A beautiful cafe with a drink menu containing familiar and diverse items, a small and…read morestraightforward sandwich menu, and several tasty-looking desserts. The bathroom is clean and passcode-protected. The aesthetic is pretty and elegant. The man behind the counter was polite and patient, answering a couple of silly questions for me with a smile. They were out of most of their sandwiches when I happened to pop in, but despite settling for my 3rd choice on the menu, it was still a tasty, satisfying lunch. I am not close enough to visit frequently, but I would certainly come back here with friends.

I've been falling in love with the Alexandria, VA area, recently. Either I have been sleeping or…read moreits coming around. Either way I just found Lily's Chocolate & Coffee while venturing up and down King Street, and well with the help of Yelp because this was a plan to visit later in October. But, I decided my kiddos needed a treat. Located on a corner you walk into hues of pink, florals and the smell of chocolate and coffee. I became immediately distracted by the toppings and melted chocolate. But, when I snapped out of it, I was able to place my order. I opted for the Dubai chocolate inspiration over strawberries. If I remember correctly it was around $20 five or take. The cafe is so cute. It is small and if crowded be prepared to navigate that. There is bathrooms inside but, I do not know if it is for customers or not, as they were locked when we were there. The staff were just starting for the day. But they were helpful, kind and ready to roll. Once we received our order we sat down and dug right in. The strawberries were fresh, large and draped over in chocolate, pistachio cream and katifia. This is not my first time having Dubai chocolate or Dubai inspired chocolate. I thoroughly enjoy it over strawberries. There is just something about chocolate ad strawberries. Overall a wonderful place. I highly recommend visiting

Absolutely decedent ice cream. I only have Ice cream a few times a year and this was fantastic…read more Amazing selection in an old school shop that looked the part. Great service. Must try.

Always a 5* experience. On King St there are at least 5 choices for ice-cream. I've tried them all…read moreand Kilwin's is superior. Great service, fantastic options, and has a whole non-icecream section for others. Definitely walk the extra half block!

Walking into Turkish Coffee Lady feels like stepping into another world entirely. Gizem White…read morepoured her love into every single detail of the Golden Horn High Tea -- gold-plated cups, homemade pistachio baklava, rose Turkish delight, and a hand-painted copper kettle that anchors the whole experience. This isn't just high tea. It's a cultural journey that unfolds in courses -- tea first, then Turkish delights, then sandwiches, and finally Turkish coffee to close it all out. The sweets are made with intention, the presentation is stunning, and the warmth Gizem brings to everything she does makes you feel like you're sitting at a friend's table rather than a coffee shop. Old Town Alexandria is lucky to have her. If you haven't been to Turkish Coffee Lady yet, that needs to change -- and the Golden Horn High Tea is exactly where you start.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 10/10

Stopped by for an afternoon coffee…read more The store is small inside, but decorated well and has smaller tables for seating. Warm, bright, welcoming. Server was friendly. We each ordered a traditional Turkish coffee and an assortment of baklava to share. Grabbed a table near the windows and our coffee was brought to us quickly. I ordered the Mandin and was a bit nervous to see how small the coffee cup was. I expected a strong bitter taste, but was surprised at how smooth and flavorful the coffee was. The coffee is presented on a beautiful platter and with complimentary Turkish delights. They were soft, chewy, and a bit perfume-y. Felt like a tea party but in Turkey! The baklava was flavorful and sweet, perfectly paired with the coffee. We took some cute photos inside. Was a great time! Would definitely come again to try out the rest of their menu. Great place to bring coffee-lovers and people visiting from out of town.

Dolce & Bean focuses on chocolates, macarons, gelato and a few other dessert items…read more We were greeted warmly by a kind gentleman. After taking a look at the candy, gelato and desserts, we settled on key lime pie. The key lime pie was pretty good, though it was perhaps a little too sweet and the filling rather dry. Because we were first time customers, the shopkeeper offered us each a piece of complimentary candy. The candy had a shell filled with a confection containing Japanese citrus yuzu fruit. The shell was coated with dark chocolate. I'm just going to say this was the tastiest, most delightful candy I've ever sampled. Dolce & Bean also sells attractively designed packages of candies. These would make good gifts. We absolutely will be back for more candy and want to try the gelato. One minor thing is that the shop was chilly and I had to put my hoodie on. But heck, aren't most restaurants and stores around the DMV freezing cold in the summer?

Such a sweet and quaint chocolate and coffee shop. Stopped in sort of by accident, and am so happy…read moreI did! Definitely a "mom and pop" shop which makes it feel warm and cozy. I have a suspicion the owner is the one who took our order and served us. He also gives out free samples of chocolate if you're a first time customer - which of course made me want more! I'd definitely return to support this small (and delicious) small business. Oh & I got a green tea macaron - yum!

These cookies are delicious. I'm still very much in awe that they are vegan! They are priced beyond…read morefair. The inside of shop is pretty basic. But none of that matters with cookies so good! Lastly, they keep the cookies warm so that's a HUGE PLUS! This review is more specifically to recognize the customer service of Eli. He was very helpful in helping me choose my selection. He was very patient with me. And his friendly service should be recognized! Thank you Eli. I'll be back to try one of the beverages soon!

