Highest-rated dessert shops in the Washington, D.C. area by diners

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#30. The Red Bandana Bakery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8218 Wisconsin Ave. Ste 101 Bethesda, Maryland
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cafes
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#29. Fresh Baguette

- Rating: 4.2/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1737 Wisconsin Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#28. Open Road - Rosslyn

- Rating: 4.2/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Wilson Blvd. Ste 213 Arlington, Virginia
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#27. Modena

- Rating: 4.2/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1199 H St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
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#26. La Colombe Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1710 I St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Desserts
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#25. Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

- Rating: 4.3/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 King St. Alexandria, Virginia
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#24. Pennyroyal Station

- Rating: 4.3/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3310 Rhode Island Ave. Mount Rainier, Maryland
- Categories: Comfort Food, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. The Dabney

- Rating: 4.3/5 (865 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 122 Blagden Aly Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
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#22. Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream River Road

- Rating: 4.6/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5241 River Road Bethesda, Maryland
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bubble Tea, Desserts
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#21. Dolce & Bean

- Rating: 4.6/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2003A Mount Vernon Ave. Alexandria, Virginia
- Categories: Desserts, Cafes, Chocolatiers & Shops
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#20. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.7/5 (148 reviews)
- Address: 9462 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Maryland
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#19. The Red Hen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1098 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1822 1st St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
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#18. Kinship

- Rating: 4.2/5 (547 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1015 7th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Diners
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#17. Captain Cookie and the Milk Man Food Truck

- Rating: 4.2/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#16. Jenin Pastry

- Rating: 4.3/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5820 Seminary Road Unit M Falls Church, Virginia
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#15. Fresh Baguette

- Rating: 4.3/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4919 Bethesda Ave. Bethesda, Maryland
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#14. Henry's Sweet Retreat

- Rating: 4.3/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4823 St. Elmo Ave. Bethesda, Maryland
- Categories: Candy Stores, Desserts, Venues & Event Spaces
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#13. Dolci Gelati

- Rating: 4.4/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1420 8th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Gelato, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#12. Eclairons

- Rating: 4.4/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1737 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Virginia
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#11. Bakeshop

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1025 North Fillmore St. Ste G Arlington, Virginia
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#10. Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats

- Rating: 4.4/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Commerce St. Alexandria, Virginia
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Trucks
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#9. Livin The Pie Life

- Rating: 4.5/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2166 North Glebe Road Arlington, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#8. Ooh La La Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2600 University Blvd. West Silver Spring, Maryland
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#7. Three Fifty Bakery and Coffee Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (350 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1641 R St. Northwest Ste B Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#6. Un Je Ne Sais Quoi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1047 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1361 Connecticut Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Desserts, Cafes, Bakeries
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#5. Mount Desert Island Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.6/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3110 Mt Pleasant St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#4. Sharbat Bakery And Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 2473 18th St. Nw Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Rose Ave Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (475 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2633 Connecticut Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#2. Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.7/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 South Joyce St. Arlington, Virginia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Bubble Tea
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#1. Sweeteria

- Rating: 4.9/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8646 Colesville Road Silver Spring, Maryland
- Categories: Desserts
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 241 metros.

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