Manoa Bakery Cafe

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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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

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.

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Youjin H.

3 years ago

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Alex N.

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Spacious korean-owned bakery-cafe; great for meetings, studying, and quick bites and snacks. Comparing to similar rivals in the Annandale area (i.e., Breeze, Tous les jour, etc.): (1) roughly on-par in regards to decor/ambience and space, (2) about equal to or less menu offerings, (3) taste of food and drinks, depending on the items are about equal to or inferior. Food & drinks: Thai iced tea - (3.5/5) - the way they prepare it here has a similar odd taste to that of Breeze, that is, it doesn't have the taste that you would get at Thai restaurants Green tea latte - (5/5) - I really enjoy this preparation over Starbucks Roll cakes - (5/5) - the multi-colored/multi-flavored is my favorite; you get strawberry, mango, chocolate and green tea Chicken pesto panini with fries - (4/5) - I had expected the panini flatbread, but instead it's served with sliced bread; otherwise it tasted fine. Plus, the fries are beer-battered style which is always superior IMO. Ambience: spacious, modern trendy Service: Friendly and attentive; some don't speak as good English read more

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Malika R.

3 years ago

My bulgogi sandwich with a side of fries. I meant to take the picture first but i basically devoured, the first have of my sandwich. It comes with grilled onions, lettuce, Swiss, bulgogi beef on fresh bakery bread. $9.50. Fries are extra but a perfect portion for a bag of chips substitute. This was my first time and the staff was super polite and patient as I was trying to decide and has a great recommendation. Also had a small cup of jasmine tea...delicious. It's a local cafe, with fresh bake goods on display and clean seating. read more

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Yen T.

2 years ago

I bought coffee and asked for half and half. She said NO. I saw she gave it to previous customer. Bad bad service

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Jackie B.

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A very cute bakery in Annandale. I came for a quick coffee trip and ended up getting hazelnut iced latte. Was very pleased with my drink. They also sell stump town coffee! More reason to visit. Amidst covid the bakery was still really great to place a number of baked goods for people to buy, for those craving something sweet. Will come back again to try their shaved ice next time! read more

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Yasuji M.

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A good surprise. A good selection of breads with a nice creativity. Creativity was within a reasonable stretch and nothing was overdone.

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Nina D.

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I was amazed at how big this restaurant was! Iyou first walk in to an area that has a large amount of seating on both ends of the bakery. They also have a middle section in front of the cash register where you can grab an assortment of breads. At the end of the bakery section, it has a sample section. Breads were good as well as the bingsoo, but wish the bingsoo came with more toppings. The bowl size was a good size and the large feeds about three people. read more

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Hotcoco 2.

3 years ago

Delicious pastries and bingsoo. Lots of table and quiet. It's a perfect place for studying. Me and boyfriend also like the plants they had.

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Monica S.

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Manoa is great! It's a cute Korean bakery located in Annandale, near the AMC lanes. They have more than bread! They have shaved ice dessert (ppatbingsoo/bingsoo), and they serve the red bean on the side--so if it's not to your taste you don't have to pick around it. They have coffee and drinks, which are pretty good.They also have gelato--which was a bit pricey but good as well. The staff is kind, and the place is clean and intimate. You can study, come with friends/family, take food to go, come for a meeting, and etc. I would definitely come here again--whether it's to grab a snack, hang out with friends, or study! read more

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Diane Y.

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We were in search for a quick breakfast place on a Sunday morning and decided to pay Manoa Bakery Cafe a visit. Instantly the aroma of fresh bread can be enjoyed as we opened the door. Individually wrapped pastries are lined in stacked shelves, and flavors from onion cheese bread to sweet melon roll are available to satisfy a wide range of tastebuds. Most of the single pastries were around $2 each and they are yummy! I broke off a piece of my friend's pastries and they were light, fluffy and delicious. I ordered a ham and cheese sandwich from the counter for $5 and it was perfection! The bread was perfectly toasted and light in flavor. The scrambled eggs were soft and fluffy. The slices of honey baked ham and spinach made a wonderful filling. Can't wait to come back and try some green tea desserts! read more

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Gia B.

