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Vanilla Brûlée's and Café au lait
William H.

Recently we have been going around trying sweet from different bakeries. Our main go to has been TLJ. Layered is from the same family of Chateau at Chantilly. My son had the Tiramisu Latte and he mentioned it was a good bland of sweetness and coffee with good flavor. We took the sweets - cafe au lait and vanilla brûlée home. Both were good but I prefer the brûlée more as the au lait has an aftertaste.

Dhania I.

Finally tried Layered and now I understand the hype. I tried their Kyoto Latte (latte with condensed milk. The latte was a bit watery, but I can't wait to try their other drinks! And of course I had to try their fruit desserts! From Mango to Matcha Jasmine, everything tastes so fresh, delicious, and beautifully crafted. It's a busy spot but still gives that cozy cafe feel. Finding a seat is a challenge, but so worth it!

Sabriya T.

We've been waiting to try this place for the last year and man was it disappointing. This place is definitely over hyped. The pastries are cute but flavor isn't that great. It's just okay. We got the mango, vanilla, pistachio, yuzu & spinach pie. The spinach pie was the best thing we had unfortunately. Service was great though. The staff are really nice & helpful.

Vivian Z.

have heard a lot about this place so decided to give it a try since the hype has died down. I love the interior with options to work from super cute! I ordered the banana cream matcha which indeed tasted like banana. I didn't taste much of the matcha but it may due to how strong the banana cream flavor is. I personally would not get it again. I also got to try the cappuccino here and it was the standard capp nothing fancy or "wow" about it. Didn't get to try the dessert items so may need to come back & try it once. Service was friendly overall!

Mango pastry so good!!
Allison S.

I finally got a chance to try layered and I really loved it. This cafe is large with plenty of seating but it does get super busy on weekends. They have so many drink options and I tried the banana matcha which was so delicious! All of their pastries are all handmade and they look pretty and so much like real fruit. Their pastries are basically art and that's why this place is a bit pricey. I think the price is worth what you get. All the pastries I tried were delicious but my absolute favorite was the mango.

Lay D.

Layered is a fun concept: creative drinks and viral fruit pastries. I have tried several of their pastries and they are overall pretty good. My only gripe is that their coffee drinks, while fun and flavorful, are too sweet. I will give them another try some time in the future and try to request less sweet drinks.

Desserts and matcha
Eunice K.

The desserts here are better than you would think! They're beautiful and pretty tasty, but can be kind of expensive. I recommend the mango dessert! I've been here twice and tried the matcha jasmine dessert twice: one time it was bland but the second time it was really good. So maybe depending on the day, dessert quality can differ a bit. The drinks are decent, they have some fun flavors. I tried the matcha pandan drink and it was a touch sweet. Definitely worth coming here once! I'm curious about the different pastries they have as well. I've been here only on the weekend, and it's usually pretty busy. There's a lot of seating, but gets full pretty fast.

Cam H.

This bakery is such a fun concept! Their cakes resemble real fruit and are almost too pretty to eat. It broke my heart to break the cake. It's definitely a spot that catches your eye right away. Very instagrammable. The mango cake was my absolute favorite. The filling had real mango pieces, which made it taste incredibly fresh. It wasn't overly sweet at all, more of a balanced sweet-and-sour flavor that felt light and refreshing. We also tried the matcha strawberry cake. It was very light, perfect if you don't like heavy desserts. The matcha flavor wasn't super strong though, I personally would've loved a deeper matcha profile. Their coconut matcha drink was solid as well and paired nicely with the cakes. It can get busy depending on timing. We got lucky and waited about 10 minutes, which honestly wasn't bad. Service was quick and checkout was easy. The only downside is the price. The mango cake is quite small for $15...you're paying for the artistry and aesthetic as much as the taste.

strawberry, ube cheesecake, strawberry matcha
Sharon L.

