This place is a hidden gem. They have some amazing drinks and visibly mouthwatering desserts. The downside is they didn't have dairy free options. Although they didn't offered dairy free options, I admired the detail that it took to create some of the desserts. The inside seating area is so relaxing. This is definitely a place you can bring your laptop or book to and either get some work done or catch up on some reading. The noise level was average also. I would definitely come back for the matcha and the ambiance. read more

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Luckily the line was not too long when I visited. I know the lines have been SUPER long since they opened. I was excited to try the Oolong Matcha but was a little disappointed. The outside layer didn't taste that great, but the inside bread tasted better. Out of the pastries we ordered, the strawberry tasted the best. Mango sorta looked like an egg or omelette once the shell was taken off. Inside is very simple, brown and gray stone aesthetic. Has a good amount of seating, but not the most spacious building. read more

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Really, really nice. Layered hasn't even formally opened yet, and it's already popular to the point of long lines and crazy popularity. That's definitely for a reason - what they make is almost too pretty to eat! As pretty as their stuff is, it's also tasty - not too sweet, flavorful, very soft, and generally just nice. Needless to say, there are a lot of warnings about the popularity of this place, and that's very valid - expect to wait in line and possibly have to come at an odd time (not sure if that'll still apply once they have their grand opening). All the same, it's totally worth it in my book. read more

Layered - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Stopped by on a Thursday at 1:30 pm. No lines & fully stocked! Ordered the mango dessert, which was $15 & the rocher for $8. Also got a cortado (hot, Spanish coffee) for $4.5. Desserts were pretty underwhelming for the high price point. I did like how thin the white chocolate shell was on the mango. The whipped cream filling was nothing special, & the mango puree was pretty tart. Overall, it was a good dessert, but I wouldn't pay more than $10 for it. The rocher was very sweet & rich. Heavy burnt caramel flavor & thick caramel in the center. My husband enjoyed it, but if you're like me & prefer your desserts on the less sweet side, definitely pass. Really enjoyed my cortado! Overall, nice vibes & clean, modern decor. Will be back to try their less pricey desserts & drinks. read more

Layered - Rocher & Mango - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I've been coming here since the first day of their soft opening and really enjoyed their desserts and drinks. It has nice aesthetics inside. I've tried a variety of their desserts, but I would say my favorite is the Rocher dessert, which is like a Ferrero Rocher. The hazelnut inside isn't too sweet and has a nice crispy crunch inside. For drinks I would recommend the Kyoto latte and strawberry matcha. The strawberry matcha has a nice strong matcha taste and wasn't too sweet even with the strawberry. read more

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Layered is a fun concept: creative drinks and viral fruit pastries. I have tried several of their pastries and they are overall pretty good. My only gripe is that their coffee drinks, while fun and flavorful, are too sweet. I will give them another try some time in the future and try to request less sweet drinks. read more

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They were still in their soft opening phase for almost a week. This place has been super hyped up so I had to check it out. They must not have been prepared for the rush during their soft opening. The staff seemed overwhelmed. Their system for calling out drinks was terrible, there was a megaphone but you couldn't hear any of the numbers. So everyone was crowding around the pickup counter. We came on a Sunday around 12:30 p.m. They were out of all desserts/snacks and did not have tiramisu lattes. I ordered the pandan coconut, it was okay. The place was crowded but we managed to find seating. Drinks took a very long time as well, and they accidentally messed up on one of our drinks and ended up having to make it again. Would I return? Yes, maybe in a couple weeks or months. I'm hoping they will actually have desserts and all menu items available... read more

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To be brutally honest this place is junk. Just all hype. Another money hungry korean bakery. Such a let down. We had high hopes. $13 for a tiny fruit pastry?! That is just stupid! $9 for a matcha?!? To top it off, nothing tastes match the prices. We got the lemon, mango, strawberry, banana bread matcha and coconut matcha and it was almost $60!!!! These people are crazy! All hype, people will try it and never get seconds. We regret it so much . And the portion was so small .for $13 each it needs to be atleast double the size. Also the line to order is so unorganized. We were waiting in line and the korean people just walk infront on the other side of the rope and just start ordering. Cant express how dumb this place is. read more

