Scrumptious! We picked up the Apple and Apple Berry strudel at the Sterling bakery ( not a shop you must order in advance). Per the instructions given you heat it up for a bit in the oven and it comes out perfect, flaky, full of fruit and not too sweet. Perfect for any time but especially if you want to wow guests with an elegant restaurant quality dessert. I highly recommend. read more

So, so good!!! Absolutely loved it, the consistency is great, not too flaky but still layered. read more

Little Austria - Vegan Apple Strudel with Mixed Berries (1 slice) - Desserts Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

The food is always delicious and it's one of the very few places in the DMV with European style pastries

Perusing Yelp for an after lunch dessert stop near Herndon we stumbled upon an intriguing name " Little Austria" - specializing in one and only one thing - Strudels. Growing up in Israel it was a favorite dessert in my household, as both my parents were from Europe and cherished this delicacy. Living in the US I often try this dessert when offered in local restaurants, but am usually disappointed with a soggy unattractive and nothing like the original taste of Strudel I long for. We headed right to it, only to discover it is not really a retail bakery - you have to order in advance and pick up at a designated time. Although we were temporarily disappointed we nevertheless decided to wait the day, and boy were we rewarded for our patience. As soon as we got home with the mixed berry Strudel we popped it in the oven to warm the inside and crisp the outside as instructed by the very friendly owner upon delivery. While heating it up we whipped some heavy cream (also as suggested by Berni) and brewed delicious Cappuccinos. 15 minutes later we were transferred to heaven. Simple to describe, yet a complicated dish to prepare properly: the hand stretched dough is so fine and crisp, and the filling is so flavorful it melts in your mouth. We checked the story of the owners and it is also a lovely one about a young couple with ambitious goal of introducing America to authentic Strudel. We highly recommend trying them - they also frequent farmer's markets in the area, but the trip to the store location is not a difficult one if you live in the Loudoun/Fairfax area. If you know Strudel - this is the place for you, and if you don't it is the place and time to start getting aquatinted with it! read more

Little Austria at Arlington Farmers Market. Thank you to the tall male owner who was compassionate at the end of the market. Other pros: - Multiple vegan options - Compostable single-containers - Not overly sweet read more

Just found out about Little Austria while on the search for local bakeries to support, and wow, I'm glad I've stumbled upon this gem! Tucked away in office/industrial complex near Rt. 7, Little Austria is unassuming. In the current stay-at-home conditions, online or telephone orders are the only way to go, but they still deliver big on strudels and friendly service. I ordered a large box (two full strudels), and the online process was straightforward, no fuss. I appreciated the quick coordination for order pickup and the personal greeting when picking up my order. With 10+ flavor combinations to choose from, it's tough to decide! I went for the cheese & blueberry and the apple, walnut, raisin. The cheese & blueberry is perfectly sweet (aka not overly) and has a great bite with the soft cheese and blueberry mix. The apple, walnut, raisin is also amazing, with layers of cinnamon-y sugared apples, nuts, and raisin strewn throughout - also not overly sweet. Top these with some ice cream or whipped creme, and you're on your way to bliss. The owners take pride in their business and product, and that reflects in the pastries and customer experience. Definitely ordering again and spreading the word about Little Austria! read more

Little Austria - Desserts Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Very delicious dessert shop while looking at other vendors in the Mosaic District. It was just what I needed! They also take apple pay which earns 2 stars already in my book for convenience. read more

Little Austria - a woman standing in front of a tent - Desserts Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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What a find at the One Loudoun Farmers Market. I grew up eating strudel but it's just not commonplace now. Little Austria nails it. I tried four kinds -- three apple and the blueberry/cheese. All excellent. My waistline is glad they aren't right around the corner! read more

Little Austria - Apple Strudel with Walnuts & Raisins (1 slice) - Desserts Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

