I was a little bummed to hear that Mom's Apple Pie was closing but The Golden Plum is keeping the…read morememory alive. Just as good as Mom's. They haven't skipped a beat and any pie you pick up off the table is going to satisfy that sweet tooth. It's really hard to not walk in here for the smells alone. The shop is a little smaller but the flavors and love put into each baked good is still there. Staff still friendly too! It's also especially good after going to the Ballywhack Shack Cafe!

Stopped by here the first time on Sunday late morning. Parking available on the street or in their…read moreparking lot. They have no seating so more of a pick up and go type of deal. They told me that I couldn't go wrong with any of their pie choices but they got their start with the apple pie. I got both the butter crust apple pie and the blueberry butter crust pecan (both were too but I think I prefer the butter crust with pecan)- they are on the sweeter end, so pairs well with a tea or milk! It was about $5-6 for a slice of pie. Would return.

Stopped by this cute little shop in Occoquan near the national park…read more The woman working there was friendly and even asked if we were military (they offer a discount). They have Blue Bell ice cream--got the milk chocolate and it was perfect on such a hot day. Loved walking around their cute town with my ice cream :)

What a fantastic ice cream and candy shop! My mini and I stopped in after spending time at River…read moreMill Park when a sweet-tooth craving hit, and this place did not disappoint. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the sweetest woman, Ms. L, who was incredibly warm and welcoming. We ended up having a lovely conversation about business and Blue Bell ice cream, which happens to be the brand they proudly serve. The shop offers a great variety of treats, including both dispenser-style and individually wrapped candies, along with a selection of specialty sodas. They also serve milkshakes, and while the flavor selection isn't overwhelming, it includes many of the most popular and well-loved options. The space itself is small but clean, inviting, and well kept. While there are no public restrooms, the overall atmosphere makes it a pleasant place to stop in and enjoy a treat. Overall, it was a sweet and enjoyable visit, and a perfect stop if you're in the area and looking to satisfy a craving. Update 4/12/26: We're back! It's Sunday, a beautiful Sunday...so why not have a scoop or two. Ms. L was not working today but service was efficient and the ice cream is scrumptious. I decided on salted caramel with a cake cone this time and my mini chose a scoop of mango in a cup. Delightful!

My family has been buying Casey's cupcakes for years, so I knew she was the right choice for our…read moreNovember 2022 wedding! She was a pleasure to work with and was able to make a delicious cake that accommodated my dietary restrictions (gluten free). In addition to making our cake, she also delivered and placed our florals and cake topper which was a huge help the day of the event. Definitely keep Casey in mind for your next birthday or special event!

We ordered 5 dozen cupcakes from Casey a few weeks ago to celebrate a family birthday and to also…read moretry to narrow down what flavors we wanted at our wedding. I had tried Casey's salted caramel cupcakes a couple months before for a friend's birthday and knew instantly I wanted her to make my cupcakes for my wedding in April. She was super accommodating and baked 10 flavors (6 cupcakes in each flavor) for my friends and family to try. Every flavor was a hit! I highly recommend the Chocolate Oreo, Strawberry Champagne, and the Red Velvet in addition to her signature flavor Salted Caramel. The cupcakes were decorated in a simple and classy fashion which was very visually appealing. Casey is attentive and responsive and will work with you to meet your preferences and dietary needs. She will go above and beyond to meet your design requests too. I'll update after my wedding but if you are looking for delicious cupcakes... go contact Casey right now.

Such a cute cafe! Staff wasn't notably friendly but WiFi was. I love unique menu items and the…read morehoneydew melon ice cream was soooo delicious. Wowtastic! Will return one day for the potted ice cream because that's just so cool. Go, enjoy!

Cafe Miki is a cute little boba tea shop. Their decor choice is very tropical-like and sorta…read morebeach-y to me. When I stopped by, it was empty, so my wait wasn't very long. They have several tables with chairs and would be good for groups or casual hang-outs. Their menu is quite diverse with a lot of options for fruit teas, milk teas, classic teas and ice cream flavors. For this particular visit, I tried a pineapple green tea. It wasn't the best, but it wasn't terrible either. It was refreshing enough. They might be worth a try for others. I wouldn't mind going back to try other items on their menu.

