We picked up one of The Tastry Shop's vanilla vegan cupcakes from Main Street Coffee and Treats in…read moreLaurel. Delicious cupcake! Yummy cake and nice frosting too. Very well made. And it's great to have a vegan option. We can't wait to get another next time we're in the area. And it's always nice to support a Black owned and Woman owned business. The owner's name is Samantha Hayes.

I tried the strawberry crunch cake. It was honestly the most delicious cake I've ever had. The cake…read morewas moist, with fresh strawberries and a nice crunch. The icing was just right. You have to order from this shop.

I ordered a few cupcakes from this location. And to be honest with you, some of them were a bit of…read morea hit or miss. I tried A banana pudding flavor that was actually very good and I truly enjoyed the flavors. It was definitely giving southern banana pudding. But then I try to red velvet and it was very dry so I wasn't a fan of it at all. I would still say try it out because one review shouldn't make you say yay or nay entirely if the experience is up in the air. Service was pretty good and the location is very cute and clean and inviting. A friend of mine also ordered a few cupcakes and I can't remember the flavors but there was one that was dry for her as well and wasn't very tasty. But the other two she said we're pretty good so yes I would say still try this spot out to see which flavors you may enjoy.

I absolutely love this place but it can be a little pricey. My favorite dessert is the dubai…read morechocolate chip cookie

You may not know...but this popcorn spot has been around for a minute (a while)!! Now she's on U…read morestreet with a dessert, & champagne bar coming soon!! This spots a MUST HAVE!! Trust... . Where I am: @poppinmess . Location Reviewed: 1301 U St., N.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Craft Popcorn, Desserts, Shakes (Champagne, Cocktails, & MORE coming soon) . Items Reviewed: Their Double Chocolate Bundt Cake (with fudge, caramel, & chocolate pieces $11.50). STAMP!! Moist, thick, chocolaty, & RICH!! Their Lemon Bundt Cake (Lemon cake with a lemon frosting $11.50). STAMP!! A slight lemon crunch with this, soft, and completely scrumptious!! Their Strawberry Shortcake Shake (with whipped cream, strawberry wafers, a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar, rimmed with strawberry shortcake crumbles $20). STAMP!! Thick, sweet, tasty!! Their Chocolate Shake (with whipped cream, chocolate pieces, a chocolate ice cream cone, rimmed with Heath bar crunch $20). STAMP!! Chocolaty, a smooth ice cream, rich, & sweet!! Their Banana Pudding Cheesecake (with wafers, cream, real bananas, & wafer dusted $17.50). STAMP!! Smooth, fresh, rich...simply delectable!! The Popcorn Their Snickerdoodle $14...STAMP!! Cinnamon, & sugar cookie tasting!! Their Chi-Town Mix $14...STAMP!! A Cheese & Caramel blend, buttery, & crunchy from those caramel jonts!! Their Buffalo Ranch $15...STAMP!! Mildly spicy, superbly seasoned, with a hint of ranch!! Their Salt & Vinegar $15...DELICIOUS! Tasty, but a tad bit too salty for me...but good. Their Chicken & Waffles $15...STAMP!! I swear this taste just like Chicken & Waffles!! Their Specialty Popcorn Cookie Monster $17.50...STAMP!! With chocolate chips, & Oreo's, & the popcorn tasted like sugar cookies!! Their Specialty Popcorn Lemon Pound $17.50...STAMP!! STAMP!! My favorite out of all of them. Lemony, crunchy, with a hint of salt...WINNING!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Rough . Recommendations: EVERYTHING!! Especially that Lemon Pound!! . Music: YouTube: YouTube-Rare Essence Eastside 9/8/93 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

So cute. Clean ... Fabulous desserts.. great variety..amazing place ... the staff is fantastic.read more

