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    Sharbat Bakery and Cafe

    4.8 (25 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Andrea R.

    Sharbat is homey. It's perfect for a special treat, a savory meal, or your favorite desired hot beverage. I couldn't decide so I ordered all three: a London fog, a warm dumpling soup, and a slice of the famous honey cake. On a windy, grey day, this was the perfect half-way stop during an east coast road trip. Parking is street only, but it's a very short walk from the Metro, and there are a few surrounding parking garages (though expensive). The staff was kind, and I left with several boxes of goodies to get me through the next few days.

    Double chocolate and tiramisu cake slices
    John B.

    An expansion of a place that originated in Adams Morgan, this location finds itself near the Alexandria metro. They have a selection of cafe fare, though I was unclear on whether or not vegetarian grape leaves were available as they appeared on some iterations of the menu but not others. As a bakery, they had a small but mouthwatering selection. The cake slices I bought disappeared without me getting a taste, but I am confident that they were delicious.

    Cake  given to us on the house
    Lucy Y.

    We got the gurza and beef sausage roll- kind of reminds me of hotdog buns from Hong Kong bakeries but more flaky texture. Both were delicious! The atmosphere is quiet with nice French cafe music in the background. The seating is nice. And the staff gave us free tea and cake slices at the end on the house! It was nice to stop by on a rainy day in Alexandria.

    Elba Adriana C.

    Kind service, pastries were yummy and different. Quaint little cafe - a little pricey but I expected it from Alexandria and since it is a mom and pop patisserie shop.

    Dubai chocolate cake
    Monica S.

    Came here for dessert and coffee after happy hour. It's a very cute cafe- so sad that there weren't many people there. Their pastries looked amazing but we got the Dubai Chocolate Cake and Nutella Latte. The Nutella latte was good but I was a little disappointed in the Dubai chocolate cake's texture-- thinking it would have some crunch. It was slightly difficult ordering but the staff member was nice- said it was her first day though.

    Paul E.

    Excellent ethnic bakery that specializes on pastries from the region of the world immediately south of Russia. there are a nice selection of very well made pastries this business sells, both savory and sweet, that are absolutely delicious. For our first visit here we had their Raisin Cranberry Cookie (more like a scone) and Pistachio Pakhlva (like Baklava). Both deserts were very well made and oh so tasty. Our deserts were washed down with their house coffee, Capucinno and a latte that were full bodied coffee drinks that were excellent in their own right. Relative to the facility it is clean and bright inside with a limited number of indoor tables offering you the option of eating there or taking it to go. Staff was super friendly and offered a free sample of their Baklava to entice you to buy their desserts where it worked in my case (:. Overall an excellent dessert business that needs to be sampled to be appreciated. The five star rating in Yelp seems well deserved in my opinion where If you try a sample you will be hard pressed to walk away from this business without buying one of their pastries!

    The beef and cheese Khachapuri
    Camilla Y.

    I waited for this place to open for months, and it did not disappoint. We came here for brunch and ordered the Beef Khachapuri, Chicken Borek, Cheese Khachapuri, and a slice of Napoleon. I asked the staff to warm up all but the Napoleon and they kindly did. All delicious - cheese was the tastiest, followed by the beef, and the chicken which was the healthier option among them. I'll be back soon for the honey cake! There were a few Russian speakers in the cafe enjoying tea but overall quiet and not busy, casual, and laid back. A great place to read a book and enjoy a cup of coffee. FYI - they were out of drip coffee so we got an Americano. Also, be careful with the hours. I have passed by at 8 AM and they were closed.

    Honey cake
    Stephanie S.

    We almost walked by this bakery, but I'm so glad we stopped in! They had a great variety of pastries as well as a food menu. We just tried some of the pastries though. The pakhlava was delicious! So flaky and flavorful. I preferred the pistachio over the Nutella, but Nutella isn't really my favorite in general. The honey cake stole the show! The sweet honey and layers of cream between flaky layers were decadent. The raspberry drizzle elevated it even more. It's easily one of my favorite desserts that I've ever had. Don't miss out on this amazing bakery on your visit to Old Town!

    PISTACHIO PAKHLAVA, my favorite!
    Andrew B.

    Fantastic deserts, they also had a few savory choices. Service was friendly and packaged my order very nicely. Very clean and cute area to sit and enjoy your food

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    Jack G.

    Outstanding unique sweet and savory patties and good coffees. Pastry cuisine ranges from middle eastern to west Asian. Exceptionally pleasant service. Ample seating. Strongly recommend.

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    Carolyn M.

    Cozy café with a variety of savory and sweet pastries, coffee, tea and specialty drinks. They also serve breakfast with omelets and avocado toasts, among other offerings. Their main dishes include rice dishes, dumplings and wraps. I had a slice of the popular honey cake which was lightly sweet and tasty. I appreciated the friendly and efficient service. Will return with friends.

    Kristine P.

    the staff are sweet! service is fast and the ambience is cutesie. the desserts are also fresh and delicious. love the amount of choices esp for baklava

    Delicious pastries and excellent customer service. A must-go for anyone who likes sweets.

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    Look no further for perfect spot for a drink and a sweet treat! The open and clean space entices with beautiful pastry and a sense of calm.

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