Fresh Grounds: Baked And Wired

Standing out in Georgetown is a tall order. M Street is flush with chic eateries and gourmet gastronomical adventures wait around every corner. That said, when you offer uniquely paired, high-quality products like the folks at Baked and Wired the order gets a whole lot smaller.

Located on Thomas Jefferson down the hill from M, to simply refer to Baked and Wired as a bakery/coffee joint would be doing it a great disservice. Sure they’d be glad to sell you a tasty baked treat to go with your cuppa, but just wait till you taste that muffin, and oh what a cuppa it is. Offering beverages brewed from the high quality beans of Counter Culture Coffee that seem to be taking over the city’s best coffee spots, Baked and Wired has all the usual drinks, as well as an excellent selection of teas if that’s how you roll.


As far as the baked goods go, if you manage to make it over (regardless of whether its morning or night) you’re going to want to get a cupcake. Trust me. Not only are their bright colors and intricate designs appealing to the eye, but they’re delicious to boot. The cream cheese frosting has a subtle flavor that avoids the nauseating super-sweetness of your usual cupcake, making it a desert you can feel good about. Another think that struck me about Baked and Wired was its bright, open atmosphere. While the coffee shop usually engenders images of cramped, dimly-lit spaces full of deep armchairs ready to swallow you up at a moments notice, the vibe here is much more lively, almost like being outdoors. There is certainly something to be said for intimacy, but I felt that it was a welcome change.

Whether just starting your morning or wrapping up the day, if you find yourself in Georgetown with some time to spare, drop by Baked and Wired. You won’t regret it.