Every neighborhood needs a Heidelberg! For those days, when you are craving the biggest and flakiest 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. read more

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I came in here from a promotion I got in the mail, and I was blown away at this shops generosity! My 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 read more

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So many delicious options - cakes and cookies and dinner rolls and pretzels and brats! Huge selection.

This is clearly a place that has been around a long time. It has a small and kind of awkward parking lot. It was a bit disorganized inside, and for some reason people were talking to an employee about planning a party spread while standing in front of some of the nicest looking pastries and even the other people working there struggled to get them to move aside. Thus, I ended up somewhat unintentionally with a chocolate mousse cake that had a mother's day chocolate in it. It is the sort of thing that she would have enjoyed, so it felt right to me despite the fact that I was trying to order something different. There was a large loaf and pretzel selection in addition to the pastries. They did accept card payments, which some of these older vibe shops have hangups with. read more

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I accidentally found this amazing bakery while on a walk in the neighborhood. Part bakery and part mini European grocery store, I perused the items but really only had eyes for the baked goods that day. I also really liked that there were little tables and a countertop so you could hang around and eat there. Service was amazing- the folks behind the counter were lovely and so patient as I decided what items to try. I decided on a Napoleon, an eclair, and some kind of chocolate mousse cookie tart. I can't begin to express how delicious everything was. The creme in the Napoleon and eclair was perfect, and the cookie tart so chocolatey and dense that even I had to consume it in multiple sittings. I'm salivating just thinking about eating these things again! I can't wait to return and try even more baked goods! read more

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Update 26 January 2025: still an amazing bakery. Great options for Valentine's treats as well. Be aware they are super busy on Sunday mornings because they close earlier that day...1pm. Thanks for the tasty pastries! The Heidelberg bakery is everything you could want for German themed desserts and pantry items. This place gets really busy, so be prepared to walk in, grab a ticket, and enjoy looking around or finalizing your shopping list while you wait for your number to be called. Be ready to go when you number is called though because the team at Heidelberg is very efficient, while also being friendly; so do your part by being ready to state the items desired for your order. The desserts I tried were all good. I think my favorite was their éclair, but their cakes with fruit are delicious too. Limited parking is available at the lot in front of the shop and additional parking is available in a lot walking distance down the street. I would definitely come back. Thanks! read more

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My cousin's birthday is tomorrow and we are throwing a big party for her which will probably last all day long. Her favorite cake is tres leches and I must agree that it's pure deliciousness. The cake itself isn't the largest cake and considering the number of guests tomorrow, we will probably need to ration the slices for each person. This bakery cuts no corners when it comes to the preparation of their baked products. We've actually shopped at this bakery numerous times, and they've obviously done something right being in business for over 50 years. I would love to try a slice of the cake now and report back about how good it really is, but I've had to remind myself that it's not about me this time. .The bakery is quite large and I'm sure that they have whatever type of cake, pie, or any other bakery products that you're looking for. Baked well! read more

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The bakery I return to time and time again, Heidelberg pastry shop has such a wide variety of pastries, cakes, breads, and other treats. Their pretzels are fantastic, real German style made and perfect right out of the bag. If you want a grab and go breakfast they have great donuts and other pastries. Service is quick, it's all counter service and the staff are great. read more

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I got my wedding cake from here and I would recommend anyone and everyone get their wedding cake from Heidelberg. Consultation was very informative. I showed pictures of the designs I wanted on the cake and they matched it perfectly. There are a lot of options to choose from. I chose chocolate cake with mocha filing and alot of guests compliment the choice. They recommend based on the amount of guests the 3 tier cake and the rest sheet cake. The top tier stayed fresh in our fridge for over a week! read more

This is a lunch review for Heidelberg pastry shop. I've been wanting to try them because I've heard it was a neighborhood gem. They have way more than just pastries. For lunch they have made to order sandwiches with a variety of options like tuna, roast beef, pastrami and more. They also have a ton of bread options. I ordered the Turkey sandwich on Jewish rye bread and got it toasted. It was delicious and filling! The bread was very fresh and flavorful. My order even came with a free piece of cake! Unfortunately the hazelnut cake I chose was too dry for my liking. But overall this was a great lunch. I also appreciated how kind and attentive all of the bakery staff were. I took my food to go, but they have a small area for dining inside. I definitely will be back to try more pastries and breakfast! read more

