Apicius, a first century Roman gourmand, is attributed with the saying "We eat first with our…read moreeyes". In the world of gourmet chocolates, Artisan Confections separates itself from the competition by their visual appeal. The sea of browns and minuscule sprinkles and linear frostings creates ambiguity and indecisiveness within a box of ordinary chocolates, whereas when one opens a box of Artisan Confections, each handcrafted piece has a unique trademark artistic design and array of vivid color that will leave a lasting multi-sensory impression and the only ambiguity will be whether taste supersedes visuals.

As someone with nut allergies, going into a chocolate shop or receiving chocolate as a gift is…read morealways a stressful experience. But not here! I was so pleasantly surprised when the person helping me not only could speak to exactly which chocolates had nuts, she assured me that they are trained chocolatiers and take steps to reduce cross contamination (although the risk will always still be present). From the allergy community - thank you!! Not to mention, the chocolates are delicious.

This review is for the CUPCAKES was able to place a pickup for same day order of 12 and they were…read moreamazing, the entire office enjoyed them. I like that they allow you to customize the flavors. I had a red velvet with cream cheese icing and it was so soft and melted in your mouth. They are beautifully decorated, highly recommend! The place is super cute inside. Looking forward to trying their breakfast!

This place is okay. I've had a cookie, biscuit, and cupcake from here. They're fine. Cupcakes are…read moregreat for easy-to-please kids. The browned butter chocolate chip cookie was very flat and left much to be desired. The cheddar biscuit was dry AF and lacked flavor. I do recommend buying a shirt if you are a regular. You get a free cookie/cupcake every time you visit and wear the shirt. I think I'd rather have a chocolate chip cookie from like Best Buns honestly. The employees are always nice. It's casual inside. But their baked goods are REGULAR.

Not sure how to rate my past experiences with Three Whistles but it shouldnt discourage you either…read more The first time around we were in search for some good coffee in the area. We tried their vanilla lattes with soy and oat milks, it was just average. We did however, enjoyed the big work space and free wifi! The second time we visited it was for some dessert. We tried their gelato and it tasted pretty fresh! So def try if youre in the area!

Spacious area for work/study, lots of plants and parking was a breeze. Not super busy and no line…read moreon a Sunday. The girls at the front were so sweet and patient while I ask a million questions. I wasn't mad about spending $15 on a beet root latte and an egg and cheese bagel! The latte was so pretty pink and balanced well with a splash of vanilla syrup. My bagel sand was piping hot and the cheese was nice and gooey. After eating you'll have to bus your own table. Great place.

Fast service and really neat cookie choices; so far I tried to PBJ cookie and it is good!read more

Stopped by for a sweet treat after dinner out and was quite impressed with the variety of cookies!!…read moreI ordered the Brookie and it was a fantastic blend of their brown sugar cookie and their chocolate brownie. AND they are served warm! So the edges had a bit of a crust and the inside was slightly melty and gooey. So good! Appreciated they had dairy free options too. The store is in the same complex of the Apple Store and Crate and Barrel.

This place is not NICE on the wallet. But pro-tip they sometimes have a 15% off if you check-in on…read moreYelp! The staff is super friendly and the place is quaint but has a handful of tables inside and outside. They justify the high price tag by whipping the ice cream with liquid nitrogen in a mixer. Although cool I didn't think it added much to the experience and was little gimmicky. I tried the cookie dough which was solid and not too sweet. My friend tried one of their seasonal flavors (lavender honey) and it tasted like neither. I think they use the same base for most of their flavors because hers tasted very similar to mine and both were good quality. I think the flavors are hit or miss, but unfortunately you can't sample them! I think this place is a good treat, but overall I'm not sure I'd go back.

A friend wanted to get Icecream and we found this in Clarendon area. Such a beautiful area with…read morelots of stores and food options and great place to walk around. PISTACHIO & CHOCOLATE SCOOPS I was skeptical at first esp with this combo but babyyyyy this was EVERYTHING! Both flavors together and separate were delicious and sweet but not overpowering. Perfect match and will definitely get again... maybe even I'll get all flavors lol. Btw I love seeing the NITRO coming out the kitchen aids, such a cool scene. I love the colors in the store, orange spoons and white kitchen aids are so different but I love it plus the aesthetics thru-out the store was cute. The pricing is decent and they have a limited menu of Icecream flavors, milkshakes and even hot cocoa. We will definitely be back especially since they gave us a Punch card so after 10 scoops/visits, you get FREE Icecream.

