The Sweet Lobby

Bakery · Capitol Hill

The Sweet Lobby

Bakery · Capitol Hill

705 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Tiny bakeshop featuring cupcakes, macarons & other French sweets in traditional & offbeat flavors.

705 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003 Get directions

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@thesweetlobby

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"Just ahead of Valentine’s Day 2021, First Lady Jill Biden purchased $100 worth of cupcakes and macarons from this Capitol Hill pastry shop." - Eater Staff

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"Multicolored boxes of French macarons or madeleines from Capitol Hill’s the Sweet Lobby make attractive gifts. Some choices evoke winter, like red hot chili chocolate and sweet potato pecan macarons. Gild the lily with a “MacTop,” a cupcake topped with a macaron." - Lisa Ruland

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"The Sweet Lobby is the spot for Matcha confections. Tea-infused macarons and shortbreads have a permanent spot on their menu, and there’s also an occasional matcha cupcake." - Hanna Nakano

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cas Nesmith

Google

The desserts are pretty good although some of the items could be more flavorful and prepared better. The scones were awful-they didn't have much of a flavor and were so dry! Water couldn't even quench my thirst! The cupcakes were really good especially the champagne and the chocolate ones. The service was pretty lack luster. Nothing special and seemed somewhat detached. I'm not sure if i would return but it was a relatively nice visit that satisfied my sweet tooth. (The cassava is overtly devastatingly sweet)

Michael

Google

Got cupcakes from the Union Market location. Tried the creme brulee and bourbon pecan. They did not taste anything like they looked. So bland. A plain rice cake would have had more flavor. Texture was meh. Overall, very disappointing. To be fair, I also tried their red velvet cupcake. It was decent. Not a game changer. But it earned them one additional star.

Shawna Gann

Google

Always love to support Black owned/run businesses, but for the confections to be award winning, I was a bit disappointed. The shop is located on a cute street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, but be aware - there’s no place in the shop to sit to enjoy your treat.

Aurelie Boissy

Google

I was just curious to try these cupcakes because their texture and design look so yummy! I picked up a chocolate/vanilla which didn’t feel very fresh, maybe It’s because I got there right before closing and the cake was sitting there for long but it tasted like it was there all day! On the other side, the piña colada was so soft and yummy; I regret not taking 2 of this! I think price is fair for the amount!

Thomasina Frazier

Google

MOLD - I bought half a dozen cupcakes from the Union Market location. I shared them with family and the reviews were that they were dry. Unfortunately the cupcake I ate had mold in it so I threw away the rest. I will definitely not try this place again.

Jeff Bredt

Google

The place may not look the best from the outside, but it's what's inside that counts! Top-notch product that will be my new go-to now that Ladure in Union Station is unavailable. I can't wait to try the wide selection of Macrons, and if they match the intrigue of the cupcakes, I will be re-visiting this review.

Lexa K

Google

$17 for a total of 6 macarons that were not fresh, dry, crunchy and tasting like they've been in the refrigerator for a while. A few of them had the taste of other food also. So disappointed

Wa Wa

Google

First time buying cupcakes for Valentine's day. They were good once I warm them up fresh and tasty more so a cornbread like taste.

@eater

"Just ahead of Valentine’s Day 2021, First Lady Jill Biden purchased $100 worth of cupcakes and macarons from this Capitol Hill pastry shop." - Eater Staff

Where to Eat Like the Bidens in D.C.

View Postcard for The Sweet Lobby

@eater

17 Places to Find Festive Holiday Cookies Around D.C.

View Postcard for The Sweet Lobby

@eater

"The Sweet Lobby is the spot for Matcha confections. Tea-infused macarons and shortbreads have a permanent spot on their menu, and there’s also an occasional matcha cupcake." - Hanna Nakano

Where to Find Matcha in D.C.

View Postcard for The Sweet Lobby

cas Nesmith

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Michael

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Shawna Gann

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Aurelie Boissy

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Thomasina Frazier

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Jeff Bredt

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Lexa K

Google

$17 for a total of 6 macarons that were not fresh, dry, crunchy and tasting like they've been in the refrigerator for a while. A few of them had the taste of other food also. So disappointed

Wa Wa

Google

First time buying cupcakes for Valentine's day. They were good once I warm them up fresh and tasty more so a cornbread like taste.

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