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A Warm, Welcoming Bakery with European Charm and Irresistible Pastries. Walking into Heidelberg Bakery feels like stepping into a cozy, old-world shop. I was immediately greeted by smiling staff, and I loved seeing how diverse and welcoming their team was, it truly felt like a family atmosphere. The store itself is full of unique finds. They carry products from Germany (of course) as well as other European countries, and I noticed several items throughout the store marked with 50% off stickers -- a nice surprise! They also have a full deli section, and during my visit, plenty of people were coming in for fresh sandwiches and decadent salads. The pastry section is a true highlight -- rows of cookies, delicate pastries, and beautifully decorated cakes, some designed to look like fresh fruit. It's clear that a lot of care and artistry goes into their baked goods. Overall, my visit to Heidelberg Bakery was a wonderful experience. The atmosphere, variety, and quality make it a place I'll absolutely return to next time, I'm coming hungry! Lemon Pastry- 5/5 Peach Martizpan- 2/5 Lemon Marzipan- 2/5 Banana Nut Bread Cake- 5/5 Heavenly Smells- 10/5 read more

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was really disappointed with the cakes. They were unbelievably sweet, honestly more sugary than typical American cakes and nothing like authentic German bakery desserts. The Windbeutel was especially bad: instead of the light whipped cream filling you would expect, it was filled with a thick buttercream/icing-like mixture that tasted almost like pure sugar. It completely ruined it for me. Unfortunately, this was not the quality or taste I associate with German pastries at all, as a German myself. Totally ruined the Birthday party and guests. read more

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Cute bakery serving up lunch items! I ordered the pastrami Reuben and a slice of carrot cake. The Reuben was good, but they forgot the Russian dressing on mine. The carrot cake was the star here. Probably the best carrot cake I've had. I also ordered an everything bagel with veggie cream cheese. As you can see from the pictures the amount of shmear was very disappointing. They should be doubling that at the very least. The bagel had good flavor but the texture was off. It didn't have the softness or the right chew. TLDR: get cake. read more

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This pastry shop is the cutest! The service here was great. We paid about $30 for two multipacks of cookies, two slices of cake and a cupcake. Very worth it. Everything we tasted was delicious! It definitely has a pastry shoppe vibe but I loved the fact that they also serve meats, jarred and pickled items, and an assortment of other things. We came in the afternoon and there was quite the selection but I'll return for bread earlier in the day. Will be back! read more

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We ordered our wedding cake from Heidelberg Bakery and could not have been happier with the entire experience! From the beginning, their team was incredibly responsive and easy to work with during the planning process. The tasting experience was a highlight as well--everyone we interacted with was genuinely friendly, welcoming, and helpful as we talked through options and designs! On the wedding day, the cake exceeded anything we could have imagined. The attention to detail in the decorating was stunning--truly beautiful and exactly aligned with what we had envisioned, if not better. And just as important, it tasted amazing. We're so grateful to the Heidelberg team for making such an important part of our day both stress-free and memorable. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a wedding cake that delivers on both design and flavor. Thank you to Wolfgang & team for being apart of our day! read more

I came because I was craving some German cakes because my Aldi cakes were out of season and I wasn't going back to Germany anytime soon, and I heard this place has good German items, so I came into the store expecting what I may have encountered when I was in Germany. I bought a few slices of different cakes like carrot cake, black forest (slice had buttercream instead compared to the whole cake, which the staff told me), but I wasn't a fan of any of them unfortunately. I personally thought the slices were way too sweet and sugary for me with the cream, and the cake was dry. I wanted to like this place but I don't think this place fits my palette for desserts; they're overly sweet. I wouldn't compare the cakes to German cakes I've had in the past, rather, maybe stereotypical American cakes at a grocery store that are typically really sugary. Or the cupcakes you would find at a regular grocery store; the cream on these cakes remind me of the colourful icing on top of those cupcakes that I wouldn't eat/scrape off the cupcake with a knife! The slides were filling, at least. Sad, because I know this place is hyped... so I am a little confused about the hype. Perhaps I am a part of a different audience? Staff were friendly though. I don't think I'd return, but maybe I'd come back to try the other things they have in the store because they do have a variety of things other than sweets and I can't really find an authentic place for German foods in Arlington. Interior is cute like an actual deli/pastry shop. The parking lot is rather small, so was a little scared trying not to hit anyone's car when leaving. read more