Layered - So small for $13 each. And taste like trash. Matcha is boring - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Visited on a Saturday afternoon around 2-3 pm and surprisingly there was no line. They still had all their items available, so we got the ones we wanted to try: raspberry, lemon, and strawberry. Let me tell you, these three came out to $42, which is a bonkers if you ask me. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with how they tasted. The raspberry had a thin white chocolate layer with a whipped cream-like filling and raspberry-lime center (2.5/5). The lemon had a thicker white chocolate layer with a whipped cream filling and lemon-basil flavor (1/5). The strawberry, which was the best, had a thinner white chocolate layer with a whipped cream filling and strawberry purée like in strawberry lemonade (3.5/5). All were topped on little shortbread-like cookies. The place itself is very pretty with lots of seating and people working or hanging out. I wouldn't come back for the desserts but might try the drinks next time. Definitely overrated, but the workers were nice. read more

Layered - Raspberry, Lemon, & Strawberry - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Day 2 of Soft opening arrived at 7:45 AM since the place is literally 5 mins away from my house. Located in the previous McDonalds that had been inhabited in years. Now Layered is a total transformation of what it used to be. It is very clean very modern well lit and can serve as a place of relaxation. However the morning rush is chaotic. There is your clear beautifully well let cold case displaying all the desserts with Labels above for desserts. Basic labels with names and no prices. Currently priced at $9.40 per dessert. Decided on the cloud matcha and two desserts from the display the vanilla brulee and yuzu dessert. I ask the cashier if she knew the difference in flavor between the yuzu and lemon dessert but she said she wasn't sure since she had only tried the lemon. After ordering it took a while for my beverage I'm pretty sure it was a learning curve because I saw the guy making my beverage literally twirl the stirring spoon why trying to figure out how to build my beverage. I was given my desserts in the meantime but was not offered a bag especially since they had asked me for here or to go. Overall: Cloud Matcha Latte $7.10 for a 20 oz no additions just as is.. basic matcha faint if any blueberry and cloud aesthetics must have been their marshmallow fluff. (please dont justify everyone's matcha...this is going to show me if you understand matcha's preparation) Vanilla Brulee- I get it "layered"...notes of vanilla. but i crave a textural difference between the layers I guess if you have a trained palate you can identify all the flavors being reflected but if not its just mostly just a creamy mousse like texture. Yuzu & Limoncello: I get a tartness and that's it. not even a strong tartness just a hint of tart . Now if you got this far in the review... let me say this.. is there a chance I ordered the most basic items on the menu? Possibly however if the items I ordered were not your best then there is room for improvement. Layered has potential lets see if they can keep up with the hype. read more

Layered - Yuzu & Vanilla Brûlée - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Great pastries, and coffee. The fruit desserts are amazing. Almost too pretty. almost. Great service provided by Alex. Definitely check them out. read more

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Lovely customer service, very attentive and friendly. Cute aesthetics inside the cafe and I love the open kitchen layout. The desserts look like a work of art and displayed nicely in brightly lit covered counters. read more

Layered - Strawberry shortcake match - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I know they are still in their soft opening phase but I was not impressed. Not with the desserts, not with the drinks, not with the price and not with the customer service. The only thing impressive is how nice the desserts look. The taste is nothing special. Also after waiting in a long line which I definitely had no issue with an expected, the cashier told me AFTER I paid and ordered that our order was going to take 15 to 20 minutes. Might be wise to tell guests this before they order because I would have left. I've had many tiramisu lattes before and this one here was not good. Very watered down and very little flavor. My son got the non caffeinated pistachio latte and it was awful. I like sweet things but this was way too sweet and did not taste like pistachio. This place is very much overhyped and not worth waiting. Also I paid almost $45 for two drinks and two desserts if they were worth it then no issue but not worth it at all... read more

