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I have been wanting to come here for years and it lived up to the hype. I came around noon on a Saturday and while there was a line out the door, I didn't wait more than 10 minutes from start to order. They have all the desserts out on display and they have you order there and order coffee at the register to be more efficient. Some indoor seating but no real outdoor seating, and one restroom. I went with the simple passion fruit donut and the ube latte. The donut was a perfect mix of sweet and sour, not overpoweringly so and the donut was so soft I practically inhaled it. The coffee was quite nice too, not too sweet or acidic tasting and was a perfect combination of flavors. I would love to come back and try some more pastries, as the crab rangoon pastry caught my eye. Friendly service- dont let the line deter you too much!
This time I ordered the scallion bun and the hojicha cinnamon roll. I'd like if the pastries were fresher, but I do understand that they are very busy and there's a lot of demand. I do appreciate that there is an Asian American bakery in DC, with unique combinations and pastries
DELICIOUS refresher on a hot day! The whole menu looked incredible-- you know it's a good place when you need to decide between 3-4 different drinks! Friendly service, quick, and soooo good! We'll definitely be back
Extremely friendly service! Adorable Asian fusion bakery. The egg and cheese was flavorful and lighter than it looks. I would definitely go for the banana latte and the banana cinnamon cookies! This isn't your typical bakery everything was a experience enjoyable. The line goes quickly and your served immediately.
Mango matcha 3.8/5 Saigon Banana Latte 3.8/5 Mandarin Creamsicle Donut 5/5 Passion Fruit 5/5 Saigon cookie 4/5 Salted chocolate chip 5/5 Overall everything was good! Especially the desserts, the matcha was alright. I think the banana latte was better than the matcha. I think the matcha was lacking the mango flavor. The line was long, but the service went quickly! It's a small cafe with some seats inside and some outside. Not a ton of space.
I have had mixed experiences with Rose Ave Bakery. My first visit was great. I had a great iced tea and the Thai curry bread was awesome. Although it was crowded, I still managed to find seating with my parents and had a pleasurable cafe experience. My most recent experience was less than ideal. Although all the pastries were there, the early gray matcha missed the mark and I ended up not feeling well after my visit. Not sure if this was due to something else, but I am still a big fan of the bakery and will have to come back (hopefully 100% healthy throughout my time)
My friend loves to bring me goodies to try out from the city when they visit and this was such a welcomed treat ! I can't speak to the service or location much because I didn't go. It must be said that I received the items cold and tasted them cold and reheated. Matcha Chocolate Twice Baked croissant - 6/10 - this rating is about my personal taste, not the quality of the croissant. I'm sure this is a matcha lovers dream and I was impressed by how much filling was in the croissant, especially considering the filling didn't affect the texture of the bread. This was good cold but even better reheated. Bread still had a crunch and the filling consistency was great, but again just not my thing. Strawberry milk - 10/10 - can I curse real quick ? £#%K this was delicious. I could put this filling on just about anything and be satisfied. It was rich but not overly sweet and paired really well with the pastry. I do not know how they manage to have the pastry keep its shape with the amount of filling they're putting inside but I appreciate it. The pastry has a great bite to it and the pearls and frosting adding a slight contrast to the texture was needed because too much of one texture creeps me out. I took a look at their menu and absolutely want to try their cookies the mango sweet tart, and the Ube Cheese Kouign Amann so I will be back !
Unfortunately for my bank account, Rose Ave was a weekly treat for me during my month in DC. I tried so many of their pastries (pandan coconut, pomegranate & passionfruit donuts, salt bread, ube cheese kouign-amann, garlic scallion bun, curry butternut squash tart, black sesame cookie) and drinks (Saigon banana latte, mango matcha, miso caramel cold foam matcha) here, and they all hit because the execution of the fusion is perfection (strong flavors, well-done foundation, creative combinations). Surprisingly, my favorites were their savory pastries. Service is fast and friendly. Ambiance is nice: there's outdoor and indoor seating, but it's usually packed. It's right off the Woodley Park/AdMo metro stop so very accessible. 10/10 would recommend!