Busy "Old School" Bakery! Located in Arlington, VA. My friends long-time customers of Heidelberg's invited me to join them on a recent cold Sunday January morning. We arrived the bakery was busy think wall to wall people. The shoppe has a wall windows- daylight streaming in. Limited bar height seating along the windows & a few cafe tables/chairs. The bakery is big-display cases set up in a semicircle. I saw freshly made, donuts, danishes, poppyseed coffee cake slices & chocolate truffles, whole decorated cakes too. They even prepare deli sandwiches to order. Some shelves were bare-pastries sold out. I purchased poppyseed coffee cake, a chocolate frosted brownie. We ordered deli sandwiches for lunch-scored a table too. Delicious sandwiches. Poppyseed coffee cake my favorite-moist, tender cake, fresh lemon flavor. Friendly Professional Customer Service. See Photos... read more

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LOVE Heidelberg! I have been ordering the Black Forest cake from here for a few years now. It is such a delectable cake with cherry brandy, layers of cherries and dark chocolate and whipped cream. A few weeks ago, we threw a party to celebrate the first day of Oktoberfest and had Heidelberg cater. Everything was absolutely excellent. In addition to the staple Black Forest, we also got the Kase Sahne cake - a yellow cake with raspberry jam filling. This is also my new favorite! Such a light and fluffy cake and so much lemon flavor! Yumm. For savory snacks, we got the 2lb Oktoberfest Pretzel and the Das Deutsche Delight. What showstoppers! Both were huge and a hit. The pretzel was surprisingly soft, and so yummy. The Dash Deutsche Delight were layers of German cold cuts with Muenster and Swiss cheeses. I enjoyed building different bites with the various meats and cheeses. It also came with four 1lb breads, so no need to worry about carbs! We also got the small vegetable tray to round out all the bread and meat... The party was for 25 folks, but I think all this could have fed up to 30 as heavy hors d'oeuvres. read more

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I love their bakery items and it's the only place I've found to get a certain German gravy mix I like. Their staff is always pleasant and helpful and they are well staffed. I like the little eat in area as well with the large glass wall that looks over the street. I want to buy much more than I could ever eat. read more

A European shoppe with pastries, cakes, pies, bread, bagels, rolls, marzipan, petit fours, doughnuts, chocolates, cookies, candy, a large variety of drinks, German brand food products, and a deli section. The owner, Wolfgang Büchler is from Heidelberg, Germany. He started his shoppe in 1975. My wife and I visited on a Saturday at 9 am. It was busy. We got 9 items. 1) Wurst on a roll Grilled sausage, sauerkraut, ketchup, and mustard in a french roll. You get a choice of sausage. There were five on a list. I picked Bauernwurst. It had a coarse ground and lightly smoked mixture of beef, pork, and mustard seeds. It tasted like a light version of half-smoke. The spices, seasonings, and smokiness were nicely balanced and had a good blend of savory, spicy, and salty flavors. It was juicy, firm, huge, and not too greasy. The sauerkraut had bits of smoked ham and rye seeds. It was moderately sour and mildly salty. It was tasty, so I got a pound. The roll had a crisp crust and soft chewy crumb that was fluffier than a hot dog roll. This wurst combination was incredibly flavorful! 2) German Cold Cut sandwich Salami, Schinkewwurst, Gelbwurst, Muenster cheese, mustard, lettuce, and tomato in bread of your choice. They had 8 types of bread. We chose sour dough. All of the meat had some type of pork with spices and seasonings. The meat flavors were stronger than the seasonings and spices. This was a meaty and savory sandwich! The bread was soft, moist, and slightly sour with a crisp crust. Everything was high quality. This is a new favorite for us! 3) Buttercrumb danish It was moist, soft, fluffy, and slightly chewy. It was moderately sweet with modest flavors of cinnamon and butter. This danish had richness. We enjoyed it! 4) Sticky Bun A moderately sweet and buttery cinnamon roll topped with caramel and chopped pecans. It was moist, soft, and slightly chewy with moderate flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar. This is sweet decadence. 5) Mini apple raisin strudel It had a flaky crust with a soft, moist interior. The filling was like apple pie with black raisins. It was moderately sweet with a light cinnamon flavor. The apples were diced and soft with a light granny smith flavor. The raisins were soft, juicy, and sweet. Overall, it was a deliciously sweet apple pastry with a good complement of flavors. 6) Parker House rolls Depending on how you eat them, the taste and texture are different. Warmed in the microwave for 15 seconds, they were soft, fluffy, moist, and slightly chewy with a typical white bread flavor. At room temp, they were denser, drier, and less chewy with a hint of egg yolk and sweet butter flavor. It was great either way. 7) Beer Cheese Spread It was nade with swiss, cheddar, cream cheese, butter, beer, onions, parsley, garlic, pepper, paprika, and caraway sceds. The dominant flavors were cheddar, paprika, pepper, and sour cream. The rest were mild. The beer wasn't obvious. It had great depth and blend of flavors. 8) Spice pretzel A flaky crisp pretzel coated with warm spices. It had flavors of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The pretzel's texture was like an overbaked danish. It was too hard on the outside and slightly dry on the inside. Loved the flavor, not so much the texture. 9) Linzer Schnitten An Austrian pastry named after the city of Linz, Austria. This was a type of torte. It was a single layer shortbread cake topped with raspberry jam and powdered sugar. There was decorative lattice work on top. It had flavors of brown sugar, raspberry jam, cinnamon, nuts, and cloves. It was dense, moist, soft, crumbly, modestly sweet, mildly nutty, and slightly tart from the jam. It fell apart easily, with crumbs falling everywhere. I'd like this more if it wasn't so messy to eat and had more raspberry jam, cloves, and cinnamon. It tasted okay overall. The service was attentive, responsive, helpful, polite, and quick. When you enter the store, take a number tag from the dispenser on your left. A server will call your number. That person will make and pack everything for you. That includes making sandwiches and coffee drinks. The store, dining area, and single restroom were clean. They have a free parking lot. There is free parking at the community center nearby. They are closed on Monday. The prices were reasonable and the quality was good. We plan on returning to try many more things. I gladly recommend a visit. read more