Layered - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I found out about Layered from social media, and decided to go with my family one weekend. Before I visited Layered, I checked the website where it shares the time of the the daily drops. From Google Reviews I learned how people get there no later than 30min before the drop before they sell out. I do agree with other feedback that there could be more information on the website, as it only states the daily drops - no info on the menu items or prices. My family and I got there a little after 11:30am. There was already a line that wrapped around the entire store (and the store is quite large with a lot of seating). The staff at the registers started accepting orders at noon, and by the time we got to the register and got to pick which pastries we wanted it was 12:30pm. All of the pastries that resembled fruit were gone except for exactly 2 raspberry pastries, so we got one of those and the cafe au lait pastry. I preferred the cafe au lait pastry. The flavors reminded me of tiramisu; it was bigger than the raspberry pastry and $5 less, and it was essentially a mini cake. The raspberry pastry was good too, but wasn't as tasty; it was mostly cream that lacked flavor with some fruit filling in the center. It was a soft exterior, and the reddish pink hue was very light/not saturated. The lower part of the pastry wasn't colored all the way and some white of the cream peeked through, which was disappointing for a pastry priced at $14. These pastries-resembling-fruit seem to be trending in many major cities, and I wonder if Layered is just trying to catch on the trend... It's certainly a fun and trendy spot to visit at least once in the area; but the daily drop system is difficult to navigate and only allows those who have (a lot of) time on their hands to enjoy and order what they wish. read more

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We got to Layered around 11:45am for the 12:00 pastry launch and there was already a line of 50+ people ahead of us. Just a heads up--during launch times they aren't taking regular drink-only orders, so plan accordingly. There's also a limit of 2 fruit desserts per person (other pastries are unlimited). The fruit series is definitely the main draw. Each one is encased in a delicate chocolate shell with mousse and a jammy center: * Lemon - A muted citrus, not too sour. The chocolate and mousse round out the tartness, and if you manage to get biscuit in each bite it really balances the texture and weight. * Raspberry - My favorite. Super thin chocolate shell with semi-sweet mousse and a tart raspberry jam center, all sitting on top of a crunchy biscuit. The biscuit really helps ground the airy mousse and jam. * Mango - Very floral mango flavor, with the thickest chocolate shell and the most jam filling, set on a thin cake base. Drinks were a nice pairing. I got the Yuzu Lemonade Espresso Tonic, which last time they completely botched but thankfully this time was made properly and refreshing. The Lemon Earl Grey Spritz leaned more towards lemonade with just a whisper of earl grey--good, but I personally wanted the tea flavor to come through stronger. Overall, it's clear why people line up--these are intricate and thoughtful desserts that balance tart and sweet really well. Just be ready for the crowd and the wait if you come during launch. read more

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So many fruit-shaped desserts! We tried the mango and the raspberry and preferred the mango -- it was a good balance of sweet and tart. However, the raspberry dessert was mostly mousse and needed more fruity filling. Our drinks were also on the sweeter side. read more

Layered - Raspberry and mango - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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This review is solely based on my opinion of their desserts! My friend went right when they opened and brought some desserts to share! The desserts were good and aesthetic, but I don't think I would wait 1-2 hours for them.. My favorite of the three cakes was probably the strawberry cake! I just liked how it wasn't too sweet. A close second was the mango cake, because of its tartness! The new matcha peach mousse was pretty good too, but the matcha flavor was a bit too bitter for me read more

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Very beautiful creations, tastes good too, but waaayy overpriced! We tried the Mango; crunchy outside, gooey inside, not bad at all. We also tried the Rocher, rich and chocolaty. It's an experience, unfortunately I have no plans to return due to the prohibitive prices. read more

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For a soft opening, I think it was really good! and that it'll continue to get better. The desserts were really good, we got the cheesecake, and it wasn't overwhelming sour at all! In fact it was just RIGHT. The drinks were delicious, but I got there when some of the drinks were out so I'll come back for another visit to try the others. As for the services, all of the workers were super nice, and they gave suggestions whenever we asked. They were really soft spoken and very patient too. The area was super cozy, there are seats everywhere. Even when there's a long line, it doesn't feel crowded and that's a big plus. read more

