This place is always buzzing on Sunday. Stopped by before church service to pick up coffee. Latte and beignets. They do orders on one side and then pick up on the other which makes it a lot more convenient. read more

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I've gone back and forth here - the location is prime! The decor is superb! Some days you get excellent service! Most days, however, the service is lacking. They're not kind or attentive or friendly. They're often crowded and it's hard to avoid feeling in everyone's way. The drinks and food can take ages. You can't hear when your name is called. Even if you do hear when your name is called, and they are not busy, it still can take 10 minutes to get a breakfast sandwich and the egg is cold. Today's experience was exactly that - 9:30am on a Monday, limited customers, 10 mins to get a sandwich with hot bread and cold egg. Not quite worth the bang for your buck when it's a tiny little bread roll that costs ~8 bucks - when you add bacon, egg, and cheese. I want to love this place, desperately, but I'm continuously disappointed. Please stop serving cold eggs on breakfast sandwiches, I beg of you! read more

Never been to New Orleans but let me just say that Bayou Bakery is a "we got New Orleans at home" energy and I DO NOT mean that in a bad way. I went with my friend because she's been meaning to take me. Inside was such a nod to New Orleans from the decor to the flags of notable New Orleans sports teams (e.g. The Saints). And I am so glad we did. We ordered breakfast sandwiches + beignets. The beignets were fresh and hot! Also ordered a latte and really enjoyed that. This place does get super busy really quickly so keep that in mind if you come. Also it gets REALLY hot in there so be prepared to feel a little warm if you're dining in. Thankfully there's a water station for you to hydrate! read more

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery - Beignets - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great location that is quick and convenient. I stopped in to grab a coffee and there was no wait to order or be served. The place was busy with plenty of seating available and seems like a nice atmosphere to hang out. I was impressed with all the pastries and treats available for purchase. read more

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great beignets and pork BBQ biscuit high recommend. Staff was great and scene was nice and calm. read more

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Fantastic gumbo soup. Flavorful and chicken was tender! Beignets were tough/doughy so they disappointed. My husband liked his Mr. T sandwich- a little pricy for the size but it was good. My sister didn't love the veggies on her veggie sandwich. Lastly, it was a holiday today so they closed early and we were not aware, but they blasted Closing Time on the stereo which I just thought was lacking tact. read more

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We came here for lunch after a court hearing as the courthouse is just down the road making this a very convenient location. We were a party of four and when we arrived it was not busy but business picked up during our meal. THE DEAL: 100% self service. You order at the one counter , pick up from another counter and you seat yourself. SERVICE: The staff were so-so meaning not rude but definitely not friendly either. We felt like we were bothering them so not very inviting. FOOD & DRINK: We only tried two sandwiches as two of us got BLTs and two of us got Muffulettas. The BLT was meh with way over cooked bacon but the Muffuletta was good. Specialty coffees were weak. AMBIANCE: Great homage to New Orleans (Nawh'lins) and the Bayou and there is lots of awesome attention to detail. Be careful in the main dining area because there is a side door and they were receiving deliveries in the freezing cold winter temps the entire time we were there and that side door opens directly to the dining area making it was ridiculously and uncomfortably cold! Again, the staff couldn't be bothered. Not the worst I've ever had, but definitely nothing to make me wanna go back. C'est la vie! read more

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Sandwich was yummy! A little too salty, but then again, it's a deli meat sandwich. A little pricey for its size IMO (6-7" diameter). Good amount of seating. Would go for the food rather than the vibe. Service is mainly only at ordering (which was nice), otherwise it's self serve. read more

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery - Muff-a-lotta sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My colleague asked me what I got and when I told her I got the Muffalotta, she said, "I make the mistake of going there and getting that like once a year and it's never what I hope for." Perfectly describes it. It was dry and overly salty. Tons of meat, sure, but not tasty and the meat wasn't flavorful cold cuts... just salty. The olive spread/chopped olives were okay. There was very minimal cheese. Good portion size but meh. I also ordered the everything croissant... and like... it was okay but I think it came in at like $7-8. I wouldn't get it again. In all, this place is okay. I wanted to try the Arm Drip but they didn't have it that day. read more

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I love the beignets here, and they are usually the only food item I would get. However, for today's eating pleasure, I also got a biscuit with an egg added. You can't go wrong getting the beignets, bringing them home, and drink your own coffee while eating them. They are chewy, perfectly sweet with powdered sugar, and if you don't watch out, the powdered sugar can get all over your face. They are a great treat once in a while when I visit DC. The biscuit and egg was good. I think I could just order the biscuit by itself and have some strawberry jelly on the side with some butter. Service for today was good. No one was in line before or after me, so I was able to ask the young man behind the counter a question. The ambiance was quiet this morning. Probably because it's the day before Christmas, and everyone is where they are supposed to be. I enjoy returning here when I am in town. With the taste of their biscuit, this will be an added item for me to order. read more

