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    Saku Saku Flakerie

    4.3 (111 reviews)

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    Wing I.

    Sorry I was there back in March and finally got to post this. This was my last day in dc visiting, I want something yummy for breakfast to remember my trip and came upon this little bakery. It is small but mighty. The cashier is friendly and patient with me. The decor is simple but chic. The pasties all look amazing delicious and irresistible. I have to hold myself back but I figured I can buy some to take home! So I got yuzu blackberry cruffin, apricot thyme crème cruffin, marble tahini cookie and a Sakura matcha latte. I ate it when I got back to my place. They were so good. And so delicious, definitely recommend them!!!

    Linnea E.

    I was pleasantly surprised to stumble across this bakery one weekend. I ordered the mochi cinnamon roll and had it warmed up - perfectly sweet and fluffy with a nice chewy texture from the mochi. It's a small storefront to order but they're also connected to the space next door which has a lovely outdoor patio.

    Stephen K.

    Unapologetically mid. Had high expectations due to the hype but was thoroughly let down. Baked goods are not fresh and are microwaved. The roll came HARD while the box was hot from the microwave. The croissant was sorry. It was soggy and soft. Hojicha was the only decent thing here. Would not pay these prices for mid food. Theres plenty of seating and is fairly clean and the server was just decent.

    Gahee K.

    Saku Saku Flakerie was a bit tricky to find, as there are two doors, which made things a little confusing. It seems like they're expanding and still undergoing renovations. Just a heads-up, if you're planning to visit, the door on the right is where you order drinks and pastries, while the left door is where you wait for your drinks. The area where you order is extremely small so only four people are allowed inside at a time. I arrived around 3 PM, and most of the pastries were already sold out. If you're coming to try pastries, I'd recommend coming earlier. We tried the strawberry matcha latte, cinnamon (?) latte and small croissant pastry which were all pretty underwhelming. The drinks weren't sweetened, so you have to add sweetener yourself. Unfortunately, the service wasn't the best. The staff didn't seem very friendly and looked annoyed when answering questions. While I didn't have to wait outside, I noticed that if there were more than four people, they would loudly tell people to step out. Overall, I'm not sure it's worth a return visit.

    Miso salmon quiche
    Sonya H.

    Love this cute little outpost of Saku Saku Flakerie, a delightful bakery serving Japanese-inspired treats based in Tenleytown. Their Cleveland Park location offers the same friendly staff and variety of tasty pastries, featuring incredible flavor combinations like their strawberry lychee rose cruffin, black sesame kouign amann, and miso salmon quiche. I love that their menu is constantly rotating so there's always something new to try as the seasons change, and they also have a phenomenal selection of various teas / tea-based lattes as well. I particularly love their hojicha latte, which is often overlooked in favor of their matcha, but I find the earthy, slightly smoky flavor of this roasted green tea absolutely incredible, especially when paired with a tasty treat. The space is quite small so there isn't anywhere to sit, but Saku Saku has a partnership with the bar next door. It's a bit ominous to walk through the empty bar while they're closed, but they have a lovely garden courtyard in the back that is a delightful and super picturesque place to enjoy your pastries.

    Mochi cinnamon roll
    Karla V.

    The cinnamon roll is chewy and fluffy! However, I hate that we got a corner piece because it's tough. Get to the center, you'll see a blob of mochi filling. Never have I had this combo, but it was great! I love that this dessert isn't too sweet. Although great, I did find it pretty pricy. The cinnamon roll was about $7. I also had a cappuccino which was excellent. Can't wait to try more options!

    Tiramisu mochi roll
    Jacqueline K.

    Went on a weekday morning and the woman taking my order was so nice! She walked through the different pastries with me and I ultimately selected their tiramisu mochi roll to-go! Mochi roll was good, in that the tiramisu was sweet and the mochi roll wasn't too sweet. However, I found the roll part to be too dry. Would come back to try a different pastry as well. The menus and overall vibes were in a sweet, cherry blossom pink, which was quite fitting considering their name.

    Niranjana S.

    I was excited to go to Saku Saku for a pretty long time and unfortunately it fell short of my expectations. The storefront was very small with just enough standing room for probably 3-4 people and maybe it was because we went around 11am that there were items sold out but the selection was smaller than I had anticipated and we got the matcha white chocolate chip cookie which was okay but nothing special and the iced latte which was good but very standard.