Layered - cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Like many others, I was influenced by social media to come try the beautiful fruit-shaped cakes -- and they truly are stunning in person. We ordered the lemon, raspberry, strawberry, and the Chocovick (not pictured were the raspberry white chocolate latte and the tiramisu cold brew). Despite how busy it was, our wait was about 20 minutes, which felt quick considering the crowd. After taking the obligatory photos and finally digging in, we agreed that while the fruit cakes were gorgeous, they weren't our favorites. They were mostly cream with a bit of fruit compote inside, all wrapped in a very aesthetically pleasing shell. The real standout for us was the Chocovick -- it won both in flavor and texture and felt much more substantial. That said, everything was well made and tasty, and there were plenty of other cakes that caught my eye that I'd love to try next time. The staff was incredibly kind, efficient, and nonstop during the rush, yet the space still managed to feel calm and zen even when packed. Overall, don't skip the other cakes just to chase the viral fruit ones -- there are some real gems on the menu worth exploring. read more

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I was glad I read the reviews prior to coming here. You need to know that people really line up for over an hour at this place. People literally lining up all the way inside the store on 3 sides, like Disney queue. No exaggeration. You would think people are queueing for free food at grand opening day.lol. This is after the store has been open for a month at least. We arrived at 4pm, waited in line for their 5pm batch and another 1/2hr. We were about within the first 50ppl lined up. I didn't get what I really wanted,the pretty raspberry and lemon. They only made 2dozens of mango, 20 strawberries, a dozen each of lemons and raspberries. They were gone fast,despite they limit 2 desserts per person. We tried rocher, vanilla brulee, and flan. I had to say,I was skeptical how good can they be, will it be visually appealing only or flavors actually would come through. I took my first bite on the vanilla, WOW silky milky luscious. I love it. I guess this means that I will have to come back again at some other time and be ready to come much earlier to get a chance to buy the pretty ones!!! Pretty tiffany like blue packaging. Spacious place. I'd have to say they might want to consider selling bread or regular pastries that they can sell at all times. What's the point of having long store hours when they don't have much products to meet the demand...it feels weird thinking that people would go line up as early as 6am or earlier to buy desserts....I wonder if early bird will have a better chance and shorter waiting time than waiting at noon or 5pm batches... read more

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Layered is amazing!! And totally worth the hype. We arrived before 11:30 to line up for their 12pm noon bakery release. The lines were insane but for good reason. Mango, lemon, raspberry? Those aren't real fruits--they're beautiful fruit-shaped desserts! Some don't look like fruit but still have a nice shiny glaze (chocolate). They have a nice shell texture which is so satisfying to cut open with a fork and layers of cream and fruit. My favorite was the mango but honestly all were so so good. The chocolate was a very rich chocolatey. To make waiting in line more interesting, they also had a pianist playing while people lined up for the baked goods to come out! She took song requests and played themes from Howl's Moving Castle, KPop Demon Hunters, etc and Bruno Mars songs. (Her insta handle is @meiapiano). Everyone was very nice, so there was a very friendly atmosphere with the piano and the STUNNING desserts. read more

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As a connoisseur of pastries, this place is completely overrated. They got 3 stars because of the quality of the products used... but it wasn't worth the 2.5 hour drive to get there. The flavors were mediocre and the customer service was subpar. We got there around 7:30am. No line. No wait. Pastry cases were pretty empty. We got one of everything that was there with the exception of the coffee flavored one. So it was 5 items, 2 coffees and a chocolate milk and it was $100. The place is cute. I will give them that.. but i won't ever have to go back and will be fine with that. It was for the experience. read more

