Love this spot! The Bananakick Latte is amazing, and the cafe itself has a wonderful, cozy atmosphere. The service was top-notch--everyone was so friendly and attentive. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the Annandale area! read more

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Very modern, futuristic looking bakery & cafe with surprisingly affordable pastries. Drinks are health-focused and aren't super sweet. Default sweetness is 60%, and if you think that is still too much for you then you can always adjust. Sizing of the drinks here is interesting- only venti or trenta which is big size and even bigger size lol. There are no smalls here! The trenta you can probably share between two people. I got the trenta to try and for the aesthetics of my photos but it was a lot to drink for one person. The tokyo rolls are very yummy and the whipped cream that's in it is very light. The interior is extremely spacious in here with indoor and outdoor seating. They pay attention to detail here. Even your utensils come in cute custom store packaging and there are even wet wipes in addition to the napkins to use. A spot i'll add to my rotation of spots for sure. read more

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I had some free time on my day off, so I decided to check this spot out since it's been all over instagram. I figured the hype would've died down by now, but when I came on a Saturday around 2 PM, the parking lot was still packed. they share parking with other stores, so we ended up parking by the paint shop next door. They have a few outdoor tables and some indoor seating. I was expecting a bigger bakery selection, and the huge bear decoration in the middle takes up a lot of space.... The place definitely looks like they invested a lot into the decor. Overall, I didn't really love most of the items I got, and I'd probably just go to Tours les Jours down the street instead. The choco twist was really good though! read more

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My friend sent me a reel on Instagram about this Cafe in Annadale, Virginia called Dessert 39. Apparently, this is the first one outside of South Korea. So we decided to try them out. I had used Google Maps to see where it was located at. Since Google Maps doesn't update photos frequently, referring original spot was called Manoa. The location could be considered in the cut because of you're not paying attention, you could miss it. So when we get there, the decorum was bright and welcoming. They had quite a few customers too. We gazed upon the pastries that they had, which wasn't a lot at that time, probably because they were busy earlier. So we found three pastries to try and got a Strawberry Yogurt Latte and a Peach Green Apple Iced Tea to try out. The three pastries were a vegan croquette, a chocolate and pistachio cream filled donut, and one that was twisted. The drinks were good with a 60 % sweet level as their default. The vegan croquette was okay, but the other two pastries were good. The service was great too read more

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Dessert 39 started their soft opening early April and was still in this phase when we went last Wednesday after dinner. Most pastries were out by the time we arrived, so I'd definitely recommend coming early if you can! Between the two of us, we split a roll slice and got our own salt bread. GREEN TEA TOKYO ROLL SLICE - 6 I like more cake than cream, and this roll slice was 90% cream and 10% cake. While it wasn't too sweet, my friend and I left 40% of the cream. Not worth it for the price. SALT BREAD - 3.39 I'm glad salt bread is starting to pop up in the area. For the price, it's pretty solid. However, it's not as crispy as I hoped, a bit too dense for my liking. But I'm willing to overlook this since we did buy it an hour before closing. I imagine it'd be better fresh out of the oven. AMERICANO (VENTI) - 4.90 Initially, I wanted their grande (4), but they said they only had venti. I'm unsure why they didn't have their grande size available -- an Americano is literally just espresso shot + water + ice. Their coffee is made using Onyx beans, which is bougie, but I appreciate good quality coffee. However, the Americano tasted kind of burnt, which wasn't great. It was worth a visit, but I'll wait until they're opened longer before coming back. The ambiance is unique, more modern -- the chrome and silver decor can be a bit overwhelming, but that aesthetic is what draws in so many people! read more

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Stopped by Dessert 39 to check out the new bakery and wow--this place is beautiful. The interior is clean, bright, and thoughtfully designed, making it feel like a little escape the moment you walk in. We tried a variety of pastries, and honestly... every single one was delicious. Perfectly balanced flavors, not overly sweet, and everything tasted fresh. It's rare to go somewhere new and have zero complaints, but this was truly a "no notes" experience. If you're into Korean-style desserts or just looking for a spot that delivers both aesthetic and quality, this one is absolutely worth the visit. Definitely coming back to try more. read more

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Great dessert from a Korean cafe/bakery. Very chic interior design and they have an inflatable bunny which attracts a lot of young kids. There is a variety of pastries and cakes and coffee/tea for purchase. We go to tous les jours nearby a lot so I think they are pretty much complementary. Parking is tight and it's not the easiest turn from little river turnpike when it's rush hour or on the weekend. But other than that will recommend! read more

