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Please use this page to order challah for pickup/delivery/shipping on Thursdays.  We strongly recommend that you order in advance to increase the chances that you'll get one, and we thank you for your understanding if we are sold out. 

If you would like your challah on Fridays, please click here to learn about our Challah Subscriptions.

We bake challah fresh on Thursdays and Fridays.  We sometimes have a few challahs available for purchase on Friday without a subscription.  If we do, they will be made available for purchase on this page.  If you order challah for pickup on Saturday or Sunday, it will have been baked on Thursday and frozen the same day it was baked.

Why Our Challah

Made from scratch, our kosher challah is the perfect addition to your Shabbat dinner or any special occasion.  In the event you don't gobble it all down on the first day, turn it into Challah French Toast later!

We've done an embarrassing amount of taste-testing to make sure our challah is as good as it can possibly be.  We hope you love it as much as we do.

Choose from regular or jumbo sizes, in either plain, raisin, or vegan plain.  Regular size is a little less than a foot long.  Jumbo size is about 15 inches long and twice the overall size of a Regular challah.

Allergen Info

Our plain and raisin challah contains egg and honey, but does not contain dairy. Our vegan challah does not contain dairy, egg or honey. While none of our challah contains dairy and we use good cleaning practices between products, our challah is made on shared equipment with other products that may contain dairy. Please see more information about our ingredients and kosher certification. 

Our raspberry bars are the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and crumbly! We start with a shortbread crust, layer it with raspberry jam and fresh raspberry filling, and top it off with scrumptious streusel.

Homemade cake hand-blended with frosting and dipped in a candy coating, our cakepops are moist, sweet, and positively delicious. They're our most versatile product - great for receptions, parties, showers, office functions, and everyday sweet cravings.

**There is a 2 dozen minimum for cakepops to be put on a display.**

Our current flavors/colors are below.  These colors may change for different holidays, seasons, etc.  If you would like your cakepops in custom colors, please contact us.  Please note there is a minimum of 24 cakepops per custom color.

Cakepop Flavors/Colors

Standard Cakepop Flavors (Base Color/Drizzle Color)

Birthday dipped in Vanilla (pink/white)
Birthday dipped in Chocolate (chocolate/pink)
Chocolate (chocolate/white)
Red Velvet (red/white)
Cookies n' Cream (white/red)
Lemon (yellow/pink)
Raspberry (chocolate/red)

Bow Colors

If you choose the option to get your cakepops individually wrapped, each cakepop will be wrapped in a poly bag and closed with a bow twistie.  The bow twisties come in a variety of colors.  The colors we usually have in stock are listed below.  Please note that color availability varies as our suppliers have been experiencing delays.

White
Red
Light Pink
Hot Pink
Orange
Yellow
Emerald Green
Kiwi Green
Light Blue
Royal Blue
Lavender
Purple
Gold 
Black

Colors as of 11/11/2022:

Gluten-free & Vegan Birthday in Vanilla:  pink w/white loop drizzle

Gluten-free & Vegan Birthday in Chocolate:  chocolate w/pink loop drizzle

Gluten-free & Vegan Chocolate:  chocolate w/white loop drizzle

Even without the gluten, egg, and dairy, our Gluten-free & Vegan Cakepops are absolutely delicious!

We offer them in Birthday in Vanilla, Birthday in Chocolate, and Chocolate.  If you have a preference of flavor, we recommend that you order at least a few days in advance, as we don't always have every flavor available every day.

If you would like your cakepops in custom colors, please contact us.  Please note there is a minimum of 24 cakepops per custom color. 

Please note that our Gluten-free & Vegan Cakepops are made in the same facility as our other cakepops. If any contact with gluten, dairy, or egg could be detrimental, please do not consume our products.

Jumbo size cakepop decorated like an adorable panda!

Available in two delicious flavors:  Birthday and Chocolate.

Our Star of David Jumbo cakepops are available in two delicious flavors:  Birthday and Chocolate.

*48-hour notice is needed for these specialty cakepops.