Visited Rose Ave Bakery in DC on a busy weekend after a friend recommended it, and we ended up waiting in line--which was worth it. The space is a pretty cute, modern café with cherry blossom décor and a great mix of sweet and savory pastries. We honestly tried almost everything Garlic Scallion Bun - Soft, lightly toasted with just the right crunch. Inspired by a Taiwanese garlic bun, it was super easy to eat and one of my favorites (9/10). Matcha Chocolate Twice-Baked Croissant - A rectangular croissant absolutely loaded with matcha and chocolate, topped with matcha powder. It was almost a bit too heavy on the matcha for me, and the bitterness overpowered the chocolate. Banana Chocolate Twice-Baked Croissant - Banana cream on top with banana chocolate inside. Pretty straightforward--tasted exactly like what you'd expect from a banana chocolate croissant. Ube Cheese Kouign Amann - Unique sweet-and-savory combo. The ube adds a subtle sweetness while the cheese gives it a creamy balance. Rich and slightly dense, and I just wished there was a bit more filling to balance the pastry. Miso Garlic Salted Bread - One of my top picks. Savory, buttery, and paired with a slightly sweet brioche-like base that balances everything really well. Elote Bread - Corn-topped savory bread with a nice sweetness and texture. This and the miso garlic bread were tied for my favorites. Strawberry Passionfruit Kouign Amann - Fruity and rich, but a bit filling overall. I just wished there was more filling to balance the pastry. Sugared Donut - Simple and classic, just a soft, sugary donut done right. Drinks: * Strawberry Matcha & Mango Matcha - Both layer fruit puree with matcha, but the flavors stay quite separate rather than blending together. * Vietnamese Coffee with Cold Foam - Strong coffee base with strawberry-flavored cold foam. It's pretty sweet overall with less of a coffee-forward taste, but still smooth and enjoyable. * White Mocha Latte - More coffee-forward compared to the sweeter drinks, which I actually preferred. Overall, I loved my visit--great spot for both savory and sweet pastries with creative flavor combinations and a lot to try. I definitely preferred the savory items over sweet here particularly the garlic scallion bun!
Rose Ave Bakery has been on my radar since early this year! I finally made it to DC this weekend and this was naturally our first stop. They are open until 1 PM on Saturdays, we reached at around 11:30 AM and I was half hoping for them to be out of most items. Fortunately, even though they were super packed, we were able to find all of the items we were looking for - thanks to the hard working staff as they continue to make their pastries until closing - unlike so many other bakeries these days that make a certain amount and call it a day! Now to the food, everything we had was absolutely phenomenal! I am not a donut person but I loved theirs as they were very flavorful and weren't too sweet. I definitely prefer their Ube and Pandan over the Black sesame donut. The Matcha chocolate croissant and the Ube Kouign Amann were my favorites of the bunch! I cannot recommend them enough, this will surely be my first stop every time I am in DC!
Rose Ave Bakery is the best bakery I've ever been to! They have a huge selection of Asian inspired pastries, with really unique and complex offerings. I tried 5 of their pastries - the butternut squash curry one, miso honey garlic salt bread (my favorite!), elote, mochi donut holes, and ube kouign amann. They were all great, with the butternut squash and miso garlic honey ones being the standouts. There was a line out the door the whole time we were there, but it moved fairly quickly. There is limited seating with limited space due to the large line. I would absolutely return. This place is seriously so awesome!
New seasonal pastries = new Rose Ave visit! I had to try the crab rangoon croissant and the guava donut. The crab rangoon was fabulous - great texture, filling, flavorful, everything I wanted! The guava was good but a little bland - I would have liked a stronger guava flavor, and it was very small for the price. However, it was still a great visit overall and I adopted the crab rangoon!
The pastries are so good you kind of feel bad eating them bc you know every bite is closer to being finished! I tasted 4 treats - and all rocked my flavor buds! The black sesame cookie - the black sesame donut - the black sesame super crazy stuffed croissant (notice a theme?) and the passion fruit donut. Stunning. Delicious. Friendly. Gorgeous aesthetic. Cool vibe. I will be back again and again.
