This cafe is a calm and cute space. More so a grab and go spot, but they have some bar stool seating and a few outdoor tables. The menu is small but items are good quality. The yuzu kosho salmon sandwich was unique and tasty! The passionfruit cruffin and the yuzu lemonade were both too sour for my liking. However they do offer self service sugar and simply syrup to sweeten up your drinks. read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Yuzu hibiscus lemonade and passion fruit cruffin - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

very cute pink interior and quite busy at around 1:30pm on a sunday afternoon! the baristas were bustling behind the counter to fulfill the orders, all of which can be made on the touch pads. they have different unique drink options and pastry options- an asian fusion bakery lover's dream. the strawberry matcha latte with oat milk and a 10% tip came out to $9, a bit steep but i guess in this economy, not too crazy of a price. it was very pretty, as most strawberry matcha lattes are, but honestly it wasn't the best i've had. it was kinda watery and i couldn't taste the matcha too well. i think it may have been partially because of how much ice was in the drink. my friend got the miso french onion bread pudding and it was good- very savoury and flavorful. she also got the matcha float, and the matcha ice cream was good- it had a nice matcha flavor. the matcha drink part of it was also kinda watery but undoubtedly had a stronger matcha flavor than the strawberry matcha latte. overall, this was a bit disappointing because i was excited for a delicious strawberry matcha latte, but it didn't hit the spot. read more

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My hojicha latte was yummy. I also enjoyed my wagyu pan! There is such a variety that I will definitely come back and try more! read more

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Quite a small bakery with bar stool seating, and a few outdoor seating. For a Sunday afternoon, it was pretty busy! Unfortunately found this spot overhyped. Strawberry Matcha was disappointing - matcha by itself was very bitter, though the strawberry puree did balance the flavor profile a bit. It also tasted very watered down, almost as if there was no milk added? And the Cortado was alright, not the best that we've had. We also got their Blueberry Yuzu Cake and Marble Tahini and White Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies. The cookies were okay, a little on the dry side. Same with the Blueberry Yuzu Cake, it was good, but also a little on the dry side too. The blueberry and yuzu flavors weren't balanced very well. read more

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A local Asian inspired bakery with lots of unique flavor combinations that compliment each flakey pastry so well. Everything of course tastes better fresh but I love trying all the free samples they offer. They have a really nice drink variety too and I love all their seasonal options! A good stop to pick up something quick on the commute or a fancy way to spice up your typical morning coffee read more

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Sadly not a big fan. I paid $26 for a a few subpar pastries and drink (almond Croissant, cruffin, crinkle cookie, and a matcha drink). Some of the pastries were sold out in the afternoon. The bakery is cozy with a beautiful private patio tucked in the back of Al Volo restaurant next door. While the Cruffin was fluffy with tasty cinnamon sugar coating, I didn't like the Lychee grapefruit filling. The Almond Croissant was a bit soggy and the almond paste was very bland. I asked for the Black/White Tahini Sesame cookie and instead was given the Crinkle Brownie Cookie, which was quite decadent. The Strawberry Matcha was quite bitter and a huge let down. While I tried to stir the strawberry puree at the bottom with the matcha on top, the flavors didn't quite mix well. The service was just as disappointing as the pastries. The male staff member was not welcoming and overall had an apathetic demeanor (he couldn't have cared less). While I love to support small businesses, Fresh Baguette has better pastries and baked goods across the street and Rose Avenue Bakery in Woodley Park has amazing Asian-inspired baked goods! read more

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This is a nice little coffee shop in Telleytown, they have great coffee and delicious pastries. A big plus is that they cook the pastries in house! I will definitely be back when I'm in the area. A big shout out to the 2 baristas who were working today. read more

I stopped by Saku Saku Flakerie for breakfast this past Sunday before a movie at the Avalon. It's a Japanese fusion bakery, and when I walked in, I wanted it all. I decided on a quiche, an egg salad sando, and a tea. The was really tasty but had a little too much crust to filling (maybe that was intentional?). The egg salad sando was something I could eat every day - flavorful and I loved the pickles on it. The tea was great, too - fruity, unsweetened. It's a small little shop, with some bar stool seating inside and a few tables outside. The service was quite fast (my quiche was warmed up, so that and the tea took a few minutes). I found easy street parking around the corner from the bakery - a 2-minute walk. I'd definitely return to try more from them! And I'll definitely have another egg salad. read more

