I adore this boutique Lebanese shop. Ahmad provides exceptional customer service and is incredible…read more I always find something new. The smell is always amazing, I want a candle to burn in my home. I adore their halloumi and Zatar single snack pizzas.

Small yet packed market with a variety of goods. I ended up purchasing some coffee beans, labneh…read moreballs, dubai chocolates, and cardamom pods from here. The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful in answering any questions I had. Would definitely go back if i'm in the area.

I WANTED to give this place my business and they made it more or less impossible to do so…read more My coworkers and I wanted to do karaoke after work on Friday. Since Annandale has so many karaoke spots, I asked for a recommendation from my cousin, and she said Cafe Chocolate has the better music, etc. She said since there's only 5 karaoke rooms, getting reservations is best, and that the rooms were about $40/hour. I called them about 2 days before, and they said they didn't take reservations and that it was first come first serve. Hm, okay. My cousin thought, well, maybe they recently changed that policy. My coworkers decided then that we'd come right after work to make sure we could get a room. Firstly, we get there and they tell us it's $60/hour, no matter if we get the smaller room or the medium sized room. Why are both rooms the same price? Second, the menu is mostly bar food and no actual food. We just came from work and we were really hungry. Not to mention, the prices were terrible. It was like $9 for a plate of fries. The worst is that even though we were already contemplating trying somewhere else to go, the people explicitly suggested to us "maybe you should go somewhere else." They didn't even want us? Our theory was maybe because we weren't planning to get drunk, that we weren't worth using up a room. Who knows. Also, I told my cousin about all of this, and she was pretty shocked. She also went here last weekend, and they definitely only charged her $40/hour. Now I'm pretty convinced they just didn't want our business for some odd reason or other.

I really liked the omurice! There were a bunch of tiny pieces of diced peppers and ham that made up…read morefor the fact that it took a really long time to get my food. The price was a bit expensive at $14-$15 an omurice The egg skin on top covered the whole rice and was very satisfying! The only complaint I have is it would be nice to eat it without having to inject some second hand smoke but that's probably not able to be changed since this place is a bar where smoking indoors is allowed. In terms of the kareoke experience (I had come for my friends birthday party), I loved it! The song selector was easy to use after we figured out the buttons which were all in Korean (motivation to learn Korean!) and they had a SUPER updated list of songs I love it!! :)

This place is a delight and will now be my preferred bakery spot for breads or a last minute…read moredessert need! The desserts and cakes are gorgeous. They have everything from small bites like cookies and pastries to full size cakes & tarts. They also have single serve slices of some of their cakes like the chocolate mousse cake. We went for breakfast sandwiches and tried both of the base bread options. The snowflake bread was soft and pillowy (my favorite) and the brotchen bread was slightly crisper & a little bit saltier, also amazing. Eggs are fluffy and a great portion size. Added cheese to each and smoked bacon. A delightful breakfast treat. On the way out, I got a baguette for a last minute appetizer need. It was so soft and freshly baked (and big!). I'm going back today for more fresh bread. There's also plenty to shop for like mustards, jams, cheese and charcuterie, grab and go items, and beverages. This place has summer chalet vibes & is very upbeat and friendly. Lines can get long during typical busy hours, so it's not super quick if you're in a rush. Great place to come relax.

A nice gem for the community. Great spot for breakfast or lunch. The ability to buy Swiss treats…read moreis a bonus. Sauerkraut was great!

Hands down the BEST Avocado toast & brown sugar shaken espresso!…read more I also picked up my fav raisin and fruit danishes for later. I might have to come back tomorrow for another avocado toast!! Always service with a smile...clean & consistent!! Happy Yelping!

Came by for breakfast this morning. The honey chicken biscuit is AMAZING! Think CFA but wayyyy…read morebetter. The biscuit was so moist and not dry at all. I just wish there was a bigger piece of chicken. They do serve Starbucks coffee here, but they also have some fun flavors to add to it like brown sugar! Service was quick, which is exactly what I needed since I was picking up breakfast before heading into work. The star of the show was the English toffee cookie. I ordered one so I could have it as a little dessert for lunch later and it was incredible. I could eat 87 of those cookies.

The candy in the bins is so stale its inedible. The licorice I bought tasted strange and sour, plus…read moreit was so hard you needed to gnaw on it rather than chew.

I don't know what to start with tbh. All I can say is that the store is very expensive and things…read moreare overly charged. The clerk "Elizabeth" was racist and very rude to us and other customers. I don't blame them getting 2 stars. Very bad customer service no manager around so you won't be able to complain. Will never go there!!!! Think twice if you want to go that's all I can tell you.

This is easily my favorite bakery in the area. What sets them apart is the texture--the icing and…read morecream are incredibly soft and light. They have a great mix of both savory and sweet items, and their coffee is surprisingly good too. If you're looking for authentic Korean bread, don't go anywhere else. Highly recommended!

After all these years, O Bread remains one of my very favourite bakeries of all time. Revisiting…read moreafter a recent renovation, I was reassured that they had not lost our compromised their creativity which was evident in their baked goods selection. One of the things that makes them stand out is the creative blend of ingredients and flavours that most other bakeries don't have. And they have classic offerings that are hard to find elsewhere, such as the banan cream bun which now apparently has slices of real bananas in addition to the already outstanding banana cream filling. Service is always friendly and courteous, and the fact that this is not a big chain of stores adds more credibility in my book. I hope they stay open for many more years.