Almost Paradise...actually it was paradise!…read more Great ice cream flavors, wonderful customer service, and easy to get too! Stopped by a little before 6pm on a Friday evening and placed our order with a very friendly gentleman who explained the process We tried the following in pint sizes: Cookie Dough Cake Batter Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet Bourbon pecan pie Chocolate brownie All were delicious and freshly packed! I especially loved the cake batter and the strawberry lemonade sorbet! Can't wait to be back in the area to get more and try some different flavors.

Craving something creamy and cold on a late Summer Saturday evening and SO agreed to drive me to…read moreParadise. I've had my eye on the Bourbon Pecan Pie Ice Cream. We drove up, the door to the shop opened and we were greeted by an INCREDIBLE young man. So much energy! I love it. The ice cream is soooo creamy, maple-glazed chopped pecans in the Bourbon Vanilla ice cream and swirl of goodness, completed our evening.

The food & service was excellent. We had the baked artichoke dip with fresh sliced bread as an…read moreappetizer and Rosa linguini as an entree. We shared the food together and were impressed by how amazing it was. There were many items I wanted to try that I never had like the warm goat cheese pecan salad, the bourbon bread pudding, and the turkey jelly sandwich. The ambience was clean & spacious despite how small the area was inside and the tiny bathrooms. The only thing I was not able to have was second filling of coffee. It was still brewing when it came to our time to leave.

Tucked away in the Hollows of Historic Occoquan is this cute cottage restaurant. Make your way up…read morethe narrow stairway and proceed through the courtyard to the check in desk inside. Friendly hosts greeted us and find us a seat on a late Sunday afternoon. Nice day gave us the option of courtyard seating or indoor cottage seating. Pleasant service team, great food and a wonderful cottage atmosphere makes this place a great place to stop for brunch. Korean BBQ Short Rib sandwich is a newer menu item. Flavorful, lots of rib meat filling and bread grilled nice and crunchy. It's delicious. Berry Almond French Toast is very good. If you have a sweet tooth for brunch, then do not miss this dish. Steak & cheese melt is a staple on this menu. Filled with nicely seasoned steak, grilled onions and a blend of cheese makes this dish a hearty brunch meal. From the host to the service team, everyone is very efficient and friendly. Pro Tip: use the Yelp waitlist feature on busy days.

Potomac chocolate and Graffiti Cat Pizza is amazing!! Went here while hungry after exploring the…read morecity. Located in historic Occoquan VA, it's mainly a chocolate shop that ethically sources its cocoa from different countries around the world in order to make their in house (mostly dark) chocolate bars and bon bons. They also serve gelato, drinking chocolate (hot cocoa) and on select weekends homemade pizza with sourdough via Graffiti Cat! The shop is very small with no seating inside but there are a couple tables and chairs right outside and in the alley (in the winter we just get it to go or eat in the car). Parking is hard as it's very busy and it's on a historic street so it's all on the side of the sidewalk. The drinking chocolate is my favorite! I always have to order a traditional (think American hot cocoa but with a richer feel), and a European drinking chocolate (smaller cup with less milk but so rich like drinking straight melted dark chocolate!, so absolutely delicious!). I often get their bonbons as well which are handmade and have various flavors like toasted coconut, Ugandan Dark chocolate (named for the country of cocoa origin), raspberry and mint, along with a few others. I got the 70% dark chocolate, the mint chocolate, and the toasted coconut. I liked two of them but the mint chocolate tasted a bit too much like toothpaste to me so I didn't finish that one. Now onto the Pizza. They make their own sourdough for these personal size pizzas, and use fresh ingredients. They have a set menu except for one special pizza which changes each week and is updated on their website. I ordered the margarita pizza and added pepperoni on top. The margarita part was tasty and the sourdough really compliments the ingredients well...if you like sourdough you'll love these pizzas. I would say that the pepperoni is more porky than beefy and since I don't tend to like pork I didn't appreciate it as much as I usually do. If you like pork you will be fine with it. The pizza is NY style in that it is thin and chewy. I think it could use a bit more sauce but it's tasty nonetheless. My husband got the cheese pizza and he enjoyed it but not nearly as much as me (though he doesn't love sourdough like I do). The service is great and I love the adorable cat mascot for the pizza. They hand draw on each pizza box and each one is unique, which is cool. If you look out the window you'll see they 'graffitied' a graffiti cat on the brick on the side of the building. Bon bons: 4/5 Drinking chocolate: 5/5 Pizza: 4/5 TLDR: delicious dark chocolate for drinking and eating; ethically sourced. Pizza pop up on weekends is good and has a cute cartoon cat mascot. Parking sucks, but that's just historic districts for you. I dream of the drinking chocolate and need to get it at least once a month. I definitely recommend both Potomac Chocolate and Graffiti Cat.

