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Bakeries near Georgetown University (GU)

16bakeries within 1 mile
2within a ten-minute walk
81%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 16 bakeries within a mile of Georgetown University, 2 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 90 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are Wisconsin Ave (8) and M St (4).

The closest bakeries to GU

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • Plain croissant — The test.
  • Pain au chocolat — Or almond croissant.
  • A loaf of bread — To take home.
  • A seasonal fruit pastry — Whatever is fresh.

How to spot a good one

  • Croissants with layers — Shatter outside, honeycomb inside, tasting of butter. Bready, uniform croissants are made with margarine or frozen dough.
  • Real sourdough — Long-fermented, crackling crust, open crumb, a gentle tang.
  • Baked on site — You should be able to smell it.

The whole picture is in the bakeries guide.

Questions about bakeries near GU

How many bakeries are near GU?
Open map listings put 16 bakeries within a mile of Georgetown University, 2 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 90 within 3 miles. About 81% are independent rather than chains.
Which bakeries are closest to GU?
La Jolie Bleue (0.5 mi), Patisserie Poupon (0.5 mi), Boulangerie Christophe (0.5 mi), Petite Soeur (0.5 mi) and Caspian Crust (0.5 mi).
Where are most bakeries near GU?
The busiest streets are Wisconsin Ave (8) and M St (4).

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