A whole wheat based bakery? Sign me up. Better yet, their grains are locally sources and they create fresh milled sourdough. I'm on a kick with trying new whole grains, wheat berries, etc. so this bakery was calling my name. I also loved that they offered some unique pastries that I hadn't seen elsewhere. We ended up picking out four of their pastries and coffee drinks to have breakfast on-site as a family. In our typical tradition, we cut everything into fourths and the whole family tries every pastry (everyone wins... ;). We thoroughly enjoyed both the savory and sweet (chocolate) options. I could see how this would be an acquired taste for some. I loved being able to peak into the kitchen to see the big oven and where all the magic happens. I also appreciated their sweet neighborhood location and the big windows offering lots of natural light. Overall, a positive and tasty experience. read more

A really cool spot! Decent amount of seating throughout and a bit of an odd shape, but I love seeing the bakers hard at work in the back. Cardamom bun didn't really do it for us, but maybe it just isn't to our taste since I know it's a popular item here. Frittata was really nice, great flavor from the garlic especially! Whole wheat croissant was delightful, just added a little more nuttiness - definitely proof you can make a delicious whole wheat croissant! Excellent iced coffee and a solid latte. We'll be back to try some of the other pastries and gnab a baguette! read more

Adding a few more pastries to the list Financier was delicious, but also very sweet. Monkey bread, very sticky, as it should be, and you can really taste the whole grains The scone was a bit too dry for me, and the fruit inside of it was a bit offputting? But nonetheless, the texture was good and enough sweetness. read more

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I came for a sweet treat and left with the most flavorful baguette. I stopped in midweek in the morning so there were almond croissants and baguettes. I love that they post what times different products will be ready so you can plan your visit accordingly. The croissant was delicious. I sat outside at a table and entered into a minor territorial dispute with a chickadee over its right to try and steal crumbs... I won, but learned not to sit outside with my treats. I brought the baguette home and ate it over the course of a few days slathered with butter and strawberry jam. It was so delicious that I came back a week later and picked up another baguette with a strawberry matcha latte. My only complaint is that the strawberry flavor was an extra $1.50 and I could neither see nor taste it in my drink. read more

Seylou - Almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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One of the city's best bakery's in my opinion. One of the first things that drew me to Seylou was the fact the they mill their own grains in house and that they use whole grains at that. They never skip on quality, which is a testament to why they seemingly always sellout on weekends. If you get nothing else, then at least get the almond croissant. read more

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Tasty whole grain pastry with feta. Love the concept. Definitely expensive and taste healthy but love that this place exists. Would come back. read more

Seylou is an amazing bakery in DC. It's unique in its commitment to the baking process and to milling its own flour. The bread products we received from them were special and the flavor profiles more complex because of this authenticity. We loved the inventive items we got there. It was popular with a line out the door even in the early afternoon. Many things were sold out by then - typical for a bakery. Expensive but around the mean for DC. We will continue to go back - earlier in the day next time. read more

Coffee done right finally!! Amazing pastry. Few GF options, it will be awesome to see more. My #1 place for coffee in DC read more

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A fun healthy bakery that uses whole grains in their pastries!! Definitely pricey (I almost always spend $20+ when I go) but worth the occasional treat. They have a hearty egg sandwich that my friends all loooved, but I thought was just ok. Their coffee is excellent, and I had a tasty fruit pastry that I'll definitely reorder next time. There's a long line on weekends and seating can get tricky. They also offer pizza Wednesday's (again, pricey - like $30-35 for a small/mid size pie) but I plan to try this next week! Overall, solid 4 stars, not my favorite coffee shop in DC but definitely worth a visit/revisit. read more

Such a cute cafe that is hidden away in mount vernon. A definite new go to spot that is loved by the locals.The barista was so friendly and remembered peoples names and families. You walk in, there is all the pastries and kitchen there so you see the process of what's being made. Interior was on point. I ordered the maple iced latte with whole milk - 9/10 actually so good and perfectly sweet without being too sweet. Herb garlic labneh & feta croissant scroll 8/10: super flaky yum I want to try their breads bc that's their speciality. I'm not a huge fan of feta but this was amazing!! read more

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A very interesting cafe! I've never thought to make croissants with any other kind of flour, and I was very impressed with the layers thru were able to achieve! The whole grain flour added a bit of grit, almost nuttiness to the pastry. Their matcha latte was fine, nothing particularly exciting but refreshing to have with the croissant! There's some seating inside and outside. Would recommend trying! read more

