I love this place! Soo many options that I can't help but to get "a little bit of those and some of those." My favorite is their strawberry danish. read more

Patisserie Manuel - Yummy treats! Strawberry danish, peach danish, cream cheese danish, fruit tart and a pear dessert. All soo good! - Bakeries Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

We had a Black Forest cake made for my husbands birthday and it was absolutely delicious!! Not too sweet, super moist, the filling was so fluffy and light it was completely scrumptious!! read more

I am so happy that there is finally a great French bakery close to my home. After 5+ trips, I knew I had to give a 5 star review. Everything I have sampled here has been delicious. My husband loves the Almond croissants. They are crispy on the outside with a moist marzipan filling. The chocolate croissants are tasty along with the multiple types of fancy French pastries. There is a large sampling of French macroons with flavors like pistachio, salted caramel and vanilla. They also have some savory pastry turnovers. I would highly recommend checking out this quaint, local spot! read more

Always a great experience. Great pastries and coffee of the Illy variety. They serve crepes for breakfast, though I have not had one yet. The customer service is always very friendly, and the food is terrific. I highly recommend it. They just turned a year old, and each time I come, it seems busier, like it's starting I grow! read more

Chocolate, almond, pear croissant was so good! Can't wait to try all the other pastries that were on display.

Exceptional macarons - lots of great flavors. Almond croissants are also good. As are the fruit tarts. read more

Patisserie Manuel - Bakeries Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Big fan. They usually have two sweet crepes on the menu. I had the nutella flavored whipped cream crepes. The crepe itself was light and sweet. The whipped cream was very light and not overly sweet. I also had the quiche lorraine. The crust was just a tad bit overdone, but it was very flaky. The quiche itself had bacon and cheese in every bite. My companion had the quiche florentine and loved it. I was too full to have any of the bakery items, but I wanted to try EVERYTHING in the displays. Very good presentation! The bakery has a steady flow of people asking for a variety of items, which is a good sign. The place is well decorated with a macaroon eiffel tower. The only downside was the wait time for the food to come out, but it was worth it. Will definitely go back to try the other items!! read more

Yum! This little spot reminded us of eating in Paris. Highly recommend the Croque Madame!

I just discovered this place after living in the Aspen Hill area for about three months. I'm so happy to find an independent place for espresso so that I don't have to just rely on Starbucks/Dunkin all the time when I'm not in DC or Downtown SS. The use Illy Brand which is a major plus in my opinion. I also tried one of their little empanadas which was tasty. The sweets looked good but I didn't try them yet. I hope to go back soon! read more

Perfect espresso drinks (by illy) and amazing almond croissants, including pear chocolate almond one. Very friendly staff. It's first and foremost a bakery, so don't expect much of ambiance from the sitting area, though chairs are quite comfortable. read more

Fantastic service and pastries. She made me a "dirty chai" (chai w/ espresso ), her first one ever. It was amazing. Best dirty chai I've ever had. I heard great things about the breakfast so i will definitely be back for that. Definitely recommend. Its next to advanced auto parts btw. read more

Great croissants and Illy coffee are great, combined pleasant atmosphere and good service make this a great stop when starting your day.

Ordered a special occasion cake and couldn't be happier. Generously sized for 36 people and fed 40 with leftovers. As for the taste- got to be one of the best cakes I have ever had. Orange buttercream frosting (flavor not color!), with a Grand Marnier infused chocolate cake. Beautifully decorated with piped frosting and thick chocolate curls. All of my guests loved it. Many compliments and many questions "where did you get the cake?" I'm certain to return for the fantastic pastries and great coffee. I suspect that many of my guests will be doing the same. read more

Absolutely fantastic. I got the croque-monsieur and my wife got the quiche lorraine; both were amazing, particularly the croque-monsieur. The food came out very fast and our lattes were served very quickly. The standout, however, was the macarons, which were perfectly done, reasonably priced, and of a decent size. The interior is small, but cute and the staff was very nice. Overall, highly recommended - just make sure to get at least a few macarons to go. read more

Since coming back from Oceania Cruise, I have been looking for almond croissants like I had on the ship (which claimed to be from Jacques Pepin's kitchen). I finally found at this patisserie the almond croissant which comes very close to it (90%). I might get fat from it, but am very pleased that I don't have to wait to go on OC again, I have also tried the pistachio maccaron here and found it also special, enough sweet and chewy texture. My dad also praised the ham and cheese croissandwich. This is my bakery now. Also, service is very friendly. Thanks yelpers for your reviews which took me here, read more

The French macarons are to die for! A little expensive at $1.85 ea. But...omg...delicious! Will definitely buy again! Chocolate and almond croissants were tasty...but rather spend on the macarons! Wish they were closer to me. read more

My friend brought over some treats from here, I wish I knew the names of them but they were honestly delicious! I am not very adventurous when it comes to desserts but these were just really good! I think we had macarons and they were so cute! Loved the decorations and of course they tasted great too... 5/5! Will definitely make it out there just to get some more read more

Latte and almond croissant were perfect! Got a whole wheat baguette to bring home for dinner and it was also very good

This bakery has great service and the best pastry chef in the region .The breads , the scones and the pastries are unbelievable. We are very fortunate to have this gem in our neighborhood. read more

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Great customer service! Delicious pastries! I love their macaroons! But my ultimate favorite is their Lemon mousse cake! I come here to spend time with my mom and she just loves it! I highly recommend this place to anyone who has a sweet tooth! read more

