I had such a wonderful experience thanks to Lucy at the register! Lucy was warm, friendly, and…read moregenuinely welcoming. You can tell she really cares about customers and takes pride in what she does. She was patient, upbeat, and made the whole visit feel so positive! Great customer service like that really makes a place stand out! And I have to mention the pistachio latte -- WOW. It was absolutely delicious. Perfectly balanced, smooth, and full of flavor. Easily one of the best lattes I've had in a long time. Between the amazing service and the incredible drink, this visit made my day. I'll definitely be coming back!

Shotted is a coffee chain known for their specialty lattes and desserts. This location is in the…read moredulles mall food court. It's convenient to park near the regal theaters to walk to the food court. There's plenty of couch seating specifically for shotted but also the shared space of the food court. You order with the barista and get a number. She was really nice and our lattes were made well. We did have to wait for a bit, but my coffee tasted so good I didn't mind! I got the red velvet latte, which was really sweet and had a distinct red velvet taste. I really enjoyed it, and I'd definitely recommend getting it while you're here!

Staff members treat customers as guests. Interior was bright and buzzing with energy. The noise…read morelevel was ideal for me quiet enough to hear my party and loud enough not to hear what was said at the next table. I enjoyed my chicken salad croissant. The croissant was airy and flaky and pecans gave the chicken salad a little crunch.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!…read more I posted a review several months ago about Ridgetop CoffeeTop consistently running out of coffee and giving customers a 16-ounce cup when they actually paid for a 20-ounce cup. As a result of that review, I spoke with Christina, who manages the shop. She was genuinely sincere, apologized for the issues, and assured me that things were going to change. Unfortunately, that has not been my experience. On Friday, July 10, at approximately 9:30 a.m., I visited the shop again. I was the fifth person in line, looking at my phone, when I heard the first customer being told they had no coffee. He immediately walked out. The next two customers ordered iced tea. The fourth customer, who was directly in front of me, ordered two cups of coffee. I clearly heard the employee tell him there was no coffee available and that he would have to wait 5 to 10 minutes. Although he was obviously frustrated, he agreed to wait and took a seat. When it was my turn, I asked the cashier if I had heard correctly that there was currently no coffee. She confirmed they were about to brew a fresh pot. I pointed out that five customers had already been in line and that this was a coffee shop with no coffee available. After already turning away one customer and asking another to wait, only then were they starting a new pot? The cashier responded with an attitude, saying, "You'll just have to wait 5 to 10 minutes." This is exactly what I discussed with Christina months ago. I simply do not understand how a coffee shop can repeatedly run out of coffee. At a minimum, there should always be another pot brewing or ready so customers are not left waiting 5 to 10 minutes after placing an order. That is poor planning and poor customer service. It is clear that nothing has changed since my conversation with Christina. I asked if either Christina or Dan, the other manager, was available, and I was told there were no managers on duty. At that point, I walked out. I cannot recommend spending your time or money at a coffee shop that repeatedly fails to have coffee available. It would be like going to a grocery store with no groceries. If a business specializes in coffee, customers should reasonably expect coffee to be available.

One of My fave matcha latte places. Upon entering everyone is so friendly and sweet. It's a small…read morequaint space shared with a conjoining pizzeria on the other side. My drinks are always on point each time. They never miss. Their coffee cakes are so good too. I've had cookies n cream matcha and my absolute favorite strawberry shortcake.

Don't let this small cafe connected to a Pizza place fool you. It has great coffee and a variety of…read moreother drinks! I went with my family and got 3 items: - Cookies and Cream Latte - Banana Bread Coldfoam Latte - Coffeecake The cookies and cream latte was really good. It had just the right balance of sweetness and bitterness from the latte. The Banana Bread CF latte was a bit sweeter. Def recommend for someone who leans more on the sweeter side. The coffeecake was a bit of a let down. While it was super soft and moist, it tasted like they used rice flour. I'm not a huge fan of that, and it overpowered the cinnamon flavor for me. Would def come back if i'm ever in the area.

Best cup of coffee I've ever had. Qamaria latte with cinnamon and cardamom-OMG delicious!…read more Yummy honey cake - moist, sweet but not too sweet. Cute airy space. Parking lot might be packed.

