Baked By Yael

I don’t usually write reviews but this one needs to be shared and I’d give them 10 stars if I could. I ordered an anniversary basket for my boyfriend after we had to cancel our plans for the weekend because of a change in his marine training schedule. I woke up with the news from my friend that the basket wasn’t there. I called the baked by Yael and they said they delivered to the front desk as I advised. The building office had locked it up in an office that doesn’t open on Sundays. I was really upset but Baked by Yael not only called twice to check for any updates on the basket but when they found out I wouldn’t be able to get to it they offered to send another one. You guys saved the day and my anniversary. Thank you so much, it’s refreshing to find a business who cares more about their customers than just the profit!

Amazing bagels! When I came in the bagels were fresh and still warm from the oven. The coffee was also really good.

Super cute bake shop! Gelato was yummy and there were other baked goods available. Staff was warm and easy to talk too. There was some seating on the inside. Location is super convenient, right outside of the zoo with comparable prices to the zoo but undoubtably better food.

I stopped in here after seeing this cute shop walking past on my way to restaurants in Cleveland Park from Wardman Park Marriott. I had no idea if they were open on Sunday Morning at 8:30, but they were! Excellent! I had ozone cinnamon Rugalach, which was the freshest and best I’ve ever had. I got a FREE Coffee for checking in on Unilocal!Then I bought a bag of soft day old bagels. Total was 7 and change. The day old bagels feel a little firm and somewhat spongy. But for my purposes, they’ll do the trick. The staff was extremely pleasant and accommodating. In fact I hadn’t noticed the free coffee coupon till after I purchased my items. I went back up to the counter and they grabbed it for me with a smile.
Thanks for a good out of towner experience.

Very cute shop run by very nice people. Cake pops are their specialty, but their other goodies are great as well!

Delicious cake pops (read: like crack) made in great and rotating flavors. Locally owned and operated. Other kinds of baked desserts available, including bagels on the weekends. Great for kids or a treat while visiting the National Zoo.

The best. Run, do not walk. Best bagels in DC, but only available on weekends. Cake pops and goodies all excellent.
Shop is small, but cozy and inviting.
Across from National Zoo.

11 bucks for two scoops of ice cream? What a scam
They don’t show their prices obviously so you don’t know what you’re getting into and the people behind the counter were incompetent.

Passionate and enthusiastic staff who are extremely knowledgeable on what they sell. Without a doubt the best cake pop I’ve ever had.

I feel really bad about giving this place only 3 stars. All three stars are for appeal of the store, the packaging of my cake pops (I bought 6), and the friendliness of the staff. I cannot give any stars for the taste of the pops. They were too sweet, too gooey which makes me feel like I was eating raw batter, and very artificial tasting. I wanted very bad to enjoy them because the lady at the store told me I would love them and she sounded so excited. I saw the store as soon as I got off the cab in front of the National Zoo. I decided to visit D.C.‘s first cake poppery because it was such a cute concept but I was very disappointed. Too bad. I hope they figure out the flavors and textures soon. I would still give it a second chance when I drop by D.C. I actually enjoy the flavors and textures of the cake pops that Starbucks sells much more.

Finally came to my friend’s Cake Shop! My son and I split a cake pop that looked like an ice cream cone and it was delicious. Location right next to the zoo is amazing.
I’m really excited she is starting lessons soon!

So excited to find a bakery that is peanut/​tree but free. A perfect treat for after walking the zoo. Lots of flavors of cake pops to choose from. Black & white cookie or chocolate chip bars also available. Prices were a little high but we are in DC. We had a chocolate cake pop & birthday cake dipped in chocolate. Both were delicious. Black & white cookie was soft and delicious as well. Glad we found this little bakery.

A real gem of a neighborhood spot! Great for locals looking for some quality Sunday morning bagels or tourists who want a unique and special treat for their kids after a long day at the zoo. Here’s a tip: if you’re looking for a good cup of coffee in the morning and want to avoid the chaotic clamor of Starbucks, pop into Yael for an equally satisfying cup and a much better customer service experience.
Bonus: there’s usually a pretty pink bowl of water outside if you’re passing by with a thirsty pooch!

