I have been lucky enough to try Le Papiyon at two chocolate festivals in the area and truly cannot…read moreemphasize enough how incredible these chocolates are. Their chocolates are made with classic flavors and components (like pistachio, Nutella, or feuilletine) but are some of the highest quality I've ever had- including in Switzerland! Some of my favorites are the cotton candy (filled with real cotton candy!), creme brulee, and chocolate pistachio feuilletine. I wish I had found these in time for my wedding because these would have made such a special favor- I can see them also being great for bridal showers or special birthdays. As someone with a huge sweet tooth, these are really something special. The owner could not be nicer, either. This is the kind of business you feel good about supporting and you get something truly delicious in return.

Their chocolates are so beautiful and very tasty. We ordered from them for a nonprofit event. The…read morechocolates came in a cute box with our logo on it and each piece was individually wrapped. I don't believe they have a store anymore. We had someone pick up the chocolates from a house. I would not hesitate to order from them again.

After my trip to California last spring, I was DYING for some Taiwanese Shaved Ice in my neck of…read morethe woods. I sent out a Yelp plea and every response was the same: You have to cross the border to Murrland to get what you want. Even though the border is less than 45 minutes away, driving cross-state seemed pretty daunting so I pretty much gave up my search and filled the hole in my heart with other icy treats more readily available in NoVa such as bing soo or halo halo. One unsuspecting day, I attended the Fairfax Fall Festival and was pleased to see the logo of a little bird taunting me to try some Taiwanese shaved ice. Could it be?! YES SIR! I rushed over to the stand, leaving my sister, her baby, and my little brothers behind in my dust to get some sweet, cold icy refreshment in my belly. $5 got me a small bowl of freshly shaved ice topped with condensed milk, fresh fruit and homemade lemon jelly. My little brothers eventually caught up with me to ask me to purchase them some bubble tea as well. The result? Refreshingly good! But I could not help but feel a little bit cheated since at Bob's Noodle you can get a small mountain of shaved ice to feed six people for the same price and my shaved ice bowl was barely enough to satisfy my hunger craving. However, they totally saved me a trip to Maryland so maybe the price was worth it. You can check out Bing Bing in the warmer months every every Saturday and Sunday at the Fairfax Community Farmer's Market and on Wednesdays at the Clarendon Metro Stop.

New addition to the Fairfax Community Farmer's Market. They sell classic Taiwanese shaved ice.read more

Not good. Ive been wanting to try this place out for a while so we took a slice home after lunch…read moreat sisters Thai. The lady asked what slice I wanted and brought me a slice (strawberry) from the back, which looked defrosted wrapped in cling film, there I should have just turned around and said I've changed my mind, but we brought it home and tried it, it's probably the worst cake I've ever eaten, dense, cold and just did not taste good, and leaving it out for an hour did not improve the flavor, would not recommend.

We order from Victoria's for all special occasions. Best. Cakes. Ever. We are especially fond of…read moretheir aptly named signature "Heaven" cake (white chocolate raspberry), their Strawberry Fields cake, and their chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting... Oh, also the Oreo cupcakes!!! We've called last-minute for "cake emergencies" and they are kind & accommodating ... I don't get what the hate is about here? People are nuts nowadays...Victoria's IS an institution. HELPFUL HINT: These cakes must be set out for an hour or two at room temperature before eating, so that the texture is right....

Commonwealth Brewing Co. is a great spot with a relaxed, inviting ambiance in Fairfax City. The…read moreatmosphere alone makes it an easy place to spend time. Pizza isn't available until later in the day, but when it is, it tastes great and is well worth the wait. A major highlight is the beer selection -- having Orange Steezler on tap is the best thing here and a huge plus. Overall, solid food, excellent beer, and a place I'd happily return to.

