Three must-tries here at this El Salvadoran and Mexican neighborhood bakery go-to:…read more 1.) Get the breakfast platter with plantains, scrambled eggs, chorizo (sausage), refried beans, crema (similar to a milder, sweeter sour cream) and queso fresco (dry, salty squares of cheese). There are 3 variations on this breakfast platter, served all day here. You did not visit Flor Blanca until you eat one of their breakfast platters, shown in photos on the special breakfast menu. And, the rich coffee - to go with it - is definitely a thing here. 2.) Get the soft banana pudding bread (I don't know what they call it but it's the only dessert with a golden top that looks like a square slice of bread pudding.) Heat it up at home. It's tender and mild. Don't pour rum on top of this bread pudding because you may not be the same, afterward. And you will end up wanting more. 3.) Get the plain tamales and make sure to buy extra crema. You cannot find homemade tamales just anywhere outside of holidays. These tamales are so good. Meow meow meow meow. Listen, there is a lot of good food here. I love the plain white rice as it is seasoned well. So when it is served with an entree I sometimes get another side order to take home. The horchata drink was an early afternoon ritual for me, at times, along with the heated banana bread pudding. (If anyone knows what this is called I'll update the description.) People live to go in-and-out just to pick up a red tray and fill it up with pastries to go. Tempting! The cakes are moist and the cake pops are delicious. I love the mango tres leches cake here. And you can get a large, professional cake baked. There is a whole catalog of special event cake designs to choose from. Even though they close at 8pm, most people eat here much earlier, as I've seen and seem to finish before 7. I used to come here when no English was spoken at the counter. You could say the food names by navigating and pointing to the menu photos. It was like you were in a completely different country. Now, a few years later, all of the staff can speak to you. Either way, they were patient with me and my broken Spanglish. I really like the team, here. We have been here en la noche (night) - eating late and enjoying the food - and they have always been gracious and helpful. Just ask them what the most popular dish for that time of day you are there. I'm learning that we need to come earlier and take our food to go if it's after 7ish because otherwise we are sitting alone. There are so many menu items I didn't touch on which I've enjoyed, but do not miss the first 3! #localtastebyjenny

Love love LOVE the variety of sweet bread and ice cream…read more The service is efficient and clean. It's been 3 years since the last review, so please go check it out and enjoy!

me gustó mucho el pan francés estaba muy blandito y recién echo…read more también mi esposo me compró un pastel , y le dijo a la cajera que le escribiera una dedicatoria y ella no escribió lo que el pidió, En fin no quedó muy bonito con la dedicatoria no me gustó tanto estaba demasiado dulce. volveré a comprar pan francés.

The custard deserts are delicious. Some of the bread offerings are dry. The donuts are perfect.read more

The customer service at Clements Pastry Shop is the worst that I have experienced. I ordered…read moreBailey's Irish Cream Cupcakes for St. Patrick's day, over a week before the Holiday. Clements sent me a chocolate cake, and when this was communicated with them they simply said there is nothing they could do. How is this acceptable? After communicating with my rep about the incident, he never responded to my email. Will I order from her again? No. Will I spread the word that they have terrible customer service? Yes.

Well it's been A while since I placed an order for items from. Clement's Bakery, at I tine when…read morethey were still at their G St Northwest location , I was A regular fixture within it's wall for many years, I at one time during Thanksgiving and Christmas I was placing orders for least 30 to forty pies, I also purchased many Birthday Cakes, and I can't begin to recall the number of pastries I have purchased while they were S thriving bakery on G St Northwest, I knew most of the counter ladies very well one in particular was Jannie she was A sweet heart, my family on both sides were patrons of this Bakery for many years we had many special occasions that called for A visit to this incredible Washington institution, my mother engagement cake for her Wedding came from here and her Wedding Cake as well, and If my Grandmother or Mother didn't make my Birthday Cakes, it was from one three Bakery's in Washington , Clement's, Stevenson, or Reeves, and The Blue Mirror, so many wonderful memories of Beloved Bakeries from my Childhood we had many Wonderful Celebrations that included delicious confections from Tremendous Establishments of my Childhood all the Memories of shopping with so Many Beloved Relatives that are now in Heaven and the glorious delicious meal we would share followed by either homemade or items purchased from one of our favorite bakeries, I will have to be brave one day and place an order , I just don't want the memories of this beloved place destroyed for me.

