Daydreaming about warm, flaky croissants or cream-filled doughnuts? The good news is Northern Virginia’s bakery scene is rising fast — and these recently opened and coming soon options are worth a visit (or two).
Old Town Alexandria
Eclairons Pastry & Coffee House
Opening soon — no date announced yet
Eclairons serves upscale pastries, food, and coffee in this second outpost for the local bakery. Guests enjoy French and Lebanese-inspired cakes, tarts and cafe fare for breakfast and lunch. 430 S. Washington St., Alexandria
Arlington/Pentagon City
Gwenie’s Pastries
Opening soon — no date announced yet
This third shop for Filipino-style baked goods offers ube cakes, cassava rolls, ensaymada, and pandesal. 550 14th St. S., Arlington
Fairfax
Layered
This shop, offering coffee, pastries, and desserts, announced an August 7 soft opening. It’s open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. 3924 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax
The Salty
Opening soon — no date announced yet
This trendy donut shop is known for creative flavors and weekly specials. Sample a strawberry pop-tart, peanut butter and jelly doughnut or cheddar cragel. Mosaic District, Fairfax
Falls Church
Beau Jour De Ma Vie
Coming early September
A new spot promising elegant French pastries, gelato and inviting indoor and outdoor seating. Plan to bring a friend, a book or a laptop for a glorious visit. 7787 Leesburg Pk., Falls Church
McLean
Sunday Morning Bakehouse
Opening soon — no date announced yet
Sunday Morning Bakehouse is known for cozy breakfasts, handcrafted croissants, brioche donuts, and seasonal breads. 1800 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean
Reston
Roggenart Bakery, Bistro & Café
Opening late August
A European-inspired bakery offering buttery croissants, rustic breads, fruit pastries, and made-to-order sandwiches. Pull up a chair and savor fresh-brewed coffee with your pastry. 12130A Sunset Hills Rd., Reston
Courtesy Roggenart Bakery
Tous les Jours Bakery Cafe
Opening soon — no date announced yet
A French-Asian bakery from Korea, serving indulgent cream buns, cakes, and light fare. Guests are presented with a vast array of freshly-baked options. 1800 Reston Row Plz., Reston
Sterling
Lil’ Cakes & Creamery
Opening late August
Cupcake and ice cream shop featuring custom cupcakes, cookies, macarons, and house-made ice cream. Cascades Marketplace, Sterling
Courtesy Lil’ Cakes & Creamery
Tysons
Tous les Jours Bakery Cafe
Opening soon — no date announced yet
With French-Korean baked goods and sandwiches, Tous les Jours will anchor the new Luna Hall food court. Guests can choose from teas, coffees, and blended smoothies in addition to sweet and savory baked goods. 8201 Greensboro Dr., Tysons
Vienna
Shilla Bakery & Cafe
Started as a basement bakery in 1999, this Korean-style bake shop is now open in Vienna, offering breads, pastries, and coffee. It is the fourth location for Shilla in Northern Virginia. 340 Maple Ave. W., Vienna
Courtesy Shilla Bakery
Texas Donuts
Opening soon — no date announced yet
This shop sells oversized, classic-style donuts with big flavors. 167 Glyndon St. SE, Vienna
Warrenton
The Bluebird Bakeshoppe
The Bluebird Bakeshoppe is open for business, serving coffee, tea, pastries, and doughnuts in a charming Main Street space in Old Town Warrenton. 19 Main St., Warrenton
Feature image courtesy Lil’ Cakes & Creamery
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