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Had my chimney cake virginity taken here and honestly I get the hype…read more I came with friends who've all had chimney cake in Europe so I was the only one without the proper connection... aka the designated newbie lmfao. But Lumiere's understood the assignment. It's warm, sweet, and dangerously easy to inhale, and the whole thing is gloriously messy in the best freaking possible way. If you've never had a chimney cake before, this is a solid place to lose your chimney cake innocence. It SLAPPED! Staff is also very nice :)

So good! I had stopped here after seeing it on TikTok. It's a little stand along the Wharf with not…read moretoo many tables around, so I took mine for a little stroll. Loved the cinnamon sugar and added strawberries to the bottom of the Dubai chimney cone. The soft serve was amazing. It was around $14, but I thought it was worth it and a good portion. The one thing I noticed though was that one of the workers was wearing gloves, touched his phone, and then touched the cone of the person who ordered in front of me. 2026 #14

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Praline Bakery

3.5(113 reviews)

Tried a couple of croissants and although they were fine, there was nothing memorable about them…read more Also ordered an espresso, but it was too hot for the paper cup. Eating by the water was nice.

Initially I was disappointed because one would assume with that name you could purchase…read more... Pralines!! lol. No pralines Their macaron selection is amazing!! They are made with almond flour. So they are gluten free. I went there 5 out of 7 days!! Raspberry and lemon were wonderful. They also had a delicate gluten free almond lemon cake. A little pricey but delicious. The people working there were very sweet and quick to answer questions. It's down at the wharf. There are swings and seats out on the pier which was a great place to enjoy my treats!!

Coffees and Lemon Square.

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Inside Wall

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

4.2(55 reviews)

0.9 mi

My girlfriend and I split a medium. I had this ice cream back at home, so I wanted my gf to…read moreexperience the nostalgia. Expensive ice cream, but very solid. We got the cookies and cream and trip chocolate Would get if no cheaper options around

This place smells so good and there's a variety of goodies from ice cream to popcorn to fudge and…read moremore. Sampled a variety of ice cream and settled on the cookie dough. The ice cream and even the sorbet is very creamy. The in store made waffle cones are a must. One star is missing because I had my mind set on cookies and cream, but they were out! Also, I asked to get two flavors in my cup, but was told they could only scoop one flavor per cup. Most places let you do 2 flavors in one cup. Also got the milk chocolate sea salt pecan clusters, which were satisfying.

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Colada Shop

4.0(388 reviews)

I always hit this spot when I'm seeing a show at the Anthem!…read more Delicious (but a bit pricy) Cuban food, cocktails, and coffee. What keeps me coming back time and time again are their double-fried tostones. The texture and flavor is absolutely insane, and the sauce it comes with is to die for. I've also tried their Cuban sandwich, which is hot, melty, and scrumptious. The shop itself is bright and modern, and even has a small outdoor patio section. I will definitely be back when I have more shows at The Wharf in DC!

Due to the Cherry Blossom Festival, the shop was extremely crowded, and I wasn't able to fully…read moreenjoy my experience. The staff seemed a bit overburdened trying to keep up with orders and get everything out in time. That said, the young man and woman who prepared my order were kind and very focused on doing their best. I definitely plan to return and give them another try under less hectic conditions. This location is an entire vibe. It's tucked down a painted alley that leads you to a side entrance, which I actually preferred over the front. Parking is what it is at the Wharf, but I recommend parking near the museum and walking over. Once inside, you're met with gorgeous decor and a thoughtfully designed space that feels like a Spanish-style bar set in nature. The tile, the color palette, and the food and drink options all come together beautifully. I ordered the Carrot Cake Con Leche, which came out to about $8 after tax. It was tasty and a great treat after my morning run. It did take about 15 to 20 minutes to receive my order, but given how busy it was, that felt understandable. I'm looking forward to returning and experiencing it at a calmer time.

Tostada - traditional toasted cuban bread with butter & a delicious guava marmalade.