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While I appreciate the aesthetics here, I wasn't feeling their pastries or drinks. The boba was undercooked and the pastry case didn't look appealing. Most things looked dry/stale like they'd been there a while which was surprising giving how many people were in the store. I tried their Tokyo Roll just to justify the 1 hr line but the cream seemed off and I didn't finish it. The potential is there though! They are still in their soft opening though and I know they're big in Korea so I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and try again...just maybe in a couple months after the line dies down a bit. read more

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Dessert 39 is the first U.S. location, and has taken over what was once Manoa Bakery. We were super excited about them opening, and decided to trek out to try out their drinks and pastries! Just like any other Korean bakery, you grab a tray and line it up with the parchment paper; grab a pair of tongs and choose from their selection - we went for: +the salt bread +a pecan cluster cookie +the salt bread loaf - definitely our favorite, especially when it comes right out of the kitchen +and, a cream-filled donut (from their refrigerated section) For the drinks, the soft opening is only offering one size (the Venti); they have coffee, frappes, ades, smoothies, signature lattes/milk teas, ice tea, and even low cal options for lattes and smoothies. We ordered: +the Jeju Matcha Latte +the Banana Kick Milk Latte +and, the Peach Green Apple iced tea All were requested with light ice and were well-prepared; however, the lattes, while milky and creamy, can be inconsistent, as we found some of the drinks with the sugar not fully blended it - we ended up swallowing sugar granules, which is not that great. The iced tea was refreshing - the first time, it was a bright neon green color; on the next visit, it was the usual brown tea color, which was interesting; both times, it was tasty. Can't wait for their jumbo-sized reusable cup to be available! Staff and service were both kind and friendly! The place had a good amount of seating arrangements; the silver decor and the clean aesthetics were great! The place does get packed, and the long lines have been pretty consistent. Parking is available in the small shared plaza lot, but it can be pretty tight! +refreshing drinks +friendly and kind staff +seating available +tight parking read more

TLDR: Worth a visit. The best thing about this place is their ambiance! Very spacious and lots of room for studying / cafe dates! The aesthetics are modern yet cozy! The pastries were okay, we got the almond croissant and the creme filled donut, and they're definitely on the sweeter side. The Tokyo Roll was really good as well. The drinks shined out the most with unique yet yummy flavours! read more

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A new bakery to add to the rotation - this replaced the former Manoa. We went during soft opening and there was a line out the door. There needs to be 2 cashiers - line is held up due to check out. Bread smelled delicious the moment you walk through the door and there are plenty of options. We tried several different assortments and everything was delicious, especially the salt bread loaf. We also tried a couple of drinks - wish the drinks were less sweet (more Asian style). Love misugaru and great to have a latte option but it was very sweet. Plenty of seating in the cafe and the staff is all very accommodating and pleasant. We'll be back! read more

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Another bakery in Annandale, but definitely unlike the others. The atmosphere: Dessert 39 has a sleek chrome and silver theme with touches of greenery throughout the space. It is much larger than many other bakeries in the area and offers a good amount of seating. Parking is limited! The food: They offer unique pastries you would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. I loved the custard-filled churro and the Green Tea Roll Cake. The roll cake had such a light, airy cream that made it addictive. I just wish there had been a better cake-to-cream ratio, since most of it was cream. The croissant was delicious, flaky, and perfect for sharing. I also ordered the Strawberry Yogurt Latte, which was refreshing and delicious. The service: Since I visited during the soft opening phase, it was extremely packed. The line took about 30 minutes, and we spent another 45 minutes inside between checkout and waiting for our drinks. I would definitely come back once the lines calm down. I also appreciated the owner coming around and offering us samples of the omelettes. read more

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I have been here like 5+ times since I live in the area. The space is open, modern, and very pleasing! There's space to line up for cashier, and seats along the wall and the back for studying/talking. Lots of outlets for charging and great sunlight. It can get loud bc it is a cafe, so if you are working, wear headphones (obvi). My favorite drinks would be the peach tea, strawberry yogurt, and the misugaru latte. My favorite breads are definitely the salt bread and anything chocolate. read more

