Toi Moi Bakery is one of those places that's absolutely worth going out of your way for. I…read moreliterally travel over state lines to find TM at local farmers markets or stop by the bakery whenever I can -- that's how good everything is. TM specializes in Asian baked goods with really fun and creative twists. Every item feels thoughtful, unique, and beautifully made. You can tell there's a lot of care and creativity behind the menu. My personal favorites are the black sesame croissant and the mango sticky rice croissant. Both are incredible -- flaky, perfectly balanced, and unlike anything you'll find at a typical bakery. The flavors are bold but still comforting, and the pastries are always fresh. I've also really enjoyed getting to know the owner, Annie. She clearly puts her heart and soul into every product she makes, and that passion really comes through in the quality and creativity of the pastries. If you love creative pastries and Asian-inspired flavors, Toi Moi Bakery is a must. Totally worth the trip every time.

I arrived at this hidden little shop without a preorder wanting to see what they had. Not an…read moreenormous amount, as it turns out. Among the baked goods I sampled were some intriguing flavors with quality, but some items were a bit dry, leading to croissants that were just a bit too flaky to be practical. Preordering for either this retail location or for various farmers markets is an option, and that may yield a more interesting selection. Still, I think it's reasonable to want to just buy some high-quality Asian baked goods, and when I compare this to the experience at the top places in the area, I don't know why I needed to come here.

As I was driving home, I was detour and notice a unique dessert shop. It's a little hidden during…read morethe daytime at the T-section of Chain Bridge Rd and Old Courthouse Rd. As you walked in, the shop is clean, comfortable and has a few tables to enjoy your sweets. They not only have ice cream, but also cookies, pastries, hot and cold beverages, gluten free items and great customer service. If I'm ever in the area again, I would make another visit to try other items on their menu.

The BEST ice cream ever. It is so creamy and they have the best variety of flavors. It is gluten…read morefree (YAY) but you honestly would never even know it. It was the best ice cream I have ever had.

Flavors here are so unique and tasty. They offer sampling to ensure that you are happy with your…read morechoice. We had a great time here!

The place is near my credit union, in a nice quaint community. The ice cream signage looked so…read moreadvertising I decided to have ice cream instead of lunch; but I quickly realized that I made a mistake. The cashier was so nice, I did not want to turn away when it took too long for her to come from the back and take my order. I ordered a banana slit, but they had no peanuts, and the hot fudge was not hot. It came out in lumps. I then chose, what I thought was m&ms, but was not. The candies were so hard I hat to spit them out. The fudge was nasty so I raked it in a plastic bag I had in my car. The bananas were good, and the ice cream was o.k., but not banana split good.

Dough Market was one of the many vendors at the Asian Summer Festival this past weekend at Tysons…read moreCorner! I wanted a doughnut, but didn't want the whole thing for myself, so I lightly nudged my sweet tooth friend to split one with me. I knew he wasn't going to say no. It required very little to no convincing. Sadly, they were out of half of their options, but we tried the PANDAN CUSTARD DOUGHNUT (4.65) because we both like pandan. The custard was creamy with a strong pandan flavor. The donut was soft and chewy with a delicious sugar layer. I'm sure these have been sitting out for a few hours, so I'm impressed how well they hold up. I would definitely pay the price for these delicious doughnuts again.

I love Dough Market! I used to visit them at the Net Park farmer's market, and I miss having my…read moreThai tea custard donuts filled fresh in front of me. I hope they'll pop up at DC farmer's markets again some day! I was able to try their new hojicha cinnamon roll and the classic miso pumpkin donut this past weekend at a pop-up they attended, and it was delicious as always (but not as fresh as it used to be at the markets, of course). My friend also loved her black sesame kouign amann, and I've enjoyed their croissants I nthe past. It's just a really solid home bakery, and I was excited to hear they might be opening a storefront in Annandale soon. Definitely check them out if you see them!

I don't know or care what everyone say but crumbl will always be one of my favorite cookies place…read more The cookies are huge, sweet, crunchy outside and soft on the inside and perfect for girl dinner. They have different flavor every week so it's a nice little treat once every week. Store is small so not a lot of room to work with but service still great! Cookies are a bit expensive but for the size of it, I think it's reasonable.

I honestly like the cakes more than the cookies on average. Dessert quality is usually good. Hard…read moreto beat for a quick treat

I really enjoyed the pastries here. They were fresh and I love that the bakery only uses organic…read moreflour, it makes the guilt of shoveling all these pastries into my stomach better. I appreciated that the savory pastries were just that and were savory and not overly sweet like some bakeries this style tend to be. The service was nice and the restaurant was spacious with lots of seating. I wish I had tried this place sooner!

Woops. I didn't get the memo that you'll need to pick either going to So KBBQ or O Bakery, and not…read morestuff your face with both back to back. You really can taste the difference due to the organic flour (are the other ingredients organic though?). I recommend the bean flavored donuts or breads. Red bean and green bean. Pricey, but worth it if you want the best treats. I'd go back if I was looking for this kind of treat again and in the area. Nice shop.

How can a cookie be so perfect? It's like she put so much love and attention into each cookie. I've…read moregotten cookies from little Lana's a few times now and never once have I thought one flavor was just meh. They are ALL fantastic! I've picked up cookies from here couple times before and each time just gets better lol. This time she created an ube mooncake cookie with salted yolk. For an Asian, this combination sounded perfect and oh it definitely was! I also tried her butter pecan cookie which was equally divine! I would take her cookies over Crumbl any day! She is at the Loudoun farmers market or pickup in Chantilly! And she is super nice too!

I scarfed down Little Lana's Cookies before taking pictures which I NEVER do. But these macaron…read morecookies with a twist are OUT OF THIS WORLD. I found their stand at the EatLoco Founders Market and tried a couple of samples and was amazed at the blast of flavor. We ordered a "petite bag" which comes with 4 cookies at $14+ tax - ube, banana nut bread, chocolate hazel, and pistachio (their OG cookie and one of their popular flavors). Each cookie had a super strong presence of their flavors - nothing "light" or "subtle" or "hints of". They pack a powerful punch which I found delightful. The cookies are moist and soft and apparently gluten free (they use almond flour)! Please get these away from me before I try every single one of their interesting and unique flavors and gain 20 pounds by next summer!

I'm basing this review purely off of one cookie but I've heard all good things. The cookies are…read moremassive and the variety of flavors is absolutely mind blowing. I got the milk tea one and it was like eating a brown sugar milk tea boba in a warm cookie form. The cookie itself was nice fluffy and chewy, with the slightest crunch. I'm so glad I snagged one of these at the asian food festival. 10/10 loved !

Had the opportunity in discovering this amazing gem during a festival they were in. Amazing…read morecookies!!! I have been in love with how rich in flavors their cookies are. My go to is their Viet Coffee, they nailed this flavor to the T. The coffee flavor is bursting with flavor, truly makes me feel like I'm having a cup of coffee. Their cookies are always so fresh and soft!