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Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery

Cajun and Creole Restaurant, Bakery, and Coffee Shop$$$$
Arlington
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    The experts at Eater and Washington Post recommend this place
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    Jonelle C.
    "Beignets and the macaroni & cheese with brisket was awesome"(42 Tips)
    Ricky S.
    "Very good biscuits & nice selection of New Orleans foods."(8 Tips)
    Hannah M.
    "Delicious beignets, really tasty gumbo."(10 Tips)
    Rachel H.
    "The Buzz N’ Bee Latte was delicious and so were the biscuits."(17 Tips)
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  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchApril 11, 2016
    The Bitches say: B+ for delicious Southern food and Cajun fare in an order-up environment. We’d love a bit more attention to detail on execution and wow-factor on some of the dishes, however. Read more
  • Vanessa C.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa ColinaDecember 28, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The beignets are so delicious! And so is everything else. The ambient is extremely cozy, I would be holed up in here if I lived in Virginia. I came all the way from Maryland to check this place out.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistJuly 12, 2013
    Boozicles are exactly what you think, assuming you think that they're booze-filled popsicles that come in tingling-ly handsome flavors like ScrewBerry, Bananas Foster and Berry Coolada. Read more
  • Eater
    EaterFebruary 23, 2017
    This beloved Southern bakery offers its cocoa for $4.95. The Bayou Hot Chocolate is made with 64 percent Valrhona chocolate and Trickling Springs milk. Read more
  • Aaron S.heart icon on user image
    Aaron SmithMay 13, 2015
    Awesome stop! Get the beignets. Biscuit sandwiches. Basil Mint Latte was AMAZING! One of a kind for sure. Check out the bathroom. Recipes to read while you 'go'.
  • PureWow
    PureWowJune 6, 2016
    This NOLA-themed sandwich shop and bakery in Arlington specializes in muffalettas--which typically layer ham, capicola, salami, mortadella, provolone and peppers or olives. Read more
  • Eugene K.heart icon on user image
    Eugene KimDecember 29, 2017
    The food is really good (I like the gumbo and mac & cheese), and they have great coffee too (1 free refill on drip coffee if you eat in!). Good place to do work during the day.
  • Rachel H.heart icon on user image
    Rachel HentgesOctober 13, 2019
    The Buzz N’ Bee Latte was delicious and so were the biscuits. Service could have been a lot better as well as speed. The aesthetics were cute though, I’d come back on a weekday!
  • Wu
    WuAugust 10, 2017
    Pretty lively, not overly crowded, and the beignets are beignets: gotta like that! Fine place to go with a laptop. Many of the customers are talking business/acting professional. Abita on tap.
  • Steph F.
    Steph FontJuly 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask for a "snowball" to cool off on a hot summer day. It's an amazing combination of the traditional snow come with a touch of cream. Wedding cake, strawberry and nectar flavors are great!
  • S. K.
    S. KJanuary 16, 2022
    Very delicious food. It’s worth trying we tried benedict, green salad and beignets. All were good and tasty. Seats were limited but not that long time to wait!
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillJuly 30, 2015
    Very good biscuits & nice selection of New Orleans foods. Be sure to try their Candied Spiced Pecans. They are a great snack while waiting.
  • Mills
    MillsFebruary 13, 2013
    Beignets are lightly-sugared pillows. 3 to an order.Don't plan on having a productive work day if you eat all 3 at one sitting. Chicory coffee delish. Owner suggested milk since it was my 1st time.
  • Stuart
    StuartAugust 25, 2013
    A little bit 'Nawlins style cooking in Virginia! Don't leave without trying either the beignets (make sure you LOTS of napkins!) or pralines, or both! Delicious!
  • Somer M.
    Somer MorrisonNovember 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Omg their turkey meatballs are to die for and the orange juice in the morning is like crack because you keep on wanting more. The beignets are wonderful as well.
  • Washingtonian Magazine
    Washingtonian MagazineNovember 22, 2011
    The veggie sandwich is one of the best things on a menu that abounds in bacon and pork. Also good: Shrimp with green-onion rémoulad; gumbo; turkey-meatball sandwich; crawfish pot pie.
  • Washington Post
    Washington PostFebruary 28, 2013
    Get the Muff-a-lotta: Chef David Guas’s fairly traditional take on a classic muffuletta sandwich, with mortadella, salami, provolone and house-made olive salad. Read more
  • Brittany C.heart icon on user image
    Brittany CampbellNovember 29, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Free wifi and friendly staff. Biscuits that made this northern girl realize why southerners are obsessed with biscuits. They have a different sandwich special every day of the week. Yum!
  • Eric V.
    Eric VicksMay 14, 2013
    Missing Cafe DuMonde - We came for the beignets and hot chocolate - neither is their strong suit - they don't serve Po Boys during dinner time - not sure I'd invest in a lunchtime trip to Arlington
  • Yasmin T.
    Yasmin TadjdehMay 2, 2014
    BLTs are now on the everyday menu, wahoo! They use arugula, but you can get romaine instead if you ask. Beignets are also fantastic!
