This was a nice little coffee shop! They had a lot of choices for pastries and coffees. I got an almond croissant and a Spanish coffee and they were both super tasty! I loved the cinnamon and sweetened condensed milk in the coffee so much! The place was a little busy, but I got my stuff quickly and the staff were friendly! read more

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Needed a little pick-me-up on a long day of walking around the city, this shop is a little out of the way from the monuments, but delicious anyways. We got an almond croissant - probably the best filling to an almond croissant I've had (and I've had many). We also got a Spanish latte - a mix of espresso, milk, sweetened condensed milk, and some cinnamon. It was amazing and I will be recreating it at home! The shop was super cute and had some tables/chairs to rest at. Staff was very nice and service was pretty quick even with a line. read more

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This is probably my most favorite neighborhood cafe. They always make their pastries from scratch, and their drinks are reliably good. I always am impressed by the selection. Indoors, the space is very clean and the chatter is always minimal. I see people working from here all the time. In addition, the quality of service is always friendly/good. Highly recommend folks to visit whenever they can! read more

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Busy on a Saturday morning. Good selection of staple coffees/teas. Very kind and hardworking staff. Tasty pastries! read more

Pluma By Bluebird Bakery - savory danish - ricotta, potatoes, onion - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I tried Pluma as part of a Hispanic Heritage Month content series I created and it was one of my favorite places I stumbled upon! It's feels a bit bigger inside than it looks from the outside and you can see (and smell) so many items being made fresh. They have a large assortment of breads, pastries, desserts, and even lunch options. I opted for the quiche of the day which had caramelized onions, ricotta, and squash (unexpected but delicious). At $5.50 it's relatively affordable and very filling. They had some seasonal coffee options like a vanilla cheesecake cold brew - yum! I decided on the Spanish latte which is made with a sweetened condensed milk syrup and cinnamon. It's easily one of my favorite lattes in DC. This place is perfect for a quick coffee run or a coffee date with your partner or friends! read more

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Super cute, pint-sized space in Union Market area. Friendly & efficient service. I looooved the iced Spanish latte. The breakfast Sammy's pork belly I found to be very gross (too fatty and not cooked enough,) but once I took it out the sandwich was great. Definitely want to come back and try more! read more

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I swung through and got a Spanish latte after wandering around for the morning - it was delicious! While it was sweet, it was very well balanced. The pastries looked amazing but I was still full from breakfast so I opted out. I'll definitely come back if I'm in the Noma area! read more

My friend and I stopped by Pluma before we grabbed dinner in the Union Market area last Saturday afternoon! The interior is minimal and spacious. The seating is mainly a long and wide table (good for co-working) that can fit 10+ people. It is a bit cold in there, but other than that, it was a nice spot to chill at for a couple hours. COLD BREW - 5.50 I don't remember the cold brew much, so it was probably average. It went well with the pastry I got, though. CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO CROISSANT - 6.75 This is one of their most popular pastries. The chocolate croissant was dusted with a layer of confetti sugar, and it contained a lightly whipped pistachio cream that wasn't too sweet. Overall, a more unique croissant, but if you're health conscious, I'm not sure if I'd recommend. Pluma is on the pricier side, but they're on the inKind app! So if you have inKind, the amount you end up paying is more reasonable. read more

Pluma By Bluebird Bakery - Cold Brew || Chocolate Pistachio Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Omg! This place has one of the best croissants I have ever had. Their pastries are always so tasty and their croissants are so flaky. The vibes are nice and there is one large table that have seats that you can use to work if you would like. The coffee and matcha latte were also a nice addition to my breakfast. read more

I've heard so many amazing things about their croissants and they certainly lived up to the hype! I tried a chocolate croissant and their almond croissant. The chocolate one really showcased how flakey and buttery their croissants are. It was so puffed up that it almost looked like a ball when I was looking at it through the display case and when I bit into it, I could see all the individual layers of buttery goodness inside. The almond croissant had a wonderful filling, but it was a little too heavy for me. I also got a chai latte to sip on but I wasn't a big fan of it. It was quite plain for a chai. read more

This is a cute little cafe. I came here to get a chai latte but unfortunately they were out. I decided on the cheesecake because it looked good - and it tasted just as good as it looked! It was creamy and very decadent, but crustless. I very much enjoyed it. The cashier was also incredibly friendly and kindly answered all the questions I had about some of the pastries. Hopefully when I return there is some chai available! read more