4 years ago

This is a nice little bakery nestled away in a small shopping square. They have fresh baked goods ranging from slices of cake to red bean milk bread, all at affordable prices ($2.00-$3.50). There's always a good variety to choose from, along with a selection of ice cream and beverages toward the front. There are also nice seating arrangements set near the windows and the back of the bakery. Manoa has quickly become one of my frequented treasures! read more

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Allie K.

4 years ago

Came here and got the small fruit bingsoo! Not a lot of people inside and their bread collection looks good. I've come here a few times to get cakes but haven't ordered anything else until today when I came by for a nice cold treat! I was kind of surprised by the look of the fruit bingsoo just because it feels like they added a LOT of condensed milk, ice cream, and syrup(?). You're definitely not getting a lot of the shaved ice, itself, which would normally help to balance the sweetness of the ice cream. As a result, it was a little too sweet and artificial tasting for me but this might be different for other sizes/styles of bingsoo! read more

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Priscilla T.

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Nice Korean bakery with a variety of things! I was excited to try the Bingsoo since I've heard many good things. Got the Strawberry one in a cup, and it wasn't too bad! It was plenty, and I enjoyed the flavors, but didn't love the super iced consistency. My iced caramel machiatto also wasn't too bad, but I had to request to add more caramel syrup. read more

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This place has some good coffee and variety of baked goods and large selection of cake rolls. They also have a very nice small outdoor seating read more

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Javier B.

3 years ago

Great discovery in an area I very seldom visit. I only tried the exquisite "Bingsoo", a special mix of ice cream on top of a "ice shaved condensed milk preparation" with some fruit, in my case: was Mango. It is something new for me and I like the fact that is no too sweet, just enough. I'll be back for sandwiches and teas...very soon, and I'll take pictures. read more

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Tammy L.

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Awesome place to try different items. Will return when I'm up in that area. Food was good not overly sweet. Very nice guy that helped us that morning. Very clean and seating was nicely spaced out. read more

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Michelle H.

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Bingsoo was pretty standard, but good. The waffle cone is something new that I haven't seen at other Bingsoo places. In comparison to other places like Breeze, I would choose this place in terms of just Bingsoo quality and taste. The fruit that was added on was more fresh as well. read more

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Janice Y.

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This bakery has been around for as long as I can remember, although it used to be called Le Matin de Paris. With the name change and a few tweaks to the interior, this place has become one of my favorite bakeries in Annandale. The space itself is not that large, but they have plenty of tables and even an outdoor seating area for days when the weather is nice. I always order specific items from this place. For special occasion cakes, I always get the mango mousse cake. This cake is to die for!!!! The texture and flavor is so in tune with what I look for in a dessert. They also do great with decorating the cakes that I always feel so guilty cutting it. For bingsoo, I always order the green tea flavor. Their bingsoo is light and refreshing, but also kinda big in terms of portion. Also, don't let this place fool you. Just because it's a bakery doesn't mean they don't have great food either. I always order the abalone porridge here because it's at a pretty decent price point ($8 or so) and the portion is huge! They load the porridge with veggies and it comes out piping hot. It's not always consistent because sometimes it'll be thick and other times it'll be more watery, but I'll take the abalone porridge here over the one from Siroo any day. The paninis are also decent and they come out hot and fresh with thick french fries. read more

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Jerry X.

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Manoa is your typical korean bakery--it offers the standard selection of buns with various flavors of cream, sausage bread, regular bread, cakes, coffee, etc. The bread is as good as any other. What sets manoa apart is the ample study space available. I've gone several times to spend 3-4 hours studying. It's a convenient spot, with relatively fast and stable Wifi. I love popping in on a weekend as well to get some bread for the rest of the week. My go-tos are the custard cream bread and vanilla cream bread. Note: parking can be kind of a problem during peak hours, so be aware! read more

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Brenda R.