    Hojicha latte and Japanese and Purple Sweet Potato Mochi Roll w/ Ube Cream Cheese Frosting
    Erin M.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a while and unfortunately my first visit fell a bit flat! I went on a Saturday morning for the seasonal mochi roll which is advertised as a soft and fluffy roll on their Instagram stories and really attracted me to try! I am sad to say mine did not live up to the hype and had an overcooked edge that was pretty much inedible. I'm not sure if it was just the batch but it was disappointing to say the least. The roll was good but not as great as I think it was supposed to be and it also had a bit more frosting than I typically like. I also got the miso salmon quiche which was surprisingly spicy! I enjoy spicy but if you don't like spicy it may not be for you. Again, not sure if my batch just had more pepper or something but it was not expected. The hojicha latte was just as expected and delicious! The staff there was nice but I asked to have the quiche heated and although the box came out very hot, the quiche itself was still cold. As mentioned by others, the space is very small and just a counter but they utilize the Al Volo space for eat-in diners so I took advantage of the outdoor space. Overall, Saku Saku Flakerie wasn't my favorite but I would like to revisit and give it another chance with some other items. I love seasonal items!

    Specials
    Fiorella H.

    My friend and I came over the weekend to get some of the spring season special pastries! (Some to eat there and some others to go!). Since we arrived around 8AM on an unexpected sunny but really cold morning, we decided to just sit down inside the restaurant next door (that's closed this early in the morning) instead of the patio/garden area (definitely when it gets warmer I would love to sit down there). I got their regular drip coffee ($4) and the clerk gladly gave me some almond milk for my drink. I really want to try their specialty iced lattes, but this day wasn't the day As for their pastries! Having their "Japanese Sweet Potato Roll w/ Ube Cream Cheese" (about $5) freshly baked, was amazing and so comforting on a cold morning! The bread was pillowy soft and had a nutty milky taste because of sweet potato, the amount of Ube cream cheese was generous and so rich! Anything Ube is delicious! Their London Fog and Blueberry cruffin ($6) is not only beautiful to look at, but every bite feels decadent and luxurious! The blueberry provides a tang to the creamy filling of the cruffin! Love how they laminated the pastry, and honestly the best way to enjoy it is to tear every layer and dip it on the tea cream! I bought their "Mystery Pastry Bag" for $6, got 2 ham & cheese croissant rolls and a pistachio croissant, husband approved the ham&cheese one! (I don't eat meat, I'm glad to treat him something delish!) great price, but will recommend to get it the bag if you don't have any dietary restriction or allergy, because may contain meat or nuts! I haven't had the Sakura Mochi A Pan, but can't wait to have it for lunch today! I just want to say that it looks so cute and the bread feels soft! (Expected for a sweet bread).

    John B.

    A small storefront that allows only one to enter; there is apparently seating in a nearby courtyard. Or you can just take your pastries around what is an eminently walkable neighborhood. This place offers some fantastic-looking baked goods. You can get a chocolate-pistachio croissant or a chocolate-almond, answering my perpetual question of why I have to choose between flavors. Beverages are on offer as well, and the bitter taste of a matcha (or, even better the roasted tea latte they call hojicha) offers an appealing contrast in flavor to the sweeter and more delicate baked goods. The price was premium for sure, but the taste was as rich as I'd hoped, and the flakiness the name promises didn't disappoint. They've expanded into other locations, but this original spot is definitely a worthy stop in a neighborhood that needed something like this.

    Khanh-Chau M.

    Unfortunately, I came when there was construction on the sidewalks, so I couldn't really sit down to eat and drink, so I just did so in the metro station. It's a very small area to order so I was happy I was the only one there at the time. The items I got were okay in my opinion. I got the matcha tea which was fine, but kept dripping everywhere from the tea bag so my hands were getting very wet. The red bean roll I got was okay as well, but tasted more like a regular roll with glaze, nothing really red bean about it. Kind of dry too, and for $6.50, I did not feel like it was worth it. Overall, I feel like today was a bad day for me, but I'm sure there are better items or that it's usually pretty good. Not sure if I'd come again after this experience though.

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    Nice bakery with cute selection of bakery. Loved the pecan miso one, forgot its full name though.

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    This is some of the best coffee I've had in DC. It's made from local, freshly roasted beans and tastes amazing

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    So delicious! We ordered a bunch of different breads and pastries and picked the everything scallion pancakes as our favorites

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    Are there any vegan dessert/pastry or food options?

    I don't think there usually is, but sometimes during the spring they have a seasonal daifuku that's vegan. Also all the drinks can be made vegan since they have non-dairy milks.

    Your website says, "private site ", and there's no number. So is there any way besides Yelp to get in touch with you?

    Hi Julie, I’m so sorry for the inconvenience. Website now is available. I was updating some stuff. Thank you!

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