I was on a mission to try the donuts of DC, and I was lucky enough to be in an area with multiple…read moreshops. Out of the three options, Duck Donuts was the cheapest and the only one located inside of a mall, so I was a bit skeptical. The donuts are cheaper (2.50$ on average) and all use the same cake donut base; the difference is the glazes and toppings you put atop, with many premade options available for you. I went with seasonal specialties as well as everyday combos, and every single one was really tasty and felt like a treat without feeling too decadent. The people on staff at the mall were really patient and kind and warm, so I appreciated that as well. Just be mindful that there's limited seating. at the actual storefront, as this is a mall, but there's ample seating in the proper food court area, which is where this is located (bottom floor). For the price point and variety, I'd definitely get more.

I was at the mall early and happen to see duck donuts open-what a treat! I ordered a glazed donut…read moreand it came out fresh and piping hot - so good! They have both self order kiosks and a cashier desk at front. The staffing was limited but the lady working was so kind.

I finally made it to Good Company Doughnuts, and it's safe to say this is one of the better-kept…read morespots in VA. The shop is super clean and has a modern, welcoming energy that works whether you're grabbing a quick treat or sitting down for a full meal. I love the spacious vibrant design of this place, plenty of seating and standing area. I came for the donuts but stayed for the quality. I tried the Black Forest Vegan Donut, and it was soooooooooo delicious. Sometimes vegan pastries can be hit-or-miss with texture, but this one was spot on... rich, flavorful, and definitely a must-try. I wish they have a few more options for vegan donuts though. I had try Kings Hot Cocoa with Oatmilk, so happy they have non-dairy milk substitutions available. I love that they use housemade cocoa here. It's a more sophisticated version of hot chocolate, definitely more bitter than sweet, next time I will ask for chocolate sauce to be added to off balance the bitterness. It's rich and authentic, not that powdery artificial stuff you find at chains. I was surprised by their huge variety. Beyond the wall of donuts, they have a full breakfast menu, plus happy hour and drink specials. It seems like a great place to transition from a morning coffee to a late afternoon cocktail. They also have a rewards program, which is a no-brainer to sign up for if you live in the area with just your phone number. The staff was very nice and patient while I was deciding (it's hard to choose when everything looks so good!). The whole place is very well-kept and feels like a spot where they actually care about the details. The only slight hurdle is the parking situation. It's paid street parking, and it can be a bit of a challenge to find an open spot nearby. Just give yourself a few extra minutes to circle the block or be prepared to walk a short distance it's def worth it!

An amazing spot for eats and treats! We had a small work gathering here and it was a great hit…read moreamongst all, especially with sweet accessible. Right upon entry, we were warmly greeted with a smile and helpfulness. There are plenty of seating options from outdoor tables to indoor booths and tables. There's even an upstairs where you can combine tables for larger groups. The treats were tasty and delicious. An amazing experience overall. Enjoy!

Really high-quality and thoughtfully curated flavors…read more When we ordered the banana cream, they had to check if it was still in stock which was a cheeky sign on how tasty the donuts are. Our donut was light and fluffy, with a creme infused with real banana. You can tell that they are being thoughtful on their approach to artisanal donuts, and it really shows up in how they elevate this classic dessert. Its rare to find donuts that balance complex flavors, sweetness level, and good crumb but all of those things are what make it distinct fom others, especially chain restaurant donuts. Of course, these are probably made the day of and ours was a large and substantial size. Its definitely a treat-yourself type of moment to commit to the price point, but we weren't disappointed. My take on high‑price‑point food in Union Market is simple: that's exactly where you'll find it. So once you let go of that once you enter, you have a more pleasureable experience by allowing yourself to indulge and try to find the thing that will really fulfill you. And they did that for me. Thank you beautiful ladies who helped me select my donut!

