Pick up a cake at Pastries by Randolph

There is a certain kind of bakery that becomes part of the fabric of a neighborhood — not because it advertises or trends, but because generation after generation walks through the same door for the same birthday cake and leaves feeling that something important has been preserved. Pastries by Randolph has been serving the Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland communities for over 30 years, founded by Marc Randolph, Deborah Randolph, and Cynthia McLachlan, and known for delicious cakes, “amazing” French and Italian pastries, and super-elegant wedding cake creations.  Longtime customers describe discovering the shop decades ago and never looking for another bakery since. The light-filled shop on Cherry Hill Road carries the quiet confidence of a place that has nothing to prove because the croissants, the almond horns, the fruit tarts, and the white chocolate mousse cake have already proven it.

It is the only kosher-certified bakery in Northern Virginia operating under orthodox supervision — a distinction that makes it a trusted choice for a wider community while remaining accessible to all. The display case on any given morning might include lemon meringue tarts with a clean, bright citrus curd; blueberry scones with sugar-sprinkled tops; Napoleans with precisely layered pastry cream; Oreo cheesecake; crème brûlée; apple strudel; ribbon mousse cake; and assorted Italian and French petits fours. Custom cakes can be ordered with 24–48 hours’ notice and are priced reasonably for the quality delivered; photo-printed cakes are available. Located at 4500 Cherry Hill Road, open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Order online at pastriesbyrandolph.com.