Had a nice dinner at Ted's Bulletin my first night in DC recently. My friend lives nearby so we popped in and were seated immediately. We both decided to have the Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad and share a bottle of wine. Good was good, service was attentive, and the restaurant is lovely. Great option if you're in the Ballston area! read more

Prices have risen lately with many places so the happy our discount was a good reason to visit Ted's. I've been to other locations but this was my first. I was surprised by how empty it was for a holiday evening, actually just as strange by how vacant and empty the whole area was. This used to be a very busy area. I started with a White Russian milkshake and it was quite good. Again, that happy hour pricing really made it worth it. My meal was the chicken and biscuits. Large biscuits, fresh, with a little honey and hot drizzle. The hash browns were a tad dry and didn't quite fit the meal I thought, but the chicken biscuits were good. Enjoyed those. BUT one point that was quite annoying: THE GRAVY COST EXTRA! The server tried to upsell me with the sausage gravy (+$3) but when I asked if that cost extra he demurred and said it was just something they asked. He wouldn't actually confirm that. Not cool. I don't like being upsold like it's McDonalds. Eating off my friend's plate I also liked the french fries that came with his steak and cheese sandwich. We also had the cornbread appetizer. Again, if not for that happy hour pricing.. Cornbread is uber cheap so getting four fingers of cornbread felt.. well.. not quite a value match. Service was a little hit or miss. We had a lot of people helping us it seemed, kind of a divided table. Everything is there but I'm just not used to the inflation pricing. Milkshake, cornbread, and the chicken and biscuits, with 20% tip, came out to over $40. This kind of food, at this level of service, .. I feel like I was overcharged or not given the happy hour pricing on something. This just didn't feel like $40 for one person. And they want to do everything on the machine and you don't actually get a paper receipt or a bill unless you ask for one. Which you should. I guess bottom line: Ted's is expensive for it's class and offerings, so it makes a good date spot, but for regular eating out I think there are places better priced. read more

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Ted's Bulletin was amazing! We had reservations and were seated right away. The service was excellent. We were greeted promptly and assisted as soon as we sat down. Our drinks and food came out quickly. Everything was delicious. The steak and cheese egg rolls and deviled eggs were a hit. The salmon over grits and the French toast were both 10/10! Everything ordered had great flavor and hot. I have no complaints and can't wait to come back. Highly recommended! read more

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I'm giving it a two because I saw a mouse scurry on the floor while I was eating. Food was good and had potential just needs to be better. The matcha had no flavor, the waiter was nice, and the atmosphere gave upscale diner. read more

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Ted's is a solid place to grab breakfast/brunch any day. I love the decor, it gives a bright art deco feel. Service was pretty good, if our server wasn't available someone else was willing to step in and grab what we needed. Our mocktails were tasty and worth getting again. My husband enjoyed his chicken biscuits and the portion size was good. I opted for the French toast which is my go to since theirs is usually perfection. Although flavors were good, it was soggy which I didn't like and ended up not finishing. Typically this location can get pretty busy on the weekends, and I noticed they had additional fans blowing throughout the restaurant. read more

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I ordered to my hotel and it came very fresh and warm. It's very good. I enjoy the breakfast burrito & the steak was cooked nicely. I'd eat here again & again! read more

Ted's Bulletin Ballston - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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George was our waiter and our bartender. His attention to detail was second to none. He made the experience an enjoyable one and made us feel right at home in a very welcoming and warm atmosphere. Best of all, the food and the drinks were delicious, made fresh and were tasty too! Thanks to Ted's but a special thanks to George. You're the BEST of the best! read more

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So, my nephew turned the ripe old age of 3 years. After attending the Immersive Gamebox Experience, we headed to Ted's Bulletin for dinner. There were 14 of us on the hottest day of the year. The air at the restaurant was NOT working. While there were fans blowing, it was exceptionally HOT! This is the reason for 4 instead of 5 stars (oh and the not so clean restroom). Why 4 stars: our server and the rest of the team were AMAZING! They were thorough, kind, and accommodating. Any slight problems with dishes were corrected immediately. Our (tap) water glasses were continuously refilled. A few notes: burgers are prepared medium well if preference is not communicated. Call ahead to see if ac is on. Apparently, they don't have control over the ac; it's controlled by the mall. I had the chicken and waffles and the jalapeños margarita, both were delicious. Of the 14 dishes, only minor minor minor issues- remedied very quickly! read more