I came here on a sunday afternoon and we got the strawberry pastry, ube cheesecake and strawberry matcha. My friend and I both thought that everything was ok but a little too sweet. I thought the strawberry pastry was a bit underwhelming in terms of taste as I thought it was would be an outer chocolate covering/shell with a refreshing cream but the cream was more reminiscent of almost a cream cheese flavor that I didn't really like and there was no hard shell. I liked the strawberry matcha the best out of everything we got but my friend said the drink was too sweet. Overall, I thought the cafe was ok ! The employees were friendly and the interior of the cafe is very cute with lots of seating. I think I would come back and just try their other pastries.

Mango and Ube Cheesecake
Vin P.

Go here! Don't even think twice just GO! I ordered a matcha strawberry shortcake latte, and it did not disappoint. Perfect balance of matcha and actual strawberry shortcake flavors. We also ordered Ube Cheesecake and a Mango pastry. Both were excellent. The mango was very refreshing and the ube cheesecake was not too heavy or overpowering. Vibe here is really relaxing, chill, and modern. Def worth the hype!

Monica W.

Came in n Easter weekend, Saturday, and they were packed. Service was friendly and the line went quick. Kudos to the man in the mask ensuring every customer was taken care of. The desserts are beautiful. The SO and I really enjoyed the Café Au Lait and Rocher were amazing. Not too sweet and plenty of different textures to keep us interested.

Raspberry
Ebony W.

Phone eats first -- but I won't be back for seconds. I understand the hype. The aesthetics are alluring. I stopped in on Valentine's Day to surprise my guy with cheesecake and waited in a very long line. I'm not big on cheesecake myself, but he is -- and he was not impressed. The description does say "creamy," but this was unsettlingly creamy for a cheesecake connoisseur. I chose the strawberry cake. Again, it was a case of cream meeting strawberry compote... and the textures were very different. It just didn't come together for me. If you're looking for an Instagram-worthy dessert moment, this is your stop. The presentation is gorgeous. If you love ultra-creamy desserts, this is also your spot. Otherwise... say cheese, you gorgeous little treat.

Steven T.

This super trendy cafe has gone viral for their life like desserts. We got a couple different desserts and drinks to try. The desserts were very good, all not too sweet and were very unique. My personal favorite was the Match Jasmine cake that had a nice strawberry filling to pair with the match flavor. Drinks were just ok but I would definitely come back for the iconic desserts. I missed some of the more popular desserts like Mango and Strawberry so would definitely come back to try those! Desserts: San Sebastián Cheesecake, Lemon and Matcha Jasmine Drinks: Strawberry Matcha, Iced Latte and Iced Americano

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Hats off to the incredible team at Elyse. I mean every experience we have had there has been…read moretop-notch and I can't believe I haven't reviewed them once yet! I mean shame on them because they deserve some seriously high praise. And honestly, they pulled out all the stops for their recent New Years Eve dining experience - I'm talking caviar, white truffle, A5 wagyu, a custom cocktail (because they know I like gin and yuzu) and a painfully decadent dessert - What a way to send out 2025! I mean, honestly, the meal was exquisite and so perfectly executed. Each dish is crafted with a passion and care for food that absolutely shines. I mean the Foie Gras (sp??) - I don't even really like the stuff, put the way they sauteed it, put it on top of some sort of savory cake and slathered it with this balsamic gastrique - it was like bacon and pancakes smothered in maple syrup just amplified to 100. Bottom line: I would eat this every day (and amplify my weight by 100 too). The snow crab, I don't know if it's the care in selecting the product or the techniques used to prepare it (probably both ), but they packed so much crab flavor into that dish! And the dark chocolate cheesecake, it was magic that can make something so dark, so bold, so rich feel so light when you are eating it. This was just one specific meal here, but I am surprised and delighted every time we get the privilege to dine at Elyse. It's not just the food, it's the atmosphere and the attention of the staff. They remember details from your previous visits, any special notes from your reservation and really tailor the experience to you, making it all that much more special on your special night out

