I adore Praline Bakery! The pistachio chocolate croissant is probably my favorite. The lemon ginger cookies, red velvet cookies, & chocolate Buche de Noel were a triumph during the holiday season. My friends & family were so impressed! The atmosphere was warm & welcoming.
It took a while to make up my mind, but Tamika helped me choose the Walnut Dacquoise ($6), something I haven't had before and really enjoyed. Great service and a sweet way to end the day before heading home.
Philippe Jacques Kradolfer
+4
The Praline Bakery seems large for the few products they had when we visited them. Entering it, as it looked like an European store from the outside, we were surprise at the very simple and kind of lack of personality of the store inside. Both main displays were basically empty but had great macaroons (specially the apricot and caramel ones!). Although the price per piece was rather high for the size of the macaroons, (smaller than regular macaroons) the taste made it worth the price. The day we were there they had Italian soft nougat bars in several different flavors. Although the price was also high the quality and taste was great!!! We bought several of these bars and we enjoyed them very much!!! The girls at the counter were less than friendly!!
Near Hilton's Canopy at the Wharf is a Bethesda-based bakery owned by two pastry chefs who met while working at the White House. Here's our experience visiting after ice skating (located at the other end of the Wharf):
1) Food: My four-year-old daughter and wife each got a macaroon- one chocolate and one raspberry. They both really enjoyed it. One makes for a great small snack, especially for a toddler.
2) Drinks: I ordered a small hot chocolate and loved it. It's thicker hot chocolate and less sweet. However, the thickness makes it very rich so a small was more than enough.
3) Space: It's awkwardly large for a pastry shop. However, the space allows for a few tables and plenty of room to social distance during the pandemic.
4) Service: The person working was not warm, but attentive so no complaints.
We live nearby and frequent the bakery 3-4/month. I they make THE most delicious cookies. The praline cookie and the ginger are totally dreamy. My only reason for deducting a star is how frequently they’re sold out of the praline cookie. And not just at the end of the day - at all times. It speaks to poor planning to constantly run out of the treat you are named for. Otherwise, highly recommend going here for the cookies
Anni Adalia Traveling Tarot
+5
okay--for all my lactose intolerant folk, they have dairy free macarons and they are to DIE for. Went with friends and every single baked good was perfect. If they were within walking distance I would be getting macarons daily.
Absolutely the best customer service I’ve experienced in DC… the desserts were fantastic especially the cupcakes #ThankYou
Loved the ginger cookie! There was a large assortment of desserts when I visited in the evening, but it seems they run out of some items in the morning.
If you've been to The Wharf in DC then you know it's filled with culinary gems.
We popped into Praline Bakery for a snack, and we were in awe of the variety they had to offer. This cute spot specializes in French pastries and they did not disappoint!
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THE CARROT CAKE CUPCAKE!!!!! We are visiting from NC and hopped in the bakery while waiting for dinner at a nearby restaurant. The ingredients are fresh and delicious… highly recommend!!!
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