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    Manoa Bakery Cafe

    4.3 (432 reviews)
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    Green Tea Bingsoo
    LeAnn F.

    I like how this place is open late. I'm actually shocked at how busy it was at 10 pm. People were playing boards games and some were studying or working. This atmosphere seems like a late night spot to hang with friends. We wanted some bingsoo so we got the green tea bingsoo. It's good but it gets heavy after a while so you gotta down it with water. I would like more condensed milk or if they can add that extra. I think I would have tried the mango bingsoo next time since that's seem more summery and light. There were plenty of seating. I just don't like how dark it is.

    Mango Bingsoo
    Denise P.

    Been craving bingsoo for awhile and figured to swing by since I was in the neighborhood. Got there around 7PM on a Saturday night and was able to order immediately. I went with a small mango bingsoo and to my surprise, they add an assortment of toppings included in the base price. There were mango bite side pieces, mochi, crunchy cereal (along the lines of frosted flakes) and topped with mango ice cream. Upon my first bite, I was in awe by the variety of textures from the toppings. As I took additional bites, this awe faded as there was too much going on texture wise and not enough balance to enjoy the bingsoo. Flavor wise, it was good especially when combo-ed with the ice cream but it became clear mid way through that the bingsoo was not the star of the show but moreso the overwhelming amount of toppings. It didn't help that the ratio of bingsoo to toppings was off so around midway point, you're left with a bunch of toppings (with the cereal being the biggest detriment) and little to no shaved ice. Besides bingsoo, they also have a bunch of bakery items and drinks. Lots of seating available if you wanted a place to hang out with friends or get some productivity done. Really wanted to love the bingsoo and as much as I commend the unique-ness of toppings and the actual taste of the shaved ice, the overall product was just average for me.

    Vivian Z.

    this place consisted varieties of pastries, drinks and bingsoo. I specifically came here to try the bingsoo after reading the reviews and being recommended of this location. They have variety of sizes that you can select from small, medium and large. The small starting price was at a dollars and a large was about $18. I offer a small to share with a friend as we were not super hungry and I thought this was the perfect portion to share. We ordered the mango flavor bingsoo it came with little along with slices of mango. I thought the syrup was super good! This was a little bit on the side for but overall it was not too bad. Definitely would've returned to try the other flavors that they have along with some of their pastries and drinks as they all look very good. There is parking outside, but it is a little bit limited due to the various surrounding stores that share the small parking lot.

    Highly recommend the bingsoo here. We got the black sesame, fruit, ore, and soybean
    Ha T.

    This post is for my friend who wishes for more people to go to this bakery in Annandale. It's our favorite bingsoo place in the area because the ice is shaved to snow consistency rather than the snowcone style ice. We got the soybean at the medium size and it was delicious. There's 3 sizes you can choose from and a good variety of flavors on top of the range of bakery goods. If people ask for a dessert or bingsoo place in the DMV, this is where I recommend for them to go.

    Oreo Bingsoo
    Justine T.

    Still one of my favorite cafes ever! I keep coming back for their delicious bingsoo - the shaved ice is smooth and their ice creams are smooth and decadent. They have lots of yummy bingsoo flavors to choose from, but my favorites are the mango and green tea! Such an underrated cafe - check it out!

    Green Tea Bingsoo
    Ashley B.

    Manoa's bingsoo is the only one I like to get in NOVA. Their ice is shaved so finely it looks like coconut shavings and they never melt even in the heat of the summer. I love all the toppings they include (mochi, corn flakes, flavored condensed milk, and ice cream). I know before they used to layer the toppings with the ice, but I still think that there's a good enough amount. They have so many bakery items inside and I like their outdoor seating as well. I've ordered some food too and it seems like they make everything to order which I appreciate. It's a nice place to go study, meet with friends, or go to for dessert after some KBBQ.

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    Jon T.

