My family has ordered an ube cake for my birthday for the past 6 years…read more And each year, I am dumbfounded by how DELICIOUS it is. Light, moist, not overly sweet...I am not exaggerating when I say I could finish the whole cake by myself in 3 days. It's just that good. And the staff always take great care to include the message requested by family. If you love ube, I highly suggest you consider ordering the ube cake from Bakeshop!

Finally visited all the Bakeshop locations!…read more As with the other locations this business is just so good! I enjoy the McLovin breakfast sandwiches and wash it down with a New Orleans Style coffee. And then will get a slice of PB Nutella pie to take home and eat later. Eventually I'll try the other items but these three are so good that it's hard to not get them every time I visit!

Really amazing cafe that differentiates itself by making their entire pastry case in-house. It was…read morereally hard to select anything to eat because all the pastries were fresh and beautifully baked with toasted with a rich golden brown. I got the savory pie that was stuffed with an unctuous gumbo filling made with creole spices, the holy trinity (onions, peppers, and celery), and a generous portion of chicken. The pie pastry had a perfect flaky crumb that held the filling together. A friend had their breakfast sandwich, which had a rustic and delightful tang from the inclusion of sourdough in the biscuit batter that paired well with the thick slab of egg and crispy bacon. Incredibly savory items. I'm always gravitated towards how well a cafe can do a savory menu and this exceed my expectations. Friends I came in with who got their coffee said that it was very delicious, and the baristas can make a beautiful frothy and rich matcha latte. Its both parts technical skills to pull coffee or whisk matcha and sourcing of high-quality ingredients. Drinks make up a large part of any cafe, so to do it well here in this neighborhood cafe is exceptional. The baristas are running that place like a tight ship! Tip well!

While parking is available in the lot behind the shopping strip this place is in (at the corner of…read morethe strip), it's not for the faint of heart. The spots are close together and the ratio of business to spots isn't good. There is a helpful parking guide on the street side entrance, although you can also access the place in the back from the parking lot. They have entrances on both the street and parking lot sides. Inside is clean and was pretty busy despite it being near closing time. I came for a Too Good To Go bag to try this place out. Overall, the baked items tasted good. However, it's not something I would purposely make a return trip for.

My favorite tea spot in Nova, please NEVER change your matcha quality. There's not many places in…read morethis area with good quality matcha. Once you have great matcha it's hard to ever go back, the taste is immediately noticeable. The service is always quick and the ambiance is cute! We tried the: Peach matcha (seasonal) Strawberry matcha Tiger macadamia matcha cookie Banana basque cheesecake All the above = 5/5 Can't wait for my next visit!!!!! Mind you we live 30 mins away, I come here just for matcha.

This place is not easy to find. Its front door is not on a Main Street but rather on a side road of…read morethe Main Street. The place is nice and gives small coffee shop vibe. I would definitely visit again as during my visit, a group of loud and obnoxious teens destroyed the ambiance. Rithy was very patient and friendly. He took the time to guide us through their menu and make his recommendations. This place is perfect for any matcha lover you know of. The iced Maple and sea salt matcha was delicious as well as the iced mango matcha. As they use ceremonial matcha, it is not pre-sweetened so if you love matcha without sugar, you can get it here. Although I took the order to go, if you choose to eat in, your drink is prepared in a ceramic mug. They have so many unique cheesecake flavors and the place I have seen that you can get basque cheesecake anytime of the year. The bathroom is a bit hard to find and locate. Additionally, it is a bit far from the location.

NSFC is a good spot to sit with a group and enjoy your time. It can get really crowded but they…read morehave so much well positioned space it's usually not a problem to find something if the weather is good for the outdoor areas. Sometimes the kitchen has bright spots, but it's worth exploring options just to see what you can find in a visit. One of their weakest spots typically is their coffee bar, where I just haven't found anything that has really hit. Have always wanted them to go curate a litttle more there over the years of retries. We usually opt for other beverages because of this recurring issue, which they offset by having a nice cooler set. We often come with books to slow the visit down.

Sorry, but I just don't get this place. The iced tea is fine. I ordered the Arnold Palmer and…read morereceived an empty cup. Evidently, you're supposed to pour your own. Why bother ordering types of drinks? They have a big jugs of tea and lemonade at the stand. We tried a couple of seasonal menu items. Ordered the ricotta pancakes with peach compote. Usually, the ricotta is baked into the pancakes in the recipes I see. These pancakes were totally dry with a huge wallop of ricotta spread on top with canned peaches on the side. Extremely dry. I had to go to the counter and ask for maple syrup. Still, I would definitely never order this again. The pancakes were not only dry, but also hard. The feta avocado spread with flatbread is spicy. It doesn't say that on the menu. The flatbread is nice, but the spread is a bit too spicy for my taste. At least the staff are friendly. Again, people love this place, I don't. This is the third time I've tried it. I won't be back.

The ice cream is delicious, and as soon as you walk through the door, there's a small space where…read moreyou can take a look at all the flavors. Since the shop is fairly small and doesn't have much seating, I recommend checking out the flavors posted on the glass door outside so you have an idea of what you want before going in. The staff was also very friendly and proactive. I was debating between two flavors, and they offered to let me try one before deciding. I'm so glad they did because I ended up choosing the other flavor--and it was definitely the right choice! Great ice cream, helpful staff, and a fun little local spot. I'll definitely be back!