Ted's Bulletin Ballston - Chicken + Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Went here for brunch with a group of friends The service was excellent! I ordered the breakfast burrito, it was ok mainly hash brown in it barely any meat and it lacked flavor :( so I was a little disappointed, I wish it tasted as good as it looks lol My friend got the blueberry pancakes which was good, it was more about the ambience for me! It's a nice place to get together with friends or family maybe some cocktails, I still need to try their dinner menu and give the food another chance :) read more

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Great experience here! Service was super nice for my larger group. Food was brought out quickly and hot which was so awesome since it was really busy when we came. BEAUTIFUL interior, this is one of my favorite locations to come to. Very stunning. Menu has a great variety of options which I love. They even had fun fall seasonal offerings read more

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Unable to get service from the bakery line and had to leave. Employees made eye contact and still didn't service counter.

Sometimes you just want to have breakfast for dinner! Diner's menu with modern twists. Service was good on a busy weekend night. Seating is perfect for small or big gatherings. read more

Ted's Bulletin Ballston - Big breakfast for dinner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Ted's bulletin in ballston has a little bit of everything. What it had for me, was a much needed sweet treat after a filling meal. We stopped by after dinner and were seated by a very friendly server. He was patient as we ordered our eclectic combination of drinks and desserts from the comfort of the fancy well lit booth we were seated in. I ordered the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake, and it was exactly what it sounds like. Vanilla Ice cream with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal spread throughout. Each bite better than any bowl for breakfast. And I got a little extra cup to share with a friend! read more

Ted's Bulletin Ballston - Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Came here again for brunch with a friend. We sat outside and our waitress totally forgot about us/it took forever to order and get our check

I've come to this Ted's Bullentin twice now and enjoyed it each time. I feel like the 14th St location is a bit better, but Ballston doesn't disappoint. Especially those jalapeño popper wontons, absolutely delicious. I could eat those as my entire meal. I've also had the steak frites with chimichurri, another great dish. The highlight was really our waitress yesterday. Probably the nicest waitress I've had since moving to Arlington lol. Wish I had caught her name but she was incredible! read more

Ted's Bulletin Ballston - Jalapeo Popper Wonton - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Nicely decorated interior. Kinda fancy actually. There is a good amount of seating as well. Staff is friendly but if you get seated in the back they might forget about you. Service was okay. Food is decent. read more

Ted's Bulletin Ballston - Carrot cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Went here for a breakfast on a Sunday. We had reservation and got seated right away. The ambience is casual yet a little more relaxed compared to some other diners. Service was quick and our server Frank was great. I added blueberries to my pancake stack and chose sausage links for my meat. It was great and I was really happy with the meal. Would definitely come back. read more

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Top notch brunch, service and ambiance. The salmon was quite tasty and all of our food was delicious. The sangria was also perfectly made. Definitely worth the visit. read more

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Ordered Farmers scramble....scrambled eggs done right: perfect texture, good flavor, best I've had in the DMV. That's all! I've lived in the DMV for over a decade and I can't believe I haven't stepped foot inside until recently. Great ambiance - like an elevated diner... pricing is comparable to other diners and would say even more worth it! Good service too. read more

Ted's Bulletin Ballston - Breakfast All Day Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I love Ted's. It's like an old faithful. I've been a few times since my first review. So I ordered dinner online on Saturday evening. I hadn't tried their steak and cheese before so decided to give it a try. I like that their fries are skinny. The steak and cheese comes with cheese, onions, mayo and something else I can't recall but didn't want, and it was easy to omit those items while ordering. But there was no way to request anything else. So after ordering, I called and requested slices of tomato and shredded lettuce be added. It was no issue. After picking up my order I ventured downstairs to the see what was new in the food court. Ended up ordering something and had to wait. So by the time I got home, my Ted's sandwich was no longer hot. I mention this because I think it really affected my perception of it while eating it. It was underwhelming to be honest, so my fault for taking so long. But also, the bread used is too much bread, and the cheese is too sharp for my liking. The fries were good though. But I still love Ted's. read more

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Love love the breakfast fare here, particular the fresh and innovative takes on standard breakfast plates. A huge shoutout to the Turkish eggs - the garlicky yogurt spread mixed with perfectly poached eggs with just a drizzle of hot chili oil and lightened up with slices of cucumber and dill sprigs - I can have this everyday and not tire of it. Perfectly balanced in every way! The ambiance is light and airy, even on a cloudy day, it feels sunny and bright. Service is attentive and friendly and quick. This is a go to place for breakfast that doesn't require a wait on Saturday mornings. read more