    I honestly have passed through this place so many times while driving I am surprised I did not review it sooner. Manoa is another Korean-owned bakery in Annandale that has many pastries, drinks, cakes, and space to sit down inside and outside. If there's one big plus for me, it's always finding a place to sit down. In my experience of going to many cafes, some are always packed depending on the time you go and it's awkward when you are just standing there with your drink and pastry/dessert waiting for a table to open up. I am so glad that this place is big enough for a vast majority of people who do come in for a quick bite to have a place somewhere to sit. There's a lot of fresh items that's out on display. I didn't get too much because I came here for a small coffee break and wanted something light. If you do come here, there's a lot of options if you have a sweet tooth. For me, I just got the Cold Brew Coffee and Red Bean Donut. The cold brew, black coffee with just ice in it. It was good for the price and it was refreshing. I normally opt for hot coffee but it was so late in the afternoon and mildly hot outside that it'd be better to get something colder. The red bean donut was great too. It was sweet but not overpowering. I really enjoyed that each bite was filled with a bit of red bean followed by the soft fluffy chew of sugar and dough mixed. It was honestly just what I was craving for. I think if there's one thing to note, the parking lot is small and if you were to go during peak hours ( like mid-late evening ), chances are you may have to loop around to find parking. I was fortunate to go at a time that there was no one there but it may be a different experience for others. Check out this place if you're in the area.

    Strawberry Mango Bingsoo ($8.99 for a cup)
    Kristen H.

    Manoa is a cute little Korean-owned bakery in Annandale, with a plethora of baked goods ranging from your traditional French pastries to fun, modern Korean takes on more traditional French patisserie. Upon entering the cafe, there's dozens of different single-serve items to try, including red bean buns and castella cakes, to name a few, with exotic flavors like matcha and black sesame. In the refrigerated pastry case, there's a wide variety of cakes (such as traditional layered cream cakes, tiramisu, etc.), cheesecake, and more, and if that's not enough, they have menus with lunch fare (think sandwiches), bingsoo (Korean shaved ice), and specialty drinks displayed up on TVs above the counter. At 9pm on a Saturday night, the place was quietly buzzy, and we ordered a Strawberry Bingsoo ($8.99 for a cup size) to split amongst 4 people (we weren't very hungry). The lady taking our order was quite nice, and put up with our Americanized Korean (they speak both Korean and English here!). Our bingsoo was ready in less than five minutes, which was nice! The cup portion is fairly small for the price, but like I mentioned above, we weren't that hungry. The ice itself is nice in that it's an almost snow-like consistency, as opposed to large chunks of ice, and it isn't too sweet, which is perfect for the base. The tart sweetness of the mangos and strawberries contrasts nicely with the richness of the scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, and everything is lightly drizzled in condensed milk, adding to the decadence of the dessert, as well as a fruit-flavored syrup, which lends a further acidity. The small pieces of mochi add a nice chewy texture, though we wished there was more of a crunchy element to the dish. Overall, this was a refreshing, light dessert that we thoroughly enjoyed! Manoa has a great variety of desserts that take some of the best of both worlds in terms of French and Korean cuisine - however, we just wish that the price was a bit cheaper (especially since there's so much competition in the area) - a great place for a sweet treat!

    David C.

    A great spot to hide and chat that is seemingly invisible in plain sight on a busy main road. The internal atmosphere is not at all what one would expect from the appearance of the exterior. The desserts are neither too sweet nor not sweet enough, but some lack the flavors, complexity, or distinctiveness to adequately satisfy more refined tastes. Some desserts are immediately recognizable, and others yet incorporate various creative elements. As of yet, I have not encountered anything I am outright dissatisfied with; and that, on its own merits, deserves mention. I will say, for how pedestrian the presentation, complexity, and ingredients were of some of the dishes, however, the prices did not seem to be commensurate. Definitely get the sweet potato walnut manju. It is my favorite item thus far.

    Green Tea Bingsoo
    Micah C.

    I had a late night craving for bingsoo so my husband and I decided to drive all the way to Annandale from MD to get some. I had no regrets because the green tea bingsoo is sooo good!!! We got the medium size which was great for sharing. It was the perfect late night dessert. We also tried their melon bread which was sooo big and fluffy. I highly recommend you try it!!

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    John L.