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I ordered a wedding cake for my nephews wedding. I live out of the area, but knew my nephew and his bride loved Heidelberg Bakery. I was a little ( maybe a lot) nervous about not being there to see the cake, sample the cake, figure out the delivery and set up logistics etc. Heidelberg set me at ease and were just wonderful. They were helpful and patient with my questions and handled everything flawlessly. The 3 tiered white cake with lemon filling was absolutely delicious and exactly what the bride had envisioned for her special day. Thank you so much! read more

Definitely one of the best bakeries in Northern VA. So many options, quick service, and very good prices. The only difficulty I have coming here is parking which I don't mind because it's so unique. read more

This place has so much to offer!! They have a variety of options ranging from a deli, to a bakery, to a little chocolate section. It's a German shop. They also have tons of traditional German options to select from in regards to cooking/seasonings. I didn't get a chance to try a lot of their items. It all looked really good and freshly baked! I came for a cake I had pre-ordered. The cake was only $29. I ordered their German chocolate cake. Although it didn't take like a traditional German chocolate it was a really good moist and delicious chocolate cake. Their carrot cupcakes were good and the icings on both cakes were top notch! I'm definitely going to go back and try more items. I would also order a cake from here again. They have a parking lot but during busy hours it's packed and a hot mess. Street parking also seemed limited during busy hours. They have a number implementation. You get a number and they call you up and you place your order. read more

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I was so excited to get to Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe. My husband and I enjoyed a great bratwurst and Italian hoagie sandwich. Before we left, I purchased a pound of cookies for Easter. They were so stale. They tasted like they had been sitting in the case since Christmas - not good. They need to be swapped out or better sealed. Sorry! read more

Nothing bad to say about this place we go there for breakfast sandwiches, muffins, and donuts. We are also regularly buying our bread at this location, always delicious and no weird ingredients. read more

It was a delight to visit Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe yesterday. Service is stellar and the food is awesome, too. Along with lunch, I picked up brownie petit fours and some very chocolaty Bergers-style cookies. The cookies were even better than the kind I remember from visiting Baltimore. I haven't tried sheet cakes at Heidelberg, but I noticed that the shop seemed to be doing a good business in those, too. I'll be back to try more items! read more

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This place is so good. They always have so many different breads and pastries, not to mention the cookies and other baked goods that are incredible! What I love the most about this place besides the obvious baked goods is that it's very unpretentious. This is a classic bakery that just focuses on putting out GOOD baked goods and sandwiches. Pro tip to get there early on the weekends as a lot of their stuff routinely sells out! read more

