Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Waldorf

"With two locations in nearby Virginia – Arlington and Alexandria, this bakery is dedicated to bringing fresh baked goods to the masses including those with gluten dietary needs. Dig into gluten-free items such as peanut butter cookies, coconut macaroons, egg croissant sandwich and vanilla or chocolate cake with your choice of vanilla bean or chocolate frosting. They even sell a gluten-free vegan blueberry muffin from Rise Bakery."

"Buzz is the perfect spot to lounge around with friends or focus for a remote work session, all the while being fueled by fresh-baked delights. Sample gourmet s’mores cupcakes, mini key lime pies with torched meringue, or start your day with muffins and breakfast bakes galore. Vegan and gluten-free guests will leave satisfied with goodies crafted just for them."

"Buzz Bakery & Coffee will get you buzzing with their strong coffee, sweet pastries, and dog-friendly patio. Dog treats will be served, too!"

"The cupcake craze may never die in Alexandria, where locally-owned Lavender Moon whips up organic, small-batch fluffy bites that have amassed a loyal following. It’s hard to choose between flavors like buttermilk with Mexican chocolate pudding and vanilla bean with lemon curd, so don’t choose. Treat yourself and order two."

"Their flavors change daily, but if you can make it in on a s’mores cupcake day, you won’t be sorry!. Follow them on Facebook for their daily list of flavors and start planning your trip to Old Town for the best cupcakes around!. And believe it or not, all their cupcakes are organic."

"Ben and Jerry’s is a household name, consistently churning out-of-this-world concoctions, oftentimes packed with chunks of rich chocolate, fruit or other candy pieces. Follow the bubbles floating outside the Old Town storefront to find your favorite flavors, from “Half Baked” to ” Phish Food” to “Cherry Garcia."

"America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Order your Dunkin’ faves ahead of time with the Dunkin’ mobile app for a fast grab and go experience."

"This cozy bakery and coffee shop is located in the Southeast quadrant. While better known for its incredibly fresh and flavorful breads and baked goods, Firehook’s coffee is excellent as well. Seating is plentiful so it’s the perfect place to meet a friend for coffee."

"While best known for its giant, delectable Southern-style buttermilk biscuits, Stomping Ground also offers drip coffee, macchiatos, espresso, cappuccino, lattes and a selection of hot teas. This cozy neighborhood shop is open 7am – 3pm Tuesday through Saturday and from 9am – 3pm on Sundays (closed on Mondays). Beer and wine are also available!"

"The Stomping Ground has a fabulous breakfast selection, from breakfast chilaquiles to quinoa bowls. Everything in the restaurant is handmade from scratch using local and sustainable products. Be sure to try their breakfast grit bowl, consisting of anson mills grits, smoked gouda, chorizo, and more."

"Situated on the picturesque Old Town waterfront, this airy, nautically inspired restaurant has something for every seafood lover such as crab carbonara, shrimp and grits, and whole roasted branzino. For some added excitement, start your meal with the Flaming Crab Dip!. If you’re going to Blackwall Hitch for its weekend brunch, you can still enjoy seafood with the mahi-mahi tacos or crab cake sandwich."

"Dedicated to blending the area's finest tastes and talents, this restaurant which also has locations in Rehoboth Beach, Del. and Annapolis, showcases seasonal menu items made from local sources. Start off your meal with a trip to their raw bar. On a recent summer menu, guests could try oysters, chilled Maine lobster and crawfish."

"Sample the oyster bar and a dinner menu that offers Maryland crab soup, salmon kale salad, fire-roasted flatbreads, braised short ribs, mahi mahi tacos, and Atlantic salmon. Front patio seating is dog friendly."

"Address: Ichiban Sushi House, 211 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Ichiban Sushi House makes it their mission to serve up the most popular sushi varieties and so much more. The restaurant's presentation techniques are out of this world, taking guests on a culinary journey before they even get a taste."

"Sushi was not bad, although I did order the basic type (spicy tuna, philly) the tuna did not taste fresh but it wasn't expired either."

"693 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-1913Japanese, Sushi, AsianLunch, DinnerTakeout, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Table Service, Reservations, Parking Available, Highc[email protected]+1 703-566-3695http://www.zentorestaurant.com/index.html"

"Called to place an order for pick-up and confirmed the order with the woman on the phone as she repeated each item back to us. Picked up the food and too..."

"One of America's most visited historic sites, Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington, who lived here from the time of their marriage in 1759 until George's death in 1799. Regular guided tours of the furnished main house give a fascinating insight into the Washingtons' daily life, and self-guided tours of the outbuildings and gardens estate offer plenty of opportunities to interact with actors offering first-person narratives of working and living on the 18th-century plantation."

"After your time in Inner Harbor, take a short stroll into the town of Mount Vernon and grab a bite."

"Address:Principle Gallery, 208 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. An iconic artist respite since 1994, Principle Gallery houses treasures from local and regional artists alongside international prized artworks and statues. This gallery is filled with multiple genres such as contemporary realism, bronze works, and high-quality oil paintings."

"The Torpedo Factory Art Center is a way to absorb several pieces of history in one sitting. Housed in an old factory that once made WWII munitions, the center is now home to numerous studios and galleries for artists. After the building went through several iterations after the end of the war, it welcomed artists in the 1970s who were so passionate that they didn't mind the building didn't have a working ventilation system."

"The Torpedo Factory Art Center is one of the best reuses of a historic building we’ve seen. As its name suggests, the imposing brick building was once used to produce munitions, including torpedos. Today, the center provides space for over 80 local artists and hosts popular, kid-friendly events, shows, and classes."

"The Torpedo Factory Art Center was once a naval munitions factory in the 1900s. It is home to at least 82 artist studios, two workshops, seven galleries, and more."