Came up to Leesburg, VA a few months into the new year 2022…read more The place is a corner business on the South road into, and out of, Leesburg proper. Leesburg 'Gourmet' was a business selling very expensive German wines, overpriced (import) chocolates from Belgium, 'beer' from all kinds of new englnd joints (for the tourists I suppose) and mugs, saucers and beer taps.. To me 'Gourmet' was just a little bit oppressive and too haphazard. Let me explain. I made some way obnoxiously priced purchases from the gal behind the counter - then half way into that the phone rang. Then the gal yacked. Then while I was chatting, some 'beer guy' came in with what just looked (and reeked) like a cooler for fishing and tried to sell the place MORE beer. It was too yokel for me. The chocolates I bought could have been found any place in D.C. and there was not much in the way of courtesy after spending $25! The place was NOT ACd and the owners (I was told) were off golfing some place.. Typical. This gourmet turned into a phone-booth, which in turn became a chat-shop, hiring fair and finally a lost corner storelet which bank-rolls some ritzy local couples' mid-week bonanza in other states.. There was one clammy person running this place. Review: 3

I called Leesburg Gourmet yesterday to see if they would deliver a bottle of wine to a local…read moreresident. I explained to Denise(?) that I lived in Maryland and hence would need them to deliver. She was terrific!!! Denise said they would. I ordered the wine and it was delivered today. The customer service was wonderful and I highly recommend them!!!!!

Whether you're a chocolate lover or not, The Conche is a spot you need to experience at least once…read more There's really nothing else like it, the way they incorporate chocolate into both sweet and savory dishes feels creative without being overdone. For drinks, The Moussetache was smooth and velvety with rich chocolate notes, while Fetish felt like a true dessert in a glass, decadent and indulgent. The espressotini had a bold coffee kick, and the Passion Agave mocktail was light and refreshing. The entrees were just as impressive. The Conche Burger was juicy and flavorful with subtle cocoa depth, the Harissa Chicken Sizzle came out tender with a nice balance of heat and smoky sweetness, and the Ribeye was perfectly cooked, rich, and elevated by their signature touch. The ambiance is warm, modern, and intimate, perfect for a date night or a special dinner. Service was attentive and welcoming, and they even surprised us with a birthday dessert of assorted chocolates, which was such a thoughtful touch. It's one of those places where every detail feels intentional and it definitely leaves an impression.

(4.15) ~ Very good overall food & service. Note: Free Parking Garage nearby…read more DRiNKS: ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Cafe Mocha = (4) very good FOOD: ** The Conche Burger (added fried egg) = (4.25) Very tasty (see photo) ** The Conche Entremet (shareable) = (4.25) Very cool (see video) ** Rosemary-Parmesan Fries (shareable) = (4.15) Very tasty ** Dubai Chocolate Bar = (4.15) Very tasty ** The Conche Signature Caesar Salad = (4) very good ** Box of Chocolates = (4) very good

Great place with yummy chocolate, plus the owner is so sweet. One thing to note is that they are no…read morelonger at this location. Go see her at the ice cream and chocolate place in Ashburn. 20693 Ashburn Rd, Ashburn, VA 20147. She will go out of her way to take care of you.

From the owner: Bean to Bar chocolate. With our direct trade partner in Ecuador, we are making the world a sweeter…read moreplace through ethical and sustainable practices. Our chocolate is pure cacao and only the finest ingredients - You can pronounce everything on our labels. We use our fine chocolate to make delectable chocolate treats.

I enjoyed my hot chocolate. I got the caramel hot chocolate. It had a very light caramel flavor, it…read morewasn't too thick which was perfect, and tasted like great quality. I will say, it's not my absolute favorite sipping chocolate spot in the DMV but it was solid. Plus, the pricing was reasonable. Keep in mind, the size of the cup was tiny. That seems to be standard with most sipping chocolate spots. This place is spacious and perfect for large groups! I also really love that they have so many Christ focused attributes. There were prayer journals on the table that you could write in or take a minute and pray for those that put prayer requests in the journal. Overall, I'd come back!

Amazing! If you love chocolate as much as I do, visit the Chocolate Palette. You won't be…read moredisappointed! Be back soon!

