I was the sole customer for my first 15 minutes of my visit and I got the most elite service:) the…read moreserver... who may have been the owner was very pleasant and engaged in conversation with me immediately. We talked through the menu and while my food was being prepared, I walked around admiring the beautiful decor and colors. Ten minutes later, out was my food. The flavors were incredible! I had so much, I was excited to have some for dinner later.

Clean, beautiful, great service! I haven't had the pleasure of a sit-down meal, but I stopped in…read morefor an empanada and some yums from the dessert counter. It was so delicious! My son loved his chocolate cake and empanada, and they even let us try a strawberries and cream dish for free! Everything was wonderful! I need to go back for that strawberries and cream! Such a simple, delightful pleasure! Can't wait to try the pandebonos and entrees! I understand they also have nightlife to checkout --karaoke, Latin dance, depending on the night.

Stopped in to pickup some donuts for daycare teachers and for our family. Our favorites were the…read morechocolate cream filled and the Boston cream. Tony is super nice and helpful. Great service!

Quick, friendly service. Great display with lots to choose from. I received cinnamon bun donut and…read moreapple fritter. Donut was really tasty and fritter was good and LARGE.

This ice-cream shop is located a block from Chipotle and is a great addition to the area. It's…read moredefinitely a place you can easily walk to considering there are many apartments nearby and an area where many VCU students are seen. There is some off-street parking, but depending on when you go, it might be hard to find. There is a private parking lot across the street which would be ideal if they allowed us to park there. Maybe Bruster's can strike a deal. This place is set up for you to walk up to a window. It is very secured behind a glass. The menu is up top and you place your order and wait for your name to be called. There are some benches around the establishment to sit and enjoy your ice-cream. Let me say, the employees are all very nice. Good customer service. This was my first visit. The cashier was friendly. I ordered a banana split which comes with 3 scoops of ice-cream. I was able to change the usually vanilla, chocolate and strawberry scoop to a scoop of Gooey Birthday Cake, Mint Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. It also came with chocolate syrup, pineapples, strawberries, cherries, pretzel stick and whip cream. You can ask for caramel syrup and sprinkles too. On my first visit, I paid full price for the banana split. On my second visit, I came on a Thursday because if you bring a banana, the banana split is half price, so it's $5. It was delicious! The pics with the sprinkles is from my first visit. Definitely go check them out.

What a great experience and such a friendly staff! We love the upgrades, it's very family friendly…read more Super enjoyable atmosphere.

When I walked in, there were two customers seated and two employees behind the counter. I walked…read moredirectly up to the cashier, who looked right past me without saying a word and then walked away toward the pickup area, where another employee was standing. That employee also completely ignored me, despite the fact that I was clearly standing there waiting to be helped. I was there to pick up a DoorDash order for someone else, but based on the way I was treated, I can guarantee you I will not be choosing to spend my own money at this establishment. I ultimately had to ask another customer who was standing in line if they knew where to pick up a DoorDash order. The entire experience was incredibly dismissive and unprofessional. A simple acknowledgment or, at the very least, "We'll be with you in a moment" would have made a huge difference.

Came here to get a breakfast pastry while in the area. Brecotea is a Korean inspired bakery that…read morealso has hot and cold beverages, breads, cakes, and savory sandwiches as well. The ambiance was clean and orderly. Upon entering, you grab a serving tray lined with parchment and some tongs. The items are in a glass enclosed display that you have to open and place your selections on your tray for purchase. I settled on the pistachio cream filled pecan pastry, the almond twist, and strawberry shortcake. The beverage menu was extensive: matcha, flavored teas, cocoa, espresso/coffee, and more. We were greeted by pleasant staff at checkout and our orders placed in a parchment type bag for take out. They also have seating inside. The pastries were just sweet enough without being overly sweet, which I like. The pistachio cream was a perfect compliment to the pecan encrusted pastry. The almond twist was both flaky and crunchy with the sliced almonds on top, and the strawberry shortcake had layers of real strawberries, whipped topping and yellow cake that was moist. All were fresh. All in all, a great place to stop by for a morning pastry treat and tea/coffee while in the area,

River City Chocolate is not JUST chocolate.... Ed, the owner and pastry chef, makes the most…read moredecadent desserts I've ever tasted. I've had a lot of dessert and let me tell you, the flourless chocolate tart that he made me for my birthday yesterday was truly out of this world. I honestly do not believe I've ever had a chocolate dessert is delicious. You've gotta try it! Check out their website! https://www.rivercitychocolate.com/

Holy cannoli! This sweet shop is fabulous. The cannolis are crisp and filled with a light rich…read morecream. The owners were inviting and generous. The shop is a simple building, but inside it's transformed into a "candy land" of desserts! I tried so many treats I may have to go to the dentist soon! I had the cheesecakes, the Oreo brownie, the tasty s'mores, and the cookies! For wonderful desserts, don't desert this spot!