Not $60 doughnuts .... And also described as not dreadful??…read more cinnamon struseul was best of the bunch and was still just okay. But wow were the rest disappointing (super frustrating bc they look very pretty). All of them felt old and dry, the buttermilk glazed (which tasted like it had citrus glaze icing) and the citrus cake (way dense) were the driest. Chocolate ganache doesn't even taste like chocolate more chemical than anything. Service was extremely slow when all they had to do was place doughnuts in a box -- also seemed like customers were an inconvenience. Overall absolutely go buy other doughnuts. Don't waste your money, product to cost ratio is 1 star.

After lunch, I stopped by and ordered their "Classic" - vanilla bean glaze. The donut was a…read moreperfect texture: not heavy/doughy, but also not wimpy. And the glaze was perfect. It's one of those things that you can take small bits at a time and savor them. Excellent donut. For beverages, there's water and hot chocolate. No soft drinks or hot coffee/tea. The Staff there were friendly and helpful.

I went to the location at La Cosecha -- I loved the Arequipe (Dulce de leche) flavor, but found the…read morerest to be just fine. The fruity flavors I was less crazy about. I loved the option to get four mini donuts to try all flavors!

I recently discovered Captain Cookie through Too Good to Go and ordered a mystery bag to share with…read moremy coworkers. I was not sure what to expect, but I love a good surprise and my coworkers love a good sweet treat, so it felt like a win win. When I arrived, my mystery bag ended up being all chocolate chip cookies, so that is the only flavor I have tried so far. BUT when I put them in our breakroom around 9 in the morning, they were completely gone by 11:30. So it is safe to say they were a hit. Delicious and definitely not likely to last long if you are sharing with others. I am looking forward to coming back and trying more flavors. The store had a steady stream of customers, but the service was quick and smooth. One heads up: parking is a little tricky, so expect to walk a bit from where you park to the store. Not a big deal, but good to know in advance!

We went after meeting up friends for Oktoberfest next door. Location is great - they have indoor…read moreand outdoor seating and service is quick. We got one cookie-wich to share. It was on the pricier side but more than enough for two people to share. The cookies are delicious and the ice cream is great too. They give you two scoops of ice cream in the smallest size which we got and was big enough for us so it's great to try out more flavors

These cookies are so good that I forgot they're vegan! If you got a sweet tooth and want something…read moremore ethically sourced (or you have an intolerance to lactose) this spot is for you!

We went here because I was craving ice cream and it was the only place open late. I didn't know it…read morewas a vegan place but I went ahead to give it a try. Chocolate chip cookie: 8/10 this was surprisingly good, especially for being vegan. I've had plenty of vegan desserts and know how hard it is to make them. They actually did an incredible job of this. Ice cream: 2/10 they did not do a good job of this at all. It tasted mainly like artificial sweetener. I got cookies and cream but there were no cookies in it and it was just all grey. The texture was decent but that was about it Overall, good place for vegan cookies but they're pricey with mine being about $9

Village Sweet made for a great Saturday morning in Westover. I picked up a banana chocolate chip…read moremuffin from the friendly barista before heading to the Saturday farmers market across the street. The muffin was tasty! Village Sweet is inside a strip mall so there's a small parking lot out front. There's plenty of places to sit inside and a single unisex restroom in the back.

This is a lovely neighborhood, bakery with really delicious items. I always order things for the…read moreholidays here and when I'm in the neighborhood, I love to stop in and see what they have because the menu is always changing with great breads, cookies, scones, etc. You can also, of course, get coffee and tea and I just love the neighborhood vibes here. Enjoy!

I stopped by a Smallcakes pop up shop in Del Ray. I got the cupcake as a gift. I wished there were…read moremore flavors to choose from. All I say was Vanilla and Chocolate.

I thought their cupcakes were just too damn sweet. The vanilla caramel cupcake did not taste good…read moreto me. I can't remember what other flavors I tried but I know I was underwhelmed/unimpressed. Customer service could be better (friendlier and warmer). The place is cute inside, I'll give them that. They also sell ice cream right next to the cupcakes. I thought that was cool since it made them unique from the other cupcake shops I've been to. This shop can be found in the Pentagon Row. You'll have to pay for parking if you drive here.