I honestly was just stopping by cuz I wanted to grab a tea or a drink on my way back to work, but I…read moresort of ended up grabbing a couple pastries because they looked so delish! The bakery had a couple group of customer when I walked in with a handful of customers in line as well. They weren't terribly busy, but they were sorta calming down. They have a solid menu for breakfast items, pastries, coffees and non-coffee drinks! I ordered a mango lemonade drink with strawberry cream pastry, mango cream croissant and a chocolate cream croissant. They initially gave me a strawberry lemonade, but the barista was kind enough to remake me the correct drink. It is such a cute little cafe perfect for a lunch or coffee date with girlfriends or a little family outing thing. They have tables that are good for small groups or a couple friends! I would love to spend some time just chillen in there for a little bit. I would definitely recommend.

We wanted to check out this cafe that replaced Amor Cafe…read more - Peruvian Chicken Cheese Egg - Raspberry Cream Sliced Cake - Pistachio Cream It has a warm and cozy interior with a good amount of seating to work or just to hang out. Everything was prepared quickly and tasted delicious! The service was great and the staff were friendly offering recommendations when needed.

I actually went to Shilla for the first time 8 years ago so this review is way overdue…read more.. I took my daughters here to try bingsoo for the first time. Their menu had a decent list of bingsoo flavors but I will say I missed the tart flavor that they used to have. We chose strawberry and the man at the counter was very friendly. Inside the restaurant it was decently filled with plenty of tables to sit at. They had a variety of different pastries and desserts. One helpful thing to know is they actually have a very large selection of cakes compared to other local bakeries. Once our bingsoo was ready was took it to our table and it did not disappoint. I would say Shilla has the top bingsoo in the area. We had a great time and probably spent an hour there. Will definitely be coming back.

I LOVE this place. Capital L. Every single time my family…read morehas come here, we get drinks, and every single time these things are incredible. The workers are so friendly, and the food there is incredible, and looks awesome! I also love how everything is set up. They have little tables that you can sit at and read, drink your coffee or work on your laptop. We are repeat customers.

So many delicious pastries to choose from…read more Layered roll cakes we took home were so fresh, light, fluffy, perfect amount of sweet. Bingsu had a lot of toppings, and was good for 2-4 people to share. The cake slices looked so unique, and they had everything from basque cheesecake, to layered cakes, to sponge cakes, and even cake in a jar! Lots of indoor seating, self service, shares a space with BBQ21

I think I found my best salt bread in DmV area. I also…read moreloved the Madeline here Ambiance is cool, and you can get other foods here Bingsu looked really good, But I'm taking back bunch of baked goods for today

Cozy vibe. Great sandwiches (tutto carne/pesto). Iced ube matcha & biscoff latte were amazing. Very…read moregood service.

We just found this beautifully decorated quaint spot for coffee, breakfast and lunch; so we had to…read moregive it a try. When we walked in we were greeted by a smiling welcoming woman; she helped us navigate through the menu. The menu had a wide variety of breakfast sandwiches, coffees hot and cold, beautiful looking pastries, muffins and croissants. I chose the Lox bagel which came with Lox, red onions, tomato, capers, over a bed of cream cheese on an everything bagel. The bagel was toasted, and the right softness to eat with the stuffing without it squeezing out all over the place. It was delicious, the lox was a good quality and fresh. My coffee, an Americano with 2 shots was superb! When we were done we decided to bring home a nice slice of Tiramisu, and a Banana Nut Muffin. This was first time and it won't be our last!! Give this hidden gem a try, you'll make it a regular stop for your breakfast and lunch cravings!

There weren't many photos of this place online, so I was really curious to see what it looked like…read more There were a decent number of tables, and the turnover was much faster than I expected. Even if there wasn't an empty seat at first, I didn't have to wait long before one became available. Since it's inside a golf lounge, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a nice place. The interior looks modern and upscale. I ordered the Dalgona Matcha Latte, and it was delicious. Overall, I had a great experience.

