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

Ventured to Paris Baguette today. While it wasn't my first visit, I hadn't been in quite some…read moretime--and this visit reminded me why. Unfortunately, the overall quality of the café seems to have declined significantly. The lattes are powder-based, which I'm personally not a fan of. I ordered the salted caramel pretzel matcha, and when I opened the cup, there was literally a pretzel floating on top of the matcha. After taking a sip, the drink tasted like warm whole milk with very little matcha flavor. I ended up throwing it away at the nearest gas station. Service was just okay. They were quick once my order was placed, but taking the order itself took longer than expected. When I asked the cashier about the salted caramel pretzel matcha, he seemed confused and told me there was only a salted caramel pretzel latte--even though the menu clearly listed "salted caramel pretzel matcha." I also tried the croissant doughnut. It was fine--just okay. It was on the colder side and pretty greasy -- not good enough to finish. The café itself is cute and could be a nice spot to sit with a friend if you're just looking for somewhere with seating to catch up over sweets and quick drinks. However, there were a few other issues worth noting. The trays available for customers were stacked dirty, with crumbs left over from previous guests' pastries. Additionally, while the pastry selection seems well stocked in the morning, it doesn't appear to be regularly replenished, so by the afternoon or evening, there's very little left. Overall, it's a visually appealing café, but the quality and attention to detail leave a lot to be desired.

I just had the best cinnamon roll from the Lemonade Bakery. I saw the a sign outside and thought if…read morethey had it one a sign I should try them out. It was classic cinnamon roll with lots of flavor and icing. Better than Cinnabon in my opinion.

I have been ordering Lemonade Bakery cakes for delivery for many years because one of our children…read morehad food allergies. Now that we no longer have allergies, we still order their cakes for special occasions because they are so delicious and so beautiful. They do outstanding themed decorating and have an edible printer for photos, logos, etc. Also delicious and beautifully decorated are their sugar cookies. Great customer service, too.

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.

Dulce Amore - Virginia As a Peruvian, I'm always on the…read morelookout for places that bring the authentic taste of home and Dulce Amore did not disappoint! It was my first time trying it, and my friend (who's a big fan) took me for breakfast. We had pan con chicharrón and tamal peruano, and everything was absolutely delicious. I also took home some chiffon cake and an alfajor each bite reminded me of Peru. The service was warm and friendly, and the decor was adorable, full of charm and positive messages. Such a lovely experience, I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Virginia!

Super friendly folks and delicious pastries and tamales. We went in to get a cake for a party and…read morethe constant flow of people buying tamales convinced us to try them. Truly stellar. The cake was good, not great, but everything else was *****.

This bakery is inside a strip mall. The hours are posted outside. They weigh your bread at $6.15…read morelb. We got $22 worth of bread. The bread is pretty tasty but a little expensive.

Got a lemon curd cheesecake for my wife's birthday, FANTASTIC!…read moreDelicious, (much less heavy as a store bought NY style cheesecake) well decorated, and the service was great. Absolutely worth the price!

We tried the Reese's cheesecake and the banana cream, both of which were excellent, very decadent…read more Not too sweet, Just delicious. I definitely would try this again!

Stumbled on this amazing bakery. I got a cheesecake that was made this morning and have to…read morepictures of this amazing treat that sings the bakers praises. I licked the box!! Just so you know when they have left over cake batter or butter cream they create some amazing cupcakes and smaller cakes so the offerings change daily. Victoria - thank you for the warm hospitality and introducing me to my new coffee spot and where I getting my birthday cake

Was happy with how easy it was to get the cake. The lady worked with me on a very short notice. Not…read moresure if it was family run but gave this type of vibe. The cake did seem like a certain style of cake that's not the norm for me, not very rich and with very mild flavor to it. I got the smallest cake size I believe, it was $60. A Black Forest cake. Chocolate wasn't rich, had pie filling type cherries between each layer. Although I prefer a heavier, sweeter and richer flavor it didn't make me feel sick afterwards like the cakes I have had in the past. I was pleased with the cake appearance. Cake has a fluffier texture that I've read some complaints believe is dry, but if you don't like super sweet things these cakes would probably be a good fit for you. I could be wrong but I sense that this is a style of cake, not necessarily what many of us are used to(definitely not a Cheesecake Factory type of dessert). Hopefully this review makes sense. Give them a try. Maybe do a cupcake before getting an entire to determine if this fits your needs.

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!!

Nothing Bundt Cakes just opened on Liberia Avenue. I've been there twice and everything is great…read more It's small but the decor is cute and service is always amazing. Trying to decide what to get is always a challenge for me because every thing looks so good and taste just as delicious

Absolutely delicious Bundt cakes, no matter which flavor you indulge in. My 84 yr old mother is…read morehooked on these. Highly recommend you try them. I like to get the mini size to give as gifts.

Meri's designs and flavors are amazing! She took our design ideas for our son's birthday cake and a…read morenew flavor request and created just what we were looking for. Highly recommend if you're looking for a custom cake experience. Ours was cutely decorated with my sons favorite toys and a peanut butter s'mores cake flavor (not too sweet and very moist

Thank you Meri for creating such a memorable cake! Everyone in the party said "it's delicious and…read moreasked where I got it." Thank you again for helping make Aiden's birthday special!

Great, relaxed atmosphere. We enjoyed it, and will go back. The coffee was good; the pastries…read morewere okay.

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!