If you're a true sweets lover, Midnightreats is absolutely worth the stop…read more These are not your light, airy, grab-and-go cookies. They are thick, dense, warm, and very indulgent. The kind where one cookie can easily be shared (or not lol ). They're rich and sweet, so if you're someone who loves a heavy dessert that feels like a treat-treat, you'll be in heaven. Easily a 10/10 for that category. What really stood out to me was the variety of flavors. I tried the strawberry matcha cookie and was honestly surprised by how much I liked it. It had a really nice balance of flavors and didn't feel gimmicky at all. It's always a risk trying something a little different, but this one definitely paid off. Another thing I appreciated was that they had a section of cookies discounted because they were made the night before. I love when places do this...it's a great way to try more flavors without spending a lot, and honestly, the cookies were still really good. Service-wise, the cashier was super helpful and patient, especially when it came to explaining flavors and giving recommendations. That always makes a difference when you're staring at a case full of options and can't decide.

We stumbled across this ice cream shop as we were walking up King street. The smell of waffles…read morelured us in. There was a short line but it gave us time to look over the menu. We actually beat the rush because a lined formed to the door. A standard 2 half scoops are $7.55. They have classic flavors and seasonal flavors as well. They offer waffle cones for $1.60. They taste different as they had a salty taste. Really unique. I really enjoyed the brown butter almond brittle, and there coffee ice cream. The mint chocolate chip was really good as well as their chocolate ice cream. Our server with nice and helpful. She explained every single flavor in detail. You can try their flavors if you'd like. They have a small water station self-serve because you get a little thirsty after ice cream.

Went to try out the new spring seasonal flavors, and they were all phenomenal. Really enjoyed the…read morebasque cheesecake with brambleberry, black tie tiramisu, and key lime pie. Also had a taste of the tropical bloom, which was a mix of mandarin, kiwi, and passionfruit- fruity but not too sour like sorbets often are. Love how efficient the staff are, and love how late it is open! Can't wait to come back more often.

Yum. The quaintest little cupcake shop. It is giving bookshop/coffee shop vibe but with yummy…read morecupcakes. I have tasted banana rum, red velvet, cherry pistachio and double chocolate stout. So far there is no way to go wrong but chocolate will always win in my book. Enjoy the sweet treat.

I had been here years ago and I remember liking the cupcakes at Lavender Moon, so I wanted to try…read morethem again when I was in old town recently. I got the lemon curd, Boston cream, s'mores, and red velvet. While they all tasted great, they were pretty dry. My favorite was probably the lemon curd. I wish they had signs up for the flavors of the cupcakes, but the worker was very nice and she gave a good rundown of the flavors. I think this place is worth trying, even with the cupcakes being on the drier side.

I LOVE KILLER ESP! This has been a go to place since I started working in Old Town Alexandria back…read more2017! I cant believe I'm just doing my first review. To begin, this place is super cute; everyone is beyond friendly; from drinks to food, I haven't had anything that I dont like there; a great place to come in to do some work and enjoy your crafted beverage. If you haven't ate, their beef paddy's are my goto! Before becoming pescatarian I used to get their beef patty with my nutella latte. (I need to try the veggie now) Today, I got an Iced Pistachio Matcha drink off their Spring Menu. It was amazing! If you are in the Old Town Alexandria area, make sure you stop by x grab a drink x grab a snack baked freshly everyday!

I came the Friday before Valentine's Day and stopped by for coffee. Loved the vibes here; I got a…read moretable with markers that people draw with. I got a Cupid's bow latte that was special for Valentine's - the drink was so good with white chocolate and raspberry! I enjoyed my drink while relaxing there for a bit. The staff were fast and nice with my drink too. I'd like to stop by this place more often.

I'm giving it four stars for their service. They are so nice and they take your order, make your…read morecoffee and then you pay which I like. Their coffee was good, but nothing beyond belief. There's plenty of seating and low lighting which makes for a great study spot.

Misha's Coffee is a charming café with a cozy, welcoming vibe. I liked that they grind their own…read morecoffee beans, which really adds to the freshness of the drinks. The pastries were decent, though nothing particularly memorable, and prices were a bit on the higher side. Service was good but not particularly great. One of the highlights is the atmosphere; there's plenty of space to sit, work on a laptop, or even enjoy a board game, which makes it a great spot to spend some time. The café itself was very clean, including the bathrooms, which I always appreciate. Overall, it's a pleasant place to relax or get some work done, especially if you don't mind paying a little extra for the experience.

This is the message I left with Rolling Sloane: Hello…read moreSloane, First,thank you for delivering my cake today. That helped me out so much. More importantly, thank you for making the most Delicious Birthday Cake ( His Words) my husband ever had, everyone enjoyed it. There is only a small slice left . Unfortunately, everyone was upset that they live out of state and won't have the pleasure of eating it again. But, we don't! Looking forward to purchasing future cakes. Once again, thank you for making my husband's birthday so joyful and Delicious!

So glad to have discovered the gifted and generous Sloane. I say generous because the back and…read moreforth with her about my order was easy and speedy and because she was good enough to use a recipe I suggested. Gifted because OH MY GOSH THE CAKE SHE BAKED (special order) was incredible. Just fantastic. Sorry I didn't take a photo to show but I will post a photo when I order from Rolling Sloane's again.