Revisited Sunday Morning this past weekend and ordered myself a Hojija latte (one of my favorites)…read more Also ordered a breakfast sandwich for a friend. It was slightly busy but the line moved fairly quickly. The restaurant has a good amount of seating and a lot of people dining in were simply enjoying their weekend. Unfortunately I had to work so everything was to go for me. I would love to have the opportunity to just dine in one day. I also want to try their Virginia location since that recently opened as well. I'm also still waiting on their rainbow/chantilly filled croissant because it had to be the best pastry I've ever eaten. Would happily return here. Wish they had a punch card for their regular customers.

Picked up a few croissants and a hot tea. I got the Almond Croissant (love) and decided to try the…read moreBlackberry Pistachio Croissant as well. The Blackberry Pistachio Croissant was flaky and full of a sweet-tart house made blackberry compote and rich pistachio frangipane. For the hot tea, I got Island Mango just on the description - sweet bits of mango, pineapple, orange, safflower & hibiscus. It was served as decaf. Once I let it cool, it had a citrus taste, but not sweet. I am still glad to have tried it and did not have to wait long for the order. Within a block of leaving the business, while holding the hot cup with one hand (the sleeve only helped a little), some of the hot tea spilled on me suddenly (I now have a burned scar on my knuckle). I don't know if the cover was on right, or if my movements made the top come off. I couldn't blame anyone. I did go back and had them replace the top since the other fell on the ground outside. When they say "hot" tea, they are not lying. Moving forward, no more hot drinks for me.

Wow! We loved it…read more Everything we got was really good. We like to pick out 4-5 things and then taste them and take them to go. Here, we got a few items, sat down and after we tasted them, got another 4 things and tasted those and wanted to get more. We didn't because that would be too much sugar (but nothing was overly sweet of course). I can't believe that it took me years to step in here. I've been sleeping on one of the best Asian bakeries . Don't hesitate to stop in and just try a few things. I can't imagine it being disappointing! Like other yelpers have said- they will come from VA to get their fix. That's no small compliment.... It's not easy to get here from VA... people from DC don't want to make the hike up! But if you pair a stop here with the Vietnamese Ba Le or Thai place Kimm In... pretty good! The Indian place and Vietnamese cafe in this plaza also look decent! The bakery is well ACed in the heat and it's clean and cute... not a huge bakery but it was really quite nice. Can't wait to come back!

cream puff was the favorite of what we tried, but even then not the best texture on the pastry…read more cheesecake was nice, but not as bouncy and large as keki in nyc, and the slice is small for $6 or so. would avoid the egg tarts, pastry on them was very stale. and the cream cake was ok

This is one of the little Cafe near by the hotel we stayed when we went to Maryland recently…read more The place is pretty cute, bright and airy. Some seatings were comfy (the ones in the back) and the others was a bit hard. Most of the pastries are in the middle with sweet ones on one side and savoys on the other. The price was really reasonable. I saw so many savoy ones I would love to try if I ever visit at BF time. I saw they have Cronut (Croissant and Donut in one). I had had Cronut in Vegas (at the Paris Hotel), but the ones here looked a little different so I wanted to try. Mistake. It was extremely greasy. The oil soaked through the paper plate and I had to squeeze the pieces I cut with napkins to get as much oil out as possible. I would give it a 2 star, it would have been good if not so oily. The egg tarts on the other hand deserved a 5 star. Love it. The latte tasted fine, but it took them a while to make it (almost 10 mins) and served in the normal paper cup, I was hoping for a nice latte art since it took so long. Overall it is a wonderful place to sit around and enjoy some quiet time, just don't get the cronut unless they cut down on the oil...

UPDATE: The last few times I've been here it just hasn't been as good. The food options have faded…read moreand the drinks have just been okay. The tofu steam bun -- easily my favorite lunch item in the area -- really didn't work. It's still an interesting experience but I really can't recommend a place I now avoid. --- PROS - Interesting selection, interesting food, lots of options, overall friendly staff. - Bathrooms were clean. The interior of the restaurant seemed like a good meeting/date spot. Although they had Wifi, I wouldn't call this a great place to come and study or get work done, although I saw people doing that. I've had the Vietnamese coffee twice, the first time was great, the second time was just okay. Food items are very unique, so much so I didn't like some of them but I still enjoyed the experience. Try something that sounds weird, it's half the fun of coming in here. CONS * Allergies - it wasn't clear what all everything was made with so if you're trying to avoid gluten or peanuts or eggs, I didn't see much on ingredients. I know for some people that's a red flag. * The tea. We just thought it was above average but not amazing. I mean its right in the name, come on. * Collecting items - you gotta look for the little trays and the salad tongs. That's what you use to grab stuff out of the cases. I know for most people that was super obvious but it wasn't for me. * Summertime note: during the hotter months I've noticed they seem to have some issues with keeping things cool.

such amazing pastries! we loved the bacon scone and the ham and cheese croissant!! great service…read moreand good drinks too! there is some seating outside and a few tables outside.

(4.25) ~ Very good overall cafe, food, beverages & service. Notes: There's both street (meter) &…read moregarage parking (free for 2 hrs). Hope they add seasonal soups to their menu too;) DRINKS: ** Muscovado Latte (iced) = (4.25) Very tasty. This uses raw unrefined sugar, giving some caramel/toffee notes;) ** Orange Juice (OJ) = (4) very good ** Water (bottle) = (4) very good ** Cortado = (4) very good FAV FOODS(so far): ** Quiche (see photo) = (4.75) Great Crust & Filling. Today's was Feta; Kale & Mushrooms. Glad it wasn't spinach;) ** Ham & Cheese Croissant (see photo) = (4.25) Very good ** Kouign-Amann = (4.15) Very good & flaky OTHER STUFF TRIED: ** Creme Brulee Donut; Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Croissant w. Avocado; Savory Scone * Macaron; & Chocolate Nutella Brioche

tasty espresso drinks and teas. strawberry shortcake was…read morevery delicious, so was the croissants, my fav was the one with almonds. service was fast with high accuracy. restroom on site. shop was intimate, clean and cozy. pricing was not bad at all. street parkings or nearby garage parking with a short walk. 5/5 stars, and will return. highly recommend by foodies from @WineDinenVacay

This place is truly the crème de la crème of sweet treats and cutesy coffee and matcha drinks!…read more You will have different dessert and baked good options to choose from - my only hang up is wishing there were more savory options (but maybe the cafe it's meant to be more for sweet treats and desserts). Bear in mind there is no readily available parking near this spot - there is street parking if you can get lucky for a spot.

I always love stopping in at Gwenie's. I have a team…read moremeeting after school tomorrow. Everyone except for me and one other person on my team is Filipino. I would've bought them each a donut, but these were cheaper. I did however by myself a donut for breakfast or maybe I bought three because I couldn't decide which flavor. Ube is still my favorite, but I love all of them!

Got some Ube Pies, which is one of my favorites and a few donuts - Ube and Nutella…read more When I cut the Nutella, I noticed the filling was not as much (on the inside) as it was for the Ube donut. I don't know if that was a fluke or that's how it always is. I still enjoyed the donut though. The pies were not yet touched at the time this review was written, but I know they will be great as I try to savor every bite.

- very small but cute shop - nice workers with water station…read more- pastry was glossy and well balanced - breakfast is small but healthy and good vinaigrette

This is a solid spot for quick and cozy. The shop is always clean and well-kept, which I really…read moreappreciate. The service is okay -- not overly friendly or especially helpful, but not bad either. It gets the job done. The pistachio chocolate croissant is really good -- definitely one of my favorites there. I just wish they posted when the pastries are made throughout the day. I asked once about timing and didn't really get a clear answer, and it would be nice to know when things are freshest. Also, their London Fog steamer is delicious and perfectly comforting. Overall, a great little bakery with some standout items -- just a bit more communication and warmth in service would easily make this a five-star experience.

This was our dessert spot before we parted ways after our monthly family outing (Sun., 7/12/26)…read more NOTHING but praise for The Baked Bear. Cute, trendy, clean establishment in a family friendly, safe area. We enjoyed every bit of our orders. No complaints about the service. I was sooo impressed, I even bought a t-shirt. Check out my pics. Put it on your bucket list. LMK what YOU think and when you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp!

If you have an extreme sweet tooth and love ice cream, this is the spot!!! Situated in Pike & Rose,…read morethis is the perfect after dinner sweet treat! Known for the build your own ice cream sandwich, it offers a variety of ways to enjoy your sweet treat. You can build a sandwich with the cookie of choice, have your ice cream via a bowl with cookie or brownie, or go for a classic waffle cone. Once you choose your preference and flavors, they allow you to add additional toppings such as heath bar crumbles, hot caramel and more. The first time I went I got a cookie sandwich with caramel. It was wayyyyy too rich and sweet for me but very enjoyable. The second time I went I got classic waffle cone with caramel pretzel fudge ice cream (which is now my go-to). There's not a time when I go that the service is lacking. The staff is consistently friendly. They also have drink options to wash down all the sugar. Inside, There are only 2 dine In tables, however, they do offer bar like seating inside and bar seating and dining tables to enjoy your treat outside (weather permitting). I definitely recommend this spot. Who doesn't love ice cream?! Welcoming for all ages and demographics, the experience is always good when I go. And service is always quick! Recommend!

MY FAVORITE ICE CREAM PLACE! Their matcha ice cream cone is soooooo good! You can order quickly at…read morethe kiosk. The space is nice with outside and inside seating. This was such a great treat after dinner. 10/10!

Quick service, easy to order using the iPads. Perfect for a quick dessert to go. A few tables…read moreinside so you can sit and enjoy your treats. The best matcha soft serve swirl in the DMV! Reasonably priced as well. Free street parking and free garage parking.

Great service and really enjoyed the lunch salad. We enjoyed the Greek with grilled chicken salad!…read more Made a reservation on Resy and it was quite easy to check in. Indoor and outdoor seating. Beautiful interior restaurant. The portion was very reasonable and delicious.

I'll never not appreciate Julii!!! Located in this super cute standalone in Pike & Rose, it mixes…read moreFrench and Mediterranean cuisine! I usually grab takeout but am happy that my friend and me were able to dine in. Tip: reservations are highly suggested as the restaurant does fill up. I can't remember the name of the cocktails that we ordered, but they were both super cute and refreshing! For starters, we ordered Brussels sprouts, which were crispy and super flavorful. I ordered the Julii burger (medium well) and my friend ordered the steak frites. We shared our dishes, which was smart of us. The burger is always a 10/10 and the steak was good too! Our server was also very pleasant and helped us with our drink choices. The place was clean and the ambiance was perfect for a Tuesday evening meal.