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Seylou is known for their variety of bread and baked goods, but they also have a whole coffee menu! Upon walking in, we see bags and bags of different grains and behind the counter where we order, there were loaves and loaves of freshly baked bread. There's not a lot of seating, but we managed to find a table for the four of us this past Saturday afternoon. NITRO - 4.50 I thought this was going to be a 12 oz cup (for the standard small), but it was more like 8 oz! However, it was creamy and chocolatey, and I enjoyed the nitro cold brew. CHOCOLATE ALMOND CROISSANT - 6.75 Dang, pastries be costing a lot these days. This was a nice item to share with my friend, but the croissant was dense. The center of the croissant had a similar texture to bread but there were still a few flaky layers on top. Texture wise, it was on the harder side, unlike the soft and fluffy croissants that usually come to mind. Lots of chocolate and almonds, which ended up being very messy. Overall, it was enjoyable, but I'll try a different pastry next time. My friend got the butter coffee which is drip coffee + butter. This was a very unique drink that ended up being savory and rich, so I'll have to get it the next time I'm here. Another friend got the matcha latte which was weirdly grainy with too much milk. She didn't like it, unfortunately. read more

Seylou - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Neighborhood coffee shop. Friendly quick service. It's a bakery that serves morning coffee and other morning drinks to start your day. This is the place you want to start your busy day with. These bakers start earlier than you. So the ambience of this place is about the hustle but swooping down and enjoying the process. Smells like morning read more

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Was expecting more from this cafe! Nothing really excited me when I went in and was hard to figure out the flavours of each item. The girl behind the counter was very nice and told me what they had that day and I went with the rhubarb, strawberry and hazelnut scone. The hazelnut overpowered everything else and all I could taste was hazelnut. Slightly disappointed! read more

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Seylou is one of the best local bakeries DC has to offer. Nestled between the neighborhoods of Logan Circle and Shaw, they offer a variety of baked goods and coffee selections to match any person's taste. I absolutely love their vegetable pastries and cold brew, and I order them regularly when I venture here in the morning. Every Wednesday evening they also offer their pizza, which you can order ahead and pick up in the store. While a little on the expensive side, it is quite large and tastes so good. I always have leftovers for the next day. The service is always quick and they offer both indoor and outdoor seating if you'd like to sit and enjoy your purchases at their location. Definitely make sure you get to Seylou soon! read more

Seylou - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Absolutely amazing pastries with friendly staff and a great atmosphere. We ended up getting what she called the french onion soup pastrie (but i think it's real name was something else) and it was wonderful. Super rich with strong cheese and layers of well cooker onion that were just underneath. The bread itself was fluffy and a bit chewy as well. The staff was super friendly, great with recommendations, and was able to heat up our pastrie pretty fast. The atmosphere is bright with lots of natural light coming in and a sleek design. The seating fills up fast but the line wasn't too long. read more

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I tried them at a farmer's market and was sufficiently convinced that I wanted to see the store. I applaud this place for its local and regional focus. There are some quality baked goods here. As a cafe, it leaves something to be desired. I ordered what I thought was a big loaf and ended up being a smaller one, though it was full of as many seeds as could possibly be expected. The labeling was puzzling and the loaves were a bit far for my eyes apparently. A rye cookie was distinctive and on point, and while I mistakenly ended up with a bag of crostini instead of the croutons I thought I was buying, the slightly larger pieces will have no trouble finding a use. I appreciated the option for a golden milk, but in reality it was about 50% golden foam. The shop was cramped, and the price was premium. I'd come back for baked goods, but wouldn't be that interested in dining in. read more

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What's not to like about this bakery? The food, service and ambience are all to die for, and it's a 100% whole grain bakery! As a baker myself, I was THOROUGHLY impressed. What I tried: - Pan au levain loaf: oh my gosh, this fresh bread loaf did not last more than a week. Beautiful tight crumb w a slight chew. You can really tell that the owner of the bakery really knows their stuff. - Cardamom bun: I'm not usually a cardamom fan, but if you are, these would be right up your alley because the cardamom is so well pronounced and the dough was just so pillowy & soft. It was so hard to believe that it was whole grain. - Regular croissant: the whole grain really worked here as the croissant had a more satisfying bite to it whilst still maintaining those flaky layers. - Chocolate croissant: also delicious but I think I would've preferred a bit more of the dark chocolate. - Cinnamon roll w maple ricotta frosting: This one I surprisingly really enjoyed and it had a very unique flavor. I'm not sure it's reminiscent of a classic cinnamon roll but the frosting paired with the beautiful roll was simply a delish bite. - Rye brown butter chocolate chip: so I'm personally a fan of cakey cookies so this hit for me. Solid chunks of chocolate throughout paired w the nutty brown butter base was just exquisite. - Caramelized onion bialy: this one has got to be my favorite. It was just the perfect level of sweet and tangy, caramelized filling and nutty exterior from the bun. - Double chocolate spelt: this one was probably the most unique something that I've never tasted anything like it before. Not one of my favorites, but I loved learning about how spelt can be used in baking! read more

