Life-changing donuts, hands down the best in the DMV -- and I've tried almost all of them in my…read morequest to find donuts that measure up to my former city. The owners are lovely people, too. I will happily pay a premium for these high-quality baked goods from a local business. Try the rosewater buttercream, my favorite, then walk next door to Peregrine coffee for a latte for a perfect breakfast.

Hey friends! I was actually searching Yelp for matcha and came across this place. Even though they…read moredon't have matcha haha! They were some of the best doughnuts I've had! Bonus points for being a Black-owned spot! They have about 10 different flavors to try and all donuts are handmade with brioche dough. When I went at about 2pm they had limited stock left. So I tried the apple cider, cookies and cream and cinnamon streusel. From least favorite to favorite: cookies and cream, cinnamon streusel, apple cider. The cookies and cream had a hint of saltiness that threw off my palette. The cinnamon streusel was delicious, perfect for anyone that doesn't want an overly sweet treat, the apple cider was soooo good, my favorite part was the buttercream icing. My only distaste is that the dough was a little tough and not airy. +Customer service was great. I definitely will return anytime I'm back at Union Market. I hope you enjoy.

My friends and I decided to visit after watching the Commanders game at Throw Social…read moreAll I can say is suprisingly good !! My friends tried the fish & salmon Very good! I bought the shrimp po' boy and a banana split Ive been to New Orleans & this ranks very close Very crispy shrimp but not hard and the shrimp sandwich comes "dressed" just like Nawlins Kudos to the chef!

Came for the party, stayed for the burger!…read more I visited Ivy City Smokehouse for a morning party, and I loved that the restaurant was open and serving food while we were partying because priorities! I don't typically eat beef, but every now and then I see a good-looking burger and all bets are off. Ivy City Smokehouse had a double-patty cheeseburger topped with cabbage salad and Russian dressing, served with fries. I'm not usually a Russian dressing girl, so I skipped it and went with good old ketchup instead. Y'all... this burger was SO GOOD. And HUGE! The fries were hot, crispy, and really good too, but I only ate a few because I was absolutely determined to finish that entire burger. Mission accomplished. The restaurant itself is pretty large with both indoor and outdoor seating. Since there was a party happening, there weren't many tables set up for dining, but we managed to snag one. The lines were long and food took a little while since everyone had to order both drinks and food through the bar, but the staff handled the crowd really well. They remained patient and attentive, and whether we needed ketchup, salt, pepper, or extra napkins, they made it happen. Usually the camera eats first, but I was so hungry that I jumped right in before even thinking about a picture. I've lived nearby for years and somehow never made it to Ivy City Smokehouse, but after that burger? I'll definitely be back!

Tried some of the flavors they were very sweet. We just got cookies and cream which was their best…read moreseller. It was perfect for the hot day but my favorite was their super thin snickerdoodle cookie! It was soo amazing !!

Nice ice cream, and good variety! I've enjoyed their ice cream sandwiches especially. Try to catch…read morethem on a day they have cinnamon rolls especially!!

The gelato here is great. This location usually has the exclusive flavors. I tried the butterfinger…read moresoft serve and the Yellow x Dolcezza pistachio sundae last year. The pistachio sundae was amazing. I hope they bring that one back! I love that they use locally sourced ingredients and have a portion of their menu focused on seasonal ingredients. It's also cool that they collaborate with local restaurants to come up with very unique items. The H street location is conveniently located between Whole Foods and Solid State Bookstore. I usually stop here after grabbing groceries. They share a space with The Apollo apartment building so you can sit in the apartment's lobby, which is beautifully decorated, or sit inside Dolcezza itself. The ceiling in this place is stunning. The staff will gladly give you samples of the gelato if you're stumped on what to order.

If you want to try a gelato that has friendly customer service, a cute ambiance, and delicious…read moregelato, this place is it. They have too many varieties to share, but I will provide some examples: Coffee and cookies, mascarpone and berries, bananas foster, peanut butter chip, dulce de leche chip and so much more. And the most wonderful part is there is no limit on how many you can sample so SAMPLE away. Enjoy everyone! :)

Always good pies and music is solid too- 10/10…read moreGo there Eat Chill Jam Out //////////////////////// /////////////////////// ////////////////////// (Is this 85 characters yet??)

I can always appreciate non-ice cream dessert establishments in the DMV. Although I find their pie…read moreslices to be steep in price, I find their assortment of flavors superior compared to other establishments. The service here is very fast and the staff members are always friendly. I also forget how big the establishment is in the inside... it's a lot bigger than one would expect. In terms of flavors, I am a sweets guy. I personally don't recommend the Berger flavor as it's a flavor you'll either love or hate. But honestly the pie itself is great. Support local businesses!

Could not have been better. She Listened to what we needed and gave us an absolutely Delicious…read morecake, deep chocolate with a creamy vanilla bean buttercream with gold flakes to decorate. Simple & classic is the hardest to perfect & it was exactly to our specifications and hand delivered at no extra charge. The price was Very reasonable too. Spread the word. Places like this are few and far between.

Always try to get birthday cakes from here. Flavor is always on point, frosting is not insanely…read moresweet, and I find that the cake is relatively light (I.e. not dense). There are an assortment of other desserts, as well.