This coffee shop is really unique in DMV. I have had Chai Teas but never heard of Cardamom Coffee…read more You can get it here under the name Mufawaar Coffee. It's brewed in big kettles that they will just pour over after you order. There are so many other coffee types I have to come back for. The honeycomb dessert is a must try. There's cheese inside and honey drizzle on top. It's really a new taste for me and I loved it. The staff was very friendly. They are not all from Yemen though. I don't know why I assumed so lol There's plenty of parking space. The set up is also very nice for friends to hangout and talk. You can also go upstairs to work with a bit more peace. It's a good cafe I'd come back for!

These locations are popping up as fast as a 7-11. Met up with some friends since this location was…read morecentral to all of us. Early morning, well 9:09ish and already no tongs. There was a variety of sweets and savories. I opted for an egg, ham and Swiss on a roll. Noted in the wrapper "recommend heated". Staff was pretty much the one friendly guy at the register. He was also running around putting out food. I had my roll heated, not sure why it took a while but oh well. Dining area is well lit. Tables sit close together. Parking is easy: out front or nearby lots.

Angelica was so sweet and made the ordering process for a cake so easy over the phone! I tried to…read moreorder this cake through the Paris Baguette website but since it typically requires 2 business days and I was told the day before to order a cake at work, Angelica placed the order on her end and didn't charge me for a rush order. :) Everyone loved cake, saying it wasn't too sweet and how soft and fluffy it was. I really enjoyed that the store didn't skimp on strawberries too! There's a closer location to my office, but I'm glad I gave the Sterling location a chance! I will definitely keep them in mind for future events.

I didst first partake of an espresso so fierce and resolute that it did strike mine soul with the…read moreforce of a charging warhorse. Though but a thimble in measure, its body was stout, its bitterness noble, and its finish lingered upon mine tongue as though a monk had whispered dark secrets into mine ear. A draught fit for kings, crusaders, and those burdened with collecting the kingdom's taxes. Thereafter came the humble medium drip coffee, a beverage far gentler in temperament. Verily, it possessed a smoothness most uncommon, lacking the scorched misery oft found in lesser taverns. Notes of roasted earth and faint sweetness did reveal themselves with each sip, as though the beans had been blessed by the Archbishop himself. It warmed both hand and spirit, making even the dreariest morn seem worthy of song. Thus do I proclaim The Blend Coffee Bar to be a house of uncommon mastery. Should thou seek potions brewed with care rather than haste, cast aside thy allegiance to lesser coffee merchants and make pilgrimage henceforth. I bestow upon this establishment five chalices out of five!

Pretty adorable coffee shop around the corner of the Walgreens. I only had 30 minutes for lunch but…read morewanted a pick me up. They have a wonderful selection of coffee/tea options but I prefer my standard chai or matcha. I tried their cranberry mocha and I wasn't a huge fan to be honest. I didn't taste any cranberry so to me it wasn't worth the $6 or $7. I also ordered their avocado toast but they didn't tell me they ran out of avocados until after I paid. So I ended up swapping to a caprese sandwich (which I'm glad I did) because I had a limited time. I actually think I would enjoy the sandwich more than the toast.

We visited for the first time on a Sunday afternoon. We were…read morein the area visiting our adult son. The young woman helping me allowed me to sample 3 tastes. I purchased a double scoop Kalfi and Mocha Almond. Both were delicious. The Kalfi was especially unique and delicious. It was pistachio, rosewater and cardamom and not overly sweet really very special. My husband had a caramel and fig ice cream that was really delicious. Our son had a Sunday that he liked. We will definitely be back there for ice cream I'd like to try the Matcha drinks that they have. It's a sweet place with tables inside and chairs outside.

I love ice cream and was super excited to find another ice cream shop in the area. 1) all the ice…read morecream is made in house 2) the ambiance is spectacular and picturesque 3) the staff is friendly! They have a full coffee bar and many unique flavors. It is refreshing, tasty, and flavorful. Whether you are looking for a yummy fruit flavor or the classics, this is a must visit with friends, family, etc.! Show Authors some love!

I dropped by one day in the middle of the day, and they weren't particularly busy. They only had…read moreone barista server behind the counter. They were polite and patiently waited for me to figure out what I wanted. The shop itself is very cute and organized. They carry a lot of cute plushies that include boba drink plushies and panda plushies. I ordered the mango green tea without any toppings and customized with 50% sweetness and less ice. With changing the sweetness level of boba, it's always a gamble on how it's going to affect the overall drink (most of the time, regular sweetness level is too much for me). The drink was okay, I wish there was more mango flavor in it though. I think maybe 75% sweetness would fix it, but I'm really not sure. Overall, I think it's an okay boba tea shop. If I'm at Dulles Town Center again, maybe I'll stop by and try a milk tea instead.