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I was the first person to enter the shop when it opened at 8 but a line soon followed. I ordered a vanilla bean oat milk latte and it was so good. I also had a savory cross isn't with labneh, feta and spinach. I had questions about the ingredients and although there was a line behind me, the cashier eagerly answered my questions. It's pricey. $17 for a latte and a pastry, but I don't regret it. The shop itself is really gorgeous and there's plenty of seating for those who are looking for that work from the coffee shop vibe. I'll definitely be back. read more

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I've tried most of the bread bakeries in DC proper and Seylou is cranking out the best loaves. They select special grains and then mill them themselves, so of course it will be excellent. They also do a long ferment, making the loaves more flavorful and easier to digest - win, win. I've also tried several of their pastries, which I would call rustic and delicious. On Wednesdays they make pizza, which is also excellent, but not the best in the city. Why not 5-stars? The sticker shock for their bread is real. I understand what goes into their process and I appreciate it, but one of their loaves was $18. Their matcha latte is also very sad, it was pale green and had very little flavor. I'm sure their coffee is great, but if you aren't doing matcha well, maybe don't offer it. Overall, one of the best bakeries in DC (maybe the best) and worth a visit! read more

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Update to my review - the croissants are still great, but the last 3 loaves I have purchased were just this side of burned (maybe even slightly burned). I'm still so glad they sell soy allergy safe bread, but I do wish it was baked slightly differently. read more

The freshest pastries I've ever had. We heard about this place from a well known bakery in Raleigh. They mill their own grain which isn't too common so we knew we had to come. You could tell the locals knew this place was good despite maintaining a low profile. We got half a loaf of rustic sourdough bread, a regular and almond croissant then a cinnamon bun. Bonus - we were able to take home some starter! read more

Seylou - Almond croissant, cinnamon bun - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious local cafe and bakery - went for a dc day trip. Pastries are moist and fluffy, can't go wrong! read more

Seylou - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

LOVE Seylou's whole wheat bread & pastries! Their bread are chewy and favorful. I am a fan of dark bread, and really enjoyed their horse and rustica bread. If you're newer to the game, go with their lightest bread! Their breads generally taste healthy, which I love, but my husband is not a fan of the "burnt taste" as he describes it :/ so you might or might not like Seylou depending on your taste. We both admit the quality of all their bread is 100/100! Definitely on the pricier side: three loaves of bread, one chocolate croissant and a bialy (bagel) came out to be $70! I crave their whole wheat sourdough bread from time to time, and it's an excuse for me to make the trip out to DC :) They close pretty early, so plan your trip accordingly. Everyone there is SUPER nice. The place is small but the rotation is quick. read more

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Got the chocolate croissant! It really is incredible that they produce pastries with whole wheat that still taste just as good (it's probably the butter haha). Love their commitment to sourcing local grains. Go early if you want to get certain pastries because they will probably sell out! I wish the inside had a little more space but it is cool to see the oven and the prep space in the back. read more

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So good we came back twice in the same day on our two day trip to DC! The girl behind the counter even remembered us. We loved having breakfast here. It was a quiet space even though it was somewhat busy. The pastries had a good variety between savory and sweet and service was friendly and great! Really enjoyed the corn pastry. They also run buy one get one 50% off for their loafs of bread later in the day. Would become a regular if I lived here. read more

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The interior of this place is so beautiful. Rustic and exposed brick with a modern edge to it. The staff are all incredibly friendly and accommodating. I just got an iced matcha latte and it was great. Even though there was a line out front, it went very quickly. Definitely check them out for baked goods and drinks! read more

Seylou - Matcha latte - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is an amazing bakery, to be clear. It's just a little too pricey, in my opinion. I got the daily fruit pastry, an almond and cherry danish. It was delicious and set itself apart from other great pastries I've had in the past with its distinctive whole wheat flavor. The flavor felt more developed and a little earthy. But, coming in at almost $7, I don't think I can really justify coming here very often. It's worth a stop as a treat though. read more

Seylou - fruit pastry of the day (almond and cherry danish) - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love a good quality bakery with whole grain, locally sourced, fresh milled sourdough. It's a rarity. I even bought an einkorn loaf with these pastries. Believe me when I say you can taste the quality! There is so much flavor from the sourdough and whole wheat . Nothing like I've tasted before. I highly recommend anything that is plain too like a regular croissant to really taste the difference. The ambiance is such a cute small cafe. Pretty quiet but quickly filled up with customers even at 8am. read more