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While there's pastry and baked goods galore, the Almond Croissant hit the spot! The croissant had a crispy shell with sweet frangipane almond custard cream. Excited to come back for more croissants! read more

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I had one of the best Tuna sandwiches ever at this place. The olive oil paste adds so much to the tuna. The cashiers/server was very helpful and provided top notch service. The place is very lowkey and quaint. Will be back again soon! read more

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I've had Pluma croissants at work plenty of times and they are buttery flaky little pillows of deliciousness. Today I stopped in with a friend who loves bakeries and here's what I thought. - seems like a good spot to get work done if you work from home. It smells delicious in here and there's a long table with lots of space. A couple people were on their laptop so I'm assuming there's free WiFi. - service was fine, the associate was helpful and efficient. - you MUST try to this apple croissant pastry with caramel on it. It was a great pairing of sweet and salty. It was $6 - not too big of a fan of their chai, I'd go somewhere else Check it out when in the union market area and need a treat read more

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Cute place that was pretty busy on a Saturday when we stopped by mid morning. I didn't wait long to order and the counter staff was quite kind. I ordered to go so we could get my grandson to the park. Excellent (plain) croissant, but my vanilla latte (which I had to wait quite a long time for) was sadly a bit tepid. I will try again, though, because other than the temperature, my latte tasted great. read more

my friends and i had a great time working at pluma bakery!! such a cozy space and PHENOMENAL burnt basque cheesecake! seating is pretty limited on busy days read more

Pluma By Bluebird Bakery - cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My husband and I usually do a "bakery tour" when we come to D.C. Pluma was on our list this last weekend and didn't disappoint!! Everything was absolutely amazing. The service was incredibly friendly, the atmosphere was inviting and it was lovely to watch the world go by as we ate our pastries and drank our coffee. We each got the "Sammy OG"; all I can say is WOW. That pork belly is a show-stopper. We also got the almond croissant, the chocolate pistachio croissant and a cappuccino, a Spanish coffee and a white mocha. Truly everything was delicious. We will for sure be back! read more

Pluma By Bluebird Bakery - Cappuccino- a taste of perfection - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Delicious pastries and coffee drinks! Get the pistachio chocolate pain suisse for sure. The cinnamon roll cold brew was great as well

Stopped by Pluma for a snack. Some close friends said this place was the best bakery in the city so I had to try. Best almond Croissant I've had. Hospitality was amazing. read more

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I stopped by Pluma with a friend last weekend, when we were staying in the area. They have a small pastry counter and a full coffee/drink menu. I ordered a coffee special they were offering that day (a corn latte), which was too sweet for me, but I ordered it in lieu of a pastry as a treat. The coffee shop is quite small, not too much seating. It is beautiful and charming inside and the service was good, but it just didn't stand out to me, being quite small and offering a smaller selection of baked goods/pastries/food than many other DC pastry shops/coffeeshops. I liked it, but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

I've been to Pluma a few times now and I was not disappointed each time! I love the location to pick up a nice coffee and treat before strolling along the numerous shops in the union market area. This past time we got a chocolate pistachio croissant and parmesan, ricotta, and potato tart. Both are absolutely delicious. I loved the nutty flavor of the pistachio and the flakiness of the pastries. I would love to go again! read more

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This cafe left me feeling a little blue(bird). I stopped in here for a midday coffee and left with a chai instead... so here's the tea: There is some indoor seating and minimal but cute decor. They had a ton of intriguing looking pastries (that cost a pretty penny but maybe that's just DC for ya). The baristas were very nice, but I ordered a ice latte and after paying was notified they didn't have any milk. So I changed my order to a matcha latte. I went to the restroom and came back to my drink not ready and to find out they were out of matcha too. I finally settled on a chai latte which they did make quickly. It was just ok, a little sweet and not a lot of spices. Given the number of coffee shop options in this area I don't think I'd go back given my experience, but I'm sure this is a unique one. However, I still can't recommend it given the number of drink changes. read more

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My daughter recently held a brunch to celebrate her law school graduation. I helped her by ordering the bakery items from Pluma Bakery. I'm in California, so trying to figure out what in the heck to get was difficult. Executive Chef Victoria Hart made everything so simple. Her menu was clear and concise, she was easy to communicate with and even when I added items at the last minute ( which was my bad planning) she accommodated. Upon pickup, I was greeted with a cheery crew who were congratulatory when they learned about the celebration and packed all my items neatly in boxes. The bakery items were incredible- especially the sesame seed cookies!!! The fruit tray was beautiful. All this to say, I highly recommend this wonderful bakery for your parties or just hanging out on a Sunday morning. DC is so lucky! read more

