As promised previously, we came back again this evening. More excellent, friendly, and welcoming…read moreservice. More delicious ice cream. Tonight we tried a bourbon truffle milkshake, almond joy ice cream, and butter pecan ice cream. All were creamy and delicious. This place is a definite keeper! As a side note, the surrounding area and the ice cream shop itself cater to a great diversity of people--all ages, races/ethnicities, LGBTQ. Really nice to see that!

I heard great things about this ice cream shop and all of them were true. Amazing flavors that will…read moresatisfy even the most selective ice cream lover. My only regret is I didn't bring several pints home to enjoy throughout the week. Now have another excuse to go back. The proprietor is like the friend you never knew you had. Highly recommend.

Tried some of the flavors they were very sweet. We just got cookies and cream which was their best…read moreseller. It was perfect for the hot day but my favorite was their super thin snickerdoodle cookie! It was soo amazing !!

Nice ice cream, and good variety! I've enjoyed their ice cream sandwiches especially. Try to catch…read morethem on a day they have cinnamon rolls especially!!

If you're looking for a fun sweet treat in DC, add Frío Frío to your list!…read more Frío Frío recently opened inside La Cosecha Latin Marketplace, and I loved the variety of flavors and toppings they offer. Their soft serve is inspired by the flavors of Latin America and the Caribbean, with options ranging from passion fruit and coconut to dulce de leche, mango and pistachio. I tried a few flavors, and my favorite was definitely the Dulce de Leche Crunch. The dulce de leche soft serve topped with dulce de leche drizzle and crushed Biscoff cookies was SO good. If you love dulce de leche, I definitely recommend this one. I also tried the Chinola Cheesecake, which is their flavor of the month. It has passion fruit soft serve, passion fruit jam, Biscoff cookie crumble and a cookie on top. The sweet and tangy combination was really good. The Piña Colada was another favorite -- coconut soft serve with house-made pineapple jam and toasted coconut. It was light, tropical and tasted like summer in a cup. I also love that most of the cups are around $10, making this a pretty affordable treat when you're exploring La Cosecha. Overall, Frío Frío is a fun addition to the DC dessert scene, especially if you like tropical flavors and soft serve with lots of texture and toppings. I'd definitely come back for that Dulce de Leche Crunch! Frío Frío at La Cosecha

this soft serve stand in union markets's La Cosecha features of a variety of unique soft serve…read moresundaes with Latin American flavors. Webile the sundaes are pretty pricey, The portions are hefty -- though the consistency is a bit icey. would go for the uniqueness factor but not likely going to be a regular

Excellent bakery all around--a neighborhood staple! First rate cakes that are the top choice in DC.read more

We selected KoGiBow bakery to do my daughters cake for her 13th birthday. What I realized, is that…read moreKorean bakeries often use far less sugar in their preparation, and since I typically make my kids birthday cakes, I wanted to mirror that. It is easy to contact them and place the order, they have a website where you can place the order and also if you need a design on top which I wanted you have to text it to the owner. My daughter is obsessed with anime, and this birthday was going to be a Kawaii birthday. First point, contacting them is difficult so you have to be persistent. Second point they have a very limited range of flavors. They have a basic cake with different fillings. I ended up selecting a basic vanilla cake, which is their birthday cake with strawberry filling. If you want a elaborate cake with fondant or designs like that, this is not your bakery. In my family, we hate fondant and we love whipped cream that is not too sweet. The cake was gorgeous, I did have a hard time explaining the design I want so I do not blame the method. Design was not actually exactly what I ordered, but it was definitely close enough. Everyone loved the cake, the sponge is light, fluffy, delicious very much vanilla and the strawberries were perfectly fresh. For having decided not to bake my own cake on Thursday I would say that I got a really good deal on this . This is a neighborhood, Bakery, and if you were in the area, I highly recommend .

I first had Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in NYC. I'm so glad to see they made it down to DC! I'm no vegan,…read morebut it's nice to see that they have a wide selection of vegan ice cream flavors. It's a small shop, typically manned by only one staff member. There's a little counter space if you want to pull-off to the side to enjoy your ice cream, but it's primarily a grab-and-go (take your ice cream and eat it elsewhere) shoppe. The space was bright and clean; staff was friendly. They have fun flavors like mango sticky rice (vegan and regular), strawberry matcha (vegan), and banana bread pudding (vegan). They also have the more traditional flavors like chocolate, pistachio, cookies and cream, mint chip, strawberry, vanilla, etc. I stopped by for a scoop and decided to go with the peanut butter brownie honeycomb. I was a little hesitant about the honeycomb aspect, but it enhances the flavor and texture so much - it's next level! I loved it ~ now I have to go back and try their original honeycomb ice cream. It is pricey ice cream. It's about $8 for a single scoop, $9+ for two scoops, $10+ for three scoops - and that's before tax and tip, so it's closer to $9-$11+ for a cup of ice cream. It's definitely a "treat yo' self" kind of treat... this is the "high-end" part of Union Station, near the Laderach, Chiboo Bakery, and Neuhaus sweet boutique shops. They have waffle cones, add-on toppings, and other fun options like sundaes and floats. Currently they're offering a Shirley Temple Float... that's my drink right there! I will have to try it and report back. Van Leeuwen is the fancier option to the Shake Shack, McDonalds, Chick-fil-a, and Insomnia Cookies ice cream alternatives available at Union Station. The ice cream is delicious - sweet, creamy, rich, and made with premium ingredients. You can taste the quality. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream does not disappoint!

