This was a cute bistro that had a variety of baked goods and light brunch selections. By late afternoon most of their bakery items were sold out but they still had their brunch selection. I went with the breakfast chicken chorizo burrito and kale salad with the lavender latte. The burrito was good and very large, could easily be split between two people. However, I would recommend getting some hot sauce on the side if you want a little spice. The kale salad was very refreshing, it balanced out the burrito well. I wasn't a huge fan lavender latte, the lavender flavor wasn't that strong. Overall it was a decent place for a quick bite. read more

Junction Bakery & Bistro - Kale salad and chicken chorizo burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Really great cafe in Del Ray to work and enjoy your breakfast or coffee! I ordered the maple blueberry latte and it was delish. I love that they offer housemade syrups that taste great! There's a ton of seating and wifi is available as well to work. The people who work there are nice and they have a good set up on delivering your order to your table. It can get alittle loud but not so bad where you can't hear your own conversation with company. read more

We've been familiar with Junction Bakery for a long time, occasionally buying baked goods here for gift baskets. This latest time, we came mid-afternoon, aware that by this time of the day there might be just slim pickins, and indeed, that's all there was. Still, we ordered a pear croissant and a almond croissant. Service was fine. Only a few tables were occupied so we were able to find a seat. The music was way too loud and offputting so we didn't have the urge to linger. Maybe the music is Junction's way of creating a faster turnaround of customers? My almond croissant looked and tasted great. It had an amazing flaky texture. The pear croissant was easy on the eyes. But but but, was it seasoned with anise? It tasted just like the pho at Pho 75. That's just an odd flavor for a baked good. I thought prices were reasonable. My recommendation is simply, come early in the day to have more baked good options. read more

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Stopped in for some mimosas and cookies while we waited for our table across the street. The cookies have salt on them that gives them the extra flavor. The service was great! I would definitely come back. read more

Junction Bakery & Bistro - Mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

A cute cafe in del Rey neighborhood with friendly service and large selection of baked goods. The menu also has plenty of salad, sandwich and miscellaneous packaged (potato salad, pimento cheese) options. I opted for the cheddar biscuit and carrot cronut. Both were pretty tasty. read more

Junction Bakery & Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Living in the area for 20 years, first time at Junction and it was great!!!! It was a rainy day, and the place was still packed. The service was great.. read more

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Came here to meet some friends for brunch - really cool spot! You walk in and place your order before seating. They have a variety of delicious desserts (we got a carrot cake cruffin) and also full brunch menu. My hubby got gravy and biscuits, and I got a fried chicken biscuit (when back in Virginia, get the Southern food they said). I loved mine! The pickles tasted homemade and tangy, and I loved the cheddar biscuit it came on. For a drink, we shared a large lavender latte - solid but not blown away (esp for the price). The weather was nice enough where we were able to sit outside on the patio - loved the corner spot to be able to people watch! Would come back here again for another meal. read more

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About a 1-1.5: Junction Bakery & Bistro is located in the Del Ray area, and they offer a pretty extensive menu, featuring various coffee and tea, cocktails/wine/beer, breakfast/brunch options, to-go family-style dinners, pastries, as well as a HH. We stopped by after stopping by the market on a weekend to grab some beverages: +a seasonal Lavender Honey Latte - unfortunately, there was no hint of either flavors and was more of a steamed milk situation +a Chai Latte - this was super watered down and had absolutely no flavor at all Staff are super friendly. When you step inside, you order and they'll give you a number stand; the drinks are brought out to you, which is a nice touch. There's ample seating, as well as some seats outdoors for those who enjoy an al fresco option. Street parking can be found in the area. +watered down drinks +friendly staff read more