Tiny restaurant with a tasting menu that changes every 6 weeks…read more Menu is comprised of 5-6 courses I came here with my fiance and the food was phenomenal. The space is very small though, and it does feel like you are right on top of the people next to you. Also, the service was fairly slow (it took 2 hours total). The head chef is a super friendly guy though, and he comes around to greet each table. $150/person with no wine pairing

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I've been coming to this place for years, and it's truly one of my go-to spots. I have my own…read moreunique drink order: Songbo Mountain Tea, no sugar, ice-free, with triple green tea jelly and honestly, only the manager and one other staff member consistently make it exactly right. They never disappoint. The drinks are always fresh, well-balanced, and made with care. You can tell they really know what they're doing and pay close attention to detail. The shop itself is always clean, organized, and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I love that they remember regular customers and genuinely take pride in what they serve. That kind of consistency is hard to find, and it's exactly why I keep coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for quality drinks and great service.

The fruit tea was really good!!!! But I wouldn't recommend the milk tea. I it came out very warm…read morelike hot tea that cooled down. Not sure if the ice melted from the temperature or if they didn't put enough ice. The milk tea had to get returned but they said they couldn't replace it with a fruit tea so they remade it, but it still wasn't great. Eric ordered the mango fruit tea which was refreshing and delicious. Overall, service was alright. They were helpful enough to attempt to make remake it, but I think the milk tea there just isn't great in my personal opinion. I ended up not drinking the milk tea and throwing it out. The interior was nice, plenty of seating, clean, and a casual spot. Drinks came out fairly quick, but it was fairly empty.

Soricha Tea & Theater - Injolmee bingsoo with mochi and red beans

Soricha Tea & Theater

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Absolutely wonderful!! Annandale's Soricha is one of the DMV's best and most unique dessert and tea…read morecafes. They're best known for their bingsoo, or Korean shaved ice, which is perfectly fluffy and delightful, with a sweet, milky flavor that acts as a great canvas for all their toppings. You can't go wrong with of their bingsoo options, but they do run a little bit large and are meant for 2-3 people to share. If you're in the mood for something smaller, they do have a delightful selection of other desserts, chief among which is their rice paper waffle. This glorious confection is a super light, crispy waffle made entirely out of rice paper (which, as a side bonus, also means it's gluten-free). It's slightly chewy on the inside but generally incredibly crunchy and airy. It comes topped with a lovely rice-based syrup that tastes a bit savory -- almost malty -- and black sesame. You can also just get a scoop of their rich, creamy ice cream (instead of the shaved ice that it normally comes on top of), and it will be topped with a generous helping of red bean paste, injeolmi powder, sliced almonds, and corn flakes. The combination of flavors and textures levels up this humble little scoop to a full-scale dessert with sweet, savory, and nutty notes. Aside from their sweet treats, Soricha also has a bunch of fun drinks. They have a long menu of expertly brewed artisan teas, or you can also cool down with one of their refreshing fruit mixes. The omija berry refresher is particularly lovely, with a great balance of tart and sweet flavors that make it the perfect summertime drink. Beyond the food, the service is also super friendly and quick, and the cafe is gorgeously decorated with chill, relaxing ambient music. It's a delightful place to hang out with a friend to chat, finish some work, or do a bit of reading. I will note, however, that it is quite expensive -- the bingsoo is about $20, and the teas are a minimum of $7. It's so worth it every time, but it's definitely more of an occasional treat than an everyday indulgence.

Soricha Tea & Theater: Date of Visit: 3.28.2026…read moreLocation: Annandale Cuisine Type: Korean Cafe Vibe: Chill Cost: $$ Service: Simple Food/ Rating: -5/5- The ice is not fine it is icy but the flavor and mix of texture makes this shaved ice a repeat spoonful. Its chocolate, corn flakes, and some kinda tea? Overall Thoughts: Best Thing I ate: Only had the shaved ice Something to Improve: I think if you can make the ice finer that'll be amazing but the flavor is already onpoint

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