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Camp Wharf

4.3(15 reviews)

1.1 mi

We stopped here after ice skating. My kid is a Cub Scout so he's all into s'mores and campfires. A…read morebit on the pricey side but it's fun and comunal. Worth checking out. Keep in mind they are cashless.

I've wanted to check this out and finally did this evening. Ordered a 4 pack of s'mores ($17) and…read morewas able to use Apple Pay to pay. The fire pit itself is a bit small and I wish it had more logs so it gave off more heat, but perhaps it's a safety thing. You get very long sticks and very large marshmallow. The marshmallows are almost too big because the insides don't get melted and it's difficult to slide it off the stick. It was a bit messy but it was fun and delicious! I would definitely recommend as a fun wintertime activity.

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Pitango Gelato & Coffee

4.6(19 reviews)

0.9 mi

The service was friendly and the shop we cute. I ordered a mocha which was ok, it needed a little…read moremore mocha flavor. I tasted the mojito sorbet (which was delish) and the stracciatella gelato - the item I'm coming back for when it warms up!

I had a lovely time stopping here for a quick sweet treat before my concert at The Anthem. It's…read morelocated at a far end of The Wharf and wasn't too busy on a Tuesday evening. My friend who used to live in Baltimore told me her and her mom loved Pitango. She is gluten-free and pretty much all of their gelatos are gluten free. They also had a large selection of dairy-free options too. It's a tiny shop, but there are what feels like over 20 flavors to pick from. The person who was working there was extremely kind and let us try whatever wanted. I tried the dark chocolate and bacio flavors and ended up choosing those as my gelato for the evening. The smallest cup was a regular and came out to able $9 with tip. There was a lot of seating options outside. I'd recommend this spot for a sweet treat.

Bar

Another angle

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E-Tea

3.8(136 reviews)

Food Got the matcha latte with boba and it was so nice and creamy. While this is boba matcha,…read morewhich is usually premade it was nicely balanced and the boba was nice and chewy. I do wish there was a bit more boba in the drink for the price, but I appreciated the drink overall. Service Order at a kiosk and then they will call your number and then you can take it. The menu is all above you on the screens and the register has a sign for you to order on the screen, rather than go to the person making the drink. Ambiance They have a few chairs to sit down, but no tables or restroom for you to use.

This place is cute and nice to have in an expensive area like this that lacks Asian places. The…read morealien theming is an interesting theme that's fun and stands out. I ordered some brown sugar boba and it was underwhelming. I'm not sure how to describe it, but it wasn't giving fresh brown sugar. The boba was pretty bland too. Maybe it was because we went an hour before closing. The Taro Smoothie tasted good, not too watery nor artificial. The Dream of Sakura dessert looks cool, but it's nothing special, to be honest. It's more for decoration than actually eating, because the ingredients/toppings are basic. I'd probably come back here to try other drinks and desserts.

Mango Go Purple

Mango Pomelo

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Southwest Soda Pop Shop

4.0(100 reviews)

1.2 mi

The cutest ice cream shop, a hole in the wall at the Wharf. And it is black owned. The shop offers…read morea variety of goodies from ice cream to hot dogs - a quick bite type of situation. I ordered 2 scoops of the rainbow sorbet that was mix of variety of flavors. I wish they offered separate flavors like pineapple, blueberry, etc. More non-dairy would be the best. The service was quick and efficient. They make your orde while you are at the cashier which is really effective. It is location right across from the seafood shacks, so you cannot miss! And there are high top tables available to eat.

I've been meaning to try Southwest Soda Pop Shop for a while, and it didn't not disappoint. They…read morehave sweet items like ice cream and shakes, as well as savory items like burgers. I got a cookies and cream milkshake, and it tasted excellent. It also had really big chunks of Oreo cookies - the biggest I've ever seen. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth giving it a try! The service was also great!

