Nadya Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Does anyone know a Really Good Bakery in the DC area? I'm planning a menu for my birthday party, and even though I had baking ambitions to begin with, I'm looking over the menu right now and there's no way in hell I can cook AND bake for 30 ppl AND keep my looks and spirits as a hostess at least serviceable. So. Need to find a place where I can get desserts worthy of the rest. Will probably be looking for things like coffecake or streusel, not overly creamy or chocolatey. Will also need fancy brunch-y bread assortments for the table, so if I can get both, that'd be very convenient. Please help me out with suggestions, oh you who know better. Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I'd consider hiring mktye if I were you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I'd consider hiring mktye if I were you. In case you think he's kidding, a tip-top restaurant in town recently asked me if I knew of any good pastry cooks, and I referred them to mktye. And don't forget about BCakes by BKeith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Does anyone know a Really Good Bakery in the DC area? I'm planning a menu for my birthday party, and even though I had baking ambitions to begin with, I'm looking over the menu right now and there's no way in hell I can cook AND bake for 30 ppl AND keep my looks and spirits as a hostess at least serviceable. So. Need to find a place where I can get desserts worthy of the rest. Will probably be looking for things like coffecake or streusel, not overly creamy or chocolatey. Will also need fancy brunch-y bread assortments for the table, so if I can get both, that'd be very convenient. Please help me out with suggestions, oh you who know better. Thanks a lot. I like Randolph's in Arlington. It's on Lee Highway, east of Glebe Rd. in the same strip of stores as Arrowine and Crisp and Juicy. Unlike many commercial bakeries, they use only fresh butter in their cakes and pastries. A French friend of mine swears by Patisserie Poupon on Wisconsin in Upper Georgetown. What I've had was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simdelish Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Depending on the date, i'd be happy to help... pm me if interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Take a look at today's food section in the Post, page F5. It sounds as if Natalia's Elegant Creations may be exactly what you are looking for. 571-239-0256/ www.nataliaselegantcreations.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 In case you think he's kidding, a tip-top restaurant in town recently asked me if I knew of any good pastry cooks, and I referred them to mktye.And don't forget about BCakes by BKeith! Ah yes, bkeith, the creator of the ventworm cake. Post 224 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame11 Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Randolphs has fabulous breakfast pastries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 (edited) Whoa, bumping this topic up from way back when..... I've wanted to try out Caboose Cafe in DelRay for some time now..for the breads. They have a schedule of breads which changes up a bit daily. I've had their sandwiches and have been pleased. Haven't been for dinner yet, but plan to try it out. The prices are very low and interestingly, they have an emphasis on ethiopain! Well, now I'm eating the ciabatta bread and it's a winner. Big holes, chewey, moist inside with a crusty outside. I plan on checking out the other daily specialties, including Thursday's challa (for Sat. morning french toast). We have a bottle of Routa's cab sauv (the one the boar prefers) from Planet Wine, as well as cambazola and 4 star Vermont cheddar from Cheesetique I also noticed, as we were in planet wine , totally immersed in the smell of BACON, that they had a cheese "party pack"? (maybe that's not the exact name) but it's 5 cheeses, with descriptors in a bakery box...for $20. Also, you can get a multi pak of wine to accompany it. We're having company next week, and will try that one out! DelRay is so full of gems. editted to add that my Italian husband thinks the ciabatta needs "a bit more salt" Edited October 23, 2005 by monavano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Whoa, bumping this topic up from way back when..... I've wanted to try out Caboose Cafe in DelRay for some time now..for the breads. They have a schedule of breads which changes up a bit daily. I've had their sandwiches and have been pleased. Haven't been for dinner yet, but plan to try it out. The prices are very low and interestingly, they have an emphasis on ethiopain! Well, now I'm eating the ciabatta bread and it's a winner. Big holes, chewey, moist inside with a crusty outside. I plan on checking out the other daily specialties, including Thursday's challa (for Sat. morning french toast). We have a bottle of Routa's cab sauv (the one the boar prefers) from Planet Wine, as well as cambazola and 4 star Vermont cheddar from Cheesetique I also noticed, as we were in planet wine , totally immersed in the smell of BACON, that they had a cheese "party pack"? (maybe that's not the exact name) but it's 5 cheeses, with descriptors in a bakery box...for $20. Also, you can get a multi pak of wine to accompany it. We're having company next week, and will try that one out! DelRay is so full of gems. editted to add that my Italian husband thinks the ciabatta needs "a bit more salt" Caboose also makes a rich, dense, sweet and moist bread pudding from their own bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Mmmmmmmm,,,,,,good to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andelman Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 It is time to turn the talk to the positive. Since there has been much Cakehate going own I would like to add my top spots for pastry/baked goods in the area. Please feel free to chime in. The Swiss Bakery- (Burke)..It is run my Laurie Alleman (former PC at Galileo) and her husband who I think used to do something at Albert Uster. Everything I have had there has been quite good. Nice Swiss/German style cookies, danish, etc...I had a palmier there this morning that was near perfect. (I still need to clean the crumbs out of my car...) Best Buns- (Shirlington).Don't knock it because it is part of a "chain". Their breakfast items are good, as well as their bread. They have a real nice petite olive loaf. The muffins are tasty as well. Patisserie Poupon-(Georgetown) I havent been there in some time, but the croissant I had was memorable, best I have had in the DC area. Any other thoughts, hidden gems, etc...I am always looking for something.