7. The Happy Tart
Gluten-free goodies never tasted so good. This bakery offers several varieties of cupcakes, including vanilla-salted caramel, apple pie, German chocolate and a banana-nutella confection that may make you swear off flour forever. For an imaginative take, try the sweet-looking chrysanthemum or hydrangea cupcakes with frosting in the shape of the flowers.
The Happy Tart, 410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church;Â 2307a Mount Vernon Ave., Del Ray
