Founding Farmers is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

1. Founding Farmers

8.9
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews

Audrey A.Audrey A: The chocolate mousse cake and vanilla bean ice cream is amazing. The red velvet cake was a bit dry, but also delicious. Strawberry basil sorbet was overpowered with basil and can be skipped.

Shantee Haynes R.Shantee Haynes REALTOR®: You MUST have the red velvet cake

ᴡ L.ᴡ Lane: The mac and cheese and the red velvet cake -- both are a MUST have.

Buzz Bakeshop is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

2. Buzz Bakeshop

8.3
901 Slaters Ln (Portner Rd), Alexandria, VA
Bakery · 110 tips and reviews

Reagan B.Reagan Barbosa: I have been missing some of my favorite bakeries in New York, and this place will definitely fill the void. The red velvet cake is the best, most moist red velvet cake I've ever had. Cheesecake A+.

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: This is an incredible wifi, coffe and baked goods combo. The sweets are fresh daily and the late hours make this a great place to get a cupcake fix after the movies or dinner. Read more.

Natalie P.Natalie Pierpont: 9:30 Cupcake. Enough said.

Georgia Brown's is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

3. Georgia Brown's

8.0
950 15th St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 137 tips and reviews

Doug B.Doug Bork: Awesome Red Velvet Cake

SamanthaSamantha: Great food/drink (cornbread, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, and sangria), great music, wonderful service!!

Anna L.Anna L: The best thing about Georgia Brown's is their corn bread. Soo good

Oohh's & Aahh's is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

4. Oohh's & Aahh's

8.3
5933 Georgia Ave NW (Peabody), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Brightwood · 5 tips and reviews

Elle 💄 D.Elle 💄 D.: The fried chicken breast is my go to.

Cleveland C.Cleveland Chandler: Wonderful food!!

Valerie R.Valerie Rosenberg: Everthing great

World Market is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

5. World Market

8.1
5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Furniture and Home Store · Friendship Heights · 5 tips and reviews

Elizabeth P.Elizabeth Pinkney: The World Explorer Reward Program is worth joining. Member only pricing on delicious wines throughout the store

Jason H.Jason Huffnagle: Chocolate Stout!!!

MYKAL™MYKAL™: Jerry's da best Mayor (Manager) ever!!! -Mr. Champagne 

The CakeRoom is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

6. The CakeRoom

8.4
2006 18th St NW (at Vernon & California St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cupcake Shop · Adams Morgan · 20 tips and reviews

April G.April GI: Lotus, Nutella, and peanut butter cupcakes are amazing 🤤 I’ve tried all the dc cupcake places, this place can hold its own.

Samar H.Samar Hamdan: Cheesecake. Relaxing environment good for work with free wifi

NicoleNicole: Wifi password: sweettooth

Art and Soul is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

7. Art and Soul

7.6
415 New Jersey Ave NW (btwn D & E Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Be sure to order the red velvet cake for dessert, which is gooey delicious. Read more.

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Cocktails for $6, wine for $7, and draft beer for $6. They offer seven different types of wine to choose from during HH. The robust food menu which includes calamari and fried green pickled tomatoes. Read more.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: No questions about it, must get the fried chicken. The breading has the perfect crunchiness to it and the chicken is very moist and juicy.

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

8. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

8.6
1517 Connecticut Ave NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bookstore · Northwest Washington · 327 tips and reviews

Sasha T.Sasha Tkachenko: A perfect spot for breakfast/lunch. Good coffee (the Latte is huge), nice house sodas and great Red Velvet cake. Try Cuban sandwich!

Mauricio M.Mauricio M.: Definitely one of my favorite places in DC. Great place to brunch, nice selection of beers (try the Hefeweizen) and good cakes.

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia shoped at Kramerbook & Afterwords Cafe. Read more.

Shake Shack is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

9. Shake Shack

8.2
1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 226 tips and reviews

beccabecca: Red velvet cake custard on Saturday's!

Molly C.Molly Cushing: Shack burger and shake will never be a bad decision. Busy lines move fast. Food is ready quickly. My favorite place.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Desserts here are built around frozen custard. It’s blended into killer shakes and “concretes,” a blend of custard and traditional ice-cream toppings such as hot fudge and cookie dough.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

10. The Cheesecake Factory

8.1
5335 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 29 (in Chevy Chase Pavilion), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Friendship Heights · 61 tips and reviews

Christine M.Christine McLeese: You MUST try the breakfast brioche sandwich. You won't be disappointed. Amazing!

WineCountryMuseWineCountryMuse: Great service

SamanthaSamantha: Awesome red velvet cheesecake!

Basil Thai is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

11. Basil Thai

7.4
1608 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Georgetown · 12 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The Larb Kai (minced chicken with lime juice, chili and mint leaves) is served in a hearty dish and can feed more than two as an appetizer. Read more.

Rachel P.Rachel Pritchard: The Crispy Wantons are not very full. They are delicious but more like crispy pieces than pockets with goodness inside.

Carly N.Carly Nemanic: Best pad Thai in DC!!

FroZenYo is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

12. FroZenYo

7.2
1634 I St NW (btwn Connecticut Ave & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 24 tips and reviews

Roopesh C.Roopesh Chinnakampalli: It’s amazing place for a quick grab of frozen items like - Sobert, Yogurts and have variety of topping to choose from.

Crystal B.Crystal B: Somehow they only charge 29 cents for their bottled water.

LinkinLinkin: Use middle handle to mix the two flavors!

Oohh’s & Aahh’s is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Velvet Cake in Washington.

13. Oohh’s & Aahh’s

7.3
1005 U St NW (btwn 10th & 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · U-Street · 97 tips and reviews

James S.James Stolp: Fantastic food! Fried catfish, greens, grits and cheese, cornbread, sweet tea, great fries chicken. They're doing it right!

Warren ♏.Warren ♏ Johnson ♏: The Mac & Cheese is some kind of GOOD...

Paul Carrick B.Paul Carrick Brunson: The best soul food spot in the city!