The Charmery is in a cool little spot in an area that resembles a downtown randomly nestled around…read moretrees. It almost reminded me of Bell Works if Bell Works was outside. Nonetheless, the ice cream, specifically the Maryland Mud, was delicious. They did not mess up chocolate ice cream with Oreos. The shop is somewhat small with no seating areas inside so plan accordingly.

This review is based on two visits. The first time I stopped by here the ice cream was phenomenal…read more I went with the dark chocolate and the texture was my favorite. I hate runny ice cream and this was the complete opposite. It was chewy and showed zero signs of ice cream soup even after 5 minutes. I loved it so much I came by the next day with the kids. I ordered the exact same flavor and what I got was a soupy mess. I'm not sure what changed within 24 hours but I was so disappointed. I don't know if something went wrong with the freezers but the ice cream clearly wasn't being chilled at the right temperature. Texture aside, the flavors here are great. I'm hoping it was a fluke so I can give this place their last star.

The turtle sundae . .TO DIE FOR!…read more It was hard to find the first time but now that I know how to get there and when it's open I'll BE BACK.

Used to be great; was one of the best Ive ever had. I remember the owner back then tried to sell us…read morethe place when we visited once haha. Went back again, and it's no longer as rich as it used to be. Fine ice cream, but not the Meadows I know. I honestly don't know if the owner changed, but the ice cream did :'( Bummed!

is a must if you are in the area. The food is really good and the pastries are tasty.read more

Love this place! I tried their ciabatta, Nutella bread pudding, and baklava cheesecake. I was…read moredoubting their ciabatta at first when I saw it but after actually toasting it and having it with a sandwich it was crisp and airy. The Nutella bread pudding is very indulgent but had such a delicious crust on top and a milk gooey center. The baklava cheesecake took my breath away. It just might be the best cheesecake I've ever had. It's VERY sweet so I doubt anyone can finish one whole piece in one sitting but worth every single calorie. The baked and other cashier were lovely! Very kind even though I came pretty much right before closing. There's plenty of choices and also some room for sitting down if you want to eat in there!

Kyoto Matcha is such a dessert staple in the DMV. The matcha soft serve is the most classic item…read moreand I usually get the matcha only. But you can get the soft serve with half vanilla to break up the taste. The matcha flavor is clear and the ice cream is so creamy. It's good potion size and despite the price, it's worth it everytime for me. We also tried the rose lychee cake! I personally really liked it but some of my friends thought it tasted a soap haha. We thought it would be a circle cake like in the electronic ordering pictures but it's actually a square. Service was amazing, the staff was very patient. Seat is limited, it is hard to fit large groups more than 5.

I'm far from a matcha expert, but I am a big fan of this. My husband wanted to try this, and there…read morewere so many matcha and milk tea options. I wanted actual matcha as it is the name of the place. It did not disappoint. The strawberry matcha latte was very tasty. It was a perfect afternoon pick me up. Not overly sweet and didn't taste like grass. The server even made sure to tell me to stir it, so I'd get all the flavors. I'll definitely be going back to try more.

We went there 2 days in a row back to back. I brought 5 red bean taiyaki the 1st day only because…read morethe man had an attitude and also didn't want to make me the vanilla cream ones. The red bean taiyaki was pretty good and had a bit of a crunch when it was warm but kinda less so when it turned cold and soggy. A good point was that the red bean filling was not overly sweet like in some other dessert fillings. My sister and niece went back the next day to get more and was met with "What do you want?" in a really testy, I can't be bothered with you kind of questioning when it was their turn to order. This time he did make the vanilla cream ones but his overall attitude soured us to the patroning experience. Not sure we would go back again based on piss poor attitude alone. BTW, the vanilla cream ones were just ehhhh!

What a great value! I would recommend the red bean filled fish if you like red bean, if you don't…read morethen get the vanilla creme. The vanilla creme is basically a custard. Very good and not too sweet! They are made to order. Piping hot! The small fish are very cute but I felt that they didn't have enough filling.

I love this place! It's truly a one-stop shop for everything you need. They offer an incredible…read morevariety of pastries--both savory and sweet--along with beautiful cakes, coffee, and tea. It has everything you could possibly want in a cafe. The service is exceptional; the staff is always smiling and greets me the moment I walk in. Plus, the ambiance is super cute and perfect for Instagram! While there might still be a time limit on seating due to how busy they stay, it's well worth the visit. Highly recommended!

I absolutely love this place! Yes, it's a chain bakery but the selection of freshly baked pastries…read moreis amazing. This particular location has the best selection and the friendliest staff. There is plenty of indoor seating and even a few breakout spaces for a bit more comfort. If you're in the area--and even if you're not--make sure to stop in and grab some great bakery items.

I have been to The Food Market a few different times. We came here for brunch. We ordered the…read morelobster fingers, cream of crab soup and French toast with a side of bacon. The service was great, the wait staff were nice. Parking is located in the garage next to restaurant. We definitely return

I've been to The Food Market many times for brunch, lunch, and dinner, and I have never been…read moredisappointed. The food is consistently exceptional, the drinks are always on point, and the atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between lively and welcoming. Whenever friends or family visit from out of town, this is my go-to spot because I know they'll leave impressed. Most recently, I visited for brunch on Saturday and ordered the short rib gnocchi. It was absolutely delicious... rich, flavorful, and incredibly filling. I paired it with the bubbles flight, which featured an assortment of four sparkling wines and was the perfect complement to the meal. Every visit reminds me why I keep coming back. Great food, great drinks, and consistently great experiences. Love this place. Five stars for consistency and great food!

I absolutely love, love, love this place! I have only gone twice but it's absolutely delicious…read more Especially if you come earlier in the day. I will say it's pricey but I mean what do you expect for high-quality yummy desserts. The donuts filled with some type of seasonal filling is my fav! The drinks there are also worth trying. My favorite was the tiramisu ice coffee (I think that's what it's called). Onlyyyyy thing I would say is the seating, not much seating for the amount of people who go but nonetheless still great spot.

When I saw matcha on the menu, I knew I had to check this place out! There were unique flavors…read moreranging from pistachio matcha (for taste of Dubai ) to honey lavender matcha (if you're needing a sip of relaxation). I enjoyed how fresh and cohesive the flavors were! There's also a variety of pastries offered. These are baked in their Columbia location and brought to Arundel Mills. I was intrigued by the variety of savory treats, some topped with cheese and beef, others with vegetables. I was also delighted to see macaroons, that looked pretty authentic. With all the solid options present, I landed in a pistachio donut! Now, I will say I had a bit higher expectations for the donut. The donut itself was delicious, but I would have appreciated more pistachio throughout the cream in the center or maybe even skipping out on the cream altogether. Overall I think it was certainly worth a try. The matcha, for sure, stole the show! I will be back to try another flavor of matcha and a savory pastry!