The Difference Baker – Sterling, VA: Hours, Menu & Directions

Opening hours

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Monday	9 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday	9 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday	9 AM – 7 PM
Thursday	9 AM – 7 PM
Friday	9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday	9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday	9 AM – 4 PM

64 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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22000 Dulles Retail Plaza Ste 154, Sterling, VA 20166

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Address22000 Dulles Retail Plaza Ste 154, Sterling, VA 20166

Phone(571) 831-3988

StyleBakery

CountyLoudoun County

Time zoneEastern Time

From city center0.5 mi west

About The Difference Baker

The Difference Baker is a bakery at 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza Ste 154, about 0.5 mi west of central Sterling.

It is one of 24 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Sterling. If you want to compare, Chantel's sits 0.4 mi from here.

The listed hours start at 9 AM and run as late as 7 PM, for about 64 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

Listed services include card payments.

Services and amenities

Cards accepted

At a glance

Listed as	Bakery
Opens earliest	9 AM
Closes latest	7 PM
Days open	7 / 7
Bakeries in Sterling	24
Nearest bakery	0.4 mi

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What to order

Typical items at a bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Breakfast Pastries & Muffins

Blueberry MuffinA domed muffin studded with whole blueberries and finished with a crunchy sugar top; moist crumb with bright, jammy pockets of fruit.
Cinnamon RollYeasted dough spiraled with brown sugar and cinnamon, baked snug in a pan so the sides stay pillowy, then spread with cream cheese icing.
Bear ClawA slashed, claw-shaped Danish filled with sweet almond paste and topped with sliced almonds and a thin glaze; layered and buttery throughout.
Apple TurnoverPuff pastry folded over cinnamon-spiced apple filling into a triangle, baked until shatteringly crisp and finished with a light vanilla drizzle.

Breads & Rolls

Jewish RyeA deli-style rye speckled with caraway seeds, with a thin crackly crust and a dense, slightly sour crumb suited to pastrami or Reuben sandwiches.
ChallahBraided egg bread enriched with oil and a little honey, glazed for a lacquered shine; the crumb is fluffy, pull-apart, and faintly sweet.
Cinnamon Raisin SwirlA white pan loaf rolled with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar and plump raisins, made for thick slices of toast or French toast.
Parker House RollsFolded dinner rolls with a feathery crumb and golden tops brushed with melted butter and flaky salt, a fixture on holiday tables.

Cookies & Bars

Lemon BarA shortbread base topped with a sharp, silky lemon curd and a snowfall of powdered sugar; bright, citrusy, and cleanly sliced.
Black and White CookieA large, cakey drop cookie iced half in vanilla fondant and half in chocolate, a New York deli-counter staple with a lemony crumb.
Chocolate Chip CookieBrown-butter dough loaded with semisweet chocolate chunks, baked to crisp golden edges and a chewy center with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Oatmeal Raisin CookieA rustic cookie made with rolled oats, plump raisins, and warm cinnamon, with crinkly edges and a molasses-tinged sweetness.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 9 AM.
For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.

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Questions about The Difference Baker

What are The Difference Baker's hours?

The Difference Baker's listed hours are Mon–Thu: 9 AM – 7 PM; Fri: 9 AM – 6 PM; Sat: 9 AM – 5 PM; Sun: 9 AM – 4 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

Is The Difference Baker open on Sunday?

Yes. On Sundays it is open 9 AM – 4 PM.

What time does The Difference Baker open in the morning?

The earliest listed opening time is 9 AM on Monday.

Where is The Difference Baker located?

The Difference Baker is at 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza Ste 154, Sterling, VA 20166. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.

What is the phone number for The Difference Baker?

The listed phone number is (571) 831-3988.

What should I order at The Difference Baker?

As a bakery, typical picks include Blueberry Muffin, Cinnamon Roll, Jewish Rye, and Challah. See the full menu page for more.

What other bakeries are near The Difference Baker?

Nearby options include Chantel's (0.4 mi), Safa Bakery & Halal Market (1.2 mi), and Chantel's Cakes & Pasteries (1.2 mi).

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Chantel's Bakery100 Executive Dr B1, Sterling

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