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Matcha tasted like nothing. I got sakura matcha, but it might as well been the watered down milk you give to your child. Server/barista with the curly hair did not give good customer service at all. Did not ask if i wanted food heated. Had an aura of wanting to go home and there wasnt a welcoming behavior at all. 3 stars for the cookie that was good. read more

I love the concept of this place. A Japanese modern-fusion with french style cafe that leans towards not only Japanese flavors, but techniques in dessert-making. Their morning buns include mochi and they offer a variety of matcha drinks. Being a Flakerie, the pastries are indeed well made and flakey! Kudos to the recipe developer for coming up with these flavor combinations and recipes, as you can see, the pastries have many flakes due to the careful attention to lamination of dough and butter. At this location, you can peak through and see a little bit of the process and at the very least, they have a large showcase of their daily pastries that rotate daily. However, I must admit that the eating experience falls a bit short. Due to the high volume of customers and few staff, on popular days you can expect a long wait and its likely that your order might be out of stock for the day. In the long line, we saw a lot of other visitors rearranging their order to account for the limited supply. But as a cafe, its typical to run out of high demand items early in the day. Our drink felt speciality (and that premium is definitely apparent in the prices) but the flavors are not so pronounced. However, the drinks are made to order and served at the perfect temperature. We came on a cold and busy day so our pastries were cold (but flavorful!). It was not the best because mochi is just a hard block inbetween bread, very heavy on the stomach, but I see the vision they were trying to achieve in having a chewy mochi center, do try pastries warmed. read more

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Matcha tastes like water. No strength at all. Leaving a three star review instead of a two star because I feel bad. But it was buns. read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So glad I had the chance to visit this adorable bakery and can't wait to add it to my go-to weekend bake shops. The staff is absolutely amazing-super friendly. Their latte was perfect- the cinnamon bun flavor was delightful and the barista made the drinks quickly but with care. The pastries are great. There's a pretty good variety of them to choose from. read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Cinnamon latte Matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Omg. So glad I don't live closer to this place because I would be here nonstop! This storefront is narrow with a big window and a few seats on a narrow bar along the wall. There was at least one table outside, but a lot of people took their goods to go. I had a black sesame latte which was SO GOOD, but be warned, my mouth and lips were covered in ground black sesame afterwards and I didn't realize until 30 minutes later. My cardamom pistachio mochi bun was outstanding. So flaky and chewy. I have no idea how they do it! They were also very generous with the icing, which was delicious. Can't wait to come by again soon. read more

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I've been meaning to check out this place for a long time, and I finally did. I guess I expected too much. When I arrived around 1 PM, most of the breads were either sold out or not available. My daughter ordered a cold matcha latte and a croissant, while I had a hot matcha latte and a smoked salmon quiche. The first thing I noticed about my daughter's iced matcha latte was that it was very powdery. I saw that the barista made the latte from scratch, mixing the matcha powder with milk, but it tasted overly strong with matcha. As for my quiche, it had been heated, but it was still cold on the inside. This place was a huge letdown for me. Sorry. read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Visiting from Los Angeles and had to drop by. Saku Saku is an amazing Japanese French spot serving Matcha or Buttered Croissant soft-serve, hot and iced matcha lattes, Kouign Amann, pan, sandos, and damn delicious guava & passion fruit cruffins. I ordered the Kouign Amann, guava cruffins, passion fruit cruffins, matcha & cinnamon Mochi rolls, wagyu beef curry pan, and a wasabi Mayo sausage roll. Unfortunately my soft-serve order had to be refunded for my 8:15AM order, so I was unable to try it out. The machines need time to ready the product. Understandable. Who orders soft-serve in the morning besides foodies visiting from 2500 miles away, right? I was really happy with everything we ordered and I'm looking forward to coming back again. Definitely don't sleep on Saku Saku! read more

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I've been wanting to try out Saku Saku Flakerie for the longest time and, coincidentally, when I came to the Union Farmers Market for TOIMOI bakery, I saw their newest outpost after deciding to take a stroll inside of Union Market. I decided to pick up a cinnamon roll that caught my eye because of the good amount of cream cheese on top. I will definitely come back again to try all the other items on display. read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was genuinely the WORST strawberry matcha latte I've ever had in my entire life. I hate to have such strong feelings about it but I don't know how a strawberry matcha could get worse with every sip. I feel like I need to warn everybody to get anything else besides their matcha. Although they were nice at the register, the barista take forever to make our drinks (legitimately 20+ minutes for our 3 drinks when it was only 2 girls ahead of us), the barista who made the drink seemed to have anger issues (at the drinks, not at customers). It was a little strange but nothing too alarming lol Anyways, the ice went in first, then strawberry compote for about 1/4 of the cup on top of the ice, then milk and then matcha on top. This created a really layered drink but there was wayyyy too much strawberry. The strawberry compote was bitter and lacked any sweetness - I've never had flavorless strawberries. It just tasted like straight strawberry stems. And the more you drank it, it got worse! I thought my drink (regular milk) was bad. My friend got oak milk with hers and her oak milk tasted even worse than mine! And we love oat milk! We did get a mochi dessert and it wasn't terrible. But genuinely - if you have a love for matcha, this place should be avoided like the plague read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

