Just placed and picked up my first custom cake order. The process was easy and seamless. The cake…read morewas just beautiful, delicious and enjoyed by all. I will most definitely be a repeat customer and would highly recommend.

I really appreciate there is a bakery in this large sprawling mass of businesses, but I am not sure…read morehow fresh their items actually are. They have ice cream, but in looking at the ice cream in the display case, it looked like it had been scooped a long time ago. I could see the difference in the sides and where it was scooped like it was getting stickier or melted and refrozen due to time. The freezer case with options to bring home has a great selection of items that are geared towards gluten free folks. However, I noticed a lot of frost burn on some items. The items still look yummy, and I love the variety, I just hesitate to buy items that look a little older. The fresh case with cupcakes looks lovely for the options. They seem to have a good selection! They do have regular cupcakes and add in seasonal selections. There are also some gluten free options in the case. I've eaten cupcakes and cookies here, and they taste good. The prices are fair. When in a bind and having a hankering for sweets in the Westview plaza of Frederick, I would certainly consider dropping by here. The staff are friendly, and the parking easy as pie. So, it's not a bad choice for a little treat. It won't break the bank. Besides, it's nice to support a local business!

So we ordered a $240 dinner for 5 for pick up. I cannot express how good the food was without…read morewriting a novel. Calamari actually had a light crispy breading and very tender. Ciopinno was amazing, along with the manicotti, chicken limon, carbonara, pizza bianca and not to be left out the Pistachio cheesecake! The chef is exceptional! Nothing was over-salted showing careful attention to creating bold flavors with careful and precise techniques with obviously fresh ingredients. Again, this was a pick up order and was still that good! I can't imagine how amazing the meals would have been dine in. Thank you!

Ciao Osteria goes beyond a neighborhood Italian place to be a solid establishment that I would…read moredrive a bit to. We ordered three types of pasta and they were all solid. The vongole was distinctly different from the other two pastas with the brininess going perfectly with the pasta. The pasta themselves were cooked perfectly al dente and I'm sure if we had more people, we would've ordered non-pasta dishes to see how they manage their protein. A couple tips -- Try to get a reservation if it's at a popular time. Also, take a look at the specials and go out on a limb with something that you haven't tried! I'll definitely be back.

We picked up and ordered our platters. And let me just say that portions were generous, food…read moredelicious and fresh. This was Tulip Grill before so I don't know what it looks like now since the hubby picked up our order. Parking is not too bad but be aware that it can get busy due to DD, Lantern Sushi & Roy's are nearby. They notified my hubby that they needed 5 more minutes to get all our order cooked, and put together. Minor comment- though I like the flavor both green and tamarind sauces were a little thin. I like a thicker sauce for dipping. Also the fries though well-seasoned could be crunchier. Still highly recommend trying them out. I have two more meals from my platter.

Falafel Kabob Mediterranean Grill earned this rating primarily on the value proposition of their…read morefood. Everything on the menu is packing a fairly hefty punch of flavor, and the servings are generous. There was a short line when I arrived, but the counter-style service moved pretty quickly and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Sometimes counter-style is surly and brusque; not here. The staff go out of their way to make sure that you get all the toppings you might enjoy. As a first-time customer, I appreciated that. The shop itself is small with some seating but nobody was dining in; this was not because it's not popular (see the aforementioned line), I think they're just primarily geared towards takeout. I'll definitely be back, especially if I'm in the neighborhood anyway.

We recently ordered GF Thanksgiving pies here. The pumpkin pie was good and the apple pie was…read moreexcellent. The crust was SO GOOD! (We got GF pies at a different GF specialty shop last year, and the crust was not so good, even though that other place has a fantastic GF chicken pot pie with an amazing crust). We also recently tried the short rib ravioli - there are only 12 pieces in a container but they taste ah-ma-zing! Other baked goods here (cookies, cupcakes, muffins, etc.) are also very good. Bottom line: pricey but worth it!

I've known of Impasta since they opened, but embarrassed to say that I had never stopped by. I saw…read morethat they had some pumpkin cheesecake available, so I sent a message via IG and was able to pick up a slice that day. I went in to pick it up and also say the cookies and cream cake cup and couldn't go home without one. Everyone there is super friendly. It's a small trendy spot and they offer items daily, as available,l; generally baked goods, including a variety of scones. The pumpkin cheesecake was delicious! Couldn't even tell it was gf. The crust was perfect! And the cookies and cream cake?? OMG!!! DELICIOUS! The cake was so moist, which is difficult to find sometimes when it's gf. The cream and GF oreos were the best combination. I went back the other day and grabbed a mini cheesecake with blueberry sauce and a ham and cheese scone. So yummy! I'm excited that they are right in my neighborhood too. Must try for anyone GF.

Everything in this establishment is gluten-free! After…read morethe warm welcome came the delicious bacon, egg, and cheese frittata slice. My friendly server warmed it up and I selected a real fork (plastic available) to enjoy my mid-morning treat. By the time I arrived, the chocolate chip scones and cinnamon rolls were all gone. My suspicion is they were good! The music fits the vibe here as I sip my cup of oolong tea and take time to do some writing and reflecting.