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Checked out Layered for the first time! The desserts look great. We tried the matcha jasmine and it tasted yummy! It also had a strawberry jam inside. The cakes are on the pricier side ($10-14 each) but definitely a nice treat every once in a while. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been to Layered on two separate occasions -- drinks a couple of weeks ago, and desserts just a few days ago -- and wanted to share my honest thoughts. On my first visit, I tried the Kyoto Latte and the Cloudberry Matcha. The Kyoto Latte leaned very sweet, even after asking for less sweet. The espresso itself was decent, but the balance of the drink felt a little off. The Cloudberry Matcha was recommended, but I could barely taste the matcha or blueberry, and it mostly came through as vanilla milk. The matcha isn't hand-whisked to order (which makes sense for a café), but overall the flavor wasn't as distinct as I had hoped. On my second visit, I tried a few of their desserts. The lemon pastry had an off flavor, so I couldn't finish it. The mango pastry was my favorite of the bunch, though the fruit inside wasn't fully ripe and came out a bit sour. The matcha lavender had a nice layered look but was light in flavor -- I didn't really get much matcha or jasmine, and the texture wasn't my personal favorite. Overall, the desserts were pretty, but I found the flavors and textures less satisfying than expected. When I came around 4:30, the line was still quite long, so there's definitely excitement around the café. I know it's still their soft opening, but since it's been almost a month, I was hoping for a bit more consistency. I do think they have potential, and I'd be open to coming back once things settle in more. read more

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They are currently in their soft launch so if you are coming for a bakery item be prepared to wait. I got there at 4:30 and a line was already there. Restock was 5:00 and so I wasn't actually sitting down to eat until 5:30. I got the lemon dessert and a plain matcha. I don't love the matcha- it has a strange after taste. I did enjoy the lemon dessert and I appreciate that it was very lemony. It's layered and has stuff inside. It was expensive though at $13 some. There is seating inside and outside of the bakery with tents for the outdoor spaces. There is a parking area right in front and around the building. If you just want to go to try their drinks, you won't have to wait in the long line. Employees are very nice and if you have allergies you can let them know and they will let you know what desserts you can have. Everything is labeled with allergens listed but because of the line you may not be able to see all of the labels read more

Layered - Matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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This review only pertains to their drinks since I didn't have the patience to queue for the limit of 2 baked goods although the pictures from other reviewers looked scrumptious. It was nice that although I arrived half an hour before the next dessert drop and already a massive line was forming that they still encouraged people who were just getting drinks to go ahead. The blueberry matcha cloud I ordered was aesthetic and I liked how I could customize what kind of cold foam to put on top but since I am used to the tall billowy cheese foams on bubble tea the foam I got today was underwhelming. Also since it was an iced drink there wasn't actually that much liquid to the drink. Again coming from a bubble tea background I missed being able to customize the sugar level and the ability to specify less ice or no ice preferred. Positives were they had their own private parking lot and there were plenty of places to sit. It's also right next door to the library so a nice walkable treat from there! read more

Layered - Iced blueberry matcha cloud with tiramisu cold foam - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I stopped by while in the area to finally try their famous fruit pastry. Spoiler: I didn't get one. Here's how it went. I arrived at 3:50 PM. There was no line yet, and I was told people usually start lining up around 4:25-4:30. Since I had time, I ran to Safeway nearby for groceries. By the time I got back at 4:22, the line had already started. The wait wasn't bad, and they actually began putting out pastries a little before 5 PM. I reached the counter at 5:11, only to find that the fruit pastries were already gone. They were out of stock when there were about 4 people in front of me. So they was close when they ran out. I ended up with the matcha cake instead. It had a strawberry jelly layer in the middle and was not overly sweet. Quite good, just not what I came for. The place is quite modern with a big seating area inside. The staff seemed well trained to answer questions and handle a big crowd. Pro tip: If your heart is set on the fruit pastry, you need to be at the very front of the line. They're extremely limited, and everyone else is out of luck. Unless you also want drinks or other pastries, it's probably not worth waiting. I wish I had known that beforehand. read more

