The best bakeries & sweet shops in Arlington

20 bakeries & sweet shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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lil sweet treat

Bakeries & Sweets

From curated Signature Mixes and build-your-own bags to gelatin-free, gluten-free, and naturally dyed gummies, Lil Sweet Treat is the D.C.…

3285 M St NW (Washington)

C. candy plug scouring the globe for the good stuff. Personalize a birthday box or book their playful candy cart for your next party, then thank yourself later.

From the Washington newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Sidekick Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Whether your week calls for a Ted’s Tart, a fancy croissant, or those made-to-order Slidekicks breakfast sliders, Sidekick Bakery delivers…

4238 Wilson Blvd Suite 1130 SK

Whether your week calls for a Ted’s Tart, a fancy croissant, or those made-to-order Slidekicks breakfast sliders, Sidekick Bakery delivers sweet, savory, and everything in-between. Pair it with a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte or go coffee Sidekick Style, then pretend you only stopped in for one cookie.

From the Arlington newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Eclairons

Bakeries & Sweets

Bright, friendly pastry shop specializing in eclairs and cheesecakes, plus sandwiches.

1737 Wilson Blvd

Bright, friendly pastry shop specializing in eclairs and cheesecakes, plus sandwiches.

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Chain bakery and cafe serving a wide array of cakes and a menu of French-Asian style pastries.

1100 S Hayes St Ste h40

Chain bakery and cafe serving a wide array of cakes and a menu of French-Asian style pastries.

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DC Sweet Potato Cake

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery known for cupcakes and cakes in a variety of flavors including red velvet, carrot, and sweet potato.

925 17th St NW (Washington)

Bakery known for cupcakes and cakes in a variety of flavors including red velvet, carrot, and sweet potato.

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French methods meet Korean flavors at this cafe offering a variety of cakes, croissants and drinks.

4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 127

French methods meet Korean flavors at this cafe offering a variety of cakes, croissants and drinks.

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Paris Baguette

Bakeries & Sweets

Spacious cafe featuring a selection of sweet and savory baked goods, plus coffee and tea.

4616 Kenmore Ave (Alexandria)

Spacious cafe featuring a selection of sweet and savory baked goods, plus coffee and tea.

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Levain Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Cookies, bread & sweet treats are served with coffee & tea at this airy whitewashed-brick bakery.

3131 M St NW (Washington)

Cookies, bread & sweet treats are served with coffee & tea at this airy whitewashed-brick bakery.

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Bakeshop

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery crafting pies, cookies, cupcakes & other goodies, plus vegan choices in snug surrounds.

1025 N Fillmore St G

Bakery crafting pies, cookies, cupcakes & other goodies, plus vegan choices in snug surrounds.

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Georgetown Cupcake

Bakeries & Sweets

This light-filled corner space specializes in gourmet cupcakes made on-site daily.

3301 M St NW (Washington)

This light-filled corner space specializes in gourmet cupcakes made on-site daily.

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Chocolate Chocolate

Bakeries & Sweets

Sleek boutique offering an international selection of chocolate, plus candy by the pound.

1130 Connecticut Ave NW (Washington)

Sleek boutique offering an international selection of chocolate, plus candy by the pound.

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Baked & Wired

Bakeries & Sweets

Artsy neighborhood bakery & coffeehouse supplying espresso drinks, big cupcakes & signature granola.

1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (Washington)

Artsy neighborhood bakery & coffeehouse supplying espresso drinks, big cupcakes & signature granola.

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This bustling bakery & cafe doles out handmade loaves of bread, breakfast sandwiches & cupcakes.

4010 Campbell Ave

This bustling bakery & cafe doles out handmade loaves of bread, breakfast sandwiches & cupcakes.

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Pastries By Randolph

Bakeries & Sweets

Light-filled bakery creating elaborate cakes for weddings & birthdays, plus European-style pastries.

4500 Cherry Hill Rd

Light-filled bakery creating elaborate cakes for weddings & birthdays, plus European-style pastries.

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Boulangerie Christophe

Bakeries & Sweets

Cozy spot for baguettes, pastries, espresso & French bistro classics with courtyard seating.

1422 Wisconsin Ave NW (Washington)

Cozy spot for baguettes, pastries, espresso & French bistro classics with courtyard seating.

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Rocket Fizz Alexandria

Bakeries & Sweets

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

1721 Centre Plaza (Alexandria)

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

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Arcay Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-run chocolate shop offering handmade bonbons and other confectionaries, plus gelato.

3211 O St NW (Washington)

Family-run chocolate shop offering handmade bonbons and other confectionaries, plus gelato.

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Warm, baked-to-order cookies including gluten-free and vegan options in a range of flavors.

6017 Wilson Blvd

Warm, baked-to-order cookies including gluten-free and vegan options in a range of flavors.

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Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe

Bakeries & Sweets

Warm, traditional German bakery & cafe preparing cookies, cakes, pastries & sandwiches since 1975.

2150 N Culpeper St

Warm, traditional German bakery & cafe preparing cookies, cakes, pastries & sandwiches since 1975.

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Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

3101 Wilson Blvd

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

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