Potomac Sweets – American
The air at Potomac Sweets is thick with the comforting perfume of yeast and toasted grains, drawing visitors into a sanctuary of artisanal baking where every loaf tells a story of craftsmanship. From the deep, earthy crumb of Black Russian bread to the fragrant, herb-infused crusts of rosemary and olive oil boules, each handcrafted creation celebrates the timeless artistry of the oven. It is a neighborhood treasure where golden-braided challah and fruit-studded harvest loaves wait to be torn and shared, turning the simple act of breaking bread into a soulful sensory experience.
10419 Armory Avenue, Kensington MD 20895 https://potomacsweets.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: kosher, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Sunday
- 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the succulent food and perfectly sized portions, frequently highlighting the high quality and flavor of every dish served. Guests love the relaxed vibe that creates a memorable dining experience, often praising the warm and knowledgeable service provided by an attentive staff. Reviewers celebrate the welcoming atmosphere and consistently recommend the experience to friends, noting the seamless blend of excellent cuisine and a comfortable, inviting environment.
Menu
Artisan Breads
- Black Russian Bread - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Challah Artisan Bread - $8: Classic challah bread made with fresh eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Ciabatta Artisan Bread - $7.5: Very light and airy structure Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cranberry Walnut Bread - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Farmers Bread - $8: Hearty pain Levain bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Harvest Bread - $8: Multigrain bread with light sweet flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Italian Loaf Artisan Bread - $8: All purpose bread perfect for sandwiches Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olive Bread - $8: Sourdough bread studded with green and Kalamata olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pecan Raisin Bread - $8.5: Sourdough structured bread with pecan pieces and select raisins Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rosemary & Olive Oil Bread - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Semolina Bread - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sourdough Artisan Bread - $8: San Francisco type sourdough bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Dinner Rolls - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Cakes
- Black Forest Cake - $26: 6 inch acetate cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Boston Cream Cake - $26: 6 inch acetate cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dulce de Leche Cake - $26: 6 inch acetate cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango and Cream Cake - $26: 6 inch acetate cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Raspberry Cream Cake - $26: 6 inch acetate cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Strawberry Shortcake - $26: 6 inch acetate cake
- Tres Leches Cake - $26: 6 inch acetate cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Black and White Cake - $27: 6 inch iced cake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Carrot Cake - $27: 6 inch iced cake
- Chocolate Butter Cream Cake - $27: 6 inch iced cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Fudge Cake - $27: 6 inch iced cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Citron Cake - $27: 6 inch iced cake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Coffee Butter Cream Cake - $27: 6 inch iced cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Confetti Cake - $27: 6 inch iced cake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- German Chocolate Cake - $27: 6 inch iced cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Vanilla Butter Cream Cake - $27: 6 inch iced cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Fresh Fruit Cake - $28: 6 inch specialty cake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Italian Cream Cake - $28: 6 inch specialty cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Opera Cake - $28: 6 inch specialty cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Cookies & Biscotti
- Anise Biscotti - $11: All butter anise flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Apricot Hazelnut Biscotti - $12: All butter hazelnut flavored biscotti with dried apricots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Chip Biscotti - $11: All butter biscotti with Belgian chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti - $13: All butter biscotti with pistachio nuts and dried cranberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Alfajores - $12: Peruvian style cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Apricot Amaretti - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bernadin - $12: Cinnamon cookies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Black and White Cookies - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Citrus Riciarelli - $12: Florence style almond cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Raspberry Amaretti - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lace Cookies - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spiced Nuts - $18: Pecans, almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts with honey and cayenne Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chocolate Rugelach - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Raspberry Rugelach - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Pescatarian
- Walnut Raisin Rugelach - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Pescatarian
- Checkerboard Shortbread - $11: All butter vanilla and chocolate shortbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Chip Shortbread - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Espresso Shortbread - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Ginger Shortbread - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pistachio Shortbread - $12: All butter pistachio flavored shortbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Shortbread - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Wedding Cookies - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Croissants & Pastries
- Almond Croissant - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Croissant - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Butter Croissant - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cherry Cream Cheese Croissant - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Croissant - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Apple Croissant - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mixed Berry Croissant - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pistachio Croissant - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Raspberry & Cream Croissant - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham and Swiss Savory Croissants - $6.5 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Spinach and Feta Savory Croissants - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Apple Fritter - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Apricot Pocket - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Boston Cream Pastry - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kouign Amann - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- New England Blueberry Coffee Cake - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- New England Coffee Cake - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Raspberry Filled Bomboloni - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sfogliatelle - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sticky Bun - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vanilla Bomboloni - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cinnamon Roll - $4.5 Available at: breakfast, brunch
Cupcakes
- Carrot Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Caramel Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chocolate Vanilla Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- Coconut Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Coffee Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Confetti Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Double Fudge Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- German Chocolate Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- Marble Chocolate Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Marble Vanilla Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Red Velvet Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Strawberry and Cream Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Caramel Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Chocolate Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Lemon Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Mango Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Raspberry Cupcake - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Tarts & Pies
- Apple Almond Tart - $28: 8 inch tart Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Boston Cream Tart - $28: 8 inch tart Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cherry Almond Tart - $28: 8 inch tart Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
- French Apple Tart - $28: 8 inch tart Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Fresh Berry Tart - $30: 8 inch tart Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
- Fresh Fruit Tart - $28: 8 inch tart Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pear Almond Tart - $28: 8 inch tart Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Raspberry Cream Tart - $28: 8 inch tart Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Blueberry Crumb Pie - $15: 8 inch pie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Cherry Lattice Pie - $15: 8 inch pie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
- Double Crusted Apple Pie - $14.5: 8 inch pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Double Crusted Bluebery Pie - $14.5: 8 inch pie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
- Dutch Apple Cranberry Pie - $14.5: 8 inch pie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
- Fresh Honey Crisp Apple Pie - $17: 8 inch pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Milk Chocolate Pecan Pie - $16: 8 inch pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pecan Pie - $16: 8 inch pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Key Lime Pie - $28: 9 inch pie
- Pumpkin Pie - $14: 9 inch pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sweet Potato Pie - $14: 9 inch pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Scones
- Blueberry Scone - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Orange Cranberry Scone - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pistachio Scone - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Praline Scone - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
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