I have been lucky enough to try Le Papiyon at two chocolate festivals in the area and truly cannot…read moreemphasize enough how incredible these chocolates are. Their chocolates are made with classic flavors and components (like pistachio, Nutella, or feuilletine) but are some of the highest quality I've ever had- including in Switzerland! Some of my favorites are the cotton candy (filled with real cotton candy!), creme brulee, and chocolate pistachio feuilletine. I wish I had found these in time for my wedding because these would have made such a special favor- I can see them also being great for bridal showers or special birthdays. As someone with a huge sweet tooth, these are really something special. The owner could not be nicer, either. This is the kind of business you feel good about supporting and you get something truly delicious in return.

Their chocolates are so beautiful and very tasty. We ordered from them for a nonprofit event. The…read morechocolates came in a cute box with our logo on it and each piece was individually wrapped. I don't believe they have a store anymore. We had someone pick up the chocolates from a house. I would not hesitate to order from them again.

Ordered for my in laws 40th anniversary and it was a hit among all guests! Absolutely stunning and…read moredelicious! Seamless online pre order and pick up.

I ordered Chocolate Passion's gluten free chocolate raspberry cake for a friend's birthday and…read moreeveryone enjoyed this delicious (and beautiful) dessert! It's definitely worth repeating, and I appreciate how easy it was to order and pick up; Chef Sam was courteous and kind.

What a wonderful little cafe! Popped in for a sweet treat & left with a full heart (& belly!)…read more Their latte was just okay & was too much milk for the 1 shot of espresso. Also got 3 chocolates priced at $4 for 1 oz. Tiramisu & mango were delicious! But omg...their hazelnut brownie. Truly the best brownie my hubby & I have ever had & we've had many! It is rich & decadent with generous bits of hazelnuts inside to offer a bit of texture against the smooth, rich chocolate. We loved it so much we bought out the whole case! We told the owner (I think) that they were the best we've ever had & she brought us back to the team to tell them directly. What a sweet group of people with the kindest smiles & energy. We'll continue to support this beautiful business & buy out their hazelnut brownies everytime!

Great selection of handmade chocolates here! They even have dog biscuit treats! I got some…read morechocolates for gifts for my coworkers and all them thoroughly enjoyed their chocolate! The customer service was helpful and attentive too. Thanks for answering my questions! There is a good amount of seating so you can eat the treats with some coffee. Plenty of parking out front in a lot too.

Not only were the cakes and cupcakes beautiful but they were delicious! Usually it's one or the…read moreother but I was so impressed

I highly recommend Sugar Defined! I've lived in the area…read morefor over 15 yrs and can't believe I just discovered them. I ordered various goodies for a birthday celebration and all my guests enjoyed the deliciously made treats. My personal favorites were the dulce de leche cookies and the strawberry moose cups. I can't wait to order from them again!

This place is a delight and will now be my preferred bakery spot for breads or a last minute…read moredessert need! The desserts and cakes are gorgeous. They have everything from small bites like cookies and pastries to full size cakes & tarts. They also have single serve slices of some of their cakes like the chocolate mousse cake. We went for breakfast sandwiches and tried both of the base bread options. The snowflake bread was soft and pillowy (my favorite) and the brotchen bread was slightly crisper & a little bit saltier, also amazing. Eggs are fluffy and a great portion size. Added cheese to each and smoked bacon. A delightful breakfast treat. On the way out, I got a baguette for a last minute appetizer need. It was so soft and freshly baked (and big!). I'm going back today for more fresh bread. There's also plenty to shop for like mustards, jams, cheese and charcuterie, grab and go items, and beverages. This place has summer chalet vibes & is very upbeat and friendly. Lines can get long during typical busy hours, so it's not super quick if you're in a rush. Great place to come relax.

This place is a bit out in the sticks but I found occasion to be in the area and was thrilled. They…read moreoffer a robust baked goods display, as well as various imported products, all pertaining to Switzerland. As one might expect, their pastries were lavish and had many different ways of delivering chocolate. I saved only a seasonal Sakura for myself as we approach cherry blossom season. I got a large spread which was consumed by a happy group. Adding a farmer's bread, which was a light rye, as well as some imported German butter, also went over well. I did not have need of the imported chocolates and other packaged goods, but there was certainly plenty there worthy of perusal.

Hubby & I went to Lowe's across the street and crave some ice cream. First time in this ice cream…read moreparlor & I must say it's the BEST homemade, not too sweet just perfect!

The place is near my credit union, in a nice quaint community. The ice cream signage looked so…read moreadvertising I decided to have ice cream instead of lunch; but I quickly realized that I made a mistake. The cashier was so nice, I did not want to turn away when it took too long for her to come from the back and take my order. I ordered a banana slit, but they had no peanuts, and the hot fudge was not hot. It came out in lumps. I then chose, what I thought was m&ms, but was not. The candies were so hard I hat to spit them out. The fudge was nasty so I raked it in a plastic bag I had in my car. The bananas were good, and the ice cream was o.k., but not banana split good.

