My family has ordered an ube cake for my birthday for the past 6 years…read more And each year, I am dumbfounded by how DELICIOUS it is. Light, moist, not overly sweet...I am not exaggerating when I say I could finish the whole cake by myself in 3 days. It's just that good. And the staff always take great care to include the message requested by family. If you love ube, I highly suggest you consider ordering the ube cake from Bakeshop!

Finally visited all the Bakeshop locations!…read more As with the other locations this business is just so good! I enjoy the McLovin breakfast sandwiches and wash it down with a New Orleans Style coffee. And then will get a slice of PB Nutella pie to take home and eat later. Eventually I'll try the other items but these three are so good that it's hard to not get them every time I visit!

Really amazing cafe that differentiates itself by making their entire pastry case in-house. It was…read morereally hard to select anything to eat because all the pastries were fresh and beautifully baked with toasted with a rich golden brown. I got the savory pie that was stuffed with an unctuous gumbo filling made with creole spices, the holy trinity (onions, peppers, and celery), and a generous portion of chicken. The pie pastry had a perfect flaky crumb that held the filling together. A friend had their breakfast sandwich, which had a rustic and delightful tang from the inclusion of sourdough in the biscuit batter that paired well with the thick slab of egg and crispy bacon. Incredibly savory items. I'm always gravitated towards how well a cafe can do a savory menu and this exceed my expectations. Friends I came in with who got their coffee said that it was very delicious, and the baristas can make a beautiful frothy and rich matcha latte. Its both parts technical skills to pull coffee or whisk matcha and sourcing of high-quality ingredients. Drinks make up a large part of any cafe, so to do it well here in this neighborhood cafe is exceptional. The baristas are running that place like a tight ship! Tip well!

While parking is available in the lot behind the shopping strip this place is in (at the corner of…read morethe strip), it's not for the faint of heart. The spots are close together and the ratio of business to spots isn't good. There is a helpful parking guide on the street side entrance, although you can also access the place in the back from the parking lot. They have entrances on both the street and parking lot sides. Inside is clean and was pretty busy despite it being near closing time. I came for a Too Good To Go bag to try this place out. Overall, the baked items tasted good. However, it's not something I would purposely make a return trip for.

My favorite tea spot in Nova, please NEVER change your matcha quality. There's not many places in…read morethis area with good quality matcha. Once you have great matcha it's hard to ever go back, the taste is immediately noticeable. The service is always quick and the ambiance is cute! We tried the: Peach matcha (seasonal) Strawberry matcha Tiger macadamia matcha cookie Banana basque cheesecake All the above = 5/5 Can't wait for my next visit!!!!! Mind you we live 30 mins away, I come here just for matcha.

This place is not easy to find. Its front door is not on a Main Street but rather on a side road of…read morethe Main Street. The place is nice and gives small coffee shop vibe. I would definitely visit again as during my visit, a group of loud and obnoxious teens destroyed the ambiance. Rithy was very patient and friendly. He took the time to guide us through their menu and make his recommendations. This place is perfect for any matcha lover you know of. The iced Maple and sea salt matcha was delicious as well as the iced mango matcha. As they use ceremonial matcha, it is not pre-sweetened so if you love matcha without sugar, you can get it here. Although I took the order to go, if you choose to eat in, your drink is prepared in a ceramic mug. They have so many unique cheesecake flavors and the place I have seen that you can get basque cheesecake anytime of the year. The bathroom is a bit hard to find and locate. Additionally, it is a bit far from the location.

Great food, drinks, and pastries. Nice place to meet up with friends or work remotely.read more

NSFC is a good spot to sit with a group and enjoy your time. It can get really crowded but they…read morehave so much well positioned space it's usually not a problem to find something if the weather is good for the outdoor areas. Sometimes the kitchen has bright spots, but it's worth exploring options just to see what you can find in a visit. One of their weakest spots typically is their coffee bar, where I just haven't found anything that has really hit. Have always wanted them to go curate a litttle more there over the years of retries. We usually opt for other beverages because of this recurring issue, which they offset by having a nice cooler set. We often come with books to slow the visit down.