**A minimum order of 24 cakepops for a tiered display.

Our take on the classic black-and-white cookie: a soft, cake-like shortbread cookie iced with vanilla on one half and chocolate on the other. The soft cookie complemented with the smooth vanilla and chocolate icings create a sweet melt-in-your-mouth experience that you'll want to repeat once you've devoured both halves.

Custom writing also available for advance orders. Pricing varies.

You won't find rugelach like ours anywhere else in the DC area! We use an Israeli family recipe that makes our rugelach softer than most. It has the perfect level of sweetness and does not contain nuts!

Allergens

Contains gluten, dairy, egg

The perfect combination of chocolate chip cookie and brownie, our chocolate chip cookie bars are pure deliciousness.

Ingredients

brown sugar, chocolate chips (cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter), gluten-free flour (rice flour, whole grain brown rice flour, whole sorghum flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, cellulose, xanthan gum, vitamin and mineral blend [calcium carbonate, niacinamide (vitamin b3), reduced iron, thiamin hydrochloride (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2)]), vegan butter (palm kernel and palm oil, water, sunflower oil, pea protein, sunflower lecithin, lactic acid, natural flavor, annatto (color), vitamin a palmitate), vegan egg (water, mung bean protein isolate, expeller-pressed canola oil, contains less than 2% of dehydrated onion, gellan gum, natural carrot extractives (color), natural flavors, natural turmeric extractives (color), potassium citrate, salt, soy lecithin, sugar, tapioca syrup, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, transglutaminase, nisin (preservative)), baking powder (monocalcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch (made from non-gm corn starch)), vanilla extract (vanilla bean extractives, water, alcohol, invert syrup, propylene glycol), salt (salt, calcium silicate (no iodide))

Allergy Info

Please note that our gluten-free and vegan products are made in the same facility as our other products.  Of course, we clean and sanitize our equipment and utensils between products and we do our best to avoid cross-contamination.  However, if incidental contact with gluten, dairy, or egg could be detrimental, please do NOT eat our products. For more allergy info, click here.

Our raspberry bars are the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and crumbly! We start with a shortbread crust, layer it with raspberry jam and fresh raspberry filling and top it off with scrumptious streusel.

**While this is a Passover-friendly product, it does contain rice flour, and is not certified Kosher for Passover.**

Ingredients

gluten-free flour (rice flour, whole grain brown rice flour, whole sorghum flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, cellulose, xanthan gum, vitamin and mineral blend [calcium carbonate, niacinamide (vitamin b3), reduced iron, thiamin hydrochloride (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2)]), vegan butter (palm kernel and palm oil, water, sunflower oil, pea protein, sunflower lecithin, lactic acid, natural flavor, annatto (color), vitamin a palmitate), raspberry preserves (red raspberries, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, sugar, pectin, citric acid, potassium citrate), sugar, fresh raspberries, brown sugar, gluten-free oats (certified gluten free whole grain oats), salt (salt, calcium silicate (no iodide)), lemon juice (lemon juice from concentrate (water, lemon juice concentrate), sodium benzoate, lemon oil)

Allergy Info

Please note that our gluten-free and vegan products are made in the same facility as our other products. Of course, we clean and sanitize our equipment and utensils between products and we do our best to avoid cross-contamination. However, if incidental contact with gluten, dairy, or egg could be detrimental, please do NOT eat our products. For more allergy info, click here.

Complement our delicious bagels with the perfect spread: cream cheese! 

Small tub is approximately 8 oz; large tub is approximately 16 oz.

This item is available for local pickup or delivery only.

Our bagels are made from scratch, hand-rolled, and boiled right in our store— just like a bagel should be! We offer 6 flavors: plain, poppy, sesame, everything, onion, and salt.

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FAQ

Do your bagels contain dairy, egg, or honey?
No.  Our bagels are vegan.

Are your bagels gluten-free?
No.  Our bagels use hi-gluten flour.  We have tried to make a gluten-free bagel and have failed miserably each time.  The gluten is what gives bagels their chewy bagel-like consistency.

