Stopped by Pluma while exploring the Wharf and really enjoyed the experience. The café itself is beautiful, minimalist, earthy, and thoughtfully designed. Even though we got our drinks and food to go, I couldn't help but admire the cute ceramics and overall aesthetic of the space. I ordered the lavender latte, which was good but didn't completely wow me. My husband and I also shared the bread pudding, and that was definitely the highlight. He gave it a 9/10, and I'd have to agree, it was delicious and the perfect treat to enjoy while walking around the pier. One thing to note is that prices are definitely on the higher side. I noticed the avocado toast was around $18, and while it looked nice, it didn't seem particularly special for the price. Overall, a very cute café with a great atmosphere and an excellent bread pudding. A lovely stop while visiting the Wharf. read more

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Cute cafe serving good coffee and lovely looking pastries! We tried the bread pudding which was absolutely delicious and incredibly dense and filling. I also ordered a lavender latte which was good but light on the flavor. read more

Pluma - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of the best bakeries in Washington, D.C. is here. Their original location is near Union Market with this location at The Wharf being their second. Here's what's going for them. 1) Food & Drink: Every pastry they make is worth the money and calories, especially their pain suisse. (It's the best I've ever had.) You can go savory with their quiche or ham and cheese croissant or go sweet with monkey bread, basque cheesecake, and more. To drink, they have a full coffee menu and free water in a jug at the condiment counter. 2) Service: Despite busyness, their staff often are patient, calm, and efficient. 3) Space: It's much larger than their original location with several long tables, small tables, window seats, and more. There's a unisex restroom in the back and a door that connects to their neighbor Politics & Prose. 4) Area: There are many restaurants and shops nearby along the water. Parking can be expensive or hard to find so take the Metro (Southwest Waterfront) or ride Capital Bikeshare. read more

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I would have loved it if they offered a pour over and different single origin selections from around the world... But, that's very preferential to my palate... the roast they serve from small planes is beautiful. The espresso beans are single origin and they serve a blend for their drip coffee. But the gem of this coffee shop is the baked goods! It is absolutely the most delicious and well made bread I've ever had in a coffee shop. I feel like they should be a bakery that serves coffee on the side. Their mushroom toast is out of this world! Like the best thing I've had in a long time. Their sourdough and multigrain bread is the foundation and the most beautiful one at that. The sauce is magnificent. Their croissant is as close to magic as you can get... I just wish I had come in time to have it warm. Their avocado toast is served with fresh piles of beautiful avocado. But again, the multigrain bread is the star! Their Pain Suisse... magic in a pastry... chocolate and pistachio wrapped in flaky croissant! beautiful and delicate... it's a must get! read more

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Super cute coffee shop with an array of drink options. I got the granola and yogurt which had spiced chopped apples and raisins with honey. It was really good and I don't even like raisins! I also got their flavored latte for the season which is apple and had butter in it. They also had other food options like avocado toast, eggs, cheesecake, etc. There are two long tables that can fit multiple groups and 4 tables of two. Free wifi. Bathrooms for customers. read more

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I love this place so much! The pastries and breakfast items are so good. The buttery crispy croissant are the closest, you can get to Paris without taking the trip. The small coffees here come with 2 espressos unlike Starbucks (tall). Which makes your ice latte taste more like coffee instead of a milk shake. They even serve cortados here. Staff is friendly. read more

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I still dream about this experience. The almond croissant was warm buttery and so delicious perfectly paired with a beautiful warm oat milk latte. Great location on the DC Wharf read more

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Beautiful little coffee shop attached to a book store. Quiet with music playing, great service and the coffee was exceptional. Also served cinnamon buns and other baked goods but haven't tried them yet. Would highly recommend this place to book lovers. read more

Pluma - Cappuccino - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a great new coffee shop tucked away by The Wharf, next to Politics & Prose. Whenever I walk in or walk by, it always looks so serene, clean and peaceful in there. They have an array of baked goods, a few savory menu items and of course and ample list of beverages. I've dropped by twice now and have ordered both a traditional latte as well as a Spanish latte. Both tasty and made with care. I also had to try their chocolate pistachio croissant. It's huge and very flakey. The pistachio paste inside is similar to that of an almond croissant, so if you like those then I think you're sure to enjoy this treat. (For me it was a little too sweet for my own taste but that's just personal preference - it was still delicious.) Definitely plan on popping in here on the reg and look forward to exploring their offerings further! read more

Lovely new cafe at the wharf right by the Politics and Prose bookstore! Stop by to chat with a friend or study here. The pastries were delicious. I really enjoyed their chocolate chip cookie and their ham and choose croissant. It was the perfect balance of chewy and crispy. Service is also quick and the server is friendly. I love their interior decor with a nice sunroof and ambient lighting. They also have WiFi and a bathroom here read more