3 years ago
I've been going to Rose Ave Bakery--albeit in their old, downtown location--since February 2021 when I wandered in during a snow storm. Over the years, I've been countless times and have never had a bad item. My top picks are certainly the ube coconut doughnuts, ensaymayada cruffin (reheated in the oven), the ube cake (well, really, all the cake slices), and the passion fruit iced tea. When I feel like savory, my favorites are the shitake mushroom tart or spam croissant. I am SO sad they moved up to Woodley Park and really hope they open up an annex downtown! I would end up going every other week, with special trips for special limited time offerings (like Halloween-themed goodies or the Lunar New Year box) or to bring friends and family from out of town. One of my favorite bakeries in DC! Such a great selection. read more
3 years ago
I had a black sesame donut and an iced coffee from here. I wasn't particularly impressed by the donut and coffee. They were too sweet but somehow bland at the same time. I think a Korean or French bakery would be better and they would probably have more choices. However, the person at the register was friendly and helpful with my questions. read more
Awesome bakery! I went on a busy Saturday morning so the line was long but moved quickly. Selection of pastries was small but mighty. Hopefully they add more savory items to the menu as the Ube Cheese Amann was sweet, to my surprise. It was still delicious! (They had a savory sandwich further down the line but didn't see it until after I ordered.) The donuts were so good--light and fluffy and not too heavy. I ordered a hot Rose latte which was lightly sweet, but did take forever to come out due to the long line. Pro tip: if you're in a bit of a rush, order an iced drink as those are already premixed in pitchers behind the counter! All of the iced drink customers in line even after me got their drinks before mine came up. Happy to support this great new neighborhood gem! read more
3 years ago
New location, same amazing food and service! I still find myself coming back often and trying anything new. I'm so glad they've opened a permanent store in Woodley Park! Some of my personal favorites: egg and cheese sandwich, curry tart, ube iced coffee, strawberry passion cake, and the mango cream kouign amann. I hope they bring back their strawberry shortcake donut soon because that is my top favorite and truly the best donut I've ever had! Their new store has some seating available as well as free Wi-Fi. I always recommend Rose Ave as one of the top bakeries in DC and love stopping by on weekends! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
This was my second visit to Rose Ave Bakery. It gets quite crowded on weekends, which I think is also a consequence of their shorter hours. I tried the Scallion, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, and while the egg was a LITTLE dry for my taste, the quality of the bread more than made up for it. The Kouign Amann Mango Sticky Rice was absolutely delicious, though I may be biased since I love mango sticky rice. I found the Brown Sugar Iced Coffee to be average, rating it a 3 out of 5. It could have been better. I would definitely return here for the food & try a different drink read more
Overall, great place for delicious pastries and lattes. Definitely my favorite bakery in DMV area. I've actually followed Rose Ave bakery for years, and used to wait for their online Sunday drops to order for pick up the following weekend. I remember my first time trying it I was not that impressed, but then after the second time I was hooked, and continued ordering every now and then as a treat (this was like ~3-4 years ago). Since then I've left DC but saw that Rose Ave graduated to their own storefront. I was in the city for the weekend for the cherry blossom race, and I knew I had to come and try it and see if it is still as good as I remember (spoiler alert: it is). I came on a Saturday at 1130am. I was super worried about everything being sold out, but they actually had all their items available (minus the weekend specials). There was a line, but it goes by quick. Donuts: these are sooo good, esp if you like filled donuts. It's very soft and fluffy, even a day after, and is coated with sugar on the outside. As for the actual flavors, I'm not sure which one is my favorite. The black sesame did not taste like black sesame at all, but I liked the cream. Pandan was a little too artificially pandan, but again still good. Passion fruit I didn't try but my friends loved it. Ensaymadas: SO good. They describe it as similar to a cheese danish, and I think that's pretty accurate. It's not too "cheesy", more like sweet cream cheese. Ube cheese kouign amann: I didn't think I was going to like this (added it last minute) but it's also sooo good. I loved the ube flavoring and the cream cheese with the croissant. Szechuan hot dog: DEFINITELY my favorite. I'm not sure why it's called "Szechuan" but it tastes just like a croissant version of the popular hotdog buns from Chinese bakeries. The sausage is juicy and delicious, and the croissant is super flaky. It has cheese in it, and pairs nicely with the Dijon mustard Garlic scallion bun: like a croissant version of garlic knots - soo good as well Banana Saigon latte: I loved this!! I asked for half sweet but I don't think they actually honored that, but it wasn't toooo sweet (I'd probably still try to ask for half sweet though). I loved the banana flavoring, reminds me of banana milk but was not as strong and paired nicely with the coffee. Service is quick and friendly. There's one bathroom in the back. A lot of seating inside and out, but it will be busy. Located right across from the zoo metro stop. read more