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The food at Seylou is delicious! I went on a recent Saturday mid-day and got a Veggie Focaccia slice, an iced Americano and a chocolate croissant to go. There aren't a lot of tables but I was lucky to grab one of the few and ate my Veggie Focaccia slice. It was very tasty and I was happy with my choice! The iced Americano seemed to mainly be ice so that was more of a disappointment but the little bit of drink I did have was very good. One thing to note is that for the pastries there were no prices listed on the menu. Adding the prices would have been a nice touch so I could know how much I expected everything to be. read more

Not sure if it was an off day of it my taste buds were off but I ordered 4/5 different things and none were particularly enjoyable, they all were underwhelming unfortunately. I really wanted it to be good since it's an easy trip from my place but I guess on the upside it'll save me money but on the whole I was pretty disappointed with all the pastries I got (I didn't order any bread). So I won't be rushing to come back read more

I'd rate their baked goods a 10/10! I tried their plain croissant & it was delicious and baked perfectly! Their chai latte tasted very watered down which was disappointing. They did have milk alternatives which was a plus and staff was friendly! I loved that I could watch the bakers in the back actively making the baked goods! read more

Perfect bakery for people who like whole wheat as you can really taste the whole grain flavor in all their pastries. The croissants are amazing and perfectly flaky and the rye brown butter chocolate chip cookie is soft, chewy, and moist with just the right amount of chocolate. I'm not a huge whole grain fan so it's not my personal preference, but objectively I think their pastries are super well-made! I also tried the vanilla bean latte which was also very good - it had a nice strong coffee flavor and was the perfect amount of sweetness. The inside is a nice place to chill or work and I love that you can watch and smell the pastries being made! read more

I've been to seylou a million times and can't recommend it enough. This weekend we went and they had a matcha fruit tart. They also had amazing focaccia pizza slices. Can't say enough good things about Seylou. The double chocolate chip cookie also a good buy. read more

Seylou - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Seylou is very much an acquired taste. The flavors are very whole wheat and sourdough heavy. I've had their croissants which are pretty good, but again, an aquifer taste. Recently went with a friend and got a slice of their focaccia. They weren't sure what was in it but charge me for a meat slice even though it turns out there was no meat in it. The flavors were good but it was clearly someone's first time working there. The slice cost about $7 all things included. It was good but I certainly wouldn't make it a regular thing. I like how everything is local and you can buy the mini loaves of bread. Also they have tap water right on the drink counter which is nice! Seating is hard to come by, but plenty of parks within a ten minute walk. read more

Seylou - Bakeries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

a popular bakery on the weekends, the best during late summer or early fall! so charming and the most friendly baristas. their pastries are delicious read more

Not sure how I feel about this place yet. It'll require further mental gymnastics to determine whether this place is actually good, or just fancy. If you're looking for something sweet, this is probably not your place. If you like nutty, toasty flavors, it probably is. While I didn't enjoy the rhubarb almond scone (no rhubarb flavor, just nutty), I do enjoy the Bird Bread as a GF option (which is apparently supposed to be nutty, hence the name). Their nitro cold brew is delicious, but probably the smallest coffee:dollar ratio I've seen yet in DC. The VIBE, however, is incredible. I unfortunately am a sucker for a vibe. In a very commercial city, it's hard to find someplace that is and vibes local. This is certainly a beautiful space in a beautiful neighborhood, and evokes a cozy energy isolated from DC's shiny lacquer. Overall, I'd say this place is a matter of taste. If you're partial to what they offer, it might just be your local gem. read more

A bit expensive but still a very solid iced vanilla latte. The bakery itself was very cute but I am not sure I would come back for coffee again given the price. The baked goods seemed lovely though so I would come back for that alone! read more

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I needed a place to spend some time before meeting someone for lunch, so I decided to go into seylou and read for a bit. I got a chocolate croissant which I only realized later was whole wheat. I'd never had that before but it was really good! The dough was soft and it had a good amount of chocolate. I sat by the window and read for a bit before heading out. It was a great cafe and I'd love to try their fresh breads and coffee another time. I also see them at the farmers market each week and they're always busy which has to be a good sign. read more

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I love Seylou! There's always a great selection of pastries and bread that is updated daily that you can check on their website. One of my favorites is the cinnamon roll. It's not too sweet and overpowering like others, just the right balance. It's a great place to grab a pastry and coffee and hang out. Space is limited and gets busy on the weekend, so get here early! read more

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