I was amazed to see that even at 5:30pm in the afternoon, this cafe was still busy as ever. By the…read moreloks of it, I think more people were ordering ice cream than donuts, and it made sense on a hot day like today. There are even more people here during the morning time, and its also when they have a full supply of donits. I scarfed-up their last cherry jubilee donut and I also ordered a regular black coffee. I sat outside in theor patio with my dog and tired to stay cool in thr shade. The place is very customer friendly and it was quite chill.

I had this donut shop on my list of places to try but hadn't actually looked them up to plan a…read moretrip. On this day I was in The Dairy Godmother and noticed that Just Fine was also located there, so it was a good opportunity to try. It was a Saturday night almost 9pm and I didn't realize they were about to close. When I ordered my donut, I asked if I was getting ice cream too, should I pay separately or together and I was informed that since they were about to close, the donuts were free! And they asked if I wanted to try any others. So I got: mango tajin, chocolate cake (not pictured) and chocolate glazed. The chocolate cake was dry and didn't have much flavor. The chocolate glazed was my favorite. The donut was cakey and reminded me of some sweet treat from my childhood that I can't quite put my finger on. Maybe some of the Entenmann's donuts? Anyway, it was really good for being a simple and plain donut. The manjo tajin wasn't bad. It's a plain vanilla cake donut with the mango and tajin in the icing. The flavors were good, but it wasn't worth me finishing. I love donuts and I love specialty donuts. While they may have some, this wasn't a place that I will include in my regular donut rotation, but I'm glad I finally got to try them.

Stumbled upon this cozy bakery yesterday! Welcoming and upbeat staff. The interior gives me…read morenostalgia of bakeries in the early 2000's, and it also reminds me of bakeries in Europe. I got a butter chocolate chip cookie to go! Yum!!! Delicious beyond measure! I will go back for more! cheers!

Tried the Vienna location first from a Yelp Elite event. Really enjoyed my time and decided to stop…read moreby for breakfast! I got a McLovin (Sasuage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit), a New Orleans style coffee, a slice of PB Nutella Pie, and two cookies: one Oreo in a blanket and the other a PB Cup in a Blanket (which are basically chocolate chip cookies with an Oreo and PB Cup inside of them). I've had the pie and coffee before and loved. But the other items are new. I'll start with the McLovin: it's incredible! All the flavors work together nicely. The buttermilk biscuit is nice and fluffy and the sausage is well seasoned and egg was cooked to perfection with some melty cheese! The PB Cup in and blanket was yummy too! A stagger advised I heat it ijnthe microwave for 10 seconds and it was so gooey! The Oreo in a Blanket was also great! I really enjoy Bakeshop and I'm so glad I live really close to one! I've been to the Vienna and Arlington locations and the staff for both are really nice! Quick service too!

Delicious yeast (filled too!) and cake donuts, big and mini size! There are 20 types of donuts with…read more1/2 dozen new monthly special flavors. The donuts tend to get sold out later in the day. The small cafe is tucked on the street behind the Quarter Market (it's NOT inside the market) and just a few blocks from the metro. I've been to the D.C. Penn Quarter location many times and glad I made my way to the original location in Ballston. The cozy cafe has indoor seating with a few tables (no outdoor seating). The mini Cookie Dough donut, Sept monthly special) was delicious! The regular size was sold out! The Cookie Dough donut was so good that I returned for the regular size in D.C. the next day! My kids enjoyed the mini Triple Chocolate donut and I wasn't a big fan of the stuffed blueberry jam donut. Looking forward to coming back and trying out the new batch of monthly donut flavors!

This is a great breakfast spot in Ballston! I really appreciate that they have both sweet and…read moresavory options - and do both well. My husband had a chocolate cake donut and bagel with lox, while I had a turkey sausage breakfast sandwich and mini maple donut. We'd both order the same thing again - but would be happy to try something new as well. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating is a bit noisy at the moment due to construction across the street. My only complaint is that $3.50 for a very small drip coffee felt a bit steep - the small felt smaller than usual.

the duck donuts on king st are really warm and fresh and they even have a build your donut. 5 star…read moreexperience.

The good: Donuts…read moreare great! Service is prompt and there is a wide range of things to enjoy. The bad: My recent pick up order was put together incorrectly. I ate everything anyway since I didn't notice until I got home but would have been nice to get the things I wanted.

