Went in for coffee and a snack around 4pm. Ended up ordering a cappuccino with oat milk and a…read morebreakfast croissant with egg and avocado. Was super excited they served a vegetarian breakfast sandwich all day as none of their other sandwiches were veggie. All good. Set up my laptop to do some work. The drink and sandwich came quickly. The sandwich was really terrific, warm and full of freshness, and there were condiments galore available if you wanted them. What dropped the visit was the lack of general awareness from the people running the store. Someone came to do deliveries (dad?) and they propped the door open to unload their van. They slowly moved things armful by armful - ok I get it, it's probably a family business, and it's hard work. Leave the door propped open. Gusts of cold wind were coming in and blowing so hard even the gals behind the counter would look over at the door open. I ignored it and went back to my laptop. It was open a while. After a bit I didn't see anyone going in and out, but the door was still open. Now other patrons were glancing at the door as they were getting blasted by the "feels like 21" wind. A little while later the guy who was bringing in items emerged from the kitchen, said goodbye to the people working there (his kids?) and walked out, closing the door behind him. Ok so we froze for no reason as he was done moving stuff but left the door wide open when talking with the staff. For a while. After that I couldn't get comfortable again. I noticed that they were not busy for a spell but one of the gals behind the counter played on her phone rather than cleaned up the spills on the counter or swept the floor. Those small quick things would have improved the inside greatly. Again I get it, this is hard repetitive work, but the awareness was lacking. The food and drink were not good enough to make up for this. I personally doubt I'll be back.

Super quaint! I needed somewhere to hang out for a bit while I got my truck serviced and this gem…read morewas in the same shopping center I ordered a Rose Imperial with Oat Milk and fell in love! The rose petals & tapioca added a nice touch - it was light, sweet & aromatic. While spacious, they don't have much seating space. Even though I was able to pull up my laptop for an hour, this is more of a great place to catch up over coffee

Met up with a friend to catch up and thought this would be a great setting. Excellent location to…read moreenjoy a caffeinated drink, croissant or French dip for lunch! Shared parking lot in strip mall setting. Plenty of inside seating and a few tables outside that see covered as well. Service is quick and very friendly. Bathrooms in house to use and free WiFi as well. Large screen TV to keep up with World Cup and some great tunes in the background. Casually quiet even with a large amount of customers in the shop. Would be a good hangout if I lived in this neck of the woods!

The mushroom coffee was the standout -- not too sweet, not too earthy, just right. The avocado…read moretoast, though, fell flat. The avocado was spread so thin it wasn't even a smash, and it could have used some extra seasoning -- salt, pepper, maybe -- to bring it to life. Underwhelming for a menu centerpiece. The carrot cake fared better, moist and well-spiced. Two more things kept this from five stars. Gluten-free eaters get exactly one option -- the carrot cake -- while the zucchini bread and the rest of the dessert case all run on flour. A café this charming could do more there. And the table service ran cold. The food got dropped at the table with no check-in -- no "anything else I can get for you?" -- just gone. Still, the space, the theme, the coffee, and the carrot cake earn a return trip. Four stars.

Despite having lived in the vicinity for several years I only made my first visit here very…read morerecently. As far as ambience and service go, I think Hollin Halls Pastry Shop is fine. I also liked that the display cases have a wide variety of attractive goods for sale. I came here for a couple chocolate chip cookies. JP got the pineapple upside-down cake. Honestly and unfortunately, this was one of the poorest chocolate chip cookies I've ever eaten,. The chocolate chips were small and rather sparse. The texture of the cookie was odd; it was a combination of soggy and crispy. When later I put one in the microwave for a mere 15 seconds, it fell completely apart. (As an aside, the Richmond Hwy Costco sells chocolate chip cookies in their deli that are quite good.) I thought though that pineapple upside-down cake was good, though the cake could have stood more pineapple flavor. Bonus points for Hollin Hill Pastry Shop having milk for sale. I mean, how can you not have a cookie without a glass of milk?!

I ordered a cake for my best friend's birthday from Hollin Hall and couldn't leave without taking a…read morefew pasties with me too! I got a German chocolate cake and it was really good! My friend was so happy. And it was really pretty too. The pastries are really beautifully done and all look so good. I settled on the chocolate mousse and lemon mousse. However, I didn't know at the time what they were bc I asked the staff and they didn't know... um what? How could they not know... so I guessed. There was also an issue with my cake order. I was quoted one thing through email and then they tried to charge me more when I picked up, even though I showed them the email with the price I was quoted. I still think the pasties and cakes are really good!

Visited a handful of times and haven't had a bad coffee yet ! Every time the drinks are flavorful…read moreand the service is outstanding. It's also a great place to stop in for a bit as they have wifi and comfortable seating. Opted for the iced bananas foster this time and it is delicious!

