Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Dama Bakery

    4.4 (46 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Desserts, Vegan
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Dama Bakery Photos

    Business Info

    DAMA BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Dama Bakery

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Raspberry chocolate layer cake. Best birthday cake ever.
    Sanah B.

    So, my beautiful loving friends surprised me with a chocolate raspberry vegan cake for my birthday. This is one of the BEST cakes I've ever had in my life, vegan or otherwise. Its shockingly light, fluffy, yet deeply satisfying and flavorful. The frosting is airy and light and the raspberry filling layers are scrumptious - not too sweet and add a great balance to to chocolate. We're sitting and eating this the next day for post-brunch dessert as I type and it is even better today. You better believe all of my future special occasion cakes will be ordered from here. Thank you Dama for making my baked good dreams come true!

    Ernesto Q.

    One of the most delicious and extraordinary meals, variety of cakes and excellent customer service. A place that brings to you a little bit of the Ethiopian culture right in Washington DC. Highly recommended!

    Vegan velvet cake (vanilla, mocha, and chocolate)
    Jon F.

    Not everyone knows this, but Dama Bakery has great vegan options as well! All of the cookies (raspberry or apricot jam, chocolate swirl, almond, and anisetee are my favorites) are always vegan (not that anyone could tell), as is the baklava, and they generally have 1-5 vegan cakes available as well (fruit, lemon rum, mocha, velvet, milefolle, and raspberry lemon are the most common). Occasionally they have special custard tarts or fancy cookies, and during lent they offer even more vegan items (they are working on a raspberry mousse to be released soon). Anyway, the pastries are delicious and pretty cheap, and the folks working here are incredibly friendly and helpful. Definitely a must for any vegan dessert-lovers to try!

    See all

    Photo of Robert P.
    25
    170
    2

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    We tried three different breads/cakes, all of which were almost as beautiful to look at as they were good to eat.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 2

    Ask the Community - Dama Bakery

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Bakeries 18,896 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Tous Les Jours

    Tous Les Jours

    4.3
    (15 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I absolutely love the coffee and the macarons here. You can certainly taste th quality in the…read morepatiseries and the coffee, hence why I keep returning. In terms of drinks, I tried the lavender latte and the tiramisu latte which were delicious and served me well when I needed an evening pick-me-up. And I am pretty sure every macaroon is delicious so you really can't go wrong with the flavors you choose. On separate occasions, I ended up sampling a variety of flavors, including birthday cake, hazelnut pistachio, Earl Grey, coconut, rose, blueberry lavender, and coffee. I truly appreciated how fresh and light each taste was, perfectly reflecting the artistry in the making of these macarons. The service was efficient and friendly, and the display case was a feast for the eyes--full of stunning, mouthwatering desserts. I hope everyone has as wonderful an experience as I did, enjoying both the coffee and the patisserie. Happy desserting to all!

    My review pertains to this specific location since I haven't been to other locations. I LOVED their…read moretiramisu latte and will go back every week for the latte alone. It's rich, creamy, and decadent and tastes like dessert in a cup but isn't overwhelmingly sweet. Next up are the sweet treats and pastries. They are very reasonably priced. They have two types of chocolate croissants: one with an outer chocolate coating and one pain au chocolat. Both were slightly over $3. They also have a milky bread loaf and cakes that I still need to try. The service was quick and the cafe is located in the basement level of ballston shopping center - so it's perfect for grabbing a coffee and a sweet treat before shopping. I would highly recommend this cafe.

    Photos
    Tous Les Jours
    Tous Les Jours
    Tous Les Jours

    See all

    Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe

    Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe

    4.2
    (521 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $

    Every neighborhood needs a Heidelberg! For those days, when you are craving the biggest and…read moreflakiest cream horn or an eclair or for that tuesday afternoon when you need a pick me up croissant sandwich or a simple bagel with cream cheese. 8-9 years ago, Heidelberg was my pregnancy indulgence on my way back from periodic sonograms at the Virginia Hospital Center. Happy to report the taste was passed on to the baby, the almost 8 years old kid enjoys the same pastries. The breads are wonderful, especially if you appreciate dense and chewy breads. The holiday stollen is beautiful. As some other reviewers have noted, you have to enter the store to be able to understand what a massive operation it is. Something for everyone.