Everything was splendid at breakfast this morning! We had a 9:30 a.m. reservation and were seated…read morepromptly in a comfortable booth. The restaurant was clean, bright, airy, and vibrant, with a trendy atmosphere that we absolutely loved. We started with the cornbread, which had a lovely texture, somewhere between traditional coarse cornbread and a sweeter version. It was tender, delicately baked, and served with delicious butter. I ordered the three-egg omelet, accompanied by a beautiful, fragrant, and refreshing arugula salad that I thoroughly enjoyed. The eggs tasted farm-fresh. My mate enjoyed a full breakfast of beef sausage, bacon, potatoes, over-easy eggs, and a biscuit. The coffee was hot and delicious, and my hot matcha was equally enjoyable. One small tip: specialty drinks ordered from the drink bar may take a little longer to arrive at your table, so keep that in mind. Our server was excellent, and the overall experience was wonderful. We were happy to leave a 25% tip for the great service. Between the delicious food, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive staff, this was an thoroughly enjoyable breakfast. We loved it and would gladly return!

Disappointing First Visit -- Unfortunately, I Won't Be Returning…read more I was genuinely excited to finally visit Ruthie's All-Day in Arlington after hearing so much about the restaurant. Unfortunately, my first experience was disappointing, especially considering how much I was looking forward to it. We started with Harry's Hot Hushpuppies, made with shrimp and jalapeño. They arrived nice and hot, and the batter was crispy, which I appreciated. The flavor was decent, although I think a different dipping sauce would have complemented them better. Overall, they were okay. For my entrée, I ordered Ruthie's Big Plate. I specifically requested my eggs scrambled soft with cheese. Unfortunately, they arrived without the cheese and were not cooked the way I requested. The beef sausage was another disappointment. After taking one bite, I found the texture unusually soft and mushy, almost as though it hadn't been cooked thoroughly. I couldn't enjoy it. The bacon, however, was excellent! The portion was generous, and the flavor was really good. It was honestly one of the highlights of my meal. Unfortunately, the breakfast potatoes were the complete opposite. They were dry, lacked seasoning, and had very little flavor. I did enjoy the grits, which were another positive. My husband ordered the fried chicken biscuit. I tasted his chicken, and it was extremely salty. There was a sweet honey glaze that helped balance the saltiness somewhat, but the salt was still overpowering. The biscuit itself was just okay. I did speak with the manager about my experience, and I want to acknowledge that she was very apologetic and offered to have something else prepared for me. I appreciated her professionalism and willingness to make things right. However, I declined because my husband was already eating, and by the time another meal arrived, he would have been finished. I didn't want him sitting there waiting while I ate. For me, dining out is about more than just the atmosphere or a restaurant's reputation. The food should be flavorful, properly prepared, and served as requested. Unfortunately, too many items fell short during this visit. I really wanted to love Ruthie's All-Day, but based on this experience, I don't see myself returning. I hope management takes this feedback constructively because there is definitely room for improvement in the consistency, seasoning, and preparation of the food. I also want to acknowledge the manager's effort to make things right. She came back over to check on us again, and a server brought us complimentary apple donuts with cookies and cream ice cream. I must say, the cookies and cream ice cream was absolutely delicious! When I spoke with the manager again, she told me, "I didn't want you to leave dissatisfied." I genuinely appreciated her saying that and, more importantly, making the effort to turn our experience around. I even told her that the ice cream was my "happy place" because I enjoyed it that much! Although I was disappointed with several aspects of our meal, I believe in giving credit where credit is due. The manager was attentive, sincere, and genuinely concerned about our experience. Her hospitality did not erase the issues we had with the food, but it certainly made a difference in how we felt leaving the restaurant. I truly appreciate her kindness and willingness to make things right, and I felt it was only fair to acknowledge that in my review. So I changed it to 3 stars for the effort to make things better.

everythang about this bakery is chef's kiss!! the cupcakes of all flavors r 2 die for!! if ur not…read morefast they will run out!!

I went here on a Sunday morning around 9am and it wasn't crowded at all. I ordered the bacon, egg…read moreand cheese breakfast sandwich, a cinnamon roll and an iced coffee. The breakfast sandwich would be the perfect hangover meal -- buttery and cheesy. But, it was way too much bread compared to the bacon, egg and cheese. The cinnamon roll was absolutely delicious! Flaky, cinnamon filled and gooey with the perfect amount of icing. Next up is to try the burger out for lunch!

