Whoa!!! I purchased a classic cheesecake in a jar and man, the portion was just right! Not too…read moresweet. I'll come back and try their pumpkin cheesecake.

Super delicious! Bought it using delivery to Florida and they arrived cool and ready to eat! Great…read morecustomer service, super yummy dessert!

Almost Paradise...actually it was paradise!…read more Great ice cream flavors, wonderful customer service, and easy to get too! Stopped by a little before 6pm on a Friday evening and placed our order with a very friendly gentleman who explained the process We tried the following in pint sizes: Cookie Dough Cake Batter Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet Bourbon pecan pie Chocolate brownie All were delicious and freshly packed! I especially loved the cake batter and the strawberry lemonade sorbet! Can't wait to be back in the area to get more and try some different flavors.

Craving something creamy and cold on a late Summer Saturday evening and SO agreed to drive me to…read moreParadise. I've had my eye on the Bourbon Pecan Pie Ice Cream. We drove up, the door to the shop opened and we were greeted by an INCREDIBLE young man. So much energy! I love it. The ice cream is soooo creamy, maple-glazed chopped pecans in the Bourbon Vanilla ice cream and swirl of goodness, completed our evening.

Emily's fruit and ice/snow cones are absolutely fantastic! We stopped at the food truck location on…read moreRte 1 near Fairfield Inn Alexandria, Richmond Hwy Fort Belvoir, Alexandria, VA, 22306. They are parked near the Credit Union Bank. The family that owns and operates this business are friendly, hospitable, and super hard working. They get fresh tropical fruits daily and custom make everything to order. We had a large cup with watermelon, mango, bananas, and candied caramelized coconut. There are many fresh options to choose from. The flavor profile was so tasty and distinct, I could not put it down! This is made with fresh fruit not fake sugar syrups. We will go out of our way to make this a regular stop whenever traveling in the region. Thank you for a perfect, delicious, refreshing treat. I highly recommend giving Emily's a try.

Packed with ripe, juicy chunks of mango, my mangonada was a healthy-ish treat that was a mix of…read morespicy, sweet, smokey, and citrusy flavors. With it's tamarind straw, I felt like I was on a weekend trip to Los Angeles and not in an industrial complex in the middle of Springfield, Va. I was impressed with my visit here. The staff was friendly, the shop was spotless, and all of the fruit cups in their counter looked super fresh. They had several snack and plate options that looked inviting so I added a pupusa to my order as well. Honestly it doesn't get any better than this! I can't wait to bring my daughter in here the next time I am in the area because the minuta is calling her name.

On a whim, I decided to stop at Bruster's recently. There's a certain irony that Bruster's is…read moreright around the corner from my gym. I heard Bruster's before I saw Bruster's. They were piping out 80's alt-rock music (think 10,000 Maniacs) onto the street. Bruster's is strictly walk-up, no inside for customers. The ice cream menu is right above the order window, and espying Pistachio, I ordered from smiling friendly counter help a single scoop of Pistachio in a cup. My oh my, this was the best pistachio ice cream I've ever tucked away. This smooth ice cream had a pronounced pleasant pistachio flavor and plenty of pieces of pistachio as well. For the price, I thought the serving size was quite reasonable. Yes, I will be back.

Stopped here after dinner across the street and finally tried a sorbet flavor here - dragon fruit…read more It was tasty though a bit too sweet, taking away from the fruit flavor itself. Patient employees. Go enjoy

This place is outstanding. They have a wide variety of coffee, tea, sodas, rice, fruits,…read morevegetables, spices, and canned items such as sardines and anchovies (canned with Thai spices). They also have fresh sandwiches and salads for sale. The service is very good. If you have never had Thai food before, you need to check this out. The prices are very reasonable. Keep up the excellent work.

The Thai Shop caught our eyes when we were dining in a restaurant across the way. Thai markets…read moreoften have homemade desserts so we stopped by to browse and check out their sweets. We were greeted right away when we entered. The lady asked us if we were looking for anything specific. Desserts we say. She pointed out her array of fresh desserts. This market is clean and well stocked with Thai staples, and the desserts is just the gravy on top. We picked up Lod Chong and a box of taro pastries. I've never bought such a large container of Lod Chong like this, but no worries we got to enjoy it for 3 days in a row. Oh and btw the taro pastries were soooo good. Flaky, soft, taro-y and not too sweet. We had a positive first experience here and will definitely return for more desserts.

I didn't go there but the owner was really responsive on emails with a last minute request and that…read moregoes a long way. Thank you. I'll go there soon.

