The hype is so real! Have been wanting to come to Rose Ave for ages but the long lines and tales of pastries selling out turned me away. Good news: they don't normally sell out of anything anymore (according to the website). More good news: if you come on a weekday you don't have to wait in line! Came around 10:00am on a Friday with only a couple people in line ahead of me. The cafe was still pretty packed for a Friday morning. The location is relatively small with limited seating, about ~10 tables inside and a bar that seats 4 people plus a couple additional stools and seats. Outside on the patio there are a handful of tables, maybe 5 o 6 plus two benches. Despite the busyness service was quick and efficient without being overwhelming. They have a menu that is both diverse and limited so it's easy to decide what you want or simply decide to just try everything you want like I did. Opted for the scallion croissant bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, the sesame donut and ube coconut donut, and the strawberry passionfruit kouign amann and ube cream cheese kouign amann as well as an ube iced coffee. You can have things for there or to go. If you take it for there it's served on an adorable plate! Unfortunately chances of finding seating can be slim so opting for to go is the best option. Total came to $42 which for 4 pastries, a breakfast sandwich, and a 16oz specialty coffee is extremely reasonable. I managed to find a stool seat at the bar table and dug in! The sandwich was incredible. The croissant was flaky, the eggs were creamy and fluffy, and the bacon and cheese added some great fatty flavor and salt. The only thing missing was some kind of acid -- a lemon aioli would KILL on this sandwich. I tried the sesame donut on location and WOW. It was different than what I was expecting. This donut is dense, doughy, and moist -- totally different than the light fluffy airy bread-like sugared donuts I'm used to. I quite enjoyed the texture , more dough-like and less bread-life. The sesame cream filling was perfect. Not too sweet, not too much, and not overpowering. The donuts are a great treat and were way better than the donuts like this I'm used to. The ube iced coffee was also spectacular. They only offer drinks in a size 12oz or 16oz but a drink like this made me really want a 20oz option. The coffee was sweet but not too sweet with the nice creamy vanilla, almost cookies and cream like nutty taste from the ube. The coffee is definitely on the milder side so the ube really shines. Truly had an amazing experience at Rose Ave. The food, drinks, and pastries were amazing. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. The space is adorable and clean with a nice patio. Everything I ate was incredible AND you can really indulge here without breaking the bank. Overall a win and worth a wait in line if you can't make it on a weekday. read more

Surprised this place is pretty busy and packed even early in the mornings! Came on a Sunday morning and had to wait outside and inside before ordering. The fight for tables is real too. I got the ube donut and Pandan donut, both were good but wouldn't say anything jaw dropping! The rest of the donuts I gave to others, they all really liked them so I got to try the other flavours as well. It's a cute bakery but can't fully experience it since the place was really packed when I went. There are some seats outside as well. read more

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There was street parking and I was able to easily park with no issues. The line took about 25 minutes and I was able to get my items quickly. The customer service was efficient and friendly. I ordered 1) curry tart-it was very underwhelming. It was mostly crust and maybe a tablespoon of filling. The filling was not that flavorful to me. 2) strawberry passion fruit kouign Annan-the filling was delicious and this was the best item i tired here. The pastry was nice and flaky. However, it'd of been better if there was more filling;the filling to pastry ratio was very uneven. 3)Coconut Mochi Puffs-these had a good texture and were pretty decent. 4) Garlic scallion bun-the pastry was good and the flavor was ok. it might have tasted better if it was warm. 5) Ube Ensy-the flavoring here was pretty decent. Overall the pastry was flaked and good but the only thing I'd go back for is the passion fruit pastry. The menu was also quite different than what was in the restaurant. read more

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The line was 25+ strong before opening and it was warranted. Service is extremely efficient and the entire line had their orders within 10 minutes. Preferred the passionfruit strawberry filling to the pandan coconut, and the doughnut dough to the kouign amann dough. Coffee was very flavorful! read more

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The line is definitely worth the hype! Nestled in the Woodley Park Neighborhood, this Asian American bakery offers a variety of sweet and savory pastries that will satisfy anyone's tastes. I ventured here recently on a Saturday morning and it was the perfect start to the day. While they often have a line to order, their service is super quick. I ordered an iced coffee and a hot dog wrapped in a croissant. This was the most epic pastry sandwich I've had in DC. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is great especially in the spring and summer since the weather changes by day. The staff was very kind, and I look forward to coming back soon! read more