For AANHPI I had to come check this place out. It is great. A lot of Asian inspired flavors and the people are super friendly read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Assortment of available pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My boyfriend and I had come down for their Valentine's Day partnership with Oishii. However, when we got there, the Oishii stand had already finished and packed up after an hour. We were disappointed but decided to stay to try out their drinks as it was rather early in the morning. The shop is quite small but it gives off very traditional Japanese vibes with their decor. We ended up trying their Raspberry Chocolate Cruffin and I got their Strawberry Hojicha Latte. There is the option to change out the milk for the lattes but I opted for whatever milk it originally comes with. They use a strawberry puree which seemed freshly made as there were several seeds. The drink does not mix easily, but once mixed the flavors are more balanced. Initially, all I got was the puree and milk. The cruffin was ok, the chocolate filling was quite watery and lacked any chocolate or raspberry taste. read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Left: Hot Americano Right: Strawberry Hojicha Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It is so overpriced. I spent $8 for half an Tamago Kewpie Mayo Sando on stale bread and $9 for maybe half a loaf of Japanese milk bread that was essentially big enough to cut 4 slices. The employees are unfriendly and very slow. I waited 15 minutes for my matcha latte to discover that the person took my order wrong. I didn't know because the person failed to give me a copy of my receipt with my order number. I also tried a cookie. It was small and not worth the money/ calories. I won't be back. read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - $9 Japanese Milk bread - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The second location of this Japanese bakery is ostentatious. It is not quite as close to the Metro as the first one, but nonetheless an accessible neighborhood. I jumped at the option to order a hojicha (roasted matcha) with strawberry. I didn't really mix it because it looked so nice, and I wonder if that was a mistake because the strawberry didn't really add much. Or maybe I should have just stuck with the tea. My chocolate almond croissant had a filling that was a bit drippy but the exterior certainly delivered the flakiness that was promised. I didn't have quite as good an experience here as I remember having at the first one, but I'm still in favor of the concept. read more

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Delightful little Tenleytown bakery serving a variety of unique, Japanese-inspired pastries and solid coffee! The shop is incredibly spacious, filled with abundant natural light, and adorned with cute, cherry blossom-themed decor. They have a wide, rotating selection of pastries infused with fun Japanese flavors, including cherry blossoms, lychee, kabocha squash, and matcha. I visited this adorable shop right after they released their new autumn menu and was immediately entranced by their kabocha squash mochi cinnamon roll. The server kindly offered to warm up the pastry for me, and that was a huge game changer -- it was super soft and pillowy, and the mochi center was delightfully bouncy and offered a great contrast against the main roll. The kabocha squash flavor was quite subtle but when paired with the cinnamon and other spices, made the roll feel like a taste of autumn. I think I would have preferred the roll without the icing, as it made it a smidge too sweet, but the melted velvety frosting did add a great maple flavor, amping up the fall vibes in the dish. I also got a hot americano, which was quite cheap for the DMV area (~$3) and it was quite solid. Their beans are a tad too acidic for my taste, but it went well with the incredibly sweet pastry. read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Kabocha mochi cinnamon roll, americano - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cute little cafe with interesting Asian fusion dessert pastries and not too sweet drinks. I was scared the strawberry hojicha would be too sweet but it was perfect and the pumpkin cruffin was delicious, perfect for fall. read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

FOOD Saku Saku Flakerie is a delightful Asian-inspired bakery offering a wide selection of unique pastries, from tiramisu mochi buns and Japanese curry pan to Yuzu Blueberry Bundt Cakes. Their creative and flavorful offerings set them apart in the DMV area. During our visit, we tried the tiramisu mochi bun, which was light, fluffy, and not overly sweet. The mochi inside was soft and chewy, adding a fun texture to the pastry. The staff kindly offered to toast it for us, but since we were saving it for later, we passed on the offer. I'm excited to return and explore more of their delicious creations next time! SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly! AMBIANCE Located in a food hall, ample spaces are available throughout the venue for seating. It can get lively during mealtimes, and Union Market is a popular place to visit even on weekdays. PARKING Ample parking is available in the lot by Union Market. Be sure to store away valuables away from sight or simply leave them at home as burglary is not uncommon in the area. read more

