Saku Saku Flakerie
4200 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
Crema's Take
“This petite DC bakery wins devoted fans with boldly creative matcha drinks and pastries that showcase unexpected flavor combinations, though the experience can feel inconsistent depending on when you visit. The small space with its cozy bar seating and outdoor spots draws a steady crowd, especially on weekends, making it perfect for a quick specialty coffee or matcha moment in the neighborhood. Fair warning: while the creative offerings and pastry quality genuinely shine for many, service and execution don't always live up to the hype.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A quick-grab spot, outdoor seating. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I've come here several times hoping that I just caught the cafe on an off day, and wanting it to be a hit, but unfortunately I am consistently let down by the experience here. Despite the mention of ceremonial-grade matcha, their matcha drinks have a bitter, almost icky…
If I could, I’d give zero star ratings here. As I am very familiar with the food and customer service industry, there was zero interest of customer service interaction. There was no welcoming “hello”, which is kind of crazy when the door is not even two feet away from the…
SakuSaku is one of my favorite bakeries in DC. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth visiting. I’ve never had anything from here that I haven’t liked. The flavors are so creative and the matcha soft serve ice cream is a special treat during summer. You can also order pies…
Quite a small bakery with bar stool seating, and a few outdoor seating. For a Sunday afternoon, it was pretty busy! Unfortunately found this spot overhyped. Strawberry Matcha was disappointing - matcha by itself was very bitter, though the strawberry puree did balance the…
The iced matcha was great! The matcha lavender mochi roll, however, was disappointing. While the matcha and lavender flavors were nice, the texture made it difficult to enjoy. Not sure if that was due to the heating up (at the store). Note: 5% surcharge is added to the bill.
Crema Reviews
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