Pan Lourdes is an inexpensive, family-friendly walk on the sweet side. For those new to…read moreMexican/Salvadorean baked goods, this is a good place to get up to speed on the basics. Latin pastry is drier and less sweet than what I'm used to. Here, there are worthy exceptions. The semita with pineapple-molasses swirl is good. The cheese filling in some items has an unexpectedly refined flavor. The bread pudding is my favorite, moist and eggy with plump raisins and a dark caramelized crust. Pan Lourdes is strictly no-frills. Along with basic coffee, you'll find the Hispanic classics, plus a couple of doughnuts. You have to ask for bread, which they keep out back. There is almost nothing with chocolate.

I only visited this location once, but it is one I would definitely check into again…read more It's a great bakery featuring items that are more Hispanic in nature. That being said, don't be surprised if the person assisting you knows little or no English. The pastries are all behind glass cases, and things didn't look disturbed from day-to-day, which gives me the impression they aren't removed overnight, but I am making a broad generalization (thus, my assumption should be taken with a grain of salt). The pastries are of great quality, though. They are flaky, light, and tasty. I was surprised, since it's a huge departure from the sugary, syrupy concoctions offered in most malls, airports, and coffee shops. The real star here is the price, though. Two pastries (one a pineapple empanada, the other a large equivalent to an eclair or canoli) cost less than $3 with tax. If I ever happen upon this neighborhood, I definitely know where I will satiate my morning sweet tooth craving.

I cant believe that this was only my third visit. Ever since I read about Manifest Bread opening…read moreshop in Riverdale, I've meant to visit but kept forgetting to until a couple months ago and now I will make a more concerted effort to stop by on my day off. Manifest Bread not only has a neat variety of menu options but, the ambiance!!! It's a cool interior, clean bathrooms, and AMAZING STAFF! I've come twice for breakfast and once for their jambon beurre sandwich. My first breakfast included: - sweet potato bialy: interesting-in-a-good way grouping of ingredients and the crust was crisp - biscuit with butter & jam: biscuit was flaky, crisp, and yet doughy; the right amount of butter, and jam provided tartiness/refreshing bite - olive oil cake: no complaints! My second breakfast included: - biscuit with butter & jam: a must have! - basque cheesecake: I have to be in the mood for cheesecake and I'd aay it was "light and airy" but may not be the best judge here - cardamom bun: last 2 times I came here, the cardamom bun was coated in a thick white frosting, but this time, it was different, so i HAD to go for it and for a fan of cardamom, this was superbub! ABUNDANT amountof cardamom and right amount of moistness! I would have ordered a bialy again but new I was going to have a big lunch so will get it next time. The jambon beurre sandwich was not what I had expected as it was more...flavourful and salty than I would have preferred as I like a plain butter and ham on a baguette sandwich...however, you can taste the quality of the meats used. UPDATE: Went back for breakfast and this time got the mulled apple cider and: - onion poppyseed bialy: I did not need creamcheese with this and it was fine, but if you eat the crust with butter and the apple butter - yum. Crust was on the tough-chew side, but flavor profile was good. Now that I've had it again, will stick to the biscuit. - morning bun: very flaky, crisp, snd the sugar just got all over and me being a messy eater, I felt like I got the sugar all over me and sticky, too. Flavour was great, buuuut... - buttermilk biscuit with butter and apple butter: yum!!!!

I've purchased their baked goods at regional farmers' markets and wanted to see the brick & mortar…read morestore for myself. It's located in a convenient, small shopping center off of Route 1. Parking is challenging at peak times. The selection of baked goods is varied and fresh. The line to buy items can get long. There's a decent-sized space to "eat-in", should you want. The sweet potato/chili/pistachio bialy is quite a creation, really like it, zings big time. I've never seen that flavor combo in a bialy before and hope they keep making it. The gingerbread with meyer lemon glaze has a very deep ginger flavor that's quite memorable. Not as keen about the breads. The community sandwich loaf is too plain for me and the sourdough breads are tame.

Yummy! Banana pudding was delicious, the butter rum cake was absolutely amazing.. I also got the…read morestrawberry crunch cake( will come back and let you know how it is) Met the owner and she was a sweetheart! Definitely recommend

