Tried this place a few weeks ago with my girlfriend…read more I had a fantastic milkshake (the Monster Ink with Oreos and chocolate chip cookies) while my girlfriend opted for the Rainbow Road rolled ice cream (with Fruity Pebbles) in a waffle taco. The portions were huge, the ice cream was tasty, and the presentation was great! The staff was kind and friendly and we appreciated being able to see our orders getting made. Be warned that this is not a place for a little treat - we easily could have split one rolled ice cream and been perfectly satisfied. The space was a little small with limited seating but it was very inviting all the same. Certainly hope to make it back very soon and try more of their menu!

So, creme roulee - rolled ice cream - was a dessert trend from over 10 years ago, but I have never…read moreheard of it. This style of ice cream originated in France. Rolled ice cream is made by flattening an ultra-thin layer of ice cream out and then rolling it up. See the videos I posted if you've never experienced it. The flavors of rolled ice cream that I tried are ube and blueberry. The blueberry had a blueberry puree on top. The ube was served with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Delightful. I only wish that I had a double espresso to go with it. The flavors of rolled ice cream that are most popular here, so far, are: 1.) Birthday Cake 2.) Strawberry Cheesecake, and 3.) Cookies and cream The team here was also passionate about the ube flavor. We also tried the strawberry yogurt shake, which was delicious. BTW, someone ordered a croffle and it smelled like a buttery breakfast. It is a croissant pressed into a waffle form. We *needed* to get one to share. They have many toppings, but if you're going to order this croffle for breakfast, the plain whipped cream (vs. the mango cream) is not sweet, but creamy and satisfying. The croffle is substantial and eggy. It is very surprising because it's hearty bite after bite. There are no light and flakey bites and before you know it, it's gone. You get your dollar's worth, here. It's a good breakfast. And you can dip the croffle into your house coffee which is even better. I also put some of the croffle cream into the coffee. The house coffee is made from a machine and tastes dark and sweet. Yum. I am wondering where else you would find this no-longer trending trend - of French rolled ice cream - in the DC area. I found 10 places on yelp but only 3 mentioned rolled ice cream in the search result descriptions. The staff here are friendly, informative and patient. The environment is simple, yet elegant. A definite new texture and flavor adventure was found here, to be sure. Thank you, Laurel!

I'd give it 4 stars, because it ruined Dunkin Donuts for me, but since these are THE BEST donuts…read moreand are made fresh every morning and they are really nice folks, I gave it 5 stars. I've never had a donut here that I didn't like. They also offer an homage to Little Tavern Burgers, sans the heartburn (that was a personal issue that never stopped me from getting a bag of Tavern burgers when I was younger). If you haven't stopped by here and you like donuts, you will not regret your visit. Just be sure to go early because they are popular and some donut types will sell out.

I always passed by this little building and only decided to venture inside after living in the area…read morefor so long. This is a VERY small building and can only hold about 7 people inside waiting area. There is parking in the back with about 8 spots and near the alleyway adjacent to the building but the parking lot is VERY small. Now to the donuts: I got six and ordered their mini burgers since they were available all day. The burgers were pretty okay and standard. The donuts were delicious and my favorite was the chocolate glazed one. I would definitely recommend this over Dunkin which is a few blocks up. I went in on a weekday morning at 8am and it was very busy. But I got my order within 15 minutes. I have also read that they sell out fast, so it's best to get their donuts earlier in the morning.

I had just finished up from a pedicure appointment and was FAMISHED and looked on yelp for nearby…read morecoffee shops - this one popped up and figured why not since it was only a 7 min drive? This place did not disappoint - it's a rather simple cafe. Has the basics, both savory and sweet options which is a plus! But the quality of the food is 10/10. I ordered a BLT sandwhich and included egg and when I say delicious?! It was scrumptious. I had an iced Vietnamese coffee with it which was great. Black owned, street parking available, chill calm environment - all the trimmings that makes coming here enjoyable.

Over love that this is a black woman owned coffee spot nestled nicely in the community. All City…read moreCafe is one of those spots that feels easy to settle into. They serve the basics well coffee, tea, and a solid mix of small bites, sweets, and made to order sandwiches that actually hit. The space works for whatever you need that day. You can pull up with your laptop and get work done, or just sit back and people watch without feeling rushed. It is family friendly but still calm enough if you are trying to focus. Overall, it is a cozy, reliable spot that does not try too hard but still delivers.

I love sweets but I try not to eat them too much. However, these mini doughnuts were worth it! So…read morecute and even more delicious. And maybe you're not a doughnut person, they have so many more options: ice cream, milkshakes, lattes, popcorn. I was so tempted to try a milkshake but next time. The place is clean and colorful. There was a little kid sitting down waiting for his doughnuts that randomly said "Why is it so peaceful in here?" And I couldn't agree more. Between the lighting, soft music and delicious aroma it was quite peaceful. The service only made this place better. Everyone was very friendly and patient and you can tell it's a family business. Highly recommend.

Tucked in next to the Mom's is a new college park ice cream spot. The place also does doughnuts…read moreand popcorn, if you're wondering about the rest of the name. It's decorated nicely, and is really adorable. On a hot summer's night, I stopped by for ice cream. The place was empty, except for one young woman behind the counter, on her phone. She barely looked up, with a "let me know if I can help you." I ordered my scoops and started waiting while my partner ordered a soft serve. This is apparently a production. I seriously almost finished my ice cream waiting.... But, in the meantime, about ten people in different groups came in. Several wound up just leaving. The one woman who was there started shouting into the back for someone to come help her. After 4-5 attempts, a second woman came out. She had been way too busy chatting with someone on her phone about her car to offer any help -- which she continued to do while she rang me up. I've been to places where I felt like the staff didn't care one way or the other, this one made me feel like I was really interrupting these two ladies' evening of texting and chatting, and they would have preferred nobody came in. That's fine, I don't think I'll make the mistake again.

Food: fresh veggies, breakfast, coffee, lunch, fresh meat, candies, donuts, pretzels~ you can feed…read morethe whole family while you are here. Service: friendly staff to get your order Ambiance: think of it as a cool indoor farmers market. Parking: can be challenging when it gets busy. Plan accordingly. ;)

I just love this spot. I've been coming here over the years to get my fill of Pennsylvania Dutch…read moretreats, which allows me to get from DC without having to drive all the way to Pennsylvania. This spot has so many wonderful food stands. Upon walking in, you can pick up a cart to explore all of the stands. My kids love this place as much as me since you can find so much variety. Our first stop is the very busy Amish soft pretzel stand. My kids love the standard soft pretzel dipped in melted butter and topped with rock salt. My personal favorite are the stuffed soft pretzels like the pretzels stuffed with roast beef and cooper sharp cheddar. Nothing tastes better! There are also many other stands that offer fresh produce, meats, cheeses and baked goods. I particularly like Bieler's Donuts, the same place you'll find packed lines in Philadelphia right here. It's such a fun place and my kids love it. But most importantly, this is dad's spot!

The service was super helpful and quick! They are super friendly with new customers. The food here…read moreis spectacular! I ordered mostly Dubai related dishes but they were great. Also, the environment is super cozy and friendly. They have seats outside too with shade if you'd like to dine outside. Definitely recommend!

Small 1. Quaint 2…read more Sells Affogato (hard to find) 3. Out door seating and indoor 4.Nice mix of flavors for coffees and recommend flavors 5.The poeple are hard working Not much else to ask for.

I'm actually reviewing the Bowie site. Cupcakes are really good. A bit pricey, but I'm fine with…read morepaying more to support local non-chain. bakery. I also enjoy their shakes. I need to get the smaller size as the regular mega-ones are just WAY to much! Delicious but the regular ones have too many calories and sugar for me!

The cupcakes here are all really yummy! We got the chance to stop by here and grab half a dozen of…read morethere homemade cupcakes the other day and I cannot wait to get some more. Located in a very nice historic building on main street in Laurel. You are missing out if you are reading this review and have not placed an order yet!!

This past weekend I ordered a strawberry shortcake for my mother's birthday dinner. I called the…read moreorder in and told the bakery when I would be there to pick it up. I walk in and to my surprise I did not expect for Chef Lou himself to be standing there to wait on me?! It's kind of like going to Wendy's only to be greeted by the little red head girl with freckles?! (Don't know why I get such a kick out of stuff like that). The bakery (no lie) is about the size of a handicap bathroom stall and is designed for pick up orders only. Chef Lou was very pleasant and talkative. We hit it off immediately. He gave me a complimentary mini sweet potato cake with cream cheese icing. While in the car I took a bite, then another. I could taste hints of orange and lemon, the cake was moist and very firm. The cream cheese frosting was made by scratch. I was impressed, this bakery does not cut corners when it comes to ingredients. Chef Lou also specializes in catering international cuisine such as Mediterranean, Indian, and Caribbean. His cakes are amazing; you can taste the love put into them! The strawberry shortcake was so dainty and the strawberries were fresh. My mom and all her church lady friends were tickled pink! Chef Lou is now my resident baker, I will no longer drive into the city to buy a fancy designer cake, now knowing that I have a gem right here in my own community!

I've been wanting to try out Chef Lou's Desserts for a while now - the last time I went, it was…read moreclosed a little early. However, I was able to finally make it this time around, about half an hour before closing time to see what they had to offer. Chef Lou Parker has been a chef for about 30 years and had this location for about 14 years. He is a really nice guy, and we had a great conversation in regards to the desserts and catering services he offers as well as him trying to offer a 'personal chef/intimate cooking classes' for those who are interested. He apparently caters to the World Bank, NASA, as well as conventions down at the Verizon Center, so I thought that was pretty impressive (he stated that his specialty is 'oriental' food, so I thought that was kind of funny). The place itself is small, so it's only a carry-out or where you call in to get your orders in. He offers pastries (cinnamon rolls, brownies, canollis, eclairs, etc.), pies (lemon, raspberry, French apple, sweet potato, etc.), fruit tarts, cakes, sheet cakes, and ice cream. They had some limited dessert selections, and I did ask if the goods were baked fresh daily (the answer was no, but he did state that they were still fresh) and which desserts were the most popular - Chef Lou stated that pretty much everything in the case, so we got one of each! They were all 'individual-sized:' sweet potato pie, strawberry shortcake, carrot cake, a brownie, a cinnamon roll, a chocolate cupcake, a chocolate-glazed doughnut with sprinkles, and a square bread pudding. My favorite out of them all was the strawberry shortcake, as the shortcake itself wasn't overly sweet and was fluffy, while the macerated strawberries was delicious and a great complement. The others were forgettable, as they were a little stale/too dry/a bit flavorless for my taste. It seems as if this is a favorite local place for grabbing some bargain desserts, for catering services, as well as cake orders for events. I'm glad I was finally able to try this place out! +strawberry shortcake

Dubai chocolate is amazing! My aunt got this for me and despite it being kind of expensive it was…read moreworth it and i see what the hype is about now! Thank you very much!

From the owner: ...where tradition meets Temptation! We specialize in handcrafted chocolate bars, truffles,…read moreluscious dessert cups, delectable cakes and stuffed dates

Made my way here for a slice of chocolate cake. They have full cakes, Mexican breads, and cake by…read morethe slice. The chocolate was rich, sweet and so decadent!

Amazing cake and not too much sweetness perfect cake Always…read morerecommended, plus great service