If I'm traveling and in or near some major metropolitan area, I'll always scope out the Jeni's…read more This one is on a busy street in Bethesda. Parking is tough, so be prepared to walk off a few of those calories. The inside of this one feels smallish, with only a few seats inside, but there are tables outside on the sidewalk as well. Samples are of course offered, with stainless steel spoons you use once... wash and reuse, less waste. The ice cream was of course high quality, and the flavors for the Basque cheesecake and Key Lime were spot on. But I will also put in a plug for local ice cream parlors in the area... also quite good and deserving of your business as well. Try them all!

This place has a variety of different flavors that I have never heard of (I'm from NC). they even…read morehave an ice cream called goat cheese with cherries and its actually really good. the buttercream bday cake was my absolute FAVORITE. It was almost $9 for this little plate of ice cream, it is good but on the expensive side.

Cute little gelato spot as bs they let you sample to help you decide. Gelato was good, but I…read morethought it's overpriced, $9 for a small size. Not sure if it normal to DC area, but it's definitely way more than I'd pay anywhere else

I am a big fan of dolcezza sold in the grocery stores. I am an even bigger fan of the storefronts…read morewith the fresh gelato. I got to try flavors that they don't sell in grocery stores and it tasted so fresh. I tried the black and white cookie and Vietnamese cinnamon flavors. I went with the Vietnamese cinnamon in an affogato. Not only was the gelato fresh and delicious, but the espresso was smooth and paired so well with the gelato. I don't think I've ever had a better affogato. I highly recommend stopping in for a treat if you happen by one of the store fronts!

I love this place. The beautiful and colorful decorations and design. I have always had excellent…read moreservice. The young lady who waited on us was cheerful and sweet. The yogurt was really delicious. They have hundreds of toppings and that is my favorite part. You can choose between 8-10 flavors of yogurt and then bombard yourself with toppings. They have a good amount of seating and I think the price is reasonable, especially for Bethesda. Great yogurt, excellent service, and a fun cheery place to sit and eat. Thank you, YogiTopi Bethesda.

The workers decided to close the shop for over 10 minutes during the busiest time of the evening…read morewith a handwritten sign. Apparently to clean up, even though it was them taking care of closing duties that they just didn't want to have to do later. I hope the owner pays attention to this. The female employee, Dara, was super super rude to us as well and this business needs help figuring out how to restock things and stay open. I suspect the owners would be unhappy to know about this.

We stopped by a little later than expected and were really hoping the pink mini tote bags were…read morestill available--and thankfully, they were! As always, Jenica made us feel so welcomed and taken care of from the moment we walked in. She consistently goes above and beyond to create such a warm and memorable experience. Truly the best--her attention to customers never goes unnoticed!

Levain Bakery is rightfully famous for its massive cookies, although it is quite pricey…read more There was a constant flow of customers, so it was a bit difficult to choose from the beautiful display of desserts. There were a few seasonal items that captured a spring aesthetic. Everything was packed well and we were out quickly. *Carrot Cake: one of their seasonal offerings and my favorite of the bunch. It was not the moistest cookie, but it tasted the most balanced. There was a subtle sweetness, although I would have loved to see more elements of a traditional carrot cake highlighted, such as raisins or warm spices. *Cherry Scone: reflective of the fleeting cherry blossom season. My party was split on the texture, with some disliking how dense and heavy it tasted. I personally did not find it dry or overly crumbly. The cherry flavor was light, and it colored the dough nicely and paired well with a darker beverage. *Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip: subtle coconut shavings with barely noticeable caramel. The chocolate chips were by far the most dominant ingredient and flavor. Apparently one of their classic flavors, but it was my least favorite. I was actually more impressed by their seasonal offerings, which is disappointing since those rotate out. Their classics are popular for a reason, but they do not feel refined enough to justify the pricing compared to other bakeries. I would not mind splitting a cookie with a friend, although I would not go out of my way for one.

After dinner one night, we walked around downtown Bethesda and happened upon Henry's Sweet Retreat…read more Luckily, we saved room for dessert, and Henry's hit the spot. We got a blueberry pop tart, and some raspberry scones, along with a chocolate covered vanilla cupcake. Yummy! The only problem is that Henry's is not just a dessert bakery - the store may appear tiny on the outside, but it's huge on the inside. In addition to the bakery, they got all kinds of candy and other goodies for sale. I gotta stop back in another day and try all the other good stuff inside. Plus, you can tell from the Rick Astley-inspired sign outside, Henry's has a great sense of humor. This is exactly what small business brings to the neighborhood. Stop by and visit Henry's Sweet Retreat - you'll be glad you did!

Had dinner at a diner down the street. Looked up dessert near me and this place came up. NOT…read moredisappointed! We had brownies, sundaes, milkshake, cupcake and coffee. All of it was DELICIOUS! The small sundaes were huge! Kids could not finish them and at $7ish each hard to beat for the quality! I had an eggnog cupcake. I was not sure it would be good but whatever magic y'all put in it worked great together! The frosting was light and fluffy not too sweet not too bland. And the cake was moist, not crumbly, not heavy just perfect! Had a latte with soymilk because my belly does not care for milk in coffee. Local coffee company supplies the beans. They also have pretty much any kind of candy, pies, and sweets you might need and apparently they cater! Stop in you will not regret it...unless you do not like sweets and then I am sorry.

When I walked in, the place smelled like coconut sweetness. It was very comforting...I almost wish…read moreit was a candle. Anyway, I got the Oreo cookie and chocolate chip cookie and both were scrumptious. If you have a sweet tooth and you're craving a really good cookie, you can't go wrong here!