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KasicSeptember 4, 2021
    Been here 100+ times
    The milk bread breakfast sammies are even better than the biscuit sammies!
  • John T.
    John TackeffOctober 6, 2013
    The beignets were amazing. I am very excited to come back for brunch and try more of the menu.
  • Hannah M.heart icon on user image
    Hannah MJanuary 31, 2022
    They use quality ingredients. Delicious beignets, really tasty gumbo. Praline latte is very tasty as well
  • Lisa R.heart icon on user image
    Lisa RMay 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Snowballs are back for the summer! Today's flavors were strawberry, dreamsicle, nectar, wedding cake, and cafe au lait. Make sure you add condensed milk! Yum!
  • Katie J.
    Katie JohnsonJanuary 6, 2017
    Try the beignets! Breakfast is great here, also delicious coffee, awesome for working remotely, and coffee meetings.
  • Sean
    SeanOctober 12, 2014
    This cafe is straight out of New Orleans. BB's beignets are superior to those at Cafe Du Monde. Gumbo, Gumbo, Gumbo..
  • Meredith B.heart icon on user image
    Meredith BabbAugust 24, 2015
    OMG the beignets with peach butter! Good Bloody Mary too.
  • Zafar H.
    Zafar HasanOctober 25, 2012
    This place is fantastic and was just named one of the top ten sandwich places in america by CNN. Great southern food in the midatlantic.
  • Alex O.heart icon on user image
    Alex O'HaraJanuary 5, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the beignets. Don't argue with me about calories. Just east the hot deliciousness and thank me later.
  • Connerheart icon on user image
    ConnerMarch 13, 2013
    The Arm Drip sandwich is the ultimate sandwich. Just be aware of the mess. Add some Crystal hot sauce for some spice.
  • Dan C.
    Dan CurlJanuary 15, 2011
    Do yourself a favor and grab a bag of pork corn (caramel covered popcorn, bacon bits, Virginia peanuts, with a dash of cayenne pepper). Wash down with a Boylan Root Beer. Yum!
  • Jessica F.
    Jessica Foster BrandtDecember 7, 2012
    Limited selection of menu items @ different times of day is frustrating, they also don't offer oyster po'boys and their egg sandwiches have gross microwaved eggs, BUT they have a great veggie sandwich
  • 4SqR Expert M B.
    4SqR Expert M BoudreauOctober 25, 2012
    PorKorn Chef-owner David Guas’ New Orleans heritage is evident in his signature creation of caramel corn laced with bits of bacon and peanuts
  • Northern Virginia Magazine
    Beignets: "...The light fluffy dough and powdered sugar takes me back to my childhood in New Orleans." --Aba Kwawu (NVM's January 2013 Eat This Now! issue)
  • FLAfamilyguruheart icon on user image
    FLAfamilyguruJuly 19, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Bayou BLT is so tasty. The roasted tomatoes and arugula make it a winner.
  • Flapjack
    FlapjackMarch 26, 2013
    Excellent espresso. I, enjoy they provide a short glass of seltzer water as a chaser. Great atmosphere.
  • Lauren F.
    Lauren FMarch 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Half the staff is wonderful. Half the staff is rude. It's worth putting up with the latter to snag one of their delicious croissants.
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KasicMay 5, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    When they have it available the cheesecake bars are the best dessert option.
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchFebruary 6, 2018
    The Bitches say: A-. Brunch doesn’t have to have full table service to be epic in terms of experience and food. Bayou does everything right. Read more
  • Joe W.heart icon on user image
    Joe WinnMarch 21, 2015
    Try the teas...Yum. Great atmosphere and vibe. Totally New Orleans.
  • Atlanta Food & W.
    Join Chef David Guas May 29 - June 1 for Atlanta Food & Wine Festival where he will get into the history of heirloom grist mills and put food on your plate. Read more
  • Mario M.heart icon on user image
    Mario MoorheadJanuary 6, 2015
    Really great food and drinks, if you are nearby definitely check this place out
  • Amber R.
    Amber RinehardOctober 16, 2012
    Love the outdoor seating here and the servers have always been friendly. Get the beignets!
  • Jimmy O.heart icon on user image
    Jimmy OsallaAugust 8, 2015
    French press, cappuccino, macchiato, all the weekend brunch specials
  • Mike D.heart icon on user image
    Mike DavisJune 23, 2015
    I had a breakfast biscuit, tried my boy's grits, and finished up with bengiets. Good stuff.
  • Sean H.heart icon on user image
    Sean HackbarthDecember 6, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Order a home made biscuit for a breakfast sandwich. Delicious.
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris McConnellAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Excellent place for coffee. They serve Counter Culture, which I love!
  • Katie R.heart icon on user image
    Katie RunyanDecember 28, 2016
    Delicious coffee & always interesting, Cajun-style food on the menu.
  • Alea H.heart icon on user image
    Alea HugginsDecember 16, 2014
    Amazing Vanilla Latte! Hands down one of the best I've ever had!
  • Kathryn D.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn DOctober 31, 2017
    As close to NOLA as you can get in DC. Good coffee too.
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