The aesthetic in here is really nice! I love how there's plenty of comfy seating, bright lighting, and lots of greenery along with the large cute bunny decor at the front. The workers are nice and our drinks came out fairly quick. The pastries and drinks themselves were alright. A lot of the pastries had way too much cream and not enough flavor. My friends did not enjoy their tart mango drinks. The strawberry drink tasted more just like milk. This is a nice hangout spot with friends, however the menu items can definitely improve. read more

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Decided to check this place out for its soft opening on a Friday afternoon, and it was super packed. The earlier sort opening during the middle of the week was nearly empty, and I kinda wish I had gone before. We tried some roll cakes, cappuccino, and strawberry yogurt smoothie. It was pretty good. Gotta say the bakery/cafe is very hip and modern looking, especially compared to the old Manoa space that Dessert 39 took over. Everything here looks new, light, open, and shiny! FYI, for the hot drinks, it's one size only cup for now. read more

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Okay, went in the we were wowed by it! My sister said it felt like ktown la and it tasted like it too! Churro was AMAZING!! We got the hotdog and it was little sugary well bc it's covered in sugar hahaha! But still very good!! We had 3 drinks- mango yogurt smoothie, black sesame latte, and grape are. Smoothie was the best, black sesame latte could use little more stronger black sesame flavor and grape add tasted like grape aid but sparkling. The salt bread was okay.. overall I do feel like it tastes good and I feel like I do need to try more. Service was good the whole thing with 2 corn dog, 1 slat bread, 1 churro and 3 drink was $36. Not bad! The place is really cute, clean, and really nice. I deco would go back and highly recommend it!! read more

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드디어 오픈해서 바로 가서 커피랑 소금빵 먹었어요. 인테리어 진짜 이쁘게 잘 해놨고 소금빵도 넘 맛있어요. 겉은 바싹하고 안엔 버터 많아서 맛있더라구요. 바나나킥 라떼도 진짜 바나나킥 맛나서 신기하고 맛있어요. 요기 완전 추천해요 분위기도 좋고 빵들도 맛있어서! read more

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I've thought of the salt bread all day! It was so delicious and made me feel like I was in Korea enjoying a fresh baked bread. From the outside this place looks so small and when you walk you're transported to a sleek modern cafe with so much space. Everyone was so friendly and were pumping out drinks! I recommend the salt bread and the fresh baked cookies. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the pastries! I can't wait to go back and try more read more

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They did an amazing job for the soft opening! I'm surprised they didn't run out of pastries. They even offered free samples while waiting. I loved the design and there's ample seating. The berry and cream croissant was sooooo good and filled with custard. I will definitely be back! read more

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I got salt bread, salt cream bread, and croffle. All bread were really tasty, we got them reheated and it tasted really nice and crispy. The service was good for how packed it was. Overall, a good experience! read more

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So disappointed, maybe bc my expectations were high. The salt bread and the croissants were actually really dry! And very pricey- $3.50 for a very small piece of salt bread. The cake was good though so maybe I'll go back when I need a cake but I won't be going back for the bread. read more

So excited for this cafe to open. We came when the had their pre-soft opening on 3/30/2026. They did an amazing job with the interior, updating the space with a more modern design. We got the Salt Bread, Chocolate Roll Cake, Banana Kick Latte, and Mango Yogurt Smoothie. The Salt Bread was one of the best I have had in the area with a great buttery taste and aroma. The Chocolate Roll Cake was had a light chocolate flavor and a whipped cream that was not too sweet. The Banana Kick Latte was the sweetest thing, but was very good and nostalgic. It even had some Banana Kick puffs in it. Last, but not least, the Mango Yogurt Smoothie was perfectly balanced with a nice amount of mango flavor. We really loved that the cups were also reusable. I would definitely recommend and cannot wait to return to try more goodies. read more

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Just opened!! Inside decoration is really modern and cool!! Couldn't order new drinks they had since it was not prepared yet but people who took my order and our group explained kindly and told us it will be ready next week. I ordered black sesame latte drink and was good!! Can't wait to try their other menu, bread, and other things they have read more

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Strawberry matcha latte is great~ Some of the orders/service was getting worked on during soft launch so excited to see the improvements read more

The beauty of the house, the customer service, the price, the affordability, thank you.

Great selection of desserts that you can't find in other Korean bakeries. Great service too. Highly recommend!

Loved this place! The drinks and desserts are super pretty and actually taste good too. The atmosphere is calm and perfect for a chill day

I visited dessert 39 today with my friend, the service is nice and the drink is so good and I will be happy to recommend to my friend and definitely visit again myself read more