Lured by the name and disappointed that the bakery didn't offer what I know to be true French baked goods (having lived in Europe for years). I suggest the best place to get a true French tasting croissant is either Le Pain Quotidien or from your oven by baking Trader Joes Frozen croissants (2 flavor varieties). Bethesda (for Pain Quotidien) is a ways to go and the parking pricey, but the chain offers great products (originally from Beligum) although the menu has been sadly "Americanized" instead of using their classic Brussels menu. Bottom line: If you want authentic tasting French baked goods, you will have to go somewhere else (and DC has many lovely choices....just a traffic mess to get there). read more

Wow - this place is great! The butter croissants are excellent! I lived in Paris for two years and these are as good as my favorite ones there. These are better than several well known French bakeries in DC. The Sourdough Boule bread is also excellent! The dessert cakes and tartes are wonderful! I recently brought a selection to a dessert party and everyone ooohed and aaahed over them, and i agree. I am thrilled with this place. I have had great customer service. When I got the dessert selection to bring to the party, the lady was very helpful and patient as I pondered the choices. Great place! read more

I've just moved to the area and happened to stumble upon this petite patisserie. An absolutely delightful discovery. The ambiance is perfect. The French music softly playing in the background and the overall French motif is adorable and comforting. The mocha latte and brioche au chocolat were done to perfection. Please take the time to enjoy this pleasant little restaurant, you won't regret it. read more

We love this local bakery. Wonderful coffee and the empanadas are really good. The croissants are also sinfully good. They sell ice cream and cakes but we have not tried either yet. Definitely will be back to try them both. A gem in the Plaza del Mercado for sure!! read more

This bakery is truly a diamond in the rough! Tucked into a shopping center next to an auto parts store, Patisserie Manuel is a quaint French bakery cafe with lots of European charm. The pastries and breads are very fresh. Today, I had an almond croissant and a cup of coffee. The croissant was very delicate and flaky, but not too sweet. The Illy brand coffee was smooth, rich and flavorful. I only wish that some of the shelves weren't empty! I'll be back! read more

Great choices and very tasty! The Amanda pastry was very special and quite unique. We'll be back.

I was very excited when this opened across the street from my house. When I went in however, I was very disappointed. The pastries are not fresh, and everything is clearly coming out of a box or a plastic tray. I arrived as they opened, and the baguettes that I got we're not warm and had clearly not been baked that day. Will not return until I hear that they are baking their own food. read more

I used to adore this place. I would get all my cakes here but today I just bought a simple birthday cake and was extremely disappointed. The cake was wet and the frosting was waxy. So disappointed. It could be because I asked for just two layers that they felt the need to inject moisture into the cake. read more

The baked goods were okay but the lady working at the register was so rude. She walked away twice while I was talking to her and she clearly was not happy to be dealing with me. As long as she is there I will never come back. read more

This is a quaint find in the middle of not much else. I have had a couple of yummy sandwiches and pastries. I would totally recommend this place for a quick bite! read more

Oh my! I have been searching for macaron since eating them in Paris. I have traveled to bakeries all over the DC area, and been disappointed with what they offered. So I was delighted to find Patisserie Manuel - and luckily they are these right near home! The macaron are expertly made - lovely crust with tender interior. Delicious flavors - my kids raved about the coffee, pistachio and passionfruit. I like jam filled, so I had the raspberry. Perfection! read more

Had several types of pastries. Also tried a slice of quiche. The best one was raspberry almond. The quiche was on the wet/soggy side. This is not a classic French bakery. The pastries were a bit sickly sweet, and not fluffy soft chewy like your traditional French bakery would be. Overall, okay, but not a place I'd go out of my way to go to. Still searching for the best pastry shop in Montgomery County! read more

Bought two pistachio macarons and an almond croissant. The macarons were good but very small for being 1.85 each- about an inch in diameter. The croissant was AMAZING. read more

This is the best cafe outside of the Maret district in Paris. Once tried, hooked. Thanks for being in the neighborhood.

Amazing bakery!! Exceptional quality, fair pricing. Tried the ham & cheese croissant, cheese & tomato brioche plus a few desserts: cheese danish, brioche au sucre, and the marjolaine, which is a thin, multi-layered meringue and nut-based cake of praline buttercream, vanilla buttercream and chocolate ganache with powdered sugar and almonds. Everything was incredible. They use illy coffee and make a perfect latte. Will definitely be back. Fresh breads, croissants and ice cream too. read more

Would give it no stars if possible. Walked in, seemed to be only one person working, she took an order and then disappeared. Then another staff member appeared and went to the phone to take orders as a number of us were waiting. Never said "G'Morning, just a minute." Just ignored us. All of us walked out. Refreshing to see that their business can afford to let customers walk out the door. I hope all the folks with the reviews below continue to shop at this bakery, because they will need their business. One and done . . . One customer who walked out with us said this happens all the time. read more

All I have to say is this place was amazing. I've only tried one thing, but it was so impressive that I feel I want to keep going back. I ordered a mango mousse and I don't think my description will do it justice. The mousse is very light and delicate, which sits on a thin sponge cake. There were macaroons that surrounded the cake providing a perfect balance of texture. The top of the mousse was covered with a thin layer of mango gelatin (or so I think) that was a really nice addition. Great job to the pastry chef and I'll definitely be back! read more

Great bakery! I was looking for a place to make a specialty Chilean cake called "la torta de mil hojas" or 1000 Layer cake. My sister in law found them on line from Chile, and I ordered it for my husband's birthday. It was great! Not one piece left. read more

Everything was honestly so yummy and attractive. The mango mouse dessert is awesome perfect. Amazing texture. I went there by reviews and a good feeling. Will definitely go there again! I definitely recommend! read more

I love this bakery! Everything I've tried is delicious. It's hard for me to pick a favorite sweet ... Mon Amour, Amanda, the tiramisu ( just to name a few), but they're all great! And the almond croissants are also amazing! You can tell that the Chef takes a lot of pride in everything they bake and sell. read more