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.

The pies were 10 out of 10!!!! I traveled from NYC and decided to try the Pecan and Strawberry…read moreRhubarb pies, and my only regret is that I didn't get more! Both pies tasted incredibly fresh. I also loved that all of the ingredients are clearly listed--simple, fresh ingredients with no preservatives. The shop itself is small and cute and seemed to be run by a mom and daughter. They were so sweet and even opened the door for me after they had already closed for the day! Amazing pies, great service, and definitely worth the trip. I'll absolutely be back--and next time I'm getting more!

Great shop for pies with a galore of slices to choose from! There are over a dozen varieties of…read morewhole and slices, refrigerated and non-refrigerated in addition to cookies and other baked goods. The cute little shop is tucked off the highway, next to "More Better Food" restaurant. The Almond Amaretto slice was fun to try and reminded me of a Christmas almond cookie while my daughter and husband enjoyed a slice of Apple Pie. The Lemon Bar was flavorful mix of sweet, tangy, and tart. I wish there was a bit more raspberry jam filling in the Linzer cookie, it was a bit dry. Stop by to grab a slice or two!

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

We were waiting for our car to be serviced walked downtown Leesburg looking for breakfast we…read morewandered into the courtyard at the Cowbell Kitchen . Abigail welcomed us in even though it was 25 minutes before opening . She opened the dining room so we could warm up ! Next she got my Mom (who's 92 ) a warm decaf coffee . She also helped me get her wheelchair over the little ledge at the door while holding the door. She was so kind and delightful! Next we had a wonderful breakfast ! Mom had the best strawberry muffin ever and I enjoyed a rise and shine breakfast with wonderful slightly smoky salsa , scrambled eggs , fresh avocado and potatoes . What a blessing Abigail and the Cowbell restaurant is to Leesburg !!! Sure made our wait which is usually a bummer into a delightful experience

This place was so incredibly disappointing. My husband got the breakfast pizza and I got the…read morefarmers veggie pizza. First, the eggs on the breakfast pizza were burnt. My veggie pizza only had zucchini, no other veggies. The toppings slid off both. Neither pizza was good. There were no plates, glassware or silverware. Everything came in boxes and you had to collect your own food when it was ready. But, that didn't stop them from asking for an $8 tip on a $4O lunch, which I declined. I'm sure there are better options elsewhere.

Hidden gem is what comes to mind. The only downside is this place is tucked away and impossible to…read morefind if you don't go looking for it. Food was amazing. I wish they'd put more meat in their sandwhiches, but the quiche brought a smile to my father's face so it made up for it. The coffee was amazing too. If I could leave one critique, It's just to put a bit more In your sandwhiches. I had the Tuscan chicken and it tasted amazing, but the chicken was a thin slice. Not super filling.

South street under is a wonderful and hidden cafe tucked away…read more Placed an online order and picked up my food within 10 minutes. Had a really good sandwich and honestly all the sandwich options looked pretty good. Also ordered their chai which was ok to me. It's located on a lower level. I actually walked through a restaurant to get to the cafe which was faster for me personally. Very casual with limited seating.

Really lovely cafe, visited on a Sunday morning. Had a little trouble figuring out parking but…read morethere's a public parking lot up on the hill. Tried the drip coffee with steamed half and half and the breakfast tacos. The tacos were delicious and fresh, coffee nice and strong. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area

For some reason, I associated Leesburg as a rural area with not much going on. This fancy coffee…read moreshop was an unexpected surprise. W&OD trail is a few feet away you can see the sign from the cafe. The interior was quite hipster. A good amount of seats inside and outside. The place was crowded in the morning but they had enough staff take care of people. I got my cortado in like 2 minutes despite the amount of people in line. They work fast. The cortado I got was okay. It's not something I'd drive to Leesburg for. My friend said the matcha latte is good. The breakfast other people were having looked great. Parking wasn't easy. I had to get past all the new apartment buildings and park at Market Station and walked a block. The bouquet of flowers here look very unique.

Found this place while walking along the streets. We went in about 30 minutes before close, and…read moredefinitely experienced the rush. I ordered a chocolate banana swirl cone, and the other girl I was with got her dessert at least 10 minutes before I did, and multiple people got their orders before me as well. I followed up to the counter and asked if they could check on my order, and one of the guys in the back who was flirting with some of his friends who were in the lobby, accidentally put my order receipt on the done needle, so they had to go and make it. They didn't even say sorry, it was actually kind of annoying. The ice cream was incredible though, it was just the customer service that was not great at all.

Great serve good soft serve but not great. The flavor is ok but felt like something was missing…read more Glad I tried but there are other soft serves in Leesburg I prefer. Parking is a pain as well.

Took a matcha class here with friends and it exceeded our expectations. We got to try four…read moredifferent matcha preparations; starting with matcha and water, the traditional way it's enjoyed in Japan and China, then matcha with coconut water, and a jasmine milk tea made with their homemade jasmine syrup (which the owner is working on bottling to sell, hope it happens soon, it was delicious!!!). They also had an osmanthus flower drink and a signature drink with grapes that was very tasty as well. The hands on part was my favorite. They walked us through how to properly whisk our own matcha and let us practice the technique ourselves. On top of that, we got to sample a variety of their teas throughout the class. The owner clearly knows their craft. Their in-store matcha has actually won awards, and you can taste the quality difference. The space itself is beautifully curated too, with a whole shelf of adorable teaware and gifts to buy afterward. Such a fun, educational experience for a group. Highly recommend if you want to actually learn about matcha rather than just drink it!!!

