I had one of those days where I went for a walk in an area I've been to many times before but never stopping to notice all the little shops here and there. That's when I stumbled onto Sharbat. It's a rather quaint and cute Azerbaijani bakery and as I was window shopping all the cakes and baklavas, someone across the counter says "let me know if you have any questions" and I look up to see an angelic beautiful woman (this does not affect my rating haha) but I guess I wasn't expecting to see that. Anyway, she went through explaining various pastries and had a couple Turkish ones as well. I went with a pistachio baklava and a slice of honey cake. Honestly, I wanted to try all the cakes and even though they say honey cake is their most popular, there were a few that looked more appetizing. However, slightly convinced by the one other customer there eating her slice of honey cake, I decided to try it. I've only had honey cake once before so I won't act like I know what's best but that time the layers were thinner which I prefer but I like how it wasn't overly sweet despite it being honey forward. The baklava was one of the best, but I probably say that about most baklavas. read more

Previously I wrote that Sharbat is a bakery for people who think they don't like baked goods. I was won over by the silky apricot cake. But still I shunned the baklava, my friends' favorite but at the very top of my list of pastries I could do without. I find it papery and drenched in syrup - way too sweet! But now I suggest that Sharbat is a bakery for people who think they don't like baklava. My friends finally persuaded me to try some, and oh man is it good. It's nothing like the baklava I know. Perhaps because it is made Azerbaijani style - at the eastern end of Turkish culinary reach. It is more cakey and less sweet. But still plenty sweet, with a nice nutty crunch. I don't know whether to kiss or curse my friends for turning me on to this, but now I know. And now so do you. read more

For the past few years been purchasing traditional Azerbaijani sweets, and the quality and taste hasn't changed, always the best. Ambiance is nice for a little cafe. The ladies are always nice and respectful. read more

Good, but not amazing. I've been a few times now and have tried the honey cake, pistachio cake, and caramel cake, along with a few savory pastries. Amongst the 3 cakes, i thought they were all just ok. The caramel cake may have been my favorite - nutty and not too sweet, but unfortunately I felt like my slice had been sitting out all day and was quite dry. I would try this one again. The honey cake was good, but not 'wow' and the pistachio was light and airy (great texture!) but quite sweet and virtually no pistachio flavor - almost tasted like a vanilla sponge cake with a hint of coconut? I wish the pistachio cake had more raspberries to give it that tangy/fruity cut. I always give the savory pastries to my boyfriend and he seems to enjoy them. I would give Sharbat another try, but level set your expectations. read more

Located at Adams Morgan, Sharbat Bakery and Cafe is a great place for Azerbaijani pastries, cakes, and beverages. Walked in here on a Saturday afternoon. It was not busy at that time; service was quick. The interior was cute, classy, and clean. The owner was super friendly. The honey cake was good. The pistachio roll is my favorite. Very delicious, soft, fluffy, not the typical pistachio treat and it had a fruity hint. Would definitely come back! read more

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Sharbat has been the place, still is the place! Amazing pastries, cute exterior and interior, great people. I came by for baklava and was delighted to find not one, not two, but three different varieties available! They also had kunafa, but I didn't have time to wait for it to be prepared. Oh well, guess I'll just have to come back again! read more

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The food was great but slightly overpriced (normal for dc). I liked the round pastry and my friend liked one with feta. BUT my friend did find a huge bug in her tea at the end and that was disgusting. The staff was also nonchalant at best (or impolite). Hope they can improve service and cleanliness. read more