So literally, I just got home from Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes, and I went there on happenstance after…read moremy sewing class because I was so close to Sonic. We do not have one where I live, so I naturally get excited every time I'm near one, and I make it my mission to stop and get a slushie. I traditionally get the lemon slush or the lime slush. But unbeknownst to me, Sonic redid their menu. Since there isn't one close to my house, I had to update the app and sign back in. Then I tried to order my usual drink, but because it had been more than 90 days since my last visit, my previous order was gone. So I started looking through the menu, only to realize the lemon frozen slush and the lime frozen slush were no longer there. I literally spent over 30 minutes sitting in the Sonic stall scrolling through the app because you have to order through it to get the half-price slushes. Now they have these new slushes with some type of tea concentrate, and I already know I don't like green tea. I didn't want to risk paying for something I probably wouldn't enjoy, especially since there wasn't an option to sample it. So I opened my Maps app to see what was nearby. That's when I noticed that a young lady I'd been following on Instagram had her Italian ice shop close by. I thought, "Oh my goodness!" It was less than a mile away, so I drove over to Killa Italian Ice & Smoothie and picked up some lemonade and a slice of cake. After that, I thought, "Let me see what other small businesses I can support while I'm over here." I wasn't really interested in any of the other food options because they were things I could already get in Woodbridge. So I searched for bakeries and found Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes, just a short drive away. I walked in, and to my surprise, they had a full restaurant menu in addition to their baked goods. Let me tell you, these people were so amazingly welcoming the moment I walked in. "Hey, sis!" "Hi, welcome!" I immediately felt at home, and I honestly haven't felt that way in an establishment in a very long time. I ended up telling the young lady behind the register about my whole Sonic adventure, and she said, "Well, let me let you try my chicken curry salad." Now, I didn't have the heart to tell her that I don't like chicken salad, so I said, "Okay." Let me tell you...that chicken curry salad was banging. I was like, "Oh wow. This is good." As we kept talking, I looked over the menu and realized I didn't want my usual comfort foods like pizza, collard greens, or macaroni. I wanted to try something different. So I ordered their Chicken with Attitude with rice and cabbage. The chicken had a Middle Eastern rustic flavor. It was roasted, incredibly tender, and unlike anything I'd had before. It's definitely a different taste and probably an acquired one, but I really enjoyed it. Although I'd only had that sample of the chicken curry salad, it was so good that I ordered half a pound of it to take home, along with a piece of pound cake. Like I said at the beginning, I DO NOT EAT chicken salad, but it completely surprised me. But beyond the food, they brought me a complimentary lemonade while I was sitting there eating. It tasted so fresh, like freshly squeezed lemon with other fresh fruit over ice. It was absolutely delicious and refreshing. Everywhere throughout the restaurant were little signs about genuine kindness. The whole place just felt welcoming. Being from Alabama, I grew up with Southern hospitality. You make eye contact, greet people, and make them feel at home. That's not meant to discredit businesses in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. This area is a melting pot of people from all over the world, and culturally, not everyone expresses hospitality the same way. But when I walked into Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes, every single person embodied that welcoming spirit. It wasn't just one employee. It was the people behind the counter, the people coming out of the kitchen, and even those arriving for work. I just remember thinking, "Wow." I felt safe. I felt welcomed. I felt wanted. I felt at home. I felt like family. More than the food, I felt like I had found my tribe. I found my village. I honestly wish I lived closer because, if I did, I'd probably be there every day. Since moving to this area in 2009, that's the feeling I've been missing. If I could recommend Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes a million times over, it wouldn't just be because of the food. It would be because of the sense of belonging. It's that feeling of walking into a place where everybody knows your name, even when they don't. If you're going through something, this is the place to go. Not just to feed your belly, but to feed your soul.