Did I come back for donuts!? Absolutely…read more This time instead of opting for a breakfast sandwich, I tried the cinnamon roll donut. Well I didn't just try it, I devoured it. This place seriously knows how to make a good donut! The donut was so light and fluffy. The icing was also not too sweet but sweet enough to make you crave more. I don't think this place makes the best coffee in the world. But I truly can appreciate any barista who decides to take their time to create a masterpiece design over my coffee haha. This place is just overall a great place to come and the area is lucky to have it! If I lived here, I'd be there every morning(no shame) lol

Another spot that I did NOT expect to be extremely busy on a Saturday morning, but good for them…read more You order and pay first, so that makes things a little easier. The line moved really fast, which was a pulse. It didn't feel like I waited a while and my food also came out in a timely manner. I ordered the steak and eggs and I'm just now realizing that they didn't give me any eggs. I was ordering and he never asked how I wanted my eggs, so that's odd. I knew something was missing when I received the breakfast, but it was a hectic morning and I couldn't pinpoint it. Anyway, the steak actually had some flavor and would've been even better if I were provided a fork and knife instead of 2 forks, so I could actually cut the excess fat off. The potatoes were solid and the goat cheese really carried most of the flavor for the dish. I was provided a plethora of sauces on the side, seemed excessive for the amount of food but I accepted this. I only tried the hot sauce and one other sauce since the others were just more tomatoes and mayo. The macchiato was good, but you can't really mess that up. I'm sure I'll be here again, but I'll probably keep it simple and get a donut to go.

Bottom Line: it's a DD. I knew what I was going to get and I got it…read more The ladies. Whine the counter were very nice and worked quick- it was a Sunday morning and there was a little bit of a line. Sometimes when you go into these gas station combo places they don't have everything. This one did. I got my usual coffee, a bagel and an apple fritter for later. The baked goods were fresh and the coffee hot and strong. Was glad this was right next to my hotel.

This was my first visit to this location and I have never been in a Dunkin before where they…read moreignored me like this as a customer. The customer service is horrible. I will never go into this location again!! After I moved to another Dunkin' that is not too far away... 70 N Glebe Rd, where they did attend to me with a good morning! What can I offer you? I told them about my experience at the other location and to my surprise the response was. Oh! We always receive complaints from customers about that location... but we don't understand why no one does anything. ‍ I hope someone does something with this...

Best gourmet donuts in the area! Their monthly flavors are fun and tasty, and their classic flavors…read morelike pb&j or maple bacon are really delicious. Their jam filling can be a bit too sour at times, but I still enjoy it paired with their sweet glazes. The donuts are soft, airy, and have the perfect chew. I only come here for their yeast donuts, as the cake donuts are dry and dense. I love Astro Doughnuts and will be a forever customer!

Overall: 5/5 A shirlington village fave. Exquisite donuts…read moreand chicken sandwiches. The donut flavors are constantly rotating and they tend to sell out quick, a testament to high quality. These bakers know what they're doing. Not a place I'd lounge at, but if I wanted to there's pleasant seating outside and near the large light welcoming windows.

Dog friendly, excellent, attentive service with a big smile, and delicious French dishes! Their…read morepatio has a lot of flowers and plants (a big plus) which made it feel more like a garden (despite nearby car traffic). Dishes were served quite fast and in a good flow. We enjoyed the happy hour mussel pot with a unique Thai flavor (with tiny spices, glass noodle, delicious garlic). Happy hour rosé was also very smooth to drink. Scallops are tender and delicious (from their seasonal menu). Note that the delicious grilled octopus appetizer is summer only. They rotate into the autumn menu now (still having some other great stuff).

I moved to Arlington last August and this place is right near where I live and I kept putting off…read moregoing until today. My sister-in-law was in town and she wanted oysters. And I remembered that Lyon Hall had all day happy hour including a special on oysters. So we put in a reservation and game. We were promptly seated and it wasn't too busy today. We did a dozen oysters and I ordered the Hangar Steak Frites. The oysters were fresh and delicious and the steak frites were cooked to perfection. I loved how buttery the hand cut fries were. My sister-in-law got the French dip sandwich and she liked it but said the dipping sauce was a salty and she likes salty stuff so her saying it was too salty says a lot. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our time and I'll be back.