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Atmosphere The shop was very busy, however, the line goes through fast with their quick service. It had a sufficient amount of seating for a small space, but there was outdoor seating as well. The aesthetic was very pink, industrial mix with light whimsical decor Drinks: Mango Matcha: 5/10 I enjoyed that the drink was not overly sweet, however the matcha had a powdery feeling. Also there was mango purée at the bottom was nice but there was only a little amount of it. Saigón Banana Latte: 7/10 This drink had a prominent banana flavor which was then followed with a good coffee taste. Since we got it hot it almost tasted like a nice slice of banana bread Food Scallion Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Croissant: 7/10 I appreciated that it is kept under a warmer so that when it is served it stays nice and warm. The croissant was very buttery, flaky, and had a hint of scallion. All the flavors were really well good balanced Passion Fruit Donut: 7/10 The presentation was very nice as it had a pink sugar coating to match the red flower topping. The donut was very fluffy and flavorful, however, the taste comes off more of sweet lemony flavor than passion fruit Mango Dream Donut: 8/10 The presentation was very pretty and creative as it is topped with a mango cream, mango chunks, and then strips of mango leaves. The mango cream on top had a taste reminiscent of mango lassi Ube Cheese Amann: 3/10 The presentation was pretty as it was coated in a purple sugar to match the ube flavor. It had a buttery flaky crossiant, however the crust was hard, most likely due to the caramelization of the outside. The filling had a hint of ube but the cream cheese was a more prominent flavor. Ube Donut: 8/10 The presentation was simple but pretty as it had purple sugar coating to match the ube flavor. In addition, it had a lot of ube cream inside that was not too sweet and did not have an artificial aftertaste either. Mango Sticky Rice Tart: 9/10 This tart consisted of a flaky crossiant layered with a sticky rice pudding and then mango curd on top with chunks of mango and peaches. The tart was very light and refreshing and had the perfect amount of sweetness Matcha Chocolate Twice Baked Croissant 6/10 This pastry had a flaky and buttery croissant dusted with some matcha powder. In addition, it had chunks of chocolate spread throughout the middle but I wished there was more chocolate read more

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Really delicious food and coffee. Lots of fun and unique flavor combos, the scallion pancake breakfast sandwich was to die for. It was super busy on a Saturday morning but so worth it. Banana latte was surprisingly good as well. read more

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Rose Ave Bakery located on Connecticut Ave in DC collaborated with Oishii Berry to bring us some delicious treats. These treats included the Oishii Berry Lychee Rose Donut and the Oishii Berry Matcha Latte. I'm usually not a fan of matcha but this latte definitely changed my mind. I also decided to grab the beef hotdog since I wanted a savory bite. read more

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Rose Ave lives up to the praise they receive. My friend and I made a stop here as it was on our way to where we were going, and it happened to be during their Oishii berry collab. The wait was a bit longer than I would've liked, but I assume it's quicker when they aren't having special menu items. We ordered the strawberry matcha latte, the strawberry lychee rose donut, and the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, which is in a scallion bun. Everything was a hit. The matcha wasn't too sweet, the donut was soft and fluffy (not stuffed), and the scallion bun was just great. read more

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Yum! Yum! Yum! The Saigon banana latte was a wonderful tropical coffee treat--made dairy-free by mixing banana, vanilla, and cinnamon syrups with oat milk. The gluten-free and vegan coconut mochi puffs were a perfect pairing, the right touch of sweet chewy goodness. Definitely on my list to return when I'm in the DC area again. The servers were super helpful in navigating allergies and served with a smile. The space is open with high ceilings, ample seating, and bright with light filtering thru the large store front windows. read more

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A rose passionfruit kouign-amann ($6.50) was awesome. The pastry flaky, caramelized, and dusted with sugar, embedded with little nuggets of rose-perfumed goodness, and finished with a dollop of tart but sweet passionfruit custard. A short line formed even before 8 am on a Friday (we were visiting, on the way to the zoo), but it cleared quickly and they have seating for about 12 parties both inside and outside. Other patrons seemed to dig the filled doughnuts. read more

I'm so glad Rose Ave is in the neighborhood! I love trying their different coffee flavors and have one at least once a week. The scallion croissant is to die for, and when I want to treat myself, the pastries are perfectly moist with filling and just sweet enough. read more