I visited this bakery, when I was coming for breakfast at a nearby restaurant. Sweet Tooth is…read morelocated in an industrial section of Ritchie Road, in Capitol Heights. I entered with the intention of purchasing baked goods, as snowstorm snacks, but had no idea they also have a full food menu. I ordered the strawberry shortcake, which was excellent!! It was moist and sweet and the strawberries tasted great. I also had a few cookies and some pound cake, which were all good. Service was quick and friendly and I was able to sample their bean soup which was nice and hot and seasoned well! This location as a few parking spots, that they share with other businesses, and you are able to sit down inside of the restaurant. They also bake cakes. I saw a few of their designs and they looked great. I plan to return again!

This bakery needs to be closed, the staff never waited on me, they totally ignored me were another…read morecustomer had to yell in the back to them in Spanish telling them I was waiting to pay. Then they tried to charge me $5 for a dollar pastry because I did not have cash. I tried the pastry an it taste like cardboard.

Small (family-owned?) Latin American panaderia with the best pan dulces I've had outside of Mexico…read moreCity. Be sure to use tongs and tray when collecting your goodies. They bag them for you at the register. Friendly staff. Also they make gorgeous cakes!

El Arbol Del Pan is an awesome bakery with handmade treats including sweet bread ("pan dulce"),…read morepastries, pizza, ice cream, coffee, and who knows what more! I accidentally discovered the bakery in summer 2021 via Instagram post from local coffeeshop Flower Coffee Collective. Excited to try both businesses, I inquired with the bakery about the ingredients in their breads and they confirmed free from both dairy and eggs. Since then, I've made several stops to try their breads whenever I am in the vicinity. Their conchas (Mexican shell bread roll) are my favorite, although I've been surprised to discover they also sell other treats like pizza and ice cream The bakery is located in a small strip mall with ample parking, friendly bilingual staff, and accepts both cash/card.

Tons of sweet treat options (also have savoy options but didn't try that lunch counter) and great…read moreprices, fun atmosphere and nice people

Feliz navidad! Fuimos el día 24 para recoger unos pan francés. Que ocupado estaban pero me encantó…read morela organización que tuvieron para no acumular tantos clientes adentro de la panadería. Los precios son perfectos para pan dulces y francés. Aún estuve un poco triste por la falta de opciones de bebidas y comidas. Por lo menos hubieran puesto una carta en la puerta que no habrá comida para vender ni ciertas bebidas.

The flavors of the cakes and homemade juices here are astounding. I came for the Strawberry Rum…read moreCake but they were sold out. I decided to have a taste adventure and learn what a Jamaican Black cake was. Not a bad decision! Loved it. This cake tastes like Christmas! I'm thinking it's a dark rum that they use along with delicious fruits in the cake. You can really taste the marzipan, as well. How lovely! There is nothing plain about the unassuming Butter Rum cake. It is somehow flavorful, dense and rich while still maintaining a lighter flavor. Now onto the juices. Get them. Get 6. Get 12. We tasted the Pineapple Ginger. Meow meow meow meow meow. The Cherry Guava Ginger juice is so warming - ie ginger that brings much heat - and I love it. They have authentic Jamaican dishes here and I've tried and enjoyed the Chicken Roti long ago. I'd love to come back for the seafood dishes. They have many varieties of patties with coco bread. The beef patty with coco bread is the best amount of spicy heat for me. BTW, you could smell the curry all the way from the main road. I knew right away which restaurant that lovely smell was coming from. Their service was also fabulous with us. That's why they are 5 Stars.

So disappointed in my experience here. This was my 2nd time at this place. The 1st time was fine,…read morewhich is why I returned. Let's discuss my ratings: Ambiance: 2/10 very outdated decor; the small place had a packed hoarder look. I liked the reggae music being played which is why I gave it a 2. Service: average. It's a carryout type of place. 5/10. FOOD: 1/10. Let me break it down. Coco Bread-7/10, Calolloo-8/10. It was very oily and greasy but tasted fine. Brown Stew Chicken with rice and beans and cabbage. Chicken was dry and tasted old 1/10. Rice and beans were subpar-3/10. Cabbage was too oily and did not serve the PUNCH I wanted. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED! Want more authentic opinions? Check out my video reviews and more on my various platforms: CocoaAlmondJoy/CocoasJoy