Seriously? A 3% SURCHARGE FOR USING A CARD?! DO NOT ORDER FROM THE TABLE! That's just a ripoff…read moredeserving of two stars. It doesn't matter how good the food or beer might be, ripping off customers is just bad business. That said. Nashville chicken sandwich good. They just don't take cash at all. Only way to avoid the rip off charge is to pay with debit. Plus the expensive prices are just.. souring for what could have been a fun place.

Pleasant farmers market with kind vendors. There was food, coffee, fresh meat, fruits, and fresh…read moreproduce. Will definitely be back even if it's just for the apple cider and asian pears!

Top quality small business sellers. Ample parking space for everyone. Open from 9am-1pm. Support…read moresmall business. Leashed pets allowed.

My family dined 4/1. Eric provided awesome service and the food we ordered was delicious. The menu…read moreis multicultural and the entrees we had were well prepared. Our party ordered the lamb ossobuco, chicken piccata and ribeye steak. All were excellent! There is a legit wine selection and a robust whiskey menu. Fairfax City parking is something to plan for, but plentiful. I will be going there again soon.

American restaurant with a large menu of slightly expensive but delicious food and drinks, but…read morewithout much of a vibe I came here on a Friday night for dinner with my fiance, and the place was pretty empty. The place's vibe seems to be somewhere between a local pizza shop and a rundown upscale restaurant. That said, our food was fantastic. Our waiter was very friendly, but it took a while for us to get our check. We also overheard the waiter for the table next to us ask them if they could pay their bill in cash, which seemed to be a strange request

Food! Best Taiwanese street food I've found, yet! The Pork Belly Bao is sooo good, and the Beef…read moreNoodle Soup? D A M N ! I love it! Top-tip: ask for just a little heat/spice to be added to the soup when you order. Service is awesome and conversational. Ask for Joe, who will likely be behind the bar. I also recommend sitting at the bar if it's just you or you're a friend. The bar has a more social vibe. Parking, this is downtown City of Fairfax, so parking is plentiful, and while in the neighborhood, checkout the City of Fairfax Regional Library; it's fantastic.

I was looking forward to this place after hearing about it and I finally got to try it…read more First off, it's in downtown Fairfax so parking is a little hard to find but they technically have a small lot in the back you can park at. We walked in and the service was very friendly which was nice. The menu items looked promising so we ordered a couple of dishes but I have to say the price to proportion was not the best. The food was okay and the portion for the food was so much smaller than somewhere with the same dish and pricing. I got the beef noodle soup and it was pretty small but tasted pretty good.

I stopped in today after driving by this place. It had an inviting vibe, and I'm always looking…read morefor a mom and pop type coffee shop. I was very impressed with their extensive menu and offerings. I had the Italian cold cut sandwich, blackberry lemonade, and salted caramel brownie. The sandwich was a 10. There's an art to how to make a sandwich, how it's layered and put together, the staff here know what they are doing. It was the perfect size, and tasted amazing. The blackberry lemonade was perfect. Not many places offer a blackberry option, so that get extra points. The salted Carmel brownie was inhaled...so yea it was awesome as well . The staff was friendly and helpful, and gave me enough time to select my lunch. Thanks for the excellent experience today.

Absolutely obsessed with De Clue Coffee -- this place is a total gem in Fairfax! From the moment…read moreyou walk in, the warm, welcoming vibe just wraps around you like your favorite cozy sweater. The staff are genuinely some of the friendliest people I've ever encountered at a coffee shop -- they remember your name, your order, and somehow always make you feel like the most important person in the room. The coffee? Next level. Whether you're a straight-black-espresso purist or someone who loves a beautifully crafted latte with stunning latte art, De Clue delivers every single time. The beans are clearly sourced with care, and you can taste the quality in every sip. My go-to has become their seasonal special, and I look forward to it every single visit. The space itself is absolutely charming -- perfect for catching up with a friend, grinding through some work, or just enjoying a quiet moment to yourself. It has this rare quality of feeling both lively and relaxed at the same time. De Clue Coffee isn't just a coffee shop -- it's a community. It's the kind of place that makes living in Fairfax feel extra special. Don't walk, RUN to De Clue. You will not regret it!