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Came back for happy hour and was impressed. Tried the jalapeño pineapple margarita and the happy hour chicken and fries. Both were delicious. I love that they do happy hour extended for healthcare workers from 7-10. Will definitely be back for another drink and some food! read more

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So Ted's has a lunch/dinner menu and I'm sure it's delicious. But they serve breakfast all day long, so just flip to the back and order the damn pancakes and embrace your inner five year old. But seriously, their breakfast options are amazing... huge fan of the grain bowl, which manages to be healthy and delicious. This is a big feat that so many restaurants manage to really mess up. And if you're not feeling like you give a damn about calories, then you're in luck. Get the homemade pop tarts and be sure to take the 20 seconds to ask about the seasonal one. While their standard pop tarts are amazing, I recently had the cherry blossom pop tart and it was adorable and delicious. read more

What a great spot! Was taken care of at the bar by Sam, whom has made the take out order experience SO much better, ending up having a cocktail while everything was getting ready and had gotten the chance to meet Kendall, which superseded expectations and double stamped on how well this establishment at this particular location is evidently operating. Go see Sam at the bar and say hi to bossman, Kendall! They'll absolutely make your visit THAT more memorable, cheers! read more

Met some old friends here for dinner and had a nice time. It was crowded and lively but the service was pretty good despite the number of diners. The portions were super big...I could have eaten half of my chicken biscuits and been full. I had some sausage gravy on the side and it was pretty good. Up where i live in NYC, we don't have good biscuits or sausage gravy so I was pleased this was so tasty. We had some pop tarts for dessert and they were good but I don't understand why some people are gaga for them. Overall a solid dining experience and I was happy to catch up with my old friends. read more

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Must try! This place was sooo good! They have several locations, but we tried the one in Arlington, VA. The ambiance is awesome! They've got outdoor seating, however we opted to eat inside. The decor is really nice. Our waiter was great. Food was amazing! I ordered Chicken and waffles, with a side of cheddar grits. Everything was amazing! My sister had the eggs, bacon, cheddar grits, and toast. We really enjoyed our brunch. We actually made reservations the night before online. It looks like they get pretty busy quickly. I highly recommend this place, and definitely can't wait to go back! read more

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Gabe, as always, gave great service at the bar. We really appreciate his consistent attention to detail and conscientious service. I appreciate all the extra pickles and ketchup! The atmosphere of Ted's is inviting and feels like the neighborhood fixture that it is. Great Vibe! read more

After a not great last experience at Eastern Market location, this Ted's experience was exactly what I was looking for !! We were seated immediately and Yana our server was amazing. We got our After what I thought wasn't the best last experience at Ted's in eastern market, this one was exactly what I was looking for !! We were seated immediately and Yana our server was amazing. We got our food quickly but not too quickly, and everything was delicious. We started off with the deviled eggs, and then my girlfriend got the BLT and fries and I got the grilled cheese and tomato. I thought it was a great overall experience! Yana even gave us recommendations after on dessert places/shops to check out. If I had one note the decor could use a bit sprucing up especially in back room. We like the vibes of eastern market with the silent film playing and throwback style and they could do something like that here as well (or a unique style works too) food quickly but not too quickly, and everything was delicious. We started off with the deviled eggs, and Ted's tart, and then for entrees my girlfriend got the turkey club and fries and I got the grilled cheese and tomato. I thought it was a great overall experience! Yana even gave us recommendations after on dessert places/shops to check out. If I had one note the decor could use a bit sprucing up especially in back room. We like the vibes of eastern market with the silent film playing and throwback style and they could do something like that here as well (or a unique style works too) read more

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I enjoyed stopping by for after dinner drinks and desserts. They're a cocktail menu has a wide variety of options and they have delicious dessert. Options too. They were able to quickly accommodate us a larger group of us during the week so we didn't have to wait very long. Ted's is a good local chain of American food. That's consistent and everyone will find something to enjoy. read more

Ted's Bulletin Ballston - Lemon Coconut Cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Been here more times than I can count and it's always great. The servers are consistently kind and helpful, and the food is solid every time. No complaints at all. It's one of our go-to spots whenever we can't decide where to eat because it never disappoints. read more

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I had a nice Mother's Day lunch here. The biggest thing was something affordable with quality food, so this place gave me what I was looking for. I really enjoyed the ambiance! I dont recommend going with a large party of people or for an intimate setting, it is very busy/lively ;however the drinks and food made up for it. I ordered the honey hot chicken & waffles + the mango Paloma drink - 8/10 for me My mom got the steak & frites + Strawberry mojito - 10/10 for her lol My grandmother got the chili, and burger + strawberry lemonade - 8/10 for her read more

