Desserts in Washington, DC worth going out for.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

I keep track of desserts in Washington, DC and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Fall Afternoon Tea

Fall Afternoon Tea

Sat, Oct 3 · 2:00 PM

Southwest Washington

Autumn on a tiered tray

La Cosecha, Latin Marketplace

La Cosecha, Latin Marketplace

Northeast Washington

Latin American food hall

Olivia Macaron

Olivia Macaron

Northeast Washington

Macarons, matcha & champagne

Trendy
Bread & Chocolate

Bread & Chocolate

Northwest Washington • $$

Dairy-free cookie shop

Great terrace
Trailside Dairy

Trailside Dairy

Washington

Creamy custard by the trail

Amorino

Amorino

Northwest Washington

Rose-shaped gelato escape

Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

Northwest Washington

Vietnamese fusion & award-winning pastry

Dutch Darlings Stroopwafels & Sweets

Dutch Darlings Stroopwafels & Sweets

Northwest Washington

Fresh stroopwafels & Dutch sweets

Trendy
Westview Orchards & Winery

Westview Orchards & Winery

Washington

Family farm & winery

Trendy
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream

Northwest Washington

Upstairs scoop shop

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Yala Greek Ice Cream

Yala Greek Ice Cream

Northwest Washington

Greek-inspired frozen treats

The Creamery at Union Market

The Creamery at Union Market

Northeast Washington

Homemade scoops & cones

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Frequently asked questions

How are these desserts in Washington, DC chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

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