Pastries By Randolph

I have had their cakes at previous birthday parties, so I decided to order one for mother’s day. I wanted to have a custom cake made and they were very accommodating. We ordered an 8 inch vanilla cake with white chocolate icing & filling and strawberry filling. It came to a total of around $ 45, which is more on the expensive side. If you want a custom cake, be sure to order 48 hrs in advance!
Their cakes are worth the money, the icing is the perfect sweetness and the cake is just heavenly. It was the perfect moistness and my mom loved it! I would definitely order from them again. They are very far from where I am located, about 45 min to 1 hr drive. I hope they’ll open up in Maryland. I have yet to try the other baked goods, but will try to do so in the near future!

Finally made the trek here today and it was totally worth it. I can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the items! Today I got their éclair, strawberry mousse cheesecake, fruit tart, red velvet cupcake, and crème brûlée. Everything tasted so delicious and even my daughter who’s very picky enjoyed every bite!
Their display is very appealing and makes you want to buy everything! They also have cakes you can order for special occasions and I’ve tried some of their cakes before and it doesn’t disappoint.

This place needs no introduction — family owned gem since early 90s. If you have a sweet tooth like me, and appreciate classic French pastries, take a field trip there and go WILD! Some of my favorites are dark chocolate mousse, fruit topped cheesecake, key lime tart… etc. You won’t be disappointed!

Chocolate mousse ribbon cake is all I’ve had and it scruptious. So decadent, I couldn’t get past 4 bites before needing a glass of milk! The cake was good, the service was good and the price was fair. Will be back!

I stopped by here one afternoon when I was with a friend because she loved their pastries. She has really only had the cupcakes so I got two of those for myself and my husband.
I decided to go with the strawberry and chocolate cupcakes. They were moist and flavorful, definitely the best ones I’ve found in Arlington. I also went with a small fruit tart because of the Unilocal reviews and they looked delicious.
The fruit tart wasn’t as good as I was hoping but the cupcakes were definitely awesome. I would love to come back and try many more pastries because they looked awesome!

If there were a bakery in Heaven, this place would be IT!
Always rave reviews when I bring one to an event.
That is all I have to say! Badda-​bing!

You have to try the marble cake! It’s so good! It’s not too sweet and just melts in your mouth.

If you want to taste a little bit of French pastries&European delights, why fly to France/​Europe when you could take a little bite here in NOVA? Top quality and worth it’s money.
Opening in 1988 and still open is amazing. I found out about this place by my mother; she would come here as a student with her friends, so do I now.
Every year in April, they sell this little chick. It’s a lemon pastry. I can’t remember what it’s called exactly. I remember calling in to reserve 5 of these little delights! They are worth it’s price and since they only make a few in April, you gotta hit it as if it were the gold rush.

Went inside and immediately wanted everything!
Tons of pastries that look amazing, decided on a Swan shaped crème puff and a pavlvoa which is like a fruit tart by with some special whipped cream.
Each pastry was about $ 6 but worth it. They sell cakes there also if you want to order.

I went here one morning after a mild panic upon realizing my usual bakery for picking up a variety of small, sweet treats for an office bday party was closed.
My coworkers swooned. It was unanimous that this would be our new go-​to spot. These are perfect, beautiful, not-​too-​sweet, extravagantly satisfying little six dollar (max) pastries.
Since that day, it’s become my stop for a lady’s time of the month or super stressful week treat. Way better than a similarly priced dessert from whole foods or any other grocery store, and conveniently located a minor detour off 29 on my route to and from work.
I am a devoted Randolph pastry fan.

Huge variety of delicious pastries, there’s something for everybody here. The service is decent, and if you go often they’ll recognize you and do things for you w/​o you asking and giving you a free cookie or two… :D. My only problem is that the pastries are too good, so it’s addicting…
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Everything here is baked fresh every morning– and if you don’t make a pit stop here in the early morning– you will miss out! A lot of the selection becomes sparse because they are so busy. I would suggest visiting before 10 am. The best pastries in NoVa!

One of my favorite places to stop by when I’m craving a sweet treat. I’ve had an array of their pastries and croissants and really enjoyed them all.
The chocolate mousse cake is to die for! My family picked it up for my birthday and I easily ate three slices of it. So so good.
They also have good coffee!

I know Heidelberg is the crowd favorite, but I prefer Randolph. I’m not speaking here to the ambiance, outdoor seating, or other things that could probably be improved. But the CAKES and pastries are magnificent.
I recently had a custom birthday cake made, and to call it heavenly is a vast understatement. From the almond-​flavored «Happy Birthday» thing on the top, to the amazing chocolate shavings, to the moist, delicious cake itself. Not sure if you can over-​use the word «heavenly,» but that’s what this is.
Randolph’s has been my go-​to place for well over a decade now. They’re consistently magnificent.

I would come here for their raspberry macarons. They place a row of fresh raspberries along with a huge dollop of passion fruit cream. The mixture of flavors marry so well together. The cookie itself is moist and soft. They are able to develop a stable foot on their macarons. I would give these a ⁵⁄₅ stars. These are definitely worth going out of your way to eat.
However, as far as the other pastries go, I would say that they are not worth going out of your way to get. The key lime tart was a bit too tart for my taste buds. I would have liked them a bit sweeter. However, if you like tart deserts, the key lime tart is definitely the way to go.
The service is a ⁵⁄₅. The employees are so sweet and so friendly and so helpful. It’s great to go into a bakery and feel at home.