Super worth the hype!!! Amazing ambience with great drinks and dessert :) Finally had a chance to check this place out. Loved the interior design; it was super cute! Some indoor and outdoor seating which I love. Service was fast and friendly. The staff helped us out with a recommendation which we really appreciated! Ended up getting a hibiscus drink, the black sesame donut, lychee strawberry donut, and a matcha latte. Everyone we had was incredible. The donuts weren't too heavy, and the creams instead were light and flavorful. Same can be said about the drinks we got: flavorful but not too sweet or watery. Will totally be back!! read more
Truly one of my favorite bakeries in the area. I've tried a variety of their pastries, and they do have a few items that they change up every week which is a nice treat. I think the crab rangoon savory pastry is a constant pastry and it's my favorite savory pastry. Their passion fruit donut is another go to for me as well. If there's a line, it moves pretty quickly. Either way, their goods are worth the wait! Seating is limited but if the weather is decent, outdoor seating seems to open up frequently. When it comes to logistics, I've been lucky enough to find street parking pretty quickly, might have had to walk a block or two at most. read more
2 years ago
The line was out the door on a Sunday morning but the line moved rather quickly. There's seating indoors and outdoors but they were all full. I almost wanted to order the whole menu because everything looked so good. I had the hot dog bun, crab Rangoon tart, garlic scallion bun, pandan donut and ube mouse pastry. I wish I ordered the other donut flavors too. The garlic scallion bun was super flaky and had little crispy garlic pieces on top. The ube cheesecake mouse was so good and the pandan donut lasted the 5 hour drive back to NYC. The banana latte wasn't too overpowering with banana flavor and went so well in the coffee. It's a great stop right before or after the Smithsonian zoo. read more
second stop on the croissant crawl!! had a rose latte and an ube donut and both were absolutely fantastic. i LOVE rose flavored stuff and think it's so underrated, and was super excited to see a rose drink on the menu here. this did not disappoint!! the rose flavor was strong but not too strong, and it went really well with the coffee. the donut with the ube stuffing and powdered sugar was simply bliss. i want to come back and try every single thing they have, but this was an amazing first purchase. read more
2 years ago
This is a great spot to sit down, get some work done, and enjoy a nice sip. The Vietnamese iced coffee is not strong enough for my liking though not bad. The pastry was pleasantly delicious. Sweet enough to fulfill my sweet tooth craving, but not too sweet where it becomes unbearable. The service was also amazing. Highly recommend to come check out! read more
Great pastries and coffee. And I love that it's Asian-American owned. There are more seats than I anticipated, but you'll likely have to take your order to-go during peak hours. I tried their black sesame doughnut which had a great texture, but the black sesame was a bit muted for my tastes. Would have liked a bit more punch to it. I'm curious to try their other flavors though. Also had one of their savory pastries which was basically a hot dog wrapped in flake, buttery, delicious pastry. A yummy snack if you're feeling hungrier. read more
I saw ALL THE HYPE online and amongst my friends' posts. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. There were only 6 edible options left by the time we got there (around 11). Someone in the reviews mentioned it's similar to Georgetown Cupcakes in that it's hyped but not worth it and I absolutely agree. The non-donut options were kinda generic, the "asian" take on the fillings were not enough to make them stand out. The donuts were okay, enoug filling, I liked pandan and the strawberry options but the others were just okay. The drinks were okay, we had the oassionfruit tea and the mango passionfruit tea, nothing extraordinary. Would I go again? Maybe, at 8:30am and line up to get more options in case I'm missing something. Do i think it'll be worth it? Not really. read more
It's not easy to get one of these pastries, and not having the luxury of pre-ordering, I stopped in on a Friday and waited for half an hour or so in line. There are some distinctive creations; I went with a couple of donuts and some cookies, which were eaten over time and shared. My conclusion of the lot is that they were good, but not that good. My matcha cookie was almost too sweet, the black sesame donut they trumpeted was nice, but not mind-blowing. The best of the lot was a strawberry cream. Still, the high-end pastry market has other options. If you really want that Asian touch, you really want to be downtown, and you don't mind the hassle, they're good. read more