NOT A RETAIL SHOP. Does not sell popcorn to the public. Please make this clear on their page…read more Sells to restaurants and for catered events. They got a 3 bc at least the lady was nice enough to give my kid some ice cream

Right in the nearby hood, there exists a retail outlet to purchase POPCORN! I couldn't believe my…read moreeyes when I saw that Katie had checked in and acquired some yummi-lious bags of popcorn! We headed out early Saturday morning to find this retail space. It's not clearly marked but Scoops2U is also Royal Popcorn. When you see the building marked 5410, go to the door marked Scoops2U. They recently opened up the front office space but their warehouse has been around for over 20 years. Their business is primarily selling ice cream for private events. The friendly gentleman in the office took our order and said he could put it together in a matter of minutes. We placed a small order and said we would return later. When we arrived, our order was ready and those big bags of goodness were tempting to just pop open before heading to the car. I sampled a few bits from the desk and could tell that they were going to be awesome. I'm hoping that the kids at my niece's laser tag party will appreciate these bags of cheddar, kettle corn, and plain popcorn. Pricing is very reasonable at $5-$7 a bag. I'll definitely be adding these goodies to my party foods.

Working with Aryka was a dream. She is creative and does a great job. Her cake and icing are…read moredelicious and not too sweet. Her cookies are just as amazing! I don't live in the area and was relying on recommendations. She does an amazing job and they are delicious as well! Highly recommend!

This place sounds great but they weren't available to take my order last year, and it looks like…read morethey are not taking orders again this year. Maybe it's the time of year. Anyways, for those calling around, just wanted to note that the business appears to be a part-time business and not full time.

I was running errands on a wet, chilly day and wanted something hot. I found a nearby Cortado Cafe…read moreand stopped in. The service was friendly and fast. The nice lady working the counter suggested a hot turmeric chai latte. It was delicious without a strong turmeric taste. My food order included a plain bagel with lox and cream cheese and an acai bowl. They included a free slice of bread with Nutella. The bagel was soft and chewy. The acai bowl was also delicious. The space is nice, clean, and comfortable. Parking is ample, but the shopping center can get congested. Overall, Cortado Cafe is a great local coffee shop.

Cortado Cafe is a crepe lover's dream!…read more We stopped in for brunch and ordered both a sweet and savory crepe, along with an Americano and Havana cortado. Everything came out beautifully presented, and the portions were definitely generous. The strawberry banana crepe was the showstopper. The crepe itself was thin, tender, and nicely folded, then absolutely loaded with fresh strawberries and bananas, a generous drizzle of chocolate, and a dusting of powdered sugar. The two clouds of whipped cream on the side made it even more indulgent. This is definitely a dessert-for-breakfast situation, rich and sweet, but the fresh fruit keeps it from feeling completely over the top. Easily shareable if you're ordering other food. I went savory with the Norwegian crepe, and it provided a great contrast. The delicate crepe was filled with smoked salmon and finished with a fresh pile of arugula, colorful tomatoes and pickled red onions. I especially liked the combination of the smoky, salty salmon with the peppery greens and acidity from the onions. It felt fresh and substantial without being heavy, exactly what I want from a brunch entrée. For coffee, the Americano was straightforward and well executed: hot, smooth, robust and pleasantly uncomplicated. No syrups or distractions necessary. If you appreciate espresso, this is the one to order. The Havana cortado, on the other hand, was the fun one. Creamy, frothy and topped with a very generous layer of cinnamon, it leaned more decadent and aromatic. The cinnamon hits you before the first sip, and the creamy coffee underneath makes it feel almost like a brunch treat of its own. If you're choosing between the two, I'd go Americano for bold and classic, Havana for creamy and indulgent. One detail I appreciated: the cafe designates tables as "laptop free" between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. I actually love this during the busy brunch window. It helps keep tables available for people who are there to eat and encourages the cafe to feel like a social space rather than a coworking office. Overall, Cortado Cafe delivered on both sides of the menu: beautiful sweet crepes, thoughtfully composed savory options, and coffee worth lingering over. Come hungry, these aren't dainty little crepes!

I only go to three places for cake, and Tiffany's is one of them. Their cakes and pastries are…read moreconsistently delicious, and in the 15+ years I've been ordering from them, I have never been disappointed. The staff is always attentive, professional, and friendly. Even though it's a smaller bakery, it's packed with incredible treats. And that says a lot considering it's located in Annandale, surrounded by so many Korean bakeries -- yet Tiffany's still stands above the crowd. A true hidden gem and a forever go-to for me.

We were picking up pizza next door when we happened to stumble upon this little bakery, so of…read morecourse we had to stop in! What awaited us was displays and displays of classic bakery items such as croissants, danishes, cookies, cakes, and more. Everything was beautifully decorated and even more surprising ... affordably priced! I got several cookies and two slices of cake (mocha and tres leches) for $12 and brought it home to our family who devoured everything immediately. The cakes were light and fluffy ... and a bit on the sweeter side but points for having mocha which is one of my favorite flavors of all time. I'll definitely be back! In this economy, this place is truly a gem.