Panda Tea House gets the job done if you're craving bubble waffles, ice cream or boba. They also…read morehave a large selection of panda items, which brings in even more cuteness to the store. It can get busy, I went inside on a Saturday and there was nobody there, but then right when I ordered, there was a large influx of people who arrived inside. There were only 2 staff members working, so they were super busy. I just ordered a bubble waffle since that was what I was craving, but usually people will get the waffle with ice cream (there's plenty of flavor options with toppings). I'll come back to try other things, but stop by here if you love desserts and pandas!

I was in Reston for business and in need of good cup of coffee. Tried of the hotel stuff that…read morepasses as coffee. I came across this place and knew it was a local favorite. This place is cozy and I like the decor! The service was great! My coffee was amazing! Normally I'll get a regular cup of coffee but today I got a dirty chai latte with an extra shot of espresso. AMAZING! Overall, great coffee shop! I true hidden gem!

I have found the coffee shop I didn't know I was looking for…read more My wife told me I needed to check out Weird Brothers Coffee because, as she put it, "You're a huge Star Wars nerd. You're going to love this place." She knows me well. Walking into Weird Brothers feels a little like stumbling into the cantina after taking a wrong turn through Mos Eisley. The place is loaded with Star Wars, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, and Nightmare Before Christmas memorabilia. As a longtime Star Wars fan and hardcore comic collector, I immediately went into "Okay, let's see what they have" mode. And that's before even getting to the coffee. Weird Brothers roasts their own beans and has a bunch of sci-fi-themed blends. The names alone had me reaching for my wallet. I'm the kind of person who will buy a comic because it says "First Appearance" on the bag, so naturally I'm susceptible to coffee with a geeky name. They even have a special blend for the CrossFit gym next door, which I thought was a pretty cool touch. Nothing says community partnership quite like supplying caffeine to people voluntarily throwing heavy objects around at 6 a.m. Supporting your neighboring businesses? +5 reputation points. Now, about the food... Come here for the coffee. When we visited, they were completely out of the breakfast sandwiches. The remaining options were quiches, so we grabbed the ham & cheese and spinach. Unfortunately, they weren't freshly made and were simply reheated. They were perfectly edible, but definitely more "side quest" than "main storyline." The Americano, however, was good. That's what brought me back to the primary mission: coffee and geeky stuff. I definitely want to return and pick up a few bags of their beans. At this point, I'm basically looking at the coffee menu the same way I look at a wall of long boxes at a comic shop: "I don't need all of these... but I should probably check every single one just in case there's a key." Four stars for the coffee, atmosphere, in-house roasting, and ridiculous amount of geek cred. The food kept this from going to five stars, but I'll absolutely be back. Now excuse me while I go investigate these coffee blends like I'm hunting for a first appearance of Boba Fett in a stack of back issues. May the roast be with you.

We learned about this place from an email from Yelp that featured new places to try…read more Since we were planning to have dinner at a restaurant in the area, we figured that I would stop in after dinner and get some dessert to go. It's not easy to find. Their address is on Southbank Street, but it can be easy to miss it as it is behind Robek's. We were here on a Sunday around 5 p.m. The first thing I noticed was that they didn't have very many items left. The young man who was behind the counter was friendly and patient. I decided to order two lemon cupcakes and two birthday cupcakes. There were only two birthday cupcakes left, so I guess I timed it right. Four cupcakes ended up costing $18, which seems to be on the expensive side. As for the cupcakes, the lemon ones were for my husband. He thought the lemon flavoring could have been more prominent. We also noticed that the cupcakes were on the oily side. On the plus side, the cake part was very light in texture. This place is basically a take out set up, as it is small. We're not sure if we would return. If we did return, it would be for a meal in the area.

It's nice how there are options for both cupcakes and ice cream. They let me try a few samples…read morebefore picking the ice cream flavor and I opted with mango. It was thick, creamy, and delicious! The workers were nice and service was quick. There's a bunch of outdoor seating as well. The place inside is fairly small so definitely more of a takeout place. I would love to come back and try their cupcakes!