    I came in here from a promotion I got in the mail, and I was blown away at this shops generosity!…read moreMy roommates and I are so excited to snack on their goods all week long. The store is conveniently located right off the main road, and they open super early, so you will be able to buy whatever baked goods you may need for any event that day. The employees are super helpful, and they have a bunch of stuff so you will be helped really fast. The store is organized really well, so you can navigate through pretty easily which I really appreciated. Nothing would prepare me for how big this storm was, it was a full scale production! Everything looked so amazing, but I'm especially excited for the cupcakes! They do a beautiful job with the presentation. Cannot recommend this store enough! Will definitely be coming back for events

    Photos
    The view from the front of the store towards the back. This is 1 of 2 rows in the store.
    The view from the front of the store towards the back. This is 1 of 2 rows in the store.
    Sticky Bun
    Sticky Bun
    A 20 oz cup of coffee.

    See all

    A 20 oz cup of coffee.
    Pastries By Randolph

    Pastries By Randolph

    3.9
    (453 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    From what I understand, they have new owners as of early 2025. Under the previous owners, I would…read morehave given them 10 stars. All exceptional. All great value for the money. Not so much now. Now it is good but not exceptional like in the past. Their pastries are getting smaller and the prices have gone up. There is also inconsistencies in quality, with some items being slightly overcooked. Napoleons - these are about half the previous size. Still very good though. Strawberry eclair - smaller than previous. Also, the shell is consistently overcooked now. Quiches - these are around a third of the previous size. Sometimes they are overcooked and dry. Also, the mixed veggie quiche is much smaller in depth to the spinach one Various danishes (cheese, apple, cherry, sticky buns) - all around a third of their previous size. Still great quality and tasty though Sfogliatella (Italian pastry) - surprisingly, these are larger than they used to be. These are not good anymore though. The filling tastes good, but it's a weird texture now that they make it larger. The pastry shell is really hard and chewy now that they are larger. These used to be the greatest ever. It's a shame. Cannoli - tried this for the first time today. Won't ever do that again. The shell was good and crispy. The filling was a weird color and had tiny chocolate chips in it. You could tell it was several days old because the chips were soggy. Also, they filled it when we ordered it - and they just put a tiny bit of filling in it so we could actually see through the shell. Not good.

    I was a neighbor of PbR when they opened & immediately fell in love with EVERYTHING they made!!!!!…read moreThe layered cakes were perfectly balanced - delicious BUTTERcream thinly spread, that curd was soooooo good & THE moistest cake holding it all in either in whole cakes or a slices! Those French tarts with frangipane-all sublime! All the tea cookies were simply butter, sugar, a little flour-simple and delicious! And those fabulous individual pastries were jewel -like in flavor & in decoration. Anytime I would bring a box filled with PbR's jewels to a friend's home, office party or to my neighbors' block party; I WAS THE DESSERT STAR; deservedly, sharing the best with friends. Then a neighbor brought a PbR coconut cake with lemon curd to our block party and I could not finished my slice... thin cake layers, the "buttercream" was not very buttery but sweet & gritty, what lemon curd?! Nowhere to be found, sadly. The Randolph's retired and the new owners are not reading any of those wonderful recipes from the OGs - Chef Mark Randolph, Chef Cindy & their awesome kitchen team.

    Photos
    Oreo Cheesecake, Milan
    Oreo Cheesecake, Milan
    Pastries By Randolph
    Our pride cakes are coming your way today for the Pride Parade!  There are no boundaries when it comes to love, and our cakes don't have a

    See all

    Our pride cakes are coming your way today for the Pride Parade! There are no boundaries when it comes to love, and our cakes don't have a
    Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Clarendon

    Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Clarendon

    4.0
    (303 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    The Honey Halwa Latte had such a unique flavor, refreshing, smooth, and perfect for a hot summer…read moreday. The pistachio croissant was perfectly balanced, flaky and rich without being overly sweet. The ambiance was another highlight, cozy, stylish, and ideal for either relaxing, catching up with friends, or getting some work done with a coffee in hand. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

