Hosted a birthday party for my husband this past weekend and ordered these for the dessert table…read more They had to have been so good cause at the blink of an eye, they were all gone. Thank goodness I got to try one before hand. Our guests raved about how yummy they were! They were really perfect for our event! Thanks so much ladies! #ilovemacarons

EXCELLENT MACARONS! The difference between an excellent macaron and an average macaron is huge,…read moreand unfortunately I've eaten way too many average macarons. The macarons from I Love Macarons are excellent!! I try to taste these delightful confections every chance I get. We are so fortunate in the WDC area to have access to the delightful confections from I Love Macarons. Not only are they beautiful, but these macarons are the freshest I've ever tasted. The fillings are smooth, fresh and light. The cookie is slightly chewy, easily giving way to the tender center. My mouth is watering just thinking about them! The company mail orders within the USA and are going to become my "go to" gift to send to my out of town friends and family. Don't hesitate to give them a try...they really are as good as it gets!

Follow the cute balloon-festooned signs and you will find your way to the…read morepretty pink palace of pastries and peace.  All this to say that Mocatinas is a very cute place to enjoy a relaxing pot of tea and some delightful little bites.  You can't help but be cheered by all the pastel colors, flowers and inspirational messages that don each riser of the staircase as you enter inside.  Then there is the very happy sight of the brightly lit display case full of very colorful and very yummy looking macarons and pastries.  Not to mention the ice creams,  The afternoon we went we ordered tea and a small selection of a scone, a cucumber sandwich and three of the macarons  (it was very hard to choose!)  Everything was fresh and flavorful.  If you want to enjoy the warm weather, there is also outside seating to the side of the café but I would miss all the joyful pink inside.  It was such a cheerful and delicious respite.  Can't wait to be in the neighborhood and go again.

After visiting Mocatinas for dessert, my friends and I knew we had to try this place for our yearly…read morehigh tea/afternoon tea. This place is just stunning...the dining area, stairs with positive messages, the ordering/"shopping", even the bathroom! The service is just exceptional, above and beyond. It was a seameless process to make the reservation online and edit as needed. There were automatic emails and texts for the reservation confirmation and reminder. Each afternoon tea includes 2 pots of tea, 1 macaron/person, and additional bites (savory & sweet). Luckily, there were 2 of us, so we each ordered our own teas. I'm not sure how flexible they are if requesting additional tea pots for larger parties (max 8 people). The weekdays tea is $35/person, weekends $40/person (needs a reservation). There is an 18% gratuity to all the final bill regardless of the number of people in the party. I would highly recommend the Thai tea...I don't add any sugar or cream to my tea and it was still so tasty. I ordered the coconut macaron, which is the newest addition the the macaron family. Parking: there is parallel parking available in front of and around the establishment. There is also a parking garage roughly 1 block (walking distance), which is free on the weekends. If planning a visit on the weekdays, be sure to read the parking signs carefully. I would definitely return to try other items on their menu.

This bakery has been on my list for quite sometime. Well, I didn't realize it was in the same…read moreshopping center as $7 gyro! It was getting close to their closing so we popped in before we had our late lunch. I'd heard about their famous croissants and breakfast items but they were gone. They did have a nice selection of cookies and desserts. What caught our eye was the bread! Just a f ew items left so we snagged a regular sourdough. Staff was friendly and offered to slice our fresh sourdough bread. It felt so fresh just squeezing it through the bag. They are a small bakery with lots of parking out front. They also sell fresh croutons and other bagged bread.

Great bakery Not many real bakeries left now days…read moreHuge croissants fresh Baguette has perfect crust and interior Overall couldn't recommend it more

I went to go see Chiboo Bakery at the Bethesda Market yesterday. The weather was beautiful and…read moreChelsea was offering the cutest characters (Kirby, hello kitty, dinosaurs and no face from spirited away) I shared some at work as well and my co-workers loved it. I think my favorite is and will always be the fruity pebbles. I wish I could have stayed longer but I had to go to work. Would happily continue to return!

