I love getting my desserts from here. Their Filipino desserts taste delightful and aren't too sweet. The donuts had a very light cream inside which complements the pastry well. I highly recommend this spot! Keep in mind they share the store with Lapu Lapu. The store itself is pretty tiny so be prepared to take your order to-go. read more

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I wasn't in love with the strawberry matcha drink. I do appreciate the real strawberry puree they use. I will say, they're the best matcha in Pentagon City, but not the best I've had in Arlington/DC. I've been tracking down the best strawberry matcha/matcha spots in the DMV and you can tell the difference between who uses ceremonial matcha and who does not. Believe it or not it makes a HUGE difference in taste. This spot does not use a high grade/quality matcha. To me, the matcha always tastes off, but thankfully it doesn't have the fishy taste like Starbucks matcha typically has. I've had their matcha 3 times now and each time I've come to the same conclusion. Matcha is also pricey it's around $7. The pastries are DELIGHTFUL! I love their mango and chocolate donuts. They also have an ube flavor one that's good. The donuts are around $4.25 I think. They have in house baked buns you can buy a pack of. I love their buns, anytime I meal prep hamburgers I buy the buns from here. There pack of 6/8 buns are $7.25 or so. Gwenies has a ton of coffee, tea, refresher, and smoothie drinks. They also have a huge variety of pastries. I only spoke on what I've had. I recommend trying it out! The service here is alright, I personally love their buns folks at Lapu Lapu, they always feel warm and hospitable. Ambiance is cute and casual! read more

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If you're in Pentagon City, Gwenie's has to be one of your top stops for a sweet treat! It was so difficult to choose among all the flavors and colorful doughnuts. I chose what is considered a classic here: ube. The ube doughnut was so fluffy!! The ube cream inside is not heavy either. The filling is just as light as the surrounding doughnut and there is plenty of it, too. Could eat two more of those, maybe one of them pandan or chocolate. Beware, the entire menu is tempting. Give yourself plenty of time to look over everything. There's no wrong answers here. This place is a winner for catering, especially for breakfast and desserts. read more

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Across the street from Costco in Arlington is a Filipino bakery with sweet and savory pastries. Behind two glass boxes, each pastry comes with a helpful description. Popping in after a doctor's appointment with my nine-year-old daughter, we split their Nutella doughnut. Full of flavor and amazing texture, we ordered another! read more

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We came in for Lapu Lapu but stayed for Gwenie's! The Ube Doughnut caught my eye and exceeded expectations. The doughnut was so light and fluffy and the cream filling was not heavy. There were a couple other flavors and one doughnut is large enough to share! read more

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I wish I had more pictures to share but it was so dam* good that I ate it all. The doughnuts are soft and airy. Literally when you bite into it you can hear the sound of the air bursting out all while the flavor is bursting in your mouth. And yes there are more than just doughnuts, cake, panel and more. And the other five star bonus is that Lapu Lapu shares this space. Visit both, you will not regret it! Just typing this has my mouth watering!!! The service is great, the options are plentiful and you will leave happy. read more

Gwenie's Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This location is right behind the Costco at Pentagon City and walkable from the metro. I was able to try the food here via a Yelp Event and must I say that everything is delicious. I would get any of their treats, especially the stuff with Ube or pandan. It is not a huge area inside but there is a decent amount of seating and there is a bench outside as well if you wanted to sit there. The staff and owner were lovely and oh the drinks are great too! read more

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Their pandan donut was delicious! Fluffy on the inside, generous and tasty filling, and covered in sugar on the outside. Would definitely get this again. Apparently their donuts are popular and tend to sell out later in the day. The ube cheesecake is also good. The crust is made with coconut croaked which is interesting. The slice is a little small given the price. I loved their Mamon chiffon cakes. I got the pandan flavor and devoured it in one sitting. They have an excellent texture and are not too sweet. Like castella cake it was light and fluffy probably from using whipped egg white when baking. The ube pan de sal was a disappointment. The bread was dry, there was not enough filling, and the cheese was not melted after heating up. I would come back to try their ube soft serve and other Filipino desserts. The cashier was friendly and gave pretty good recommendations. They have seating inside but seems like most people take to-go. read more

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-Super friendly and welcoming staff -Asian flavoured baked goodies is always a plus (pandan, ube, mango cream) -Come earlier so that you can get a better offering -I had two of the brioche donuts and a Jasmine tea. The tea was legit and though I usually don't like brioche donuts, the cream filling of the mango and pandan were light and real-tasting as opposed to artificial. -Definitely give it a shot if you're in the area! read more