I highly recommend Talk of the Town for your gift basket needs. Tammy was incredibly helpful. I…read moredescribed my situation and gave her a budget, and she recommended a wonderful, custom-made "thinking of you" gift basket to send to a colleague. The basket exceeded my expectations, and she delivered the same day! This business truly deserves the praise that it has received.

Tammy put some beautiful touches on the chocolate lovers gift box for my sister's birthday. She…read morealso loves the items in the gift box. I couldn't be happier with Tammy and her company, and I hope many others do business with this exceptional business!!! I will definitely be back!

I WANTED to give this place my business and they made it more or less impossible to do so…read more My coworkers and I wanted to do karaoke after work on Friday. Since Annandale has so many karaoke spots, I asked for a recommendation from my cousin, and she said Cafe Chocolate has the better music, etc. She said since there's only 5 karaoke rooms, getting reservations is best, and that the rooms were about $40/hour. I called them about 2 days before, and they said they didn't take reservations and that it was first come first serve. Hm, okay. My cousin thought, well, maybe they recently changed that policy. My coworkers decided then that we'd come right after work to make sure we could get a room. Firstly, we get there and they tell us it's $60/hour, no matter if we get the smaller room or the medium sized room. Why are both rooms the same price? Second, the menu is mostly bar food and no actual food. We just came from work and we were really hungry. Not to mention, the prices were terrible. It was like $9 for a plate of fries. The worst is that even though we were already contemplating trying somewhere else to go, the people explicitly suggested to us "maybe you should go somewhere else." They didn't even want us? Our theory was maybe because we weren't planning to get drunk, that we weren't worth using up a room. Who knows. Also, I told my cousin about all of this, and she was pretty shocked. She also went here last weekend, and they definitely only charged her $40/hour. Now I'm pretty convinced they just didn't want our business for some odd reason or other.

I really liked the omurice! There were a bunch of tiny pieces of diced peppers and ham that made up…read morefor the fact that it took a really long time to get my food. The price was a bit expensive at $14-$15 an omurice The egg skin on top covered the whole rice and was very satisfying! The only complaint I have is it would be nice to eat it without having to inject some second hand smoke but that's probably not able to be changed since this place is a bar where smoking indoors is allowed. In terms of the kareoke experience (I had come for my friends birthday party), I loved it! The song selector was easy to use after we figured out the buttons which were all in Korean (motivation to learn Korean!) and they had a SUPER updated list of songs I love it!! :)

Intimate | portions | community…read more Intimate Rafagino offers a warm, intimate dining atmosphere that feels more like a neighborhood gathering place than a chain-style restaurant. The smaller setting and attentive service create a relaxed, personal experience that works especially well for date nights or quiet meals with friends. Portions Portions are generous and satisfying. Pasta dishes and entrees arrive hearty and filling, often with enough for leftovers. It's comfort-style Italian that doesn't hold back on quantity. Community There's a strong community feel here -- from the welcoming tone of the staff to the loyal local customer base. The restaurant reflects a family-first ethos that shows up in both service style and operating approach. Pro tip: Check the hours before you go. They keep limited days and times -- mostly late lunch and dinner service -- which reflects their family values and operating philosophy.

Sorry but I cannot recommend this place for so many reasons…read more We first walked in and waited to be seated it was a few minutes before we saw any staff. At that point I already had a bad feeling. We tried the chicken parm and chicken piccata. Unfortunately both were extremely bland. The chicken had no flavor the sauces had no seasoning. After we were done the staff asked if everything tasted ok. My wife had barely touched her food and told her it wasn't any good. She offered to replace it but we declined because we didn't expect any different from the replacement. But it was still left on the bill even though it wasn't eaten. So the food was all around bland and they are under staffed. Won't be returning.

I love this cafe! It has been consistently good and one of the best places to be productive. They…read morehave plenty of seating and outlets although it can get pretty busy mid day with people working and students studying. The service is always amazing! They serve great lattes with beautiful latte art. I genuinely think they have one of the best croissants in the northern Va area. They also have great cheese danishes and almond croissants. I would highly recommend!

Located behind the Fair City shopping center is a lovely, quaint coffeeshop known as Foundation…read moreCoffee Roasters. With plenty of open and spacious seating, its a great place to sit back, enough some coffee and food, and just work, read a book, or even relax. Food wise, the pastries are delicious. Not overly sweet as they may appear, but can absolutely fill a sweet craving. The coffee was quite tasty and delightful. The staff is friendly and attentive to each patron. The prices may seem higher than other coffeeshops, but that's can be expected in the heart of Fairfax. Overall, a great coffeeshop that I love to frequent when I'm in the area.