Dolce & Bean focuses on chocolates, macarons, gelato and a few other dessert items…read more We were greeted warmly by a kind gentleman. After taking a look at the candy, gelato and desserts, we settled on key lime pie. The key lime pie was pretty good, though it was perhaps a little too sweet and the filling rather dry. Because we were first time customers, the shopkeeper offered us each a piece of complimentary candy. The candy had a shell filled with a confection containing Japanese citrus yuzu fruit. The shell was coated with dark chocolate. I'm just going to say this was the tastiest, most delightful candy I've ever sampled. Dolce & Bean also sells attractively designed packages of candies. These would make good gifts. We absolutely will be back for more candy and want to try the gelato. One minor thing is that the shop was chilly and I had to put my hoodie on. But heck, aren't most restaurants and stores around the DMV freezing cold in the summer?

Such a sweet and quaint chocolate and coffee shop. Stopped in sort of by accident, and am so happy…read moreI did! Definitely a "mom and pop" shop which makes it feel warm and cozy. I have a suspicion the owner is the one who took our order and served us. He also gives out free samples of chocolate if you're a first time customer - which of course made me want more! I'd definitely return to support this small (and delicious) small business. Oh & I got a green tea macaron - yum!

This review is for the CUPCAKES was able to place a pickup for same day order of 12 and they were…read moreamazing, the entire office enjoyed them. I like that they allow you to customize the flavors. I had a red velvet with cream cheese icing and it was so soft and melted in your mouth. They are beautifully decorated, highly recommend! The place is super cute inside. Looking forward to trying their breakfast!

This place is okay. I've had a cookie, biscuit, and cupcake from here. They're fine. Cupcakes are…read moregreat for easy-to-please kids. The browned butter chocolate chip cookie was very flat and left much to be desired. The cheddar biscuit was dry AF and lacked flavor. I do recommend buying a shirt if you are a regular. You get a free cookie/cupcake every time you visit and wear the shirt. I think I'd rather have a chocolate chip cookie from like Best Buns honestly. The employees are always nice. It's casual inside. But their baked goods are REGULAR.

everything tasted so fresh! it was super chewy and had lots of filling. it was also packaged very…read morequickly. i went to a pop up and they were so nice- i'll definitely try to be back for their main store!

Whipped cream was light, overall the crickets was not as heavy as it looked. Can tell these are…read morehomemade

Lady Camellia at The Waterfront is a small and elegant jewel box along the beautiful waterfront…read morescenery in Old Town. It felt positively Bridgerton-esque, my Dear Reader, from the butterfly patterned china, to the delicate King Louis chairs to the elegant three-tiered trays of pastries and scones. The salon was filled with multi-generations, ladies who lunch, and my dining companion was alas the only gentleman. We enjoyed Tea for Two: smoked salmon & brie and apple tea sandwiches; scones with cream, curd and jam; tartlets and crème brûlée. There are also savory options such as soufflés and English pies and of course, a very diverse multitude of tea. This is a lovely place for a special occasion and of course make reservations as this is quite small. Our tea was unhurried and leisurely and the staff was efficient and friendly. Lady Camellia is really my cup of tea.

I'm not new to tea time- in fact, you could call me an afternoon tea enthusiast. I found this place…read moreafter searching (mostly in vain) for a shop that does afternoon tea/high tea. What you get for the money is INSANE. It's a great value, especially for such a HCOL area. I was so full after leaving; this is one of the few tea shops I've been to that actually give you a good amount of food (which was very tasty). I've seen a few reviews mention that the tea strainers don't catch a lot of the tea leaves. This is only true for some of the teas, but ultimately, if you usually drink loose leaf tea, it won't bother you. The shop itself is cute, and looks right over the water. It's small but cozy, and when it's full it has a nice vibe to it. You definitely need a reservation, and to get the time slot you want, you'd need to book well in advance. Servers were attentive and explained everything clearly. The only (very minor) suggestion for improvement would be that the brie and apple sandwich should use green apples instead of red. That would give it a nicer flavor profile.

