By DCist Contributor Travis Mitchell

Georgetown’s newest bakery is a comfortable place to get your fix of baked goods and caffeine while supporting a good cause.

Tucked away on a quiet street off Wisconsin Avenue, the nonprofit Dog Tag Bakery (3206 Grace Street NW) is a work-study program designed to help military veterans looking to re-enter the workforce. Recruits of the six-month program work at the bakery and take business classes at Georgetown University. During the process, they learn about all aspects of running a business, from accounting to store design to organizing trash collection.

Head baker Rebecca Clerget oversees the daily menu, which includes breakfast pastries, sweets and lunch sandwiches. Customer favorites include the ham and cheddar scone, brownies, and the turkey, brie and cranberry sandwich. In a break from trend, you won’t find any cupcakes here. Try a chocolate or lemon financier instead.

Dog Tag also serves coffee and espresso by Compass Coffee—a D.C. business started by former U.S. Marines.

Since opening in early December, the shop has consistently expanded its operation. Hours have been significantly increased to cater to the after-work crowd and lingering customers. And new products are being planned, including homemade croissants and special order items. Clerget also hopes to soon add a second daily bake to allow people to grab fresh goods through the evening.

In addition to buying products from the bakery, you can also shop for food and merchandise on the online store.

Dog Tag Bakery is located at 3206 Grace Street NW and is open Wednesday through Sunday.