Bittersweet Catering~Cafe~Bakery

A neighborhood favorite since 1983, Bittersweet Cafe is a lively cafe, bakery, and full-service caterer in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.

7 / 10
123
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  • Phone

    (703) 549-2708

  • Website

    bittersweetcatering.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

823 King St (Alfred St) Alexandria , VA 22314 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dessert

Comments / 52


Keywords:

sandwiches cupcakes lemonade free Wifi breakfast food coffee cake good service great value iced tea salad bar fresh squeezed OJ outdoor seating chicken good for a quick meal migas desserts chile rellenos casual people watching
jeyo

This is one of my favorite bakeries in town . Perfect for a date, or to just sit alone and people watch while enjoying great food!

Percy Vasquez Liza

I used to take orange juice from The Waterfront Market , but since they took the machine out, I now go to this awesome place Bittersweet Catering

Paul Cavazos

The hot bar is hit or miss, but the mac n cheese is on point. The Turkey BLT is one of the best sandwiches ever!

Brian Soper

Various flavors of fresh squeezed lemonade , daily lunch special , free wifi and outdoor seating .

Danielle

You can pretty much guarantee that any time you are here, they'll be out of the Green Sandwich . I'm beginning to wonder why it's still even on the menu.

Cupcake Crusaders

We loved the Chocolate Peanut Butter and the Carrot Cake cupcakes ! Check out our review: http://cupcakecrusaders.com/2012/05/01/rebeccas-cupcake-surprise-sprinkles-and-bittersweet-bakery/

Donn Pudmaroff

The breakfast burrito is amazing.. Under 6 bucks and it comes with a side of fruit , grab a cup of coffee and it's a great start to your day!

Audrey A

Sandwiches are pretty tasty and the customer service is patient and very friendly ! Have some freshly squeezed orange juice :)

D Gnome

Food is great and it came out hot and fast!

KJ Moore

everything from the breakfast buffet was over cooked, and lacked any kind of flavor. probably should've taken after everyone in line before me and ordered something off the menu . really disappointed.

C Sample

The free Big drink is lemonade , cranberry , or iced tea

Kay Woodard

Best quick hot breakfast in Old Town , but it would be a shame if you have to rush out!

Gerber Baby

Today only 1/5 off cupcakes and desserts . Halloween theme but they are still good.

Jessica Hodgson

Good breakfast sandwiches and coffee . But the bathrooms aren't baby friendly - no changing stations.

Vanessa French

I always come back for the turkey BLT . Soo good. If you have a sweet tooth the velvet cupcakes are very good.

Donna

If you see their can on the road - run! Drivers will try to kill you!

Regina Mayhew

Great local place on the corner of King and Alfred. Hot food and salad bar , sandwiches to order, and incredible baked goods ! Read more

Monica Cesario

Chicken Cesar wrap is awesome. The lentil soup is super salty.

Terry Carter

Staff are great, food is great and prices are reasonable. I've never been disappointed.

Mickey A

Best fresh orange juice and awesome machine!!

Laura Renenger

Grab yourself a huge iced tea or lemonade from their cooler on a sizzling day.

Derek P

Very hit or miss. Have felt rushed, rude service upon entry. Got the migas twice. First time: Amazing. Second: inedible. The amount of onions made it completely unpalatable.

Danny Neckel

Try the coconut chicken from the hot bar on Thursdays!

Inna G

Cupcakes are very tasty!

ML

I tried the chocolate cupcake with buttercream frosting , and wasn't very impressed unfortunately. Cute place though.

Jessica

Hazelnut coffee and red velvet cupcakes are great!

Giovanni Tario

Newbie special is awsome!! And taste delicious

Paul Cavazos

Get. The. Turkey BLT !

Noel Green

Good for a quick bite

Anne Leigh Kerr

Chicken Pesto panini is fabulous

Franklin Davis

If you're in a hurry, try Bittersweet's lunch buffet . It's high quality and ohhh so good!

Amy Dane

I second the turkey blt recommendation!

Ari Gordillo

Grab a table outside !

Jancie Webb

Healthy hummus sandwich and cran-lemonade...yum!!!! Read more

طريق الهدى

the tea is awesome Read more

Tessa Domzalski

Good lemonade . Pretty awful cupcakes , don't waste your time getting any. They may look cute but they're dense and dry with oily frosting .

Gerber Baby

11 9 13 chiles rellenos our awesome!!!

Dayana B

Red Velvet cake is heaven.

Susan Strayer LaMotte

Really great lattes and free wifi !

Diana

The Iced Tea is awesome! So is...everything else!

Victoria

Go to Bittersweet Cafe and have one of their cupcakes . Stick with the chocolate ones.

Ruth Benner

Awesome........

Cris Cruz Navas

Love the breakfast here!

Huy

Big George sub ranch dressing for the honey mustard for good eats.

Brian Keck

Got me a free Iced Tea !

Lee Allen

Best lemonade in Washington metro!

Gloria Elizabeth

Cran-monade!

Doug Wright

The hazelnut coffee is great

Greg Brown

Try the new chicken burrito

Allie Wright

Bad service and bad food. Lots of other options in the area that would surely be better.

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