Ted's Bulletin Ballston - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Ted's has a nice outdoor terrace and nicely appointed dining room. Our sever, Edwin, was great. My mother enjoyed the Bronzino and said it was excellent. She subbed the brussels sprouts for sautéed spinach (which was okay). It comes with fingerling potatoes, which could've been cooked a little more. My dad enjoyed his fish and chips. The fish was good, but the highlight of his meal were the fries and we ALL agree! I had the short rib stroganoff, which was very good. That meat was so tender, you could cut it with a butter knife. My sister ordered it, but sent hers back as she did not care for it at all. She switched to the Bronzino and enjoyed that immensely. Another standout was the order of cornbread. SOOO good. Didn't even need the brown sugar/cinnamon butter that came with it. I'll definitely come again for other menu items. While this is my first review, it's not my first time at Ted's. They have a really good burger and a great chili, too. read more

Have been wanting to try Ted's bulletin forever! Finally got the chance to. Came by with my boyfriend on a Sunday around noon and only had to wait like 5 minutes for a table to free up. The ambiance is like upscale diner vibes - the seating was interesting. There was a giant pillar dividing a big table into a small cozy two-seater and a larger 4 seater on the other end. I got the cinnamon toast crunch latte hot and it was SO good!! Not too sweet and had actual cereal pieces in it. Boyfriend got a Chinese jade green tea (which was just a mug of hot water and a tea bag so maybe not as worth it). We shared the seasonal raspberry rose Ted's tart and I have to say I had low expectations for it but I actually loved it. It was buttery and kinda flaky almost? But the raspberry was delicious. Not too much filling inside it, but it didn't need a ton bc it was already so flavorful. I ordered the huevos rancheros as my entree and my bf got the Norwegian Benedict. We both loved our dishes. Mine had three big tostadas loaded with beans, egg, cheese, salsa, and chorizo pieces. And his had a delicious salad side, with two Benedicts made with a ton of smoked salmon (like they gave so much, super worth it) and Ted's tots as the base. We definitely finished our plates and were perfectly satiated - it was a good amount of food but not so much that we would need to take home leftovers. When the server came by with the check after clearing our plates we asked to pay with inKind and it was super easy and quick to do that. Pro tip: You get 20% cashback if you pay with the app! I'll definitely be returning to try more brunch dishes. Namely the Turkish eggs, and biscuits and gravy! read more

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Took the wife out for a quick brunch while running errands. We were pleasantly surprised that it only took about 5 minutes to get seated for 2 as a walk in. We ordered a peach Bellini and an espresso martini. The drinks were good quality given the typical high DMV prices. For entrees, the wife ordered the Farmer's scramble with the eggs cooked hard. They were very accommodating to this request, and the presentation and flavor was definitely there. For myself, I got the berry ricotta pancakes with a side of bacon. Man, that bacon was so satisfyingly crunchy! The pancakes were soft, pillowy, and the cheese was a welcome addition. We ordered a few of their tarts to go. Highly recommend brunch here if you can get a table. read more

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Came here for lunch and was able to be seated with no wait! I was so pleasantly surprised with how good the food was! The turkey sandwich was amazing and the yogurt parfait I got on the side. They have outdoor and indoor seating which is nice for a summer day. I can't wait to try their breakfast/brunch menu next! Great ambiance, good for a family dinner. read more

