Tried Fresh Baguette in Bethesda for the first time today and I'm officially a fan. I had the Californian sandwich--avocado, roasted turkey, aioli--and it was amazing. Everything tasted fresh and balanced, and that aioli really pulls it together. I'm honestly not a huge bread person, but WOW--the bread is absolutely delicious. Soft, flavorful, and clearly high quality. I'll definitely be back to try more. Highly recommend! read more

Fresh Baguette - Californian - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Fast service and clean! There's not a lot of seating but that's ok! The normal size croissant is better tasting than the small one The cinnamon roll was great! The Apple turnover was pretty good The French strawberry gummies are pretty good Very many things to try I'd go again! read more

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I stopped by just to grab coffee. I ended up feeding my daughter there with homemade food as well as I got myself vegetable quiche. It's a must go restaurant. It is cozy, comfortable, comforting, and calming. read more

Overall 3.5 Stars Ambiance 3.5 Stars Locally own, in the heart of Bethesda, this non-descriptive bakery is known for their fresh baguettes and pastries. There are a few indoor and outdoor tables and due the size of the building, it can get very crowded very quickly. Fortunately that wasn't the case for us. Service 3.5 Stars: The staff were friendly and I believe one employee was training a new employee who wasn't too thrilled to be there. The other employees had more enthusiasm and were helpful with our order. Food: 3.5 Stars, Coffee was 4.5 Stars 3.25 stars The "Crogel" it is the child from a bagel and croissant enjoying a romantic dinner, had a little bit more wine and 9 months later...Crogel. A great concept but it did not hit the mark for us. Now, with that said, I loved the flaky bottom of the croissant but the top layer of the "everything bagel" made me want more of the bagel instead of the croissant. Also, it needed some acidity from a lemon or balsamic vinegar to cut the sweetness of the salmon and cream cheese. The fresh cucumber and leafy greens were welcoming. 4.5 Stars - Their coffee is strong and had a great flavor with a hint of bitterness to it. They brewed it perfectly. 3.5 Stars - Seasonally - Pumpkin Croissant The croissant was light, flaky and slightly buttery. The pumpkin filling had the pumpkin spices you desired during a Thanksgiving dinner. It was thin layer of filling inside the croissant but it was all you needed. I dunk part of my croissant into my coffee and it tasted even better! Unfortunately I forgot to buy a fresh baguette so I guess you will need to tell me how they were. From what I can tell, I would get it heated and ask for butter! They looked wonderful. read more

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It's wonderful to visit Fresh Baguette on a Sunday morning. Before you enter, you're only thinking croissants, but then the minute you open the door a rush of buttery carbs is wafting in the air! This leaves you delirious and undecided. Stay focused or you'll leave with more than your tummy can handle! Let me help you, first, grab a ham and cheese croissant, get it heated, I repeat, heat it. Begin to gobble it up, enjoy the crispiness of the first bite. As your teeth sink in further, enjoy the soft chewy texture of the inside along with melted flavors of the ham and cheese combined. Stay with me, proceed to the next bite and you're like "where have been my whole life?" Before you know it, it's all gone. Now that your full, you can make better decisions! At this point, grab whatever, there are no bad choices except if you choose to pick nothing. I brought home an everything bagel, I meant crogel, it's a croissant/bagel hybrid. I put it in my toaster oven later in the day and it was like it was freshly made in my home. As for the interior, it's simple with clean lines. Not a lot of seating, but on an early Sunday morning there will be a table for you. You can also enjoy eating on their front patio area. Be careful, there are cute little birds bouncing around and tilting their heads like puppies do in hopes that you'll drop a crumb or two. You won't be able to help yourself, you will end up feeding fancy French pastries to your new winged friends and talking to them like a Disney princess. Well, enjoy your visit and let me know if you're loving the Ham and Cheese Croissant as much as I did! read more