Oh how I wish this was in California... Sacré Sucré has everything I like in a cafe, delicious yet…read morebeautiful desserts, extensive tea list, and a chic place to study/dine in I ended up having the Desert Rose, assorted macarons, and the Fukujyu Sencha. I was completely blown away at the complexity of the Desert Rose, from the individual layers of apple petals, to the refreshing sage and apple compote within the petals. Undeniably one of the highlights of my recent Baltimore trip.

I came by for dessert and got 3 pastries: 1. Matcha tiramisu…read more$10 2. Spanakopita croissant $8 3. Autumn sun $12 They were all very tasty, but I'd say they're pretty pricey. I wasn't expecting the prices to be so high before arriving, but I still wanted to give them a try. The macarons were $2.75 each which was more affordable so I'd probably try them out next time. I came on a Saturday evening around 3pm, and the line was pretty busy and long but didn't take too long to move. There are small dining tables and two entrances/exits.

Stopped by Tous les Jours and everything we tried was honestly so good…read more In the photo is the garlic sausage block, which we asked them to warm up, along with the garlic cream cheese bread (the one cut in half). The garlic cream cheese bread was AMAZING - unbelievably soft and fluffy with a warm, creamy center. At first glance it looks like it would be heavy, but it's actually really light and easy to eat. The garlic flavor was perfect and not overpowering. The garlic sausage block was also delicious, buttery and savory with the sausage baked right inside the bread. For something sweet we got the chocolate cream donut, which was the perfect level of sweetness - not overly sugary at all. For drinks we tried the iced matcha tiramisu and the iced jasmine green tea. The matcha was really good quality. I couldn't taste the tiramisu flavor too much (probably because we mixed it), but the matcha itself was excellent. The iced jasmine green tea was exceptional - super refreshing and hydrating. The cashier was also very patient and helpful with my indecisiveness while ordering, which I really appreciated. The items we asked to have warmed up came out pretty quickly too. The space itself is really nice as well - lots of seating and plenty of natural light, making it a great place to sit and enjoy your food. The music was also really nice and added to the relaxed vibe. Overall everything was fresh, soft, and really well made. Definitely recommending this place to everyone I know and coming back ASAP.

It smelled sweet and delicious when I first walked in. Everything looked fresh, and I loved the…read morechocolate croissant I tried. Service was also fast and friendly. I'll definitely return when in the area again to try something else!

I first spotted this Latina- Black-owned and veteran-owned small business sweetbasilmacarons when I…read moreattended the vablackbusinessdirectory expo in early August. I was not able to purchase from them. I was already full from visiting other businesses. So when I saw the Sip and Shop event I attended as a vendor, I ensured I didn't leave without purchasing some macarons. Macarons have become one of my favorite desserts with their smooth, crispy shell and moist interior Birthday Cake (Blue) Lemon Meringue Pie (Yellow) Smores (Brown) Strawberry Basil (Red) Vanilla Bean (little brown) Cookies and Cream (little brown one and red) ​ ​My faves: ​ Cookies and Cream - It's like an Oreo x1000 for flavor ​Blue Birthday Cake - I would love a stack of these for my next birthday ​ S'mores - Because it reminds me of being young

Wonderful environment and wonderful macarons! We got a dozen macarons although it's pricey, it's…read moredefinitely worth it! You're getting a dozen macarons for around $30, but they are truly quality macarons! I think these would be wonderful for Valentine's Day, as a gift, or as a dinner treat! You can also get half a dozen as well! They also have bread and other pastries as well! It was clean and the shop is so aesthetically pleasing! I'm so glad this place is so close by!

Clean and neat establishment…read more Came for the Monkey Matcha and the staff seemed very friendly. The matcha drinks were delicious and the cupcakes were staring at me to let them give me diabetes. Too much sugar for one visit will have to come back!

Okay full disclosure I ordered via DoorDash so I can't speak to the place or the service per se. I…read morewill say that everything arrived neatly packaged and I don't have a picture of the cupcakes because we devoured them. The cupcakes were a 10/10! The cheesecake was good but not great according to my brother in law. My beef is with the fact that I was charged for a pint of ice cream but the picture below is what I received. Most definitely not a pint! Anyhow, I would order again but would probably stick with just the cupcakes. The menu is quite diverse and I loved the ability to order something based on everyone's preferences.