Anybody who knows me knows I love a good cookie. I was on my way out when I saw Bee J's Cookies. I…read morehopped in line immediately. There was only one person in front of me but the transaction was SO SLOW. I patiently waited my turn but a quick acknowledgment or eye contact from the person at the register would have gone such a long way. I ordered a chocolate chip cookie for myself and a snickerdoodle for my daughter. Both cookies were tasty. I had my eyes on the s'mores cookie so that'll be at the top of my list on the next trip.

Third stop on the cookie excursion in D.C. I took a chocolate chip cookie and a snickerdoodle…read morecookie with me. Both were a let down. The snickerdoodle was okay, but I have had far better. The flavors didn't come through for both cookies. The chocolate chip cookie was flat also and missing the key ingredients that make a chocolate chip cookie great like brown sugar. I didn't think it would be this challenging to find a good solid cookie.

Good Day Good People!! There is this cookie spot called Captain Cookie that I've already STAMPED!!…read moreThey have a new brick n mortar in Virginia. I got invited, I went, and my DOPE co-workers @theskinnifoodwhore AND @typicalblaqueen were there...FOLLOW THEM!! . Where I am: @captiancookiedc . Location Reviewed: 2200 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington V.A. . Menu Includes: Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Snickerdoodle, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Ginger, Vegan Chocolate Chip, & Funfetti Cookies. Cookie Dough, Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Salted Caramel, Coffee Ice Creams, & Milkshakes, Milk, Soda Floats & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Ice Cream Sandwich (with chocolate chip cookies, Oreo, & salted caramel ice cream $7). STAMP!! Creamy ice cream with a distinctive taste, and warm delicious cookies...WINNING!! Their Cookies (one of each cookie aforementioned $2 each, 9 for 1/2 dozen, or 13 for $18). STAMP every last one of these jonts!! Soft, sweet, & huge!! Their Edible Cookie Dough (Funfetti $4). STAMP!! Not to be confused with T.H.C edibles, their cookie dough is sweet, & scrumptious!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Rough . Music: NorthEast Groovers- YouTube-NEG Pocket (Smoke Solo) . Recommendations: Every last cookie was STAMPED!! Get that cookie dough too!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Amazing cookies and ice cream that Cookie Monster loves. I used to get them by my work at the US…read moreDepartment of Education which was a job that sadly came to an end due to the RIFs. The staff was nice to give me and my wife a free ice cream cookie sandwich to share, either due to me sharing that or the fact there was a family picnic at the park next to this food hall. We ended up getting their cookie socks as a thank you. Looking forward to returning here and/or visiting their other locations or trucks.

One of my absolute favorite cocktail bars in DC, and probably of all time! Feels like a bar…read morestraight out of Mexico City, with an intimate vibe and cool, natural decor. Everything here is top notch, from the drinks to the service. I've been twice, both times without a reservation since we went on the later side, and we were seated within just a few minutes. You can tell the bartenders put a lot of care into what they do - from explaining what goes in the drinks, to even explaining the best ways to enjoy them. Lights of the Night Market is super special. It's perfectly balanced and an experience to sip on - savory, smoky, earthy, and a touch of sweet. Run Bing with Nai Nai and Cafe de Olla (their play on clarified milk punch and an espresso martini) were also great. Such fun little touches too, like candies that come with some drinks. My friends enjoyed Sabanetas and A Trevete Te Te last time. The baked Alaska shaved ice is also one of the best desserts I've ever had - layers of flavor and texture and again, an experience to eat! I love everything about this place, can't wait to go back and try more of the food.

We had dinner planned nearby and I saw this place on the map. There's a $20 reservation charge but…read moreit gets applied to the final bill! Definitely recommend reserving since the space is smaller so walkins seem harder to grab. We were sat at the bar and I loved the space and decor. The lighting was really nice and cozy. The staff were really helpful with recommending items. I gave a flavor profile I was looking for and he recommended lights of night market Light of the night market: if you're a coconut water of pandan fan, this cocktail was so good and so smooth. It was really refreshing and had a nice Smokey flavor as well. The aftertaste was of the pandan and coconut and it was sweet without being sweet at the same time. Totally recommend to anyone looking for a "sweet" drink that isn't also overly sweet or syrupy A travete te te is a great punchy tart cocktail with guava as the main flavor. This one was really summery and paired really well with the shaved ice (also guava) The star for us was the baked Alaska. Initially the photos online is what drew me to this and I was okay if it was gimmicky but omg this has genuinely been one of the best desserts I've had in a really long time. The outside is toasted marshmallows and inside is really delicate shaved iced with guava syrup. At the bottom there's matcha cream with like a chunky strawberry jam and coconut jellies. Literally kept getting better as we ate. I usually find marshmallows too sweet but paired with the rest of the dessert it was all so nicely balanced. Would 10/10 come back just for this.

It's great to support local non-profits, especially when food is involved! I am happy to visit a…read moreplace that promotes freshly made products while serving to community members. I ended up getting the biscuit and chocolate chip cookie. Definitely great grabs and will definitely have to buy more products in the future. Inside and outside, there's no seating so be mindful of that. I also had a great conversation with the cashier. Will definitely be coming back again

I went here for the first time a week ago…read more Delicious baked goods and friendly staff. I got a sampling: cinnamon bun, cheese danish, a couple chocolate chip cookies, and some mini muffins. Everything was delicious! Very buttery. Even the day old items were fresh! The staff was very friendly. I don't know they plan to have seating but it's a lovely place. Bright and great energy! And it's a nonprofit. Here's the menu. They aren't open on Sunday.