Made a special trip for the advertised Union Station Treat Week--promotion not being honored with…read moreno explanation. Two thumbs down.

Wow! Not only are desserts beautiful, it was so tasty that I licked my lips and fingers wanting…read morethis mango dessert to never end. I'm on U street once a week for acupuncture and I walk past this cute store and thought I'd try it if i arrived early. Today was that day! I was a bit intimidated since I wasn't sure what it would taste like and what to order but Hamina the store associate was kind to recommend her favorites were mango and strawberry so I tried a mango. Each of these desserts are almost $15 so not something I'll buy each week but definitely a once a month treat for me. They make it all in house and also have other options like sweet and savory crepes and other french pastries. When biting the mango dessert, not only is there a white chocolate cover, the moose, jam, and thin cake layer helped erupt flavor every bite. Definitely a place I'll come back and get a nice dessert for my partner and friends. After I finished I went back to in the store to say thank you!

Although I love the bakery items, like the raspberry lemon custard was my favorite. My sister and I…read moreshared the Dubai chocolate and it was perfect with awesome crunch. We came in about 45 minutes before closing, and the lady at the counter stated that they did not serve crêpes anymore.. I can understand maybe 20 minutes of closing, but she wasn't willing to make anymore. She was also rudely speaking to her coworkers about how this place wouldn't be sh*t if she was to walk out right now.. maybe something that should've been discussed behind doors and not at the front counter with customers. Leaning all over the counters as she is serving us, I think she could have been a little more presenting than looking like she was ready to clock out. They already had chairs pushed together and tables put up with 40 minutes left to close.. didn't feel too welcomed, but I hated to walk out after we looked interested already. Still a nice location between late night restaurants and bars.

Had the chance to taste this gelato last night at a Yelp event and YUM. I had the cappuccino and my…read morefriend had the Aztec chocolate, which I OBVIOUSLY tasted, too. We also had the pleasure of talking to the owner who is a former water polo pro and just an all-around interesting guy to talk to. I thought both were delicious--the Aztec chocolate has a spicy kick to it and the cappuccino was the perfect amount of coffee and sweet. It's aaaalmost as good as having gelato in Italy.

This is a review on the bacio gelato only. Perhaps Dolci makes better sorbetto and other flavors…read moreof gelato, but the bacio flavor I had was just awful. The flavor profile was fine, I can taste both chocolate and hazelnut, but the texture was anything but rich and creamy. They grounded the hazelnuts into a paste and the consistency was in between smooth and chunky, so what you end up getting is a grainy gelato.

Delicious macarons... but your wallet will notice!…read more As a gluten-free girl, macarons are one of my favorite desserts, so anytime I spot them, I HAVE to try them. Naturally, I was very happy to have Olivia Macaron right in my Union Market neighborhood! I've tried several flavors, but my favorites are definitely the honey lavender, red velvet, and lychee rose. They also occasionally offer specialty flavors, which gives me an excuse to keep coming back and trying something new. Now, let's talk about the price. These macarons are delicious, but they are BY FAR the most expensive macarons I've ever had -- and I've purchased macarons in both Paris and New York! They're definitely more of a little treat-yourself moment than something I'm casually grabbing by the dozen. The shop itself is quaint but super cute and inviting. It's a nice neighborhood spot to grab a coffee, enjoy a macaron, and even sit and get a little work done. The staff has always been friendly and helpful, especially when it comes to recommending flavors. Overall, I'm really happy to have Olivia Macaron in the neighborhood. The macarons are delicious, the flavors are fun, and the space is adorable. I just need those prices to come down from the penthouse a little bit.

I want to start by saying that this café is absolutely beautiful inside! The customer service was…read moregreat, and I really loved how clean the space was. The ambiance was cozy, inviting, and definitely made for a nice café experience. Now, onto the crème brûlée matcha! I was SO excited to try this because I've seen it all over TikTok and wanted to see what all the hype was about. I ordered mine with oat milk, although they use Oatly, which isn't my personal favorite. The crème brûlée topping itself was delicious! That crunchy, caramelized crust was definitely the highlight for me. However, I wasn't as impressed with the actual matcha drink. The syrup was extremely thick and settled at the bottom, so I had to stir the drink before almost every sip. Unfortunately, the matcha flavor itself just didn't do it for me. The drink also came with a macaron, and WOW--it was spectacular! Easily another highlight of my visit. Overall, I enjoyed the café, the atmosphere, and the customer service. I would definitely come back to try some of their other lattes and drinks, but I probably wouldn't order the crème brûlée matcha again.