the snickerdoodle cookies melt in your mouth. I'm officially addicted to them. I drive almost 90…read moremiles just to get them.

I only go for the cookies, which are weighed. Can you say snickerdoodles....It's located at the 2nd…read moreentrance just inside the mall, which is very, very outdated. Service is quick.

So literally, I just got home from Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes, and I went there on happenstance after…read moremy sewing class because I was so close to Sonic. We do not have one where I live, so I naturally get excited every time I'm near one, and I make it my mission to stop and get a slushie. I traditionally get the lemon slush or the lime slush. But unbeknownst to me, Sonic redid their menu. Since there isn't one close to my house, I had to update the app and sign back in. Then I tried to order my usual drink, but because it had been more than 90 days since my last visit, my previous order was gone. So I started looking through the menu, only to realize the lemon frozen slush and the lime frozen slush were no longer there. I literally spent over 30 minutes sitting in the Sonic stall scrolling through the app because you have to order through it to get the half-price slushes. Now they have these new slushes with some type of tea concentrate, and I already know I don't like green tea. I didn't want to risk paying for something I probably wouldn't enjoy, especially since there wasn't an option to sample it. So I opened my Maps app to see what was nearby. That's when I noticed that a young lady I'd been following on Instagram had her Italian ice shop close by. I thought, "Oh my goodness!" It was less than a mile away, so I drove over to Killa Italian Ice & Smoothie and picked up some lemonade and a slice of cake. After that, I thought, "Let me see what other small businesses I can support while I'm over here." I wasn't really interested in any of the other food options because they were things I could already get in Woodbridge. So I searched for bakeries and found Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes, just a short drive away. I walked in, and to my surprise, they had a full restaurant menu in addition to their baked goods. Let me tell you, these people were so amazingly welcoming the moment I walked in. "Hey, sis!" "Hi, welcome!" I immediately felt at home, and I honestly haven't felt that way in an establishment in a very long time. I ended up telling the young lady behind the register about my whole Sonic adventure, and she said, "Well, let me let you try my chicken curry salad." Now, I didn't have the heart to tell her that I don't like chicken salad, so I said, "Okay." Let me tell you...that chicken curry salad was banging. I was like, "Oh wow. This is good." As we kept talking, I looked over the menu and realized I didn't want my usual comfort foods like pizza, collard greens, or macaroni. I wanted to try something different. So I ordered their Chicken with Attitude with rice and cabbage. The chicken had a Middle Eastern rustic flavor. It was roasted, incredibly tender, and unlike anything I'd had before. It's definitely a different taste and probably an acquired one, but I really enjoyed it. Although I'd only had that sample of the chicken curry salad, it was so good that I ordered half a pound of it to take home, along with a piece of pound cake. Like I said at the beginning, I DO NOT EAT chicken salad, but it completely surprised me. But beyond the food, they brought me a complimentary lemonade while I was sitting there eating. It tasted so fresh, like freshly squeezed lemon with other fresh fruit over ice. It was absolutely delicious and refreshing. Everywhere throughout the restaurant were little signs about genuine kindness. The whole place just felt welcoming. Being from Alabama, I grew up with Southern hospitality. You make eye contact, greet people, and make them feel at home. That's not meant to discredit businesses in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. This area is a melting pot of people from all over the world, and culturally, not everyone expresses hospitality the same way. But when I walked into Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes, every single person embodied that welcoming spirit. It wasn't just one employee. It was the people behind the counter, the people coming out of the kitchen, and even those arriving for work. I just remember thinking, "Wow." I felt safe. I felt welcomed. I felt wanted. I felt at home. I felt like family. More than the food, I felt like I had found my tribe. I found my village. I honestly wish I lived closer because, if I did, I'd probably be there every day. Since moving to this area in 2009, that's the feeling I've been missing. If I could recommend Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes a million times over, it wouldn't just be because of the food. It would be because of the sense of belonging. It's that feeling of walking into a place where everybody knows your name, even when they don't. If you're going through something, this is the place to go. Not just to feed your belly, but to feed your soul.

The service was amazing. Very friendly and they offered lots of information about their choices…read more There is seating inside but when I went there was no AC so it was super hot inside. They had fans going to def too hot to stay. I would say everything I ordered was okay. So it's worth stopping if it's convenient but not enough to go too far out the of your way. I got jerk wings (but there was hardly any seasoning on them), peach cobbler (was mostly just peaches that tasted canned), cookies and cream cheesecake, and glazed pound cake.

They were Johnny on the Spot for me! I got tasty cupcakes presented beautifully not far from where…read moreI live. They were totally professional and accommodating with my limited timeframe. Even though I bake myself, I would definitely use them again when I'm trying to juggle too much but still need my standards met.

I ordered a Red Velvet with butter cream Icing for Thanksgiving and I must say that it was…read moretripple-delicious! I usually don't like icing, but I find the butter -cream to be very good and not too sweet. Service was prompt and I was able to pick up my cake the day before Thanksgiving. A satisfied Patron

Simply the best bakery in the region. I buy their sourdough each week at Odd Provisions or Each…read morePeach in DC but you can find them at an array of quality markets and grocers in the DMV. I've tried so many of their different artisanal breads and they're all incredible. It's such a blessing to have a source for high-quality bread that's fresh and not heavily processed.