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I know folks have been waiting in anticipation for Layered...rightfully so. With any new establishment, be patient and kind as they settle into a new rhythm. I went on a Friday afternoon and had some work to do. The ambience is lively and there is definitely a lot of space. If you're taking meetings etc., or trying to catch up with friends, it might be a tad bit too nosy for you. I had no issues ordering drinks. Because of the overwhelming response, I know Layered has been fine tuning their process. I was in line for the 5PM drop around 4:30 pm and just used this time to catch up with friends. They limited it to 2 pastries per person! The ordering process was smooth and they didn't make you feel rushed. In terms of the pastries, it is delicious and worth trying! If you tend to prefer authentic fruit flavors, get the following: - Mango ( has mango chunks in the filling) - Raspberry If you prefer tart flavors, get : - lemon - yuzu limoncello ( more muted than lemon with more cake bites to it) If you prefer decadent flavors, get: - vanilla brûlée ( this is a strong sweet flavor and would be good to balance a fruit pastry) - matcha Jasmine( if you enjoy the flavors of a strawberry matcha latte, this one is for you!) Definitely made with thought and care! If you lack patience, my general sentiment is wait for the newness to die down! The entire staff is kind and adjusting to the overwhelming hype and attention, so extend some grace and enjoy the sugar rush! read more

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This place got a bad wrap when it first opened. Long lines and they sold out of things within hours of opening. But now that the crowds have died down, it's a cute place to catch up with friends. The interior is beautiful and dessert are as well! It's true the desserts are a little pricey but worth a try if you're curious! They also have a great variety of desserts and drinks so there's something for everyone. Great as an aesthetic place to catch up with friends but I would pass as a go-to bakery for sweet treats Only have 1 picture. But have been here a few times trying the fruit pastries and a couple drinks. The drinks are just ok for me but the desserts are definitely better! read more

Layered - Basque cheesecake Coffee something (sorry! Forgot the name) - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I see the other reviews and I see we no longer give grace to new local businesses. This is why we can't have nice things. This place is definitely trying to serve high quality coffee and desserts. The aesthetics are classy and definitely somewhere I can see myself meeting up with a friend to catch up and enjoy some pastries when the lines calm down. The mango dessert sold out while I was in line so we got the vanilla pastry and pistachio pastry. We tried the Kyoto latte which was a dessert in itself. Then the matcha pandan latte which was authentic matcha. Next time I want to try the mango dessert and the blueberry matcha and the lunch menu. I know it's going to take a few months for the hype to calm down. I'll be back in the future. read more

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As many other Yelpers have mentioned, Layered is still in their soft opening phase and very much still figuring out some details. They run out of their pastry stock extremely quickly. Apparently yesterday morning they sold out of everything within the first 30 minutes of opening. Based on their social media pages, they are trying to address their inventory Also as others have mentioned, even drink orders take awhile so be prepared to wait a little. My pandan matcha was watered down and didn't have much matcha in it (I watched them make it. The large didn't have any more matcha than the small size.) I enjoyed my tiramisu latte a lot more - it's on the sweet side though so keep that in mind. Pastry wise, I really did enjoy the mango cake, it's very tasty! It's a "personal" sized cake and pricing is a bit steep so this may be reserved for a treat yourself kinda day. (I'm still yet to try my matcha jasmine pastry.) I really want to be optimistic that Layered will sort out these details for their grand opening. They have so much potential and I love their large outdoor patio they created, I even brought my dog to enjoy the vibes. Rooting for you, Layered! read more

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Following my husband's suggestion, we decided to check out a new cafe for some morning coffee to check out a new trendy spot in City of Fairfax. Sadly, my experience wasn't the best. Let me be honest. The cafe had a modern aesthetic and a simple/spacious interior, but what really put me off was spotting broken table pieces stuffed under the side bar where all the trash and used dessert plates go. Another disappointment was seeing other customers walk in, excited to find a variety of colorful high quality desserts, only to leave after discovering the dessert display case was empty. We observed that many desserts were available for takeout, and they seemed to sell out in under 15 minutes whenever a new batch was put out in display case. Moreover, the espresso bar could really use some experienced baristas. I noticed two baristas struggling to keep up with the morning rush for espresso drinks. It made me question why other staff members weren't trained to assist during slower times, like refilling the espresso beans or preparing cups, so the baristas wouldn't be overwhelmed. Having been a coffee shop manager myself, I know it takes time for baristas to get into a rhythm and learn where everything is, but it was tough to watch the tickets piling up and delays happening at the espresso bar. Definitely need a better system in their management. Their soft opening hours could definitely be shorter than 7am-9pm. Just thinking back on my experience and observations, I really wanted to enjoy this place, but it would be tough for me to even give it 2 stars. read more