Pluma - Ambiance - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Took a quick scroll around and found this new spot! Nice and modern looking cafe right next to the bookstore! Chill vibes. The barista is absolutely friendly and very accommodating as we were inquiring related to the menu and drinks. Ordered yuzu matcha tonic - definitely refreshing taste as you could taste sparkling tonic to hit off with a slight tone of earthy matcha and a sprite of yuzu citrusy flavors. A delight drink around here! Also tried a chocolate with sea salt cookie, definitely fudgy bite but satisfying integrated flavors. Soft and slightly chewy. Definitely would come back for this cookie if I craved for a chocolate cookie. read more

Pluma - Yuzu matcha tonic - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went at opening on a weekday and there was no one there, i loved the tranquility to be able to just sit and enjoy my coffee. Croissant was perfectly flaky without falling apart and the coffee was delicious. I love a sweeter flavored coffee and the Spanish Latte was reccommended by the barista. It was the perfect choice on a cold winter day. Will come back. Lots of seating and an easy walk from the metro! read more

Coffee, cheesecake and banana bread for breakfast. Winner. Staff was fast and friendly. Great local shops. Would go again.

I was disappointed by the plain avocado toast that was $18, if you're looking to grab a bite I would suggest to walk down to toastique where they have more reasonable prices for similar menu items that come with additional toppings. The space is minimal and it's a decent place to work if you get there early (it gets more crowded in the afternoon). There are a few large tables with outlets available and it's pretty quiet inside. They do offer a good assortment of pastries which looked delicious. read more

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When I found out that a new bakery opened up at the Wharf, I knew I had to give it a try. We got the quiche and the chocolate cookie, and both were excellent. Both the quiche and cookie were nice and rich, and really hot the spot. I definitely plan on coming back here more. read more

Pluma - Quiche - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The Wharf - Washington, DC - out for a lunchtime walk and came across this little bakery cafe. The cafe adjoins Politics and Prose. It's well lit by a beautiful round skylight so probably a nice cafe to take a Zoom call if you had to do so. A number of people were working there when I stopped in. The cafe worker helped me choose from the 3 delicious looking cookie options - double chocolate, chocolate chip and snickerdoodle. She quickly packed my cookie to go in a small brown bag. Back at my desk I tucked in. The cookie had plenty of chocolate chips and a good consistency but also an aftertaste i couldn't identify. I would return but definitely give this cookie a pass. read more

Pluma - Bright and cozy coffee shop - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great service, friendly staff awesome food. $14 for a fresh baked loaf of sourdough... Great Chai, designer cappuccino. Comfortable space and outlets for charging are in abundance. Clean quiet shared space with the bookstore. read more

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My favorite bakery has a new location on the Wharf!!! The same delicious pastries and food options are here along with much more seating. There are a couple large communal tables along with smaller bistro-style tables inside and outside. I grabbed a pan suisse here and it's just as tender and delicate as I know. If you're unfamiliar, they make a variety of viennoiserie from standard croissants, one of the best ham and cheese croissants ever, and a fantastic morning bun (my personal fav!). Their basque cheesecake is also a winner and they make a super dense bread pudding that is carb heaven. I can't say there are many businesses I frequent on the Wharf, but this will be my go-to when I'm ever in the neighborhood now. So glad to see this local businesses expanding! read more

Pluma - Pan suisse - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love that the Wharf area is having more and more cafe options. This cafe is definitely one of the top places in this area! And I'm happy it's right next to a bookstore so that I can get some food and drinks and browse through books and miscellaneous stuff. So far, I tried: - Double chocolate chip with salt - wow, amazing!!! I thought it'd have a hard crispy exterior, but it was so soft, chewy, and almost fudge-like. Not gooey or melty-soft. Not like fudge per se. Just soft, clean, non-messy, chewy, rich interior. I didn't think I'd like a chewy cookie this much. And the flavor was absolutely lovely and rich, the sweetness balanced well with sea salt flakes, and it just hit the spot for me. In short, I am actually really impressed with this dam* cookie. - Yuzu matcha tonic - delicious as well. Nice earthy matcha tones complemented with cold refreshing tonic and zesty yuzu juice. Service was great and accommodating. We'll be back to try other foods on the menu. read more

Super good. Best cafe we tried in DC. The pastry was great! Get the pistachio croissant better than any croissant I had in LA! read more

Pluma - Chai latte with vanilla bean syrup - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Outstanding espresso & cold brew. Beautiful space. Chill barista. This is my spot for my week in DC! read more

Pluma - Inside with skylight - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have to add this to the previous review...the chef did it again!! I had the November quiche - mushroom with caramelized onion AND I had the pumpkin bread and the bread pudding. I brought the breads home slightly warmed then (tasty as it was prepared but warming makes a huge difference) I put 8-10 dark chocolate chips on each item then put the plate on top of my tea as it steeped. Perfection!! The chocolate chips gave just enough sweetness without taking away from the essence of the original pastry! read more