Cute store and lots of novelty tea goodies. Love the variety of teas being sold as well as packaged…read moreor loose leaf teas. There are also a bunch of tea accessories which I find very adorable however could be a bit pricey. The drink selection is pretty big. The drink I got however wasn't my favorite. I got the lime guava strawberry oolong. When I tasted the sample it was very yummy. However when I ordered it the drink came with so much stuff inside, it made the drink experience kinda disappointing. The sample was strained so I didn't think the drink was going to have guava seeds inside of it. While drinking it the seeds were impossible to ignore as they were hard and small. It's like a choking hazard really. I wish they had strained it before serving. So just be warned about some of the drinks you order.

Buford's Biscuits absolutely lives up to the hype. If you're a biscuit lover, this place deserves a…read morespot on your must-visit list. We stopped in on a Friday morning and were pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. We were seated immediately, which gave us a chance to take in the restaurant's charming farmhouse aesthetic. With its high ceilings and rustic décor, it feels like a modern take on an old country farmhouse that's warm and inviting without feeling overdone. As an unexpected bonus, we happened to visit during Restaurant Week, and the special was an incredible value. It included a Buff-Mosa, deviled eggs, and the Low Country Biscuit. My wife ordered the Southern Philly, so we ended up sampling a little of everything. The Buff-Mosa was a refreshing way to start the meal. Made with Blue Ridge Vodka, Cava, and strawberry-watermelon juice, it was light, crisp, and not overly sweet. The deviled eggs were topped with bacon jam, which added a nice savory touch. They had a bit more mustard and horseradish kick than I'm accustomed to, but they were still delicious and packed with flavor. The real star, though, was the Low Country Biscuit. It was absolutely enormous, stacked with perfectly fried chicken, chunky pimento cheese, and hot honey. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the combination of the rich pimento cheese with the sweet heat of the hot honey was outstanding. The honey added just enough spice to complement the sandwich without overpowering the other flavors. I also tried a bite of my wife's Southern Philly, and it was fantastic. It's a creative Southern spin on a classic Philly cheesesteak and one that's definitely worth ordering. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. One fun detail I really appreciated was that the check is presented inside a book, a small touch that fits perfectly with the restaurant's farmhouse theme. Between the outstanding biscuits, generous portions, creative menu, and excellent service, Buford's Biscuits delivered a fantastic breakfast experience. There are still plenty of menu items I'd love to try, so we'll definitely be back.

We were greeted warmly as we walked through the door. The hostess seated us immediately and the…read morewaitress came over right away. However, the waitress walked up to our table sniffling and wiping her nose. The last thing you want to see is a sick server helping you. And I don't know if it's because she was a little sick but she was not friendly. I asked my companion if he thought she seemed unfriendly and he agreed. And although our food came out looking really good, we chatted about how our dishes tasted, and both of us were kind of lukewarm about them. It felt like each dish was relying too much on what went on the biscuit for flavor and the biscuit itself was bland. That was really surprising since that's the entire theme of the restaurant. I don't know if it was an off day and they forgot to add salt or something, but even the leftover biscuit that I had the next day was bland after the second try with it. A colleague had actually recommended this spot to me so I was overall surprised by our visit. I'm not sure if we'd give it another try.

There is no separate way to review for sidebar coffee, so this is for sidebar COFFEE!…read more The little hole in the wall has earned my trust in downtown leesburg. I was just looking for some good coffee one morning when I saw a little hole in the wall and realized it's a little coffee shop! I've gotten an iced coffee there, and a matcha the next two times. Both are great. The baristas are all really nice and will very likely be able to make you something if you wanna tweak an item on the menu a bit. And, most importantly, their matcha is the real deal. It's not the bitter and awful cheap stuff that most cafes will sell to you for the same price. This is the good stuff, and you can tell they make any syrup they add to it in house. It's so refreshing. If you love coffee, and especially matcha, this place is it!

Literally the worst service we have ever had…read more We had family in town and had never been here before. We were seated in the closed off dining area, to the right of the hostess desk. It took 10 mins for anyone to come see us. I had to get up to ask for someone to get our orders. To boot, the person who was supposed to assist us, was in the back hall by the restrooms texting and hanging out. I assume no one told her that we were there. The cider I ordered was warm, so I had to ask for a cup of ice at the bar. My husband's burger was meant to be medium well and it was raw. Lastly, it's extremely loud in that room. The chairs are metal, and when drug against the flooring, they make an awful sound! They really need a form of rubber on the legs. Very hard for grandma, who has hearing aids. Poor thing was so uncomfortable. The room next to us, with a door leading to the window to the kitchen, was so incredibly annoying. They were pounding the entire time we were seated, and it was LOUD! We all just sat completely silent. This was an incredibly disappointing visit and we will not come back.