Whether you are craving savory or sweet, cold or warm, or chewy or crunchy, here’s where to find a new sweet treat in Northern Virginia.
Annandale
Dessert 39
Ashburn
Blazin Treatz
Located inside Ashburn’s new Blazin’ Chicken & Gyro restaurant, this dessert bar features crêpes, bubble waffles, smoothie bowls, bubble tea, and other delights. 44640 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn
Crispy Cones
A Shark Tank success, the viral ice cream shop chain is opening its first NoVA location in the Bram Quarter. Crispy Cones soft serve is swirled in edible dough cones, which are coated in cinnamon sugar or specialty powder. 23710 Schooler Plz., Ste. 125, Brambleton
Fleen’s Dessert Studio
Combining décor and dessert, owner and pastry chef Kathleen Faliskie makes custom cakes and dessert displays for special events like weddings and dinner parties at her new flagship studio in Ashburn. 20937 Ashburn Rd., Ste. 150, Ashburn
TOUS Les JOURS
Committed to serving fresh bread daily, this French-Korean bakery chain opened its doors at Ashbrook Marketplace in late August. The menu includes French and Korean breads, pastries, sandwiches, and beverages. 44170 Ashbrook Marketplace Plz. #100, Ashburn
Falls Church
Lil’ Cakes and Creamery
This local chain is now open at The Shops at Founders Row. In their words, “treat yo’ self” to a gourmet cupcake, dessert cup, cookie, scoop of ice cream, or custom cake. 120 Founders Ave., Falls Church
Fairfax
Dumont Creamery & Cafe
Based in India, Dumont Creamery & Cafe opened its first Virginia location at Greenbriar Town Center. The upscale ice cream shop serves more than 50 global flavors and seasonal specialties including Italian Mint Basil, Indian Kheer, and Belgian Biscoff. 13041 C Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. Service Rd., Fairfax
Herndon
Abricott
This premium nuts and sweets shop opened its second NoVA location in Herndon earlier this month. The store’s full menu of Mediterranean-style treats is available. 313 Spring St., Herndon
Leesburg
The Chocolate Palette
A new chocolaterie has opened in downtown Leesburg selling artisan chocolate truffles, tarts, and mousses. Stop in for sipping chocolate and Danish pastry puffs as the days get colder. 212A Loudoun St. SE, Leesburg
Kilwins
The Kilwins on downtown Leesburg’s King Street is now open. It’s stocked with hand-crafted chocolate treats and ice cream, plus seasonal fudge flavors, caramel apples, and caramel corn for spooky season. 17 S. King St., Leesburg
Vienna
Bakeshop
First introduced in Arlington, Bakeshop added a third location in Vienna in late June. The bakery and café serves an array of sweets. Specialties include cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and macarons. 421 Maple Ave. E., Vienna
Alexandria
Coming Soon
Nothing Bundt Cakes
This cake chain is expected to open in the Hybla Valley area late next month. 7732 E. Richmond Hwy. Alexandria