I'm a sucker for solid bakeries, and when I heard of a Japanese-French Fusion bakery at SakuSaku, I knew I had to check it out. So what does "saku saku" mean? It's a Japanese Onomatopoeia/Sound Symbolism word for a crispy/crunchy sound, and when referring to pastries, it indicates a perfect flaky crust ~ There aren't many places in DC where you can get Japanese Sandwiches (aka Japanese Sando), so I definitely love to see more of them being served! Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan) has a delightful taste and soft texture, combined with fresh ingredients really produces a yummy sandwich! Here's all that we got: Tamago Kewpie Mayo Sando Yuzu Kosho Tuna Sando Matcha Cruffin Kabocha Pie Yuzu Lemonade The Matcha Cruffin (Croissant + Muffin) was super delicious, the crust was definitely saku-saku, and the filling combined with the fresh toppings was a heavenly combination. The sandos are all pre-wrapped and ready to be grabbed at the store, so they're perfect & convenient for a quick meal, or to be taken on the go. read more

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I had a really mixed experience here! I've ordered at their Wisconsin Ave location before, but never this one in Tenleytown. A friend and I split the Dubai pistachio mochi roll, and it was as wonderful as all their mochi rolls always are! I'll never stop loving the soft texture and combination of the mochi with their creative fillings and frostings. I strongly recommend these! The little sample cup of their matcha soft serve was also wonderful and perfectly flavored, and I would order soft serve again. But I ordered the seasonal koginut ricotta and caramelized onion quiche, and it was truly terrible. To begin with, the crust was wet and dense inside despite looking brown on the outside (see picture). Was it not parbaked? Or do it lower and slower, or maybe there was too much moisture in the filling, but regardless a quiche crust should be flaky and tender, not wet and dense and raw all the way through. The outside-most layer tasted good, so the potential was there and the crust would clearly have been flavorful and could have tasted good. I could get over that, but the filling was truly unpleasant, which is tragic because it sounded so amazing. The issue was the sheer amount of oregano, which overwhelmed every other flavor and made the whole thing taste deeply unpleasant and bitter. I can't overstate how much oregano was in this. You couldn't taste the caramelized onions or squash at all. The quiche was $7, so I made myself eat it all to not waste that money (though I deeply regret that now and my stomach honestly feels unsettled), but I would never recommend getting it, and as someone who bakes I would have been too embarrassed to serve it to a guest. My friend ordered the egg salad sandwich (sadly bland) and the black sesame latte (also not a hit), so it was not the morning either of us were hoping for. And this place is expensive, so it's particularly sad. On the whole, I love the mochi rolls, the cruffins/croissants (which I've had at their other location and found really lovely!), and their soft serve, which was fantastic. The drinks are always a bit weaker here, so my friend not liking the latte didn't surprise me, and I wasn't surprised by the egg salad sandwich being in the blander side. I was just thrown by this quiche and I don't understand it. I don't get what happened - my friend tried a bite too and agreed that the oregano situation was insane. Normally I say the flavors are really subtle at SakuSaku, almost too much so, but this was so far in the other direction, and then with the other issues...it really had me questioning recommending this bakery to others again. Definitely I'll avoid anything savory from now on to be safe. 2.5 rounded up because I really am a fan of the sweet pastries I've had here, but this was pretty egregious. read more

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We bought some pastry to bring home. Love the box and how cute the place is. Pastry is not so sweet and I got to ttry the matcha lavender and the cinnamon, pumpkin pan. It was delicious. Would recommend going there early so it's not so crowded! Here's what we got in the box. read more

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Omg what an awesome Asian-woman owned bakery in DC! Makes me want to move to Tenleytown. Everything we got tasted amazing! Highly recommend the mango mochi bun if they still have it(might be seasonal). It had fresh cuts of mango and good amount of mochi inside. The flavors were to die for! The cruffin was good but I wouldn't get it again since I've tried it now but has a tart, sour almost candy-like flavor that evolves into a raspberry taste. The pistachio croissant ALWAYS hits. Drinks were good too! I'll definitely be back to try the yuzu tart and some other savory items on the menu. read more

