Best Cake Places in Washington DC

"Take the average cookie, put it on steroids and maybe you’ll end up with something almost-sort of like Milk Bar’s compost cookie. By this point, founder Christina Tosi’s inventiveness is well-known; the bakery values ingenuity. The famous compost cookie is packed with pretzels, potato chips, coffee grounds, oats, graham cracker crust, butterscotch chips and chocolate chips."

"There’s a lot going on amidst the daily hustle and bustle of the city, which means everyone needs a pick-me-up from time to time. It doesn’t matter if you have a major sweet tooth or you’re looking for something light and low-calorie—there’s something for everyone in the nation’s capital. From ice cream to cake to donuts, here are some of the best desserts across Washington, D.C. Bon appetit!"

"Sprinkles offers freshly baked cakes in a variety of flavors. They also offer special cakes such as vegan, sugar-free, and gluten-free ones for those on specific diets."

"Find from-scratch cupcakes baked daily on King Street at this local institution, where fresh fruit, bourbon vanilla and other premium ingredients take your taste buds to infinity and beyond. The buttercream frosting, well, takes the cake, and the signature rosewater flavor is reason enough to make a date with this little cupcake. Image Credit: Elizabeth’s Counter"

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"Baskin-Robbins (1446 Reston Pkwy, North Point Village Center)"

"ArlingtonWhen they aren’t showing second-run films or particularly popular sports events (Hello, World Cup!), the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse offers the best comedy shows south of the Potomac. The main room has played host to several SNL and Last Comic Standing veterans, as well as to bigger names such as Trevor Noah and Patton Oswalt. Between Thursday and Saturday, the Green Room off the main entrance is also a hot spot for the best local and regional stand-up comedians..."

"The Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is a truly unique combination of a full restaurant and a theater. You can enjoy the comforts of a full menu and table service while enjoying a movie, sports event, or live entertainment. TodayTix offers comedy tickets for just $10, so you can save money for that burger and beer."

"Right across from the National Zoo, Baked by Yael is serving up nut-free and kosher pastries and breads, with multiple vegan and gluten-free options also available. When they opened in 2011, this small brick-and-mortar spot was pronounced DC’s first ‘cakepoppery’, although the menu goes way beyond cake pops. The rare find gluten-free black and white cookie is worth an order purely to satisfy a nostalgic New York cookie craving."

"That’s exactly what you’ll get when you get a cake pop from Baked by Yael. In addition to their location by the National Zoo, Baked by Yael is a staple at several local farmers’ markets. Now that’s my kind of locally-sourced food!"

"Georgetown has fierce competition for the best cupcake in town, but the aptly named Georgetown Cupcake takes the cake. They have an abundance of flavors and toppings to select from including seasonal and holiday offerings. You’re sure to find the right frosting for you or your love."

"Georgetown Cupcake is probably the most well-known spot to get the best desserts in Georgetown. It is the base for the reality TV show, DC Cupcakes, which first aired in 2010. The show since gained worldwide fame for this small bakery and its co-owners."

"I hesitated to include Georgetown Cupcake in this list, but it's an old-reliable shop. If the line is less than two hours, these cupcakes are definitely worth it, but there are many other great cupcake places in DC to explore as well."