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The pastry chef here is a true master. The employees are kind and friendly. The atmosphere is clean and quaint, on the small side but not cramped. But let's talk about the food: The flavors and textures of the pastries are beyond what you'd expect from a humble neighborhood cafe, even one that specializes in fancy pastries. This is my second visit and this time I ordered the 1. Pistachio cake - get it. 2. Baku Pakhlava - Bliss. 3. Meringue Pakhlava - Delicious. The pistachio cream and real raspberry filling in the cake was remarkably generous and teeming with not overly sugared flavor. I'm a HUGE pistachio fan but I"m routinely disappointed by pistacchio flavored desserts because they're either too sugary or the pistacchio flavor is just too subtle. This is the best pistachio flavored dessert I've had in years. And the big juicy raspberries provided a great little tangy contrast to the mildly sweet- savory - nutty - RICH & creamy filling I've had bakklava dozens of times in several flavors. They're usually ok or good. But this Baku Pakhlava was such a blissful blend of savory buttery flavors and honey that I could not stop eating until it was gone. I was going to take it home after sampling it, but nope. It was just a flood of perfectly balanced pastry perfection. So comforting and rich, with just completely satisfying 'al dente' texture. The meringue one was yummy, I liked the /.... date?... filling. It didn't wow my mouth like the other two, but it's still a delicious well-above average pastry. Less sweet and a bit lighter, pastry-doughier consistency than the . read more

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Great cafe with amazing hospitality!! I love the vibrant & upbeat ambience of this cafe w their in-house DJ & colorful decor. As someone who has never tried Azerbaijani food before, I was super excited to try everything. Here's what I tried: - Black Tea: so fragrant & great palate cleanser. Did you know the shape of the glass is designed so that the top cools faster while the bottom still stays warm?? - Pistachio cake: Second to the honey cake, this one is a popular crowd favorite. It was super spongy and fluffy although I didn't taste a ton of pistachio flavor. - Honey cake: SO good. The most popular dessert and I can see why-each layer was so thin and lathered w a delish honey cream filling. - Sharkabura: 1 of the 3 desserts served on the plate; this handmade intricate pastry is filled with cardamom, hazelnut & more cozy spices! - Baku Phaklava: 1 of the 3 desserts served on the plate; this is traditional Azerbaijani style phaklava and as someone who doesn't usually like pakhlava, this was delish. Perfectly seasoned, and most importantly, not too sweet - Kata: 1 of the 3 desserts served on the plate; iconic for its swirl look, this dessert reminded me of "little hearts" cookies (if all my Indians know what I'm talking about) @britannia.industries - Goghal: one of my favorites of the day. This is a spice filled pastry- it has poppyseed, cumin, anise, black pepper & more spices! A very satiating bite. - Chicken Borek: Classic pastry filled with lots of chicken! Would've just preferred some more veggies inside. - Homestyle tomato & egg omelet: Ok wow I did not know eggs could be this flavorful! It was also served with some delish fluffy bread. Highly recommended if you're going for brunch. read more

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Absolutely wonderful café and bakery located in the heart of Adams Morgan! This lovely little hole-in-the-wall shop may look unassuming from the outside, but it is home to some of the best baked goodies in DC. I've dropped by several times for dessert, and I've been super impressed by their quality and consistency -- the baklava is definitely the star of the show, and they have a ton of variety. Whether you want to keep it classic with their traditional batu baklava or pistachio baklava, or if you want a sweet fusion twist with their nutella baklava, each dessert is perfectly flaky, nutty, and all-around delicious. Their batu baklava has the perfect level of sweetness and goes wonderfully with a latte or americano; the nutella baklava is a smidge too sweet for my taste, but it's great if you're looking for something with a bit more sugar. Beyond baklava, they have a wide selection of other traditional Azerbaijani desserts, including cakes, cookies, and a bunch of other sweet or savory pastries. The owner is the sweetest woman I've ever met and more than willing to chat through the menu if you have any questions. For their drinks, they serve La Colombe coffee, so you really can't go too wrong with anything. I wasn't the biggest fan of their matcha (it tasted a little more like culinary-grade matcha vs. ceremonial), but it was still tasty and fulfilled my caffeine craving. The shop is super cute and has a good amount of seating, including these really cute benches with an eclectic assortment of colorful pillows. It is super cozy and has a ton of natural light from the large storefront windows, making it perfect for reading, working, or yapping your afternoon away. I also love that they're open pretty late (8 PM on most days). read more

