Nino's Bakery

1310 L St NW, Washington, DC

★★★★★4.8(418 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved neighborhood bakery serves genuinely exceptional croissants—so sought-after that customers line up before opening and the pastry case empties quickly—alongside quality La Colombe coffee in a cozy, if snug, space perfect for a quick morning stop or casual meeting. The croissants here have earned serious praise from regulars and visitors alike, with fans comparing them favorably to Parisian bakeries, striking that elusive balance of buttery softness without cloying sweetness. It's the kind of place where you'll rub shoulders with the local community over warm pastries and honest coffee, making it an essential DC breakfast destination.

What to expect

Quick grabTraditional drinksMeetingsPastriesFamily friendly

Google Reviews

Lily Wang
★★★★5 months ago

We went there before 10am and it was packed with people (probably also have something to do with small space) I got the last pistachio croissant so pastries are selling fast. Overall the croissant is a bit oily for my taste but I highly recommend their black sesame croissant. Do not get their matcha very low quality and quantity matcha was used.

Gracie
★★★★★6 months ago

During my visit to DC I wanted to stop by Nino’s after reading the positive reviews. Nino’s does not disappoint! You know it’s good when there is a line before they open. Their croissants are soft and flaky, and comparable to the ones in Paris. The gruyere was my favorite! Highly recommend checking them out.

James Wang
★★★★6 months ago

They offer a unique blend of pastries that are quite unique and serve La Colombe coffee. They don't have much indoor dining space but they do have a few tables outside. I appreciate that it's named after the owner's dog and they have dog treats as well.

Amanda Morton
★★★★★7 months ago

The amazing reviews of Nino's Bakery are spot-on! We went based on the google reviews, and I'm so glad we did. My husband and I both said that the only better croissants we've ever had were in Paris itself. We ordered two almond croissants, a pistachio croissant and a chocolate croissant, I seriously don't think I could pick one as my favorite - each one was out of this world. Light, flaky, buttery but not greasy, just sweet enough - really spectacular. We got there on a Saturday morning around 8:50am (they open at 9am) and there was already a line which I now realize is totally justified. The actual store is tiny inside, there's really no where to sit and eat, so I would consider this a to-go place. They do have a couple of tables outside, but it gets a bit awkward to sit and eat at one when there's a line of people waiting to get inside. All in all, if you're considering a visit to Nino's, I would say RUN don't walk!

Taeri Beecroft
★★★★★8 months ago

I’ve been searching for good bakeries in DC ever since I moved from Korea, and I finally found one. The croissants here are so soft and not overly sweet! it’s the first time I’ve had this kind of flavor in DC. I went twice just last week, and I really hope this place stays around for a long time.

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