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Amphora
DC Metro locations
Amphora is the 24 hour diner that happens to have an amazing bakery. I had always know Amphora as a Vienna Diner that made a great cake. After some research I discovered that Amphora has an excellent reputation as a great local bakery and also as a catering service. Holidays, wedding, and special events are all covered. I love the cakes, my husband still longs for the eggs benedict at 4am.
Best Buns Bread Company
4010 28th Street South
Arlington VA 22206
703-578-1500
Best Buns is brought to you by the folks who oversee the Great American Restaurant chain. Best Buns Bread Co. bakes daily for all of the Great American Restaurants. Anyone who has indulged in the bread at Sweetwater or Coastal Flats will appreciate the Best Buns offering. In addition to baked goods and desserts, the shop also offers sandwiches, soups and salads. The shop is located in the charming Shirlington Village Shopping Center. While you're there check out Carlyle Grand, Guapos and the Curious Grape. Noteworthy, Best Buns Bread Co. was voted "Best Bakery" and "Best Desserts" by Washingtonian Magazine.
Chicago Bakery Inc.
11266 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring MD 20902
301-949-2277
Tasty cakes and desserts!
Corner Bakery
Check website for DC Metro locations
Panini's, pasta and tasty desserts, Corner Bakery has it all! This is a chain that brings a very personal touch to each of its locations. Noteworthy, Corner Bakery has a great kid's menu with some healthy alternatives. Thankfully they passed on the chicken nuggets but do offer a PB & J.
Eastern Market
7th Street & North Carolina Avenue, SE
Washington DC 20003
202-544-0083
Here it is the mecca of DC Farmers' Markets. The market has one of the largest assortment of wares that I have seen at a farmers' market. There are parking lot filled to the brim with local artisans' work, antiques and crafts. From there you graduate onto a number of local outdoor street vendors with an assortment fresh vegetables, fruit and even clothing at some stations. Finally make your way into the circa late 1800s South Hall market building. It is alive with activity and filled with meats, cheeses, flowers and lots of tasty made-to-order foods. The farmers' market is open year round, six days a week.
Edible Incredibles
11919-A Freedom Drive
Reston VA 20190
703-437-6660
Absolutely sinful is the best way to describe Edible Incredibles. While planning my daughter's Christening celebration, I discovered this cozy little dessert haven in Reston Town Center. The store has become extremely popular since opening its doors in 2003. The shop's owners are wonderful people that want nothing more than please their customers. Even the folks at the Washington Post have given major kudos to this cozy establishment. Note, the store dishes up complimentary cake and candy tastings the last Sunday of every month from 1pm - 4pm.
Free For All Cupcakes
www.freeforallcupcakes.com
Free For All has cupcakes for all—people with dairy and/or egg allergies, people who have a gluten intolerance, vegans, health nuts who only do organic, and anyone who just wants a great cupcake. The original cupcakes are perfect for any cupcake-lover with a discerning palate, and the gluten-free cupcakes, vegan cupcakes, and organic cupcakes are perfect for anyone preferring an alternative to the old-fashioned cupcake. Cupcakes are made with all-natural ingredients in a completely nut-free facility and are anything but taste-free.
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Gold Crusted Baking Co. Inc.
501 E. Monroe Avenue
Alexandria VA 22301
703-549-0420
Junior's Most Fabulous Cheesecake & Desserts
On the web
It just doesn't get any better than Juniors. I was first introduced to Junior's via a Valentine's Day gift. Not sure that is the best use for Junior's, but rest assure the cheesecake was gone in a day! Junior's is the perfect gift for holidays, a "thank you" or just to satisfy your own sweet tooth. Based in NYC, this 50+ year establishment branched out to the web. Orders can be placed online.
Marvelous Market
DC Metro locations
Bethesda MD 20814
301-986-0555
Marvelous Market has tasty sandwiches, desserts and a diverse selection of cheeses to help you create the perfect lunch.
Maxim Bakery
2065 University Blvd E Ste C
Hyattsville MD 20783
301-422-3188
Mom's Apple Pie
220 Loudoun Street SE
Leesburg VA 20176
703-771-8590
Simply the best the pie I have ever tasted! Despite having lived in Northern Virginia for close to a decade, I had never heard of Mom's. During a trip to Old Town Leesburg, my husband and I discovered this gem. Mom's bakes pies fresh everyday with all natural ingredients that are grown on the family farm in Leesburg. After sampling the amazing offering of pies and cookies, it was easy to see why Mom's has fan everywhere. Food Network did a great segment on the shop on Road Tested DC. Even the folks on Food Network fell in love with the blackberry pie. Everything is so good and the staff is wonderful! Noteworthy, if you can't make it to Leesburg, Mom's has shops in Sterling and Herndon. Yum!
Panera's
Located throughout the Maryland and Virginia. Check website for the location nearest you.
Panera's offers a great respite for moms and dads. Grab one of their delectable offerings and cozy up to a table with your laptop. Panera's offers Wi-Fi, cozy seating and a great cup of Joe. Enjoy!
Stellas Bakery Inc.
11510 Rockville Pike Ste D
Rockville MD 20852
301-231-9026
Mousse, cakes, cookies and pastries. Run don't walk to this delectable Rockville gem.
Sticky Fingers Bakery Inc.
1904 18th St NW
Washington DC 20009
202-299-9700
Sticky Fingers Bakery is a rare find. This bakery has managed to do the impossible and create an amazing sticky bun that is dairy-free, egg-free and gluton free. The shop was recently featured on Food Network's Road Tested program. Paula Deen's boys loved these sticky buns and they typically don't spare any calories in their food choices. Locals are also raving about this small shop in DC on Park Street, NW. It has a cult like following with customers who have dairy and/or egg allergies. Noteworthy, attention all vegans’, Sticky Fingers offers a great line up of mac-n-cheese, veggie chili dogs and lots of dairy-free, egg-free sweets. Who would have thought soy could taste this good?
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