Levain Bakery is rightfully famous for its massive cookies, although it is quite pricey…read more There was a constant flow of customers, so it was a bit difficult to choose from the beautiful display of desserts. There were a few seasonal items that captured a spring aesthetic. Everything was packed well and we were out quickly. *Carrot Cake: one of their seasonal offerings and my favorite of the bunch. It was not the moistest cookie, but it tasted the most balanced. There was a subtle sweetness, although I would have loved to see more elements of a traditional carrot cake highlighted, such as raisins or warm spices. *Cherry Scone: reflective of the fleeting cherry blossom season. My party was split on the texture, with some disliking how dense and heavy it tasted. I personally did not find it dry or overly crumbly. The cherry flavor was light, and it colored the dough nicely and paired well with a darker beverage. *Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip: subtle coconut shavings with barely noticeable caramel. The chocolate chips were by far the most dominant ingredient and flavor. Apparently one of their classic flavors, but it was my least favorite. I was actually more impressed by their seasonal offerings, which is disappointing since those rotate out. Their classics are popular for a reason, but they do not feel refined enough to justify the pricing compared to other bakeries. I would not mind splitting a cookie with a friend, although I would not go out of my way for one.

I finally got to try Levain Bakery! It is a small shop, and it could be crowded. The service was…read morenice. I had to order the chocolate chip and walnut cookie and coffee sour cream loaf. My cookie was not served warm so I waited till home. Cookie is nice and big, definitely good....but it is not exceptional enough, especially for the price of $6. Coffee sour cream loaf was also good. Again nothing so special, but satisfying. Overall, it is a good bakery for sure....little overpriced and overhyped. If I was in the area, I would try them again....but I would not go out of my way.

Fast service and clean! There's not a lot of seating but that's ok! The normal size croissant is…read morebetter tasting than the small one The cinnamon roll was great! The Apple turnover was pretty good The French strawberry gummies are pretty good Very many things to try I'd go again!

Tried Fresh Baguette in Bethesda for the first time today and I'm officially a fan. I had the…read moreCalifornian sandwich--avocado, roasted turkey, aioli--and it was amazing. Everything tasted fresh and balanced, and that aioli really pulls it together. I'm honestly not a huge bread person, but WOW--the bread is absolutely delicious. Soft, flavorful, and clearly high quality. I'll definitely be back to try more. Highly recommend!

Revisited Mirabeau yesterday morning for breakfast and enjoyed their strawberry Matcha. I ordered…read moretheir Ganush meal with dipping bread and it was just ok to me. I would probably opt in for a pastry or croissant like item next time. Service is quick and staff are very helpful in their recommendations. A small cafe but good place to meet up in a small group.

Such a charming café with excellent baked goods! This place offers a wide variety of pastries,…read moresweet treats, and savory breads. The service was also efficient and friendly. There were so many tempting options to choose from, but we decided on the focaccia and the pistachio cream puff. The focaccia was fluffy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, not greasy or overly seasoned. The pistachio cream puff was a pleasant surprise. The filling had a rich, authentic nutty flavor and a natural brown-green color, rather than the artificial taste and bright coloring often found in pistachio desserts. The choux pastry itself was light, airy, and moist, which I really enjoyed. The coffee was also quite good and paired nicely with the pastries. I visited on a weekday afternoon and had no trouble finding street parking or a table to enjoy my food. I'll definitely be back to try more items from their bakery case!

Bonjour, Mon Ami! ( Hello, my friend...) It is good to visit and enjoy your delicious pastries!…read moreEven though I arrived late in the day, the pastry cases were full of enticing baked goods. There was every kind of croissant you can imagine. I bought my favorite almond croissant. There were fruit and cream filled pastries. I bought a fruit and cream filled pastry too. There were a lot of chocolate delicacies. I am going to buy some on my next trip. The ambiance is lovely. There are tables and chairs to sit and enjoy your sweets. There are cases filled with pastries. Service was great. I was waited on right away and they packed my box in a bag with a handle, to make it easier to carry. Au revoir, for now! But, I will be back for more delicious sweets.

When you walk in, the counters are filled with pastries and breads that look fresh and delicious…read more I had one and it was very fresh, buttery and very good. There's seating inside, but the seating area is pretty small and some people were at tables looking like they weren't going anywhere anytime soon. It was a nice morning, so we were able to grab an outside picnic table. The service was decent. One disappointment was when the counter person asked me if I wanted room for cream in my coffee, I said yes and asked if they had nondairy products. She said they had almond and soy. I asked for soy and she returned with my drink. When I went to pay, I saw they charged 79 cents for almond, soy and oatmilk. Ok. Here's the thing. I assume it's on the board and I should have looked, but she also could have mentioned it. Also, charging for these items when they put a little in your coffee leaves me feeling like I'm being abused for not being a dairy person. I get it - it's a pastry shop and the items are buttery and rich from cream. But please - 79 cents for a little soy milk? (I know this isn't uncommon for coffee shops, but it doesn't make it right.). And the coffee ($4.25) was decent - not great. I expected better (richer, more flavorful) coffee from a nice pastry shop like this. Anyway, it's a nice neighborhood place and there's a lot of treats there.

