I cannot believe that it's come to this...but it needs to be said. This past Sunday I had the displeasure of eating an overpriced ($90), bland, atrocious looking cake that had no business being consumed by anyone. Stella's used to make my birthday cakes growing up; and while I wasn't fond of Napoleon, they were known for it. Well, not anymore. Not sure if they switched owners or lost the desire to make anything remotely tasty, but what on Earth happened?! The cake was stale, the fondant tasted like cheap candy, the sides were sunken so the middle had this odd protruding shape, the cream was tasteless, and it looked average at best. That's being generous. We were celebrating a special occasion only for it to be ruined by their vanilla cake. Everyone at the party looked confused. Like how did this happen? Who is baking? Which recipe are they using? I'm, in a word, appalled. read more

Stella's Bakery - Vanilla cake - Bakeries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

This is by far my favorite place to order cakes in the DMV. The cakes and fruit tarts are an ongoing staple for my family's birthdays/celebrations. Because my family enjoys subtle--and not overpowering--sweetness in desserts, this European bakery offers the perfect selections. We consistently order the mousse cakes for celebrations and fruit tarts for smaller functions or just as a random treat. Cakes can be preordered (3 days ahead of pickup) or purchased on-site; they offer a complimentary custom message on the cakes. For certain holidays, such as Mother's Day, they offer heart-shaped cakes which makes the cake even more special. Our favorite cake to order is the white and dark chocolate mousse cake. We hardly ever have leftovers because everyone gets seconds or thirds the cakes are light, subtly sweet and airy. To be honest, everything I have had at Stella's is amazing, and I've had their cakes since childhood. The staff members are patient, kind and informative of serving instructions/suggestions. Highly recommend! read more

I've been going to Stella's for many years and still think it's one of the best bakeries in Montgomery County. I love their eclairs and almond croissants. read more

So overpriced!! They nickel and dime you too, which leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

To start out a nice young Lady waited on me the receipt said Mackenzie she was very nice. Picked up a "cement cake" for my daughters birthday. This cake was so dry and hard and turned out to be a major disappointment. I returned it the following day and got the third degree about it from multiple employees. They did finally credit the sale after a while. Not a word about how a birthday party was ruined or an apology just here's your credit slip. My wife works at one of the schools nearby and they order from Stella's all the time. Not to mention I got stuck picking up a lot of those cakes for the school there. Not anymore.... read more

I am writing this to share some disappointing news regarding our recent purchases. My family and I have been loyal customers for decades, and we truly love their cakes and pies. However, we have noticed a recurring issue lately where about half of the cakes we buy are stale. While we stayed quiet initially because we value their business, this has now happened roughly 15 times. It has become especially upsetting during important moments; we had a stale cake for my uncle's 60th birthday, and again yesterday for a recovery celebration. We were mortified to serve it to our guests. read more

The cake- Grand Marnier is a family fave for several decades!! Service is still friendly but you have to taste the soft moist cake w choc chips and taste of marnier read more

Stella's Bakery - Grand Marnier - Bakeries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

This bakery is One of the best! You should try their cakes to see how fresh and delicious they are they are!

We shopped at Stella's for years. We were very happy with their service up until last week. They made the wrong cake for our daughter's birthday party and they didn't accept their mistake. The manager didn't even listen what I was trying to say on the phone and she rudely hung up the phone. How can an employee who was taking the order does not know the difference between chocolate truffle and black/white cake? When we were picking up the order, they offered us 6 inch cake instead of 8 inch cake. The cake wasn't enough for our guests so we refused. Stella should train their employees better and focus more on communication skills with their customers if they want to be in busines. read more

WOW!! One forkful of Stella's dark & white chocolate mousse and I was done. Subtle, rich, and absolutely not your average 'cake'. It was an impromptu gathering and so we ordered slices which looked so scrumptious, I forgot to take a photo because...well, priorities. I'll be making my way back to sample a few more of their patisserie-level creations, because clearly this needs further investigation. read more