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If you're like my mother and think black pepper is too spicy, this is the place for you!! We went in on à lark after the farmers market. We thought the menu was pretty cool and the baked goods looked great. The lady working the register was helpful and recommended the huevos ranchero and the biscuits n gravy. We opted for a side of potatoes and a mango 'cruffin'; iced coffee and iced tea. Cost after 20% gratuity: $68. Things we liked: decor, setup and open kitchen were very cool. The mango cruffin (combo muffin/croissant) was very good - it had a mango custard inside a flaky croissant and topped with a light mango cream icing: would definitely recommend. That's where the recommendations stop. The coffee tasted old and had no real flavor. The iced tea was iced tea. The food came out in about 20 minutes (perfectly fine). The waitress was nice and when asked if they had hot sauce the options were Cholula and a vegan hot sauce. We passed on the hot sauce and the waitress said "the huevos rancheros is spicy already!' OK! (We thought) The dish comes two corn tortillas fried to the point they were tostadas. There were layers of black beans, avocado, crema, queso fresco, salsa verde pickled jalapeño and topped with a sunny side up egg. The black beans were unseasoned, the queso fresco and cream were meh, avocado is avocado. The salsa verde was bland and there were no pickled jalapeños - it did have micro greens (so I'm guessing they thought that was a suitable sub??). Between the beans, avocado, crema and queso that produced a cold mush which had no spice, flavor or salt. The salsa verde was absent - it was there, but the crema/queso/avocado worked as a team to nullify any flavor/spice if there had been any. And then the egg. I know it says sunny side up but these guys barely touched a hot surface. The egg whites were super runny. All in all, it was a cold, sloppy mess covered in snot-like eggs and micro-greens. Don't waste your money on this dish. The biscuits and gravy was a healthy serving and if you like a lot of gravy go for it, however: the gravy tasted like the base was chicken bouillon and had been sitting for a while as it had the consistency of wet cement. The biscuits were good but the sausage was non-existent. If you can get the biscuit on its own then do that - the gravy is bland and no flavor/spice. The potatoes. The potatoes were square cut and resembled the frozen ones you get at the supermarket. Flavor wise they were about the same. They were overall undercooked and under seasoned. Quick question: the biscuits came with potato's and we got an additional side of potatoes; how was the side of potatoes hot and the potatoes accompanying the biscuits and gravy cold? Weird right? But even the hot potato's were flavorless - like not even salt. We ate a few bites of each dish and pushed them aside (we finished the pastry because the pastry was dam good!). Staff kept walking by and no one did a table check or inquired why we pushed our food aside or asked if we needed anything. If you want a pastry and nothing else, go for it. Otherwise your $60+ can be better spent elsewhere. read more

Love this neighborhood. Walked in and eyed the beautiful pastry display. Lots of bread, croissants, muffins, cruffins scones, monkey bread, etc. The young man at the counter was very nice and helpful. He helped me decide what to order. Picked up a churro cruffin and monkey bread. Then ordered the All American Burger. The food came quick. It was described as a smashed burger, but it was a hefty 2 patty burger. It came with lettuce, tomato, pickles, a sauce and mayo. The sauces weren't distinct. I wished there was something to cut the richness. The bun was nice, warm, soft, and fresh. Brioche I suspect. The fries were hot: crispy on the outside soft in the middle. The cruffin really surprised me. I thought it would be crispy or dry but it was pillowy soft. I cut it down the middle as the instructions suggested. It had a mild flavor. I was expecting more cinnamon flavor hence the name churro. The pastry cream texture was airy and light. Want to try more pastries read more

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Good stuff.. service good the times I have been in. Pastry is good and really good when fresh. Parking only problem. Small lot and then street. Glad they have been in the neighborhood for years. read more

Such a cute little spot with really nice vibes! I stopped in for a quick break and ordered a London Fog latte -- it was perfectly made, smooth, and comforting. The space itself feels cozy and cute bistro vibes. I didn't try the food this time, but the menu looked great and I'd love to come back to try it soon. read more

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This was my first time ordering food from here and it was DELICIOUS! Can't wait to try more food from here. read more

Junction Bakery & Bistro - Roasted chicken sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I had a good lunch at Junction. The portion sizes are big, and I enjoyed the brown sugar latte I ordered as well. I ordered the citrus vitality salad and a side of cornbread. The salad had a great vinaigrette and was loaded with pomegranate, pistachios, and slices of orange. The cornbread was huge, it was a bit dry and lacking flavor. I'd go back to Junction again, but I don't recommend the cornbread. read more

I love bringing my toddler to Junction because of the tables on their patio. The space inside is a little tight so we haven't been since the weather got too cold to sit outside. However, I still stop by whenever I'm close by because I'm obsessed with their crookie (croissant and cookie). Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of their coffee drinks; they all taste sour to my palate. The food is consistently delicious and you can't go wrong with any of the food selection! read more