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Yummy! Stopped here after some friends raved about food they had at a Yelp event. It's a cute place that shares space with Lapu Lapu. I was not disappointed. Service was great and the matcha and pie were delicious. I'm getting text about an earl grey matcha and I'm trying to find an excuse to go back to that area and try it. read more

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Tiny Philippine bakery/coffee shop with just a few seats, that is tucked away right next to another small Philippine-style spot with hot food. I came here with my fiancé and we each tried a latte, her a vanilla latte and me a salted caramel one. She thought that hers was a little sweet, but mine was great. That being said, the place didn't fill our cups up all of the way with coffee, so it felt like they skimped out on us a little. We tried the hot food from the place attached to here, but it was pretty sub-par. We each got breakfast sandwiches that had eggs that were scrambled, but done so over easy, so the egg fell all over the place. read more

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Goonies's pastries are delicious! Love the fact that they have a plethora of pandan-flavored, pastries, and goodies! The staff is super nice, too. Someone bought the last pandan doughnut the second day (in a row) that I went there, but she offered me a free cupcake(also pandan) instead, in honor of their saint day. Ambience is open air but a bit tight. They share the space with Lapu Lapu, who uses their bread in their own breakfast sandwiches. They're both Filipino bakeries,/restaurants, probably owned by the same person/group. Food options and order area for the shared space of Gwenie's and Lapu Lapu read more

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This is a cute Filipino gem in the Pentagon City area. I was astonished by the variety of goods as some Filipino-speciality bakeries only have a few items. The Spanish bread and mango items immediately drew my attention. To order, you either pick up the items you want to purchase or you talk to the cashier and request the items you want behind the counter. They were super friendly and excited to serve the local community. Overall, the food tasted pretty good and I would return back to try even more of their selection :) read more

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I already stopped by Gwenie's twice in the past week! It's conveniently located in the same space as their sister cafe Lapu Lapu (known more for their breakfast sandwiches and the infamous ube soft serve). Gwenie's is more known for their Filipino and Asian-inspired cafe drinks and their pastries. Either way, having both so easily accessible to me is not good for my health or wallet. I have tried their pandan brioche doughnut and love the soft and fluffy texture with its delicate sugar layer. The pandan cream actually taste like pandan and it's not too sweet. I would love to try their ube one eventually. Also, their other pastry items and cakes look delicious. I tried their MATCHA UBE LATTE (8) earlier today and thought it was a too sweet. Surprisingly, the ube cream overpowered the flavors of matcha, given that ube is usually a more delicate flavor compared to matcha. However, when I got to the end of my drink, it started to have a bitter after taste that I didn't enjoy. Overall, I didn't think the drink was worth the price and probably wouldn't get it again. read more

Gwenie's Pastries - Matcha Ube Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I'm such a big Ube fan that Gwenie's was summoning me like the goblin mask. I tried the Ube matcha, Ube bun, and Ube donut. It's not hard to find right across from Costco and the two people working were so nice! The Ube matcha wasn't bad but I've had better. The real star is the pastries. This bun and donut were so delicious I devoured them like the Ube-lover I am . I'll be back Gwenie! read more

Gwenie's Pastries - Ube bun and Ube donut - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I'm so glad that there is now a Filipino store with Filipino pastries, drinks and sandwiches. (Refer to my Lapu Lapu review for more info) I do think that the pastries were a bit of a let down. I think the cassava cake was a bit dry but that could be because it's one of the items premade and ready to buy. My friends ordered the doughnuts and sio pao and they seemed to like those more. The ube cream in the matcha tasted a bit too artificial ube for me and had lots of food coloring. I think I'd prefer something with a bit of coconut and less ube to balance it out. The space is relatively small so it does get packed quickly and there's a column in the center of the seating area. I'd definitely come back to give their other items a try. read more

Gwenie's Pastries - Matcha ube latte, cassava cake, ube custard cake - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I was so shocked by the donuts here, wow! The cream inside was so fresh, light, and tasty, alongside the powdered donut exterior. I had the pandan and ube ones and they were both delicious! I'd say this is my favourite spot in the DMV for these Asian-flavoured cream filled donuts. As for the drink, it was okay. Tiramisu flavour was really just the top with the powder and cream, but was moreso coffee. I don't think I'd come back for the drinks, but the dessert, I have to try the other options! They were pretty fast with getting my food and drinks too. Wasn't too packed on a Saturday surprisingly. read more

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The guy in the beanie at the front is always so sweet and accommodating, making recommendations and even fixing a drink. We didn't really enjoy my favorites. Here would be the ube pie and the ube latte. I would love to try more of the Ube desserts like the ube flan read more