The ice cream is delicious, and as soon as you walk through the door, there's a small space where…read moreyou can take a look at all the flavors. Since the shop is fairly small and doesn't have much seating, I recommend checking out the flavors posted on the glass door outside so you have an idea of what you want before going in. The staff was also very friendly and proactive. I was debating between two flavors, and they offered to let me try one before deciding. I'm so glad they did because I ended up choosing the other flavor--and it was definitely the right choice! Great ice cream, helpful staff, and a fun little local spot. I'll definitely be back!

Tiny ice cream shop with only a dozen or so flavors, no toppings, tiny waffle cones, and no seating…read moreinside, but that has high quality ice cream Only 4 or so customers can fit into the place at a time A few benches & seats outside The ice cream made my lips itch, which makes me believe that they were using some ingredient that I was allergic to, but I don't have any alergy that I am aware of so I'm not sure what that could have been from. I also got cookies & cream & cookie dough flavors, so it wasn't like I was trying anything too exotic...

5 stars! The highest of praises for Mrs. B's fresh, in-house savories and delicious treats. Perfect…read morefor all ages.

Afternoon tea at Tea With Mrs. B felt like a nice change from the usual café visit. We had a pot of…read moretea with a selection of finger sandwiches, scones, and small desserts. The scones were warm and paired nicely with the clotted cream and jam, while the sandwiches offered a good mix of savory fillings. The tea selection was varied, and the setting had a cozy, old-fashioned charm that made it easy to relax and chat. A pleasant choice for a leisurely afternoon.

Godfrey's is such an easy-to-miss hidden gem in Falls Church! It's located at the Meeting House…read moreHotel, and one of the first things I appreciated was FREE on-site parking. We came for a friend's birthday brunch and ordered a little bit of everything. The menu has so many dishes that are different from what you normally see at brunch. My top three were easily the Dulce de Leche Pancakes, Shrimp & Grits and Lorraine Quiche. The pancakes were out of this world and something I would specifically come back for. The Shrimp & Grits have a chorizo étouffée that gives them a completely different flavor, and the quiche was incredibly moist rather than dry like so many others I've tried. We also enjoyed the beef empanadas, The Blue Ridge steak sandwich, salmon and charred peach salad, and prosciutto, onion and arugula pizza. Even the peach in the salad was surprisingly subtle and didn't overpower the dish. Don't skip the bakery case either! They have gorgeous fruit-shaped desserts, including an adorable lemon, plus plenty of pastries if you just want coffee and something sweet. Our server Diego was fantastic, and we even got to meet Chef Godfrey, who surprised us with dessert. They also have a patio and private spaces upstairs for events and celebrations. Overall, such a fun find with a really unique menu. I would absolutely return!

Had the chance to celebrate my birthday at Godfreys and it's also my first time here. The drive…read moreinto the parking lot is not for the weak as the space can be a little tight BUT once you arrived, the scenery is so pretty and the atmosphere makes me feel like i was in another country. The music was calming, the beautiful scenery and the space was a large space, way bigger than I thought! We had Diego as our waiter and staff and he's knowledgable, provide great recommendations and also helped us out with many of our requests! Now comes the food: We got a full table of delicious food. 1. The Lorraine quiche : Very crunchy outside and soft and hot with delicious filling inside. I am not a quiche girl but I deff love their quiche. 2. The trios empanahas : i am a true empanada fan and their beef empanas and the sauce mix so well together. 3. The prosciutto pizza was HUGE. Deff can feed 4 people , their crust was crispy and the pizza was not too thick so you don't get bored eating it. 4. The banana foster french toast... HEAVEN. the banana was perfectly camelize and the strawberries and berries was the perfect mix fruit with it and the portion was also huge. 5. Tres les ches Pancakes was hot, crispy but also soft and honestly my FAV out of all the dishes. 6. Wild Salmon and charred peach was an interesting salad. The salmon was cooked to perfection, still moist but a lil crunch outside and large piece . The salad dressing was perfect with it. I would love to eat this one everyday. 7. My first time for the grits. Shrimp and grits was delicious. The portion is large and shrimp was paired perfectly with the grits. I think frits will now be on my daily rotation breakfast thanks to Godfrey. 8. We got a hot matcha because we love matcha and it was delicious! Very creamy and the matcha tasted ceremonial. 9. We also got the blue ridge sandwich, it had delicious camelized onion and based on Diego's suggestion, we switched it out for the sourdough and it was delicious. Sandwich was filled inside. We asked to sit outside for lunch and brunch but you could also sit inside for cafe items like croissant , muffin and coffee. They also have rooms upstairs for big parties that can be reserved through open table. Overall, the experience was amazing and I would not be able to top this birthday brunch anytime soon!