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Super cute spot for some yummy casual bites! I had a breakfast sandwich thingy but on a super yummy biscuit. It came with sausage but I asked for bacon! It was super yummy and also came with potatoes! I had orange juice and also a hot caramel latte which was sooooooooooooooo good! I would definitely go back for the latte and try something else on the menu. That French toast was calling me but I couldn't do it - next time! Great customer service too!! read more

Junction Bakery & Bistro - Homefries, Bacon, Eggs and cheese on a biscuit! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We live in Del Ray and have been here a few times over the years, but it's never a go-to for us because, as others have noted, it's SO expensive for what you get. The food quality is always good and the staff are, not friendly per se, but competent. However, it's all self service and yet the prices seem more appropriate for a restaurant with waiters and full service attention. read more

Really love the updated menu and space. Food is always really good just expensive. Loved all the options for pastries! Would love to return to try a actual bar drink in the new bar area read more

Come. Here. For. Cocktails. I'm obsessed with Autumn in general and they definitely did Fall flavors right. My friends and I got Autumn in the tropics (this one was definitely the favorite amongst all of us), four crazy cat ladies (our least favorite), fall sangria, espresso martini and the fall gala. They were all so pretty and the bartender certainly had cool tricks to show while making them. The service is top-notch as the servers continuously asked if we needed anything and took away finished dishes in a timely manner. The menu itself has so much variety that there's definitely something for everyone. Our favorite was the pot roast as the meat was oh so tender. read more

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This place is really bright and fun. Inside and outside seating. They serve coffee and craft cocktails from two different sides. They also serve pastries and food. I didn't eat anything but the carajillo was nice. Service was fast. They have the option to place orders with staff or via QR code. read more

I heard good things about Junction Bakery and was happy to see it was in my area. The bakery has soemthing for everyone. They even have a full menu with other sweet and savory dishes. I came in just for the Cruffin on this visit but will be back to check out their menu. The Alexandria location has added some outdoor seating with a semi covered patio. When I came they were completing the renovations. The Cruffin was perfectly crispy on the outside and had a sweet but not overpowering filling on the inside. Hands down amazing treat. The baked goods are made fresh daily and are well worth the extra calories. read more

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My gf and I love this place. The staff is terrific; the food is great. Our only complaint is that the owner feels completed to blast music while people are trying to have a quiet meal. Really? Does it need to be that loud at 1030 on a Sunday? The staff can't help; the manager can't help. It really takes away from the whole meal. Turn it down. read more

I love that this place as a bakery and bistro also has a bar and a variety of cocktail drinks. It is a nice vibe with good food. We got the brussel sprouts and fries as a little snack and they paired perfectly together. After a while the brussel sprouts started to taste sour but i believe it is because the pickled onions become over powering so i would recommend eating them with something else, like the fries. Our drinks are kind of basic but it was the kind of night we were looking for. Simple drinks with some grub. When we left to go to the waterfront we took a spiked coffee to go and it was just the right mix. The cashier that helped us was edwin. They were out of partly cloudy (the original ipa i wanted) and he recommended this one and let me try the other options. He was very kind and helpful when we were deciding what we wanted. Good service and good food. i like this place. read more

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I rarely give one star reviews but this place deserves a -10 star. Ordered on my phone as a group. The app is less than easy to use but we all made it through. Three breakfasts were delivered but lagging were a chicken sandwich and a croissant. Twenty minutes after the breakfasts were delivered the croissant came and ten minutes after that the chicken sandwich arrived. At no time did anyone come to the and explain why is was taking so long nor did anyone apologize for the delay. Then I went to pay the bill on the app and the recommended tip blew me away. I left a $0.01 tip. The problem is the service was not even worth the penny. read more

I've been here once before Covid but it has been so long and I wanted to return. We decided to come for Saturday brunch. We had our dog with us so we sat outside and did the QR code ordering. The food came out very fast and was overall delicious! We had the chicken chorizo burrito and the huervos rancheros, and also got a cheddar biscuit. I expected the biscuit to be warm; it was cold, so we just took it home and will heat up later. I want to return for dinner and sit at their new cocktail bar area! read more