I recently visited Mocatinas in Leesburg, VA for an excellent afternoon tea with my friend and her…read moredaughter. Getting afternoon tea together has become an annual holiday tradition with this friend (and some of our other friends), so it was great to continue this tradition at Mocatinas! The cafe is somewhat small, but they still have good seating in there. We made a reservation in advance for the tea experience, and I recommend that you do so if you plan to dine in for tea. They had not yet started their holiday-themed tea, but it was fine as they had some holiday decor (a pink Christmas tree!) already set up, so it felt festive in there. For the tea, we ordered the Strawberry Champagne Oolong. Though it has "champagne" in the name, this isn't alcoholic. It was a very sweet and delicious tea. We also ordered a pot of the Earl Grey Lavender, which was also very delicious! Our afternoon tea experience came with the traditional three-tiered tea stand, with macarons, tea sandwiches (cucumber, etc.), scones, butter, jam pastries, and petit fours. Our tea also came with a pre-course dish comprised of a small grilled cheese pastry and a small tomato soup. Everything was delicious! We had an excellent experience here. Service was friendly and efficient and very attentive. I will certainly visit again!

Lovely place though a bit cramped. One has to move the table to sit down in some seats, They don't…read moreoffer a childrens menu during afternoon tea, so makes it a bit difficult to come with children. Staff are lovely and accomodating Overall a wonderful place with great tea

Disclaimer: This review is purely based off of my interactions when trying to book for a birthday…read moreparty. I am also leaving this review so that others do not have my experience and are not mislead. I was looking around at different options for my daughter's joint 8th and 9th birthday party. Last year we had their party at mocatinas and it was so impressive. I was trying to find something that would be equally as good. I found the Conche chocolate and cake studio and was interested in their party package. I contacted them and even on their Yelp page they advertise pictures of the parties in a private studio. We thought that was really awesome and wanted to do their cake pop making party. At no point during my discussion with their employee did they disclose that this party would not be at their private studio. There were so many chances they had to let me know during our conversations. I finally was given a contract by them and quoted over $800 for the party. We were happy to pay that but during that conversation I realized that it was casually mentioned it would be held in a restaurant. I paused right there and carefully re read everything. I made sure to ask questions and confirmed that not only would the party not be held in their private studio that the owner advertised on this very Yelp page, it would be held at a completely different restaurant. Not even the conche restaurant and no private at all. I think it's incredibly sneaky to charge someone $800 and not give a full disclaimer that this would not be held at the advertised location. Also in my personal opinion it's greedy. I told their employee I cannot justify paying that amount for a children's birthday party held in the corner of a restaurant open to the public. When initially it was advertised as private and even showed pictures. I called them out and said you do know that you have a private studio advertised right? They tried to come up with an alternative solution to put the kids in a "cramped room". While still charging $800 lol. No thank you. We have booked somewhere else. This sort of situation turns me off from even eating at their other restaurant. It's a complete lack of general care. I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else and I really hope people read this review so they are aware that children's birthday parties are held at a random corner of a rest and not the advertised private space on this page.

Not only do they sell some of the most unique and delicious chocolates and cakes I've ever tasted -…read morethey also offer a wide variety of classes so you can learn how to make them yourself. There are mommy and me chocolate sculpture classes for the little ones to more complex classes for adults. You can also order custom cakes and chocolates here, host a team building exercise or private party (gingerbread house classes are available for Christmas!) This is Charlie's Chocolate Factory for the real world.

Visiting my niece in Aldie, decided to go to the farmers market near by, small but great variety…read more We only bought one hand pie the sour cherry. Delicious! I wish I had bought more. The Little apple pastry shop 5 stars!

Update - A Facebook Post on the 30th April indicated that she will be downsizing, using a shared…read morecommercial kitchen, and taking orders as well as selling at farmers markets. Additionally, she is releasing cookbooks based upon her recipes, downsized for home use. As much as I want the cookbook, there is nothing that I can do that will make it taste like hers. We might get close, but not close enough. I look forward to buying pies at the farmers market. Hopefully she makes it to Gilbert's Corner a few times a month.

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

Awesome bakery located in a small shop. My wife and I both ordered breakfast sandwiches and…read morecoffee. Both were excellent. Service was on point. There was quite a crowd but they were efficient. This is more of a grab and go place with very limited seating. The baked goods offered included a huge selection. It is very difficult to walk out of there without 10 bags of stuff.

I believe this shop has renamed itself from Sweet Rose Bakeshop to Harmony Bakeshop & Coffeehouse…read more I stopped in for a sweet treat and got a chocolate sprinkle donut and a brownie -- the perfect afternoon pick me up. In addition to baked goods, they're also an indie bookstore, West Side Indie Bookstore, making it the ideal spot to grab a treat and enjoy a good book.

The baklava is good - nothing too sweet. The selection seemed a bit slim for a bakery.read more