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I love coming here. Natavan and her team are the best. My favorites are her home made dolma with her special green sauce, qutab( flatbread stuffed with herbs/greens, vegetarian friendly) and her broth based *dumpling soup called doshbarra. Her assortment of different baklava and sweets are amazing. read more

Unfortunately didn't live up to the hype for me. Got there right as they opened at 10am but the lights weren't on, waited a couple minutes and someone else went in so I followed...they just hadn't turned the lights on. Pastries were all still wrapped in Saran Wrap without labels. I tried asking what they were but woman at the register just said "get that one!" And I figured okay she probably knows what's up...I believe this was the Chicken Bourek(?). It cost $8, which feels like a lot for a pretty small pastry. On top of that, the inside was super doughy. Disappointing experience but I know everyone has off days so maybe this was just an anomaly, which is why I'm giving it three stars instead of one or two. read more

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Ordered via the Yelp page, using grub hub delivery. They canceled after 70 minutes. Unbelievable, and less than zero help from Grubhub... very disappointing!! read more

I'll need to go there in person. Last Friday (9/26), I ordered delivery and didn't get my honey cake. I got a small crescent-shaped pastry filled with apple instead. My daughter enjoyed her slice of chocolate cake, though. We also ordered 2 slices of kata, which was fantastic except it was really more like 1 1/2 slices. Part of the second slice was gone. I am disappointed when restaurants provide poor service to their delivery customers. read more

Local, authentic and delicious flavors! We had the mushroom and the chicken pastries and both exceeded expectations read more

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Yum! A delicious bakery in Adams Morgan with some pastries that are to die for! Like many reviewers have said before, the honey cake is a thing of beauty. Sweet but not too sweet, light and dense simultaneously... it was outrageous! The pistachio cake, tiramisu, and caramel cake all were packed to the brim with great flavor. The savory pastries rocked too! read more

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To me it felt like this was kind of in the shadow of the Ukrainian restaurant next door, but the spread of cakes and pastries at this Azerbaijani place looked quite worthwhile. So much, in fact, that I was persuaded to not get the chocolate cake but instead to try a caramel icing cake with walnuts, which was quite impressive and very filling. I was a little bit surprised they only had plastic utensils, and the tables weren't really clean, but the food itself would be worth sampling again. read more

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Sharbat Cafe in the heart of Adams Morgan is run by a lovely lady from Azerbaijan (I think). It is primarily a cake/desserts place, though they have a few other pastries as well. They have fairly sizeable, classic cake-type cakes. We had a pistachio cake which was quite good--fluffy and light--an almond chocolate cookie, and a honeycake, the latter of which I wasn't as much a fan of. I have had their baklavas before, which are heavy on the sweet side but good (though I'm more into stronger on flavour and spice and not too heavy on the sweetness). There was no outdoor seating, but the neighbouring cafe was incredibly nice in letting us sit at one of their tables so we don't miss out on the lovely weather. This said, Sharbat's golden location on upper 18th St. is great for people-watching, if one can snag a window seat. read more

Really enjoyed trying Azerbaijani food for Valentine's Day. The food was really flavorful, great pastries, and dumplings! read more

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Had a chocolate craving and had heard good things about Sharbat so I decided to walk to get some chocolate goodies. (If you walk to a bakery you can eat as much as you want, that's the rule). Ok so 5pm was probably a little too late to get there to try everything because the only chocolate item left was a Nutella Baklava. (They had plenty of other cakes and sweets though) But this baklava.... This Lebanese girl is in love. It took all of my willpower not to eat both and to save one for a friend. They also had a bunch of super delicious looking cakes. My goal is to go back early to try more. read more

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It's the real deal! The food is authentic, delicious, and service is home-y. It's like being at grandma's!

