This is a cute bakery in Blagden Alley. Their bread is excellent and one of the few places I've found in DC to get fresh loaves. I had the matcha latte which was very smooth. I've liked every pastry I've had here. I will note that the seating is very limited inside. The staff are always friendly.

I love a good quality bakery with whole grain, locally sourced, fresh milled sourdough. It's a rarity. I even bought an einkorn loaf with these pastries. Believe me when I say you can taste the quality! There is so much flavor from the sourdough and whole wheat . Nothing like I've tasted before. I highly recommend anything that is plain too like a regular croissant to really taste the difference. The ambiance is such a cute small cafe. Pretty quiet but quickly filled up with customers even at 8am.

I was the first person to enter the shop when it opened at 8 but a line soon followed. I ordered a vanilla bean oat milk latte and it was so good. I also had a savory cross isn't with labneh, feta and spinach. I had questions about the ingredients and although there was a line behind me, the cashier eagerly answered my questions. It's pricey. $17 for a latte and a pastry, but I don't regret it. The shop itself is really gorgeous and there's plenty of seating for those who are looking for that work from the coffee shop vibe. I'll definitely be back.

I tried them at a farmer's market and was sufficiently convinced that I wanted to see the store. I applaud this place for its local and regional focus. There are some quality baked goods here. As a cafe, it leaves something to be desired. I ordered what I thought was a big loaf and ended up being a smaller one, though it was full of as many seeds as could possibly be expected. The labeling was puzzling and the loaves were a bit far for my eyes apparently. A rye cookie was distinctive and on point, and while I mistakenly ended up with a bag of crostini instead of the croutons I thought I was buying, the slightly larger pieces will have no trouble finding a use. I appreciated the option for a golden milk, but in reality it was about 50% golden foam. The shop was cramped, and the price was premium. I'd come back for baked goods, but wouldn't be that interested in dining in.

The food at Seylou is delicious! I went on a recent Saturday mid-day and got a Veggie Focaccia slice, an iced Americano and a chocolate croissant to go. There aren't a lot of tables but I was lucky to grab one of the few and ate my Veggie Focaccia slice. It was very tasty and I was happy with my choice! The iced Americano seemed to mainly be ice so that was more of a disappointment but the little bit of drink I did have was very good. One thing to note is that for the pastries there were no prices listed on the menu. Adding the prices would have been a nice touch so I could know how much I expected everything to be.

I'd rate their baked goods a 10/10! I tried their plain croissant & it was delicious and baked perfectly! Their chai latte tasted very watered down which was disappointing. They did have milk alternatives which was a plus and staff was friendly! I loved that I could watch the bakers in the back actively making the baked goods!

The freshest pastries I've ever had. We heard about this place from a well known bakery in Raleigh. They mill their own grain which isn't too common so we knew we had to come. You could tell the locals knew this place was good despite maintaining a low profile. We got half a loaf of rustic sourdough bread, a regular and almond croissant then a cinnamon bun. Bonus - we were able to take home some starter!

Seylou is very much an acquired taste. The flavors are very whole wheat and sourdough heavy. I've had their croissants which are pretty good, but again, an aquifer taste. Recently went with a friend and got a slice of their focaccia. They weren't sure what was in it but charge me for a meat slice even though it turns out there was no meat in it. The flavors were good but it was clearly someone's first time working there. The slice cost about $7 all things included. It was good but I certainly wouldn't make it a regular thing. I like how everything is local and you can buy the mini loaves of bread. Also they have tap water right on the drink counter which is nice! Seating is hard to come by, but plenty of parks within a ten minute walk.

I've tried most of the bread bakeries in DC proper and Seylou is cranking out the best loaves. They select special grains and then mill them themselves, so of course it will be excellent. They also do a long ferment, making the loaves more flavorful and easier to digest - win, win. I've also tried several of their pastries, which I would call rustic and delicious. On Wednesdays they make pizza, which is also excellent, but not the best in the city. Why not 5-stars? The sticker shock for their bread is real. I understand what goes into their process and I appreciate it, but one of their loaves was $18. Their matcha latte is also very sad, it was pale green and had very little flavor. I'm sure their coffee is great, but if you aren't doing matcha well, maybe don't offer it. Overall, one of the best bakeries in DC (maybe the best) and worth a visit!

LOVE Seylou's whole wheat bread & pastries! Their bread are chewy and favorful. I am a fan of dark bread, and really enjoyed their horse and rustica bread. If you're newer to the game, go with their lightest bread! Their breads generally taste healthy, which I love, but my husband is not a fan of the "burnt taste" as he describes it :/ so you might or might not like Seylou depending on your taste. We both admit the quality of all their bread is 100/100! Definitely on the pricier side: three loaves of bread, one chocolate croissant and a bialy (bagel) came out to be $70! I crave their whole wheat sourdough bread from time to time, and it's an excuse for me to make the trip out to DC :) They close pretty early, so plan your trip accordingly. Everyone there is SUPER nice. The place is small but the rotation is quick.