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Every time I come to Gwenie's I try a new baked good, and every time I leave happy! My latest pick was the ube pan deal, which was the perfect breakfast bite - soft bun, sweet ube halaya, and cheese at the center. A friend tried the siopao and loved it, so that's next on my list! I've yet to have a baked good I didn't like, which is saying something, and the ube pie and ube crinkles cookies were some recent standouts for me. Their flavors and textures are just spot on for my preferences. Staff is always friendly, service is fast, and I just hope they stay here and thrive! It's a small space, but I've never had trouble getting a seat (but I hope they become so popular that eventually I can't)! read more

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Connected with a Filipino sandwich shop! It's nice they have explanations of some of the foods and flavors so it's easy to try something new! Pandan latte - it's hard to find Pandan flavors but this was even better than just that. The coffee latte itself was not too sweet and had a really nice nuttiness! I loved it! The Pandan foam on top was light, sweet, and had a nice touch of Pandan flavor 5/5 Ube cheese - chewy mochi bouncy like bread! The Ube cream inside and cheese are not too sweet and match very well 3.5/5 read more

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I love their coffee options. I usually drink cold coffee but it was a particularly cold day so I opted for the hot coffee. We got the biscoff latte and the crème brûlée latte. Both were very interesting and delicious. The cold biscoff latte has a cold foam that the hot one doesn't so I'll have to go back to try the cold latte. Service was quick and I had a nice conversation with the barista as well. They also have a restaurant in the same premises called lapu lapu for savory breakfast and lunch options. read more

Gwenie's Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Delicious and cute shop alongside Lapu Lapu. Many coffee beverage options but they shine with their baked goods. Especially the bread and donuts! read more

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Shares a space with Lapu Lapu so it's a little spot. Good selection of coffee drinks and pastries. Every time I'm nearby, I pick up some pan de sal or chicken/pork siopao to take home. Also tried their mooncakes which were also pretty good. The coffee is solid. Got an ube latte and it wasn't too sweet. If you work/live in Pentagon City, it's worth a visit. read more

Everything was so, so, so good. My boyfriend and I got the ube cream matcha, biscoff latte, ube donut, cheese roll, and pandesal. My friend also got the strawberry matcha. Like in my review for Lapu Lapu, there is not a lot of seating so don't plan to eat in with a large group. It was a struggle with five people. read more

Gwenie's Pastries - Ube cream matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great sweets, great beverages, and great service! In the same space as Lapu Lapu, but with a separate ordering counter (if you want hot food, go straight back, if you want Gwenie's Pastries, to the left). The selection is limited to about 4-6 flavors, but these are the best yeast-raised donuts in the area right now as far as I'm concerned. Ube and Pandan creme are both outstanding: well fried, soft and pillowy, and well-filled . The whipped creme fillings are really nice as well: not too soft, not too stiff, and with the right amount of flavor (at least for ube and pandan, we haven't tried the others because those two are just so dang good). They also have a good selection of other baked desserts (pie, cake, cookies, etc), including some harder-to-find Filipino options. Also a small selection of sweet breads and rolls too. Coffee and tea options are strong, the Spanish Latte has been a winner for me with both milk and sweetened condensed milk for extra creaminess and richness. Like Lapu Lapu, highly recommended! read more

Gwenies donuts are perfect!!!! The cream on the inside is light and fluffy and the perfect amount of sweetness. I want to try every flavor!!

I'm a big fan of the gwenie's pastries in Rockville, so I was really happy when they opened in Arlington location. The quality is the same, and the drinks are great. Highly recommend the Ube donut and my husband loved the pistachio one read more

Gwenie's Pastries - Ube donut, pistachio donut, and Ube sticky bread - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Arlington, VA - post a long work meeting I knew I needed a treat or two. Stopped by this compact little shop located across the street from the Crystal City Costco. Was greeted by a friendly employee who helped me select the best pastries. I came away with a scrumptious pandan creme filling donut, one ube pastry and a slice of Sapin-sapin. The employee advised me to take care trying to eat the pandan donut on the run and suggested warming the ube pastry in the microwave. He was right on both counts. A gentle warming gave the ube pastry the perfect texture. The pandan filling in the donut was plentiful and not overly sweet and the donut texture was slightly chewy and yeasty - perfect! I'd never tried Sapin Sapin before. Loved the colors and flavors too. Will definitely return to try more tasty treats. read more

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We've been here several times since they opened and this satisfies all the dessert cravings. My favorites are the pandan and ube cakes and the glutinous rice dessert (it looks like a pie slice). The coffee drinks are also good, the pandan latte has great pandan flavor that comes through. Service is always pretty fast as well! read more

