Bakeshop

I've been a devoted customer at Bakeshop for a couple of years, and it never fails to impress. During my latest visit, I picked up some cupcakes and macarons for a family event, and they were nothing short of fantastic. This time i went earlier in the morning (around 11AM) and noticed that they only had their standard daily cupcakes ready, which are delicious in their own right, though specialty cupcakes appear later in the day.The staff here are exceptionally friendly and always willing to assist. While there is limited seating available if you'd like to enjoy a breakfast sandwich on site, I would suggest takeaway as a more comfortable option.I love their Key Lime Pie - it's a family favorite. I make it a point to special order it for many family gatherings in the summer. Additionally, their gluten-free brownies are a huge success, even among those who don't typically follow a gluten-free diet.Overall, the Clarendon Bakeshop remains a cherished spot for delectable treats and welcoming service.

4.5 stars. Came here for a pick me up on a rainy day, knowing that we weren't doing anything too special for Thanksgiving. Went inside and it was a lot busier than I remember from Covid days -- happy to see the business is thriving! Long line and super busy, but we were leading up to Thanksgiving so that was expectedUnfortunately since Covid days, I developed a pretty strong intolerance to gluten. I'm grateful that though there weren't many options, they marked clearly what is gluten free. Few brownies and mostly all macarons were gluten free. We picked up a mint frosted gluten free brownie. It was on the higher side for pricing at around $7 after tax and tip, but it was still pretty good. Definitely more of a once in a while treat than a weekly thing, especially how rich the brownie was. Not too much seating if I remember any, and it's a little packed to comfortably eat anyway. More of a take away place than a sit down bakery. I recommend giving them a try if you're in the area! They also have a Georgetown location if that's more local to you.

Don't sleep on the grab and go banana pudding! Nothing like walking down the street savoring a taste of childhood :)Everything here is good -- the revolving flavors of cupcakes and cookies make it interesting every time I stop in.

This was my first time at the VA location after loving the Georgetown location for a while. I stopped by and got an iced vanilla latte, some cookies, and a savory scone. Everything was excellent and the service was friendly and fast

NEAR PERFECT PIE!!I ordered a Snickerdoodle and Key Lime Pie slice through Uber Eats. They ended up giving me a sugar cookie which was good. The key lime pie was near perfect in my opinion. It had the perfect amount of crust, the filling wasn't too sweet or tart (if it was a touch tarter I'd call it perfect), and it had whipped cream which I prefer over meringue. Overall, if you're a key lime lover, you should definitely try this place.

While the galore of baked goods are appetizing and alluring, they are dry and stale. The cookies/bars aren't that fresh and can be up to 1 week old. Both times (2019 and 2024), I got a Oreo in a Blanket (Oreo stuffed cooke), the cookie was stale and a disappointment. The Brookie with Brownie Batter was brittle and also didn't taste fresh. The Samoa Bar was my pick and similar to a Carmelita and coconuty Twix bar. The Lavendar Lemonade was refreshing and delicious!I ordered a custom deep dish cookie cake for my birthday a few years ago, and sadly it was pretty dry with crusty buttercream frosting and not worth $25. After taking a few bites, I threw away the cake. The $90 Xtreme Cookie Dough cake looks amazing, but I'm apprehensive to order it based on my past experiences and similar Yelp reviews on dry cakes. I might come back to try the ice cream sandwiches and pies.

The place was neat and looks cozy. They have only indoor sittings and mostly people stop-by for takeout than dining in. Staff were eager to help and really help to provide recommendations for your likings. We had their ice cream which is the cookie vanilla sandwich and the Macaron Red Velvet ice cream. For sweet tooth go for the cookies for the mid sweet, go for the macaron. The combination was so good! We will surely go back to this place!

I searched this place up and it showed it was the top bakery in Clarendon so of course I had to try it while in the neighborhood! The store is super clean and while small, but super neat and organized! It has a normal cafe cozy vibe and the workers were so nice and attentive. They ensured everything was the way I wanted it to please me and that the goods were packed correctly. They were very thorough in making sure I received everything I paid for as well. The desserts looked delicious, super soft, and tasty!! They had so many different options with flavors like red velvet macaroons and brownie cookies (brookies that were so fluffy and soft!). I loved this place and can't wait to visit again. Keep up the good work! Also recommend this place for cakes if you have an event. Their cakes were large, tall, and tasty! Grab a huge slice for $7 to try it!

I always believe that you should save room for dessert. I was excited to see this bakery after visiting a nearby restaurant. As soon as you walk in there is a freezer and a cold case filled with frozen ice cream sandwiches and cold desserts like banana pudding and cake slices. Behind the counter is the display case of cookies, cupcakes, macarons and various other dessert items.I had a hard time deciding what to try first. I went with two cookies and a cupcake. The cookies were very large. The peanut butter was flavorful but had a dry aftertaste. The chocolate chip cookie was made with brown butter which brought out the sweetness in the cookie.There were two options for the red velvet cupcake. I chose the buttercream option. The cake part was light and airy. The cupcake was on the smaller side. The icing was not overly sweet. The bake shop was not crowded when I was there which allowed me a chance to see what other options were available.However I could see if the place was busier, I would have felt pressured to pick things quickly so that I would not be holding up the line.

I am so grateful for this local Clarendon bakery, with the most delectable pastry, ice cream, cookie, and coffee options. You would never know the vegan options don't have dairy and egg ingredients. I stop by at least once a week for one of their vegan cupcakes, which are highly addictive. Love Bakeshop!