Wow !!! I missed this place . They have so many sweet down there and so nice sweet people from my lovely country Greece .l will come back soon read more

The cake was extremely disappointing in taste. I regret spending $30 on it and would not purchase from this bakery again. read more

Coming from a European background, we find Stella's Bakery marvelous. Their cakes and pastries rival patisserie in Europe with their delicate flavors, and decorations. They are light, never overly sweet or cloying. Our family orders cakes from this bakery for all special occasions. You won't be disappointed! read more

I have been going to this place for over 10 years and my wife's family has been going on for longer. Bakery is amazing! My favorite and mostly the only I get is their black and white cake. They do offer many other items and can accommodate most palettes. Inside is very small and if there is a line, you will stand outside . Team is friendly and never had any bad customer service even when they are super busy, usually holiday times. read more

Stella's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

We are so lucky to have this hidden gem in Rockville. I come here on the week days only because on the weekends they have long waits out of the door and many things sell out. Their brioche is amazing their shortbread cookies and baklava are also amazing. Now that valentines is approaching they have lots of chocolates as well. read more

Love! I had heard of this bakery from someone else who lived nearby, but never knew it existed because it's around to the left side of the shopping plaza. I luckily had my first experience here today when they weren't busy--there is a queue rope that goes all of the way outside, so it looks like it can get insane. I wandered in (unaware of the rope line since no one was in it) and gazed at the cases and someone quickly helped me. I tried a box full of the Turkish hand pies and they were so flakey and delicious! They didn't make it home as I inhaled them in the car. I also had a Mille feuille that was to die for but uber messy. (Thankfully not inhaled in the car.) I also bought some mini fruit tarts and baklava. They had cookies, whole cakes, chocolates, whole tarts, fresh bread, and more. Everything was delicious and will be back for more! read more

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We would always go there for birthdays and other holidays. The bread is delicious and I love the chocolate truffle cake

Cake was comically bad and dry (borderline stale). Went in the trash. A $2 box of Betty Crocker is better. Sadly, I do not recommend.

My absolute favorite bakery. Everything is made with precision and love. My favorites are the mixed fruit tart, pear tart, napoleon fruit cake, Italian napoleon, eclair, linzer cookies, and today, enjoyed their strawberry shortcake. Light, decadent, and just pretty. read more

Stella's Bakery - Strawberry shortcake - Bakeries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Stella's is a Rockville staple. The have a great selection of rich and delicious cakes and pastries to choose from.

So we all know I'm a gluten free maven, but I won't say no to high quality treats - especially when it is being gifted. This place has been a watering hole for soooo long, and from the quality of the products to the kindness of the people who work there, it is solid !! The grand marnier mouse cake is light- airy - NOT sugary overly sweet - and just delightful. It is very much a celebration cake, and alway's a win! read more

Stella's Bakery - grand marnier cake - bday customization - Bakeries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

It's rare to find a place that feels this calm yet full of life. The staff was friendly in a quiet, respectful way not pushy at all. Everything on the counter looked inviting, and it was hard to choose just one. What I loved most was how the whole space made me slow down. Sometimes that's all you need a warm place, a good bite, and a little peace. read more

I walked into this bakery just for a quick snack, but ended up staying longer than I thought. The blueberry crumble cake caught my eye it was buttery, had a crunchy topping, and the blueberries tasted fresh and slightly tart. What really stood out was how balanced the sweetness was. It didn't overwhelm my palate, just gently lingered. The place had this soft indie music playing, and the smell of warm pastries made everything feel extra cozy. Honestly, such a nice little break in the middle of my day., read more

Just happened to be by and found this nice bakery. Everyone was very helpful as I didn't know what to get for the pastries. Bread and pastries were all really good. read more

They have very good pastry, but their staff should be more trained more friendly, and use plastic gloves when they pack your order!