4 years ago

Very nice bakery, we really enjoyed spending time here eating. We did go in late, and service was good. read more

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Lydia B.

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Nice, large clean place. Very popular with young crowd. Price decent and food is marvelous. Taste is exclusive to them. Love it and love the place. read more

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Eric S.

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A good selection of breads, beverages, etc. They also provide samples for certain items which is a nice touch considering there isn't much space to walk around the item shelf. Their service is very engaging and professional and they also have their AC on (which is good for summer visits). I first heard about their bingsoo so I came here for their Matcha Bingsoo and hands down it's the best bingsoo by far. It's a shame that I live far from Annandale but at least it pays off. I highly recommend visiting here with friends and families. However, my mom had a complaint that the bathroom wasn't very clean, but I won't take off a star because of that. Everything else is overall exceptional to say the least. read more

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Megana B.

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[3:52 PM EST] I liked Manoa! There are lots of Korean bakeries nearby and I was excited to try this one. I got custard cheese bread and cheesecake (both of which I have no pictures for because they were eaten too fast). The custard cheese bread was great, light and airy with a touch of salty and sweet. The cheesecake was rich but was missing the crust - my favorite part. All in all, a good experience. read more

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Steven K.

3 years ago

What a disappointment! It's been a little while I visited this cafe. Not sure it the owner cares about the quality of the bingos they sell here. The owner needs to go around other competing cafes to compare the foods they serve here. The manager needs to check up on restroom for cleanness sometimes. I don't think I want to come back here again. I will look for another cafe around here. read more

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Dani P.

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I love this place. No matter how often I come here, I'm never let down. During the school year, I'm here 1-2 times a week. They have later hours than most coffee shops, which is ideal for my after-work study schedule. I can relax with just a drink, drink and a snack, or get a full on meal. The bulgogi panini is my go-to. The bread they make in house, they use for the sandwiches, and it's some of the best sandwich bread out there. I've also purchased one of their cakes for my husband's birthday. Not only are they adorable, but they also taste great. They wrap it up in a nice neat box, and include serving utensils and candles. The only two downsides are that the parking lot is small, so it can be a stretch to find a spot when it's crowded, and I was disappointed in their breakfast. Everything else is perfect. read more

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Morgan H.

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4 years ago

Small little Korean cafe in Annandale. Little bit of a smaller selection of pastries/baked goods than some of the other cafes in the area, but from what I've had they're very good. Most recent had their strawberry roll cake and strawberry smoothie. The smoothie tasted just like any other good smoothie, the cake was moist and had a great flavor with soft cream in the middle. Will always come back to this place and is in my normal rotation of cafes for the area. read more

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Didi S.

5 years ago

I got Green Tea Bingsoo with extra red bean and mochi. It was ok. It could have been more green tea flavor and less sweet. The overall was good tho. You better to try :) read more

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Tony L.

2 years ago

We had the mango and black sesame bingsoo, they were sweet and delicious. Did not need to get extra mochi.

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This is a great place to go for dessert after dinner. They have a lot of bakery items, coffee, and other drinks but the star is the bingsoo. The green tea bingsoo is the best green tea bingsoo I've ever had but today, I decided to get the fruit bingsoo in a bowl. A bowl = around $10 but can feed 2-4 people nicely. The fruit bingsoo came with strawberries, honeydew, other fruits that I don't know lol, and was topped with syrups and soaked in a mango puree. The syrups tasted kinda artificial and made the bingsoo sweeter than it should have been. The whole bowl melted pretty quickly too! Overall, it was okay but I'll probably be sticking with the green tea bingsoo whenever I come here. read more