Cookies and Cream Milkshake

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Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen

3.9(473 reviews)

0.9 mi

We preordered sandwiches in advance for a large group, so when we arrived extremely late from our…read moreflight, they had been nice enough to package up all of our sandwiches and salads to go. There were plenty of tables outside overlooking the wharf. Despite our lateness, my fish sandwich was shockingly good. The tater tots were still crispy and nicely seasoned as well.

I was really looking forward to trying this place before I left DC. Maybe I put it on a pedestal…read morebecause I thought it was just okay. I went on a Monday before noon so it wasn't really busy. I will say the space is really open and modern which I liked and it's located within the Waterfront. My friend and I ordered a few dishes to share: Biscuits, Shrimp and Grits, and the Berry French Toast. Only one biscuit was soft and fluffy. The other was pretty dry and hard so we didn't finish it. The honey butter (I believe) was light and did compliment the biscuit very well. I just wished we could've enjoyed the same consistency across the two biscuits we ordered. The shrimp and grits was a solid portion. They didn't skimp on the jumbo shrimp or the sausage and this is definitely a dish you can share. I thought it was a little too salty for my taste but again, the meat in this dish was seasoned well. They used challah bread for their french toast which made it nice and dough-y. I thought this was the best dish that we ordered and again, can definitely be shared between two people. It's sweet on it's own, so if you don't have that extra sweet tooth, you won't need to add the syrup. I'd like to try this place again the next time I'm in town and maybe try out their mimosas and other entrees.

Interior/ Entrance

Chocolate cake

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Cheesecake Pancakes

Bistro Du Jour

3.8(289 reviews)

1.1 mi

Ouuu I loved this place! Not sure what I expected but the food was great. I've been here twice now,…read moreonce for brunch and then happy hour. I ordered the Plait Americain and I enjoyed that for brunch. Happy hour took me by surprise got a nice burger for like $14 and then French 75 for $8, let me tell you those were the strongest French 75 I've ever had. It had me knocked out for 6 hours straight! I think service could be better, waitress could have been more attentive during brunch time. Ambiance was cool but please why does a restaurant only have one bathroom??? So we had to wait in line to use the bathroom on busy days yeah that was annoying but overall good stuff

I wanted to love this place so much. I live next-door to it, so I've been looking forward to trying…read moreit. My sons treated me for Mother's Day. From the moment we arrived, the vibe was off. There was no excitement, positivity or welcoming words. No one in the restaurant said happy Mother's Day or even Hello - they looked exhausted and like they were just trying to get through the evening. Perhaps they were overwhelmed and understaffed, so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. The good: - clean seating area - quick check-in - espresso martinis and the French 75 were good cocktails - the vegan entree was good - the mashed potatoes were good The bad: - seated for three people at a table with two of the seats not fitting, one diner had to endure the meal with half of their back against a protruding wall and on a bench seam. - appetizer tray showed up missing one of the four appetizers, when we asked about it, they commented that they were out of it. They brought us some more cheese puffs. We would not have ordered that had we known. - we had to summon the waiter to take our entrée order well after the appetizers had been completely cleared - we had to share Waters when we could not get refills after trying a couple times - atmosphere was bland, didn't seem like effort went into the decor or the experience The ugly: - their signature dish was ordered medium rare: it could not be cut with the table knife and there was no steak knife because it's supposed to be a melt in your mouth dish. It was well done and had to be returned. From our seats, we could watch them inspecting it and talking while one of them rolls their eyes. They bring out another one that was cooked to order. - when we got the bill, they charged for both steaks which was an $82 charge. - again, we have to find somebody to help us with the check. There were no apologies and no offer for compensation for the appetizer, the service, the food, the overcharging, anything. It was really sad because that was to be a very special meal for me and it would be easy to at least try to make things right. :( Please know there are other things I am not including in this review because we are a family that has all worked in the service industry. I hate giving a negative review, but no way around this one. And, yes... my son left a substantial tip. We aren't jerks. :)