Ted's Bulletin Ballston - The Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Birthday Meetup after a Squid Games competition. PARKING: Plenty of garage parking in the Ballston Quarter. Parking with Parkbetter was pretty inexpensive as in I spent about $3 for 3 hours. Even if you overshoot how much time you need, it will prorate the amount automatically when you leave the garage. Just make sure to input your license plate. AMBIANCE: The restaurant was pretty noisy but we luckily were placed in the backroom where it was MUCH quieter. Also in visiting another Ted's Bulletin in DC, the decor was much nicer in this location. SERVICE: Service was exceptional. We had a very personable and attentive server. TED'S TARTS $4 S'more Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Blueberry Cheesecake The running joke is that no one at the table thought it would be pop tarts when it came out. When we think of tarts we were thinking pastries. I did get to try a small piece of the blueberry Cheesecake. It was a little sweet but good TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE BITES $13 creamy tomato sauce, parmesan, chives These were pretty delicious. Slightly under seasoned but I would still get these again. GRILLED CORN BREAD $7 cinnamon butter, chives This was a nice surprise. I wouldn't consider it cornbread as it was much lighter and not as dense. But the cinnamon butter complemented it well. JALAPEÑO POPPER WONTON $12 cilantro lime ranch, micro cilantro I was worried these were spicy but it was fairly mild. For someone who doesn't eat spicy food, it was a safe option. While I didn't order this, it was stated that they weren't crazy about how it was filled. It was mostly bread and the middle was the filling. Made it feel a little unbalanced. BLACKENED SALMON $28 buttered grits, garlic sautéed spinach, spicy creole crab sauce This item was customized as the grits were swapped out with rice and they got the sauce on the side. I did not order this but it was stated that the salmon was really delicious, a great size and seasoned well. PANCAKE STACK OR THICK-CUT FRENCH TOAST $15 2 eggs*, hash browns add choice of meat +4 Probably the most basic of the bunch. Pretty average. FABLE MUSHROOM GYRO WRAP $18 crispy braised shiitake mushrooms, tomato, cucumber lettuce, feta cheese, harissa, tzatziki, house fries I did not get to try this. But visually it looked like a hearty gyro and it was stated that they enjoyed it. GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS $19.5 marinated shrimp, corn tortilla, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, cilantro lime sauce, mexican street corn OVERALL: We would return. It was great service, and the food was good. Love that it serves all day breakfast and they had a good variety in the menu. read more

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Always a good breakfast experience at Ted's. Great service, and its a nice space with high ceilings. Confit with eggs was a great, non-standard breakfast choice. Poached eggs were cooked perfectly, and the confit was done nicely. Served with an awesome sourdough. Big side of very fresh fruit. Pancakes were also top notch. read more

I've only dined at Ted's Bulletin once before at the 14th St location about 9 or 10 years ago for a brunch date. I recall that the food was rich and indulgent but not particularly crave-able, except for their homemade pop tarts which I would frequently pick up. I was in the Ballston area recently and decided to see what they had to offer for dinner. I ordered the fish and chips and my girlfriend ordered the steak frites along with their Brussels sprouts. The fish could've used more seasoning but was crispy and moist. The flank steak was cooked well but the portion was small compared to the sides that accompanied it. We also ordered slices of their devils food chocolate cake and carrot cake to go, which were decadent. The service was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant felt like a slightly upscale diner. Overall, I would recommend dining here but maybe stick to more of the classic diner dishes and desserts. read more

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The seasonal pasta option was extremely good - the mushrooms they added had a meaty texture and the sauce was simple yet flavorful. The servers were really nice to us and made sure we got our food pretty quickly. The ambiance was lively! Instead of getting our own both we got this corner table in an area with other couples which was a bit strange but still nice. read more

Ted's Bulletin Ballston - Seasonal Cheesecake Tres Leches - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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My family and I just went here for lunch, and it was not a good experience. Most of my complaint is about the service, and the food wasn't good enough to overlook it - I'd probably give the food 3 stars by itself. We arrived and were seated at a large booth with our menus. Then, we waited for someone to take our drink orders, and waited, asked for help, and waited, asked for help, and waited some more. After about 15 minutes, the third person we asked actually helped us and directed a waitress to our table to take our order. She finally brought us some water, and the first salad arrived for our daughter. Alas, no silverware, so we searched for our waitress. We couldn't find her, so asked someone else for help, and waited. This time, after waiting another 5 -10 minutes, the second person we asked (when we'd given up on the first) brought us napkins and silverware. Onto the food (once we were able to eat it): -Steak frites - fine but nothing special; much better version at Mussel Bar down the street. My daughter got the Chipotle reduction on the side, and we were glad she did, as it tasted more like Mexican black beans than anything else. -kids waffle - probably my favorite thing, especially for the very reasonable price, but again nothing special in the way of flavor, and it needed a little salt. Also, the whipped cream needed more sweetness/flavor and the maple syrup was fake. -harvest salad - my wife really liked this one. I didn't try it, but it looked appetizing -patty melt and fries - the melt was OK, but needed more thousand island (couldn't find the waitress to ask for more), and some of my caramelized onions were pretty raw; also, the bread was a little burnt in some places, imparting an unpleasant bitter flavor. Fries were good and crispy. Everything needed more seasoning. Mini chocolate pie - we shared this for dessert. Again, it was just Ok. The chocolate filling was good, but there was far too little of it, and it was not distributed throughout evenly, so some pieces had a lot, while other pieces were all whipped cream. Also, the crust was bland and very thick (1/2 inch in some places). Wouldn't order again. read more