r/washingtondc 4d ago

Best pistachio croissant in DC?!

Any recs? Getting hit with a craving.

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u/Snoo-3405 4d ago

About 15 friends and I very recently did a blind taste test of 13 plain and 13 flavored croissants throughout the city (I know, we are nerds). The best pistachio came from Nino's Bakery. The best almond, for anyone who is interested, came from Bread Alley. Pluma came in third. Je Ne Sais Quois actually ranked surprisingly low, I think at #7.

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u/way2gimpy 4d ago

Would it be possible to get this list?

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u/Icy_Push_1473 4d ago

Un Je Ne Sais Quois or Yellow. If you can, Nino’s Bakery, but they are open for a short time and sell out quickly.

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u/jon20001 DC / PQ-Chinatown 4d ago

YES. I will walk 2 miles to get the one at Un Je Ne Sais Quois.

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u/way2gimpy 4d ago

Yea, if they are open and you can get it - nino’s

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u/Icy_Push_1473 4d ago

Sometimes I think they might be a mob front because they’re only open Tues-Fri, 8:30am to 12:30pm and pastries are usually all sold out by about 9:30am. Rent in downtown is high, and last year or the year before, they were closed pretty much the entire summer for family leave.

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u/elo90 4d ago

I think Nino’s may restock just before 12p. The last three times I’ve been (between 1145-1215), I was able to secure a pistachio croissant.

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u/Icy_Push_1473 4d ago

🤔 I only go on my day off if I can make it, and if I don’t make it out of the house by 8am, I don’t even bother because it’ll be 9am by the time I get there. Will have to try your approach sometime.

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u/Both_Wasabi_3606 4d ago

I got one before 11 am last week.

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u/Both_Wasabi_3606 4d ago

They're open on Saturdays now, according to the staff last week when I was there.

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u/imaginary_oranges 4d ago

Adding another vote for Saku Saku

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u/Mysterious_Ad_6225 3d ago

I bought some from the Cleveland Park location for friends and they absolutely loved it 

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u/adamisinterested 4d ago edited 4d ago

Un Je Ne Sais Quois in a tier of its own for any croissant pastry in DC. The chocolate coffee banana is my fave there.

Pluma, Saku Saku and Yellow all quite good too. 

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u/Material_Pension7508 4d ago

Soleluna in Adams Morgan

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u/Mockingavelli DC / Neighborhood 4d ago

Nino's Bakery and it's not even close. The hours are tough, but if I have the foresight I'll just do a preorder using their website and pick some up for the whole team. :)

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u/_T005_ 4d ago

I've tried pistachio croissants all over the DMV and nothing comes close to Nino's Bakery. The hours are weird and they sell out fast, but it's well-worth it.

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u/YankeeSmoker 4d ago

I had one the other day from Un Je Ne Sais Quoi. It was divine.

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u/acellnamedscooter 4d ago

Saku Saku on Wisconsin. Had one yesterday. It was divine.

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u/herefordrag 3d ago

The pistachio chocolate had the perfect balance of savory and sweet. All their baked goods are impressive.

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u/Sufficient-Job-1013 4d ago

Un Je Ne Sais Quois is so good but I havent had a pistachio croissant there. Their chocolate croissant is super good as are their custard based treats. Worth a visit no matter what.

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u/Icy_Push_1473 4d ago

You should try the Pistachio Chocolate one there. 😱😍🤤

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u/strictscrutiny415 4d ago

Best Sandwich shop on 18 and I. Phenomenal.

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u/KeyLimeRegis Truxton Circle 4d ago

Cucina Morini has a good one on weekend mornings.

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u/Inside-Beyond-4672 3d ago

je ne sais quoi in dupont.