This place has some great items and some that aren't worth it. Those little fruit tarts are amazing, best I've had ever I think. Those little pastries with meat, spinach and cheese are also so good. They are perfectly light and filled. They're a little over $1.50 each. The chocolate cake we got isn't very sweet and is also light. The baguette and biscotti i would pass on. read more

Stella's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Ordered cakes for birthdays and the holidays. It was a hit and went well since moving back East from West a yr ago. Needed a go -to bakery in town for celebrations. Found it in Stella's. Also has lots of little sweets and treats. Enjoyed their mini napoleons, cookies. Definitely will be back. read more

I recently heard of Stella's after my surprise birthday cake was ordered from here and wanted to share the magic that was made! My cake was the dark and white chocolate mousse cake, with a very smooth and even consistency! The ingredients, although were present in every bite, was not an overly rich texture and so you could taste the flavors evenly without feeling like you'd get diabetes in three business days. The icing was also quite light but tasty, also with a smooth consistency. Every slice effortlessly went through my fork and I was excited to keep eating the cake. I also noticed that the mousse, which was added within the cake as a layer, had a very light texture as well that complimented every bite--almost felt like I was eating an ice cream cake without the brain freeze! We ensured that the cake was refrigerated and so with further slices we had the next day, the consistency and flavor remained intact. I would love to try other flavors if they are anything close to what I had on my birthday :) read more

Stella's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I ordered 6 mini fruit tarts for around $10. The fruits were fresh and eating it gave somewhat of a refreshing feeling. I'm glad it wasn't too sweet. read more

Stella's Bakery - Mini fruit tarts - Bakeries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

If this bakery was close to me, I would have a serious addiction! My family frequently comes here for our Sunday dinners and special occasions. I love to make trips here for their macarons. They are only $1.75 so its makes it even better. I had one of my Birthday cakes made here. Its recommended to place an order a head of time,.especially with COVID. My cake was delicious small chocolate cake. Which did not last very long and now I wished it was a little bigger. My cake was just perfect the icing itself was delectable. The cake part was moist and with plenty of flavor packed inside. They have bakery inside with plenty of goodies. However, its best to get here early, or place a special order. My family loves to order the Challah bread for special holidays and their fruit tarts for desserts. Both are a must haves if you come here. Plan to wait especially during the pandemic. Only a few are allowed to come inside. Staff here are very helpful and friendly. read more

Stella's Bakery - Perfect Bday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

This is still one of my favorite places to frequent. It is also my go to place for cake. I have never been disappointed by the cakes or desserts here. I have been coming here for a very long time. I think around 20 years now. Maybe more. I still remember myself as a child getting the fruit cake for my birthday. My parents always mention this place for cake and it has always stuck with me. The only downside is the small parking lot - like really tight to maneuver and may be detrimental to your car if you are not careful with the hill and bumps. The store itself is quite small. The demand for their cakes are high though and you can see it through how many people come here at any time as well as how many people work here in such a small shop. During the pandemic, they only allow two people to come in to buy at a time while others wait outside to go in. Not bad when it isn't that busy, but could be a nightmare if it rains and you are going at a time everyone is going. The desserts is the reason I love this place. The US is just super sweet. The cakes from other establishments are just filled with overly sweet frosting. However, this place finds that balance of enjoyable natural flavors and is not heavily dependent on sugar. This makes eating large quantities still enjoyable. I remember buying a Costco cake and the frosting was just so sweet I had to scrape the frosting off. I could not eat more than a couple of slices because of the sugar content. The creme inside the cake is truly delicious here. Most of their cakes use the same ingredients and formulas so don't stress over which flavor to get. They don't deviate that much. The macaroons, I think, are better than some of the dedicated macaroon places. The day I came here I bought a whole set. They were fresh, soft and gooey in the middle. The flavors were a bit dim as I couldn't guess the flavors in each of the macaroons, but the taste was there. I couldn't finish the macaroons in the same day so I ate some the next day and they were still soft and gooey. read more