tl;dr: A *true* hidden gem cafe serving up matcha and coffee in a unique atmosphere…read more Drunks: I'm not gonna lie, I was kind of surprised to find out that they put in this cafe inside the golf lounge. I've never been to the golf lounge before, but if this is a clever marketing trick, it worked! I tried the classic matcha which the menu says is lightly sweetened. I found that it was perfectly sweetened to my preferred sweetness level, but they also have a bottle of simple syrup up front if you want to make it more sweet. I also tried the dalgona matcha latte (remember dalgona from the early days of the pandemic?!) I love how the coffee brings a bold flavor that pairs nicely with the earthy matcha. I'd order this one again. Vibes: You could easily miss finding this place when driving through the shopping center because it's hidden behind doors and windows that are entirely covered up. Once you're inside though, you're greeted by a giant bar, with the menu projected on the nearby wall. Now the truly hard part: Decide what you want to order! There's a lot of places to sit here, perfect for hanging out with your friends. Maybe not the best vibes for working or studying (kind of echo-y in here). Parking: There's plenty of parking in shopping center.

I'm really obsessed with Bon tea house!…read more No one else does matcha like them. They mix the matcha for so long to make sure your drink is not grainy

We were leaving So and Bon Tea House caught our eye. We've seen this place before but never had…read moretime to go in. We wanted to a drink and walked in. This place is definitely a go to for a lot of people who are working or studying. On our first visit we tried the Midori Lychee and the DB. They weren't lying when they said the Midori Lychee was crushable and a beloved favorite. The combination of matcha, lavender, and lychee is perfect and so refreshing every time. The DB wasn't for me, not too much of a fan of citrus and coffee. The next few times we went, we've tried the Clouds in Sicily, Cream Cloud Coffee, Hojicha, Chrysanthemum, and the Matcha Limeade and they were all great. The staff here really put care in the drinks they make here. Definitely our new go to matcha and coffee spot. Hopefully they add more coffee drinks in the future but it's still great. Also need to try the soft serve as I've only heard good things.

I love the ambience here, can be loud but I've seen people working, studying or catching up with…read morefriends here. The service is quick and most lunch specials are very good despite higher prices. The drinks are pretty delicious! I love their ube matcha! Strong ube taste very vanilla !!

We stopped by Bakery Museum & Co. and had a nice experience overall. The restaurant looked inviting…read morefrom the outside, even though it's at the end of a strip mall. Ordering is done at the counter, and the process was quick and easy. The staff taking orders were friendly and helpful, and our food was brought out very fast despite the lunch crowd. My husband and I both had the ham and cheese sandwiches. They were good, although nothing especially memorable. The desserts, on the other hand, were delicious. We also picked up a couple of muffins along with an iced tea and coffee. One thing that really stood out was the huge selection of desserts, danishes, cookies, teas, coffees, and other drinks. There was plenty of indoor seating plus a few outdoor tables, so it never felt cramped. The only disappointment was that there were no free refills on the iced tea, which is what kept this from being a five-star visit for me. On the plus side, we signed up for the loyalty program and were pleasantly surprised to earn a free pastry from just this visit. Since we don't live in the area and probably won't be back anytime soon, that was a nice unexpected bonus. Overall, it's a solid spot with friendly service, great desserts, and plenty of seating.

It has expanded some options for coffee in recent months giving you more opportunities to come…read moreback, but they have similarly significantly taken a price hit maybe just by and due to the challenges of the Fairfax food taxes. Their space is still a nice rotational and you can enjoy the fancy or more normal bakery items as you need. Not quite at the top of my regional coffee shops but it is a good option convenient for the more third-space concept of needing places to idle with friends.

From the great people of Chateau de Chantilly comes Layered, a beautiful little bakery located…read moredirectly behind the Fairfax City Library. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, this is the perfect place to catch up with yourself and enjoy a sweet treat. Pastry wise they are known for their fruit shaped cakes, dot cakes, and most recently their viral fruit ice cream bon bons. They also have a few savory snacks and pastries in a little case but that kind of felt like an after thought. My mango cloud matcha latte was light, airy, sweet, and fruity. Mango + matcha is an amazing flavor combination and I was a big fan. Unfortunately the dot cake was kind of a bummer. It looked really nice but all the sprinkles disintegrated as soon as we put our fork in and it had way too much cream cheese frosting. My favorite was the bon bon ice creams. $24 for a little pint that you can bring home. For the past week whenever I was feeling like I needed a boost, I would head to my freezer and omg it was the best! Crunchy, crispy, cool, with different flavored fruit ice cream inside. It was absolutely delightful. Place was buzzing but luckily the lines have died down so it's not impossible to grab one of their pastries anymore. Pair with a stop at the library for the perfect rainy day afternoon treat!