I stopped by Chip City after seeing their Biscoff cookie online, but unfortunately, they were out…read moreby the time I got there. Even though I didn't get to try the one I came for, the service was great--friendly and efficient--and I appreciated the variety of cookies they had available. The shop has a fun vibe, and I'm looking forward to coming back to try the Biscoff. .

Excellent ice cream and the staff is always pleasant and helpful. We've had a taste of most of the…read moreflavors and would recommend any of them. It's great that the mixed in items are plentiful not like some other's who have cut back on those ingredients. The ice cream has never had ice crystals either. Looking forward to our next visit. P.S. it's nice that they have a "frequent guest" reward.

I got the Earl Grey flavor today and it was delicious! I love Sarah's ice cream. I've been many…read moretimes and will come back more.

I've tried nearly every cupcake on the menu with over 50+ flavors since the shop opened 15 years…read moreago. The cupcakes are the perfect size, not too small or big and relatively cheap at $3.95. While the buttercream and cream cheese flavors are sickly sweet with a thick mound of frosting and the cake and cheesecake can be quite dense, the savory flavors like caramel and mocha and the fudge brownie cheesecakes are exceptionally good! My favorites: - Lavender - Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip - Mocha Chocolate Chip - Toffee Crunch - Salted Caramel Macchiato - Chocolate Coconut Caramel Fudge - Butterscotch Waffle Cone - Caramel Brownie Fudge Cheesecake - Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake - Peanut Butter Brownie Cheesecake - Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake - Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle - Chocolate Ganache Caramel Swirl - White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake - Coffee Toffee Chocolate Chip Cheesecake - Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake - Chocolate Caramel Cookie Crunch - Chocolate Mint Crunch - Halloween Surprise - Chocolate Caramel Swirl - Chocolate Salted Caramel - Chocolate Coconut Caramel Fudge - Peanut Butter Ganache Chocolate Chip - Apple Cheesecake - Santa's Chocolate Chip - S'mores Cheesecake - Chocolate Mint Crunch - Raspberry Cupcake - Raspberry Chocolate Chips - Raspberry Cheesecake - Lemon Marshmallow - Strawberry Marshmallow Cupcake - Strawberry Shortcake - Strawberry Lava Fudge Cupcake - Christmas Cookie Least Favorite Cupcakes - Chai Latte - Pumpkin Spice - Cookies or Creme - Cookies or Creme Cheesecake - Coffee Cookies or Creme Cheesecake - Strawberry Sundae - Mocha Chocolate Chip Cheesecake - Peanut Butter Marshmallow - Lemon Lavender - Sticky Toffee Pudding - Gingerbread Cheesecake The store is pretty compact and there's very limited seating. There are no restrooms. It's more of a quick in/out shop. Walk-ins are welcome with hardly any lines and the shop usually doesn't quickly sell out of cupcakes. You can cut to the front of the line as a benefit/perk of an online order.

This was our first time visiting this location. The shop was small but charming, with a cozy…read moreatmosphere. The service was adequate, but not particularly welcoming; there was no greeting upon entering. As the only customers at first, we found the environment quiet, with two other patrons arriving shortly after us. We placed our order, paid for the cupcakes, and left. There was little to no seating inside the shop. We sampled the cupcakes on the bench seating near the shop. We chose the carrot cake and red velvet varieties. Both cupcakes were enjoyable, with the standout feature being the cream cheese frosting--creamy, slightly tangy, and authentic. The carrot cake cupcake was a bit dry around the edges but moist in the center. It contained carrot pieces, yet differed from traditional carrot cakes, offering a more subtle flavor. Overall, the experience was pleasant.

The cookie dough, mango, and oreo cookie coffee ice creams are my top 3. Love it here! I've never…read morefelt more welcome, and it's not even a full ice cream shop, just a cute little stall in the food hall. A must try. ps. Miss Jane is the sweetest lady in the world!

The soft serve ice cream is amazing. I recommend the ube and…read morethe matcha. The service is really great too.

Last night tabletop dinner:…read more Great space and excellent seafood tower. Everything was expensive, but in-line or decently priced for fresh shellfish. Cannot overstate how nice the bar and restaurant ambience is which is fine-dining level but with a everyday casual service and menu. The aptly named "Kraken" is fantastic. 10/10, no notes. Actually a value at 200 bucks if it's your dinner. The lobster roll was 45 bucks and that is exorbitant, but given everything under Trump :)...not surprising.. Very good Marg - not too sweet and cold beers. Had the Narragansett draft which is a perfect, dry lager for seafood. They were out of the Kolsch I wanted, but no complaints. Service was economical if not not spectacular. Coming back to sit at the bar and suck on oysters and beers soon!

I had an absolutely amazing experience at The Salt Line. The service and food completely exceeded…read moremy expectations. The portions aren't huge, but they're perfectly sized--just enough to enjoy everything and still have room for dessert. The crab roll was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and the salad with its tangy dressing paired perfectly with it. The deviled eggs were honestly the best I've ever had--no exaggeration. The richness of the filling was outstanding. The cocktails were light and refreshing, and happy hour made everything feel even more worth it. I ended with the key lime pie, which was fluffy, bright, and layered in deliciousness. The atmosphere is open, friendly, and has a really well-done nautical vibe that fits the whole experience. And our waitress was fantastic, attentive without being intrusive, and we never had to flag her down for anything. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.