Iverson Cookies/The Great Cookie has been a DC area staple for decades. It's been a while since…read moreI've been here, but it felt like a review is long overdue. So I took it upon myself to stop by & get some cookies for myself and my parents before I departed for IL a few weeks ago. The ever so popular cookie flavor there is the prized Snickerdoodle cookies. So, of course, I took it upon myself to order a few. I ordered about 8 cookies for $5 or $10 (apparently, they do not allow ordering by the half dozen nor dozen, but by the eights. Such as 8, 16, etc ). I was a bit judgy & hesitant because the cookies were almost razor thin, and I was used to thicker, regular sized cookies. But as soon as I took a bite, I was shook haha they were so moist, soft, and delightful. Crunchy exterior but the right amount of crunch that it doesn't take away from the softness/moisture. The right amount of sugar and cinnamon. I think what makes this different from other Snickerdoodle cookies is perhaps the thinness and (I THINK, I could be wrong) the possible shortening base. They were so good, I decided not to be selfish and go back in to order my parents some to try I will say since it's been a while since I've been to Iverson Cookies, I got a bit lost because I could not find an entrance point (I'll be honest: I forgot haha ). The entrance point is between Mama Lucia and Chipotle. If you have bad eye vision like me, you'll have to walk up closer to notice. On Yelp and the physical establishment, it's listed as "The Great Cookie." On Google Maps, it's listed as Iverson Cookies. There's plenty of parking. The best way to get there is to drive or Uber. I am unsure if one can Metro there.

Zero STARS... This…read moreplace is a complete scam. I ordered a birthday cake and even paid extra for faster shipping, and it still showed up three days late. By the time it arrived, the celebration was already over, so that was a waste. The cake itself was honestly embarrassing. It came damaged and smeared. On top of that, the packaging didn't look sanitary. It was wrapped in cheap cellophane like it came out of someone's basement kitchen, not a professional bakery. I reached out about a refund and got nothing. No response, no follow-up, nothing. Apparently once they have your money, customer service disappears. At this point, I guess I'll just go ahead and dispute it with my bank since that seems like the only way I'll ever see my money again. Funny how that works. :) If you're thinking about ordering from here, JUST DON'T. It's not worth the money, the time, or the disappointment.

The outside of the store has been updated since the last Yelp posts…read more Now I have experience pastries in a way that I didn't know existed. You grab a big metal bowl and tongs then lose your absolute mind picking out everything! Tons of pastries and all of them were fresh. I loved every one but none had labels so I don't know what they are called. I also got a breakfast plate to go. Eggs needed a little salt but filled with veggies. The plantains were delicious. And the tamale was cooked perfectly. So much food and two drinks for $25. Don't pass on by, you need to stop here!

First of all. Who knew this gem was in Suitland, MD. I was about to get chicken and waffles but I…read morewanted better ingredients. Baby this came up on my Apple Maps! I'm like let's give this a try. LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING! Fresh baked goods, grocery and fresh food! The lady at the front was super kind. My Spanish is kind of rough and her English was better but she worked with me with a smile. I'm writing this review as I'm eating because I couldn't forget the taste. FRESH mozzarella! I couldn't believe this place was here. They also have a breakfast bar for fast food! Do yourself a favor and go.

Good Folks!! I drive by this spot all the time, & didn't realize what was driving by!! This cafe…read morehas a mother store in Capitol Heights that's been there for years. They are now on the SouthSide, with good food...LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @sweettoothcafeandcakes . Location Reviewed: 2323 MLK Jr. Ave, S.E. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Raspberry Lemonade ($4.95). Super fresh!! Tasty, & just right!! STAMP!! Their Strawberry Smoothie ($5.95 with bananas, & strawberries). Again, super fresh, thick, sweet, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Curry Chicken Salad ($12.95 cool curry chicken with tomato, & lettuce on a croissant with chips). Flavorful, thick, savory, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Shrimp Alfredo ($19.95 with Parmesan cheese, broccoli, shrimp, garlic bread, & a side salad). The Alfredo was made in house, fresh, bread, a fresh salad, super tasty!! STAMP!! Their Southern Breakfast ($13.95 with beef bacon, cheesy eggs, buttered grits, & toast). Tasty beef bacon, well whipped cheesy eggs, & the grits needed a tad bit more flavor...DELICIOUS. STAMP!! Their Wings ($10.95 for 5 of their Mumbo sauced wings, & I got a sample of their Addis, *Addis Ababa in Ethiopia* Berbere spiced wings). Both were crispy, well sauced, but the Berbere wings, spicy, got me!! STAMP!! Their Chicken Steak n Cheese ($14.95 with grilled onions, green peppers, & fries). Meaty, cheesy, & well seasoned!! STAMP!! Their Desserts ($4.95 for their strawberry buttercream cupcake, & $4.95 for their Peach Cobbler Cupcake with a meringue buttercream, a streusel in middle, & streusel on the cream, $5.25 for their Peach Cobbler with streusel, & $3.75 for their Vegan Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Rosemary). All of these sweets are a HIT!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Rough!! . Recommendations: Get what I got!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair & differently abled persons friendly 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Absolutely love this family owned restaurant, and I'm really happy to see them thrive in their…read morenewest location in Anacostia. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed by the staff. The restaurant space is very open and light. On most days there's plenty of seating to choose from. As you peruse a menu that doesn't solely include sweet items which was a surprise to me the first time that I visited, the staff are patient if you have questions. My favorite item on the menu is the soul food platter which is available at an amazing price point. Everything is delicious, and I'm very particular about how my collard greens are prepared. I've also had some of their desserts, including the cheesecake which was amazing and a sample smoothie that was provided by the owner while I waited for my meal. I highly recommend a visit to Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes. These folks understand great customer service, appreciate their customers, and take out time to get to know you. Parking can be a little tricky, so I'd prepare ahead of time prior to visiting.