These were some of the most delicious and unique pastries I've had! All of the pastries were perfectly flaky and flavorful. The coffee was also great and had a really nice ube flavor. I got the Thai curry tart, garlic scallion bun, pandan coconut donut, strawberry donut, and ube cheese kouign amann. There was a long line to get in, but I think that these pastries were worth it. I got in line at 9:05 on a Saturday and waited about 30 minutes. If you're planning to come on a weekend, I would try to get there are early as possible since this bakery is so popular. Can't wait to come back! read more

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In my opinion, DC is a little lacking when it comes to top-notch bakeries. However, I'm very happy that Rose Ave bakery has been successful. I'm always looking for great laminated pastries, and this bakery does them very well. Sure, you can find bakeries in New York with pastries with a more flaky exterior and a more soft and light interior, but Rose Ave bakery does a pretty good job with their quality. Where this bakery shines however is their flavors. This bakery's flavors are right down my alley, with Asian flavors like Ube, matcha, black sesame, etc. Be prepared to wait, as there is usually a line on weekends that starts forming before opening, but the line doesn't usually take too long, and they don't run out of things as much as they used to. Thank you to Rose Ave bakery for elevating DC's pastry scene. read more

Some of the best coffee and treats I've had. I drove out of the way to make sure I got some for the weekend! The ube coffee is amazing! Usually I think ube flavored things are too artificial, but this was really good. Not fake tasting. Okay and the pastries are so good!!! And the flavors are my favorites: ube, mango, pandan. I wish this was closer to me!! read more

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I've always had such a wonderful experience at the Rose Ave bakery. The last time my mom was visiting from Georgia, I was so disappointed because you were closed. Needless to say I was super excited to bring her here today. Unfortunately, the barista creating my drink really ruined the experience. I ordered an Earl Grey Matcha Latte, which I've ordered before and really enjoyed. This time, they forgot to add the Earl Grey. When I informed the barista, she assured me it was added. When I told her again that it didn't taste like it, the other barista shared they hadn't added the Earl Grey mix yet. The first barista then poured some of the mix into a small metal pitcher and handed both the pitcher and the drink back to me. For those who don't know, the small is about $8.00. So I looked at her and she told me she didn't know how much of the mix to put into the drink. The other barista then asked me if I wanted a new drink. At which point, the first barista said no, then essentially said I could choose how much of the mix I wanted to be added. I then asked her to just make the drink as described on the menu. At which point, she poured my small drink into a larger cup and dumped the mix into it. She didn't stir it or anything-she just handed the drink in the over sized cup back to me. All along, she acted as though I was asking for the world, so I told her to forget about it. I even tried to be ok with the drink. But it didn't taste right-and the experience was already ruined. Such a shame, because it really is a beautiful cafe. But what's the point if you're not going to have beautiful, or at least adequate customer service. She later apologized after I came back and asked for the refund. read more

Rose Ave Bakery is far and away the best place in D.C. for a donuts and pastries. Every time I go, I feel like there are new donut and pastry flavors to try. The ube coconut is one of my favorites and like many of the donuts, has a cream filling on the inside, giving you an extra layer of texture and sweetness. read more

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Came here for a business conversation and was shocked to find exceptionally limited seating. There was barely room for a couple of pairs to sit down and talk to each other and outlets are not very conveniently located next to each spot. I was also shocked by how dirty the floor was; there were dust bunnies flying around in each of the corners. I do appreciate the free internet. The drink availability was also a shock. They only have coconut and soy milk as alternatives and when I asked for my matcha to be made with an alternative, they informed me that their matcha drinks are pre-mixed with regular milk. That is a telltale sign of poor quality. While their pastries look delectable, I am unlikely to return here for anything but those. read more

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The sesame donut and the ube latte did not disappoint. It was a long overdue visit, so naturally I wanted try their most "iconic" items on the menu right before they begin ushering customers out of the store @1pm on a Sunday. And the place was definitely packed, if you're thinking of using working/studying here. To my absolute delight, the dessert was "not too sweet!" (which essentially is the highest compliment one can give an Asian bakery / dessert spot.) While I enjoyed both items as well as the aesthetic florals decorating the place, I will have to rank their baked goods before their coffees. Disclaimer: I didn't get to try their coffees yet, so take this review with that grain of salt! read more

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One of my favorite bakeries in DC! Popular for a reason. Classic pastries with subtle Asian flavor twists - think scallion croissants and ube donuts. Must try their donuts! They are light as air, have great texture from the sugar coating and are not overly sweet. My favorite flavor donut is the Banoffee donut. They've got ample options, both sweet and savory, which I appreciate from a bakery. I love when they have fun specials too! Their drink menu is also delicious - the banana cinnamon latte and the mango matcha are favs. read more

