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CakeLove
1506 U St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 588-7100
www.cakelove.com
Lawyer-turned-baker Warren Brown opened Cakelove in 2002 on U Street, and since has opened six other locations in the metro D.C. area. Layered cakes, cupcakes, pies and various other treats make up the menu of this local treasure. Across U Street sits Love Café, a cozy neighborhood coffee bar that offers sandwiches, salads, and, of course, cake slices and cupcakes.
Sticky Fingers Bakery
1370 Park Rd. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20010
(202) 299-9700
www.stickyfingersbakery.com
Washington City Paper readers voted Sticky Fingers as D.C.’s Best Bakery and Best Vegan Restaurant in 2010, drawing both vegan and non-vegan foodies to Columbia Heights. The non-dairy cupcakes, cookies and other treats are joined by a full brunch menu, lunch dishes such as chili dogs and made-to-order sandwiches, and even ginger dog treats. Did we mention it’s all vegan?
Firehook Bakery
1909 Q St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 588-9296
912 17th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 429-2253
555 13th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-0951
www.firehook.com
The quintessential cozy neighborhood bakery comes to life inside Firehook Bakery’s walls. This D.C. staple has been around since 1992 and has expanded to 11 locations in D.C. and Virginia. Fresh breads, warm coffee and an array of baked goods has led Firehook Bakery to become one of W magazine’s top five bakeries in the world – it’s certainly one of the best bakeries in Washington, D.C.