One of my friends bought me a box of donuts one day and I was very appreciative. I love fresh…read moredonuts and they were very great very light but sweet. When I got the chance to visit by myself, the ambiance was amazing. It was so cute and cozy and the staff in there were really great and they helped me pick out even more than just donuts this go round. I would definitely say it's worth the drive if you don't live in the area and if you do live in the area, you will probably be here every week.

For Mother's Day my wonderful daughter who attends VCU brought me a whole hummingbird cake from…read morethis establishment. It was the highlight of my day and so thoughtful of my daughter to bring it up to Northern Virginia for My special day!

I do like this place, especially since it is the only place you can get shaved ice snow. I'm not a…read morefan of the really chunky larger bits and Hawaiian shaved ice is the absolute best. The flavors have all been really tasty and creative too, no complaints there. I do wish it weren't so expensive for literally frozen water. I would be by every other day if it were more affordable and not just an every few months treat. I wish there were a few larger tables since all of them are made for four and I generally only come with groups of 5 or 6 and we feel bad moving tables, so we just end up all squeezing together after swiping chairs from another table. Haven't ordered the ramen yet and I pretty much forget that part exists until we sit down. I'll still be back every several months when my wallet isn't as judgmental on me dropping $10 per person on a frozen treat.

My friends and I love Vampire Ice. Every time I'm in the area, I try to make a visit. Everyone…read moreworking at this particular location is very sweet and very professional. Most recently I tried their dulce de Leche vampire, ice concoction, and I gotta say that the caramel drizzle along with the banana is my new favorite combination. Whether it's in the summer or winter, I will always make it a point to visit this location.

So I have mostly just tried her stuff so far in other locations. Two of my favorite coffee shops…read morebuy her delicious pastries, but this was my first time going directly to the source. I needed some pastries for a teacher appreciation thing at my kids school so we decided to go with her homemade pop tarts. Although I love everything I have ever tasted that she makes, her pop tarts are super unique. And they are DELICIOUS. I've now tried strawberry, blueberry, and chocolate and they are all phenomenal. We were able to schedule an order to pickup about a week later, and she is so nice about being willing to make an assortment of flavors, and even packaging her new "pecan pie" ones separately, just in case anyone has an allergy. Love it! Little things like that go a long way in my book as far as service goes. The shop is small, but very cute. I love how woodsy and earthy everything looks. Her cake stands are round slices of wood and she has cute earthy decor all around. She was super busy, preparing for the pecan festival the day we were in, so the cases were empty but she was happy to tell us all about the things she had available in the back still. I'll definitely be back to order more.

It's cake time again!! I was in awe upon seeing this cake for the first time. This year's…read morebeautifully designed birthday cake was a one tier, 9" round vanilla almond-flavored cake. The cake was moist with an almond flavor. The frosting was smooth, creamy and had a balanced sweetness to make this gorgeous and delicious cake satisfying everyone's sweet tooth. Tip: The cakes freeze well also! It was simple to order. They consistently demonstrate friendliness, professionalism, and exceptional talent. Looking forward to my next order!

I like the fact you can just walk in and order on the iPad. You also get to see them making your…read morecookies which is neat. Staff is always super friendly, well lit and clean inside. A little pricey but a nice treat every once in a while. Quality ingredients and great flavors weekly.

very clean! the service was good, since you place the order on your own and quick. This was my…read morefirst time visiting so I ordered the milk chocolate chip and pink sugar cookie. I enjoyed the milk chocolate chip, but it was definitely sweet. I only took a bite of the pink sugar because it was too sweet for me! I would definitely come back though.... If I'm ever in VA again lol

Fantastic desserts! Went there to order desserts for a milestone birthday party and was greeted by…read morea wonderful lady who explained what would work best. Wound up ordering one cake and then five different dessert bites. All were delicious and were a huge hit! We had the chocolate cake, strawberry crunch cake, s'mores, raspberry cheesecake, and peanut butter brookie. Highly recommend, not only for the desserts, but the service and creativity!! We will be back!!

Holy cannoli! This sweet shop is fabulous. The cannolis are crisp and filled with a light rich…read morecream. The owners were inviting and generous. The shop is a simple building, but inside it's transformed into a "candy land" of desserts! I tried so many treats I may have to go to the dentist soon! I had the cheesecakes, the Oreo brownie, the tasty s'mores, and the cookies! For wonderful desserts, don't desert this spot!

High quality ice cream and quality ingredients are definitely good for an occasional treat.read more

So so good. We've been here a few times now! It certainly does not disappoint. I love all the…read moredifferent flavor options that are available. We have been lucky that each time we have come there has not really been a huge line. The service is really friendly and quick. Can't wait till we're back again soon!

This is a great shop with an emphasis on traditional, elegant and southern design with a thread of…read morequirky surprise elements that keep me coming in again and again. Prices are delightful but fair--deals are available without that horrific "designer" markup that keeps all but the well-heeled out of many antique boutiques (Carytown take note!) I am blogger/photographer and local homeowner and never fail to find something (or several somethings) that interests or inspires me! Sophisticated, spot on and yet approachable for the home owner and DIY designer looking for a friendly leg up on the perfect antique find!! Run--don't walk to Arleene Herriman Antiques! Pure bliss!

From the owner: Abigail's offers a great mix of items for sale. Running as a small antique mall we offer a wide…read morerange of items from vintage to primitives. A great selection of local civil war relics, and other military items for sale. We are know for our vintage cast iron cook ware, Pyrex, and local items. But best of all we are the home of "The Sweet Dixie" a nice little sweet treat shop full of handmade local and Virginia made items. Our specialty sweet treats sell out every day! Located in the heart of Old Towne with free parking and a clean restroom!