5 stars for location, friendly service, unique offerings, value, and most of all, tasty everything! I ordered the musubi croissant, a flaky croissant drizzled with the Japanese sweet soy sauce, embracing the spam pieces nestled in between the soft guts of the croissant. DELLLISH! I also had the scallion, egg, and bacon sando and that was savory with the flavor of scallion and cheese. WINNER! The boba and ube donuts were also champions. Not too sweet, just utterly delicious! Don't forget to get hot ube coffee. The best coffee I've ever had! No sugar needed. It's like liquid dessert! Yes, the line will be long... ITS WORTH IT! Mabuhay! read more
1 year ago
After years of following Rose Ave Bakery on IG, I've finally finally made it to DC & made sure that it was a must to make a stop here. We landed on Saturday so there was no way we were going to make it there on time before closing & they were closed on Monday so Sunday was the only day I was able to go. Upon arrival not much of a line & inventory was still stocked so all good signs. I've been eyeing the donuts for the longest time & kougin amann was never on my radar but a DMV native told me the ube was a must so had to get my hands on it & the strawberry pandan looked really good. I got to try the Saigon banana latte which was really really good. Very banana forward but I really enjoyed it. I was super disappointed in the donuts because that was the thing I was looking to the most. I got black sesame and it was cold and too much filling in my opinion. I guess I was expecting for it to be like masalada like in Hawaii. Kougin amann ube, I was not impressed and the ube was to light but the strawberry pandan was better. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
The ube donut was yummy, but the ube filling was not super flavorful. The matcha and black sesame cookies were delicious, and the flaky sea salt added more flavor. The brown sugar latte was not too sweet or bitter. I got there about an hour before closing on Sunday, so they did not have a lot of their donuts available. On Sundays the bakery is very full. It's a nice place to socialize, but because it's so crowded, it's not the best place to do work. When checking out, be sure to look at the order total carefully. The cashier almost accidentally charged me an additional $60 because she charged me for a whole cake instead of a donut. read more
Rose Ave Bakery is one of the better cafe to go to in the DC area. Highly would recommend this spot for the great vibes and amazing service. Coffee here is fantastic and unique. In terms of pastries and goodies, I would def recommend to go early because things do sell out. Excited for the new and exciting menus each week! read more
2 years ago
Yum!!!! Queue'd up about 15 min before opening on a Saturday morning & a small line was forming. By the time we got in there was a long line that steadily increased. Everything we got was amazing. 1000% would go back read more
Ahh it's more of a 4.5 for me- and it's because I wish some of the pastries were hot and fresh, BUT I know it isn't practice since they are high demand and they sell out on their pastries. I got various different sweet and savory pastries and they were all yummy, with some standing out more than the rest. My favorites were definitely the Ube Cream Kouign Amann (usually sells out faster than the others) and the Coconut Pandan Donut- one of my regrets was not getting the Black Sesame Donut but I just know it would be a 10/10. I liked the Thai Curry Tart (changes occasionally) and the Spam Musubi Croissant as well, but those def would've been better heated up. I'd suggest buying it and bringing it home to toast or something. I got an ube iced latte as well and it was also very yummy (boyfriend says the ube flavor gets lost after you mix with coffee tho). I honestly would go again but would want to be more selective of what I get or what I would take back home. There's some seats with wifi and outlets so you can work from home there or do some light work in the cute space they have! Also the workers are super nice so that's another reason why I'd come back despite some of my options (again, very not a big deal). Eep I'm excited to come back when I'm back in D.C.!! read more
4 years ago
Asian flavors meet European-styled pastries at Rose Ave Bakery. A line starts building up in the morning before opening, but it moves fast. All of the pretty treats are on display, and it is hard to pick between them. My sister and I opted to just get a bunch of things. We got the bacon egg scallion sandwich, guava mousse donut, pandan coconut donut, passion fruit donut, strawberry rose lychee donut, champorado chocolate croissant, mochi puffs, matcha chunk chocolate cookie, Saigon cinnamon banana cookie, and black sesame cookie. The bacon egg scallion sandwich was our favorite. The scallion elevated the sandwich, and the croissant was nice and flakey. The donut fillings were tasty, but the donuts were a little too dense. The champorado chocolate croissant was great for our sweet tooth. The mochi puffs were okay. The cookies were good, but the flavors were more subtle than we would have liked. All in all, Rose Ave Bakery does a great job in the creativity department. The scallion bun and sandwiches are the must-try. Right now, Rose Ave Bakery is located in The Block Foodhall and is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Hopefully they get their own standalone location soon and can expand their menu and hours. read more
