This place is always consistently awesome. It is such a popular place. You do have to wait in line…read morefor a bit, but it is worth it. Great staff and wonderful ice cream.

I heard good stuff about this place from friends and social media, so I wanted to give it a try. I…read morelove the retro local theme of the ice cream shop, where everyone hangs out. The workers also seemed friendly and happy to help. I feel like this place was overrated on social media because I've had better local ice cream closer to my house. I appreciated one of the workers that recommended me cookies and cream milkshake, instead of the cookie monster because it would be creamier. He didn't have to tell me that, but I like the honesty and recommendations. The milkshake was decent, but it tasted like there was either too much milk, or the ice cream was on the blander side. I don't believe this tasted like a grade A ice cream, but I am not an expert. The soft serve did not have as much vanilla flavor as I would have liked either.

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!

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!

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!!

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 went to La Michoacana Frozen Mix - Ice Cream and Yogurt on Centreville in Manassas. After driving…read moreby so many times I decided to stop in for a sweet treat. I was surprised at the selection. It's not just ice cream! They have fresh fruit, gazpacho, gelato and so much more. I'm definitely going back because I need to try everything on the menu. I had the crepe with ice cream with fresh sliced strawberries and bananas with a drizzle of caramel. Delish!! Service was great and the decor was light and bright.

You ever go to a place that's specifically serving certain foods/beverages and for whatever reason,…read moreyou choose to order something different than the 'norm'? I came and I ordered a mango yogurt smoothie. It was good! But I have an itch after looking at the menu online and in person, and seeing all the pics of the drinks and ice cream etc..... i... should've stuck with my gut and ordered a mangonada lol. Will definitely come back later on and try their mangonadas along with some other goodies

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!

I don't really post reviews but I had to go out of my way to post one about this store! The most…read moresweetest amazing people not only is the service good but this is some of the best ice cream and desserts I've had in northern Virginia. The inside is super clean and well taken care of. The quality of the desserts and ice cream is very top tier. highly recommend this place to anyone that's looking for a good ice cream/dessert spot.

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.

Lovely iconic summer evening with family at Swirlies. How can you not love the vibe- classic tunes…read moreplaying in the background, picnic tables, landscaping that doubles as seating, Service is quick and efficient. The ice cream sundays and snow cone hit the spot! Our party had the strawberry/ lychee snow cone and the salted Carmel Sunday and the Reeces lover. All loved the treats! I could hang out at Swirlie's all night!

Wonderful spot for a cool treat and a break WITH the community!!…read more Recommend: Infallibly - YES!! These seriously need to branch out and be placed in other states; like AZ?? I am from Tucson, Arizona and these absolutely would make a killing on the public for bringing people together as hot as Arizona is! But what makes this wonderful is the 1950s tunes and the collaboration of all skin colors, and ages of people. Fresh, cool soft-serve, something McDonalds fails at EVERY DAY, LOL. You can see the enjoyment, and peacefulness doing something so American around so many walks of life. Trash was a bit unkept but the attendants did eventually get to it. The soft-serve treats where also ready in like 30 seconds!

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 :)