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Line was out the door even though it was 30 minutes since they opened. Good pastries and drinks were good too! read more

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I was 100% expecting to get to the front of a line and have them be completely sold out but they had soooo many pasteries rolling out from the kitchen. - no wonder they're able to be open for like five hours a day max. I couldn't decide everything looked amazing. I will be back to try more! - got three pastries and a cappuccino for like $25. not even highway robbery for a place that totally could up charge a ton - the scallion shive roll was like a scallion pancake in pastry form. super light and flakey. a good savory offset to our sweet choices - definitely get the donuts. there are so many flavors. the inside ube filling was absolutely loadedddd up. not overly sweet and had that coconut vanilla flavor we all know and love. super unique and delicious. I feel like donuts often taste stale, but this did not at all! - the strawberry matcha croissant was the most expensive item and absolutely gorgeous for sure. the Matcha flavor was not too strong so even my non matcha loving companion enjoyed this. I wasn't obsessed as I wanted more flavor to accompany the "twice baked" CRUNCH and the strawberries didn't add anything besides beauty - the cappuccino used amazing espresso. perfectly foamy with that deep, good qualitiy espresso flavor. not burnt or sour at all. read more

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I've only ever picked up donuts from here so I can really only speak about the donuts. But I do have to say that these are some of my favorite donuts around. Personally this place does donuts the way I like them; light and fluffy, not greasy, and not too sweet. I think they have some of the best and unique fillings around the area; I really like the pandan, ube, and the passion fruit ones! The passion fruit one is my personal favorite; sweet but it still has that slight tartness which makes it perfect. The ube and the pandan are done well; nice natural flavors. read more

Was visiting a friend and she had this on her list for awhile. We knew it would be crowded on a Saturday and there was a decent line when we got there, around 45 min after they opened. Could've also been busier because it was during August moon festival, so they had a moon cake special for the weekend. We tried almost everything, and it did not disappoint. My favorite was the sesame cookie. Might've been the most perfect cookie I've had--the outside crunch to center softness ratio was PERFECT. The pineapple bun was delicious (for anyone not familiar, it's the shape of a pineapple but no pineapple flavor). Bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich with scallion croissant curry butternut squash tart was such a scrumptious savory pastry. There are maybe 5 tables/long bench but not many people were sitting there, maybe because the line disrupted the ambiance. They provide water, which I appreciate! Would definitely be a nice place to sit if it were ever less busy, which I doubt. read more

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Summary: very well done! The pastry's have a great way of taking on southwest Asian flavors and are good. If you're bored of regular pastry's, or are southwest Asian and missing some tastes of home this is for you! Food: the pastry's I got were well done. The pandan donuts filling was the perfect amount of sweet with coconut although the donut itself was a little too dense and not super super fresh. The mango sticky rice pastry was super well done! They use actual sticky rice and not just mango and coconut. The curry pastry's smelled super good, I'll have to try that next time. As a southeast Asian this really blew me away, I didn't think these two things could be combined. That being said they aren't the most quality pastry's, would get it if I was in the area. Atmosphere: wasn't super memorable, cute and clean though. Service: kind and polite. Final thoughts: I was apprehensive but these were good! They aren't the best pastry's I've ever had, but they're innovative and unlike any other ones I've had. read more

Rose Ave Bakery - Pandan donut mango sticky rice pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Adorable adorable adorable UGH so cute! I love Rose Ave. The decor is very clean and cute and the pastries are always so fresh and flaky. I ordered the butternut squash croissant and it was LIFE CHANGING. The staff is always very kind, and the coffee is delicious as well. Such a great, great spot. read more

Rose Ave Bakery - Butternut Squash Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Love the pastries here. They're all very cute and nicely presented. The lychee rose donut is my favorite. It's sweet, but not overly sweet but also flavorful and very soft. Same with the blueberry and cheese danish. The cookie was a bit underwhelming and dry, unfortunately. Lastly, the scallion, bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich was very dry and burnt. I was super disappointed with the sandwich because it looks so good online. read more