Oh how happy I am gwenie's has finally landed in VIRGINIA!!! I have been a fan since Gwenie's came around in Rockville. I would drive all the way there just to try their desserts and ensaymadas. I got the Ube matcha and mango smoothie to drink, donuts? Ube, pandan, mango, and pistachio. All of the donuts are perfectly balanced. I enjoy that their donuts aren't super sweet especially that they are sugared too. They are great. Can't wait to be back to try more of their desserts. The drinks were good, however they took forever to make them and it wasn't busy. Only me and another person in the store. They had 3 people behind the register that could have made them and they just stood there and waited for the cashier to make it... considering that this is in the city where it is supposed to be fast paced, sucks that they don't have pre order either. Mango smoothie was so yummy and filling. Hopefully they changed that cause it would make me day easier than to wait almost 20 minutes for two drinks. I have to come back to try more of lapu lapu as well since they share their spot. read more

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Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Burgers are out of this world fantastic. A must to visit. read more

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Stopped by on a weekday afternoon when it wasn't busy, and wow, what a gem! The space is cozy and clean, with that amazing fresh-baked smell that just pulls you in. Staff were super friendly and had my order out fast. What I got: Butterfly pea calamansi refresher - Gorgeous and refreshing! Lightly sweet, bright, and citrusy aka the perfect mid-afternoon drink. Mini leche flan - Small but mighty. Silky smooth with just the right caramel flavor. Honestly wish I'd ordered two. Everything tasted fresh and made with care. Prices were fair for the quality, and the overall vibe was calm and welcoming. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to & definitely highly recommend if you're craving Filipino comfort food with a modern twist! read more

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I FINALLY got their ube mooncake. They sold this before for a different occasion, but I was too late then. This is delicious ! I hope they could keep it on the menu. I like that it does not have the egg yolk (I know, I know). I don't think you can get this anywhere else in the DMV. read more

Gwenie's Pastries - Ube mooncake - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Omg when I saw the pastries, I audibly gasped. All my favorite Filipino pastries in one place! I had to exercise self control and not get everything. I did try the Ube cheese pandesal, and it was so good. Not too sweet. It was well balanced. The cold brew coffee was delicious too, not too dark and bitter. Love this place! read more

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I had high hopes for this new Filipino bakery, but unfortunately, everything I tried yesterday (November 15, 2025) was excessively sweet for my taste. I spent $70 on 3 donuts (pandan, ube, and mango), ube cake, ube pie, sanzrival, Braso de Mercedes, and 3 sylvanas (original, ube, and pandan), and every dessert was overwhelmingly sweet. I was particularly let down by the ube flavor, as they seem to use only essence rather than real ube. The essence was overpowering, as was the pandan flavor. The donuts were also disappointing, only the tops were filled, leaving the insides bland and lacking any real flavor. At $4 each, I expected more, and I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for a better product. Sadly, these donuts were just sugary on the outside with no filling inside. Overall, I was quite sad and disappointed. read more

Gwenie's Pastries - Mango and pandan donut with only filling on top, no filling inside. It's just a regular sugar donuts! - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great tasting pastries and delicious drinks. Great setup in the same shop as Lapu Lapu. What was friendly and environment was great. read more

Gwenie's Pastries - Ube and Pistachio donut - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Filipino bakery with a bbq shop inside as well. I got a tiramisu latte and it was super good. They have filipino fresh baked desserts, didnt try them yet probably the next time im around. The staff are super friendly and converse. Definitely coming again, I just learned they opened up recently so thats super cool too! read more

Gwenie's Pastries - tiramisu latte - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I walked in this place on a whim one day for lunch as I work very nearby.... And I was so pleasantly surprised the stack was so friendly. I wanted to have a breakfast sandwich.. then they showed me that added a Smashburger to the menu so I tried that and it was wonderful. Oh my Goodness it was delicious.!!!! I will for sure. Be back. See you guys soon. read more

A nice little bakery that shares a place with a Filipino sandwich cafe called Lapu Lapu. Both are owned by a family that serves a variety of Filipino comfort food and pastries in the DC , Alexandria Virginia area. Friendly staff and a convenient place right across from Costco to get your sandwich meal and your pastry in the same location. The Filipino bread roll called pandesal is definitely worth a try. read more

The food was great and so is the ambiance. I had a cheese roll and an Ube bun (both pictured below) as well as a salted caramel latte and both were delicious. The folks behind the counter were wonderful and very friendly. And as an added bonus, they're in the same space as Lapu Lapu Breakfast Sandwiches, so if you want some heavier fare, you can grab a sandwich from them. read more

Gwenie's Pastries - Ube Bun - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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