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We were looking for a source of fresh sourdough bread while in town! Fresh Baguette and Mia delivered! I called from an hour away to confirm they had loaves of bread and Mia was very helpful and gracious. She described the various types they had which there were many! We selected ancient grains and sliced! Yum! We found a rare parking spot right out front and Mia greeted us! Bread was ready! Latte for my wife! Thank you Mia! We made delicious sourdough toast that evening and I have sandwiches for today. Life is good with fresh baked sourdough! read more

I was initially going to get the Easter Chicken they had. It has been traveling across the DMV in April 2025 on their IG page. I could tell it would be full of goodies, but when I heard the price, I opted to get the mini pastries instead (for myself). The display they had at the time I visited showed 4 choices: Coffee Eclair, Yuzu Lemon Meringue, Chocolate Éclair, and a Caramel Tart. Of the 4 choices I got, I think the Caramel Tart was the best of the four and this is from someone that is not big on anything caramel in general, but I would get that again, for sure. I also enjoyed the Yuzu Lemon Meringue mini pastry and would actually get that in regular size on a future visit. For those who frequent Fresh Baguette often, they can sign up for their membership, which has two levels I see. I would have gotten it if I visited this place a bunch. Great visit. Although, the only negative I would say is that I wished one of the employees would have shared that there was a cost for the medium paper bag for my boxed item. Lesson learned for next time. It's all good. read more

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I walked into fresh baguette this morning for coffee and croissant. I had an amazingly delicious croissant, flaky on the outside, chewy on the inside with a delicious buttery taste. Marvelous! My latte was rich and smooth and creamy. The kouign amman was good but not caramelized on the outside. The pan au raisin had a delicious flavor. Service was excellent, the place was bright and cheery. read more

Fresh Baguette - Pan au raisin - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

A very solid option for fresh breads and more! The croissants here are excellent and staff is very quick. This location has more "to go" vibes but there is a place to eat inside the cafe. read more

Fresh Baguette - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This is a modest French bakery. I've never eaten there before went there for lunch and got two pieces of cheese and two pieces of ham and it was about 15 bucks on a really good baguette. I guess I'm used to more meat. read more

1. Geary. 2. Taste. 3. Ascetics. These are the reasons fresh baguette gets 5 stars. In a see of self serve kiosks and grumpy faces, Geary and his team stands out. Serving fresh made baked goods who's only rival is possibly in Paris. Stop in and have a croissant or pain du chocolate or a tasty turkey blt crogel. All given with a smile and great vibes. Have spent two weeks in Paris and eating croissants everyday didn't make me an expert but it did let me know what my personal preferences are, and this is it. read more

Everything you love but healthier Imagine you want to eat well but you want to eat healthier for your new year. Well Fresh Baguette, is helping you with your goals. Your beloved crogels (croissant and bagel hybrid) in all the flavors except in a petit size and half the cost. They also have mini version of their croissants. Fresh Baguette for the win, assisting you hit all the goals, to save money and to save calories. Service is always impeccable, they have the friendly and prompt service. Plus, to make things even speedier, you can order delivery to your door or preorder before you pick up your order. This is a town fan favorite, because they give you delicious food and European vibes. All for the price of a pastry or two. If you want delicious pastries and a feeling of traveling overseas for the price of baked good, you have found the perfect venue. read more

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We ordered breakfast delivery from here to Silver Spring and were impressed. Hot coffee, an iced latte, two cro'gel sandwiches, and a Nutella croissant traveled well. Everything was delicious, though we did toast the sandwiches. They do not come toasted but I highly recommend doing so. Loved the cro'gel (croissant in the shape of a bagel) as the sandwich base. I got a caprese that was great. My iced caramel latte was enjoyable. Croissant was good and will try the almond one next time. My friend enjoyed his order. I'm looking forward to ordering again. read more

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Love this place. Their seasonal croissants are incredible (raspberry and the pumpkin ones are my favorites). The monthly membership with discounted coffees is well worth it. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches (including the mini ones) are very much loved and enjoyed. (Since I can't make up my mind on a sandwich - I usually get two different minis to enjoy). The desserts are beautiful and delicious (also great for entertaining) read more