Had such a delightful time here. There is a wide table and window seating, so despite the limited space they have its a great use of the space. It doesn't get too crowded so it fit a good amount of people that doesn't cause a lot of noise, great for people coming to the cafe to get work done. The food options looked so tasty, but very much on the pricey side which is pretty indicative of the area we're in. We got the Gluten Free Almond Tart which was so moist and decadent for a gluten free pastry! When you order at the counter you can peer into the large bakery in the back and I can attest it made the tart a lot better knowing it was made in small batches. The almond base was sweet and held the crust together, and with the thin almond slices, it brought a great crunch and variety to the pastry despite being all made by almonds. My friend got the corn latte which had a very subtle corn flavor at the end, wish it was more prominent but the coffee to milk ratio was spot on with a good level of sweetness. I tried their Passion fruit Matcha Tonic which was such a fruity and refreshing way to enjoy a matcha. The sweetness of the passionfruit paired very well with the bitterness of the matcha and made me savory every sip, such a great balance and great way to incorporate matcha into a summer drink. read more

Pluma By Bluebird Bakery - Almond Tart, Passionfruit Matcha Tonic, Corn Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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4.50 stars. I had an absolutely decadent ham and cheese croissant from Pluma, and it was far better than I expected. In fact, it very well might have been the best one I've had since a trip to much lauded Tartine Bakery in San Francisco. What made this so damn good? Crispy layers of croissant, unimpeded buttery goodness, a super high quality ham, and what I suspect was a bubbly gruyere. This combination of ingredients might seem simple, but the Pluma folks have mastered it on all fronts. This was definitely one of the food highlights from a recent trip to my old home in Washington DC. I hope to make acquaintance with this bakery again in my near future. read more

There almond croissants are amazing! Definitely my go to for that. I must say, I think charging $5 for a 8oz latte is criminal! Especially when it isn't the best latte in the city! Customer service is decent. The cashier never greets me but I digress. The barista is super friendly. Seating is available via a long community table with bar seating on the outskirts and some tables outside. It's always pretty packed and busy. read more

Really cute café they have good drinks as well as tasty pastries. The customer service has always been very nice quick fast. I have gone here multiple times to get pastries as well. They I think switch out some of their pastries once in a while so you can try different things when you continuously go. They also have seating on the inside if you would like to know chill relax work in there as well read more

It's a decent pastry coffee shop in the area. I've had the vanilla latte, chai latte, and Spanish latte. The drinks are inconsistently made depending on the person making it. The vanilla latte I had today was obnoxiously sweet but I've had it before and the sweetness wasn't so overwhelming. The pastries are good but sometimes they leave them uncovered on the counter and that seems like a bad idea. read more

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Second time at pluma bakery, this time at the newly opened store at waterfront with gorgeous aesthetics. Other than a flat white, we split a quiche and danish tart (figs) amongst two of us and enjoyed it. read more

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I ordered the Pistachio Croissant and enjoyed it. The texture of the croissant was very good: slightly crispy on the outside and soft and buttery inside. The pistachio filing was great since it was creamy and full of great pistachio flavor without being too sweet. Pluma is located in a good foodie area with Union Market and La Cosecha both close by. On my next visit I'd love to try other breads and pastries. read more

Omggg some of the best cheesecake I've ever had!!! Not super dense, fluffy and airy which I loved. I haven't had anything else so I can't say much however this is a top rated bakery and after having one pastry, I'm definitely going back to try more! read more

This is a really fun shop with a wonderful variety of baked products, whether you're there for a morning pastry, a breakfast dish, or something savory in the afternoon. Overall the pastries are great. I like that it's clearly an on-site bakery and things are coming out of the ovens constantly, so you're not getting something that's been on a truck and sitting around. As some folks have noted, there is sometimes some variability in the products where they've occasionally been in the oven a few minutes too long, but the products themselves always taste great and the staff is very nice about picking whichever specific pastry you want from the batches. The morning pastries do tend to run out by later in the morning, so if you have favorites it's good to get there earlier. I really enjoy the espresso drinks, particularly the mocha. I'm not fond of mochas overall but the chocolate they use tastes like a darker chocolate that gives it a nice depth and interesting taste. The shop is bright and cheerful, though it can be a bit noisy and is set up more for short visits rather than a place designed to camp out on a computer or otherwise lengthy sits. read more