Tiny ice cream shop with only a dozen or so flavors, no toppings, tiny waffle cones, and no seating…read moreinside, but that has high quality ice cream Only 4 or so customers can fit into the place at a time A few benches & seats outside The ice cream made my lips itch, which makes me believe that they were using some ingredient that I was allergic to, but I don't have any alergy that I am aware of so I'm not sure what that could have been from. I also got cookies & cream & cookie dough flavors, so it wasn't like I was trying anything too exotic...

Whimsical, thoughtful, elegant, and delightful. Fresh cut flowers, hot tea, tasty scones and…read morecream...every detail of today's Mother's Day tea was just ah-mazing!!!! Thank you Mrs. B and your lovely team!! Can't wait to be back!

Afternoon tea at Tea With Mrs. B felt like a nice change from the usual café visit. We had a pot of…read moretea with a selection of finger sandwiches, scones, and small desserts. The scones were warm and paired nicely with the clotted cream and jam, while the sandwiches offered a good mix of savory fillings. The tea selection was varied, and the setting had a cozy, old-fashioned charm that made it easy to relax and chat. A pleasant choice for a leisurely afternoon.

I've been to this cafe a few times and always end up getting their famous Godfrey's breakfast…read morecroissant with a latte. The food is consistently delicious, and the coffee is great too! It's definitely a nice spot for brunch and catching up with friends. The only downside for me is the noise level. The music tends to be a little too loud, and I feel like that makes everyone speak louder as well, so the overall atmosphere can get pretty loud. I was hoping to sit down and get some work done, but it was difficult to concentrate. I really enjoy the food and would definitely come back for brunch, but I'd love it even more if the music were turned down a little.

Elegant European cafe vibes! Come for the coffee and pastries…read more I recently had brunch here and the restaurant is beautiful and spacious, including a really nice outdoor patio. I had the breakfast croissant, which was yummy although the honey dijon mayo didn't add much except making it drippy, shrimp bowl, which was good on paper and in taste although the veggies were laden with butter, hummus and lavash (excellent), and dulce de leche pancakes (excellent). I like how eclectic the menu is with entrees ranging from omelettes to veggie/rice bowls. I think the standout items though are the croissants/pastries and the coffee. The service, while nice, was quite slow. Overall had a good experience.

Yummy spot for matcha! This time I got their hojicha and pistachios swirl. You can't taste the…read morepistachio, but the hojicha is strong. If you spend $30, you get a free matcha cake! Soft serve is also, so I recommend sharing. They have small tables inside if you're looking to sit.

The quality of the matcha here is great and is always such a beautifully vibrant green. Their…read morehojicha has such a deep roasted flavor without any bitterness. My absolute favorite though is the black sesame latte, it's packed with toasty sesame flavor without being grainy at all. This location in Falls Church will validate your parking, and their service is very quick which helps a lot! I do wish they offered their drinks with a larger variety of sweetness though. Currently their only options are 100%, 50%, and 0%, but even 50% for some of their drinks can be a little too sweet.

Delivery review ahead…read more I was craving a really good breakfast sandwich and this place delivered just that! When I talk about quality sandwiches, Semicolon cafe wins! The packaging was handled with care so both of my sandwiches arrived nice and hot. I ordered the B.E.L.T and a grilled cheese. The B.E.L.T was a conversation starter, the bread was buttery and smooth-melts right in your mouth after each bite. The egg with corn, never tried that combo but honey, it was fantastic!!!! The bacon was quite generous and prepared with the perfect crisp and the lettuce and tomatoes were fresh, complementing the sandwich. The sauce on top was a shining star! So much flavor spread evenly throughout the sandwich. My boyfriend loved his grilled cheese sandwich which came with bacon and spinach. Definitely glad that I found this place! I'll order again and this time I want to try their lattes.

Semicolon Cafe has become one of my go-to quick lunch spots, mainly because of the signature…read morebrioche grilled cheese. I've ordered it a handful of times now and I absolutely love it! It's simple, really good and one of those easy sandwiches to grab when you're in a time crunch. Parking can definitely be hit or miss since it's one of those retail spots tucked into an apartment community, which seems to be super common here in Falls Church. I also tried the chocolate bingsoo once, but unfortunately by the time it got to me it was pretty melted. I'd be willing to give it another try though, especially if I'm picking up my food in person next time. The couple of times I've gone, the lady working behind the counter has been very nice and helpful in her recommendations. Overall, it's a small, quaint little spot with plenty of outdoor seating, which would be really nice on a good weather day. I'll definitely keep coming back for that grilled cheese.

Loved the iced raspberry mocha and the pleasant wait staff. Will be returning soon with a friend.read more

Decided to stop here for breakfast on a Tuesday morning. You order at the counter and they bring…read moreyour order to your table. If you order coffee they give it to you to fix however you like at the counter, sort of next to where you order. The food was fantastic and I'm really glad we picked this restaurant to get breakfast!