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I had an appointment in the area and looked up coffee places in Yelp. Saku Saku lit up as new places to try. It was a nice sunny spring day outside and I was in the mood for an iced latte. Amongst the local student crowd talking about exams and schedules, I made my way to the counter to order my drink. I noted the sub for almond milk was one dollar extra on the menu. Interesting. The latte was served with the expresso shot on top of milk and the lids were near the sugar caddy. The service was great but I noticed the store didn't have a recycle container in front or in back of the barista counter. I drank the coffee quickly that I needed to get rid of the plastic container. I was saddened to see the trash can was the only option in plain view for my plastic cup. Overall, the bakery has unique gluten free options, dairy free options for an up charge, and they didn't (on the day I was in the store) have a recycle bin for plastic cups. They serve flavorful coffee but there is room for waste reduction improvements. read more

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Considering this morning was a colder/damper/gloomier than expected and the drive down from Bethesda was more stressful than anticipated for Saturday late morning, I am trying to be considerate of the circumstances while writing this review. However, my dining companion and I were overall disappointed relative to expectations set forth by Saku Saku Flakerie's (SSF) tempting posting from their own Instagram page. The food ranged from good to mediocre while the service (albeit patient) and ambiance felt cold to match the weather. Here is what we ordered: ++ Za'atar-Gruyère Croissant ($5.95) Terrific flavor, appropriately crisp texture, and balanced in terms of seasoning (both saltiness and herbs). A bit smaller than the typical quadrilateral-shaped croissant, but the quality is there and it ended up being our favorite item. +/- Guava-Rose Cruffin ($6.25) The flavors of the pastry and tropical pastry cream filling were on-point. However, both the pastry part and the cream center were both very thick, resulting in a roughness of each rather than a layered finesse of both. Plus, the pastry part was overall moister than expected relative to the crispness suggestive of a croissant (the first half of its namesake). Furthermore, the Guava tasted mostly of Passion Fruit, while one of our favorite tropical ingredients, was nonethless a bit confusing. - Black Sesame-Yuzu Babka ($5.50) My DC had the highest hopes for this one, but it was too sweet (relatively not enough salt and too much sugar), too mushy-textured (not enough crisp exterior), and quite tiny compared to what we expected based upon the IG posts. Plus, my DC was disappointed by how the Yuzu (an ingredient we both love) overpowered the Black Sesame's inherently nutty-roasty nuance. - Value When comparing to its direct boutique pastry shop competitors, SSF's prices relative to quality and relative to portion sizes are notably below those of Rose Ave Bakery (among Asian-influenced bakeries) and Fresh Baguette/Boulangerie Christophe (among more classic French bakeries). Perhaps SSF uses finer quality ingredients than all of its peers, but it was not distinguishable enough for us to justify higher prices while smaller portions. In short, SSF is certainly fine if nearby and craving a treat (sweet or savory). However, for the reasons above, I believe that Nick H. sums it up best: "Pastries there are very mid in my opinion." read more

Highly recommend this cute and cozy bakery in DC! It's a short walk from the Tenleytown metro stop. Came here around noon on a Sunday and the place was already pretty busy. There's limited seating inside (counters on the wall), so it might not be ideal for big groups or studying. The pastries here are Japanese-French inspired. They have weekend and monthly specials, which they also announce on their Instagram. I got to try the Black Sesame Mochi Roll which did not look like the prettiest pastry but was delicious! Loved the texture and how it was not to sweet. I also recommend the Matcha Cream Pan for the matcha lovers out there. I also got a latte to drink with my pastries. It was ok, wasn't strong enough for me. I probably would come back here just for the pastries and get coffee elsewhere. read more

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This bakery recently opened at Tenleytown, and I was very excited to try it. They have standard pastries and weekly/monthly specials, which are usually very uniquely flavored pastries. I got the black sesame mochi roll, Matcha kouign amann, and marbled tahini cookie, and they did not disappoint! The Matcha kouign amann was so flaky and had the perfect amount of matcha flavor. The cookie was so soft and not overly sweet. The black sesame mochi roll was just as promised - nice chewy mochi texture with rich black sesame flavor. Can't wait to try their other pastries! read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Black sesame mochi roll, Matcha kouign amann, marbled tahini cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great lattes and matcha! I got the cinnamon latte and it was fab, will definetly be back

Wanted to try this place because I do enjoy a good Japanese pastry but was a bit disappointed in some of the offerings. The curry pan wasn't as crisp as I hoped it to be. The other pastries were okay, but I don't know when I'll make a trip back up there. I did enjoy my black sesame latte, that put a smile on my face. Street parking, seating available inside and outside. I went on Labor Day so it wasn't super packed. read more