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I will ask... what is the secret to eating the soybean flavor? Because all of us felt like it was very similar to the cinnamon challenge. Jokes aside, we tried the mango and the flavor mentioned above. The mango was decent. The soybean was lacking a bit of flavor. All in all, I will say their shaved ice was very average. I will be back to try other things if I am around the area! read more

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I have come here several times and each time have enjoyed the experience. They offer a nice selection of Korean style baked goods which is just as good as Shilla and Breeze. The coffee is good. I only drink black coffee, so I can't really speak to the other types of coffee and tea they offer, but I do see they have a good list. The establishment is large, with ample seating. They have a outside area to sit, but it is directly on Little River Turnpike, so I'm thinking it would be rather noisy and smelly from the cars. The staff has always been friendly and fast. There is enough parking in front and on the side of the location, so that was easy. Overall, I have always had a good experience here. read more

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Sei Young Y.

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- korean bakery - nice seating area - bakery items and drinks are good/decent, nothing special since most korean bakeries do it well - highly recommend their bingsoos (shaved ice with toppings): variety of flavors to choose from and the size is huge! - offer samples of the bakery items at times next to the breads they are selling - cute cakes and rollcakes are available as well read more

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Manoa is the closest thing to bing soo heaven that I've experienced so far. I haven't had anything else here yet, so this review is solely for the bing soo. I'm a fan of the type of shaved ice that has a snow-like texture (not the ice chips) and the bing soo here delivers that kind of density. There's a variety of flavors such as green tea, black sesame, mango, milk bean, oreo, strawberry, and etc. They also give you the option of adding red bean on the side. The bing soo itself is more than enough to share for 2 people and the toppings are generous. The service here is friendly and efficient. There are plenty of seats throughout the cafe to sit down and enjoy your pastries, desserts, and/or drinks. read more

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Came here for a little caffeine + sugar pick me up :) I noticed there were less selections of pasteries as other Korean bakeries but regardless I selected a fee for my friends and I to try. The Oreo one is pretty good and not too pricey. I got the frozen mocha Frap without any whipped. It was good but was more of an icy. Not bad of a place but prefer Breeze for selection of sweets and drinks. read more

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Natasha M.

3 years ago

All of their ready made pastries are delicious and fresh every time. Coffee and teas are so rich in flavor and reasonable, love their creamy lattes. Sandwiches have been great too. Always a hit and their cafe is comfy and quiet. Perfect place to relax and enjoy coffee with delicious baked goods. read more

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If you are craving green tea bingsoo, look no further than Manoa. They make it with great quality, milk-based "snow", topped with a scoop of creamy green tea ice cream on top. They don't skimp on the matcha powder either, which is perfectly sweetened and complements the frozen dessert!! For $10, you get a fairly large bowl that could honestly feed 3-4, but my friend and I enjoyed the green tea bingsoo so much that we nearly finished it ourselves... I've been to Manoa previously for their buns but didn't get a chance to try them except the meat-filled croquette. I wasn't blown away, but the GREEN TEA BINGSOO literally is worth the trip here. I'm glad my friend Gilline S. from out of town really liked it too!!! read more

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Our favorite place for Bingsoo! Their milk snowflake Bingsoo is definitely better than the shaved ice type at other places. And they don't skimp on the toppings. read more