A friend of mine and I were looking for dresses in the same shopping center for her mileston…read morebirthday. She suggested this place since she and her family visit here frequently. As a first timer , I was happy to walk into the brightly decorated space. There were cute ice cream decorations and a little play ice cream stand for children. It was warm outside, so we opted to eat indoors and bypassed the outdoor seating option. We tried the raw honey black berry (the honey from the owner's daughter's bee farm is used), Ube, , peach, tamarind, and the non dairy brownie options. They were all so good. They offer prepackaged sizes on ice cream to go to go and other sweet treats for toppings.

This was very creamy ice cream. Well-made, great flavors, definitely not the typical brand named…read moreice cream stop. Tiny storefront but fantastic selection no pictures because not even I could wait that long. Try the Ley Lime or Banana Pudding if they have them!

I do like this place, especially since it is the only place you can get shaved ice snow. I'm not a…read morefan of the really chunky larger bits and Hawaiian shaved ice is the absolute best. The flavors have all been really tasty and creative too, no complaints there. I do wish it weren't so expensive for literally frozen water. I would be by every other day if it were more affordable and not just an every few months treat. I wish there were a few larger tables since all of them are made for four and I generally only come with groups of 5 or 6 and we feel bad moving tables, so we just end up all squeezing together after swiping chairs from another table. Haven't ordered the ramen yet and I pretty much forget that part exists until we sit down. I'll still be back every several months when my wallet isn't as judgmental on me dropping $10 per person on a frozen treat.

Got the "sweet tooth" and it was absolutely fantastic! And the service was quick and staff nice…read more Cozy little cafe too!

I have driven by several times and decided to stop by after seeing a recommendation on social…read moremedia. Since it was my 1st visit I only purchased a few cupcakes. The space is takeout only. I was greeted as I entered the store. They had a small selection of cupcakes to choose from and the owner who I will add was very nice, described the flavors. I made my purchase and her toddler daughter gave the sweetest goodbye. Now the cupcakes, in my opinion lacked flavor and they were either stale and/or refrigerated previously. I purchased to share with friends and we all shared the same thoughts. Unfortunately, they went into the trash as they were not edible. I'm hoping this was a bad day but a waste of my $20.

Phenomenal treats!!!! Best cake pops, cup cakes and sugar cookies are the best!! We get custom…read moretreats for all our special events and they are always a hit.

Korean-style bakery offering a variety of pastries, cakes, bubble teas, and coffee drinks, which…read moremakes it feel like both a dessert stop and a casual hangout. The moment you walk in, you're greeted by display cases filled with beautifully presented baked goods. It's the kind of place where you want to grab a tray and try a little bit of everything. Their mix of sweet and savory pastries pairs perfectly with their milk teas or coffee. The atmosphere is laid-back and works whether you're meeting friends, studying, or just stopping in for dessert. With affordable pricing and a broad menu of drinks and baked items, it's an easy place to return to when you want something different from a regular coffee shop.

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PASTRY AND TEA SHOPPE! Stopped by after an appointment in the same shopping…read morecenter. I was shocked at how beautiful this tea and pastry shoppe was. It's so open, vibrant and aesthetically stunning. I love the self serve option for pastries with importance places on sanitary practices. Each customer grabs their own set of tongs to get pastries and provide to staff upon checkout. I love their dedication to high quality cleanliness and sanitation standards. A definite plus! There are so many pastry options both sweet and savory. The presentation of treats is immaculate. It makes you want to try everything. I had to stop myself, haha! I ordered the Boba Brown Sugar Matcha (cold) with almond milk substitute due to lactose intolerance. It was very delicious, especially the brown sugar boba pearls. The cup is so cute and you can tell so much thought was placed in having high quality products. Im saving this cup for alternative use at home. I also had the ube bun however I didn't like it. It wasn't as sweet as I had hoped and the texture inside wasn't pleasant to me. The ube filling was chunky and kinda broke apart. I wouldn't order that again but would love to try other treat options. Staff were really nice and patient. Service was quick and efficient. Pricing is reasonable in my opinion for the quality and presentation. Highly recommended and I will be back soon!

Vampire Penguin is such a fun and adorable spot to get yourself a tasty treat!! The flavored shaved…read moreice to the added toppings, we just can't get enough. They have quite a few signature options and a make your own. My husband and I had the dolce de leche and it was elegantly flavored with Vanilla Snow, Banana, Flan Custard, Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream. My boys had a modified coffee toffee (added more caramel and no whip) and the polar affogato (no chocolate sauce added sprinkles). They both slammed it down. Service was awesome. We had seen that there was a Valentines deal online, but no location listed. Sadly, it was not for this location but the server gave us a coupon for our next visit. Pretty nice!!! Definitely worth the visit, make sure to check it out!!

This is my favorite dessert place!! I love coming here and the service is always incredible. There…read moreare so many different options to choose from, and I love the ambiance of the restaurant.