Pluma by Bluebird Bakery

"Super-fresh pastries like pistachio croissants, ham and cheese croissants, and monkey bread come from James Beard Award-nominated proprietors Camila Arango and Tom Wellings, who provided D.C. restaurants with wholesale baked goods for years. Beyond pastries, the bakery also sells gorgeous espresso drinks, vegetable-filled quiche, and plenty of lunchtime fare like seasonal toasts, soups, and sandwiches. This first retail location opened in 2018 and has become so popular that Pluma expanded to the Wharf late last year." - Emily Venezky

"After spending the day jostling your way through Union Market, refill at Pluma. The bakery feels like an oasis in an otherwise perpetually bustling part of town. There’s a wooden communal table that sits in the center of the room and blue Mediterranean tiles that gleam under lowlight. On the menu are an assortment of baked goods where you can expect the basics: muffins, croissants, and scones. But the subtle go-to option here are their juices like their coconut lemonade and their hibiscus tea. It’s a refreshing way to end a busy day." - omnia saed, tristiana hinton

"After battling the crowds at Union Market, refill your tank with some sugary treats from Pluma. There’s a wooden communal table in the center of the room where you can crash with friends to split your baked goods haul. You can expect the basics like muffins, croissants, and scones. But It's their their juices like the coconut lemonade and hibiscus tea that really round out the refreshing end of the day." - omnia saed

"Super-fresh pastries, like pistachio croissants, ham and cheese croissants, and monkey bread come from dream team proprietors Camila Arango and Tom Wellings, who provided D.C. restaurants with wholesale baked goods for years. Call ahead for in-store pick-up. Delivery available through UberEats, GrubHub, and Postmates." - Tierney Plumb, Stephanie Carter

"After spending the day jostling your way through Union Market, refill at Pluma. The bakery feels like an oasis in an otherwise perpetually bustling part of town. There’s a wooden communal table that sits in the center of the room and blue Mediterranean tiles that gleam under lowlight. On the menu are an assortment of baked goods where you can expect the basics: muffins, croissants, and scones. But the subtle go-to option here are their juices like their coconut lemonade and their hibiscus tea. It’s a refreshing way to end a busy day. photo credit: Nina Palazzolo" - Omnia Saed