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I went at the recommendation of a friend, and I got there close to closing, so the cases were getting empty. I settled on the Apple strudel and took it home. We ate it for dessert...and it was GOOD. Really, really good. I can't wait to go back and get more. Five stars!! read more

Stella's is a DMV classic. The Dark and White Mousse Cake is so well known! I appreciate that they are open to taking last minute orders/walk-ins as well! read more

I hesitate to write a review for Stella's because everyone else will discover this hidden gem! I believe it is a family run business, since I always see the same gentleman there overseeing the bakery. You can see that every pastry and cake is made with absolute pride. I love the little tarts and apple strudel - all so tasty. The cakes are so delicious too, but the ones with whipped cream could use just a tad more whipped cream! (Coming from someone with a fat tooth! Lol) ope you all enjoy this bakery as much as I do! I can't seem to stop coming here! 03/2019: Just got a birthday cake for my mom. She turned 90 today! The dark and white chocolate mousse cake is to die for!! So soft and moist!! 09/2019: I ordered a dessert platter and cookie platter for a party I was attending. They were a hit! Everyone especially loved the little desserts and the amaretto cookies! 10/2019: I came by to pick up a cake for a 60th birthday party and wanted to try something different, so I got the Grand Marniér cake. It was FABULOUS! and my very selective son loved it too. I highly recommend it! read more

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The best pastry's on Rockville city. I love it. I definitely recommend to everybody. read more

The best scones ever!! Very affordable and buttery pastries. They have birthday cakes too. Preorder for larger cakes is recommended. read more

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Hands down one of the best bakeries in the DMV. I'm obsessed with their Baklava and their Fruit Custard Cake! Every time I've ordered and taken Stella's baked goods somewhere, everyone immediately falls in love. Highly recommend whether you're just craving baked goods and looking for a good bakery or if you have an event coming up and want to order a cake! read more

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To say that I'm impressed is an understatement! Stella's Bakery is simply fantastic! The layout and presentation is vibrant & bright, the staff are really helpful, and they have a wide array of delicious European pastries, cakes, cookies, and many other treats! There is something for everyone to enjoy here read more

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I am surprised to read so many good reviews about this bakery. If you think that cakes sold at Stella bakery are good, it means that you never had a good cake in your life. Mine ended up in my backyard in the compost corner and not even fauna is touching it. European bakery? Being Italian I can tell you that this place is very far from making European sweets; not even close. $40 for an 8" cake makes it also be very expensive for the quality you receive. You can buy better at a vending machine already individually wrapped and avoid meeting rude customer service. I would assess less than zero points for this place. I am not used to leaving such bad reviews, but this time I couldn't avoid it. I'm sorry! read more

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Yes! Stella's has got it going on. If you're reading this review wondering if you should stop in- you should. You don't need to read anymore of the review! However; if you're still reading I'll tell you why we are in love with Stella's. We stopped in on a Saturday around 11am and the place had been open for a couple hours already. Everything was in stock and there were A LOT of choices. It should be noted there are four food cases but after you're done looking you should go to the register to the left when you walk in. Here you'll place your order for all things pastries. We ordered 2 regular croissants, a chocolate croissant, mini leak and potato pie, mini cheese pie, and a slice of the dark chocolate white chocolate mousse cake. The grand total? $9! That was an insane dream because all of the local shops are selling croissants for $3.50 each. The croissants were large and in charge. Super flakey and buttery as always. The chocolate croissant is always a great way to start the day. The mini pies were awesome, if I had to pick one I would get the potato leak one again.... but at less than $1 you might as well try them all. The chocolate(s) mousse cake tasted on point. The white chocolate was more intense than the dark chocolate and I didn't mind it at all. Long story short we are huge fans of Stella's and can't wait to return. I do wish the prices were displayed but since everything is so cheap I didn't mind not knowing until the end. I'm looking forward to returning and trying everything else. Bonus: They can write on Cakes on the spot as well so if you're ever in a bind stop in and grab one. read more

Stella's Bakery - Cakes! You can buy whole or by the slice - Bakeries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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