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    Rose Ave Bakery

    4.7 (592 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Joy T.

    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!

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    Peter D.

    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)

    Guava donut and crab Rangoon croissaint
    Lauren F.

    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!

    Butternut Squash Pastry and Elote
    Lauren B.

    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!

    Passionfruit donut and black sesame donut
    Camsie M.

    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.

    Banana Saigon latte
    Kiran S.

    Rose Ave has a line going out the door. I had to check this place out. Interior is very instagrammable. Customer service was great. I got their egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and their saigon cinnamon banana latte. This was delicious. I have never had a banana latte before. I would say it's worth trying. But the breakfast sandwich was flavorless. I would skip that completely.

    Hannah C.

    We ordered six pastries My favorites were the s'mores croissant and the corn chili elote donut which says a lot because I'm usually not into donuts or s'mores-flavored desserts. The donuts themselves were light and perfectly sugared, but I did wish there was a bit more filling overall. The corn chili elote donut had the most toppings by far, which is probably why it ended up being my favorite. The s'mores croissant was a standout the chocolate filling was more of a pudding-like texture and paired perfectly with my morning coffee. Flavor-wise, they really nailed it. I just wish there was a more generous filling-to-dough ratio!

    Iced Saigon Banana Latte
    Chi L.

    Such a spacious and beautiful bakery--plenty of seatings. Service was quick and friendly. I ordered the Saigon Banana Latte and it was really good with truly having the banana flavor shine through. For bakery goods I ordered the Pandan Coconut Sticky Rice and it is phenomenal. Satisfies my Pandan craving and love the "chè" texture that this dessert gives. I also got the Strawberry Passionfruit Cake slice and it was amazing. The cake icing was really good as it just complimented the cake and did not overpower being too sweet.

    Jenn C.

    Food The scallion bun was really good. Nice and flaky, but a bit messy so be prepared. The focaccia I would not get again, it was just okay. Nothing really flavorful and a bit more dense than I was expecting it. The standout continues to be the black sesame cookie, nice and nutty and balanced with the sugar cookie base. Service Fast and they know how to keep the line moving. Granted we were there right when it opened and even when the line is busy they make sure that you are never waiting too long. Ambiance Plenty of tables to hang out at. During peak times you may be waiting for somewhere to sit, but people move and are respectful to know when to leave.

    Kailee B.

    The pastries are so good including the drinks. The service was great and the team is good at what they do to make customers feel good. The space is cozy, nice to study, spend time with friends and co-working.

    Passionfruit kouign amoun
    Yurie H.

    I love the pastries here!! The passionfruit donut is my favorite- so fluffy and delicious! The passionfruit cream is tart and sweet - the perfect combo. They have seating indoors, but not too many since it is in DC. Street parking isn't too bad, and I can usually find a spot within a 5 min walk.

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    Sarah P.

    Yummy!! Really worth trying. Great flavors and the coffee was delicious. Line is long but goes quick so don't be scared. Inside has some tables and people do go in and out but if you see a table, grab it.

    Chocolate Matcha Croissant
    Victoria P.

    NOT TO BE DRAMATIC BUT THIS CROISSANT WAS LIFE CHANGING... FINALLY CHECKED @ROSEAVEBAKERY OFF THE FOODIE TO-DO LIST, AND IT'S SAFE TO SAY I'LL BE RETURNING - phenomenal vietnamese iced coffee (only regret is that I didn't get a larger one) - chocolate matcha croissant; all for ~$13 the line was long, but the time passed quickly and their pastry display was fully stocked --- I was able to snag a seat to myself too!

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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… Read more

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    I was thrilled when this NY ice cream shop announced it was opening in DC. I'd read about the…read moreamazing flavors online for years and was excited to taste them for myself. I was so excited, in fact, that I waited in line on opening day. While the flavors were indeed exciting, I found the flavor to be muted. I was picturing intense Indian spice that hits you in the face, only to be confronted with very mild flavor. I've been a few times since opening, and I think it's fine, but it doesn't live up to expectations. I've found the soft serve to be better than the hard ice cream, but it almost has too creamy of a texture. The yogurt soft serve flavor with cardamom was the best thing I've tasted there. The ambiance is fine, there is a small patio for warm days. The last time I was there the inside smelled like sewage, eeek!

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    I recently had time to explore a little while in DC, and a charming PINK building caught my eye…read morewhile taking a walk. I had absolutely no plans on buying or eating cake that day, but as a cake lover stuff happens. It was such a cute building the pastries had to be everything! It turned out to be the perfect stop. 1. The looks The building itself is so cute on the outside, and being a fan of the color pink, it instantly caught my attention. Inside, it feels less like a fast, high volume bakery and more like an intimate cake boutique. It gives small town where the owners know you by your first name. You can feel that real love was put into the space and the baking. Tasted like every ingredient was hand mixed, every cake hand frosted, and every cookie carefully hand scooped. They even served my slice of coconut cake on a real plate, which was such a cute, bourgeois touch that I loved. 2. Service The hospitality here is top-notch. On my first visit, yes you heard me! Lol! The gentleman Eric who rang me up was incredibly knowledgeable about all the different cookie and cake flavors. I ended up returning the very next day, and although he wasn't there, the other two staff members working which included Mikaela were absolutely delightful and so kind. The young lady told me her daughter loves the carrot cake as well and Mikaela said they started working there because they loved the patties so much! 3. The Cakes -Coconut Cake: This slice was so delicious, fluffy, and airy that it instantly reminded me of being a kid at holiday family meals with a fresh coconut cake on the table. -Carrot Cake: It was everything you want a carrot cake to be. It was nice and dense yet soft, with a pleasant texture from the added fruits. Definitely noticed pineapple bits! The cream cheese frosting wasn't overly thick and was so good you could eat it completely by itself. -Strawberry Cupcakes: I stole a small bite of my son's. unfortunately, this one was my least favorite. The frosting had a little chemical taste to it but it was a super cute cupcake. To answer your question, will I return? Absolutely! If you are in the DC area or planning a trip there soon, check this spot out. It truly feels like a mom and pop or pop and pop boutique. Not a bakery but a BOUTIQUE! Check them out! Tell them Anisha from Milwaukee sent you! (Not that they'd remember it just sounds cute!)

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