    Opened on June 4, 2015, this was the third Korean bakery opened in Annandale after Shilla bakery (opened in 1999) and Breeze bakery (opened in 2010). My wife and I visited on a Sunday. They had a good variety of pre-made vendor food and store made food. A few were unique to this shop. We tried 7 items. 1) Twisted Donut It was a soft, moist, and slightly stretchy breadlike donut. It had mild flavors of sugar and vanilla. It was decent tasting but not special. 2) Red Bean Bread A bun with lots of red bean paste filling. The filling was slightly sweet and smooth with a moderate red bean flavor. The bun was soft and thin with a hint of sweetness and a good toasted flavor. A great vendor product with the lowest price amongst the 4 Korean bakeries. 3) Manoa Chicken Sub It had chicken, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onlons, mayonnaise, and red chile powder in a soft sub roll. The chicken chunks were warmed, moist, and tender with a savory seasoning. A good tasting sub with nicely balanced flavors and a mild spiciness. It came with a choice of fries or salad. We chose a salad. The side salad had lettuce, tomato, and red onion with Italian dressing. There's no other choice of dressing. The ingredients were fresh. Good dressing, otherwise typical. 4) Black Sesame Bingsoo (small size) It had finely shaved ice, mini white mochi, corn flakes, vanilla ice cream, black sesame powder, and condensed milk. Unfortunately, the ice tasted like plain water. It could have been skim milk. It had no flavor. The bottom half of the bingsoo was ice, so flavors lost strength when it was mixed. It kept the bingsoo cold. The mini mochi cubes tasted like glutinous rice. Condensed milk was drizzled over the ice cream. They added richness to this dish. Black Sesame powder was layered under the ice cream. It added a roasted nut flavor to the ice cream. Mixing everything together created creamy ice milk with a roasted nut vanilla flavor. The mochi and corn flakes gave it texture and a little more flavor. We found it surprisingly enjoyable. 5) White Bean Doughnut It was deep-fried and had lots of white bean filling. The filling had a moderate white bean flavor and modest sweetness. The dough was thin, slightly oily, and breadlike. This pastry was unexpectedly tasty and better than average in flavor. 6) Mango Roll Cake Much like a jelly roll cake in shape only. The cake was dense, moist, and soft. It had a slightly sweet mango flavor. The cream filling was a stiff pastry cream with the flavor of sweetened condensed milk. This was better than other bakeries' roll cakes. The flavor wasn't too light. It had the right amount of sweetness, and the texture was more like a pound cake instead of bread. 7) Oreo Cream Bread It had a cocoa flavored bun filled with mocha pastry cream. There were Oreo chocolate cookie crumbs sprinkled in the cream and all over the bun. It was moist and soft with moderate flavors reminiscent of an Oreo cookie. It was delicious. The service was friendly, polite, helpful, and quick. The dining areas and restrooms were clean. The restrooms looked old. They had 16 indoor tables, and it wasn't crowded. The dining areas were more spacious than Tous les Jours. They had 5 tables with chairs outdoors. They're located in Annandale Plaza, which has a free parking lot. They have hot and cold coffee drinks, hot and cold teas, smoothies, milk teas, breakfast sandwiches, sub sandwiches, bingsoo, cookies, cakes, etc. The food ranged from average to very good, and some exceeded my expectations. I gladly recommend a visit.

    Cheesecake
    Lauren F.

    The bingsoo here is delicious and perfect for a hot day! Their small is big enough for two to split and very reasonably priced. The cornflakes and mochi in it made for a great combination of textures, and I loved how the black sesame tasted with the shaved milk and ice cream. The baked goods here were also delicious, especially the white bean donut. There was a huge selection of baked goods and service was very fast and friendly. There is plenty of seating. The location is a bit hidden, but I definitely recommend giving it a try! I'll be back for more of their bingsoo and buns.

    Mini eclairs ( a pack of 3) and cheesecake
    Maria V.