    I've tried giving this location multiple chances because the food itself is great but the service…read moreissues have become too consistent to ignore. At this point, there's a problem almost every time I come here, whether it's busy or not, which makes it difficult to chalk it up to normal rush-related mistakes. The biggest issue is that there doesn't seem to be any real system for catching or resolving errors once they happen. Things tend to fall through the cracks and then it becomes the customer's responsibility to chase someone down for help or follow up multiple times to get an issue resolved. What's especially frustrating is the response when issues are pointed out. Instead of feeling met with urgency, accountability, or even basic apologetic customer service, the reaction often feels confused, dismissive, or slightly defensive -- like the burden is somehow on the customer for bringing it up in the first place. Staff overall tend to seem disengaged rather than proactive about fixing problems and the general vibe is very "bare minimum" customer service. I understand mistakes happen in any busy cafe and I wouldn't leave a review over a one-off experience. But after repeated visits with the same pattern, it's hard to justify coming back. The food is genuinely good, but not good enough to outweigh the consistently frustrating service experiences. As someone local to the area, I want to feel like my business is appreciated and unfortunately I just haven't felt that here. I'd gladly come back if the service and follow-through became more consistent.

    Photos
    Inside
    Inside
    Potato, mushroom, bacon shakshuka, matcha lemonade
    Potato, mushroom, bacon shakshuka, matcha lemonade
    Entry area

    See all

    Entry area
    Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe

    Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe

    4.1
    (80 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    All I'm going to say is this place is the pure TRUTH! I ordered here using Uber Eats because I…read morewanted a Crookie. I fell in love with them while visiting BMore's Cafe Dear Leon and wanted to find a local place offering them...and Yelp led me to Roggenart Bakery. In addition to ordering a Crookie, I ordered a small beet salad, cheese Danish and a ham and cheese breakfast sandwich. I am completely hooked. Everything was so fresh and tasty and I now have a new "go to" spot for my breakfast fix. I have raved so much about Roggenart that my friends and colleagues are now ordering. The customer service is excellent. Even though I have used UE for most of my orders, my packaging is always done well. Nothing is squished or dripping. Can you imagine having beet juice everywhere?!? Also, my co-worker has visited to pick up our order and she said it's very clean and smells amazing. Don't hesitate to order. You won't regret it. Happy eating!!!!

    I had no clue they were closing, but Camila hooked me up out of the goodness of her heart. What…read moregreat service! She was kind, welcoming, informative, patient, helpful in every way in a time where she easily could've turned me away. It was any forced, over the top customer service, rather a nice person doing a nice thing and that is truly rare to find these days. Needless to say, she immediately made my day and has given me some Easter spirit lol Of course, the spinach and tomato quiche and pistachio latte were some serious icing on the cake. Thanks again, I'll be back someday to enjoy the peaceful ambiance inside, until then the outside courtyard couldn't be much better By the way, they have a pretty cool deal 50% off baked goods box when they have excess, what a gem!

    Photos
    Inside seating
    Inside seating
    Crookie and Apple Danish. Churro and Tiramisu lattes
    Crookie and Apple Danish. Churro and Tiramisu lattes
    Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe

    See all

    Eclairons

    Eclairons

    4.4
    (220 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Picking up where we left off, I actually brought some back to Boston! This time, I tried some other…read moreFrench patisseries; actually, all the patisseries in the shop looked delicious... Crème Brûlée: The freshly baked caramel shell was as light and crisp as glass, with a perfectly balanced sweet and mellow flavor after the initial burnt bitterness. The filling was smooth and delicate, with a rich and intense egg and milk aroma, and a generous amount of vanilla seeds. The only downside was that the garnish fruit wasn't fresh enough; it was a bit soft, and I would have gladly thrown it away. Chocolate Macaron: The shell was also light and crisp, with a full and slightly airy filling. The chocolate flavor was rich but not too sweet. Perfect for Chinese tastes! Looking at the packaging, I learned that this business was founded in Beirut, Lebanon in 1963 and later moved to Virginia in 1993. What a legendary story! I'm very curious about what happened in between.

    We wanted to try something new and Eclairons has been on my list to try in Arlington…read more - White Chocolate Raspberry -- sweet + tart - Iced Matcha Latte - Iced Strawberry Latte Both of the drinks paired well with the slice of cake. The size is a bit small for the price, but it may be reasonable for the location and quality. The service was good in the middle of the day on a weekend.

    Photos
    Pistachio éclair, Toffee Cheesecake, and Cherry Ricotta Cheesecake (left to right)
    Pistachio éclair, Toffee Cheesecake, and Cherry Ricotta Cheesecake (left to right)
    Eclairs
    Eclairs
    All of the display cases. The restrooms are accessed by going through the doorway straight ahead and slightly right.

    See all

    All of the display cases. The restrooms are accessed by going through the doorway straight ahead and slightly right.

    Dama Bakery - bakeries - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...