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisaB Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 For cakes I love Victoria's Cakery in Fairfax City. Thet also have wonderful lemon Bars and Raspberry Bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Randolph's on Lee Highway next door to Arrowine in Arlington. Beautiful cakes and pastries--made with all butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyy Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 This is a good topic! I'd love some hints from any of you on where in Adams-Mo, Woodley Park, or Dupont, I can go to pick up the best weekend morning croissant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBK Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Cupcakes (and cookies, and anything really!) at Baked and Wired -- on Thomas Jefferson Street in Georgetown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame11 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Since I have already taken on the daunting task of compiling the brunch places, I will gladly compile the list of bakeries. There is some macroon place in Arlington that is good too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principia Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Cupcakes (and cookies, and anything really!) at Baked and Wired -- on Thomas Jefferson Street in Georgetown. You beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 There is some macroon place in Arlington that is good too.. Mother's Macaroons. I've almost gotten hit by cars several times while running across Harrison Street after a meal at Taqueria Poblano or Pie-tanza in search of a chocolate-covered macaroon for dessert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Cupcakes (and cookies, and anything really!) at Baked and Wired -- on Thomas Jefferson Street in Georgetown. I'm partial to their Bee Stings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Landrum Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 For some reason, I always enjoy the cakes and pastries and desserts at Firefly more than at any place. Not an argument about what's best, just what I find to be the most enjoyable and satisfying for their deliciousness and goodness. Never been dissapointed. Never a miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlliK Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Patisserie Poupon-(Georgetown) I havent been there in some time, but the croissant I had was memorable, best I have had in the DC area. I'll second this. Great croissants and other pastries; I also like getting hot chocolate, madeleines and pecan shortbread cookies for an afternoon snack. Only issue is sometimes having to jockey for a table inside - tight space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 For some reason, I always enjoy the cakes and pastries and desserts at Firefly more than at any place. Not an argument about what's best, just what I find to be the most enjoyable and satisfying for their deliciousness and goodness. Never been dissapointed. Never a miss. Ah, but they don't have a storefront just for desserts. Does Firefly do carryout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Shuman's Bakery on S. Washington St. in Alexandria...been there forever, great for Sunday brunch, lazy paper reading and relaxing. Alexandria Pastry Shop in Brad-Lee Shopping Center (next to the wine shop. Two temptations within easy shopping distance) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Do any of you ever make it to The Upper Crust in Middleburg? I've used to love going there as a kid, it was so unique, and as far as I know, still really is. Cow Puddles, Mutton Button (??) and all these yummy bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Do any of you ever make it to The Upper Crust in Middleburg? I've used to love going there as a kid, it was so unique, and as far as I know, still really is. Cow Puddles, Mutton Button (??) and all these yummy bars. Many times. It was great in the early 90s - the best bakery in the Washington area - then went through a down period where they were actually buying their croissants from Vie de France (!), then made a comeback, and now ... I don't know. Does anyone remember a French guy who had a bakery down Indian Head Highway in the general vicinity of Oxon Hill? Whatever happened to him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame11 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Don't forget that custard place in del ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Wilma Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Shuman's Bakery on S. Washington St. in Alexandria...been there forever, great for Sunday brunch, lazy paper reading and relaxing.Alexandria Pastry Shop in Brad-Lee Shopping Center (next to the wine shop. Two temptations within easy shopping distance) I think that Shuman's has become the latest addition to the Firehook family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisaB Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Do any of you ever make it to The Upper Crust in Middleburg? I've used to love going there as a kid, it was so unique, and as far as I know, still really is. Cow Puddles, Mutton Button (??) and all these yummy bars. Is that the one that had the old rickety rocking chair out front? I used to gorge on their lemon bars! They were pure butter and tartness! And their raspberry bars... Are they even still open? Was their name the Upper Crust? That was my absolutely favorite in them olden' days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Is that the one that had the old rickety rocking chair out front? I used to gorge on their lemon bars! They were pure butter and tartness! And their raspberry bars...Are they even still open? Was their name the Upper Crust? That was my absolutely favorite in them olden' days... It's near the safe Safeway. I can imagine a old rocksing chair on the porch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andelman Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Shuman's Bakery on S. Washington St. in Alexandria...been there forever, great for Sunday brunch, lazy paper reading and relaxing.Alexandria Pastry Shop in Brad-Lee Shopping Center (next to the wine shop. Two temptations within easy shopping distance) Shuman' Bakery had been there forever. It is now a Firehook. Which I might add is pretty mediocre in my opinion. The bread there always seems underbaked to me, very pale crust with alot of sourdough flavor, not my personal preference. On the subject of bread, I still think Breadline makes the best bread in DC, hands down. There is also a bread company out of Baltimore called Bonaparte which makes some nice stuff. They used to carry their baguettes at Dean and Deluca, not sure if they do anymore. They had a real nice, almost burnt, crust...quite tasty. They have a retail bakery in Fells Point if you are ever in that neck of the woods.