Firehook Bakery & Coffeehouse
| Address: | 3411 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA |
| Phone: | +1 202-362-2253 |
| Site: | firehook.com |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | 6:30AM–8PM 6:30AM–8PM 6:30AM–8PM 6:30AM–8PM 6:30AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM |
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Chris Chester
My wife and I decided to come here after getting dinner downtown to grab some dessert. We just moved to the area and have looked in the window here often, so it seemed like a good time to try it. Not so. The service was pretty awful, from a surly cashier who repeatedly forgot our order to the other guy spraying really pungent bleach feet from us while we were in the middle of eating. (At least he apologized about it!) We got a hot chocolate and a chocolate and key lime tart ($12!), and the hot chocolate was half full, had no whipped cream, and was lukewarm. It was at night, so I can forgive the fact that the tarts were cold and a little stale, but they werent anything you couldnt get mass produced at Giant. I can forgive a lot of the baked goods were great, but from what we saw they were nothing special, especially for the price. Its going to be a while before Im willing to give them a second chance.
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Marty Monaghan
Ive been here countless times so I figured it was a good time to write a solid review. If youre lazy like me and just want the short version: go here for breakfast and any bakery items. Definitely try the bacon, egg, and cheese croissant sandwich. It is huge and will really fill you up. The bagels are pretty good and I havent tried the toast yet. I came here once for lunch and the sandwiches are just alright. They sound better than they taste and are a little pricey for what you get. Be sure to sit in the back area of the restaurant during a nice day since they have amazing outdoor seating.
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Carrie Anne
Best Firehook by far. Ive been to a couple other Firehooks - corporate McLean and promising Alexandria, VA - after having visited this one and they were utterly disappointing by comparison. The coffee is great. The breakfast sandwiches are my favorite. Great atmosphere - sometimes theyll have indoor musical performers. I enjoy sitting in the outdoor patio with the weaving grape vines, watching the birds bathing in the water fountain, tossing them some crumbs here and there.
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Brannon Green
I come here often for a cup of coffee, nibbles, and to read in peace. Its great for that. But the star of the show are the cakes and pies. The cakes at this place are out of this world. Ive ordered carrot, fruit, and chocolate cakes for different events and they are always a huge hit. That being said, the cookies, bars, and pastries are rather mediocre, and some like the 7 layer bars are are pretty bad when compared to homemade. Overall, still one of my favorite places.
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Magaly Lara
Went with my son and we ordered two hot cocoas and a lemon cookie. The cashier forgot the order and asked me for what we wanted twice. One of the workers there kept taking chairs from customers tables so that he and someone else could eat their subway sandwiches behind the counter. Totally different than how the cafe was a few years ago, also much more expensive - not sure spending $10 on three items that arent so great is worth it.
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Rhiannon Linfeld
For the prices and quality of the pastries, Id rather give this 4 stars. The tarts are wonderful and my husband raved about the coffee. But the service, well that brings it down to 3 stars. They were pretty rude and seemed rather uninterested in our money. I felt like I was seriously bothering anyone whenever I asked a question about a menu item.
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Ritha Khemani
The Cleveland Park firehook bakery is of a very low standard. The pastries look old tired and dry. The place is dirty ....if you are sitting there please have your kids keep their hands ON the table. Twice when I was there, Under the chairs and the bars of the chairs under the seat were piled with dirt . The bread is OK . Pity !
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James Clark
Ive had different pastries, breads, and sandwiches here along with coffee and Ive liked all of them. What I like most about this store is that its a bakery so I can buy good bread and most especially because of the back seating area which is just beautiful and peaceful.
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Lovepreet Aujla
I saw this place while walking along Conneticut Ave and the pastries I had were top notch. The atmosphere was nice on the patio; however, indoor seating capacity was small to non-existent. Unlike other reviews, I found service to be perfectly fine. I would recommend!
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Jason Hoy
A latte. Perhaps the poorest effort Ive seen. Urn coffee with some warmed milk. Espresso machine lay dormant on the side. Croissants were in contrast very good. When does a cookie become a ready made cake base? Dinner plate size? A conflicted, tormented place.
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A Private User
Stupidest waitress had trouble to take our order. We had to dumb it down for her and then she over-charged us because she thinks $3.25*2 = $7. Didnt want to make a fuss since the food is not bad.
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Jessi White
Love this spot. Great local coffee shop/bakery. Super reasonable prices. The CP location has an awesome back patio with covered seating and a fountain. Definitely a stay
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Geet Jeswani
Not many people know about this firehook but its probably my favorite for the backyard garden seating. Really chill vibe and great place to walk to in the morning.
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A Private User
Very nice bakery on Connecticut NW in the Cleveland Park area of DC. I highly recommend it for breakfast. Great baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.
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Kate M
Great breakfast, nice backyard seating, good coffee. Its a neighborhood favorite and always busy so come early to grab a seat.
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Bruce Lowther
good food. small shop. cozy seating. sometimes too many telecommuters . Great stop on the way to or coming from the zoo.
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Angélica Garcia
Great baked goods and desserts (watch your waistline!), it can get a bit packed, but the service is fast and friendly.
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Damon Dyer
The ladies here are always customer focused and speedy. I can always duck in for a quick coffee to go before work.
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Andrew Stucky
We always love Firehook for a good breakfast bagel and coffee. Prices are reasonable and staff is always friendly.
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Diane Dodge
Spinach and feta cheese croissant -- delicious. Coffee -- superb. Staff -- very friendly. Outside area -- a gem.
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Thomas Leonard
Great food and coffee. My only problem is that they dont start cooking breakfast sandwiches until 7am or later.
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Elvis Ackel
Great place with a nice garden to sit and enjoy your coffee as you chat or catch up with emails on your laptop
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A Private User
Best firehook in the city! Has a courtyard and sandwiches! Other locations are starbucky lite, this one rocks.
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nilli Quintanilla
Its good , the bakery its delicious, I love the banana cream bread , but they need more space, its 2 tight
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Ana Batún
Amazing brownie. I order something out of the menu and they were happy to make it just for me
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Jack Hutchings
Good, but not great espresso-based beverages. The patio out back is very agreeable.
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Raymond Takor
Great local coffee and bakery shop. Unique offerings with great customer service.
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Ythalo Rossy Saldanha Lira
It is a tradicional bakery! Awesome breads and brownie handcrafted frok scratch.
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Poppy Seed
Even starbucks doesnt charge for whipped cream. >.< They were not nice at all.
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Laura J. Garnett
I found very kind people working here. Good coffee and bakery items too.
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Ivo Kostadinov
Presidential cookie and a double espresso. Best thing i tried in a week
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A CD
Good brownie, mediocre sandwich. They need to turn the heat down.
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Carol Huls
The best dirty chai ever. Perfect pick up for a Monday afternoon.
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ami shrestha
The backyard is beautiful but the food... quite disappointing
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Diane Noble
Best customer service ever!!!love their oatmeal raisin cookie.
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Chris Roberts
The back patio the best kept secret ... well not anymore :-)