This is an interesting and unique spot, but the taste weren't particularly to my liking…read more I stopped by with my wife on a Saturday afternoon. They were not overly busy and easy to get to if you're already walking around the downtown area. There's not a lot of parking so expect to look for spots and walk a good distance. Not ideal if you're just going to this area to pick up some food, but its a very nice and unique historic town to visit and see. The variety of choclates is diverse and unique, probably not things you'll find anywhere else. However, many of the varieties are dark chocolate and taste quite bitter. The pizza is unique as well in they use sourdough bread for the crust. Its definitely different, but felt like it overpowered every other flavor on the pizza. Worth a try if you enjoy dark choclates and sourdough, otherwise you may not find much you like to eat here.

Simple coffee and food spot. It's in downtown Occoquan so some street parking. Follow the coffee…read moresign. You order up front and then sit down. Some seating inside and a little bit outside. Very calm and chill place to hang out. I ordered a Toffee Nut Coffee and the Uncle Johnny Hot Savory Panini. The sandwich was good, it wasn't cut all the way through but good flavor. It had a lot of onions and peppers but not bad. I would like to come back and try their Crepes but would come back again.

I stopped by here with friends after a race, and overall, the experience was just okay. Nothing…read morebad, but nothing that really stood out either--especially for the price. I ordered a vegetarian crepe, and my friend got an Oreo crepe. Both were decent, but honestly pretty underwhelming. The flavors were fine, just not memorable, and definitely not something I'd go out of my way to get again. I also tried a vanilla chai latte, which was the same story--good, but nothing special. The biggest downside for me was the value. I ended up spending around $17, and it just didn't feel worth it. Between the portion size and the overall taste, it felt like something I could've easily made at home for a fraction of the price. Service was okay. The woman working there had a more straightforward, no-frills personality--not particularly warm or welcoming, but not rude either. Just very to-the-point. The space itself is also pretty small, with limited seating. It's probably best suited for quick stops or takeout rather than sitting and hanging out for a while. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it didn't give me a strong reason to come back. If you're nearby and curious, it might be worth trying once--but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

Deliciousness - 4/5 Happiness - 5/5…read more I love Belgian beer, and Cock and Bowl is my favorite place to nab some of this great nectar. This place keeps the Belgian brews stocked across the spectrum. From fruity Lambics to Tripels (my personal fave) and Quadrupels, pales to darks. There's a lot to explore here. The food is pretty good too. The frites (fries) are excellent and pair well with the beer. They are thick without veering into steak fry territory, nicely crunchy, and packed with a pleasing amount of salt (and I believe a hint of vinegar). The waffles are also a standout, typically topped with light and airy cream. The merguez lamb sausage is also hearty and delicious. I wish the building itself was larger. There's only a few tables, meaning you may be in for a wait if you go during the colder months. And I recently had the chocolate mousse and didn't care for it. It was much more akin to pudding, and there wasn't a deep enough chocolate flavor to contrast with the whipped cream. There's no better place I've found in Occoquan to eat, drink, and be merry. I highly recommend you stop here when you visit.

The hostess/wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable, the beer selection was incredible! We loved…read morethe food!! Mussels, Crabcake, and the waffle with chocolate, caramel, whipped cream and pecans... heaven.

Whoa!!! I purchased a classic cheesecake in a jar and man, the portion was just right! Not too…read moresweet. I'll come back and try their pumpkin cheesecake.

Super delicious! Bought it using delivery to Florida and they arrived cool and ready to eat! Great…read morecustomer service, super yummy dessert!