Rose Ave Bakery is one of the few spots in DC that truly lives up to the hype! I visited here on a Saturday late morning and there was a line outside of the door which I reconsidered if it was worth waiting for, which it absolutely was! I was extremely impressed by all of the pastries, baked goods and coffees we tried at Rose Ave. Rose Ave is a small space and usually pretty crowded so unfortunately it's not a spot I would suggest to spend hours at a cafe studying or working. The space is bright and well decorated. The standouts were the thai curry tarte, passionfruit donut and ensaymada. All were extremely unique and unlike most other pastries I've ever tried. Also really loved the Vietnamese coffee, it was the perfect sweetness level. read more

Rose Ave Bakery - Passion fruit donut, ensaymada, kimchi smoked salmon, thai curry tarte, scallion bun - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Wanted to see what D.C.'s boulangerie game was like while I was in town and was not let down! Rose Avenue and its Asian-inspired menu was a must-go for me; I love Asian chain bakeries like Paris Baguette and Tours le Jours, but have never found their pastries to be the right kind of flaky. I stopped by Rose Avenue on my way to the Zoo and struggled to pick a pastry and drink--they all looked incredible. I settled on the scallion pancake croissant and the ube cream cheese kouign amann, and the mango matcha. Shout out to the staff at the counter who took the time to give me recommendations even though the place was pretty busy. The dough on both pastries was excellent, but for me, the scallion pancake croissant was the standout. The scallion flavor was prominent; perhaps the butter used to laminate the croissant already had scallion in it. The ube kouign amann had a nice, shattery panel of caramelized, buttery sugar, but I struggled to taste the ube in the cream cheese filling. The matcha was a bit disappointing, as it tasted watered-down and had more milk than matcha. All in all, I enjoyed Rose Avenue, but think that some of the flavors could be amped up. read more

Rose Ave Bakery - Scallion pancake croissant and ube kouign amann - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The ube donuts are delicious here! I would recommend this place. I had a conference and went here twice for the donuts and iced matcha latte! I always look forward to coming here. Service is great and they were fairly busy! read more

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I was staying at a nearby hotel and ventured out for some breakfast. A quick search led me to Rose Ave Bakery. This is obviously a super popular place and it was packed with a long line waiting to order. The line moved fairly quickly and tables turned over at a decent rate. Pastries are packed as you order but drinks take a little longer to be made. I ended up choosing the Szechuan Hotdog Croissant and the Ube Donut. The hotdog pastry was super flaky and the Szechuan mustard had a decent kick to it. My only complaint, if you can call it that, was that it wasn't very warm despite being under a heat lamp. The donut was stuffed with Ube cream, light, fluffy, and sweet without being cloying. Everything tasted great and I recommend it to my coworkers who were also at the same hotel if they were looking for a treat. read more

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I tried Rose Ave Bakery years ago when they were just a pop-up at Pike & Rose and their baked goods were just ok, nothing I wanted a repeat of and nothing to go running back for (they had no savory goods or coffee at the time). On our way home from an event, we decided to make a pitstop here. I'm pretty sure I got one of everything on the menu because $72 for 2 coffees and an assortment of pastries is either an expensive breakfast or just breakfast. Banana Saigon Latte - Hubs got the hot and I got the iced. He said he preferred the hot version. I enjoyed my iced and the banana flavor was not terribly intense for me. I did not add any additional sugar or milk/creamer. If you don't enjoy anything with any kind of sugar, you will not enjoy this drink. Pastry Highlights: Thai Curry Tart, Garlicky Scallion Bun, Pandan Coconut Donut, Passion Fruit Kouign-Amann I was really leery of ordering the savory pastries at first, but they were all tasty and none of the flavors were a "kick in the face" like I was prepared for. Ambiance was clean, modern, and plant-friendly. Service was friendly and quick. Do not recommend getting these pastries in advance and serving more than several hours later. Def if you're in the area, this isn't a bad place to stop. read more

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Such a unique bakery! The pastries are so different from anything else in the area and I especially love their savory options! The drinks are also top tier. I would recommend the saigon banana latte! Staff is super friendly and the space is beautiful and welcoming for dining in. This is definitely a must try! read more

Loved loved loved this place. There was a line out the door on a Sunday morning for this establishment which speaks for itself. This place was everything I dreamed of and more they're deff taking pastries to the next level and elevating it by their appearance and more importantly their taste. The service was good, I think they messed up my latte and didn't give oat milk but with how busy they were, I can imagine a slip up can happen easily. I can't even say what my favorite thing was, everything was so amazing. 10/10 for everything, must try!!!! read more

