How did I just discover this place?! It's like Disneyland for pastry-lovers! So many options and…read moreeverything looks amazing. I've tried several of their pastries. They've all been decadent. Highly recommend. There's plenty of seating inside and they also have a few outdoor tables outside so you can enjoy your morning coffee out in the fresh air.

We needed a quick and easy meal in this part of Alexandria before heading to a convention nearby,…read moreand Paris Baguette was the perfect convenient option. And yes, they have more than just pastries and cakes! Their fridge section is stocked with different subs and sandwiches, with an option to have them reheated. HAM & CHEESE BAGUETTE - 12 It was 1:20 PM, rainy, and I hadn't eaten all day. A toasted sandwich meant the world to me. The deli meat was warm, the cheese was melty and gooey, and the baguette was soft and chewy. I finished that sandwich pretty quickly. The interior is spacious with cafeteria-style seating. It's a bit pricy for a pre-made sandwich that tasted fairly commercialized and heavily processed, but other than that, it was a pretty solid and convenient meal.

The place was busy and had good ambiance. The person taking our order was fine, but impersonal. The…read morecake and cream puffs were very dry and lacked flavor - definitely very disappointing. Really wouldn't recommend, especially for the price point.

Although Yelp claims that this place is closed on Sundays, it is indeed open at 10:00 am today…read more Surrounded by many Ethiopian and other cultural businesses like restaurants, cafes and markets, this bakery follows the same type of local theme amd look, and, although located in an urban area, it is indeed a hidden gem among cultural and ethnic businesses in Alexandria. This cafe was recommended by an uber driver, as well as others, who have visited the local shopping center. Once you enter this small cafe, you will hear Ethipion pop music in the background, not too loud, and you may find older gentlemen sitting with their coffee drinks and talking in Amheric about politics or stories from back home. Once I entered this wonderful place, the guests were surprised and definitely stared as I came in. Lolol I am a big fan of Ethiopian coffee and the Ethiopian way to prepare coffee and espresso beverages. Their menus carry a list of typical espresso beverages, a list of baked goods, and a list of smoothie drink varieties. They are very well priced. I ordered a delicious and hearty Ethiopian special hot tea, which contained ample amounts of ginger, honey and orange. I am recovering from a cold and cough, and the drink helped to clear my throat and sinuses. It was higher priced compared with the other beverages (it's worth the price), and I ordered *for here* since they have many ceramic cups and glassware and they ultimately gave me a paper cup even though guests sitting at the small tables were drinking from ceramic cups and glassware. Also ordered a fresh squeezed orange juice, but they did not add ice. If you want a cold drink with ice, I guess you should tell them that you want ice in it when you order. Definitely a different experience drinking a fruit juice w/o ice. I liked their version of tiramisu. They add more coffee powder and cocoa powder in the cake and on top of it. Also, they make a Creamy and filling strawberry layered cake with a custard in the middle, called fruit cake. Light cake and dense custard the same time. Reminded me of a Mille feaux. For groups of three or more, I would recommend getting your order to go due to space limitations.

So much to choose from. Should definitely try the knafeh. Everything looks freshly baked and shop…read moresmelled heavenly.

Great service and wide selection of amazing sweets. Very clean restaurant and very bright. Love the…read moretraditional music in the background. This place is a must try!

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!

Decided to check this spot out because it was such a nice day out. They have ample seating outside…read moreand inside with two options for dining in or grabbing a quick boxed lunch to go that has a separate entrance so there's no need to walk through the entire restaurant. Overall, the boxed lunch options weren't bad (only cold choices, even though the board has hot options listed in the same area which made it a bit confusing for someone's first time there). We got the chicken salad sandwich and Mike's fav). The box came with a cookie, water, and choice of pasta salad or chips. The pasta salad had a Greek flavor to it and was yummy. We sat outside at the seat yourself tables which were clean and right next to the door leading to the bakery. The toffee cookie flavor leaned more towards the chocolate side.