I was in town this weekend with Family and we initially were in the mood for Paul- the French…read morepastry shop that has several locations in the area. Unfortunately, the location in DC has permanently closed and we were still very much in the mood for some pastries... my cousin who is French has previously sang the praises of this Lil French pastry shop, so of course I had to give it a try. I am so happy that I did because I truly believe that I have stumbled upon my new favorite pastry shop in the area! Upon walking in the smell of croissants and almonds and sweet, sweet delicacies filled my nostrils. I basically became the human version of Remy from ratatouille inhaling a delicious bouillabaisse simmering on the stove top for hours....seeing colors and flavors so bright and intoxicating I simply had to have it I walked in and my eyes were instantly attracted to so many delicious options from classics like Palmiers and Napoleons to some unique flavor combos I've never tried before combined like raspberry and pistachio. Of course, I decided to grab a little bit of everything to make an accurate assessment as a YELP Elite should!! My favorite hands-down was the Berry Millefuille. The way the pastry crumbled in my mouth with every bite, combined with the tart, fresh raspberries, and thick flavorful custard.... Was worth every penny. Honorable mentions go to the peach rosemary tart, which was so unique with the added botanical of rosemary with some fresh sweet peach slices on top and a very crunchy tart base. We all enjoyed everything we purchased! I also ordered one of their seasonal specialties, the rosemary latte with skim milk and iced. The flavors were so uniquely crafted to where you could taste everything but everything combined together for the perfect sip. The ladies who greeted us at the cash register were so patient, so kind, and so understanding of my excitement and difficulty deciding and they even helped me add on a little chocolate happy birthday rectangle to the pastry I purchased for my husband! Without a doubt, this is only the first of the many times I will visit the establishment. It was so authentic, so delicious and passed all the vibe checks even from the French side of the family. I was told I have to return when they first open to have a fresh croissant and a fresh baguette that is on par with what you would have in Paris. Even the items in the fridge were made in France and were delicious fruit nectars that were very unique- we purchased a passionfruit nectar that didn't even make it past the doors before we had completely inhaled it and purchased a lychee nectar for later. I am so excited to have learned about this establishment and believe me when I say you must run, not walk, to experience it for yourself. Note- The dine in area inside the establishment is limited to a couple small tables. Definitely not equipped for large parties and a couple outdoor seatings right outside.

It was time for an overdue coffee catch up with one of my girlfriends - and what better place to…read morehang out than Dupont Circle? It was a beautiful summer afternoon in the DMV area - the low-humidity and happy-sunshine type of day when your hair doesn't frizz, and you would be just as happy sitting indoors or outdoors because the weather was perfectly cooperative. We found ourselves at Un Je Ne Sais Quoi, which was teeming with people - line out of the door, small space, tiny tables, indoor and outdoor seating, first come first served. We snagged seating indoors and soaked in the laid back European vibes. We had our delicious coffees - mercifully served in proper ceramic cups and some sweet treats. Would definitely be back - perhaps in the morning because I hear that the croissants are supposed to be on point!

I was having the hardest time finding someone to make "lady locks" for one of my grooms. The Cookie…read moreis a tradition where he is from and he really wanted them for his wedding. After calling tons of bakeries and being told no, I found Antonio and he was eager to help. I am so grateful he was able to make them. The groom was happy as well! #lifesaver

This is a online bakery I order some oatmeal raisin cookies they were…read moreamazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another update because this is a must stop spot for me when I'm in Georgetown. Always friendly…read morestaff. Line goes quick as long as the person in front of you knows what they want by the time they get to the register (side eye) The Karen is my Go To and still has never disappointed. My husbands is The Devil (vanilla with chocolate icing) he swears by it where I often shy away from vanilla because it ends up tasting like a muffin. Not up in here! If you haven't tried the Homemade Marshmallows you are Crazy! And they make excellent gifts that last longer than a cupcake and you can eat them as is or make the best Oven s'mores of your life. The brownies are heavenly and my hubs is all about the rice crispy treats. So needless to say, I don't think you can go wrong. As a treat for yourself or another just go support this local gem.

This is a place that we wanted to like a lot better than we did. We tried it last weekend on a…read morerainy morning, and we went into the "Baked" storefront first, where we ordered quite a few items, assuming that that was the entire selection. The folks on this side were very sweet and helpful. When we went over to "Wired" to get our coffees, there were a bunch of *other* treats over there, which nobody told us about, so that was annoying because then we would have ordered way fewer items. So we got a couple more goodies here as well as our iced coffees and a hot cocoa for our kiddo. The folks on this side were unfriendly and uninterested in customer service ("Just checking in on our quiche...?";"Oh, we totally forgot. We'll put it in now."). We weren't impressed with most of our items though some were better than others. Unsurprisingly, the cupcakes were the best; we got the nutella and "unicorn" ones, and both were moist with excellent frostings. We especially appreciated the filling in the nutella. The chocolate chip cookie was terrible--our daughter, a cookie fiend, refused to have another bite of it. We liked the novelty of the "orange dream" shortcake. As for the other stuff, the spicy sausage biscuit was not spicy at all and had the consistency of rubber. The quiche that finally came out was too oily, but we all liked the decadent cinnamon roll. Bit of a mixed bag all around, so we're settling on three stars. We ourselves won't be back, but others might have a better experience on a different day.

Gluten Free Bakery in DC that is criminally delicious? Sign me up for Sweet Crimes…read more Came here looking for a delectable treat and did this spot deliver! We got a 6 pack of varying flavors. All were great! Service was quick and the bakery decor itself was awesome. Will return when we are in the area.

Cute little gluten free bakery / cafe in eastern market area. They have outdoor seating but I…read morestayed inside since it was a rainy day. But great place to bring your laptop, do a little work and order some treats. All the baked goods were very yummy. And the barista was very helpful and gave great recommendations! Will definitely be back!!

These cookies are delicious. I'm still very much in awe that they are vegan! They are priced beyond…read morefair. The inside of shop is pretty basic. But none of that matters with cookies so good! Lastly, they keep the cookies warm so that's a HUGE PLUS! This review is more specifically to recognize the customer service of Eli. He was very helpful in helping me choose my selection. He was very patient with me. And his friendly service should be recognized! Thank you Eli. I'll be back to try one of the beverages soon!

If you're a true sweets lover, Midnightreats is absolutely worth the stop…read more These are not your light, airy, grab-and-go cookies. They are thick, dense, warm, and very indulgent. The kind where one cookie can easily be shared (or not lol ). They're rich and sweet, so if you're someone who loves a heavy dessert that feels like a treat-treat, you'll be in heaven. Easily a 10/10 for that category. What really stood out to me was the variety of flavors. I tried the strawberry matcha cookie and was honestly surprised by how much I liked it. It had a really nice balance of flavors and didn't feel gimmicky at all. It's always a risk trying something a little different, but this one definitely paid off. Another thing I appreciated was that they had a section of cookies discounted because they were made the night before. I love when places do this...it's a great way to try more flavors without spending a lot, and honestly, the cookies were still really good. Service-wise, the cashier was super helpful and patient, especially when it came to explaining flavors and giving recommendations. That always makes a difference when you're staring at a case full of options and can't decide.

The cafe may be called "Nothing Fancy" but it's inside a Michelin-star restaurant with chic pink…read morewalls. It's a grab-and-go since there are no chairs/tables and no public bathrooms. Their menu is simple with all the espresso classics, but they also had some interesting drinks that I wanted to try. I got the ELDERBERRY MATCHA since I was curious about the combination. The barista recommended whole milk (or non-dairy milk) since it doesn't take away from the elderberry and matcha flavors as much as non-dairy milk, and I completely agreed! The elderberry syrup popped through the matcha and it wasn't too sweet! The drink overall was very enjoyable and I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. I'm glad I stopped by to give this cafe a try this past Saturday afternoon.

Nothing Fancy gets the job done…read more This cute little walk up coffee shop is high quality without overcomplicating things. The space itself is only big enough to fit a handful of people at a time (with no seating) but it's great for a grab and go experience. While I've never actually had any of the soft serve that people rave about, their coffee bar drinks are great. Over the summer I would usually order and iced latte or Vietnamese coffee, both always made with love and care. The aesthetics of the space are top notch as well - I always feel so good once I walk in. Great option overall if you're in the mood to grab some coffee or ice cream on the go!