Such a cute spot! It's counter service but they'll bring items to your table, so you don't have to…read morestand around while they make items in the back. The cashiers are always friendly! The seasonal maple french toast latte was delicious. The sesame tahini dark chocolate cookie was super good, chocolatey but not too sweet and unique enough to stand out from the standard chocolate chip cookie. I've been here several times and it's always great! Also recommend the chocolate banana bread and the quiche. There are two sections for an outdoor patio, with great seating/chairs. The inside has such a cozy and whimsical ambiance, it feels like a lush tea party! There's lots of seating inside and out, but they are always busy. Sometimes it can take a minute to find a seat, but there's always quick turn-around and tables opening up.

A bit overhyped - but still getting 5 stars…read more This place looked super cute & I added to my places to visit while in DC. Unfortunately, it didn't really meet my expectations. The line was incredibly slow, latte was served hot, & food was mediocre. The interior is stunning, bright, & I felt transported to another country. I appreciated all the cute little trinkets that were for sale near the register. I'd probably give them one more visit in case my first one was an off day.

they have very nice customer service and they are very welcoming all of their desserts are…read moredelicious and they're hot foods are outstanding

Cake was okay. Very whipped cream heavy. I wouldn't get…read more another cake made here. The shorter lady at the front is nicer than the taller lady. The taller lady tries to upcharge. That was very annoying. Again, I wouldn't go back.

Great gelato and pastries! I don't like French pastries (that includes croissants especially), but…read moreI'll admit, they're actually quite good here! Typically, such pastries are too dry, stale-tasting, and crumbly for me, but here at this place, they're softer and fresher-tasting. Of course, they're still not as good as those in Montreal, Canada or France. But putting that aside... The croissants I tried here were almond, coconut chocolate, pistachio, pastrami, and chocolate twist ("chocolate torsade," with chocolate chips). Almond was boring and plain, pastrami was okay, but coconut chocolate, pistachio, and chocolate torsade were fantastic, all so indulgingly buttery and soft. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think I could go back to this place just to have their croissants again! Wow, I never do this for ANY of that places (in the USA, at least. I'll gladly eat all croissants in Canada and France). ***However, do come earlier in the day for fresh pastries. Not 1-2 hours before closing time because I tried a pistachio croissant one night and it wasn't as good as I remembered--it tasted weirdly sweet, cinnamon-y, and creamy; there was no pistachio taste. It tasted so different from the first time I tried it! I think you really have to try it fresh so that you can truly taste the pistachio. Many of the gelato flavors were great. Extra dark chocolate was delicious and paired oh-SO-well(!) with amarena cherry. I'm not crazy about fruit in ice cream (or even any kind of cherry sweets), but that combo of dark chocolate and cherry was seriously DA BOMB! A must-try! Ferroro rochero (that was such a cool flavor!) and hazelnut were also fantastic. Mint, Nutella (very Nutella-y!), straciatella, and nocciola (hazelnut) were not as amazing but still very good. Please note that I'm biased towards chocolate, so non-chocolate flavors don't impress me much (well, except for that amarena cherry!). Pistachio, Oreo, Reese's, red velvet, and blood orange all ranged from "okay" to "good but nothing worthwhile." Raspberry was very tart, and mango was incredibly thick and creamy (I don't like mango and still don't like it after trying this flavor). Oh, and affogati was delicious. I really enjoyed that espresso.

This spot is located in the same building as Wiseguy Pizza and Khin Sushi…read more I was greeted immediately which is always a plus. They have a good variety of flavors to choose from. I'm a chocolate lover so I chose the Reeses and and Red Velvet flavors. Both were rich, creamy and tasty. The red velvet didn't really taste like red velvet to me but it was delicious. It just didn't give that signature flavor. Since they are located at the same counter as the sushi restaurant, it doesn't really feel like a gelato or ice cream shop but that isn't a dealbreaker. I would visit again.