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While I missed the grand opening by a couple of days, Manoa has made a great first impression! The bakery that preceded Manoa was somehow missing something as they had some decent baked goods, they seemed to fall short of the big name local competition. As a result, the former establishment was kind of dark and dreary with only a handful of customers spending time there. Dark and dreary and quiet has been replaced with bright and busy with relaxing, upbeat music playing! Manoa makes it's mark with a fully renovated space that is modern, clean and bright with as much blinds that are open to allow sunlight to compliment the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Hardwood floors and muted colors with enough red tone accents to give it personality really help complete the scene. Cute bakery related artwork on the wall and a number of flower arrangements are icing on the cake. Of course a bakery cafe wouldn't be much without baked goods and a solid selection of coffees, teas and variations. Manoa has all of that...beautiful sweet goods - cakes and fruit plates and gelato and sorbet behind the counter and breads, donuts and other finger foods on display on counters in the center of the establishment. It's almost impossible to walk past either area without something amazing catching your eye! If you are lucky, the things that catch your eye will have samples available too :-) I decided to mix it up today and enjoyed the iced chocolate (hot chocolate on ice), bean doughnut, chocolate chip madelaines, and to finish it off, the best mango sorbet I've ever tasted. Each item a hit and on par or better than the other bakeries in the area. I could probably stop by 100 more times and have a completely different assortment of delicacies! Only time will tell if their sandwiches, coffees, smoothies, boba, etc measure up...and I accept the challenge! Definitely worth stopping by! Don't mind the smiles and laughter of the customers and staff. They aren't laughing at you...they are genuinely happy...and I for one can see why! 8-D read more

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Wow! My new favorite cafe/bakery in NoVA!! Pro: Cute interior with high ceiling Outside seating Tasty bread with lots of variety Tasty bingsoo with huge portion Cute spoons for the bingsoo Cons: A little bit pricier than Shilla bingsoo ($9.99) We ordered 3 breads and 1 black seed bingsoo. Bingsoo was the best! The ice was based milk instead of water so it was more smoother. The black seed added the healthier and the sweeter taste to the bingsoo. I'm definitely coming back whenever I'm in Annandale. read more

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4 stars for the bingsoo. Delicious dessert that comes in a good variety of flavors (I've tried green tea, but black sesame, Oreo, and cheesecake will be next). Would be 5 if not for the price. $6 gets you a pretty small cup that is gone before you know it. Dropped another star because the boba smoothies are not good. Taro barely had any flavor, citron was ok. Decently sized ice chunks in the smoothies instead of a nice consistent smoothie texture. The actual boba was the worst I've had in the DC area - sort of hard, too chewy, and crumbled apart. It's like they were old or had been frozen. Will stick with bakery breeze for boba smoothies in Annandale. read more

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7326A Little River Tpke
Annandale, VA 22003
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(703) 942-8288
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https://manoabakerycafe.com

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Hours

What time does Manoa Bakery Cafe open?

Manoa Bakery Cafe opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Manoa Bakery Cafe close?

Manoa Bakery Cafe closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Manoa Bakery Cafe closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 8:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Manoa Bakery Cafe take Bitcoin?

No, Manoa Bakery Cafe does not take Bitcoin.

Does Manoa Bakery Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Manoa Bakery Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Manoa Bakery Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Manoa Bakery Cafe does have catering options.

Does Manoa Bakery Cafe have a happy hour?

No, Manoa Bakery Cafe does not have a happy hour.

Does Manoa Bakery Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Manoa Bakery Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Manoa Bakery Cafe allow dogs?

No, Manoa Bakery Cafe does not allow dogs.

Does Manoa Bakery Cafe have TVs?

No, Manoa Bakery Cafe does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Manoa Bakery Cafe have bike parking?

No, Manoa Bakery Cafe does not have bike parking.

Does Manoa Bakery Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Manoa Bakery Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Manoa Bakery Cafe have parking?

Yes, Manoa Bakery Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Manoa Bakery Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Manoa Bakery Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Manoa Bakery Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Manoa Bakery Cafe has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Bakery with integrity, we have many types of bread, cakes, coffee, and tea. We're family-owned and operated small business that's committed to serving you.

History

Established in 2015.

