The eight-night Jewish Festival of Lights, celebrated with evening menorah-lighting, games of dreidel and eating foods fried in oil, runs Dec. 14-22. If planning your Hanukkah menu has you saying, “Oy vey,” don’t get verklempt. These restaurants and bakeries have all the holiday goodies you need.
Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken
Hanukkah Mini Boxes will be available Dec. 2-31 at Astro. Each trove is packed with jelly-filled doughnuts topped with powdered sugar, festive dreidels (spinning tops) and golden coins, or gelt. Available for pre-order only online. 4001 Campbell Ave., Arlington (Shirlington)
Baked By Yael
Lawyer-turned-baker Yael Krigman specializes in bagels, black-and-white cookies, cake pops, rugelach and other tempting goodies at her nut-free, kosher bakery. Hanukkah treats include cake pops and black-and-white cookies sporting menorah designs. Jumbo menorah-decorated cake pops are also available in vegan or gluten-free options. Order items as singles or in a gift box. 3000 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.
Bakeshop
Want some extra chocolate with your chocolate? Find gelt (chocolate coins) adorning those decadent cupcakes at Justin Stegall’s sweets emporium in Arlington and Falls Church. Vegan options are available. 1025 N. Fillmore St., Arlington, 100 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church
Call Your Mother
This fan-favorite DMV bagel chain has a Hanukkah menu that will leave you hungry for more. Available Dec. 8-24, it features a Smoked Salmon & Fixins Deluxe Latke Platter, a Classic Latke Platter, Raspberry-Guava Jelly Doughnuts (a twist on traditional sufganiyot), and a box of assorted holiday cookies, including black-and-whites. 1671 Crystal Drive, Arlington (National Landing), and 6232 Old Dominion Drive, McLean
Chutzpah Deli
Latkes are available year-round at this bustling deli in Fairfax. Order them naked or topped with corned beef or pastrami and Swiss, pulled barbecue chicken and cheddar, or brisket and gravy. You’ll also find options such as bagels, schmears, smoked fish and matzo ball soup on the novel-length menu. 12214 Fairfax Town Center, Fairfax
Celebrity Delly
The Hanukkah menu at this Best of Arlington 2025 winner has all the holiday favorites: sweet or white potato latkes with applesauce and sour cream; brisket made according to a secret family recipe; kugel (a sweet casserole of egg noodles, cottage cheese, cinnamon and sugar); and a New York-style cheesecake. 7263A Arlington Blvd., Falls Church
Sababa
This self-described “modern Israeli” restaurant and Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand winner is adding Hanukkah specials to its dine-in menu. From Dec. 14-22, guests can enjoy Executive Chef Ryan Moore’s Sumac Crusted Salmon, roasted on a cedar plank with herb salad, or Braised Brisket with hard-boiled egg, harissa and pickled onion. Latkes here are served with unexpected pairings, such as lamb and roasted eggplant. And you can toast the holiday with the Sufganiyot Cocktail. 3311 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
Sunday Morning Bakehouse
Throughout the holiday, this bakery newcomer to Tysons will have sufganiyot available by the half-dozen. Call or email to preorder. 1796 Chain Bridge Road, McLean