TLDR: A beloved neighborhood Korean bakery that excels at both the classics and modern dessert…read moretrends. Their 3D mousse desserts are some of the best I have ever had, and the loaded bingsu makes Shilla a must-visit in Annandale. Shilla has been a neighborhood staple for years, offering everything from cakes and breads to bing-su and beverages. I have had many of their cakes for celebrations and birthdays, they always hit. While they nail the classics, they also continue to impress with creative desserts that feel fresh and refined. The interior has plenty of seating, clean, and cute paintings on the walls to set the mood. Despite the busy crowds, service was quick and welcoming. We came specifically for the 3D mousse desserts, and they exceeded expectations. My favorites were the Sleeping Bear, Avocado, and Banana. The avocado mousse was surprisingly nutty and paired perfectly with the banana jam filling, creating a balanced dessert that wasn't overly sweet. The Chocolate Bear was equally smooth and creamy, and even the buttery cookie base was delicious. The strawberry bingsu was generously topped with condensed milk and large, chewy pieces of rice cake, making it the perfect dessert to share. Shilla remains Annandale's staple bakery and a gem.

The lemon has nice flavor,but that is a lot of mousse. Def not something you can eat in 1 go at…read moreonce, even for 2 ppl. I don't like what they call banana mousse, to me it tastes a bit like alcoholic sour banana ish? The avocado shape is super cute though. I tried to get these cute fruit shaped fancy dessert before at Layered,lined up for close to an hour and all those are gone quickly ..

Such a homey traditional tea house! It felt perfectly cultured for my need to feel I've traveled…read morelol. The service was lovely - the server/host had the brightest sweetest smile he was the best. We ordered online as required...the menu here was extensive omg shockingly. I had no idea what to try so I went with a yummy frappe kind of drink which was super delicious. You can sit on the floor or at tables here and I can imagine really nice wellness events here. Great for business meetings, coworking environment, family. Go, enjoy!!!

TLDR: Great quality and unique flavors, especially the Thai tea and banana espresso bingsuu, but…read morethe higher prices may make this more of an occasional treat. Soricha really surprised me with the quality! You can tell they're passionate about their craft, as every item feels thoughtfully prepared. I also loved the cute shelf featuring their personal collection of teacups, which added a nice touch to the space. They also had cute art around. The bingsu is definitely shareable, both of the bingsuus we got were rich in flavor and came with generous toppings. The sparkling coffee, however, wasn't quite as sparkly as I expected The injeolmi latte was a little disappointing because it doesn't come with espresso, which I didn't realize when ordering. I ended up paying an additional $2.20 for espresso. That said, I would recommend adding it because it really helped round out the drink. The server was quick to bring it out after I asked about the lack of coffee. My biggest hesitation is the price. The iced latte came out to around $12 after tax and tip, so I'll probably only come back occasionally. Still, the unique flavor combinations and overall quality might be enough to bring me back for another treat.

I have been coming to breeze since I moved to Annandale in 2011. I've always loved the whimsical…read moredecorations and enjoy the Korean baked goods. I mourn the fact that COVID killed the samples, but it's still a great place to shop for a treat or just run in and grab a coffee which I do a few times a month. Recommend: Any of the breads that are unwrapped and on the baking trays by the counter. Those are fresh out of the oven that day. I especially love the mocha roll. It's big and fluffy with chewy moist mocha flavored dough and a crispy sugary coating on the outside that's to die for. It's still light and fluffy at the same time. Yum! And while it's prob not made in-house, I do love the red bean buns. Bathrooms are always clean and the upstairs is great for a longer chat with a friend, time in a book, or board or card game time. They also have a lovely upstairs covered porch for pretty days.

Went in for the mango snow, but they were out of the mangoes. Decided to try the yogurt snow and…read morealso got a chocolate chip brownie plus an upside down pineapple cake. First, the yogurt snow had awful fruits: kiwi was old, strawberries were not ripe, melon tasted like watermelon rinds, the canned mandarins tasted canned. The yogurt was okay, but the snow tasted just like ice. Absolutely no flavor whatsoever for $16.55 The chocolate chip brownie, didn't have much taste of chocolate and stale. $4.50 The upside down pineapple cake was the worst, so old it had the metallic taste of the aluminum container and crumbled into granules using a fork. Absolutely inedible! $4.25 Breeze bakery has been going downhill for a while now, but 3 out 3 items being inedible for $28 is unbelievable. There is also the short bulky Korean guy, possibly the manager who's seems to be on a power trip and speaks to customers rudely and unprofessionally. Will never come back and will inform my friends and family how this business is tanking.

I've driven past this place for quite some time, but decided to stop by and pick up a few treats…read morefor myself and friends. The savory and sweet breads were nicely, individually wrapped and with nice descriptive labels telling you what it was and what it contained. Other places just have the name and they assume you know what it is. Since the labels were descriptive, I actually tried more items. Service was quite polite and nice. I will come back. I'm all about these local coffee/tea shops. I prefer these over starbucks.

Bingsoo! Great spot to quench your desire for Korean bakery bread items and a little hint of…read moredessert. Underated here is their sandwich deals. It's quite a lot of food for just 8ish bucks. I got the Korean beef sandwich with fries and it was so much food that you could share it with another person. The mango bingsoo is a must! It has actual mango pieces with mango ice cream on top of little frosted corn flakes and condense milk. You would think it'd be too sweet, but actually when you roll it in the shaved ice, it's the perfect amount. They also have a decent amount of drinks you can choose from if the sandwich and the dessert isn't your vibe. Awesome space to also study as there are plenty of small tables for the perfect cafe style and not too loud. Rare thing is it's also is that it's a cafe that is open late (usually 10PM). Definitely will stop by again. May have already came here twice in the span of a week.

Absolutely loved this handmade ice cream shop! My favorite flavor was the lychee and I also tried…read morethe chocolate, which was delicious. I usually love having brownie with my ice cream and while I was at the register, the gentleman working there heard me talking about how much I was missing the brownie. He actually called me back and gave me some brownie on the house! Such a thoughtful and kind gesture. Everyone was so nice and friendly. You can really feel the care they put into their shop and their customers. I will definitely be coming back!

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream is AMAZING!! They have such a unique variety of flavors that you don't…read moreusually see at other ice cream places. I also got to meet the owner and she was seriously the sweetest and so kind. The inside is also super cute and has such a nice atmosphere. I got the raspberry and lychee sorbets together, and WOW such a refreshing combination. If you like sorbets I would highly recommend getting these two together. They were seriously delicious. I also tried the Apple Pie and Thai Ice Tea flavors. The Thai Ice Tea wasn't overly sweet, which I loved and you could really taste the thai tea flavor. The apple pie tasted exactly like an apple pie, just creamier in an ice cream form. Everything was so good, and the whole experience was great. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the Mosaic area!

Great service, fast quick and with a smile. I asked for a cup for water and she had no prob handed…read moreme it. Place was open, clean and I felt the vibes. Will def be back.

Dolcezza has a great selection of flavors. The staff is always incredibly friendly, efficient, and…read morewelcoming, which makes every visit a pleasant experience. My go-to flavor is the Stracciatella, but this time I decided to try the Blueberry Lavender. It was definitely unique and more of an acquired taste. I didn't pick up much blueberry, and the lavender was a bit overpowering for my preference. My only real complaint is the size of the cups. They give you a very generous scoop, but the cups don't seem large enough to hold it comfortably. My gelato was already dripping all over my hands before I even finished checking out. I appreciate the generous portions, but a slightly larger cup would make the experience much less messy and let you actually enjoy all that gelato without racing against the melt!

The staff here is incredibly friendly, and they offer a great variety of unique flavors to choose…read morefrom. I loved the Cotton Candy flavor. It was light, sweet, and flavorful without being overly sugary or overwhelming. I'm so happy to have a spot like this so close to home, making it easy to stop by whenever I'm craving some quality ice cream. They offer pup cups too!

Good ice cream. We ate one scoop of mint chocolate chip, Heath bar and chocolate!…read moreAll on sugar cones! Many small groups of couples and families with kids of all ages. Nice night!

Cheesecake Fantasy, and Strawberry Rendezvous, are two classics that never fail to satisfy any…read morecraving for a nice cold treat. The line here can get busy on a hot summer day, but that means business here is good, and this establishment in the Mosaic District has been a staple for quite some time. Parking is a little tricky some times, as the parallel spaces in front are sparse, but there are several garages nearby. Make sure to tip the hard workers, who are busy crafting the delectable ice cream desserts. Samples are always a must too!

We've been ordering several birthday cakes a year from this location for over ten years. This past…read moreweekend they misspelled the name on the birthday cake message. The day we went to pick up the cake writer and manager weren't there to address the mistake. Employee tried to fix it but it didn't look very presentable. After several days of trying to reach the manager (who didn't return my calls) I finally reached her and she said it "wasn't a big deal"...wouldn't give a a refund (full or partial) and frankly didn't seem to give a crap. Who wants to give someone a misspelled birthday cake, and how would you want to be treated by a manager if this happened to you? Terribly disappointed in the unprofessionalism of the manager, so we'll be getting our birthday cakes elsewhere (lots of options nearby)