I ordered a special cake for my daughter's birthday. The cake was beautiful and delicious. This…read morecompany was a pleasure to work with. I look forward to the next special occasion in which we will need a cake!

I love pretty much all traditions of empanadas, from Dominican Pastelitos to Colombian styles, but…read moreI'm somewhat skeptical of fusion empanadas. So I was happily surprised by the empanadas at Empanadas De Mendoza. I orders their 3 empanadas and side combo which included a traditional beef, pineapple chicken, bbq pork, and French fries. The empanadas rappers were light and crispy and the fillings were generous and juicy. The fries were nicely seasoned. My favorite was the chicken and pork. My only complaint was that the empanadas are a little small and a bit pricey, but I get it - we're in a recession. Overall it was a great meal and I look forward to trying their food again.

When I tell you that the universe is always looking out I mean it! I have been having one hell of a…read moreweek and was about to go through my normal work-week what shall I make for my healthy dinner when I remembered that this food truck was coming to my apartment complex.... SCORE! I said although I've never had them, didn't even peek at them on Yelp :: GASP:: and have been spoiled by authentic empanadas growing up in the NYC area that I would still give them a shot bc I totally needed to eat some stress away and empanadas sounded like the perfect escape to do so. The line was fairly long for the truck but they had it running like a well oiled machine and the guy taking orders was super friendly which made waiting in the cold and dark totally worth it . I went with the 3 empanadas + a side so that I could totally truly give them a fair shot and see what they were working with. I opted for the Spicy Beef, Honey BBQ Pork and the 3 Cheese empanadas + the Chimichurri Fries as a side. OOOOOOOOOMMMGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!! Every morsel of these empanadas, those damn fries and the side dipping sauces were OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!! I literally devoured everything all by myself in under 15 minutes....and I am PROUD ! This place is legit and their flavors are magical! The spicy beef was spicy, the 3 cheeses were cheesy, the honey bbq was perfectly pulled pork like and those fries with the sauces were restaurant week worthy! I can't wait to try the other empanadas on their next go round and must say that my entire week is all better because of Empanadas De Mendoza

Mil hojas (Napoleon) There's just something magical about Rana Cafe Napoleon cake (Mil Hojas)--…read morethose flaky, golden pastry layers and silky vanilla custard that melt together perfectly. Every bite feels like comfort and elegance in one. Not too sweet, just rich enough -- and that yummy top glaze pure perfection. A dessert that never goes out of style. Pure elegance in every layer. Honestly, this one deserves its own love language. - "Warning: once you try it, you'll crave it forever. Just bought 5 more ‍ Excellent Service. The Ambiance fresh clean and quite

Grabbed a coffee while dealing with Virginia DMV, plenty of parking as it is located inside the…read moreshopping plaza. Friendly Staff with a simple look, clean and places to sit if needed. Reasonable prices and a selection of pastries. We went with a simple iced-coffee, nothing amazing, but okay. Cup was thin plastic so kind of flimsy. When in area will stop again & try some of the deserts.

Delicious food, fresh bread, and so many other options. I had the southwest (tuscan) chicken pesto…read morepanini, strawberry smoothie, and blueberry scone -- everything was on point. The place itself has a nice quiet vibe, good for studying, reading, etc. The customer service was stellar; many thanks to Nick and Skyler for making the experience even better and answering my questions with such a friendly and helpful manner. So happy to have stumbled on this place, and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend.

This place is amazing, great coffee and bakery items and Amazing customer service. The young ladies…read morehere are so helpful and kind. I would recommend if you're in the area looking for lunch or nice bakery treat!

f you're searching for authentic Jamaican food in Northern Virginia, Dutch Oven Jamaican Restaurant…read more& Market is a must try. The jerk chicken was perfectly grilled with that smoky Caribbean flavor and just the right amount of spice. The oxtail was incredibly tender and full of rich gravy that tasted amazing over the rice and peas. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. This is definitely one of the best Caribbean restaurants in the area.

First off let me apologize for not having any photos. I dug right into the food and had no idea…read morewhat I was in store for. OMG, that food knocked my socks off! Definitely the best Jamaican food I've ever had in my entire life! So authentic, with deep rich flavors while falling off the bone. We got the beef patties, rum cake, Stew Chicken, Curry Goat and the Oxtails. Wow, wow, wow! 10's across the board. This will absolutely be my new spot for authentic Jamaican food. The restaurant was super cute, and the vibe was on point with Jamaican music playing on the TV in the background. Just wish it was in a better location to really get the love that it so rightfully deserves. But all in all, I loved it!