I've been to Sharbat multiple times for dessert (usually I stop by before or after seeing a comedy show at HotBed next door) and always been impressed with their quality and consistency. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth checking out! The interior and vibe of the place is romantic and whimsical - very bright and light interior with flowers and glitzy lights everywhere. The exterior is similarly flowery which creates a fun aesthetic. From their cakes, I've tried the caramel and chocolate cakes. Both are delicious and the highlight is the light whipped frosting in between the moist cake layers. The chocolate is more of a milk/light chocolate. Both are easy to share. Of the various baklava types I've tried. Nutella is my favorite. Really rich and delicious with a honey soaked bottom and light crispy layers up top to create a perfect balance. read more

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I was impressed by the different array of baklava. I love sweets but sometimes baklava can be too sweet and over bearing. But WOW! I'm amazed. She let me try a piece and it was probably the best baklava I've ever had. It was sweet but not over bearing. The flaky buttery texture and almonds and pistachios added the perfect nuttiness. She was so kind and explained the different cakes and baklava. I ordered a box cakes and baklava. We all loved it. read more

I've been to Sharbat several times and it is a fine although not amazing experience. While their sweet pastries such as pakhlava, shakarbura, and the banana-shaped cookie are excellent, their savory pastries lack flavor and often have too much puff pastry versus the filling. Most recently, my friend and I went for a weekday brunch to Sharbat and ordered the breakfast platter and a latte each. Although there was only one other person in the restaurant, our order took 15 minutes to be brought to our table despite nothing in the spread in the picture taken below needing 15 minutes to be prepped. Additionally, our server could have been a bit more welcoming and helpful when we were choosing what we wanted to order. Aside from the savory pastries, everything else was delicious, especially the beef sausage. I would recommend Sharbat for its sweet pastries and a coffee but nothing more. read more

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You got to love all the cultural representations in the DC dining scene! I've got their pastries a few times for friend gatherings and events, and every time it was a hit. Some of my favorites are goghal, a potato-filled pastry, mutaki (apple-filled shortbread), and, obviously, the pakhalava, which do sell out sometimes in the afternoon so go early if you want. Their honey cake is amazing. The cream-filled layered cakes are lighter and airier. The pistachio cake was good but subtle in pistachio flavor so didn't wow me. They have a few tables as well and free wifi so great to catch up with some work while enjoying the pastries. read more

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First things first, best baklava I've possibly ever had! Their pistachio baklava is so delicious. I ordered one this past weekend and immediately had to go right back to the register to order four more to go! Lol. It's perfectly sweet without being too sweet. Give me their baklava and a nice coffee/latte and I'm good to go! I've also had the cheese (feta) with greens pastry, the sausage pastry, the sharkarbura, and one of their walnut filled cookies. All of which are good. I like that their sweets are not overly sweet, and have subtle nut notes. They do several kinds of lattes with compass coffee too. My go to is hazelnut latte with oat milk. The service is always friendly and the ladies in the front are always willing to answer all my questions and explain all the pastries to me. Definitely stop by here and grab yourself some delicious treats! read more

Guys, this place has some seriously delicious desserts that I'm willing to come from Alexandria to Adams Morgan just to have more dessert. After a really great meal at Tail Up Goat, we walked around looking for dessert and found Sharbat. We got a caramel cake and phaklava and omg. The caramel cake I think has some kind of nut flour, which cuts down on the sweetness. I could legitimately eat two slices without hesitation. The phaklava was incredible. I really love the simple syrup vs honey - honey can sometimes overwhelm your mouth with flavor, but simple syrup lets the ridiculous delicious nut filling to shine.. I wanna come back and eat more cake. read more

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One of the best pastry places I've ever been to amazing ambience and lovely people and service will 10000% be coming back for more! read more

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Delicious desserts!! We got chocolate cake and this flakey pastry cake that I was SO excited about and crave 24/7 now. It's like a napolean but in cake slice form and honestly way better than any napolean I've ever had. So good. Will definitely be back! (Ok looking at their menu now it was definitely the Napoleon Cake lol ) read more

Sharbat Bakery And Cafe - Napoleon Cake Chocolate Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Rude and impatient lady and at 730 told us that they were closing soon (one hour later). It felt like she was kicking us out even before we had a chance to order. Desserts were mid and coffee was served at a lukewarm temp. I wish I would've give my business somewhere else. At 8, she proceeded to kick everyone out even turning off the lights and clearing our tables. This was so unprofessional and rude since they advertised closing time at 830. I don't understand how they're even still in business. Save your money and go somewhere else that needs read more

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Asian bakery. It seems pretty unique for around here. Sharbat has cakes, cookies, and the usual kind of stuff. Best known for the honey cake. There's coffee and of course pastries. Bakery specializes in goods you can find in Azerbaijan. It probably is a long way there so this is the next best thing. There's a lot to choose from whether savory or sweet treats. People like the honey cake. The other options here include the baklava and cookies, which are a good idea for gatherings and parties. Get a cookie for about $2 each. These are kind of expensive but not outrageous. It seems like a decent bakery. It was too new for me to properly assess it. They have all kinds of interesting things. read more

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I keep coming back here! The dushpara is my favorite for a cold day. The kutabs with meat and sumac are insanely flavorful. And the staff is so nice! The inside is adorable as well. read more

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Some friends and I went on a walking tour of bakeries, and Shabbat was our first stop! I had heard of their famous honey cake, so we got that, but I'd say I enjoyed the strawberry and cream crepe cake just as much if not more than the honey cake. They were also super accommodating for our group and cut our cakes into 4 pieces for easier sharing. Thanks so much - I'll definitely be back to try more of your many treats! read more

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Sharbat Cafe gives Washington, D.C. what they didn't know they needed- Central Asian baked goods. After baking for years, this family-owned bakery opened in the heart of Adams Morgan to showcase the cuisine from Azerbaijan and the owner's mother's cooking. The space itself is set up a little oddly, but they didn't have control of the space. You walk in and go up a flight of stairs to get to the actual bakery on the second loft-style floor. There are tables and couches to sit at, but due to COVID-19 you're encouraged to order your food masks on and take it to go. The food is delicious. They sell sweet and savory baked goods. For savory, they have several pies that fill you up. I ordered the baked good with chicken, cummin and carrots and it was amazing. On the sweet side, they have several pastries and baked goods. If you love honey cake, their's is the best I've had- creamy and good! The sweet desserts aren't super sweet, which makes them more refreshing. They also brew La Colombe coffee and make a great iced Nutella latte. The staff are the owners and are very kind people. Ask them their story. It's inspiring! read more

The pistachio cake is incredible. Nice thick slice that is moist and fluffy and not heavy at all with all the nice pistachio flavor. Nice spot ! read more

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I've never tried Azerbaijan desserts before, and was intrigued by Sharbat. The honey cake slice that is the most photographed on here, looked good so i got it after a fancy dinner at El Secreto De Rosita. I loved layered cakes, and the honey cake here is delicious. It's not too sweet, just the right amount of cream, and I like the flakiness. I would definitely come back and try their other desserts. read more

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Chill, inviting bakery with incredible baked goods from Azerbaijan. Only tried the pakhlava, but it was so yummy and left me wanting to try other treats! Friendly staff! Don't wait to visit! read more

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The girl at the counter was nice. The place overall has a clean look and I like the separation from the counter to the tables at the front. I got the Pakhlava and it was so delicious I'd love to get it again. The beef pastry was room temp and we heated it up when we got home but that's preference. read more

Ordered an 8 inch honey cake for a friend's birthday and it was really good! Looks beautiful too. Ordered ahead on the phone 3 days prior and it was ready at the time I wanted :) read more

Sharbat Bakery And Cafe - Honey Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing varieties of baklava! The honey cake was also delicious! This was a random find before we planned on going for dinner, but was definitely a good place to make a pit stop and relax! They have long tables and a good corner upstairs for relaxation and conversations. Definitely recommend. read more

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