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Hopped off an early flight to DC and headed straight to Woodley Park for Rose Ave! We've been dreaming of their donuts and the Saigon banana snickerdoodle cookie for years. The Saigon banana lattes were yummy too! Worth it to be the first customers of the day!
This place has been bookmarked on my list for a while and we finally got the opportunity to try them and we were not disappointed! So sad that it took us this long to try them. They have a huge variety of Asian-inspired pastries and drinks. I wish we hadn't gotten our caffeine elsewhere because their drink menu sounded delicious. We got some ube pastries and the ube flavor was strong and apparent throughout the patries, which can be hard to find. I wish they had more locations and were closer to us because I would probably go everyday!
I have been wanting to come here for years and it lived up to the hype. I came around noon on a Saturday and while there was a line out the door, I didn't wait more than 10 minutes from start to order. They have all the desserts out on display and they have you order there and order coffee at the register to be more efficient. Some indoor seating but no real outdoor seating, and one restroom. I went with the simple passion fruit donut and the ube latte. The donut was a perfect mix of sweet and sour, not overpoweringly so and the donut was so soft I practically inhaled it. The coffee was quite nice too, not too sweet or acidic tasting and was a perfect combination of flavors. I would love to come back and try some more pastries, as the crab rangoon pastry caught my eye. Friendly service- dont let the line deter you too much!
This time I ordered the scallion bun and the hojicha cinnamon roll. I'd like if the pastries were fresher, but I do understand that they are very busy and there's a lot of demand. I do appreciate that there is an Asian American bakery in DC, with unique combinations and pastries
Mango matcha 3.8/5 Saigon Banana Latte 3.8/5 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.
Extremely friendly service! Adorable Asian fusion bakery. The egg and cheese was flavorful and lighter than it looks. I would definitely go for the banana latte and the banana cinnamon cookies! This isn't your typical bakery everything was a experience enjoyable. The line goes quickly and your served immediately.
I have had mixed experiences with Rose Ave Bakery. My first visit was great. I had a great iced tea and the Thai curry bread was awesome. Although it was crowded, I still managed to find seating with my parents and had a pleasurable cafe experience. My most recent experience was less than ideal. Although all the pastries were there, the early gray matcha missed the mark and I ended up not feeling well after my visit. Not sure if this was due to something else, but I am still a big fan of the bakery and will have to come back (hopefully 100% healthy throughout my time)
My friend loves to bring me goodies to try out from the city when they visit and this was such a welcomed treat ! I can't speak to the service or location much because I didn't go. It must be said that I received the items cold and tasted them cold and reheated. Matcha Chocolate Twice Baked croissant - 6/10 - this rating is about my personal taste, not the quality of the croissant. I'm sure this is a matcha lovers dream and I was impressed by how much filling was in the croissant, especially considering the filling didn't affect the texture of the bread. This was good cold but even better reheated. Bread still had a crunch and the filling consistency was great, but again just not my thing. Strawberry milk - 10/10 - can I curse real quick ? £#%K this was delicious. I could put this filling on just about anything and be satisfied. It was rich but not overly sweet and paired really well with the pastry. I do not know how they manage to have the pastry keep its shape with the amount of filling they're putting inside but I appreciate it. The pastry has a great bite to it and the pearls and frosting adding a slight contrast to the texture was needed because too much of one texture creeps me out. I took a look at their menu and absolutely want to try their cookies the mango sweet tart, and the Ube Cheese Kouign Amann so I will be back !
Unfortunately for my bank account, Rose Ave was a weekly treat for me during my month in DC. I tried so many of their pastries (pandan coconut, pomegranate & passionfruit donuts, salt bread, ube cheese kouign-amann, garlic scallion bun, curry butternut squash tart, black sesame cookie) and drinks (Saigon banana latte, mango matcha, miso caramel cold foam matcha) here, and they all hit because the execution of the fusion is perfection (strong flavors, well-done foundation, creative combinations). Surprisingly, my favorites were their savory pastries. Service is fast and friendly. Ambiance is nice: there's outdoor and indoor seating, but it's usually packed. It's right off the Woodley Park/AdMo metro stop so very accessible. 10/10 would recommend!