We stopped by Fresh Baguette on a random Saturday morning to get Cro'gels, a croissant bagel sandwich. It may sound weird, but trust me, it's DELICIOUS! We got the Norwegian (smoked salmon, cucumber, cream cheese, arugula) and the Pesto (tomato, mozzarella, pesto, and arugula). Five stars for both!!! And it turned out to be National Croissant Day, so they had a wheel to spin for prizes and we won a GIANT croissant! Holy cow, this thing was HUGE. What a fun time at Fresh Baguette! read more

Great service and great baked goods. The store is always clean when i go and the employees are very friendly and helpful. The baked goods are always fresh and tasty. I highly recommend checking this place out. They have an array of different pastries and even savory sandwiches if you aren't a sweets person. read more

Beautiful environment, served on quality dishes, nice seating and THE FOOD, THE FLAVOR, Muah!!! Belisima! Undescribable fantastically flavorful and so so fresh! read more

I was surprised to find a bakery that prides itself on bread (it's in the name!) that also offers a wide selection of sweet pastries as well, including more labor intensive caneles, croissants, and cakes. I ordered a few items to compare with the other bakeries just down the street. Kouign Amann ($4.50) - The aesthetics of this pastry was absolutely beautiful, with distinct layers tucked under a dome of brown deliciousness. Appearances can be deceiving though. This was a very bready and doughy kouign amann. The number of layers inside was lacking and all the layers that did exist were quite thick and coarse. The kouign amann did not have the delicate buttery, flaky layers I normally associate with this pastry. In addition, there didn't seem to be any sugar laminated in the dough - the interior was not sweet but was bland. All the sugar seemed to be on the exterior, but to Fresh Baguette's credit, the sugar was caramelized perfectly. This is a rather middling kouign amann. Almond Croissant ($4.80) - Similar to the kouign amann, the almond croissant was bready and not flaky. The layering was not great and the pastry was quite puffy. There was a good amount of almond paste inside that was pretty good. It's processed a bit less finely than other places, which I honestly preferred as it gave a nice contrast with the soft layers of the pastry. This almond croissant was not cut in half like what a lot of other places do - instead it was baked with the croissant. I thought the sweetness level and balance of flavors were perfect. I just wish that this was a flaky croissant rather than a bread/croissant hybrid. Parisian Baguette ($3.95) - This baguette had a nicely developed crust and chewy crumb that was almost to the point of being spongy. The flavor was quite well developed. This was a good baguette in general. My recommendations for Fresh Baguette is to avoid the sweets and only get their baguettes. They were warm and freshly baked, and apparently are baked multiple times a day for freshness. For sweet pastries, there are multiple better places just down the street. read more

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Tasty Sandwiches & More! My updated review-I've tried more tasty treats. Quiche Lorraine (eggs, swiss cheese & bacon). A creamy texture w/lightly smoked flavor in a flaky buttery crust. Generous size-enough for two. Nutella Croissant (filled w/Nutella hazelnut spread.) Delicious buttery pastry w/tasty chocolate hazelnut flavor. A variety of sandwiches are available including chicken & veggie options. I chose the Traditional Baguette Sandwich (salami, arugula & cornichons on a buttered fresh baguette.) Baguette fresh crusty exterior texture, tender interior & tasty salami. Generous size too. Courteous Customer Service. See Photos! read more

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Considering it's been seven years since my last review (and Review of the Day), I figured I should make an update. Yes, prices have gone up, but that's to be expected. Still, it's cheaper here than at a restaurant. Some of the items I love are their plain croissants (heated in my oven then eaten with butter and jam), chocolate chip scones (if you like Levain chocolate chip cookies you will love these), cinnamon rolls, and their baguettes with the seeds on them. I bought a salmon and spinach quiche and while it was pricey, I only ate half with a side salad and chunk of baguette, so it was worth the price. I like that the location is away from the busy part of town. They have 2 or 3 dedicated parking spaces out front, but you can put ten cents in the metered spots across the street. I'm looking forward to getting many more breakfast treats this summer during my break from work. read more

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Good - breads, croissants, and pastries are always great. New design is good with café seating. Service prompt. Not so good - a/c blowing strong cold air. Not bad in itself. However, no warm smells of baking bread - gives it a sterile environment with no warmth of a fresh bakery. read more

Amazing service. Fantastic pastries and breads. A delight for the eyes and tastebuds.