The quality of the matcha here is great and is always such a beautifully vibrant green. Their…read morehojicha has such a deep roasted flavor without any bitterness. My absolute favorite though is the black sesame latte, it's packed with toasty sesame flavor without being grainy at all. This location in Falls Church will validate your parking, and their service is very quick which helps a lot! I do wish they offered their drinks with a larger variety of sweetness though. Currently their only options are 100%, 50%, and 0%, but even 50% for some of their drinks can be a little too sweet.

I ordered the vanilla soft serve in a cup with mango syrup and rice mochi. It was okay overall, it…read morewas not my favorite ice cream but not bad either. The mango syrup added a nice fruity sweetness. The rice mochi was quite plain, chewy, and a bit too large. It didn't really hold onto the ice cream well. The only thing that was weird to me was texture of the ice cream, it was slightly grainy for some reason which is peculiar. I also felt it was a bit expensive for what it was. I've only tried their ice cream and haven't had a chance to try any of their drinks yet.

Delivery review ahead…read more I was craving a really good breakfast sandwich and this place delivered just that! When I talk about quality sandwiches, Semicolon cafe wins! The packaging was handled with care so both of my sandwiches arrived nice and hot. I ordered the B.E.L.T and a grilled cheese. The B.E.L.T was a conversation starter, the bread was buttery and smooth-melts right in your mouth after each bite. The egg with corn, never tried that combo but honey, it was fantastic!!!! The bacon was quite generous and prepared with the perfect crisp and the lettuce and tomatoes were fresh, complementing the sandwich. The sauce on top was a shining star! So much flavor spread evenly throughout the sandwich. My boyfriend loved his grilled cheese sandwich which came with bacon and spinach. Definitely glad that I found this place! I'll order again and this time I want to try their lattes.

Semicolon Cafe has become one of my go-to quick lunch spots, mainly because of the signature…read morebrioche grilled cheese. I've ordered it a handful of times now and I absolutely love it! It's simple, really good and one of those easy sandwiches to grab when you're in a time crunch. Parking can definitely be hit or miss since it's one of those retail spots tucked into an apartment community, which seems to be super common here in Falls Church. I also tried the chocolate bingsoo once, but unfortunately by the time it got to me it was pretty melted. I'd be willing to give it another try though, especially if I'm picking up my food in person next time. The couple of times I've gone, the lady working behind the counter has been very nice and helpful in her recommendations. Overall, it's a small, quaint little spot with plenty of outdoor seating, which would be really nice on a good weather day. I'll definitely keep coming back for that grilled cheese.

Kindred Cafe demonstrates exactly how simple breakfast items should be prepared. I stopped in for a…read moremid-morning weekday breakfast and ordered the veggie egg scramble with toast and potatoes, alongside an oat milk vanilla latte. While a scramble sounds simple on paper, it is easy to overcook the vegetables. This one was executed perfectly, with every vegetable done just right. The thin-sliced potatoes were highly seasoned and stood out, moving away from the standard, heavy breakfast spuds you get at most places. The presentation across the board was excellent. The latte arrived with a nice touch--a small side cookie and a club soda to cleanse the palate, which shows a level of intentionality you don't always find. The staff members were incredibly friendly and gracious from start to finish. With fast Wi-Fi and a comfortable environment, it is an ideal spot to get some quality laptop time. It's a great addition to the local lineup.

I've wanted to try this place for a long time, and honestly, it was a letdown…read more I walked in with one other person--so a party of two--and while it was busy, there were clearly open tables. We were told we could sit at the bar or outside, but when we asked for one of the open tables, we were denied because they were "reserved for parties of three." That just doesn't make sense. We're still paying customers, ready to order food and drinks. Denying service like that--especially with empty tables in plain sight--feels unnecessary and rigid. I even asked twice, hoping for a little flexibility, but the answer didn't change. I work in the service industry, and this is exactly the kind of situation where you make an exception or use some common sense. Instead, it felt like policy over hospitality. Really disappointing experience for a place I was excited to try.