Cutesy lil girly spot! I really loved the flavors of my passion fruit donut (it was recommended to me as a fan favorite since I have never been here before). The passion fruit was a punch of flavor that was tangy and paired well with the sugar coating. Not overall too sweet ya know!!? I tried my friend's guava croissant thing and it was super flaky and delicate. And completed the meal with a Vietnamese iced coffee - hella strong!
Visited Rose Ave Bakery in DC on a busy weekend after a friend recommended it, and we ended up waiting in line--which was worth it. The space is a pretty cute, modern café with cherry blossom décor and a great mix of sweet and savory pastries. We honestly tried almost everything Garlic Scallion Bun - Soft, lightly toasted with just the right crunch. Inspired by a Taiwanese garlic bun, it was super easy to eat and one of my favorites (9/10). Matcha Chocolate Twice-Baked Croissant - A rectangular croissant absolutely loaded with matcha and chocolate, topped with matcha powder. It was almost a bit too heavy on the matcha for me, and the bitterness overpowered the chocolate. Banana Chocolate Twice-Baked Croissant - Banana cream on top with banana chocolate inside. Pretty straightforward--tasted exactly like what you'd expect from a banana chocolate croissant. Ube Cheese Kouign Amann - Unique sweet-and-savory combo. The ube adds a subtle sweetness while the cheese gives it a creamy balance. Rich and slightly dense, and I just wished there was a bit more filling to balance the pastry. Miso Garlic Salted Bread - One of my top picks. Savory, buttery, and paired with a slightly sweet brioche-like base that balances everything really well. Elote Bread - Corn-topped savory bread with a nice sweetness and texture. This and the miso garlic bread were tied for my favorites. Strawberry Passionfruit Kouign Amann - Fruity and rich, but a bit filling overall. I just wished there was more filling to balance the pastry. Sugared Donut - Simple and classic, just a soft, sugary donut done right. Drinks: * Strawberry Matcha & Mango Matcha - Both layer fruit puree with matcha, but the flavors stay quite separate rather than blending together. * Vietnamese Coffee with Cold Foam - Strong coffee base with strawberry-flavored cold foam. It's pretty sweet overall with less of a coffee-forward taste, but still smooth and enjoyable. * White Mocha Latte - More coffee-forward compared to the sweeter drinks, which I actually preferred. Overall, I loved my visit--great spot for both savory and sweet pastries with creative flavor combinations and a lot to try. I definitely preferred the savory items over sweet here particularly the garlic scallion bun!
Rose Ave Bakery has been on my radar since early this year! I finally made it to DC this weekend and 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!
Rose Ave Bakery is the best bakery I've ever been to! They have a huge selection of Asian inspired pastries, with really unique and complex offerings. I tried 5 of their pastries - the butternut squash curry one, miso honey garlic salt bread (my favorite!), elote, mochi donut holes, and ube kouign amann. They were all great, with the butternut squash and miso garlic honey ones being the standouts. There was a line out the door the whole time we were there, but it moved fairly quickly. There is limited seating with limited space due to the large line. I would absolutely return. This place is seriously so awesome!