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I've been a big fan of Rose Ave bakery since the days they were just a pop-up of sorts in the DC food hall and they released their orders a week in advance online. I've since moved out of the DMV area, but when my wife and I recently came to visit, we knew one of the places we had to try was their true brick and mortar store in AdMo. And we are so glad we did! From before and after they moved locations, I've pretty much tried everything on their menu and everything is great. Seriously. It's a true passion project of incorporating Asian flavors into some amazing baked goods it makes me so so happy. My personal favorite items from the savory side is the hotdog bun and scallion bun. Both are so flaky and buttery and absolutely bangers when they're fresh out of the oven or gently warmed. Sweet side I like their kouign amman and ensaymada. Drinks their banana and ube lattes hit. But again, any flavors and ingredients you like will hit the spot! Line was crazy on a weekend, but it seemed like they never ran out of anything which is great and moved quick enough. If you can catch them on a weekday though, that's more ideal and a lovely space to study/work in. Anyways, not much more I can say about Rose Ave besides it's one of my favorite Asian-American bakeries and probably one of the best bakeries period in the DC area. 10/10, would try. read more

Rose Ave Bakery - Hot dug bun (left), scallion bun (top right), strawberry kouign amann (bottom right) from my most recent trip - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My absolute favorite bakery in DC! Have been here a few times, and it never disappoints. I'm always so awed by the creativity of these Asian flavor inspired baked goods and how delicious they are in any combination. I love that there's a good variety of both sweet and savory items. I really don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu, and a few of my favorites include the strawberry lychee rose donut, spam musubi croissant, and mango sticky rice amann. No line on a weekday mid-morning, plenty of seating but the indoor seating was pretty much all taken, really cute cafe space. read more

Rose Ave Bakery - Spam musubi croissant (left), mango sticky rice amann (right) - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Oh my god. This was amazing. Very rarely do I think a bakery like this lives up to the hype, but Rose Ave was genuinely phenomenal. I think what I liked about it so much was that it was a bunch of Asian twists on non-Asian classics (kouign ammans, donuts, pastry puffs, etc) rather than just a traditional Chinese bakery (also good, but not the same thing). I got the strawberry lychee donut (4.5/5), the ube cheese kouign amman (5/5), and the thai curry puff (5/5). The most unique flavor to me was the ube cheese, but my favorite (maybe I'm biased) was the (savory) thai curry puff. Will definitely be back -- be warned, was a little expensive though. Also got a mango matcha (4/5), was good and had strong matcha flavor but nothing crazy. Friends got a mango basil donut (4.5/5) and a mango passion fruit donut (3.5/5) which I also tried. Line is long but went super quick. Workers are efficient. Super super crowded on a Monday morning, pretty limited eating. A lot of people (including us) had to loiter and stand around the entrance/on the street to eat. read more

Rose Ave Bakery - Thai curry puff (left), ube cheese kouign amman (center), strawberry lychee donut (right) - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had to come back and unfortunately they were sold out of my favorite pastry (ube donut) I was able to try their pandan donut which was also very good! We also got their mango donut which was much more creamier and sweeter. We got the mango matchas and it was excellent! It was more on the bitter side but paired well with the sweets! read more

Rose Ave Bakery - mango donut, pandan donut, 2 mango matchas - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My fiancé gave me a gift card for Rose Ave on my birthday (One of the many reasons why I Love Her) and I finally got the chance to visit their new location near the DC Zoo. Albeit parking may be a bit tricky in the area I suggest you make a couple loops around the residential neighborhood to find street parking. A short walk to and from the bakery wouldn't hurt right? Besides those delicious calories make it all worth it. Lol Expect a crowd especially during the morning rush or brunch hours on weekends. You'll be lucky to find seating, during these hours you'll hardly find a table inside. The staff do their best to accommodate everyone efficiently. I admit to their pastries are on the pricey side but hear me out. You get your money's worth. Their ube and lychee doughnuts are exquisite. Not too sweet just subtly perfect. I would definitely try out their other pastries soon. read more

Rose Ave Bakery - Ube Doughnut, Lychee Doughnut, Ensaymada - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Absolutely obsessed, they can do savory and sweet so so well. I also ordered a matcha which was amazing. Great fast service, and beautiful space. I immediately went back the next weekend for more. Love this place and can't wait to make my way through all their items! read more

Rose Ave Bakery - Thai curry tart, ube - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia