OKAERI is known for its authentic and fluffy soufflé pancakes, which are described as a must-try…read moredessert. The cafe offers a cozy dining experience but is very small. Self-service here.

After seeing the hype on Tiktok I finally got to stop by on a Sat morning hoping to try out the new…read morespot. I was definitely shocked to see a line outside before opening with additional folks waiting in their cars. Of course wanting to try the popular items, I ordered the souffle strawberry pancakes along with the Katsu Sando. My eyes being too big I definitely ordered way too much food but I would say the souffle pancake was definitely worth the wait. One point I would make is I wouldn't order it as a to-go order and is a dish you should plan to eat there - the souffle deflates by the time you get home (which I expected and wouldn't blame them). The Katsu Sandwich was also exceptional as well. I feel I'm pretty peculiar with my tonkatsu and the pork was cooked really well (crispy on the outside/juicy on the inside). Would definitely come back again as they definitely have a unique menu vs other spots in the area.

This place is amazing. Everything is fresh and high quality. I ordered a cheesecake for my son's…read morebirthday and it was so beautiful it almost didn't look real.

I've never been in a Paris Baguette before today - so I went to check them out…read more It's basically a semi self-service bakery. You grab a tray, place a piece of wax paper on it, grab a set of tongs, and select what you want from a very large array of baked goods. I chose three items to get a taste of things: Quiche Lorraine, 4 Cheese Quiche, and Hash Brown Bread with Ham & Cheese. And a small cold brew with Half n' Half. When I got to the register - I requested my baked goods be heated up - and paid with Apple Pay. I took my meal to a table and sat down to eat. All 3 of my items were barely warm. They needed to be significantly hotter. I don't know if this is their standard - or perhaps I should have gone back up and requested they do better. But I was hungry - and so ate the two quiches - and I tasted the Hash Brown Bread. I could not tell if there was hash browns, ham, or cheese in it. It was rather disapppointing. The cold brew was the highlight of the visit. It was strong and tasty! Service was good. I doubt I will return. #ParisBaguette

such a great experience! from the moment we walked in, all of the employees were incredibly kind,…read morewelcoming, and helpful. the owner was especially friendly and went out of their way to offer us samples of several of the baked goods and ice cream flavors we were interested in, which made the visit even more enjoyable. everything we tried was absolutely delicious. the baked goods were fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. the atmosphere was warm, fun, and inviting, making it a place you'll want to come back to. if you're in the area and craving something sweet, this place is a must-try. highly recommend!

do yourself a favor and get one of every flavor if possible. These rum cakes were absolutely…read moreamazing, moist decadent, and very flavorful. The service was top-notch. We were able to try before we bought anything. If you're a fan of rum raisin ice cream make sure you get it while you're there. Everyone that works. There was very nice and explained all of the options that were available and made everyone feel right at home. We were able to converse with an owner in able to find out more about the products and how these items are all made from scratch. No box cake here go get yourself a rump cake and if available try the tart you can thank me later. This visit made me feel like I was right in the heart of Jamaica while being here in the US the ambience was everything.

Introduction to 2022 alphabet runner-up series & what got me all the way out to Manassas that…read moreSaturday: Now onto 2022 runner-ups in alphabet series. Incredibly, all 3 of the 2022 runner-up were in Virginia as I live in Anne Arundel County, MD, but that's just how it worked out with Jirani Coffee House being the furthest from my home at a staggering 53 miles away. It was one of those strange Saturdays where I ended up further and further from my home throughout the day. There was something expensive I was shopping for (bed) where I wanted to test in person as opposed to buying online without knowing. It was in a bedding store in the Tysons area, which I ended up buying from them in the end. Then, there was an astronomy Meetup out at the Air & Space Museum out in Chantilly, so I was like I'm already out in Tysons, and in the 11 years living in the DMV, I need to visit this location of Air & Space. The astronomy Meetup was canceled due to overcast weather, which I didn't realize until after I got there, but I enjoyed the museum until closing time. I weighed options and saw a coffee & comedy Meetup even further from my home in Manassas, which I decided to do since the astronomy event was canceled, and I had already driven all that way. Experience at Jirani: This was a cute coffee house in historic downtown Manassas. The iced chai was excellent, and the staff was friendly. Then, the comedy at nearby ART Factory was great too as was the museum which had some free wine & hors d'oeuvres. If I'm ever in Manassas, I'd definitely try to get back to Jirani!

Cute coffee shop w/ art decor for sale and book room located in old town Manassas…read more Ordered the snickerdoodle latte iced and hott and tried their spring menu lavender latte. Supper yummy! Nice staff. Will def stop by here again.

This spot is a little hidden behind one of those strip mall gas station setups, so seriously keep…read moreyour eyes open because it would be so easy to miss. But trust me, this is one of those places you'll be glad you found. I love Turkey, and the second I tried their food, it genuinely took me right back. We ordered the traditional Turkish breakfast, and it was one of those meals where the food just keeps coming in the best way possible. Everything felt fresh, flavorful, comforting, and so clearly made with care. We also tried the flatbread, a meat wrap, smoothies, their special soup which was so good I would absolutely go back just for that, warm catmir for dessert, and a bunch of appetizers. Honestly, everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. I also had the chance to meet the owner and chef, who was incredibly kind and clearly puts so much heart into this place. And the restaurant itself completely surprised me because it is way bigger inside than you'd expect. Super clean, modern, beautifully designed, and honestly such a cute brunch spot. Weekend music nights? Love that. Girls brunch? Absolutely. Date night? Definitely. Family dinner? 100 percent. Finding the love of your life? Slightly better odds if someone's mom brings their eligible son. Overall, this really is such a lovely hidden gem and absolutely worth checking out if you're craving authentic Turkish food in the Manassas area.

What a gem!!!! This restaurant is in my top 5 DMV restaurants and I have been to a lot of…read morerestaurants in the area including Michelin star ones. We came here for Mother's Day, they don't take reservations so we made sure to arrive right when they opened. We walked right in and within 30 min there was a line of about 30 people waiting to be seated. This place is HUGE and they still had a big line, but let me tell you it is worth it!!! Service was impecable, shout out to our server Ilke, she was so nice and attentive. She recommended getting my serpme, which was perfect to share for 2 adults and two kids. It comes with a variety of spreads, sweet and savory. All freshly made. The fig jam, butter and honey, feta spread and tomato one were amazing!! You get a side dish, we got the eggs with tomatoes and pepper and they were delicious! The zucchini fritter was also delicious. The spreads come with unlimited bread made in house. They have a huge selection of delicious looking desserts. We got complimentary baklavas that were amazing, so we didn't get to try any other dessert but we can't wait to come back!!

Just attempt Spanish here, and they'll do their best to accommodate you. Don't let those 3 years of…read moreSpanish go to waste! The mangonadas are crazy here, but I prefer to share that with a big group as I literally only want 3 bites. I frequent here for the agua frescas: fresa (strawberry) and horchata are my favorites. I missed the melon agua fresca, so it's definitely on my list to try. I also regularly buy a few paletas (popsicles) to save for a hot day like strawberry with yogurt, strawberry milk, nance milk (this has seeds so be prepared to spit out the nance seeds), and oreo. They have ice cream that I've yet to try, but it's a fun spot to bring the family to and then maybe head over to the brewery across the street. There's not a lot of indoor space and zero outdoor tables to enjoy with the group. It's worth a trip and to try delicious desserts.

I am in love with this spot…read more When I first moved to Manassas, I had seen this spot pop up on Yelp and I Knew I had to try! I asked my boo to pick up some popsicles for me- we got one fruit and yogurt and one rum raisin. These options weren't my fav and I hadn't gone back for a second chance since last sept. I went back last week....and back today. I CANNOT GET ENOUGH. So many options, flavors- so little tummy space LOL. I've had the chocobananas covered in pecans (it's a huge frozen banana hand dipped in hot chocolate in front of you then rolled in nuts or topping of your choice while the chocolate is hardening) SO great for under $3. Like ARE U KIDDING I can't NOT get it. I've tried several popsicle flavors at this point. The flavors are authentic, fruit based, works of art. From cookies and cream with Oreos visible in the popsicle to mango and chili....you'll be back for sure. Prices are unreal for real fruit popsicles, I believe under $3 each! They also have hard ice cream with a ton of flavors native to south and Central America! This spot reminds me of what it was like in Ecuador eating fresh guanabana ice cream...really fantastic one of a kind legit authentic spot. Please continue to support and grab a ton of popsicles you won't regret it! I'm planning my next trip as we speak :)

My friend wanted to try this place. When we visit eachother, we always have to find a dessert…read moreplace. Although it is on the smaller side, they have a good selection of cakes and sweets. Yesterday my friend got the passionfruit cheesecake. We'll today it had me go back to get my own slice. It has the slight pucker from the passion fruit, to the creaminess of the cheesecake, with a graham cracker bottom. Deliscious!!! Looking for a good sweet to satisfy that need, this is a place to visit. You can get a whole cake or a slice!! I saw a couple of kinds of tres leches, strawberry short cake, to differnt kinds of mousse flavors and more.

I tried the Aji de Gallina empanadas and it was so flavorful. I thought the spinach empanadas could…read morenot be topped. I ordered the passion fruit drink, it was so delicious.

I always come here when I visit my parent's house because they serve delicious and consistent…read morecoffee and food. They are always packed and there's a reason! Everything is reasonably priced and the service is quick. Usually I get coffee, but today we tried the food and it did not disappoint! I would come every time to get that chicken mushroom - Butterscotch latte: sweet (but not too sweet) and delicious! The size is very small tho (you only have one choice) 4.5/5 - Honey Cinnamon Latte: tastes like cereal, which wasn't my favorite but still good. 3.5/5 - CHICKEN MUSHROOM ON FOCACCIA: bacon, swiss cheese, mushroom, caramelized onion, ranch - THIS WAS MY FAVORITE. It was one of my favorite sandwiches I've ever had! So so delicious with the caramelized onions and the crunch of the bacon. 1000000/5 - CHIPOTLE CHICKEN ON FOCACCIA: swiss cheese, sun dried tomatoes, arugula, chipotle crema - delicious but the chicken mushroom had that extra flare, this one tasted healthier and more fresh. 4/5 - THE BURRATA ON CIABATTA: burrata cheese, tomato, arugula, basil pesto, fig spread, balsamic glaze, fresh pepper, olive oil - I'm a sucker for burrata, this had flavor and a great veggie option. 4.5/5

Came back here recently and dined in. You order at the front and they bring you the food and drink…read moreat your table. I got the breakfast burrito with sausage links and the butterscotch latte. Both were delicious! My burrito was filling and tasty, while the latte was sweet and creamy. The salsa that comes with the burrito is solid, just a pain to get on the burrito without getting your hands dirty. I was lucky and grabbed a seat to work from. It's a chill atmosphere, with tons of people doing schoolwork or working from home. There is plenty of parking too, just gotta hope you can grab a seat on the weekends.