Did you know that the original macaron was invented in the first Ladurée patisserie shop in Paris…read morein 1862? It was actually the great grand cousin of the owner that invented it. While I was tempted by these silver dollar-sized beauties of varying alluring colors, I couldn't keep my eyes of their Passion Fruit tart. I thought the tag must've been wrong since it was covered in raspberries, but when I looked closely at the description, it mentioned that it had a passionfruit crème filling. I gave in to temptation, but there was no evil. Maybe 1000 calories, but who's counting. It was worth every one thousand pennies! I deserved it. I'm a great dog mamma. I also purchased the salted chocolate chip cookie for my tea another day and a croissant for breakfast tomorrow. I will not shy away from Ladurée any longer. Au revoir until another day.

The beautiful storefront stopped me in my tracks. I looked in the window and saw a variety of…read moreenticing baked goods. So, of course I had to go in. They had macarons, croissants, cookies, and a mini baked creations. It was really hard to decide on what to order? I ended up with a chocolate croissant and a strawberry Madeline. The inside of the bakery is as beautifully designed as the window display. It would be a really nice place to meet a friend for a beverage and a sweet. Service was great. A special shout out to the young woman behind the counter. I am so sorry, I do not know her name. By accident, I left my credit card there and didn't realize it. When, I figured out where I Iost my card, I called and she held onto it for me, until I could get back to there. She was so sweet and so honest. Thank you! Now, to the baked goods. The croissant was buttery and light and flaky. But, it did not have enough chocolate. There was a small amount in the center, but it really needed more. The strawberry Madeline was worthy of a gold medal. It was sweet, but not too sweet. The cookie/cake melted in your mouth. The strawberry was amazing and delicious. I just savored every bite. I would go back, just for that pastry. It is a little pricey,but you are in Bethesda. My two pastries were a little over $10 dollars. I did enjoy them. So, beautiful bakery, helpful and honest employees, delicious baked goods....I will definitely be back.

We needed a cake for our child's 30th birthday and our request was pretty specific: vegan, no…read moregluten, no dairy, no nuts, and not a lot of frosting. Robin could not have been more helpful or accommodating, We got a "naked" Dreamsicle cake that had just the right amount of frosting. It looked beatiful and tasted delicious. Could not recommend Wilma Bakes Cakes more enthusiastically!

I just earned "wife of the year" by getting a cake from Wilma Bakes Cales for my husband's 50th…read morebirthday!!! We chose the Peanut Butter Bliss, a chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and little chocolate- peanut butter truffles on top. The flavor was perfect and it was really moist! My husband and I are vegan, which made this an excellent choice for us, but our very non-vegan family member also loved it! Now I'm looking at my calendar to figure out when I next need a cake....

We love the Cronuts. They are huge and so delicious especially when they are fresh out the oven.read more

First time here! Why have I not stopped in sooner. It was very busy with holidays near, but worth…read morethe wait. We picked an apple fritter, rustic wheat mini loaf (custom sliced), blueberry muffin and the gingerbread man cookie! All super good. I seriously can't wait for their Kensington location to open up because I'll be there everyday picking up a carb or two. Maybe not everyday but close!

I've been here a few times for breakfast, and it's become one of my favorite spots in the area. I…read moreusually order takeout, but the café itself is so cute that I'd love to sit and eat there one day. They even have a nice outdoor seating area, which makes it feel especially inviting. I almost always order the smoked salmon on toast, and it's consistently delicious. As for the drinks, I tend to like mine on the sweeter side, so they're usually a little less sweet than my preference. That said, I actually appreciate that they don't overload them with sugar - it's easy enough to add a little sweetener myself. It's definitely a bit on the pricier side, but the quality and atmosphere make it worth it. Overall, it's a great breakfast spot, and I'll definitely keep coming back.

This place never ceases to amaze me with their new creations that I must always try. Today, besides…read moremy favorite pistachio chocolate croissant I left with two seasonal baked goods. I have not tried them yet, but I will update my review when I do. First up is the blueberry lavender brioche wave ($6). It looks like a kouign maman , but it's filled with blueberry lavender jam. The other pastry I took home was a cherry croissant cube ($6) filled with "sweet and tart homemade cherry jam". I wasn't a fan of the pumpkin version so hopefully this one will be better because I do like cherry jam. I was lazy because of the dreary day, but I guess so were other folks because at the end of the day today they still had lots and lots of tempting pastries in their case. Willpower won out today!