The dessert combinations are creative AF, presentation is good too, the flavor execution remains to…read morebe desired. Several desserts were way too sweet. For the price it really should be on point every time and with every item. Pumpkin Cupcake Not nearly enough pumpkin. Yellow cupcake was extremely dry. The caramel on top was good. Just an okay cupcake. Peach Cobbler Stuffed Cheesecake I loved that it had fresh peaches. The cheesecake again was overly dense and cream cheese could have been whipped longer. The Graham cracker crust was too sweet and a bit too thick. Very nice to look at. Cobbler pieces were delicious and made well. Brown butter Cinnamon Roll Plenty of pecans on top, which was appreciated. I also loved that they weren't skimpy on the frosting. There wasn't enough brown butter or something went awry because you couldn't even taste the nutty earthiness that comes from browning butter. While the roll was soft, it had a strong yeasty taste. Good amount of cinnamon inside. Out of all of the items this was the best. Maple Red Velvet Cupcake Overly sweet. The combination of the alcohol and the maple syrup resulted in a way too sweet to consume cupcake. The red velvet just okay. This was the opinion of 3 different people that tasted the cupcake. Buttercunch Mini Cheesecake I liked the Biscoff cookies on top. The cheesecake was overly dense. The cream cheese was not blended well enough. The caramel on top was nice. I'm a cheesecake snob so I have high expectations. Service was excellent. Store is only setup for Carryout. Menu rotates each week, check their website the night before for the menu. I love a rotating menu. Only open on the weekends, again check their social for hours of operation. All in all I spent over $100 and it wasn't worth it to me. I appreciate the presentation and how all the dessert look really good. I'm a foodie, I need everything to knock my socks off with every bite. Not a place for me, maybe it is for you?

I'm in the DC area for my birthday and I needed something with flavor and heart; Dodah's Kitchen…read moredelivered both. I went to the Mount Rainier location and ordered the drum plate with mac and cheese and collard greens; and I'm not exaggerating when I say this might be the best vegan soul food in the area. The drums were crispy with a one of one batter; I have never tasted anything like that before. Crunch on the outside, seasoned through, not greasy, just right. The mac and cheese redefined vegan; creamy, flavorful, and comforting without trying to imitate anything. It stood on its own. The collard greens took me straight back home; tender, seasoned properly, and full of soul. I also tried the ribs; and they were so good they honestly do not even need promotion. This is not good for vegan. This is just good. If you are in the DC area and craving real comfort food done plant based; Dodah's Kitchen needs to be on your list.

Food was amazing but the lady behind the counter clearly needed more help, she was alone in taking…read morethe orders and making the food. While I ate there with a friend, several people came in and stole stuff- we tried to tell the lady but she was too busy. Aggressive panhandlers also came in looking for food at first (which we gave them, and apparently they didn't like vegetables), and then asked for money, and we don't carry cash. But again food was great, but next time I'm going to take out. Such a shame because the window gives you such a nice view of the neighborhood.

Carmen baked and delivered a great birthday cake. Best of all she was a great communicator and…read moreseemed to genuinely care that the cake she made turned out like the cake we wanted. Sometimes this is hard to accomplish virtually in this age of social distancing, but all was handled perfectly at a reasonable price. I highly recommend The Knight Cakery!

From the owner: The Knight Cakery is here to satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious cupcakes, cakes, cookies and…read moremuffins! Gluten free and vegan options are available. We're currently taking orders. We will deliver homemade baked goods to your next event, so leave the baking to us. Contact us today @ 443.347.3579 or info@theknightcakery.com to place your order.

Bread is delicious and price is not bad. They have a lot of bread choices that taste just like…read morehome. We will definitely return. Highly recommend.

Small but great options and super friendly people, got some sweet treats and a Guatemalan tamaleread more

The cakes taste fake they were hard I was excited to try everything I payed for, the appearance was…read morebeautiful. Everything just tasted old.

Good selection at a good price for Latin baked goods, would recommend! There's a couple options in…read morethe area and can't go wrong here

I decided to try this place, since I heard their Tres Leches cake was good. To tell the truth, I've…read morehad better from at least 3 other places that weren't bakeries. Not bad, but I would not recommend .

Lots of sweet options for great prices. Never been to a place like this before…read more Here, you basically go in and get a tray and put whatever bakery items you want to take to cashier. It almost reminds me of a downtown mom and pop bakery shop where everything is super fresh and the prices are really good. Of all the treats we ended up getting, I ended up eating a couple of churos and a slice of a cake. Everything tasted great. The service was also really good overall.

Dulce Vida Bakery Restaurant is a hidden gem! Their pastries are always fresh, and the vibe is…read morecozy--it's the perfect spot for a quick bite or coffee break. Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie

Omg! This place has one of the best croissants I have ever had. Their pastries are always so tasty…read moreand their croissants are so flaky. The vibes are nice and there is one large table that have seats that you can use to work if you would like. The coffee and matcha latte were also a nice addition to my breakfast.

This is probably my most favorite neighborhood cafe. They always make their pastries from scratch,…read moreand their drinks are reliably good. I always am impressed by the selection. Indoors, the space is very clean and the chatter is always minimal. I see people working from here all the time. In addition, the quality of service is always friendly/good. Highly recommend folks to visit whenever they can!