this include gluten free croissants?
Hello, unfortunately, the croissants are not gluten free. Some of the cookies are gluten free.
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