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery - Beignets: two out of three on this plate, and for $5, this treat is worth the money. - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I've been wanting to stop by this place for years, and I finally did for restaurant week. I got the extended lunch special, which is 1/2 of a muff-a-lotta, a cup of gumbo, 3 beignets, and a sweet tea, all for $18.50! What a deal! Stepping inside made me feel like I was in The Big Easy again. There are lots of New Orleans decorations, and since it's almost Halloween they had a lot of spooky decor up too! For me, the best part of my lunch was the beignets! So warm and fluffy! read more

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The beignets were very fresh. I would recommend those. The Mr. T sandwich had a good sauce but it wasn't anything crazy. My friend got a grilled pimento cheese and it was cold. It's a pretty casual spot. read more

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Not sure why they have such a low score; I enjoyed everything I ordered. I got the Muffuletta which is an iconic sandwich from New Orleans. It tasted just as good as the one I tried in New Orleans! The sesame encrusted bread had the perfect toasted texture. The sandwich was STUFFED with meat! $15 and all that meat? What a steal. I also tried the Beignets; not as good as cafe du monde, but wow, pretty good for something on the east coast! Will be coming back here for my nola sandwich cravings. read more

It is always fantastic to come by Bayou for breakfast. It's always crowded on the weekend so you might have to wait for a table, but it's definitely worth it! They have all your standard coffee options, but their food is consistently very good. I got their strawberry loaf, which had a very nice texture and a cute pink strawberry icing on top. The must have are always the beignets, but their tuna salad sandwich is also very good if you're looking for something low-key. This is a place I return to again and again! read more

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Very vibrant sit down cafe with Nola fare. Gumbo was pretty salty, but the gumbo I've had in New Orleans were also very salty so maybe that's how it's supposed to be? Portion size was not too big, so it allowed us to try other things. They sold out of the smoked douille dog and we went with the muff-a-lotta samdwhoch instead who h was pretty good. But def get the beignets. 3 big ones for $5 is a deal and they were well made and fluffy. Not sure if I'd come back again for food but def for coffee and beignets. We came on the coldest day of winter this year and it was still packed, so pretty sure I'd breve worse on better days! read more

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One of the best little New Orleans style is in Arlington VA. Easily accessible from Courthouse metro (orange and silver lines), Bayou will be a welcome stop. Known for their excellent breakfasts (think biscuits, tator tots with eggs Benedict, avo toast with farro and arugula), delicious quick lunch eats (shrimp etouffee, salads, cheese & pimento sandwiches), and the most impressive ....any time of the day...powdered sugar-dusted BEIGNETS! Coffees are good (a tad strong though ... and the French press only happens on the weekdays). Go soon, go now. It's lovely and it's a must. read more

Very comfy bakery. I absolutely love New Orleans vibes. Can't get enough of them. The beignets were delicious the tea options were solid. The staff was friendly and provided recs which were helpful. Happy I was able to stop in again and thankful I remembered this place. They have plenty of seating and it's a cozy vibe. read more

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Bayou Bakery is a bustling but friendly environment. The service was quick for how busy it was on a Saturday. The pastries in the displays looked delectable, and they were ginormous! I ordered the beignets and they were fluffy, covered with powdered sugar, and most importantly, delicious! I definitely would go back and try their other pastries, such as the strawberry lemon scones or the large croissants! read more

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery - Beignets (3 for $5, one had already been eaten) - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This was the most authentic order of beignets I've had outside of NOLA. I loved the decor and it made me very nostalgic for the Bayou City. Staff was friendly-- plenty of room to sit and enjoy a wonderful breakfast! read more

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery - Beignets - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Bayou bakery seems to be a pretty popular spot, as it was packed fairly early in the morning, and there are lines to order if you don't get there early. When you walk in, you place your order at the register, pay, and then seat yourself at an open table. When your order is ready, they call your name to pick it up at the counter. I stopped in for a quick breakfast and order some smoked salmon toast and a chai latte. The toast was delicious, and I loved that they have Crystal's hot sauce available! The chai latte was also good. The decor is very reminiscent of New Orleans style cafes. I would come back to try out the full brunch or lunch menu options. read more

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Visiting a loved one at the jail or hanging out around courthouse for your court date? Bayou bakery is a lovely place to grab a coffee and pastry to unwind from the stress of whatever brought you to the area. They have all the coffee options you expect and they're in a great location right near the metro and the courthouse. It's New Orleans themed and according to my wife whose family is from there, it is pretty authentic. Definitely get the beignet and if you're looking for a deal, yesterday's pastries are $2. read more