Summary. I eat lunch here and enjoy it. Just be nice to the people behind the counter…read more For some reason people that go to lunch here are rude to the people behind the counter and this must stop. I was there to pick up a sandwich for lunch and witnessed very entitled customers treat the staff disrespectfully. Unacceptable. These men and women wake up early and are there everyday with a smile and a positive attitude and people walk into their business and speak down to them. No. Not on my watch. If you eat here, order from here or ask anything of the people tha work here- they deserve respect. The food is great. The tuna, is real, and the sandwiches are hearty. They have a little dining room and lots to choose from and the workers behind the counter deserve your respect and support.

In a word OUTSTANDING. Truthfully, there aren't too many bagel places left out there anymore in the…read moreNoVA area and the ones that are still out there, only about 10% of them are decent, serving authentic, quality bagels and bagel sandwiches. THIS PLACE IS ONE OF THOSE TOP 10%-ers! * Conveniently located (even though I hateeeee that little gummed-up stretch of Main Streer in Fairfax!!) but the shop is on the little side strip out of the fray of the main retailers Ace Hardware and TJ Maxx. Lot parking is abundant for a quick in and out if you're grabbing to go. * SUPER FRIENDLY STAFF and FAST, EFFICIENT SERVICE - I went in around 9AM on a Sat - no long line - walked right up to the counter and ordered - sat at a table and my order was called about 10 minutes later. * It was bfast time and I ordered a bacon egg and cheese sando $8 on a lightly toasted ET bagel - delicious and they didn't skimp on any of the ingredients! The bagel was big, hearty and chewy. A perfect breakfast to go. * PRICES ARE VERY FAIR and I felt I got good value for what I paid. $13 basically for a bfast sando and a bottle of juice (drinks are always a rip-off - $3.50, half the cost of my sando but it is what it is...) * The inside of the restaurant itself is sorta small and cramped - as you walk in, the left side is the ordering side, the right side is the seating area with a good amount of tables and chairs - most importantly, they keep the place neat and clean which is a big deal to me. It's a little dark and drab in ambiance/decor and I could see it getting a bit chaotic if the place fills up and with long lines at the counter. On nice weather days, there are some outside tables. I don't come to this area of Fairfax all that often - just happened to be in the area that morning and literally searched for a bagel place on Yelp and hardly any came up. Fortunately I happened to be close by. When I'm in the area again AND happen to be hankerin' for a bagel sandwich, I'll most definitely come back here again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS INDIE BAGEL SHOP IN DOWNTOWN FAIRFAX!

Some of the most beautiful pastries , I've ever seen. Truly a work of art!…read more I've been seeing them all over social media and had to stop by when I was in the area. They are very detailed and beautiful pieces, definitely on the pricier side but I think of it as a novelty/special occasion item. All of them were delicious but my favorite had to be the raspberry pastry. It was perfectly sweet and well balanced the mango and vanilla were a close second.

We were in the Northern Virginia area and decided to try Layered in Fairfax. We had attempted to…read morevisit when they first opened, but at that time they were only doing limited batches. Now, they seem to be producing desserts continuously to keep up with demand. The location appears to be in a former McDonald's building, which gives you a sense of the space, it's fairly large. There are a variety of seating options, and it looks like they've added a new outdoor patio as well. There's a small self-service area for some treats, but most items are ordered from behind the counter. We arrived around 8 PM, and it was busy. We waited about 15 minutes to place our order and another 15 minutes to receive our drinks and desserts. We tried the Yuzu & Limoncello, Rocher, and Café Au Lait desserts (each around $9.40), along with a tiramisu latte ($6.40). Everything was delicious--creamy, well-balanced, and full of flavor. Prices are on the higher side. The cashier was friendly, though it seemed like they might have been understaffed. That said, the team handled the crowd well. Overall, it's a nice spot to check out if you're already in the area, but not somewhere we'd go out of our way to visit.