Why are all of your bagels a different shape?
We hand-roll our bagels.  This is what gives them their authentic, artisan look and taste.  If you're comparing our bagels to other places whose bagels all look exactly the same, their bagels were probably made by a machine (not hand-rolled).  In our opinion, a bagel that isn't hand-rolled isn't a real bagel.

What's on your Everything bagel?
Sesame, poppy, onion, garlic, salt

Do you make Cinnamon Raisin, Blueberry, Whole Wheat, or Pumpernickel bagels?
No.

Do I have to eat all the bagels the same day I get them?
No.  You can freeze them the same day you get them and enjoy them later.

What's the best way to reheat your bagels?
- Freeze the bagels you don’t eat today in a freezer bag (do not slice).
- Pre-heat oven (or set toaster oven) to 340°(F).
- Bake unsliced, frozen bagel for 12-14 minutes.
- Let bagel cool for a bit before slicing.
- Enjoy!

Celebrate your patriotism in style with our festive cakepops! Homemade cake hand-blended with frosting and dipped in a candy coating, our cakepops are moist, sweet, and positively delicious. 

**There is a 2 dozen minimum for cakepops to be put on a tiered display.**

Celebrate Chanukah with a Sweet Classic! Enjoy our festive twist on the iconic black-and-white cookie, now featuring a beautifully decorated menorah. This soft, cake-like shortbread cookie is delicately iced with smooth vanilla on one half and rich chocolate on the other. The perfect balance of flavors creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s as delightful as it is memorable.

Please note that there is a 24-hour lead time for this item. Should you need this item earlier, please call the store at (202) 234-9235.

Cute and un-bear-ably delicious! Our Panda Duffin's are a playful twist on our signature Duffin! This pandastic delight combines the soft, fluffy texture of a muffin with the rich, cake-like bite of a doughnut. It’s a treat as adorable as its namesake. Whether you're a panda lover or just craving something irresistibly sweet, this Duffin has the perfect balance of flavor and fun!

Jumbo size cakepop decorated like an adorable elephant! Available in two delicious flavors:  Birthday and Chocolate.

Homemade cake hand-blended with frosting and dipped in a candy coating, our cakepops are moist, sweet, and positively delicious. They're our most versatile product - great for parties and everything else in between! 

One dozen minimum for all speciality cakepops. Please note that there is a 48-hour lead time for these cakepops.

Looking for a custom cakepop to match your party theme? Click here to learn more about our custom treats and to view our full gallery of creations.

🍎✨ Meet our NEW Apple Duffin! ✨🍎

What’s a duffin, you ask? It’s the perfect mashup of a fluffy muffin and a sweet cake doughnut — soft, tender, and oh-so-delicious. Our Apple Duffin is made with fresh apples and warm cinnamon, bringing all the cozy fall vibes in every bite.

But hurry… this seasonal treat is only here for a limited time!

34-week challah subscription. Available for pickup on Thursdays at the Pozez JCC in Fairfax, VA. Baked by Yael will donate a portion of each challah subscription sale to the Pozez JCC.

Pickup Dates:

2025: 9/18, 9/25, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18

2026: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25

No Challah on 10/2, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 4/2, 4/9, 5/21

Why Our Challah

Made from scratch, our kosher challah is the perfect addition to your Shabbat dinner or any special occasion.  In the event you don't gobble it all down on the first day, turn it into Challah French Toast later!

We've done an embarrassing amount of taste-testing to make sure our challah is as good as it can possibly be.  We hope you love it as much as we do.

Choose from regular or jumbo sizes, in either plain, raisin, or vegan plain.  Regular size is a little less than a foot long.  Jumbo size is about 15 inches long and twice the overall size of a Regular challah.

Allergen Info

Our plain and raisin challah contains egg and honey, but does not contain dairy. Our vegan challah does not contain dairy, egg or honey. While none of our challah contains dairy and we use good cleaning practices between products, our challah is made on shared equipment with other products that may contain dairy. Please see more information about our ingredients and kosher certification.