Came across Lyon bakery brand at MOMS ORGANIC market. I couldn't be more pleased…read more I come from a very European background of eating, so my tastebuds aren't like most Americans. I'm also from LA, and we have plenty of amazing bakeries, bread shoppes and wonderful food all around. I've had a tough time here in DC these last few months- the food quality just isn't the same, and the breads have all sucked. Thankfully I found mother's market, which I LOVE- and that first day of finding the market, I went right for the local baguette & sourdough. BOTH of which are fantastic. They are fresh, they last forever too! I can't believe how long my sourdough lasted! Anyway, if you're looking for the best bread in DC, you'd better get Lyon, they won't disappoint! It's the only brand or bread I'll be buying/eating here!!!

I wanted to support a local business for Thanksgiving and happily chose Queen Cheesecake. Her…read morepictures on her website looked amazing and she had a great selection of deliciousness to chose from. In theme with the holiday, I selected the sweet potato cheesecake. I was able to place my order online and received a text message to confirm. The bakery is a home based business and was easy to find. Queen greeted me at the door and the cheesecake was beautifully decorated. Queen also included a written thank you card along with a chocolate-nice touch! The cheesecake had a layer of sweet cream cheese with cute little marshmallows and whipped cream on top of a layer of perfectly sweetened sweet potato. The crust was also an amazing graham cracker cookie! My family and friends devoured this cheesecake! Luckily I did manage did get a slice and it was just melt in your mouth awesomeness! I am so looking forward to trying out some other goodies. Queen offers cakes and cupcakes along with her wonderful cheesecakes. I think I started a new holiday tradition!

I ordered 4 cheesecakes from Queen and they were all delicious! I even asked if sold cheesecake by…read morethe slices or frozen cheesecake pops. She told me that it would be coming soon! I love supporting women in business and I read all the reviews and research the companies before doing business with them. I will continue to support this business!!!

Donut's are on point with a hot cup of coffee you can't go wrong I had three withthe yellow cream…read morefilling with jelly on top

The fact that this isn't rated 5 full stars, or by more than just a few people, tells me I need to…read morestop what I'm doing and move here. I've never been to a Mexican bakery, or really had much authentic Mexican food available to me, but we'd been staying in the area for a few weeks. One day after a very long morning, we saw this bakery and made the very rookie move of walking in absolutely starving. Neither of us had the other to talk us down, we grabbed a tray and just started piling things onto it. We managed to stop ourselves at six pastries, but still with a sense of remorse, not having planned on spending so much money on baked goods. They rang us up and charged us $11.12. We walked out of there with a bag about as heavy as any meal we'd ordered wondering if they've made a mistake or if these are just garbage pastries we just bought. The pricing just felt unrealistically low for what we got. We took the goods home and ate them throughout the day, and into the next. Not a single complaint. In fact, why is this place seemingly not so big a deal? I think we made a scene with our excitement as we walked in and made a few laps, deciding what to get. We went to a lot of places and found a lot of great food while in the area, but I think this place was the most exciting find. We left on Easter Sunday, and figured we'd give the place a try. They were open! This time we knew we'd never have another shot at this place so we went all out. Ten pastries (each one better than the last), two tamales, freaking $15.48. We absolutely fail to see what the not-so-big deal is about this place. Maybe it's par for the course for the area, or for Mexican bakeries in general. But if all you know is $2-3 per item starting price for mediocre baked goods, make sure to stop here while you're in the area and go nuts.

Sweet Crimes Bakery is proof that gluten-free food can be seriously delicious! Everything I tried…read morewas so good, especially the cinnamon bun, which was honestly one of the best gluten-free cinnamon buns I've had. I also tried the vegan chocolate donut holes, chocolate chip cookie, lemon bar, and bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich, and everything was delicious. I love that they're a dedicated 100% gluten-free bakery with vegan options too. If you think gluten-free means boring, Sweet Crimes will definitely change your mind. Highly recommend checking them out!

Gluten Free Bakery in DC that is criminally delicious? Sign me up for Sweet Crimes…read more Came here looking for a delectable treat and did this spot deliver! We got a 6 pack of varying flavors. All were great! Service was quick and the bakery decor itself was awesome. Will return when we are in the area.

This is the closest NBC to me so I've been a few times for different reasons. They usually have…read moreother customers there when I go but the service is always quick. It's clean and well stocked. The cakes are flavorful and moist. I'm already planning a trip back a bundlet.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is one of my favorite dessert shops. They always have a seasonal flavor, but…read morekeep the fan favorites. They can be a little expensive if you're buying for a group, but it's always a crowd pleaser. This particular order included the seasonal "Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl" which was delicious. If you have a sweet tooth, go head and check them out.

Tons of sweet treat options (also have savoy options but didn't try that lunch counter) and great…read moreprices, fun atmosphere and nice people

Feliz navidad! Fuimos el día 24 para recoger unos pan francés. Que ocupado estaban pero me encantó…read morela organización que tuvieron para no acumular tantos clientes adentro de la panadería. Los precios son perfectos para pan dulces y francés. Aún estuve un poco triste por la falta de opciones de bebidas y comidas. Por lo menos hubieran puesto una carta en la puerta que no habrá comida para vender ni ciertas bebidas.