I walked in to this clean and welcoming store. It was busy but employees were calm and collected taking orders. The coffee I ordered was fresh and met my expectation. I ordered multilple pastries and the chocolate crossant was amazing. Overall, this store execeed my standard. read more

#MonsieurLeGourmand #DGourmet5stars Bonjour les gourmands! Pleased to recommend Fresh Baguette Bethesda. A true reflection of 3 centuries of Franco-American relations. When they opened years ago, young bakers and pastry specialists would come directly from France to pass on the the traditions of Viennese pastry and French bread making to American colleagues. Worked out beautifully and the establishment quickly expanded to Georgetown and Rockville. Staff at Bethesda Avenue are super professional, efficient and courteous. Side note: I grew up in Congo, eating excellent Belgian tradition croissants, pain au chocolat, etc, and Fresh Baguette is ONE of ONLY TWO establishments in all the DMV that meets DCGourmet's croissant standards for: size, buttery consistency, croissant "tearability" and salt to sugar balance. Visit them for all your authentic croissant, quiche, baguette, robust sandwich, tart and macaroon cravings. A variety of French and other European soda and specialty products are available. Coffee selection is impressive, and customizable to fit Vegan milk preferences. Grand plaisir de vous recommander ce bijoux de boulangerie pâtisserie. Bravo à vous! read more

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A friend brought two items from Fresh Baguette for a recent get-together at our home with 7 guests -- a large classic Quiche Lorraine with Swiss cheese and ham ($69.00/feeds 10) and a large Raspberry Tart, described on the company's website as a soft sable Breton layered with cream and garnished with fresh raspberries ($50.90). Both were fresh, beautifully presented, tasty, and clearly used high-quality ingredients. I would highly recommend both of these for a special occasion but they're quite pricey for everyday. (Prices are from the company's website, Sept 26, 2022). Our friend also brought a delicious loaf of organic sourdough for the hosts -- which, according to the company, was naturally leavened with 36 hours of fermentation and shaped by hand. This was perhaps one of the best loaves of bread that we have ever tasted. read more

I'm glad I don't live closer to this shop (but also sad) because I'd have to seriously hire a personal trainer. The smells alone are worth a trip. The shop is small and laid out a little weird but one taste of anything from this shop and you'll forget any of that. We tried a few of their fresh juice options (passion fruit and pineapple), coffee, mini chocolate croissants, Kouign amanns and a breakfast sandwich. Everything was amazing. The Kouign Amanns are small, but perfectly caramelized and pillowy. The chocolate croissants are flakey, slightly sweet and pair perfectly with a cup of coffee. The breakfast sandwich "Cro'gel sandwich TM pesto" was to die for. The bun is a mix between a bagel and a croissant with everything seasoning on top - YUM! I didn't even get a picture because I devoured it. It comes with a thick slice of mozzarella, tomato, pesto and arugula. This one makes every other breakfast sandwich jealous. Try it and thank me later! read more

Fresh Baguette - Fresh and Artisanal Juices - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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The bread, pastries and sandwiches remind us of the baked goods served at an established Paris bakery.