The moment you walk in, you can tell it is a place by the community, for the community. They have…read morepay-it-forward drinks as well as a community food bank corner. It also seems they host monthly events like book club and knitting club! The drinks seem so fun with a rotating seasonal menu, and they have quite a selection of goodies (all gluten friendly, of course). I got the tomato mozzarella scone and a lemon poppyseed muffin, and both were lovely. I cannot wait to frequent this spot more! There is ample parking (both a public lot and parallel) nearby.

I loved this restaurant. My bf and I ordered dinner the other night and if you frequent here you…read moreknow it's not cheap. I was expecting quality and got subpar. I reached out and was speaking to the back end and was told that they were sorry for the quality and quantity of food and that they would mail me a gift card. I am attaching a photo of receipt of how much we ordered. We ordered a chocolate cake, the photo online showed a massive slice of cake, ours looked as if someone cut half of it off where the cake is supposed to be pointed. $12 for half a cake. My bfs meal was supposed to come with two sides. He ordered mashed potatoes and cole slaw. The mashed potatoes were in with the steak and it was a small portion that looked like a small ice cream scoop, ribeye ($49.00). We did not get the Cole slaw. We ordered a house side salad. It was literally a huge chunk of iceberg lettuce thrown in a bowl with some of the sides. ($14.00) I ordered the steak frites (34.00) the fries were fine, my steak had these weird pieces (see photo) inside, that were veins or ligaments but def not edible and very chewy and gross. I chewed a few pieces and kept having to over chew and then would spit out the pieces because it was rubbery, after the second piece I noticed the texture and then spit it out, then saw whatever it was that was causing the texture and issue. Seeing that immediately made me lose my appetite. So I was left hungry and turned off by my meal and filled up on calamari and fries. I have ordered this before and it usually comes with a nice amount of slices. Mine came with four pieces of sliced steak. We ordered the calamari and had no complaints. The back end comes to my house and drops off a GC of $25.00! Which to me is an insult. For that they can keep their cheap cop out. I will not be back. We spent $134.00 and tipped $19.00 for a take out order. And all they could give us back for a terrible experience and quality of food was $25.00?! Their salad alone was $14. The cake is $12. So basically come back spend more money and we will cover one simple thing but several of your items were sub par and or gross. I would not recommend. This restaurant took a lot of money and did the bare minimum to fix the issue and threw a minimum amount to appease the customer. But didn't mind taking my hard earned money, which I will now spend elsewhere. I also will be mailing back the card. Whoever came to my condo to drop off the gift card came at midnight. Which to me is weird and an odd time to come to someone's house. I have it on security video.

Recently went to Burtons to eat and yap with some girlfriends, and I think we found our new go to…read morespot! Service was amazing from the time we walked in to the time we left. We asked the host for an odd favor and not only did she honor it, but also followed up well after we were seated. Our server, Josh, was so knowledgeable on the menu items (both food and beverages) and gave the best recommendations. Our drinks were delicious and strong, and the food was reasonably priced and pretty tasty. We left stuffed and had to go boxes so you can say you get a bang for your buck. We did have an issue with one of our entrees, but it was quickly handled with care. All in all, zero complaints. Burtons is a solid choice for a casual restaurant.

I saw the bakery sign while walking down the street and was so excited when i saw that everything…read morewas gluten free! I haven't indulged in any sweets or pastries in years because of gluten & cried tears of happiness after my first bite! Absolutely delicious! Not the usual "It was okay, but you can tell its gluten free..." , I can serve these to my family and they wouldn't be able to tell it didn't have gluten. Everything I ordered was amazing and I'll be returning for all of our family birthday cakes so I can be included in celebrations too!

Absolutely incredible gluten-free bakery located in the heart of Adams Morgan. This cute little…read moreshop may look unassuming from the outside, but they're home to some of the most talented baking magicians who've somehow managed to craft DC's best gluten-free pastries that somehow have all the textures and flavors of their gluten-having cousins. I dropped by Rise Bakery pretty late on a Sunday afternoon, so they had already sold out of a bunch of things. The staff was super friendly and noted that customers should try to arrive before 10 AM on the weekends if there's something specific they want since Rise tends to sell out of their popular items pretty quickly. At the staff's recommendation, I decided to get the chocolate eclair, which was both phenomenal and massive. The choux pastry was super light and airy and had the signature firm, slightly crisp outer shell. That shell served as the perfect canvas for the melted chocolate, and the chocolate ganache inside the eclair was rich, creamy, and decadent. The eclair was probably double the size of a standard eclair, and I was thoroughly impressed by how well it had come together -- eclairs are hard enough to make when you're using normal flour, but this was super impressive and didn't taste like it was gluten-free at all.

Obsessed. Got a cake here for my sisters baby shower and it was adorable and delicious. Love love…read morelove that they use such good ingredients and are gluten free and everything tastes so good! Their muffins might be my favorite.

We ordered a birthday cake for pickup for my friend. I so appreciate the fact they are both gluten…read morefree and vegan, because I now know at least I have them as an option to get a cake for because of some dietary preferences/restrictions some of my friends have. We got a chocolate cake with chocolate icing. My only direction was to make it look like a nice birthday cake which they met the directive easily. When we were there for the pickup I did get an order of a spinach mushroom tart. I will say I didn't enjoy this a whole lot because it tasted very salty. I hope it was a one off- I would definitely go back to try some more items from their baked goods.