The scallion pancake is my new food weakness! I'm thankful I do not live anywhere near Rose Avenue Bakery because I'd eat here everyday and essentially turn into a scallion pancake lol. This gem of a bakery is Nestled inside the The Block food hall. For my Instagram lovers there are couple of spots inside the food hall that make for the perfect photo. The menu features delightful surprises like Ube (purple yam) latte and a pastry that are totally worth the calories. An Asian-american bakery that serves up decadent pastries. You'll want to try everything and you should because all the pastries are good. My partner and I have ordered a few assortment boxes. Walk-ins are Tuesday - Saturday otherwise you preorder and pickup on Sunday at 5p. All I can say is, treat yo'self! You're welcome! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Amazing pastries! Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 5/5** Really quick and friendly! **Price & portion, 5/5** A bit pricier than your typical donut shop or Chinese bakery (e.g. Sheng Kee), BUT the flavors are really unique and every pastry is so well executed. Super worth it! **Presentation of the food, 5/5** Everything is gorgeous, especially the strawberry rose lychee donut. **Taste of the food, 4.5/5** Almost everything was phenomenal. - Pandan coconut donut, 5/5: Soft and fluffy donut with flavorful filling. There's a good amount of filling too! Ratios are perfect. - Guava donut, 3.5/5: Perfectly fluffy donut but would've been even better of the filling was more flavorful. It was really subtle and I had a hard time finding the guava notes. - Scallion pancake pastry, 4/5: Excellent flavor -- it really captures the essence of a scallion pancake. I just thought some parts were a liiiittle too dry. - Strawberry rose lychee donut, 5/5: You HAVE to order this!! Subtly fruity and floral, totally gorgeous, and has fresh lychee and strawberry pieces. - Green Thai tea, 5/5: Not as creamy as your typical Thai tea, but frutiter and floral and perfectly sweet. - Mango sticky rice kouign amann, 5/5: DELICIOUS! Flakey pastry generously filled with coconut sticky rice! Feels like two desserts in one :) the other must-order imo along w the rose lychee donut. **Other notes** Check their Instagram page for new flavors! read more
Holy snap these are the best donuts everrrrrr. And the kouign aman--which come in strawberry passion, ube cheese, and cranberry orange--are all awesome. The breakfast sandwiches are BIG and filling. I didn't realize they had coffee drinks because it isn't on their online menu, but they totally do. read more
Hands down, my favorite bakery in DC! The service is great, and even though there are long lines, it moves quickly. I got the passion fruit donut, and the flavor was perfect, and not too sweet. The scallion egg and cheese sandwich was also a 10/10. I can't wait to go back and try more flavors! read more
Four and a half stars. Now that preorder life is slightly more forgiving thanks to increased inventory volume, I no longer have qualms about sharing my overall delight with Rose Ave. I love that they focus on Asian flavors that make me nostalgic for childhood memories. I'm not a huge cookie person, but I love how soft and flavorful their mochi-style goodies are. We're fans of their filled donuts more than their topped donuts, which may not be quite as pretty yet have a tastier ratio of custard to dough. At the top of our go-to list are their flaky pastries... we rejoiced when the savory scallion bun evolved into a glorious breakfast sandwich option; and their seasonal tarts and the spam musubi croissant are wonderful treats as well. We prefer the strawberry passionfruit cake over the ube cake, but respect the ube- and pandan-flavored milk bread rolls equally. We're also happy to see the Chinese sausage biscuit back in rotation, along with whatever new concoction the creative team has in store for their customers. read more
1 year ago
visited on a saturaday and there was a line but it went by really fast. i got several bake goods , they were really delicious especially the thai curry tart and pandan donut, but it is really pricey. read more
I hadn't visited to Rose Ave in forever, so while in the area, decided to stop by on a whim. I got there at 11:30 a.m. on a weekday and the line was out the door, so I'm glad to see that they are still very popular because I love them, though I highly recommend preordering. I was able to order around 11:55 and by 12:30, I saw online that they were sold out, so that tells you something. You can scan a QR code for the menu while in line, but the menu was not updated when I visited, so your options may change when you get to the register. My favorite is their ube cake, not just because purple is my favorite color, but because it's delicious and you can actually taste the ube. I also love the strawberry cream cake. And their donuts are perfectly doughy and well-filled. It's a really cute bakery with delicious treats and I hope they continue to do well. read more