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I live right down the street and absolutely love this place - it's my go-to for a freshly baked breakfast pastry and great Spanish latte. Consistently delicious, and they have financiers (French almond cakes, basically), a rarity in DC! Usually packed because it's really good, so you may have to wait a few minutes for your coffee. read more

I picked up a variety of pastries to bring back home with me to the Midwest when I was here last weekend. I got their butter croissant, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, and pistachio chocolate croissant. I wasn't a fan of their pistachio chocolate croissant and thought the butter croissant and almond croissant are fine/okay. I would say their chocolate croissant is quite good. I would recommend grabbing that when you're here and I would come back for it. The shop is spacious and have tons of seating indoor and outdoor. It's also worthwhile to walk around the area as there are a lot of food places around here if you want to grab a bite for lunch, dinner, or even dessert! read more

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Pluma definitely lives up to the hype. The staff are so friendly and the spot has such a cute vibe in the Union Market area. The Spanish latte is definitely worth a try (we got one iced and one hot). The chocolate pistachio croissant was one of the best i've ever had - so flakey and filled with flavor. read more

Pluma By Bluebird Bakery - Spanish latter (hot and iced) and a chocolate pistachio croissant. - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Love this cute little cafe I bumped into while walking to Union Market. While it's small it has a cozy feel. There are some window facing seats and a longer table. The croissant I had taste very fresh and well made and had a nice oat milk latte. The staff seemed nice, although it was a bit of a wait for my drink since cashier seemed to also be making drinks. read more

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Pluma is a cute pastry/coffee shop right across the signal house office. The space is small and cozy and their pastries are made fresh right infront of you. I've tried all the croissants here and have loved each and every one. They are flakey, buttery, and are stuffed with the right amount of filling. However, my favorite item here id their basque cheesecake. If you come after lunch, they most likely will sell out. It's so rich, velvety, and creamy! The girl at the counter seemed like she hated her job and customer service in general but it also could be because she was handling the brunch rush on her own. read more

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I had an excellent ham and cheese croissant and good Basque cheesecake from Pluma today. The croissant had a great texture inside and out, with a nice crunchy and flakey exterior and soft interior. The ham and cheese filling had great flavor and all of the ingredients were well balanced. The cheesecake was solid but not amazing. It tasted like most cheesecakes I've had -- nothing special. Pluma's physical space could use a couple improvements: the wifi was really weak and unstable, it wasn't clear where to get utensils (after asking the staff, I was directed to use the large, poorly marked drawers under the condiment station), and the push/pull front doors confused everybody who used them. I sat next to the doors and watched every person have trouble with them. Pluma's space is very cute but there are some obvious opportunities to improve. read more

Pluma By Bluebird Bakery - Basque cheesecake and ham & cheese croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Absolutely delicious French pastries. Tastes just like Paris! I also messed up my order and the cashier was kind enough to not charge me for the difference. read more

While okay, none of the desserts stand out in offering particularly compelling or noteworthy flavor notes; or adding something distinct from other iterations of like dishes; or relative to other bakeries and cafes in the area. The cheese cake is clearly of good ingredient quality and decent execution, but quite bland and cookie-cutter; with the lemon torte and banana bread being good but forgettable, in that the sugar alone saves it but is not enough to warrant nor support their selection. The bread pudding-- the best item I tried among the four items-- is quite satisfying. Having taken it home, I enjoyed several bites tested at variances of refrigerated; frozen; heated; with peanut butter; with white blossom honey; and with paprika, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice. Nonetheless, it did not comprehensively adjust my appraisal of the composite experience. While the desserts are not bad, my lukewarm review is due to the diversity, strength, and abundance of competition in the area. Within the dichotomy of DC/DMV area cafes, there are Asian, Middle Eastern, East European, West European, and American bakeries; and within the latter, I can make any number of dichotomies, but I will leave that distinction to the idles of others. Myself, I am divided whether I prefer, in my oversimplification of American bakeries, NY or Southern style. Given what it takes to break par let alone stand out, I do not wish for my review to be taken too harsh; so much as a gentle push to catch up with other venues. read more

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