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If it's any indicator of how good this place is, I've been here twice in less than 24 hours. Yesterday I came for lunch with a friend and stayed until closing. I started with the Flannery Hill Sauvignon Blanc: beautifully crisp, tart, and floral with strong notes of crisp green apple. It was the perfect wine for an early autumn day. The "drunken fish" was a delectable take on fish and chips, but in sandwich form. A huge portion of crispy perfectly fried cod topped with a delightfully tangy slaw and nestled in between a chewy brioche bun that was toasted to perfection. The fries were hot, fresh, a little crispy, lightly (but well-) seasoned.... and rounded out the sandwich as only a good batch of fries can. Part of me wanted to deconstruct the sandwich to enjoy every flavor individually, but my appetite got the best of me and I absolutely devoured it. The staff were absolutely wonderful. Every single person we met was kind, polite, genuinely happy to see us, and created an exceptionally pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere. The wait staff were careful not to disrupt our ongoing conversation while bringing food to the table, removing dishes, or otherwise checking up on us.... So much so that what started as a lunch date ended with us order multiple rounds of drinks and staying until closing time. I really appreciated how attentive they were to create such an inviting and relaxing dining atmosphere. Unfortunately, I arrived too late in the day to try the cruffins (croissant + muffin), so I got up early the next morning and made my way back. I placed my order online just to make sure I got one. In addition to the caramel apple and hazelnut praline cruffin, also ordered a cheddar chive biscuit (which I ate the next day. Chewy, yummy goodness!), and a dirty chai latte (which is chai plus a shot of espresso) with almond milk. When I arrived at the cafe, it was such a beautiful morning I decided to say a while so I also ordered a side of home fried potatoes. The cruffin was everything that you would imagine a chewy delicious croissant stacked high like a muffin would be. Chewy, buttery and flaky, filled with a rich, creamy filling, topped with a healthy dollop of whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. That alone was worth the return trip. The dirty chai latte was the perfect way to ease my tastebuds into fall. Smooth and silky: the slight bitterness from the espresso tempered with a finish of sweet cinnamon. One of the best I had. The home fried potatoes were very good, but not served as warm as they could be. There were also a number of burnt pieces in my order which made for an relatively unpleasant chew. Not enough to keep me from getting them again, but I'll just have to make sure I pick out those bit... and ask that my order is extra hot. This neighborhood bakery and bistro is an absolute gem. Check it out if you can. read more

Junction Bakery & Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The coffee was good and I give the breakfast sammy a B. On the positive side, the eggs were slightly runny, which is hard to find outside of a true breakfast place. On the downside, the English muffin was under-toasted, and the bacon seemed like it was cooked well, but it was still chewy. I should probably always stick with the turkey sausage. The vibe is good and their service is very fast. read more

The customer service is great but whoever decided to make turkey bahn mi wrap need to rethink about the recipe. I had to take the deli meat out and put it on a regular bread. I don't recommend it. read more

Imagine the biscuit of your dreams - tall and buttery, light and fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside. Now add some cheddar cheese and chive to that goodness. Wait, but there's more! Picture tender and bountiful braised short rib with tender and soft mustard onion. Now top that with egg. I give you the short stack sandwich! An absolute flavor party and delicious. This bad boy is huge. I have a big appetite and usually eat a lot, but I had to split this with my husband. We added a toast sticks dish to enjoy a delicious savory and sweet combo. read more

Junction Bakery & Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Junction! What are you doing??? You just went from 5 stars from me to 3 stars!! I went to Junction today with a serious craving for their incredible shrimp tacos. However, Junction has a new chef AND a new menu. GONE are ALL the tacos, the Southwest Salad, AND they messed with how the turkey chili is served. No more fabulous biscuit and special jelly. It's not the same. Not the same at all. I get that restaurants change menus, but really??? A new dish called "Airline Chicken" (who ever said they loved airline food?), just doesn't hit the spot. To top it off they didn't have almond milk today for my latte. They had soy. Ugh. As someone who has to avoid dairy, almond or oat beverages work. Still a great patio. Still wonderful people. Just not a fan of the new chef and the menu changes. Off to find a new favorite bistro. read more

I've been seeing this place for years and finally stopped by. We had the morning after bowl; huevos rancheros and churro cruffin. The morning after bowl full of hearty cheesy grits and chicken was absolutely delicious! I tried some of my husbands and found it very savory and delicious. It's definitely a lot of food, so you won't be hungry. 4/5 The huevos rancheros is a classic- however, this one was dry. There was no type of tomato sauce or any cream of any sort, making it extremely dry. The eggs were also a bit over cooked, so there was nothing adding to the texture. The flavors were okay, but not great texture wise. Wouldn't get this again. 2/5 The churro cruffin was so freaking good!!! I will have to stop myself from getting one weekly. Soft, and sweet and fresh. There's a filling on the inside that was a surprise, but delicious!! 5/5 Overall-- I'll be back and definitely would suggest this local space. read more

