Mah-ze-dahr - Washington DC

Stopped by to try their collab danish with Oishi strawberries. The strawberry danish was so pretty. The strawberries were so sweet and juicy and the danish was golden brown and chewy. The worker was friendly and quick. I went late morning on a weekday and it was not busy. The pastries here are a little pricey, which is why I probably wouldn't stop by everyday.

Great place to stop for some coffee and pastries. Be sure to check signs in the pastry box for what's sold out since it's always a full look with the display pastries. Depending on how busy they are, could be a wait if only one person is working. There are some sitting options but not a lot inside. Not sure if the outdoor seating for the neighboring restaurant can be used but if can be, there's a lot.

The food was quite good. I was dining next door at The Gatsby and was in the mood for dessert, but wasn’t thrilled with their options. I found this bakery, which is conveniently located right next door through a shared vestibule. It’s a charming little spot, perfect for grabbing something to go since there’s no indoor seating. I decided to try the Crumble Apple Pie, and it was absolutely divine—everything you could want and more! They had other treats available, but I went for my favorite. The prices were reasonable, though I’m curious about how much a whole pie would cost. I definitely recommend this place if you're in the Nat Park area.

Stopped by for a quick grab and go situation. Very convenient location, close to the stadium and metro. No line or a lot of people dining in on a weekday late morning. They had a fair selection of pastries, cakes, and cookies, but I decided to go with the basics and get a chocolate croissant. They were not freshly baked so felt a little cold (esp the chocolate part) but still very buttery and flakey craving satisfied.

Calorie refund, please… The staff were fantastic—very friendly and accommodating! Unfortunately, the food didn’t meet our expectations. We chose this place based on its high ratings, but it was just average. The portions were decent, but everything tasted like something you'd find at an airport café. The pain au chocolat was tough and chewier than it should have been, with the chocolate not fully integrated. The cheddar and chive scone was lacking in flavor and density; if anything, it had a bitter taste. As for the gluten-free chocolate cake, its texture was off, and it didn’t have the richness we were hoping for. To top it off, by the time we arrived at 11:30 AM, they had run out of most of the standard baked goods.