    Nice coffee shop with a variety of Korean cookies and pastries. There are also cakes ( to purchase or to order). Some Korean deserts that I couldn't figure out. Large selection of coffee and Korean hot tea. We tried mini eclairs that were quite good and a slice of a cheesecake that was quite good but was missing some sort of a topping - either a dollop of cream or , better, berries. Very clean, friendly service, lounge music, comfortable chairs. Great place to meet up with a friend for a cup of coffee & a chat

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    This is one of the best coffee shops I frequent! The atmosphere is very calm, the service is very professional.

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    Ask the Community - Manoa Bakery Cafe

    Do they sell mochi donuts here? If not, is there a place nearby that sells them?

    No they do not and I have not see them at any of the Korean bakeries here in Annandale.

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    I need one of these closer to me!!!…read more Took the ride today because it's my fav supervisors 15 year anniversary and I wanted to celebrate her! She deserves more than this cake- but this cake is going to have to do! Along with some other goodies!!! The strawberry cloud cake is delicious and not too sweet!! And of course I had couldn't walk through and leave without getting something for myself!!!!!! That Churro Doughnut twist was delicious!!!! I'm sitting here mad because I didn't get 2!!!! Hahahaaa! The other sweets: strawberry cloud doughnut, raisin twist, I ended up giving to my better half...I felt guilty over doing my guilty pleasures. This location is always clean and the pastry case is always filled with yummy options... Service is always great! They even offered me a free drink today :))))) Haaaahahaha!!! Guess I'll be at the gym tonight! Happy Yelping!

    I've visited this location multiple times, and it truly offers the perfect combination of South…read moreKorean and French-style baking. The cakes are delicious, and the pastries are always fresh and baked to perfection. I highly recommend trying the Green Tea Cloud Cake, Mango Cloud Cake, and Earl Grey Cloud Cake, all excellent choices for a birthday celebration. In addition, a traditional croissant paired with a nice latte was the perfect way to start my morning. Service was great and quick. Can get a little crowded on the weekends but the bright colors provide a nice relaxing experience. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try!

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    I have been coming to breeze since I moved to Annandale in 2011. I've always loved the whimsical…read moredecorations and enjoy the Korean baked goods. I mourn the fact that COVID killed the samples, but it's still a great place to shop for a treat or just run in and grab a coffee which I do a few times a month. Recommend: Any of the breads that are unwrapped and on the baking trays by the counter. Those are fresh out of the oven that day. I especially love the mocha roll. It's big and fluffy with chewy moist mocha flavored dough and a crispy sugary coating on the outside that's to die for. It's still light and fluffy at the same time. Yum! And while it's prob not made in-house, I do love the red bean buns. Bathrooms are always clean and the upstairs is great for a longer chat with a friend, time in a book, or board or card game time. They also have a lovely upstairs covered porch for pretty days.

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    This place is a delight and will now be my preferred bakery spot for breads or a last minute…read moredessert need! The desserts and cakes are gorgeous. They have everything from small bites like cookies and pastries to full size cakes & tarts. They also have single serve slices of some of their cakes like the chocolate mousse cake. We went for breakfast sandwiches and tried both of the base bread options. The snowflake bread was soft and pillowy (my favorite) and the brotchen bread was slightly crisper & a little bit saltier, also amazing. Eggs are fluffy and a great portion size. Added cheese to each and smoked bacon. A delightful breakfast treat. On the way out, I got a baguette for a last minute appetizer need. It was so soft and freshly baked (and big!). I'm going back today for more fresh bread. There's also plenty to shop for like mustards, jams, cheese and charcuterie, grab and go items, and beverages. This place has summer chalet vibes & is very upbeat and friendly. Lines can get long during typical busy hours, so it's not super quick if you're in a rush. Great place to come relax.

    This place is a bit out in the sticks but I found occasion to be in the area and was thrilled. They…read moreoffer a robust baked goods display, as well as various imported products, all pertaining to Switzerland. As one might expect, their pastries were lavish and had many different ways of delivering chocolate. I saved only a seasonal Sakura for myself as we approach cherry blossom season. I got a large spread which was consumed by a happy group. Adding a farmer's bread, which was a light rye, as well as some imported German butter, also went over well. I did not have need of the imported chocolates and other packaged goods, but there was certainly plenty there worthy of perusal.

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