Very good coffee and it's a nice looking spot for hangouts. 5 stars because the guy working here…read morewas very kind and friendly, offering me the menu once I was seated, but not in a pushy way either. Got me my cappuccino (which was also very good) and chatted a bit, which was nice as well. Great guy.

We had an amazing experience. Our server Jacob was very attentive and answered all our questions…read more We also loved our entrees! I had the beet salad with blackened salmon and it was delicious. Definitely recommend!

love this place! The food was really good and my drink was great. Jacob is the absolute best server…read moreand I love him. He was so on top of everything and checking in on us.

The food here is one of the best in terms of Ethiopian food in the very competitive northern…read moreVirginia Ethiopian food scene. There is no shortage of Ethiopian families and couples who come to enjoy a meal here even on weeknights and definitely during Ethiopian holy days. The chef can be seen through a kitchen window preparing the meats. A long bar is in the back half of the restaurant as well as a cafe cum stage. The kitfo (minced beef traditionally raw) is the speciality here, and it really shows. Very friendly and welcoming service . The food here is one of the best in terms of Ethiopian food in the very competitive northern Virginia Ethiopian food scene. There is no shortage of Ethiopian families and couples who come to enjoy a meal here even on weeknights and definitely during Ethiopian holy days. The chef can be seen through a kitchen window preparing the meats. A long bar is in the back half of the restaurant as well as a cafe cum stage. The kitfo (minced beef traditionally raw) is the speciality here, and it really shows. Very friendly and welcoming service .

Amazing food! And servers were very kind and helpful (especially Haben). Will definitely be coming…read moreback!

I went to their new location, it was soo spacious and clean. The seats were very comfy, it honestly…read moremakes a great spot to be productive. I tried their date latte. It was soooo good!!! I kept wondering what syrup they use because I would love to recreate it at home. It is veryyy sweet though so it's more of a treat in my opinion. I want to try more things from their menu. Highly recommend the Fairfax location!

This Shagf Cafe location is a good coffee shop experience. The coffee and food is an upgraded and…read morefancier experience from your traditional coffee shop. The Fairfax, VA location has self-service kiosks and is an updated lounging experience, however, this location in Falls Church has better parking and seemingly more customer engagement. The lounge area is comfortable and although the white decor on the interior feels sterile, it is ideal for absorbing the natural light that this shop receives. It doesn't necessarily have the coffee shop feel or decor, however, it is comfortable. Definitely a more private feel that your general coffee shop. The customer service is good. The coffee and food flavors are African and Dubai inspired and unique. Overall, a good experience.

Introduction: For my…read moreScrapbook series, I didn't have anything still in business or that I hadn't already reviewed for 2013. I lived in a basement room in Del Ray Alexandria Apr. 2013-Apr. 2014. I'll have 2 representing 2014 during that time period and the next room in house I lived at later in 2014. Experience at Cafe Sazon: I had been to Cafe Sazon twice, 2014 & 2021. Friday, January 24, 2014 was a 1st date. She was from Columbia (no not the country, but the one in Maryland), and we had a pretty nice time. Food was solid here. Various South American foods. I got empanada and some rice platter with a meat. Overall, I was pretty impressed with the food. The staff was cordial enough but not great. The seating is various cafe style seating. Sad side note, the very next day there was a shooting at Columbia Mall; my date was from Columbia. This was ominous considering I just had date with her. Incidentally, a 2nd date never happened. My 2nd experience here by amazing coincidence was on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. My friend was taking me to DCA airport for a vacation to Chicago & Wisconsin. I treated her to Cafe Sazon for taking me to the airport as it was good option more or less on the way to the airport. I got some carne asada, potato, egg, & plantains. All were very good. My friend was impressed. They were a little slow as I remember we had some time but still I did need to catch my flight. If I was back over here, I'd consider enjoying their great food again.

Really cozy restaurant with yummy, flavorful food and drink. Relaxed, friendly service.read more