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Where can I get really good croissants in upper NW DC?
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Anonymous
| I'm on a mission to find a really good croissant. The ones at Firehook Bakery, Starbucks, and Giant taste more like rolls than croissants. I tried the new bakery in Cleveland Park (cacao?) but they didn't have plain ones, only chocolate and almond. The cafe at Politics and Prose had an ok one, but not great. Other places to try? |
Anonymous
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What about Marvelous Market? Whole Foods?
I agree they're hard to find. I lived in Europe (Germany and France) for 9 years and was totally spoiled. So much better there. |
Anonymous
| PP here. I think Konditorei Leopold in Georgetown has them... my recollection is that they were good. |
Anonymous
| I gave up on finding really good croissants anywhere in DC area, but Wagshalls market sells nice ones - liked them better than Whole Foods' |
Anonymous
| Bonaparte Patisserie - they have a stand at the Lafayette farmer's market on Saturdays and they are hands down the best croissants ever. Also recommend the pain au chocolate and their raspberry palmiers. Run, don't walk. |
Anonymous
| Also try Patisserie Poupon in Georgetown. Their quiche is out of this world. |
Anonymous
| Is marvelous market that place on Conn. near Nebraska? If so, they have great ones. Really buttery. |
Anonymous
| The Marvelous Markets I know of are at Dupont, in Georgetown at Wisconsin and P, and one downtown... I believe Connecticut and K. |
Anonymous
| I am a huge fan of Bonaparte Patisserie - they also have a stand at the columbia heights farmers market on saturdays and dupont market on SUndays. They are absolutely amazing!!!!! |
Anonymous
San Francisco. Sorry. 
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Anonymous
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Not in NW, but worth the trip:
Go to the Montgomery Farm Women's Co-op Market(Bethesda ). Get there early on a Saturday morning and when you step inside you'll find the most delicious croissants! |
Anonymous
| OP here... thanks everyone! And yes, there is a Marvelous Market at Connecticut and Nebraska, and I think there is also one on Wisconsin Ave a block north of the Best Buy. |
Anonymous
that is a marvelous market. for those that recommended bonaparte at lafayette farmers market, I actually think the ones at broad branch market (across from the farmers market) are better. not sure if they make them there or buy them from elsewhere. |
Anonymous
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NW - but not upper NW - have you tried Pret A Manger?
I don't think they are open on the weekend - there is 1 on 18th and eye and a 2nd location at 11th and F |
Anonymous
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Have you tried the ones at Mid City Caffe (14th and R, above Miss Pixies)? I don't know where they get their croissants, but they are excellent (and their coffee is great, too).
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