Great staff! Great baked goods! Great selection! Great bakery! Everything I have had there has been delicious. The staff is great about explaining ingredients. It's a good place to get your holiday baked goods, and they have seating if you want to relax with a coffee or a sweet treat. Heidelberg also offers daily lunch specials and a variety of sandwiches. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Attending boarding school in Germany, Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe brought me back to Kandern, a small town in the Black Forest. With the atmosphere of a 1970s American shop, the pastries are very much German. Jelly doughnut, cheese danishes, Black Forest cakes, pies, they have it all. Stopping in for breakfast in December, here's my experience. 1) Food: Walk inside and you'll see almost every kind of pastries/sweet treats from cookies to croissants to doughnuts to cakes to pies. For just a few dollars, I got a chocolate-glazed doughnut and a cheese danish. Both were moist and tasty, but the winner was the danish. It tasted like cinnamon and the cream cheese really made it into a complex pastry. 2) Service: It's top-notch. Despite a steady flow of customers, a worker asked if they could get my order started the moment I walked up to the glass counters. 3) Space: It's no-frills and straight out of the 1970s, which adds to the magic. I wouldn't change a thing. They also have a few shelves with a few European products for sale. There are a few window seats to enjoy your food at and an outdoor patio near the small parking lot. 4) Area: There's a lot to explore nearby from a historic Black cemetery to murals to Compass Coffee's only drive-thru location. read more

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Expensive but delicious baked items and sandwiches, Staff is friendly. Parking is limited. read more

I have continued to visit Heidelberg multiple times since my first visit, and have been just as impressed every time. I recently ordered a cake from Heidelberg via Uber Eats, and I was so impressed with how it came out- the cake was so beautifully decorated, and they were able to accommodate my note with the order for writing on top of the cake. The cake itself was absolutely delicious- so light and fluffy and just bursting with real lemon flavor. Thrilled to be a repeat customer! read more

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Pleasantly surprised with how awesome this place was. It was like walking into the great British baking show bakery shop, except... it's German lol. All types of delicious, flakey pastry's from all over the world. We really enjoyed the cheese danish and the Nutella croissant. We're definitely coming back to conquer the 2lbs pretzel and try the chocolate pretzel. They have anything from donuts, to cookies, to bagels, to strudels, to cakes and breakfast sandwiches. read more

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By far this is one of the best bakeries in the DMV - their customer service, quality of baked goods, and consistency over the years is unsurpassed. I've been a customer here for over 20 years and have never had a disappointing experience. Run, do not walk to enjoy the Heidelberg! As a side note - weekend mornings are a zoo but grab a number and all will be well. Their made to order cakes are amazing! read more

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The cake we ordered was done on time. It looked good and was done as agreed. Taste is another matter, most people at the party did not eat the cake. The picture we had added for customization looked like a paper, but it is obviously edible, but very sugary cake with thick butter based frosting. it was sad that the 40 guests did not like it much and wasted half. I didn't go around the room asking why they don't like the cake and not eating it. I had no intent to bring more attention to something that wasn't a success. Personally for me, the cake part was quite dry and the frosting was too sugary. unfortunately cannot recommend this place unless you like this type of taste. read more

The bakery itself, for this area and region, is exceptional. They sell items which you normally cannot find in DC itself. As for the quality, it's pretty good. I only tried one item, so I'm not a good overall judge. The place was a bit showy, with glass covered counters that showcased their doughnuts for sale. Their creativity is average; their homemade pastries are limited and simple. Still, overall, a good place to come on a slow Saturday morning if you want a cup of coffee and eat a decent dessert . read more

Everything is Amazing.. GO JUST GO!! Hidden Gem in Arlington! The owners are so nice and welcoming also! read more

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I always get great service and a friendly smile when I go here. I've had the coffee, pastries, desserts, and their sausages. The best is that sausage on a roll with sauerkraut. What sausage sandwich melts in your mouth??? Well their Weisswurst does. And it even came with a free desert that day. read more

A really nice bakery with a good selection of goods including some German grocery staples. Parking is tight in their small lot and there is no turnaround. Street parking might be a better option. They do have a small seating area inside for you to enjoy the deliciousness that greets you as soon as you enter the place. There are a ton of baked goods options, with many different types of breads, rolls and pastries. They also offer breakfast sandwiches and even bagels. (The bagels are ok, but that's not their specialty.) Service was quick and friendly. The pretzel tasted exactly like I remember from Germany and was absolutely delicious. I look forward to going back to try some more of their goods! read more

This is an amazing gem in the area. Great sandwiches and they sell different meats and prepared food things to take home as well. Just beware the sandwich counter closes earlier than the actual store part. The store sells German treats like candy, snack and authentic German house hold pantry staples. They also have a decent selection of beers and the staff are super knowledgeable and provide great recommendations. read more

I am love with this place. Service is excellent. The bread is so fresh. I wanted to try everything. I got a bagel breakfast sandwich and a hot chocolate. I will definitely return to try croissants, banana bread and more. read more