The pops are good but probably over-​priced. Went by the store today and purchased one of each flavor they had available. Our favorite was the cookies and cream, which is in line with several other reviews. Their lemon and raspberry flavors also stood out against the birthday cake and chocolate options.
Here’s a list of somewhat connected thoughts on their products and store. I really only share this because I want to see this store succeed. I think I’m overly influenced by shark tank at the moment:
1) After sharing a few pops with my girlfriend, it seemed like each pop started to blend together. Visually they only differ in color, and the textures are very similar from pop to pop. More could be done to make each pop a unique experience, especially when they charge 3 dollars for two bites. For example, why not add some confetti candy to the birthday pop to give it some added texture? Maybe a small dollop of cream cheese icing on the top of the red velvet pop? Thinking about making a mint chocolate flavor pop? — make it, and add a spring of mint to the top.
2) You feel a bit lost entering the store. There’s no easily found list of products and you’ll just have to guess the price on many things. They sell coffee, but I don’t know if I can get anything more than drip. They sell day old bagels (which are good), but these are stashed on the side of the counter, again with no obvious price or label. With this approach, it seems like their are mostly focused on catering, which is funky considering their prime location.
3) Why not add outdoor seating? People like to sit for a bit after walking through the Zoo (look at the hoards of people lounging in front of their frozen yogurt neighbor). Add some bistro style seating outside with some shade, along with some iced drinks (coffee and tea) and people will love it while the weather stays nice. Plus, a crowd of people will raise the curiosity of passers by. As of now, the store seems dead in comparison to the others that face the Zoo.
4) We’ve had their bagels in the past, which are very good. A big step up over firehook, which is located a couple blocks north. The obvious complaint is that they just give you the bagel in a bag with cream cheese and a crappy knife. It’d be much better if they at least offered to cut it in half and toast it. The bagels are good enough that the store could a morning destination (a time when I imagine the pops aren’t flying off the shelves), particularly if they added outdoor seating and more drink options. I suppose the problem this is that they bill themselves as a cake poppery.
Overall, good, but pricey, products and a lack of attention to their storefront.

Cookies and cream pop is the best thing I’ve ever had in my life! It’s super moist and rich and just delicious. They only offer bagels on Saturday and Sunday but if you’re craving something sweet, this is the place!
I underestimated the power of the pops and ordered two but one is certainly enough.

Such a cute bakery. Conveniently located across the zoo ! I had their birthday cake cake pop dipped in chocolate and it was the best cake pop I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a lot of cake pops). It’s very moist and it didn’t fall off the stick when I bit into it like most of the other cake pops I’ve tried.
The ladies that helped me were very friendly (wish I got their names) but I asked them for dinner suggestions and they suggested a few restaurants and they suggested things to do around the area.

I love the cookies and cream cakepops and the chocolate rugelach is absolutely awesome!

Raspberry treats are awesome.
Cake pops are a great amount for someone who isn’t typically a sweets consumer.
Big fan all around.

I should apologize to the staff for asking them to repeat all the flavors several times to ensure that I remembered which flavors were which when I shared them with my coworkers. I never shared the cake pops with my coworkers… I’ve been eating cake pops for breakfast and dinner the past several days…
My favorite flavors, in order are: 1) Cookies and Cream 2) Lemon 3) Chocolate 4) Red Velvet 5) Birthday Cake. I honestly regret selecting three of each flavor, because I really would have loved a full basket of the Cookies and Cream flavor. How I wish I had a tub full of the Cookies and Cream filling to eat by the spoonful…
The cake pops may seem expensive for the size, but I really think looks are deceiving. The pops look tiny, but you don’t need more than one to feel satisfied. I admittedly have had three in one sitting, but I was in a sugar coma for the rest of the evening. One cake pop on it’s own doesn’t taste too sweet, but the sugar rush will likely begin after the second pop.

Yael did a great job with this semi last minute order. Not only did she come up with a great display idea perfectly suited to my event, she went out of her way to get the materials to make it happen. Delivery was on time and every single person there was blown away by how good the pops were. I think she will have many new customers :)
Overall, much easier, cleaner, cuter, and yummier than cupcakes — these will be go to for corporate events from now on.