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Bonaparte sells their bread at the Dupont farmer's market. Their baguette is good; their croissants a little loose but tasty. Don, I do remember the guy in Oxon Hill but can't remember his name or the name of his shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I think that Shuman's has become the latest addition to the Firehook family. oh my!! I'm speechless. homogenization, here we come.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyblues Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Randolph's on Lee Highway next door to Arrowine in Arlington. Beautiful cakes and pastries--made with all butter. My boss purchased a sheet cake from Randolph's for my going away party (quitting the job feels so good!) and it was delicious. Chocolate layer cake with chocolate buttercream and a layer of raspberry jam on the bottom. The buttercream was so good, as it actually tasted of chocolate and not like I was eating a stick of butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdcx Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I'd also submit Le Matin De Paris. 7326-A Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA. Korean run, but amazingly cakes and buns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Split off into separate topics: Gold Crust Baking Company (Jacques Gastreaux) The Swiss Bakery (mdt) Desserts by Gerard (mktye) Stella's Bakery (smokey) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Bonaparte sells their bread at the Dupont farmer's market. Their baguette is good; their croissants a little loose but tasty.Don, I do remember the guy in Oxon Hill but can't remember his name or the name of his shop. Bonaparte's bread is excellent. If you have your heart set on getting the bread you want, better call a day ahead and order it. I go early and scarf up as many miches and pain de mies as they let me buy. Their pastries are excellent too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 An out-of-town colleague is asking for a recommendation on a DC bakery where she can order a basket of cookies or brownies. Not exactly sure what she wants it for -- a treat for an in-town friend, perhaps. Based on that sketchy info, where would you recommend? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 From out-of-town perhaps a local chain is easier to deal with than a standalone bakery? They might be better set up to do what your colleague wants than a smaller operation would be. I don't know. I've had their cookies but don't know if I've specifically had brownies: https://www.firehook.com/e-com/index.cfm Last I had from them was a pie that I thought was good: http://www.breadandchocolate.com/menu.htm#Desserts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Last time I had a brownie from Firehook it was on the dry side. Marvelous Market? They used to make a decent brownie, and their salty oat cookies were genuinely delicious. My last sampling was disappointing but perhaps something made to order might be better than buying from the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I'm looking for a decent place near Farragut North or Dupont. I personally find Firehook pretty gross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I'm looking for a decent place near Farragut North or Dupont. I personally find Firehook pretty gross. Have you been to Reeve's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 What bakery around here has really good soft, white sandwich bread? I could make it myself, but I'm not going to have time. I want bread that I can turn into toast points as delivery vehicles for foie gras, and most good bakery bread nowadays is not appropriate, and the best supermarket bread is horrible. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 What bakery around here has really good soft, white sandwich bread? I could make it myself, but I'm not going to have time. I want bread that I can turn into toast points as delivery vehicles for foie gras, and most good bakery bread nowadays is not appropriate, and the best supermarket bread is horrible. Any ideas? Where are you located? Not sure about white sandwich bread but the Swiss Bakery in Burke has some very good product. You may want to give them a call, 703-569-3670. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Yikes. Burke isn't very convenient to me in NW Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Depends on the day of your event, but Atwater's is still participating in the Sunday market at Dupont Circle. I like their breads. Here's the web site in case you wish to contact them to order or find out if the come to town other days: Atwater's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 My event is tomorrow, unfortunately. Maybe I can squeeze making a loaf of bread into my already busy day tomorrow, but I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Then, you're in luck! Maybe. Click link. Read "About Us" and see several DCesque locations on Saturday! N.B. Market on H St closed in late November, so just call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 As I recall, Atwater comes to the Saturday morning Arlington Courthouse farmers' market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 As I recall, Atwater comes to the Saturday morning Arlington Courthouse farmers' market.Indeed, that is documented on the "About Us" link. I need to run out to Virginia tomorrow anyway, so this might just work! Thanks y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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