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Love coming here for brunch of breakfast. They're known for their cruffins which is a hybrid of a croissant & muffin, filled with cream. To secure one, be sure to get to there early on the weekend. I love their menu. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or something a little heavier like a brunch they have you covered. Everything I've had, I loved. I.e: short stack sandwich which was very flavorful & lox bagel which is my fav! I love how they give a generous amount of all the fixings Their seasonal lattes are my fav like the campfire or s'mores. It came with a huge roasted marshmallow. Talk about picture worthy. The staff is friendly at answering any questions you may have & making sure their guests are happy. The place is small but quaint. Cozy atmosphere read more

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This was a quaint little spot to grab breakfast on a Monday morning. It was nice to sit down and really relax while I had a nice little breakfast sandwich. It was a bit pricey, but that's not really a factor for me because everything in this area basically is. They have condiments like ketchup and salt and pepper in a little shelf area to the right of where you order. The hash browns were made with peppers and they were nice and crispy. I added a little ketchup to them and enjoyed it. The breakfast sandwich had a nice egg and the bacon was very crispy as well. I would recommend this place again. read more

Bright & cozy cafe with a wide variety of food, drinks, and pastries I came here to do some work with my GF, and we each got iced latte's and a pastry. Our drinks were solid, but the pastries were underwhellming. I got their one-of-a-kind churro cruffin, but it was fairly disappointing Have their own small parking lot, but it was full by the time we got there (which was at 8 AM) read more

Junction Bakery & Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Can't give them enough stars, I love this place so much! I tried the biscuits and gravy today and omg the cheddar biscuits are addictive! The service is always quick when I go and now that it's warming up, the patio area is super cute to sit out on for breakfast. I also tried the dolce de leche iced latte and it was really great. read more

Junction Bakery & Bistro - Biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Food is good - BUT personnel need to learn some Manners...... The windows had large squares of brown kraft paper on them because a mural was being painted on the outside of this restaurant. Well, when the mural was completed some L*mebrain person who works at Junction came over and removed the brown kraft paper RIGHT OVER MY FOOD!!!! You DO NOT remove that kraft paper RIGHT OVER where someone is EATING!!! "Oh the paper is clean -- !! " No bugs? No dust? Where did you get your manners or common sense??? I moved to a different table but when I left I knew I was NEVER RETURNING. read more

We really like coming to this neighborhood bakery, the food is great and the service is quick. The only reason for the four stars is we wish they had more gluten free options and we feel like the prices are a bit steep. This bakery is always busy, so expect it to be loud and crowded. read more

French toast sticks are amazing! Biscuits and gravy are even better!! perfect food for my hangover! read more

Junction Bakery & Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This place is a hidden gem for brunch in Alexandria. Most places have absurd wait times, at Junction we were seated immediately in the back area bar. The food was artisanal and so fresh. And, best of all, the Bloody Maries were top notch. I consider myself a Bloody connoisseur (born and raised in Wisconsin - we know good Bloodies.) The mix is fresh and not soupy thick. Perfect bit of hair of the dog. Oh, and the service was wonderful. The wait staff and bartender were kind and we had great conversation. That contributed to the overall ambience - not a loud, bustling brunch spot - but a chill bakery with good food and drinks. read more

Junction Bakery & Bistro - The big Bloody and biscuits with gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My Dolce De Leche iced coffee was strong and that's not bad because I got it with a shot of espresso. I let it settle after initially tasting it and it tasted better that way like the flavors mingled. This is the first time espresso has actually helped keep me awake unlike when I got to Starbucks. I also got a pear danish and a cheddar chive biscuit. The biscuit was fairly good not the best I've had. It was slightly burnt and hard. Maybe you can ask them to warm it because it def doesn't come warm. The pear danish was really good actually I would def order again, it had crushed pistachios on top just beware if food allergies. It's cute inside not very big but just enough space. They also have retail items to purchase like syrups etc. the cashier was nice and informative for it to be my first time coming in! read more

Junction Bakery & Bistro - Pear Danish and Chive Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia