Top marks! Got there right at opening and there was a bit of a line but nothing too bad. We grabbed…read morea pistachio croissant, a savory za'atar gruyere pastry, and a blueberry danish. All the pastry was delightfully flaky and appropriately filled. Pistachio croissant was dancing on the edge of being a bit too sweet but went very well with my latte. Latte and cappuccino were nothing to write home about, potentially underextracted as there wasn't too much flavor coming through. Totally inoffensive and wouldn't hesitate to get another espresso drink if we were grabbing pastries again. Nice quaint limited outdoor seating. Had a nice chat while we demolished our goods right out front. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff that knows how to move the line quickly!

We were finally able to make it to Nino's after having it on our list for a long time. We went on a…read moreweekday somewhat after the morning rush, and even then it was still busy! We were lucky enough to snag some goodies and got a bit of everything, we just weren't patient enough to wait to photograph everything. We did the Za'atar Gruyère Croissant, chocolate croissant, the cheese biscuit item they had (don't remember exact name) and the sfogliatelle. I'm in search of the best croissant in DC, so I regret not getting the regular croissant on this visit, but the chocolate croissant gave me an idea of what to expect. Buttery, flaky, crispy, with just the perfect amount of sweetness. The typical chocolate croissant was my personal favorite. When we asked what the most popular items were, we were surprised it wasn't the more classic bakery items, but we enjoyed what we tried. We want to go back soon to try some other items as well. My friend got a coffee and also enjoyed that! This is the perfect place to stop by for a treat if you make it in time!

A whole wheat based bakery? Sign me up. Better yet, their grains are locally sources and they…read morecreate fresh milled sourdough. I'm on a kick with trying new whole grains, wheat berries, etc. so this bakery was calling my name. I also loved that they offered some unique pastries that I hadn't seen elsewhere. We ended up picking out four of their pastries and coffee drinks to have breakfast on-site as a family. In our typical tradition, we cut everything into fourths and the whole family tries every pastry (everyone wins... ;). We thoroughly enjoyed both the savory and sweet (chocolate) options. I could see how this would be an acquired taste for some. I loved being able to peak into the kitchen to see the big oven and where all the magic happens. I also appreciated their sweet neighborhood location and the big windows offering lots of natural light. Overall, a positive and tasty experience.

A really cool spot! Decent amount of seating throughout and a bit of an odd shape, but I love…read moreseeing the bakers hard at work in the back. Cardamom bun didn't really do it for us, but maybe it just isn't to our taste since I know it's a popular item here. Frittata was really nice, great flavor from the garlic especially! Whole wheat croissant was delightful, just added a little more nuttiness - definitely proof you can make a delicious whole wheat croissant! Excellent iced coffee and a solid latte. We'll be back to try some of the other pastries and gnab a baguette!

this cafe is self-serve so you can grab a tray and grab what you want. there's a good amount of…read moresavory and sweet options and they're all tasty. Winnee took my order and she's very patient and nice especially since i had my kids with me. great place!

I ordered coffee and it was absolutely perfect! Thank you Winnie for your professionalism and…read moreamazing customer service.

I had one of those days where I went for a walk in an area I've been to many times before but never…read morestopping 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.

Previously I wrote that Sharbat is a bakery for people who think they don't like baked goods. I was…read morewon 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.

Great place to WFH. They have a few breakfast items and coffee. The neighborhood is walkable and…read morethe staff member who took my order was nice. I was only in town for the weekend, so I didn't spend much time here, but I could see why the locals like it. I believe the owners are Ethiopian so the menu items reflect that. I would gladly visit again.

The food was below subpar; the drinks were made like someone who didn't know the cafe's recipes;…read moreand more important, the server was rude. To say, I am disappointed in my experience here is an understatement. I don't normally write review, however, I want to warn others before they waste their money. I went with a friend to support local businesses. We were excited because the reviews were pretty solid. However, once we ordered, we were greatly disappointed. I ordered a Matcha Latte and the servers simply poured milk into a dirty worn out cafeteria plastic cup and dumped matcha powder in it without stirring or blending or adding any flavor. The picture shown below is after I mixed the powder into the milk more. My friend ordered a caramel frappe (not pictured) and the drink lacked caramel. It was simply blended milk and ice. The making of our drinks did not reflect a "cafe" style nor experience. Moreover, the food was below lackluster. The Northern Capital sandwich looked amazing in theory; however, I received one small piece of chicken on a large hoagie roll drenched in mayo with 3 pieces of spinach and a slice of avocado. In my opinion, the portions definitely did not match the price of the sandwich. Furthermore, my friend ordered the Steak & Cheese which came without cheese. After this, my friend and I did not drink the Latte and Frappe. We ate a small portion of the sandwiches to give the restaurant a fair chance, but we were beyond disgusted with the drinks. Therefore, we asked for a refund or the server to re-make them. To which the server laughed in our face with a nasty attitude replying, "Absolutely not!" I absolutely hate to leave a 1-star review on a local restaurant, but I could not go on without warning others to avoid the "cafe" portion of this place if you value your money. Fortunately, we went to a local restaurant nearby afterward to cleanse our palette and thoroughly enjoyed the service and food. More importantly, the prices were comparable to this place but they provided much larger portions and great service.

I ordered a cake for my friend's birthday and it was perfect, exactly what I wanted! She loved it…read moreso much it brought her to tears haha. As for taste I bet it was amazing to chocolate lovers, but I am not someone who likes chocolate haha. All my friends loved it! Had a bit of an issue with delivery, but they reached out and said I can have a dozen free cupcakes next time I have an event which was so kind!

I'm so glad I didn't go anywhere else for my brothers 30th birthday cake.. Miy was absolutely the…read moremost helpful person ever and she accommodated to everything I needed especially with a less than 24 hour notice !! I called her all the way from California and she did everything to get this cake to my brother at Gallaudet University. I couldn't have asked for anything more from her!! You don't understand how special she made this for me and I wouldn't have asked it to go any other way .. thank you!! Professionalism and kindness was beyond my expectations!!

Long line, but otherwise the pastries here are superb. I ordered the pistachio croissant and it was…read morethe perfect texture and crunchiness!! Loved it so much I want to go back. The staff was courteous and the interior somewhat crowded and noisy.

This bakery, now cafe has been a DC staple for years now and despite its small interior, I can…read moredefinitely see why both locals and tourists stand in line to get freshly baked delights from here. I had the pistachio croissant which was divine. However, I definitely hope to be able to come back to indulge in their delicious meringue desserts.

I've never had pecan pie before, so I got to try something new and glad it was from this local biz!…read moreMet up with a Yelp Elite turned friend (hi Michelle!) who gifted me a 6" pecan pie from Whisked, who I've never heard of before. With the temperatures getting colder out, no better time to try to become a pie fan. Almost immediately, I dug into the pie with a fork because the ooegy gooey of the pecan (see photo for proof) was calling to me. Nope, did not bother to cut it like a normal human, not even an ounce. When the fork cut through the pie, I knew I was in for a treat: it broke through the soft brown sugar filling and picked up the right amount of crust. YUM! It was sweet, it was indulgent, and it was crunchy because of the generous pecans on top. I finished just two days later... I mean, the 6" size means it's a personal pie, right?

I was checking out at Mom's Organic Market in Rockville, when I saw a stack of pie boxes that…read morecaught my eye. I'm a sucker for cherry pie, and these looked really yummy so I snatched one up on an impulse buy. And boy, I wasn't disappointed. Cool, sweet, tart cherry filling, not syrupy or overly sickly sweet, surrounded by crispy crumble on a nice crust. This pie didn't last too long in our kitchen. I can't believe I haven't seen Whisked! pies before, but now I know that wherever I see one, I'm definitely gonna pick one up. You should, too! These pies are fantastic.

Stopped by Tatte during my trip to DC for an afternoon matcha, and I totally get why this place is…read moreso popular. The cafe itself is huge, absolutely beautiful, and was packed when I visited. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, so it's a great spot whether you're meeting friends or getting some work done. The pastry case also looked incredible, I had such a hard time choosing, and I'll definitely be back to try more. I ordered a matcha, and I really appreciated that it wasn't pre-sweetened. It was creamy, earthy, and let the matcha shine. If you like your matcha a little sweeter, I'd recommend adding their in-house pistachio syrup. The only small downside was that it seemed like they use matcha concentrate that's prepared in advance rather than whisking each drink fresh. It was still good, but I do prefer freshly whisked matcha. Even with that, I'd absolutely come back. Their menu is extensive, everything coming out of the kitchen looked delicious, and the whole space has such a welcoming vibe. Also, take a minute to read the story behind the name "Tatte." It's such a sweet story and made me appreciate this place even more.

I stopped by during a quick trip to DC…read more Came here after finding Yelp page and seeing all the options they had for breakfast. Upon arriving it was really busy but decided to stay. Sat outside and ordered avocado toast and black sesame latte. Both items were delicious and brought to my table outside. I would definitely come back. Ambiance inside was a bit loud (a lot going on plus light music). The outside has umbrellas to help with sun. I would definitely be back.

Dear reader, Three…read moreFifty Bakery and Coffee Bar was an absolute delight and quite the lovely little find. I got an iced mocha and a blueberry muffin, and both were excellent. The mocha was delicious, and the muffin truly stole the show. It was incredibly soft, rich, and perfectly tender, the sort of baked good that makes you pause mid-bite just to appreciate it properly. I was genuinely blown away. The staff was also very nice, the place was clean, and the location is great. A further point in its favour: there is tons of outdoor seating, which makes it very easy to settle in and stay awhile.

I was pleasantly surprised from this cafe! Came on a Saturday afternoon and it was rather packed,…read moreso can see people kind of fighting for a spot. Cozy spot though with fast service. I got the orange scone - I loved its buttery flavour alongside the orange hints which weren't too overpowering. The crisp and crumbles of the scone really made it tasty. I also got a white chocolate latte which was standard but good too.