Highly suggest to preorder your baked goods!! We came at exactly 11am when they open on a Saturday and there was already a line for this bakery! There were two lines - one for pick up and one for walk in. We were visiting DC so we didn't know this place had a pre-order option. We waited in line for 45 min before we finally got to the front. They were already sold out of all the donuts and only had very few selection to pick from. We ended up getting: Black sesame cookie (4/5) Matcha cookie (5/5) - chocolate chips inside, very flavorful Ube cheese kouign amann (5/5) - amazing, flaky but also soft Ensaymada morning bun (4/5) - just taste like cream cheese? I was amazed by the match cookie and the Ube cheese kouign amann! Would definitely get those two again but the other pastries we had were good but nothing amazing. I'd definitely pre-order so you can get the items you want and also not have to wait in line for as long! Definitely worth visiting this Filipino inspired bakery. read more
Rose Ave Bakery is a place that brings me back home. It has been one of the few places in DC where I feel that I have really connected my Asian heritage to. They boast a diverse portfolio that centers Asian commodities and ingredients such as pandan, ube, and lychee within popular pastries. Each time I go, I find myself trying something new whether it is their Asian pear cider, their passionfruit cake slice, or strawberry rose lychee donut. The rotating menu and variety of pastries mean that there is something there for everyone. I found myself repeatedly getting the scallion bun with eggs. I have never had a scallion bun as flaky and buttery as the one I have there and always ask myself afterward why I did not get more than one. Their banana cinnamon cookie is a soft cookie that is able to balance both the banana and cinnamon flavors, balancing the sweetness of the banana with the warmth of the cinnamon. Additionally, their champorado chocolate croissant is a nice take on a chocolate croissant, with the inner rice pudding tasting rich and complementing the already buttery croissant. The line for Rose Avenue can be long (and they are only open four days a week), but the wait is certainly worth it. While they do have a pre-order option, I always make sure to get there earlier than opening so I can snag all the pastries I want from their rotating menu. I also want to note that Rose Ave makes sure to center their employees and their well-being, which has been shown through their Instagram account. As a small business, the work Rose Ave ultimately does does not go unnoticed. They excel at what they do, are always looking to experiment with new Asian ingredients and flavors, and create a home and community for Asians living in DC. read more
2 years ago
I've tried out their new location a few times and I love it! Their matcha is pretty good, I love to get it with cardamom syrup. I love the atmosphere, seating can be hard to get sometimes but that's expected. I still stay away from the donuts, my friend has been disappointed with them too. We also tried a slice of their ube cake and I wouldn't recommend it, it was rather boring for the price. Overall, great bakery! read more
4 years ago
Run, don't walk here! (But seriously, get here before it opens to make sure you get what you want. We came here about an hour after opening, and they had already sold out of almost everything. Next day we got there 30 minutes before opening, and we had a selection of everything available.) *Also, you can preorder but what I didn't know until it was too late is that preorders open at 5 (I think) on Sunday for the following weekend. So I was too late and had to walk in.* All of the donuts are SO good! My favorite was the passion fruit donut. It had the most flavor. I didn't realize the ube donut had coconut filling (makes sense), but I'm not the biggest fan of straight coconut. But it's so light, so it's still good! Banana cinnamon and sesame cookies are SO good. Also got lucky enough to try the ube rolls with ube butter (usually not available via walk in), and they were very soft and sweet. Love the prosciutto, egg, and cheese morning bun with the scallion pancake flavor on top. Only things I would skip next time are the champorada (kind of like a chocolate croissant, didn't taste the rice pudding much) and the spam musubi croissant (was hoping for more spam flavor). They were still good though, just not my favorite. Things I would try next time - one of the kouign amann's (probably passion fruit) and one of the cake slices! And I wish I had gotten the strawberry lychee thing. Hope I can make it here next time I'm in town! Also shout out to the employees here. They are all SO lovely and so nice! The girl manning the line helped me pick out some things by recommending what might keep well since I'm flying home in a couple of days. She even gave me a post-it with instructions for some of the pastries. She was the sweetest! And everyone who was behind the counter is also really nice and really patient. Awesome staff! Thanks for a great experience! read more
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Any vegan items on your menu?
They have vegan coconut mochi puffs that are also gluten free!
Do they quickly sell out Sundays at 5?
They are NOT open Sundays. You can preorder Sunday @ 5 p.m. on their site. They sell all of the preorder items ala cart Thursday through Saturday. If you go close to the opening times you will likely get what you want. I have yet to have anything be…
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