Since June 4, 2015

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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10 years ago

Manoa is a Korean bakery/cafe in Annandale and one of the best places to get bingsoo, a frozen ice dessert. It also has a lot of great Korean bread/pastry, and a wide selection of coffee and smoothies and other items. The cafe itself is spacious and home-y. You can pick up bread/pastry on the display place in the middle of the shop and then take it to the counter to pay for. Other items, like bingsoo, can be ordered at the counter. The employees here are really kind and helpful too! Anyways, the bingsoo here is amazing. There are two sizes, a normal and a large. The normal size is good for 2-3 people whereas the large is good for 4-6 people (depending on how much people want) to eat. Of the various types here, I find the gold to be the best. It has delicate shaved ice (made of milk), rice cakes (mochi/dduk), cornflakes, condensed milk, and injulmi powder (a powder of various types of grains). The ice is literally like snow and the rice cakes are large and chewy and perfect. It's not overly sweet either. One thing to note however is that red bean is not included (other places have similar bingsoos with red bean). The red bean is extra but to be honest, I find the gold bingsoo really good without it. The bread and pastries here are good as well. One of the highlights here is a sweet milk red bean bread (I think that's what it's called). Overall, this is a nice cafe and one that I constantly find myself going back to whenever I'm in the area. Good times! read more

Mischa B.

10 years ago

Manoa has hands down THE BEST BINGSOO I used to come here when it was Le Matin de Paris and I was a bit sad when they closed because it was my go to place to study. But...Manoa is definitely the 2.0 updated version. The interior is clean, well lit, and very cute. They added more seating along the window, but they don't have as many outlets, so make sure to have your laptops charged if you want to study. It is a little pricey compared to the other Korean bakeries, but definitely worth it since the Bingsoo is HUGE. I ordered it with a friend and we still couldn't finish it. I also love their Iced Black Tea Latte...it's not too sweet or bitter. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Joseph K.

11 years ago

This place just opened up. I went there to try out their cheesecake snowflake Bingsoo. It is shaved frozen milk and tastes a lot better than regular ice shaved. It is a little bit more expensive compare to other Korean American Bakery stores, but it has a huge portion and does worth it. I shared one bingsoo with 2 other friends, but we couldn't finish it. They told me that cheesecake was also homemade and tasted great. From now on, Manoa Bakery is my favorite cafe in Annandale. read more

Alex J.

2 years ago

If I could give them a zero star I would holy moly I came at 7:15 am and on google it says it's open from 7 am. I see the lights are on inside but the door is locked. That could happen... I get it, so I wait till someone comes out of the kitchen (it's 20 degrees outside). Finally someone comes out and they see me and they just laugh at me and don't come open the door. It's now 7:36 and I'm freezing. I never write bad reviews but this is crazy... read more

Estel Y.

11 years ago

I was there for their grand opening service yesterday. I was very excited and kind of skeptical to try another new Korean bakery in the area. But, wow, everything they had was beyond my expectation! Try their mango smoothie! it's the best mango smoothie I've ever tasted. & Baristas on the bar were very fast and assiduous in making beverages! Also, I personally liked Garlic Baguette. Definitely will visit here as often as I can! read more

Amy T.

10 years ago

This place is pretty good as an all around place to get baked goods. The baked goods itself are a little cheaper than other Korean bakeries in the area, but the coffee is a tiny bit more expensive than Shilla. I love there oreo buttercream. It's not to sweet :) They atmosphere is amazing. It is quiet and they have plenty of chairs. read more

Velma H.

8 years ago

The better one among quite so many K-bakeries in Annandale. Won't say this one is the best on Bakeries, Cakes, Sandwiches, coffees nor anything else but will probably give second best title on almost everything. If you feel like trying K-bakery thing but don't have a particular place in mind, this one is a safe bet most of the times. read more

David L.

10 years ago

Wow!! My wife and I have a new favorite pastry place The staff is friendly the store is organized and clean. The prices should be higher lol ;) because the quality is consistently perfect, never had a bad experience and the presentation is beautiful. You really should treat yourself to this taste of heaven read more

Sommer M.

8 years ago

First time to Manoa and I'm hooked! Best cappuccino in Annandale! They use Stumptown coffee. And their breakfast sandwiches are so good! There is some kind of sauce on it that makes it extra yummy! Very big and clean. Lots of space to hang out. I will definitely come again! read more