This bright coffee shop is connected to Politics and Prose Bookstore and I had an amazing coffee experience. I was able to sit and charge my phone while my friend went to the bathroom. We tried the Sweet Corn Latte with cheesecake foam. It was everything! I don't know if I'd ever have that interesting again but I enjoyed it. It's a calm spot right by the Wharf. read more

This is simply the best little cafe for espresso drinks and baked goods at the Wharf, bar none!!! ...I've enjoyed the chocolate croissants and a few of the quiches, too, and look forward to returning... P.S. Do not miss the hazelnut chocolate chip cookie! read more

Amazing! In fact, so amazing, I forgot to take a picture to post here. I had their spicy folded eggs. You may think, what are spicy folded eggs. I pictured these eggs, just folded in half, and kind of laid out on a plate. The spicy, wasn't sure what that was. Well visualize this. A huge thick slice of the most incredible sourdough, melt in your mouth, homemade bread. Then picture an incredible generous portion of the most fluffiest tastiest eggs laid nicely on top of that slice. Then imagine is incredible. Just mouthwatering cornucopia of spice laid out on top of the eggs. I literally got my order, opened it up, looked at it, and said this looks amazing. I ate the entire serving in one standing. Yes, standing because it was so good. I forgot to sit down. This place became my top place to get delicious food from. Oh and the coolest thing, I love books, and it's connected directly to one of the most famous book chains in DC. You may even see an author or two as you're eating your incredible food. read more

Cute coffee shop on the Wharf that opened up not too long ago! It's adjacent to a bookstore and has a very simplistic vibe with a good amount of seating. The quality of coffee is quite good and they have a variety of pastries too. Their drink specials by default are a bit sweet so I would suggest ordering half sweet. read more

Pluma - Honey Oat Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Really good! Ham & cheese croissant was my favorite! Quiche was good too. The iced latte was delish & the london fog. read more

Pluma - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My husband and I frequent Pluma at least once a week and every time they deliver!! Typically we'll get caramel lattes and I always asks for a decaf due to a heart condition and they always get the decaf right! (Usually places don't!) We've even gotten plain lattes and they are great, not too bitter or watered down- they know what they are doing! Just recently we started getting the breakfast sandwhiches like Sammy 1 & 2 and the flavors and amazing! A tad on the large/filling end so my husband and I split but that's more a personal preference. The flavors are worth it! Right now they have a sweet corn latte and it's such a nice flavor I never knew about before that reminds me of fall (I know it sounds weird hearing the word corn but trust me it's awesome!) The pastries are always a win, I do feel like all the pastry places in DC have about the same flavors so it'd be nice to see something new but that doesn't mean Pluma still doesn't nail this! (I recommend the basque cheesecake!) The actual cafe is connected to the bookstore next door so this is such a nice place to go to on the weekend and spend a day! The actual cafe side is a tad echo-y so I don't work from home here but I see a lot of people typically enjoying it! Since my husband and I frequent so much the workers have started knowing our orders which is such a kind thing to remember and we really feel welcomed here! We will continue to keep going back until we move from the DMV! read more

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Omg deliciousness! After spending a month on the Wharf, I just discovered this place. I was only coming in for a chocolate croissant, but then looked at their minimalist menu I wondered what a "Sammy OG" was. After asking what exactly it was, I was sold the minute Pork Belly was uttered! Once it arrived, the smell of it made my mouth water. Since I didn't hear anything past Pork Belly, I enjoyed the choice of bun, which was simple, as well as the fried egg and melty cheese. What brought an additional taste to this wonderful breakfast sandwich was what I can only call a sauce, since it oozed as I took a bite. I think it was a balsamic and oil sauce because there was a touch of sweetness to it. Something I'm not usually a fan of, but enjoyed the added flavour given to the food. Since I got there soon after they opened, the place was empty and service was quick. As I waited for my order, I sat at one of the communal tables and wondered what it would be like as the day goes on and the place gets busier. But I enjoyed the early emptiness of the store. I'll let you know how the croissant was once I get hungry again. read more

Pluma - Breakfast - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Probably the best latte I've ever had. The spanish latte is like a hug in a mug. Amazing service, delicious food, cutest decor, and in an amazing location. If I weren't just here visiting this would be my go to coffee spot!!! The sourdough toast and whipped butter will be in my dreams forever. read more

Pluma - Spanish latte - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A minimalist, cute and reasonably priced bakery at the waterfront. I didn't try other pastries but their basque cheesecake! It was soooo good and delicious of each bite! Don't miss this spot while wandering around and have an afternoon coffee and pastry break during your visit! read more

amazing food and service! I was staying on the wharf for a week and I came back to this place every morning. 10/10 Pastries.