Layered - Bakeries Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

The pastries are very impressive, they manage to be very realistic looking and also taste great! The service was fast and friendly. I will definitely return to have more pastries. The cafe itself is bright and airy. There are plenty of seats inside. I will say there is room for improvement on the matcha drinks as mine tasted a bit watered down and the berry flavor didn't come through as much as I'd like. Regardless I'll be back to try a coffee and pastry next time. read more

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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR THE VIRAL FRUIT DESSERTS, HERE'S THE SPOT * Price: Espressos and drinks range from $4 to $7 and desserts are on the pricier side at $9 to $14. * Food: I ordered the iced Pandan Coconut Matcha Latte and the Matcha Jasmine dessert. The drink was very filling and not too sweet, which was perfect for me since it had a strong matcha flavor. The dessert looked really heavy, but taste wise it wasn't too sweet and the filling was light, like light milk/fresh cream. The Matcha Jasmine also had a surprise red filling that was really good. * Cleanliness/Setting: Very minimalistic industrial vibe with plenty of seating. There's also outdoor seating with wood and brown tones. Great long table for studying with outlets, plus a side waiting area. * Service: Very friendly despite how busy it was during the soft opening. One of the workers behind the glass recommended the Vanilla Brûlée dessert as her favorite so I'll definitely try that next. read more

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Layered has such a cute aesthetic and such pretty desserts. The service was ok, pretty quick considering how crowded it was there. The first time I went, I ordered the Cloud berry matcha and coco Pandan matcha but all the desserts were sold out. Both drinks were really sweet and couldn't even taste the matcha at all. It was very underwhelming and tasted like drinking sweetened milk. I went another time and gave it another try. This time was less busy and I ordered the coco Pandan matcha again and my friend got the strawberry shortcake matcha. The coco Pandan matcha had improved and there was a good balance of matcha, you could actually taste it this time. However, the strawberry shortcake matcha was again way too sweet and only tasted like strawberry. Even after rigorously mixing the drink was super thick of mostly strawberry jam. The desserts were pretty good. We bought the matcha jasmine and lemon dessert. The matcha jasmine dessert was pretty good, light and fluffy, not too sweet. The lemon dessert was rly sour/tart, not to my liking. read more

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You could feel the love in this place because so many people where here when we entered. You could see the smiles on everyones faces as as they were looking at the pastries. There are definitely artists working in the back room. We choose like 4 and my Cheesecake all which were all good chooses. I will go on record and say that the Lemon one was definitely the best! I don't have a sweet tooth but if you do definitely give this place a try! read more

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Great place to relax over your favorite hot drink( many to choose) and a phenomenal picture perfect dessert. Looks to perfect to eat. Chilled environment with soft upbeat jazz music in background. read more

Lovely.... Everything about it was lovely. The restaurant is cute and clean and festive as well. The staff was friendly and efficient. I got the tiramisu coffee... perfect. Not too sweet but a total treat. Got three desserts to go- all gluten free and all really yummy but my favorite was the strawberry! Yum! read more

My friend and I decided to check this place out because of how pretty the cakes look online. We decided to get the Matcha Jasmine and Mango cakes to share. Both of them tasted delicious and not too sweet (which is my preference for sweets). I liked how light the Matcha Jasmine one and the strawberry insert was a nice surprise cause I didn't fully read the description. The mango was also yummy with mango pieces inside. The only gripe I have is that each cake was quite pricey: the matcha jasmine was around $9 and the mango one was $12. So I would only go back to try the other types and have to share it with others to make it more worth it. Since the desserts are already made, it didn't take long to get our order. By the end of our stay, there was a long line waiting to order that went to the door. The space is rather spacious with plenty of seating and even an area with outlets for people to work/study. There were a few students working together. Parking: there's a parking lot with plenty of spots read more