TLDR: A beloved neighborhood Korean bakery that excels at both the classics and modern dessert…read moretrends. Their 3D mousse desserts are some of the best I have ever had, and the loaded bingsu makes Shilla a must-visit in Annandale. Shilla has been a neighborhood staple for years, offering everything from cakes and breads to bing-su and beverages. I have had many of their cakes for celebrations and birthdays, they always hit. While they nail the classics, they also continue to impress with creative desserts that feel fresh and refined. The interior has plenty of seating, clean, and cute paintings on the walls to set the mood. Despite the busy crowds, service was quick and welcoming. We came specifically for the 3D mousse desserts, and they exceeded expectations. My favorites were the Sleeping Bear, Avocado, and Banana. The avocado mousse was surprisingly nutty and paired perfectly with the banana jam filling, creating a balanced dessert that wasn't overly sweet. The Chocolate Bear was equally smooth and creamy, and even the buttery cookie base was delicious. The strawberry bingsu was generously topped with condensed milk and large, chewy pieces of rice cake, making it the perfect dessert to share. Shilla remains Annandale's staple bakery and a gem.

The lemon has nice flavor,but that is a lot of mousse. Def not something you can eat in 1 go at…read moreonce, even for 2 ppl. I don't like what they call banana mousse, to me it tastes a bit like alcoholic sour banana ish? The avocado shape is super cute though. I tried to get these cute fruit shaped fancy dessert before at Layered,lined up for close to an hour and all those are gone quickly ..

One of the best places to get bingsoo in Nova!! I love coming to Soricha. The interior decor and…read morevibes are great and it's just a great laid back place to go with friends! On this visit, we got the Thai tea bingsoo. Also one thing I wish I knew before: the serving size is HUGE. Bring 2-3 friends with you because even 2 people will have a hard time finishing it lol. It's really good though and they have a lot of interesting flavors!

We came here for the bingsoo and were surprised by the variety of unique flavors, including mugwort…read moreand roasted dandelion. This is the first place we have been where you can customize the sweetness of the bingsoo (50%). You can ask for small bowls to share the big bowl of bingsoo. The atmosphere features a traditional Korean aesthetic, including 1 table where the party sits on the floor.

I have been coming to breeze since I moved to Annandale in 2011. I've always loved the whimsical…read moredecorations and enjoy the Korean baked goods. I mourn the fact that COVID killed the samples, but it's still a great place to shop for a treat or just run in and grab a coffee which I do a few times a month. Recommend: Any of the breads that are unwrapped and on the baking trays by the counter. Those are fresh out of the oven that day. I especially love the mocha roll. It's big and fluffy with chewy moist mocha flavored dough and a crispy sugary coating on the outside that's to die for. It's still light and fluffy at the same time. Yum! And while it's prob not made in-house, I do love the red bean buns. Bathrooms are always clean and the upstairs is great for a longer chat with a friend, time in a book, or board or card game time. They also have a lovely upstairs covered porch for pretty days.

Went in for the mango snow, but they were out of the mangoes. Decided to try the yogurt snow and…read morealso got a chocolate chip brownie plus an upside down pineapple cake. First, the yogurt snow had awful fruits: kiwi was old, strawberries were not ripe, melon tasted like watermelon rinds, the canned mandarins tasted canned. The yogurt was okay, but the snow tasted just like ice. Absolutely no flavor whatsoever for $16.55 The chocolate chip brownie, didn't have much taste of chocolate and stale. $4.50 The upside down pineapple cake was the worst, so old it had the metallic taste of the aluminum container and crumbled into granules using a fork. Absolutely inedible! $4.25 Breeze bakery has been going downhill for a while now, but 3 out 3 items being inedible for $28 is unbelievable. There is also the short bulky Korean guy, possibly the manager who's seems to be on a power trip and speaks to customers rudely and unprofessionally. Will never come back and will inform my friends and family how this business is tanking.

I've driven past this place for quite some time, but decided to stop by and pick up a few treats…read morefor myself and friends. The savory and sweet breads were nicely, individually wrapped and with nice descriptive labels telling you what it was and what it contained. Other places just have the name and they assume you know what it is. Since the labels were descriptive, I actually tried more items. Service was quite polite and nice. I will come back. I'm all about these local coffee/tea shops. I prefer these over starbucks.

Bingsoo! Great spot to quench your desire for Korean bakery bread items and a little hint of…read moredessert. Underated here is their sandwich deals. It's quite a lot of food for just 8ish bucks. I got the Korean beef sandwich with fries and it was so much food that you could share it with another person. The mango bingsoo is a must! It has actual mango pieces with mango ice cream on top of little frosted corn flakes and condense milk. You would think it'd be too sweet, but actually when you roll it in the shaved ice, it's the perfect amount. They also have a decent amount of drinks you can choose from if the sandwich and the dessert isn't your vibe. Awesome space to also study as there are plenty of small tables for the perfect cafe style and not too loud. Rare thing is it's also is that it's a cafe that is open late (usually 10PM). Definitely will stop by again. May have already came here twice in the span of a week.

This ice cream shop has an impressive selection of unique flavors including Thai tea, ube, cherry…read moreblossom, Thai basil, and adzuki bean. They also have boozy options for adults. If you're looking to try something beyond the usual chocolate and vanilla, this is a great spot.

Great ice cream! Cute place Customer service is amazing…read more Highly recommend Many good flavors

I went to Dolcezza to tryout their collaboration soft serve but this location did not have the soft…read moreserve option that I wanted. I ended up trying the red raspberry and mango gelato. I liked that I could try two different flavors. Both were delicious and tasty.

Cool vibe, good gelato, steep prices. I had peanut butter chip. The flavor was good, the texture…read morewas nice, and it cost $8 for a small. Yikes.

I ordered a custom, fully vegan ice cream cake, and they did a fantastic job! I hosted a tropical…read morebirthday party for friends, and they came up with a great design. Very happy with my experience and the team was easy to work with.

My family absolutely loves Jake's! We pop by here for ice cream all the time and the service is the…read morebest. We love their mission and they always have the friendliest staff. The product is incredibly delicious and facilities are much cleaner compared to some of the other frozen yogurt places in the area. The banana split and ice cream sampler are a great deal. Highly recommend Jake's to any and all looking for good quality ice cream!

Loved coming here! Ice cream flavors were so creative and fun. Toppings were fresh and abundant…read more Restaurant kept clean. About 4 seats inside so be aware of this if you're planning to bring a lot of people here

Cheesecake Fantasy, and Strawberry Rendezvous, are two classics that never fail to satisfy any…read morecraving for a nice cold treat. The line here can get busy on a hot summer day, but that means business here is good, and this establishment in the Mosaic District has been a staple for quite some time. Parking is a little tricky some times, as the parallel spaces in front are sparse, but there are several garages nearby. Make sure to tip the hard workers, who are busy crafting the delectable ice cream desserts. Samples are always a must too!