I don't know what it is about this location, but I just love the hustle and bustle, the sound of conversations in French, and the smell of buttery pastries in the air. I stopped by the Saturday before Mother's Day to pick up some treats for a "high-tea" at home (due to the COVID-19 pandemic). The weather was great and there were people going in and out with their pick-up orders (while maintaining social distance of course). We ordered an assortment of small croissants, chocolate croissants, gougeres, and tea cakes. My family loved everything we ordered from here (with the tea cakes always being my personal favorite). The croissants were actually better than I remembered too and I love that you can order smaller sizes so everyone can have a taste. I highly recommend ordering their cakes and pastries for any parties/celebrations since there are plenty of high quality selections for everyone! read more

Fresh Baguette - Some mini croissants and mini cakes - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I was ignored and had to wait and demand a staff's attention even though I was just picking up an order I had prepaid. Realize they're busy but a simple acknowledgement would do the trick. read more

Wish I could include a photo of my purchases here but they never last long enough! The croissants. I always say I'm going to try something new each time but they call to me... Each pastry is perfect. A feast for the eyes and the tastebuds! A great way to reward yourself read more

The Cro'gel TM pesto sandwich was decent.. didn't blow my mind. It was fun to try the croissant dough as a bagel though and that was good. I wished there was more variety for the Cro'gel sandwiches, like a simple egg and cheese. Unfortunately, didn't try anything else, but a lot of the baked goods in the display case looked good. Would come back here again to try their other menu options. read more

Fresh Baguette - Cro'gel TM pesto - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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The bread is the best in the area particularly the baguettes (and I've tried them all).

Good sandwiches. . Worth the long wait. Limited seating; plan to order and dine at home.

I love this place. The sandwiches are great and the pastries are delicious. Be sure to try the raspberry tart or the opal noir!!

Oui, oui, oui. Wonderful French bread and pastries. I have popped in multiple times over the last few years to pick up a baguette, a croissant, and even a sandwich. Service is friendly enough. I think they do most of their baking on the premises, they are Covid compliant. read more

A real, honest French bakery with sweets in Bethesda. A friend recommended this place to me forever ago, but when we had to bring over dessert for my sister's birthday, we decided to try it out. We got all kinds of sweets including chocolate eclairs, macaroons, lemon tart, and a bunch of other goodies. Everything was good, but the eclair and the lemon tart stood out as things everyone really loved. The variety of things available and how good they all were was really the most amazing part. We showed up with a big assortment of (admittedly, not cheap) desserts and everyone got to try something different and really enjoyed it. We'll definitely be back to try more things for a special occasion. We'd probably be back sooner if it wasn't for the fact that there are just so many delicious carbs. read more

Some of the best baguettes and croissants and tarts in the area. I came here a lot when I lived in D.C., but now, I only get to live vicariously through my brother and sister-in-law who are within the delivery radius of Fresh Baguette. So for no reason at all, or someone's birthday, we send over an obscene package of breads, pastries and cakes as a surprise. Perhaps the best part of COVID is knowing that no matter WHEN that surprise delivery happens, someone is DEFINITELY home. They also have contact-less drop-off so I can send them a text to check their front porch the minute the gifts arrive. Gotta find silver linings everywhere this year. Only way to stay positive. Top five items (in no particular order since these are all my kryptonite): Rustic Baguette Chocolate Croissant Ham and Cheese Croissant Raspberry Tart Sourdough (reminded me of home in SF) read more

Busy place Tucked snugly in between buildings in new Bethesda, fresh baguette has some seats and open space to make for a comfortable place. Extensive bread selection (which I didn't try) Coffee and scone were good. Nice to know this place is here. read more

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Pretty good. We brought a bunch: Traditional Baguette Sandwich, Crogel Breakfast Sandwich, Cheese Danish, Croissant and Napoleon. All are above average but I will come back for another Baguette Sandwich or a slide of quiche if I happen to drive by the area. Cheese Danish is a little daring. Rich and savory. Little bit of sourness at the end makes it complete. I highly recommend to try it. Croissant was the least impressive one. read more

Fresh Baguette - Traditional Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Very foul odor at the entrance. I was the only customer. Bakery person came from the back with gloves on and didn't take them off for the transaction at the cash register or when I left-which always concerns me. Bought a single chocolate croissant. It was a standard chocolate croissant. Perhaps a little less expensive than other bakeries for the same item. Can't speak to any other bakery items sold there. read more