I am a regular customer of PJ's and when I came in to order a 16 oz Bananas Foster I noticed RJ was…read moreplacing a sign on the counter saying they didn't accept cash. I talked with another employee and asked if you quit accepting cash because that was how I was planning to pay. He told me it was because they were out of change I paid the exact amount of $6.31 and received my coffee. It was a minor thing to me but the next person coming in may have been planning to pay cash and have the exact change as I did and leave because of the sign. The sign should have read out of change please pay with exact amount or use credit card. I am giving you 5 stars because I enjoy your business and want it to improve and succeed not lower your rating

December 21, 2025........... Born and raised in a multi- cultural family in Los Angeles and Boyle…read moreHeights, CA I know a thing or two about Hispanic food! Since being transplanted here a year ago I wanted some tamales and pastries. My granddaughter went here last night and purchased 6 tamales, beans & rice, 2 elotes, 6 pastries, 1 drink the cost approximately $60+. The tamales were soggy, no flavor and appeared to have been sitting in a steamer for too long, inedible and all soggy masa!! The beans were watered down so much (I first thought it was gravy) I could have used a straw to drink if it were tasty which it wasn't! I tried a pastry, and it was definitely more than a day old because it was stale and dried out. I was surprised that any food at a place like this should not have a quick turnover of their food and freshness should be paramount! Perhaps they saw an unfamiliar face that probably wouldn't know any better and decided to push old food on a paying customer in lieu of disposing of. Never ever again will anyone in my family patronize this establishment. Take pride in your job and business!

Terrible service, I just bought two fish and they sold them to me uncleaned.The fish cleaning was…read morenot complete.

EVOO is marvelous new specialty foods store adjacent to Mama's Kitchen located in Hybla Valley…read more The offerings are delicious and diverse. At EVOO you can taste a variety of Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Vinegars having different flavor accents such as coffee, vanilla and herbal flavors. Naturally they carry the traditional EVOO and Basalmic Vinegars. I was able to taste the products to decide which I wanted. There are other items like Greek hair care and bath soap, along with tea and salt blocks. The staff is friendly and helpful and the shop is inviting and beautifully appointed. Once again I have to take my hat off to Maryann and her team who make EVOO and Mama's an authentic welcoming and happy place.

An absolutely gorgeous store with a inviting atmosphere and some fanatic oils and vinegar as well…read moreas flavored sea salt, dried pasta, and soap. They also have salt blocks for grilling! I loved it and can't wait to go back.

They have wonderful crepes, sandwiches, desserts, coffees, and fruit drinks! And the young ladies…read morethat own it are so warm and friendly.

The place has beauty on the inside. The place inside is nice but only a few tables. I got a drip…read morecoffee with some cream and that was not bad. The chai latte was also sweet but good too. I would go back and try their dirty chai and maybe some of their food.

Their pan de dulce is soft and sweet. It's really the best pan dulce in the area. Their conchas are…read moremy favorite. They're massive - I wish they sold them in smaller sizes. The staff are friendly. The bakery is pretty small but also offers drip coffee. Important to know this place is CASH ONLY.

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A sandwich shop so good we had to go twice! The food was…read moreexcellent and the service was amazing, it was a great place to sit down and relax. An outstanding neighborhood eatery

So I live in Mount Vernon by the high school and I've been going here on and off for about four…read moreyears now. The food is good, service is great, and the dining area spotless. My go-to sandwich is the 'Mount Vernon', who would have thought that slices of Granny Smith apples would give a sandwich a lift. My issue is with the amount of meat they put on the sandwich which is a little lacking especially for the high price of the sandwiches which could be lower (which is why I don't go there on the regular) , If I want more meat I have to pay extra which I shouldn't. Maybe one day they'll either correct the prices or give the customers a fairly decent amount of meat for the price. Bklyn Jay

I wanted to try someplace new today and had seen Milk and Honey appear on my Yelp searches. Milk…read moreand Honey had a pretty good-looking menu and high Yelp scores. So I said why not, and stopped here on a weekday (today) around 1:30pm. I ignored the fact that the tables and chairs outside the entrance were in disarray and walked inside. I looked around, noticing first a narrow hallway to my right with one small table and a snack bar. To my left were two more small tables. Loud music of an unrecognizable genre was blasting away. I was the only customer. It didn't look promising, but I figured I could order something and take it home. I looked up at the electronic monitor to see if there was a menu, but it just was displaying an outdoor scene. Then I noticed a woman sitting in the corner on a stool intently fiddling with her phone. She looked up, her face as blank as a refrigerator door and muttered something unintelligible (and certainly not welcoming) and pointed to the counter. She then went back to playing with her phone. Oh no you don't treat customers like that, and think you are going to make a sale. I left immediately, never to come back. Just a totally inhospitable ambience.

While staying at a nearby hotel in Alexandria, I was on the hunt for something beyond the usual…read morecoffee chain experience. I stumbled upon Milk and Honey Cafe, intrigued by its menu featuring Southern staples like chicken and waffles and biscuits. From the moment I walked in, the customer service was warm and welcoming. And if you know anything about soul food spots, you'll know that sometimes a low-key or even gruff welcome is a sign the food's about to blow your mind, so the friendly vibe had me both surprised & optimistic. I ordered the cheese egg biscuit sandwich, which came in at $10. Let me tell you, the portion size was generous, definitely enough for two meals. The biscuit was fluffy, buttery, and had just a touch of sweetness, which paired perfectly with the savory cheese eggs. I always ask for cheese eggs when I eat out, and most places miss the mark. Not here. They got it exactly right. Coffee-wise, it was simple: basic drip with International Delight creamer. Nothing fancy, but honestly, it hit the spot and fit the vibe. The ambiance really sealed the experience. A smooth R\&B playlist floated through the space, adding to the cozy, feel-good atmosphere. It was a refreshing contrast to the more sterile, minimalist coffee shops I'm used to back home in Sacramento. All in all, Milk and Honey Cafe delivered on food, flavor, and feeling. If you're in the Alexandria area and craving soulful comfort food with a solid vibe, this spot is a must.