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Omg. I don't even know where to start. I've had beignets in New Orleans (Cafe Beignet) and the ones from Bayou Bakery definitely satisfied that craving!!! The mufaletta was everything I could ever want in a sandwich. It was piled high with quality meats, served on a delicious roll, with mayo and yummy olive tapenade. It was bursting with flavor, and definitely one of my new all-time fave hot sandwiches! I was torn between ordering this or the Arm Drip (roast beef Po Boy, looks similar to a French dip). I compromised and ordered the mufaletta with a side of the gravy that comes on the Arm Drip. (They don't actually have the option to order the gravy on the order online menu. I requested a side of gravy in the "notes" section (alone with extra mayo). It didn't occur to me that they have more than one type of gravy, ha! When I arrived to pick up my order, the lovely human who greeted me (Karla) asked me which kind of gravy I wanted, and was able to quickly add a small cup to my order for just $1. I dont expect much as far as customer service, because I know first-hand how rough it can be to work those jobs. You'd never know it based on my interaction with Karla. She was all smiles, extremely friendly and personable. It felt like having a conversation with a friend as opposed to a business transaction. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. I cannot wait to return and try more items. I definitely want to dine-in sometimes as well. The seating is somewhat limited but its got a cute ambiance. I definitely need to try their baked goods sometime. Oh! They sell yesterdays leftover baked goods for $2! How fun! Love that, because not only do you get a good deal with the "old" pastries, you know everything else is freshly baked that day! You can tell a lot of love is poured into this place, and the staff seem happy, so not only is it good for my taste buds, it's a place I am happy to support. Do yourself a favor and go try them asap! ​ What my stars mean: 5 is outstanding, memorable, a place to write home about! A must-experience. Someplace I would love to reccomend to tourists, and visit myself again and again. 4 is great, somewhere I'd love to return again and again. Back-up reccomenation for tourists. 3 is good. A solid option if I am in the area. I may reccomend to locals, but would probably leave it off my list of reccomendations for tourists. 2 is ok, but only because it a great value, unique, and/or convenient. 1 means I would not return. read more

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The BEST beignets! Served warm and flavorful, their beignets are a must-try if you are in the Court House area. Ample seating inside with relatively quick service considering the fact that they seem to make beignets fresh-to-order. While we only visited for a quick breakfast, it seems that this location would also make a great remote work space as well. I recommend signing up for their email list, since they seem to be hosting events/deals regularly. read more

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery - Beignets - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Must stop for Roast Beef Po Boy! Best Po Boy outside of New Orleans.! Keep a look out for Crawfish Boil events!!! Come in for Cuban Heritage Wednesday-The best Cuban Sandwich. Lunch time Friday's is Shrimp Burguer day & Best Shrimp & Grits in the DMV. Calling EATER to come have the Smoked "Douille" Dog it deserves a shout as must eat for dog lovers in the DMV. Local Andouille sausage, creole mustard, slaw on toasted bun YUMMY read more

This place was very busy Saturday morning. We got a variety of things - gumbo, muffuletta, breakfast sandwich, Beignets, pralines, frozen coffee, a frozen grapefruit drink, honey + lavender iced latte, & Oreo pastry. Drinks- the only thing we liked was the frozen coffee. The grapefruit + jalapeño drink sounded interesting but it didn't have any kick to it, very grapefruit heavy. The iced honey + lavender really just tasted like a sweet coffee, but not with lavender. Treats- Beignets & pralines were our favorite (as it should be at a New Orleans themed place) Food wise - They were out of just about all of their specials, & seafood. the gumbo was incredibly bland. The muffuletta was decent. I really enjoyed my breakfast sandwich. I ordered it on a roll with pimento, and bacon. It is self seating both indoor and outdoors. you order at the counter, and they have a service table with water in the back. You pick up drinks + pastries at the left counter, and food on the right counter. Price was wasn't terrible but not worth what we got. read more

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I absolutely love the biscuits at this place. They are BIG, and FILLING. Like you might order a biscuits and gravy and notice it's just one biscuit--eat it first, then judge. Breakfast sandos are king here. read more

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Love their sandwiches and beignets! Good flavors and vibes. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They have lots of nice options and first come first serve seating on site. read more

I like Bayou, but there are definitely strengths and weaknesses on the menu. The avocado tots benedict is one of my favorites, but when I last visited I didn't spot it on the menu (could be a weekend-only dish). Of course, the beignets are a classic. Their coffee is also good, and I will typically get a latte with one of their house-made syrups. However, I found their pimento grilled cheese lacking. Unfortunately, the cheese was cold in the middle and while it was a very generous serving, it was hard to eat a ton of cold pimento. The gumbo was also okay but I found it salty to the point that I had trouble finishing it. I'll definitely come back to Bayou, but will aim to stick to the classics and their breakfast items. There's a ban on laptop use during the weekends, when it's most busy, but it was easy to find a table to work from on a weekday. One additional strength of Bayou is their vibe - I find a lot of cafes in the area to be pretty sterile, so I appreciate the warmth and uniqueness of Bayou. read more

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A beignet brunch is a great way to start the day. The beignets were warm, fluffy and sweet, covered in powdered sugar. We also had a bacon, egg and cheese biscuit. The biscuit was great as well as the bacon. Your order is placed at the counter and you wait on the opposite end of the counter to pick up your food when your name is called. It seemed like the many of the patrons were just using the free WiFi and not ordering food just coffee so the tables don't turnover as often. We were able to get one of the smaller tables. If you're in the courthouse area this is a nice place to sit and grab some beignets. There are outside tables as well when the weather is cooperative. read more

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery - Beignets - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Met my family here for breakfast and enjoyed it. I was really hungry and we ordered a latte, egg sandwich, beignets, hot honey and biscuits. We also got the turkey sandwich. The latte was awesome. The egg sandwich was okay, as was the turkey sandwich. The egg sandwich was a little plain but hot sauce helped. I enjoyed the biscuits with honey and beignets. I'd come back for the coffee, snacks and beignets since it's the perfect casual spot for breakfast. read more

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Bayou, you mercurial lover, your thick gumbo and silky dark roux turns runny by Saturday. Flaky croissants on Tuesday have lost all lamination by the weekend. Why is my coffee always burnt on Sunday?? Bayou, what happens to you during the week? Does the weekend rush crush you...does it make you forget about who really matters? Your daily patrons. We love you on a rainy Monday or a quiet Wednesday afternoon. We buss our own tables and never ever sit two to the booth. Bayou, if I may, the safe word is: consistency. But who am I kidding, I've loved you for 15 years and I'm not going to change now. But may I ask of you one thing? Turkey meatball subs on the daily menu. read more

Bayou is a terrific neighborhood place with excellent food. For me it's very special because I love New Orleans and I feel like I have been transported there every time I go to this place. The beignets stack up against Cafe du Monde. I also love the veggie sandwich - it is so garlicky delicious and not like any other veggie sandwich you've had. From time to time I pick up food from the refrigerator to bring home like the Cajun meatballs or jambalaya or pimento cheese and in the summer a great way to cool off is with the delicious sno-balls. And of course there are the sweets. You have to get a King cake here during the Mardi Gras season. Also, the pralines are just like in New Orleans. And I think the frosted cookies and the brownies are also delicious. Also, check out the coffee and cocktails. read more

Super cute place, and the food was great! Had the Strawberry Match Latte w/oat milk and Avocado Benedict over tater-tots! Highly recommend and definitely coming back on our next visit! read more

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery - Avocado Benedict over tater-tots - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Review update: When I came here originally I only got pastries and coffee, which I enjoyed. I came back to try out some of the other food and in rating has dropped a little. We tried the beignets and the avocado Benedict- honestly would pass on both of them. The beignets had far too much powdered sugar on them; even after scraping most of it off but it was still far too sweet. I'm not sure what I was expecting from the avocado Benedict but a poached egg with minimal sauce over freezer tater tot's was not it. Granted it was less than $10 but would definitely skip that one. Overall, great spot for a coffee and a chat with a friend but wouldn't get food from there in the future. read more

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Love the beignets and scones. The problem is the service. It's much too slow. It's simple to solve, more people. On a weekday morning they have one person taking orders and doing the coffee. read more

I was really hoping for authentic beignets like the ones I had down south, but unfortunately, these didn't live up to my expectations. Although I appreciate that they were made fresh, I found them to be too dry and excessively sweet. The coffee was just average. Since I only came for the beignets, I can't comment on the rest of the menu. read more

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We have eaten here before and it was good which is why we went out of our way to go back but we were totally disappointed. The grits were room temperature and we ordered breakfast sandwiches and the bottoms half's were hard so we couldn't eat the whole sandwich. read more

I had a great coffee cake with a hot chocolate; very nice atmosphere and great service read more

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I just wish they delivered to a wider radius! Really good food though and worth a trip in person. There's lot to like but I have really enjoyed the BLT, gumbo, and the pimento cheese. This is a great option for brunch/lunch or an office lunch order too. read more

Perhaps we went at the wrong time! 4:20pm and they close at 5. Confusion just to get a cup of coffee from the young woman at the counter. We sat awaiting our order and my name was called for take-out. Again, no communication there. The deviled egg (a small egg and 1/2) was tasty but just a tease. The bowl of gumbo was nothing special and came out warm. The beignets were hot and fresh but rather tasteless. (I've only had them in NOLA before) My son got the turkey club and shared with me. That was very good. Unfortunately, along with the service, the ambiance fell short of expectations. read more