What a hidden gem! Seriously the cutest desserts ever. When I walked in I wanted to try all of their colorful and adorable pastries lined up in the window.
It was so hard to pick the ones I wanted, but I eventually was able to pick the chocolate mousse, key lime pie, and the raspberry macaron.
Let me start off with my all time favorite– the raspberry macaron. This was a ⁵⁄₅! The adorable macaron was lined with fresh raspberries and a passion fruit mousse inside. The passion fruit mousse was soft and creamy. It tasted perfect with the tart raspberries. This one is a must-​get!
Then, I liked the chocolate mousse cake. This was pretty good. I’ve definitely had better chocolate mouse cake though. I would have liked a more soft and creamy mousse, but it did the trick for my chocolate craving.
I wasn’t a fan of their key lime pie. I usually love anything key lime, but I felt like their pie was too tart for me.
In love with this cute bakery. I want to try everything on their menu… Eventually:)

I would give this place 5 stars for their desserts/​pastries and cakes but because of the customer service makes this place 3 stars. They sometimes ignore their customers, give attitude… I guess depending on who helps you. I have yet to hear them greet their customers when people walk into the store.
Anyway, I definitely recommend the rose cakes, the dark Chocolate mouse rose cake is very rich. The pistachio white chocolate mouse rose cake is also very delicious. The chocolate dome is creamy sweet, heavenly! Their chocolate marble mouse cake is amazing. And the tres leches cake is sweet but not overly sweet, perfect dessert after any meal.

Their sweets are on point here!
I don’t give many 5 star reviews but this pastry shop definitely deserves it. I have been here previously to get various small pastries and all of them were really good. Usually there is always one that I really like and other’s which are just average but everyone I have tried is so good. Now onto the main point of writing this review. Recently my gf and I stopped by to pick up a strawberry shortcake for her mother’s birthday. According to her a call ahead is necessary to see if it is still available. Supposedly they are very popular and they run out quickly, but luckily the day we went it was a snow day so there were plenty left.
The cake was wonderful and I honestly can’t say I have eaten better strawberry shortcake. I usually dislike frosting, thick creamy sugar smeared on top of cakes but the frosting here is very good. It is very light and not too sweet. Strawberries included in the cake were also very fresh. Between 6 people the cake was consumed in one sitting, multiple people had seconds. The strawberry shortcake comes in at ~$ 40 including tax which is a bit pricy for a cake but it is well worth it! Next time I am craving pastries a drive into Arlington will be necessary and anything festivities that require a cake will be purchased from here. Look no further upon taking a bite you will be taken into pastry heaven.

Let me preface this review by saying that I love sweets. I love sugar on top of sugar, on top of sugar. And let’s not even get into how much i love chocolate! Based on these two loves, I believe I am qualified to give a sound opinion on Pastries by Randolph.
I first discovered Pastries by Randolph at a bridal shower. The cake contained buttercream frosting and the softest, spongiest cake ever. The strawberry flavored cake was literally melting in my mouth– I had to restrain my urge to go back for seconds… can’t be looking like a pig at such a dignified event!
Since then, I have sought every opportunity to order from this bakery. In one instance, I went out of my way to ensure a Pastries by Randolph cake was on hand for a coworker’s birthday– did I look around other bakeries in the area for options? No! I know a good quality cake when I taste one… though Pastries by Randolph is a good 30 minutes away from my workplace, my effort was well worth it. The cake-​eating-​crew devoured the chocolate butter cream cake. It was such a hit– the ratio of cake to frosting was on-​point. It was an extremely rich tasting cake. Not too heavy, but definitely not a lightly flavored cake. Cake was about $ 35.
Needless to say, when Valentines Day hit this past weekend, I once again indulged my inner porggy and made my way to the bakery. This time I purchased two individual cake slices– their valentines day cakes. The strawberry butter cream yellow cake was so fresh, so soft. It wasn’t too sweet for those who dislike overly-​sweet desserts, but still contained enough of the sugar/​strawberry flavor to satisfy even the most critical reviewer. The chocolate heart-​shaped cake was also delicious. If you’re a chocolate lover (and I AM one of the most avid chocolate fanatics!), you’ll be wholly satisfied. The chocolate is rich and creamy, the frosting alone is enough to satisfy your cravings.
Give it a try– the prices are a bit high but it’s totally worth it ($ 11 for two slices). It’s more of an indulgence than an everyday visit. The service is great– very organized. You’ll take a number so that your order doesn’t get lost amongst the hordes of people in that bakery.

I get my birthday cakes made here every year (strawberry shortcake or white chocolate mousse) and they are ALWAYS a big hit. The cake is so, so moist and I appreciate the fact that the frosting has a subtle sweetness. I just really dislike sweets that are excessively sweet, if that makes any sense at all. The white chocolate shavings on top of the white chocolate mousse cake are like delicate little snowflakes that melt in your mouth. White chocolate isn’t a particularly innovative cake flavor, but this cake is truly special. So yummy. I always pray that I have leftovers, so I can indulge after a few more meals.
Today, however, I decided to pick up some of their pastries for my family. I got the strawberry cheesecake, fruit tart, hazelnut éclair, tiramisu, and strawberry mousse cheesecake. Everything was incredibly delicious. The strawberry cheesecake was probably my favorite. So rich, creamy, and generously topped with strawberries.
Parking here can be a little tricky. Pastries by Randolph shares a couple (probably less than 20) spots with 5 – 6 other stores. Though parking can be difficult at times, what’s waiting for you inside the bakery is so worth it.
Be sure to come here near Christmas. They have the BEST gingerbread cookies EVER.