Chiboo Bakery in Reston is such a cute hidden gem! The moment you walk in, you're greeted with that…read morewarm, sweet bakery smell that instantly puts you in a good mood. Their macs are super fresh, not overly sweet, and have that perfect soft-but-chewy texture that makes you want to try everything in the display case. I especially love how beautifully presented everything is -- you can tell they put a lot of care into each item. Whether you're grabbing a quick treat or taking goodies home to share, everything tastes just as good as it looks. The staff is friendly and patient, even when the shop gets busy. They're always happy to recommend something new, and honestly, you can't really go wrong here. If you're in Reston and craving a cute dessert spot with quality baked goods, Chiboo is definitely worth the stop! Bonus is that they are located by Lake Anne so you can also take a stroll on a nice day

I didst first partake of an espresso so fierce and resolute that it did strike mine soul with the…read moreforce of a charging warhorse. Though but a thimble in measure, its body was stout, its bitterness noble, and its finish lingered upon mine tongue as though a monk had whispered dark secrets into mine ear. A draught fit for kings, crusaders, and those burdened with collecting the kingdom's taxes. Thereafter came the humble medium drip coffee, a beverage far gentler in temperament. Verily, it possessed a smoothness most uncommon, lacking the scorched misery oft found in lesser taverns. Notes of roasted earth and faint sweetness did reveal themselves with each sip, as though the beans had been blessed by the Archbishop himself. It warmed both hand and spirit, making even the dreariest morn seem worthy of song. Thus do I proclaim The Blend Coffee Bar to be a house of uncommon mastery. Should thou seek potions brewed with care rather than haste, cast aside thy allegiance to lesser coffee merchants and make pilgrimage henceforth. I bestow upon this establishment five chalices out of five!

Pretty adorable coffee shop around the corner of the Walgreens. I only had 30 minutes for lunch but…read morewanted a pick me up. They have a wonderful selection of coffee/tea options but I prefer my standard chai or matcha. I tried their cranberry mocha and I wasn't a huge fan to be honest. I didn't taste any cranberry so to me it wasn't worth the $6 or $7. I also ordered their avocado toast but they didn't tell me they ran out of avocados until after I paid. So I ended up swapping to a caprese sandwich (which I'm glad I did) because I had a limited time. I actually think I would enjoy the sandwich more than the toast.

Tout de Sweet Pastry Shop was such a lovely stop for a sweet treat. We tried a few different…read morepastries, and everything was fresh, flaky, and beautifully made. The croissants were buttery and crisp on the outside with soft layers inside, while the other pastries had just the right amount of sweetness. We also grabbed coffee to enjoy with them, which paired perfectly. A cozy little spot for breakfast, coffee, or an afternoon pastry.

- very small but cute shop - nice workers with water station…read more- pastry was glossy and well balanced - breakfast is small but healthy and good vinaigrette

If you want an over the top amazing birthday cake for your loved one, then this is your place. It's…read morehard for me to be 100% impressed when it comes to desserts but WOW, every single cake I've order from the French bread factory has been above par. Not only that but the owners and employees are the absolute sweetest people who go out of their way to make sure everything is done exactly how you want. I will continue to order cakes and other desserts for my loved ones from them.

Hands down the best cakes I have ever tasted. The freshness and moistness is out of this world. I…read morecan not see myself ordering from anywhere else. They also offer a variety of different goods(literally a one stop shop), donuts, bagels, danishes, croissants, turnovers, hamburger buns, hot dog buns, and so much more.

Visited this boba shop over the weekend after work for a pick me up. I tried their strawberry dream…read moreand told the staff I really wanted to cut back on the sugar and sweetness. They really accommodated me and the drink was delicious. Very casual, somewhat quiet space with a handful of seats. Would happily return.

I stopped by one day when they weren't particularly busy, so getting my order was really fast! The…read moretea barista was really patient and answered any questions I had. The shop was very orderly and clean with spacious area for sitting and hanging out in. I ordered the Strawberry Peach Fruit Tea with light ice (i don't remember if I had customized the sugar, but if its permitted, I usually go for 50%). I liked the drink; I think I would opt to get some boba or toppings next time! They also have a wide selection of pastries and treats that I would be sure to try!

After our dinner at Travinia, I decided to give Dana's Cake Shoppe a try. The shop is small with a…read morefew tables for those who want to sit down and have their treats. The young woman working there was polite, patient and friendly. I looked at their selection of cupcakes and noticed some flavors were sold out. Finally, I decided to get one Boston cream pie cupcake and one caramel coffee cupcake. When we got home, we decided to try one of the cupcakes later in the evening. We agreed to share the Boston cream pie cupcake first. I cut it in half. We weren't impressed with this one. There was a small amount of custard in the cake part, while the top was dark chocolate frosting. We've had far better versions of this flavor cupcake in the past. The next night, we tried the caramel coffee one. It had a vanilla cake, which was on the dry side. However, the frosting was the star of the show. The coffee and the caramel flavors were noticeable. This cupcake was the better of the two. We don't regret trying the cupcakes... but... as to whether we would go again... well... the jury is still out.

Lovely & welcoming customer service. If you want a carrot…read morecake cupcake go elsewhere. If you want a lightly spiced cupcake with overly sweet icing (not a classic carrot cake cream cheese icing) go here. I haven't tried any other flavors and probably won't.