I couldn't have asked for something more beautiful! Its so simple but perfect and im in love with…read moreit its just what i wanted! Everyone loved it and it tasted delicious. I cant thank you enough for making this for me.

Rude service. Paid $65 for a cake the size of a cupcake and tasted like a Wal-Mart cake!!! Save…read moreyour money!!!

The staff are always so friendly and my coffee is perfection…read more I don't mind waiting in drive thru line knowing this is the best in town. And it makes my day when staff knows my name and order. Best coffee and espresso drinks around!!

The staff is friendly and very helpful. The shop is cute where you can sit and enjoy the treats…read morethey make and beverages. The cake was moist and flavorful. This cake had a nice balance the cake itself wasn't overly sweet and the ganache was just right. Would order again.

Last couple visits to Atwood's had been a terrible disappointment, and this morning's visits was no…read moreexception. We waited 40 mins to just get our drinks ... water and coffee. When the food arrived, my husbands entire breakfast was cold. We won't be returning.

They have a an amazing breakfast menu. But my favorite time of the year to go to this restaurant is…read moreearly August and all through the phone. They make the most delicious pumpkin pie.

I stopped in this place because it's always recommended when I'm in the area. It's a local favorite…read moreand it's right next to a college campus. First impression walking in was great. Greeted immediately and no line. Super clean. I ordered glazed donuts and petite fours. I quickly noticed one pan of donuts looked sad and almost like yesterdays. Well that may have been what I got because the icing was already off and they were a bit chewy. Kinda buttery dough which I think would have been great. These were also the smallest donut I've ever had. They honestly were just ok. I would definitely go back because I feel like they have to be fresh and I went in around noon. Although I didn't care for the petite four I will try a few an other things next time.

I go when in Alexandria. The best cinnamon twist of any place I have ever been. Friendly local placeread more

The cafe is cute and welcoming! Great place to have a snack and enjoy espresso or a smoothie. Tori…read moreand Melissa greeted us this morning and were nothing short of excellent. Offered different options pastry items and we decided to try every single flavor Of cupcake in the cold case. We plan to eat the cupcakes Later today and they offered to store it away for us to enjoy with family around lunch time. Thank again to Tori and Melissa. Really made our morning special.

Crave is a completely surprising establishment! In spite of its rural location, it's a…read moresophisticated coffee shop that would not be out of place in a big city. They have the full line of coffee-based drinks, and these are excellent indeed. However, there's a lot more to this establishment! They are also a wonderful bakery. This includes very creative offerings. The building is itself a historical site. The pictures on the interior document that it was once a Pan Am service station. Its architecture has an art-deco flavor. It's really great when a historical site can be saved and reused as a modern community asset. Since this establishment is right on the highway, it's easy to stop on while passing through.

I normally don't leave a full 5 stars but this place deserves it . Outstanding job ! Called from…read moremany moons away and picked up right on time - it was ready, and absolutely delicious. I even bought some chocolate chip cookies while I was in there - had I tried them inside the store I would have went ahead and bought all of them. Very friendly staff, very clean establishment.

Cute little store. My friend had a wedding cake made & it…read morewas delicious & beautiful. Just like her inspo pic. The staff was so friendly when we visited the store. I ordered a macaron. My boyfriend ordered ice cream (they had4 flavors). Several pastries available & coffees along with ice cream & specialty items.

Amateur looking small cupcakes that look that they were decorated by a kid. King cake looked gross…read moreand the taste was disappointing. The atmosphere is mostly quite but doesn't smell great. If you do not know how to bake and you like to overpay for cake then go here. Service was slow at counter but friendly.

We visited Lou Lou's to try out the cupcakes we'd been hearing so much about. They're smaller than…read morea normal cupcake like your mama used to make, with icing that's as colorful. Nothing special. Service was unenthusiastic. There was a big carafe of coffee over to the side and we mentioned how that would go great with the cupcakes. We were informed that they didn't do coffee anymore "since the other coffee shops do coffee anyway." Hmmm.... They apparently do mostly by-order business, which is good, since the in-shop experience is nothing to write home about.

Great coffee and avocado toast in a great atmosphere. Very friendly and unique…read morePopular with locals

This is my favorite coffee shop in Alexandria! I love this shop so much that I took my husband here…read moreas his first stop in Alexandria prior to meeting my parents when he was my boyfriend! Of course I chose somewhere that I felt was the best Alexandria has to offer in an atmosphere where he could enjoy a beverage and have plenty of space and privacy to relax and unwind (he is the first boyfriend I ever took to meet my parents so the pressure was real!) This shop is located in downtown Alexandria with super quirky decor, lots of seating, and several book and game options to pass the time! I also loved the hidden notes in the bookcase that gave book recommendations. I have tried several of their drinks here throughout the years. Most recently I tried one of their seasonal drinks, the reindeer chow but asked them to hold the chow to make it a cookie butter latte with oat milk (wasn't really in the mood for a chocolatey cereal chow meal in my drink but loved the concept)! I also ordered the avocado toast. The latte was perfectly balanced, yet rich and delicious! It was also served at the perfect drinkable temp. The avocado toast was THICK and the avocado and egg topping seemed fresh. It was very filling and a nice dose of healthy protein after all the holiday indulgence! I will ALWAYS come back to this coffee shop when I'm in town especially since it holds a precious memory for me. Also, Check out the background of this shop on their website, such a beautiful dedication!