Washington DC's Eden Center is a destination for Vietnamese desserts, with Thanh Son Tofu being the most famous spot for chè. The DC area has several options for Vietnamese sweet soups, from traditional dessert shops to bakery counters.
Thanh Son Tofu top-pick
Thanh Son Tofu is a must-visit Eden Center destination for Vietnamese desserts. They operate a self-serve che bar where you can pick your ingredients — from three-color dessert to Thai-style sweet soup (Thai-style with longan and jackfruit), green bean sweet soup (mung bean), and banana sweet soup (banana with tapioca). Their tofu pudding is also excellent. A true treasure for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Banh Mi Ba Le best-value
Banh Mi Ba Le is known for their banh mi but also has a solid selection of sweet soup, including three color sweet soup, banana sweet soup, and bean sweet soup. They often run buy-3-get-1-free deals on their desserts. A great option for grabbing a variety to take home.
Phuoc Loc Bakery hidden-gem
This Eden Center bakery offers a selection of Vietnamese desserts alongside their baked goods. Their tea options include classic varieties made fresh daily. The Thai sweet soup and three-color sweet soup are popular choices among regulars.