This bakery exceeded expectations! We ordered the Strudel box and enjoyed every crumb! The fruits were juicy and flavorful and the filo dough held the ingredients in a fork tender cradle. As recommended, we warmed them prior to serving and it made them all the more EXCELLENT. They were made in the best traditions of pastries found in Bavaria or Vienna. My grandmother was an Austrian immigrant (1924) and these were better than hers! Take the time to order on-line, pick up, and enjoy. If you don't have one, find a vanilla sauce recipe and add to the magic of these pastries!!! read more

Amazing service and stellar food!! My partner and I ordered on Grubhub and called to change our pickup time, but the owner responded very confused saying "I'm not sure how an order went through on Grubhub, since our store is not open on Grubhub, but I'll contact them so you don't have to worry about anything." He then offered to give us what we had ordered for free that very same day (for a mistake that wasn't his! Grubhub made a mistake in allowing orders to go through for a store that's closed)! I had trouble finding the store, but I called again and the owner kindly guided me with instructions. It's Suite 102, one of the first stores on the right when you turn in. When I entered, the owner gave me twice the amount that I ordered and even had a cute bow on top :) We just ate the strudels, and they are AMAZING! The flavors combine so well together, and the strudels are soft and delicious. read more

Little Austria - Four (4) Piece Strudel Sampler (x2) - Desserts Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

The strudel is amazing and you can buy an entire strudel for special events. I plan to do just that for upcoming birthdays.

Best apple strudel by many miles and from a very friendly team. I'm Austrian and can confirm that it doesn't get better than this!

I have not tried this bakery. They are located in an Industrial complex and we're a little difficult to locate. There is only a tiny sign in the window. I thought this was a retail location and wasted my time driving over there. Only order ahead available . You need to phone when you arrive to pickup. There's an order minimum of two desserts. Thought it would be quick and easy. It's not. read more

They are the best! Authentic Austrian Strudels. Super fresh, not overly sweet with great option and varieties. You can pre-order, great if you are looking for something delicious and unique. read more

Really delicious & not too sweet! We tried the cheese & pecan strudel as well at the apples & berries one. Both were perfect! You can tell it's made fresh from quality ingredients. read more

The strudel is outstanding. The apple and mixed berry strudels were as good, if not better, as what my grandma used to bake. The crust is light and flakey; the fruit is densely layered. No skimping on the ingredients. The customer service is excellent, and this will be my new "go to" place for baked goods for birthday treats and desserts. I usually purchase a Bundt cake from a local chain (I don't enjoy baking) when I need a dessert, but those cakes are nowhere near as good as these strudels. I would give this review 10 stars if it was possible. read more

This is the best apple strudel we've ever had. We ordered two flavors: traditional apple strudel with raisins and cream blueberry, and they were amazing. We warmed it up in the oven for a few minutes to get the best flavorful sweet apple raisins and crispy crust. Well done to the shop baker! read more

I can't say enough good things about this bakery! From the way they source their local ingredients to the way the dough is hand stretch...this completely authentic and delicious Austrian strudel is a treat every time we have it or share it with our family, neighbors and friends. Their small staff is friendly and helpful, whether we are picking some up at a farmers market or at their production facility, or if we have it shipped to family in other states. Go for the tradition apple strudel, or branch out to their mixed berry or cheese varieties...you will not be disappointed! read more

Our daughter told us about this place, and I decided to order a strudel and give it a try. I'm so glad I did! Strudel is one of those desserts that needs a certain balance and although it might seem simple, is fairly difficult to make well. Little Austria did not disappoint! As this was my first order with them, I ordered the traditional apple filling. Their dough was flaky and light, and did not overpower the apple filling. The apples were cooked just right, and the filling was not too sweet. I'm looking forward to trying some of their other flavors. As for the order and pickup, things could not have been easier. Their online ordering process was straightforward, and our daughter told us the contact-less pickup was quick and easy. The packaging was sturdy and simple reheating instructions were also given. As a footnote, Little Austria also ships strudels. In this covid-19 era, it's a nice way to tell someone you're thinking of them. If you want an easy, delicious dessert, and you also want to support a local business, give Little Austria a try! read more