After coming here multiple times in a week, I can confirm: I love Toastique! The service is…read morefriendly, quick, and casual. And the toasts are beautiful, like living art. As for the food, here is my honest take of everything I tried. Avocado Toast (9/10) - Delicious creamy avocado on a thick hunk of bread with microgreens, tomatos, and a hint of chili oil make this a must have for breakfast. It is everything you want in a no-fills avocado toast (except maybe the high price, but everything is expensive these days) Burrata Toast (8/10) - Generously sized. I don't love Caprese sandwiches but if you do, this may be closer to a 9 for you. The balsamic vinagraitte makes this toast shine! The burrata is generous fresh, and compliments the tomatos/fresh basil! The bread is also hefty which I appreciate. PB Crunch Toast (6.5/10) - This is easily most beautiful toast but sadly, it looks better than it tastes. It's a mix of dessert and breakfast. The toast is thin and coated in PB and Jelly, which is stacked with colorful fruits, drizzled honey, and crunchy granola/nuts. The taste is sadly not cohesive. I'd rather nutella, cream, almond butter, or a fruit jam to PBJ. I'd also like a heftier toast, but perhaps that is just preference. Açai Bowl (7.5/10) - The OG açai bowl is everything you want in açai bowl. It doesn't suprise you, but it hits every note like a competent piano player. The consistency is creamy, not hard. The strawberry, blueberry, and banana l mix well with the granola and cacao nibs. Overall solid choice. Definitely come check this place out. You'll leave happier.

Very nice açaí bowl with fresh fruit…read more Clean, appealing place to sit and eat. Menu was relatively small. I'd eat there again for a healthy breakfast that tastes good. Near Clarendon Metro. I walked a few blocks from where we stay. Not sure where there is parking.

I gotta give it up for Kaldi's. My first time visiting and while the prices are a little steep…read more(especially for food - $23 for a chicken Caesar salad), I'd def come back. About that $23 salad: The portion is a little skeet (that's an STL term - look it up) but the chicken was honestly juicy and flavorful as hell. And, the salad was full of very fresh spinach, and maybe other greens, as well as a good dressing. They provided a healthy amount of shaved Parmesan, which is my favorite. I would definitely order this again if I knew I was going to be around for a while and really wanted a salad. The vibe inside is so cute. This particular location is huge and there are various types of seating available. They have Wi-Fi, which is helpful., and some of their furniture is super comfy. It is the perfect place to connect or reconnect with a friend. I have never been much of a coffee shop, girl, but I could definitely see myself coming here multiple times a week. Service was good. I didn't interact with them much because all I did was order from a little QR code at my table and they dropped it off, but when observing them interacting with other customers, they seemed nice For the size of this place and people coming in and out, it was surprisingly clean, too. I didn't check the bathrooms out, but parking outside was paid but easy.

Busy spot on the weekends but the outdoor tables are nice when the weather cooperates. You order…read moreusing a QR code at the table and service is quick. They have a $9 breakfast sandwich brunch special that's a pretty good deal - I got the lox and cream on a croissant with a poached egg. They also have a variety of bowls, smoothies, and breakfast, lunch, and brunch fare on the menu. Their strawberry smoothie is pretty good!

We came here for breakfast and everything was really nice…read moreThe food was fresh and the atmosphere felt warm Our server Seyda also made the experience better with her sincere smile and helpful attitude She was friendly in a natural way and made us feel comfortable while we enjoyed our meal Overall it was a pleasant morning and I would come again

Omg!!!! What a hidden gem…read more I'm loving it here. Service is a bit slow but I love the food here. This becomes my favorite place. They have a bit smaller size table for Turkish breakfast but if you make a reservation you should be okay. On Sunday, it's family friendlier place. But they got cute fireside sitting areas and it's nice.

It was good, and the set up is adorable. I just prefer more tang in the mango flavors whenever I…read moreorder this flavor. But cute fun and great service !

Wow just wow! I…read moredidn't know what to think when walking up to this popup ice cream shop. I always passed by it on my way to barnes and noble. I figured why not try it out. The taste, a melt in your mouth popsicle with childhood candy favorites. I got the chocolate hazelnut with coconut toppings. The look was cutesy and the taste was worth the price! I am definitely taking my family here and recommend you do too! plus they have gluten free options. Staff was nice enough to inform us what was gluten free. The seating is out in the open, and on a nice weather day, a perfect place to sit and chat with friends.

We were shopping in the area and decided to stop by the churro truck for a treat…read more The churros were really good and tasted fresh. We got the dulce de leches filling and really enjoyed that. I might try the chocolate next time. I would recommend getting a coffee or tea before getting the churro it would work really well together. The person working there seemed pretty annoyed when I asked questions, but I guess he was bored and wanted to go home so I get it. I would go again and try the other flavors if I'm shopping in the area.

Years ago, at the downtown DC Christmas market, I had the most incredible churros ever. I have…read moredreamed of those churros ever since and never had their equal despite many tries. A colleague went to the Christmas market this year and the one question I had was: "Are there churros?!" When she said yes, it immediately went higher on the list of holiday activities to do with the kids. We went on a busy Sunday (much to my regret) and most places had long lines. While the kids opted for crepes, they stood in line with me forever to get my churros. The churros did not disappoint and were as delicious as I remembered them. I got them with chocolate filling, and it was thick and rich. Crispy churros covered in cinnamon delicious goodness on the outside, with a soft doughnut like consistency on the inside. I inhaled them both!