So happy to check out their new location in Tenleytown! We happened to be in the area on our way to Georgetown, so we decided to stop by. I've been to their original location in Cleveland Park a couple of times before their Kickstarter funding came through for this new cafe. It's so much easier to find parking at this location compared to Cleveland Park. I purchased a plain Croissant for my niece, a half Tamago Sando and a Black Sesame Mochi Roll. The Tamago Sando was great. It had sliced pickles, not relish so it wasn't sweet. Thankfully. Generous filling as well. My niece had crumbs all over her, so I can attest to their croissant's flakiness. I was thankful I managed to catch the Black Sesame Mochi Roll on its last weekend. I loved it. I didn't think the glaze was too sweet. It has such great Black Sesame flavor. I warmed it in the microwave for 15 secs when I got home and it made such a difference. The bread got soft again and the glaze was warm. And yes I loved the addition of the Mochi in the roll. I am so inspired to make it myself at home when I return to the Bay Area. I am sure my sister and neighbors would like a gift of a roll delivered to their doors. I was sad that I forgot to buy one of their Marbled Tahini Cookies. Next time! There must have been 5 people ahead of me in line. It wasn't too long of a wait. I was just buying pastry so I didn't have to wait for a drink order. They only have counter seating facing the street and the wall, so it's not really a place for a large group. Outdoor seating would be nice. Hopefully they'll have the Black Sesame Mochi Roll again when I return to DC. read more

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Been here twice and both times I was disappointed. I wasn't impressed with any of their pastries and thought it was slightly over priced. read more

There were some items that were great and some that were truly disappointing. The cronut and the Kouign-Amann were great! The mochi cinnamon roll was a little dry but I'm super picky with cinnamon rolls, lastly the brownie cookie as awful. Tasted dry, stale, and old. I was hoping for a fudgey chewy cookie but it was so disappointing and it was around $3 for a tiny cookie! SMH. We also got two matcha drinks, the reg matcha iced latte needs some sweetness because it just tastes like milk and the Hojicha (toasted matcha) was the worst thing out of everything. I think this place needs to perfect their items. read more

This place is very cute and the food is super good! Definitely go early in the day because they have all of their options and they tend to be very limited in the later hours. The service was alright. I asked what they recommend and the girl at the front didn't seem to know or care to converse. Other than that I 100% recommend this place if you want good baked goods. The hojicha chestnut pie is amazing! read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Cruffin with matcha inside - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Truly don't get the hype. In my opinion, they're average at best. They have two other locations besides this one. I've tried the one on Connecticut Ave and it was crammed, and expensive. One weekend, I tried going to the one inside the National Building Museum, but was told by the guard that they had to close early that day. And they didn't even bother updating their social media. I was excited about trying this location thinking I could change my opinion about them, since so many people seem to rave about them. I was there on a Sunday morning and upon entrance was greeted with a forced and careless "hello" - I'd rather not get greeted at all. They had a good variety of items but nothing really caught my eye, especially when analyzing the cost vs value. I went with the yuzu matcha scone and the marble tahini cookie. Both pastries were fresh enough, but just ok taste-wise. The scone would've been better without the matcha because it seemed like the matcha was an afterthought and they just threw some so they could say "matcha" in the title. Plus it was bitter. The tahini cookie was alright, but I've had better. I doubt I'll be going back. read more

Saku Saku Flakerie - Yuzu matcha scone - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I have been wanting to try Saku Saku for a while, and it fully lived up to my expectations! I was amazed by the creativity of their pastries and drink menu. I got the Hōjicha strawberry latte (like a strawberry matcha but with Hōjicha), which was very good. I really enjoyed the earthy, roasted notes of the tea paired with the sweet strawberry puree. I also tried the Matcha Yuzu Lemonade, which was absolutely delicious and so refreshing. Yuzu and matcha are a perfect combination! We got two pastries: The kojinut carmelized onion ricotta miso quiche and the mochi cinnamon roll. It was so hard to choose, everything in the pastry case looked phenomenal. The quiche had a great balance of flavors, and the squash inside was perfectly tender. The cinnamon roll was indulgent and absolutely perfect. I loved how crispy the outside was, compared to the chewy mochi interior. It wasn't too sweet, and had an incredible cinnamon flavor. There is some indoor and outdoor seating, but the outdoor seating is definitely better since the inside can get a little crowded with people waiting to order/pickup. Overall, I can't wait to come back and try more of Saku Saku's delicious pastries! read more

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