3 months ago
Ordered the banana croissant and the Ensaymada for pastries. We also had the guava refresher and the passion fruit one. All items tasted great. Both drinks were refreshing. Great customer service and a nice space to sit down both indoor and outdoor. read more
Tried some pastries at Rose Ave. Upon entering the space I was greeted by floral interior. Definitely a nice touch. The pastries were the center piece. I immediately zero'd in on the donuts. One was taro and the other sesame. Ultimately, the donuts were just ok. The fillings weren't flavorful as I hoped and not fresh. Though my experience wasn't optimal, I'd recommend to try as your experience may differ. read more
My husband and I go to a lot of bakeries. For a while we ran an IG called planes, trains, and pastries. Rose Ave is in both of our top 5 bakeries. And since I now work from DC twice a month I get to sample a wide range of their products. Let's start with the best things I've had: the curry squash tart, the mango curd and basil donut, the pumpkin and cream cheese kouign amann. All so good they make you want to get back in line and order another. These are pastries that live rent free in my head. Everything else is still better than what you can get almost anywhere, but those are my standouts. Even my local DC friends have slept on this gem in Adams Morgan - so if that is you, you should make a trip soon. Especially for the fall treats. read more
We were in the area and this spot popped up and the unique selections drew us in. Smaller, cozy cafe mixed into a row of shops on the avenue. We ordered some of the normal breakfast offerings but also wanted to try ones that you couldn't find everywhere. Coco Berry Basil-not your everyday Donut-pricey and worth a try given the mix of flavors that you won't find at your local Donut spot-we loved it! Matcha Chocolate Chip cookie-again, not your everyday cookie and delicious, Crab Rangoon Tart-flaky pastry filled with Crab mixture hit the spot. Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich and their Cappucino were tasty. Friendly and engaged people behind the counter were helpful with questions. If in the area, make this stop for their out of the ordinary savory and sweet treats! read more
9 months ago
Came at a 2pm on Saturday, unfortunately their banana flavors were already gone. We ordered the earl gray matcha and mango matcha latte. Both were really delicious! The early gray matcha was heavier on the earl gray than the matcha flavor so I wished the matcha shown through a bit more. Mango matcha had the perfect balance of matcha and mango and the mango made the drink slightly thicker. We really enjoyed the pandan donut as the pandan had a pretty strong flavor. The ube donut was good too although ube flavor was more mild. There's some seats available as well! read more
honestly this bakery is worth the hype, i was a skeptic but their pastries are all delicious and fresh. to me, it's not just a bakery, but it is such a solid institution in DC representing Asian flavors in dessert. my favorites that i trued were the ube kouign amann, and the scallion breakfast sandwich. it was delicious and i'm craving it again. the cookie was nice but not my style. if you're in DC on a trip, this is definitely worth checking out. read more
10 months ago
This lives up to the hype! I've heard about this bakery for years and finally went to try their limited edition Mascarpone and Berries donut. Needless to say, I went back again the next day to buy the same thing before they stopped selling it! The unique and rich flavors added complexity to the donut. I went around 8:30-9am on a weekend and encountered no line. Inside, the ceilings are high and some people brought their laptops to work. read more
8 months ago
Incredible. I have always heard about Rose Ave and had been wanting to try it and it absolutely lives up to the hype. The ambiance was lively and bright, and the bakery was packed, so keep in mind seating can be limited. Service was straightforward and efficient. They really know how to keep the line moving, and ordering by the display case makes everything quick and easy. And the food was amazing. We tried the ube cheese amann, Thai curry tart, pandan coconut donut, and scallion bun. Every pastry was perfectly flaky yet crisp. The scallion bun had a savory aroma infused throughout the entire bun. The Thai curry tart's puff pastry was incredibly flaky while still moist. The pandan coconut donut was pillowy soft and not overpowering, and the ube cheese amann had just the right level of sweetness. We also ordered the mango matcha latte and ube Viet coffee. The mango matcha latte leaned on the sweeter side but was still delicious, while the ube Viet coffee was perfectly balanced. Highly recommend! read more
FOOD We tried their pandan coconut cream donut, ube cream donut, and ube cheese kouign amann. All three pastries were absolutely delicious, and I would recommend them all. Here's the breakdown: Pandan coconut cream donut: 9.5/10. Incredible. I usually prefer the pastry over the cream, but the cream was the star of the show. The cream wasn't too sweet or dense, and complimented the oiliness of the donut perfectly. Ube cream donut: 9.5/10. Wonderful if you're an ube lover. Same thoughts as with the pandan coconut donut. Ube cheese kouign amann: 8.5/10. The slightest bit stale when we came in around 9:30am, but still delicious. The cream cheese wasn't too sweet, and the ube flavor really shined through. DRINKS We tried their ube iced coffee, and while it was visually stunning, the flavors didn't quite come together. The boldness of the coffee overpowered the ube, making it hard to taste. The drink was still sweet and enjoyable overall, but not quite what I expected when ordering an ube latte. SERVICE The staff are kind, friendly, and efficient. Guests order at the front and retrieve their items before seating. Complimentary Wi-fi is available by the counter. AMBIANCE Limited seating is available inside the store, but there are a couple tables for two, two sofa chairs, and then counter seating. PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity in 2-hour increments. read more
1 year ago
If you ever find yourself in DC, do yourself a huge favor and make sure you make time to go to the bakery. Ube iced coffee. Literally salivating just thinking about it. It was so good I finished it before we got to the end of the street, and I turned around to go get another one. We tried several of their baked goods also... passion fruit and Ube donuts, Ube Cake, the Ube and Cream Cheese pastries. Everything was so so good. The location was super easy to find, right next to the metro station closest to the National Zoo. The service was impressive and the ladies working there were so nice. I tried to talk them into opening a Florida location! Ambiance was very chic and comfortable, like I would enjoy spending some time in there enjoying another Ube iced coffee any day. Cannot wait to be back in the city. This will be my first stop! read more
10 months ago
This place is cute! I love the springy decor and the plethora of black sesame pastries. Space could be bigger bc this place gets crowded. I did come on a weekend so maybe that's why. I would absolutely come back to try their other pastries. It's also very close to the DC Zoo metro so very convenient to get to. A plus in my book! read more
Rose Ave Bakery is a super cute and fun spot. You can find street parking right out front or nearby, and I was lucky enough to grab a spot right in front. When I walked in, it wasn't packed at all. I saw they had an ube latte, and I knew I had to try it. I also decided at the last minute to get the scallion, egg and cheese, and I'm so glad I did -- it ended up being my favorite thing. The ube latte was kind of a letdown, honestly. I wished it had more ube flavor and less coffee since the coffee overpowered the ube taste for me. It's a little on the pricey side, but honestly, totally worth it to check out, especially if you opt to get a pastry item! read more
Fun Asian bakery in Adams Morgan. The line moves fast. Minimal indoor & outdoor seating. Savory and sweet treats. I enjoyed a hojita latte and black sesame cream donut. My friend had passion fruit cruffin. All had good flavor. Lots of ube options. read more
We succumbed to the hype! And we weren't the only ones; the place was packed. But the proof is in the pudding, and the pudding wasn't good! Their donuts are more like beignets, nothing wrong with that. The Passion Fruit donut was ok, the Ube Coconut donut I threw away at the first bite. The savory Crab Rangoon was good though, but at $8 the piece, I don't think it's worth it. Sorry, this isn't for me. read more
While attending a meeting at the Omni Shoreham, we took a short walk and came across the Rose Ave Bakery with comfortable outdoor sidewalk seating. This Asian-inspired bakery served several familiar items that we typically see on the West coast. We sampled the black sesame donut, mushroom scallion tart, and matcha chocolate croissant along with iced Vietnamese coffee which were all excellent. Definitely worth a visit! read more
Came here on a sat morning and we didn't have to wait very long in line or for a table. Their menu changed again so I tried the kimchi lox which was soooooo delicious! One of the best pastries and concoction I've ever had EVER! I also ordered the halo donut which was sweet and delicious. The crab Rangoon was savory and large but wasn't as good as I thought it would be. read more
Everything about this place is fantastic! Definitely just try their coffee, the brown cinnamon sugar latte is what dreams are made of! Coffee dreams that is! Second their scallion sandwiches are to die for! That crunch is unbeatable! The interior is pretty with lots of natural light, and the team is so kind and helpful! Definitely a must try if you are in Cleveland park or after a zoo run! read more
DELICIOUS brioche donuts! They were so soft and pillowy with a good amount of filling. I highly recommend the passionfruit flavor, and the black sesame donut was yummy as well. I also tried the ube kouign amann, and I am now a big fan of ube buttercream! The line moved fast and the bakery had a good amount of seating for chatting or getting some work done. read more
They have the fluffiest donuts with the best fillings. I especially love their ube and black sesame. They also have yummy drinks like their banana latte! The cafe has a nice interior but it can be hard to find a place to sit especially on the weekends. The lines can be long so get their early! read more
This bakery is consistently yummy on a high level. I love when they have Ube butter and pan de sal. I buy extra and free them so that I can have them when it is not available. They are that good. And just look at the pic - just a gorgeous purple come on how can you her try it! read more
We stopped by on a whim since we were a little early to meet friends at the zoo. The inside has lot of natural lighting and is charming with all the cherry blossoms flowers. There is some seating but not a ton so get there early if you want to work from home there. The person who helped me was super nice and let me know some of her favorites. They have a lot of pastries that are savory as well as sweet and I love the Asian flavors. I ended up with a Thai curry pastry which was flaky and had incredible flavor. I also got the Saigon banana latte and the flavor was reminiscent of a banana laffy taffy in a good way. I would absolutely come back!! read more
2 years ago
Came here around 11:50 AM on a Saturday and ended up waiting a good 40 minutes. I definitely recommend getting there earlier if you want a shot at trying more pastries because some items were already sold out by the time we got to the register. The vibe and ambiance of the shop were super cute, and all the staff were really friendly. Note that the seating is pretty limited, though. We tried the mango matcha and ube latte for drinks, and for pastries, we got the matcha strawberry croissant, passionfruit donut, and ube kouign amann. My favorites were the matcha croissant and the kouign amann-the croissant was crispy and had plenty of fillings. The passionfruit donut was decent, but honestly nothing too special. I'd definitely come back for the tasty pastries, but the crowd makes it a little less convenient for more frequent visits. read more
Rose Ave Bakery in Woodley Park is a pan-Asian inspired bakery and coffee shop serving great specialty lattes and delectable pastries. We enjoyed the ube and Saigon banana latte. The ube iced coffee was reminiscent of a Vietnamese coffee with a sweet ube kick, while the banana latte was perfectly balanced and tasted exactly like banana. For a pastry we sampled the garlic scallion bun that combined strong garlic flavor with a gorgeously flaky texture. Dreaming of coming back here the next time we are in DC read more
3 months ago
7 months ago
This is an asian woman owned bakery that also offers specialty drinks. Went here on a Sunday late morning with friends and the line was out the door. I thought they were going to run out of certain items but they just temporarily remove things from the display when they are not available between batches. I got the ube and strawberry passionfruit kouign amann. These were very dense and had a bit of spread but it was not completely filled like the donuts. Of the variety of donuts available, we tried the ube donut and this was a very light and fluffy donut but filled with ube cream. Among the savory pastries, we selected the garlicy scallion bun and the miso salt bread. My favorite was the miso salt bread because it was light and crispy with good flavor. However, you can't go wrong with the scallion bun (they also have options to add egg and cheese to it too to make it into a breaky sandwich). Overall, pretty solid bakery to get some Asian inspired baked goods/drinks in the area. I would definitely come back here and try more of their savory goods, as well as the variety of teas/lattes that they offer. Although there are limited seating and parking especially during peak hours, just plan accordingly. read more
Omg my favorite bakery in the area. I've been coming to Rose Ave since it was at the Block foodhall. I am thrilled they got their own place (so much improvement from that old location). Inside has a relaxing, feminine ambiance. The staff is always friendly. The donuts are so good--I get the ube coconut and passion fruit. The fillings are fantastic. It's super hard to choose a favorite, but it might be the ube cheese Kouign Amann. It has the perfect density and sweetness with the most delicious ube filling. Wow it's so good. Everything is so good. The iced chai is also pretty decent. I definitely recommend this place and am already planning my next visit. read more
There was already a line before opening at 9am. We arrived close to 9am on a Saturday morning and were probably the first 10 customers in line. By the time we lined up not long after a long line formed behind us. So menus change often as some of the items I wanted wasn't available this day :( I wanted to try the Vietnamese coffee/ube tiramisu! Hopefully next time. crab Rangoon 8.5/10 Pandan donut 8/10 Saigon hot banana latte 9/10 Hojicha latte 5/10 read more
Wow was visiting DC for a weekend and after my first trip here, I went a second time 2 days later bc i HAD to have it again before leaving! The cutest bakery with Asian flavor inspired treats! The egg and cheese sandwich on their garlic/scallion croissant is a MUST. The egg was so fluffy and light and the croissant was perfectly flaky and flavorful. And Don't forget to try a sweet treat (or 3)! My favorite was the black sesame donut. The donuts are filled with luscious cream and the donut isn't overly sweet. The matcha chocolate croissant was also incredibly. The flavor combo was elite and the filling was so smooth. The rose latte was too rose heavy for my taste but the quality of coffee was good. The matcha (iced or hot) was my favorite! They have so many fun flavors to mix In too On weekends, the line can be long! but worth the wait read more
I'm absolutely obsessed with this place! They have such incredible Asian inspired pastries and drinks. Their scallion bacon egg and cheese is the best breakfast sandwich I've had in DC: it's so flaky and flavorful and hits all the right spots. I'm also a fan of their donuts, the kouign-Amann, and the sponge cake! The strawberry passion sponge cake was so lightly and fluffy and the frosting is whipped cream based, so any Asian mom will be happy with it. They do have a tendency to sell out on the weekends, so recommend going a bit earlier if you can. The decor is so stunning and cute, and they do have some seating available, though it goes very quickly, especially on the weekends. I saw some people doing work here, though it's not the quietest place. Service is quick and great! read more
1 year ago
Lovely bakery that I think is worth the hype! The line can get pretty long during peak hours on the weekends, but service is swift and efficient so the wait is never crazy long. They will run out of some items when busy. The interior is very cute, with cherry blossom decor, some small tables and a few bar stools to enjoy your goodies and enjoy your time (they have wifi!). The vietnamese iced coffee is delicious! My other favorites include the ube bread rolls with ube butter and the hot dog croissant. I can't wait to come back and try more! read more
Had a nice breakfast at Rose Ave Bakery. The space is pretty and open, with lots of outdoor seating (if you're willing to roll the dice with mosquitos). I was tempted by the sweet treats, but ultimately decided on the scallion bun, which was absolute fire. Soft, buttery dough between flaky layers, seasoned with just the right amount of scallions and garlic crisps. It was deliciously satisfying and not heavy. I also tried the hojicha latte. The drink, in its standard formulation, is too sweet in my opinion, but when made without the brown butter syrup, the sweetness level is just right. And the roasted green tea flavor is nice and deep. Thanks to the server who helped make my drink experience better! My friend tried both the passionfruit and seasonal mango brioche donuts and enjoyed them both. I will return to try them if I'm in the area again. read more
3 months ago
Have been wanting to go here forever, I finally did and regret I didn't go sooner. The baked goods are amazing, I've gotten the banana croissant, banana cookie and ube doughnut. The ube coffee is pretty good as well. Cute atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend read more
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Any vegan items on your menu?
They have vegan coconut mochi puffs that are also gluten free!
Do they quickly sell out Sundays at 5?
They are NOT open Sundays. You can preorder Sunday @ 5 p.m. on their site. They sell all of the preorder items ala cart Thursday through Saturday. If you go close to the opening times you will likely get what you want. I have yet to have anything be…
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