Breeze Bakery Cafe
4125 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA, 22003
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Address :
4125 Hummer Rd
Annandale, VA, 22003 - Phone (703) 462-9093
- Website https://www.breezebakery.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 12:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dessert
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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Kayleigh Z.
I absolutely love this place! so unique around here. I frequently stop by to just chill and get a peach bubble tea. Its clean, friendly staff, and awesome atmosphere.
(5)Kimmy L.
This review is based solely on their frozen bubble tea. Yes, it is snowing outside and I am drinking a frozen bubble tea - call me crazy but these drinks are my absolute weakness lately! Unlike other places that charge roughly $4, I just paid nearly $6 for my taro bubble tea. Yikes! Quite a price tag for not so great of tea. The taro was overly sweet and the bubbles lacked the tart flavor that I am used to. I stopped eating the bubbles because they were so flavorless. While waiting on my order, I walked around the pastry area and sampled about 6 different cakes/pastries. Most were dry and too dense. The interior is modern and there is a lot of seating - the place was packed. I saw most people ordering gelato or binsoo's which looked amazing! I might come back to try those when my stomach is empty because they were huge.
(2)Kevin L.
(I've been spoiled by Paris Baguette as my go-to for baked goods and desserts) Breeze Cafe (kind of) meets the expectation I had. Korean bakeries supposed to be trendy, modern, and delicious. Looks like a normal store from outside, surprisingly modern and decorative on the inside. Small selection of pastries, rows of cakes, and a ton of (frozen, bubble) drinks and desserts. We tried the fruit bingsoo - nothing spectacular, although there was plenty of fruit. Word on the street says that Shilla Bakery has the better pick for bingsoo. Baked goods were ok - I tried their green tea bread, expensive and not impressive. Everything else was reasonably priced. Unfortunately, with such a small selection for pastries (or at least the ones for the ones I imagine are typical), Breeze gets an A-OK. -- PHOTO: yelp.com/biz_photos/bree…
(3)Danny B.
Everything tastes pretty good but it's a bit on the pricy side. Got ripped off on my yogurt once. I think the new employee was more focused on making the swirl instead of just giving me my food. Basically made an igloo with a big empty center.
(3)Mimi C.
yummy!! we found a korean bakery mecca!! granted, we are super spoiled coming from LA and actually lived in koreatown. but this bakery comes very close to home. :) setup is part bakery, part cafe. all freshly baked goods including hubby's fav ... peanut butter bun. we also grabbed the mocha bun and apple tart bun. MOCHA BUN IS A MUST!! less rich and buttery than the one at cake house (in LA) and full of mocha flavor and love the fluffy bite! we baked the apple tart and enjoyed it as dessert for dinner. :) love this place... very reasonable prices...AND next to yechon and close to hmart!
(4)Sarah K.
The store is cute. Plenty of seats. I tried the gelato and fruit bingsoo. Both were great. My only complain is that the service was poor. I asked to get a sample for one of the gelato's and the man didn't even bother to look up and talk to me, he just nodded his head to a female worker and said that she would help me. But then the female worker began to speak in Korean and said that she was busy helping another customer. So he sighed and gave me the sample. Other then the poor service, it's a cute place. Just don't expect to be greeted properly and you'll have a good time!
(3)Julie C.
Went out for an early Mother's Day dinner with my mom, decided to get some gelato before heading home. We usually drop by breeze before we hop on the beltway since it's in a convenient location. Last night, I received the most terrible service. I've been a loyal customer since they opened and service has always been mediocre but the "eye rolling" of the young lady at the cash register last night- unacceptable. Not only did she roll her eyes at me, she looked at my mother with a face of disgust, and she was merely asking her a question. Needless to say, I won't be returning.. The bread is good, gelato, coffee and cake is all very tasty, but I'd rather go somewhere that greets me with a smile and not an eye roll.
(1)Tunaidi A.
When I stepped into the premises of Breeze, I swear I looked like a 5 year-old kid that just walked into Toys "R" Us for the first time in my life. This is no traditional Korean bakery store. This isn't even one of those newer chic Korean bakeries. This is Breeze! And Breeze has everything and more! Baked goods? Check. Coffee/tea? Check. Cakes? Check. Smoothies/bubble tea? Check. Bingsoo? Check. But holy moly. Gelato? Gelato bingsoo? Red bean, green tea, and melon ice pops? Check. Check. Check! This Korean dessert place is legit, and there's two floors worth to enjoy it.
(4)Deanna S.
Ah, I love this place! They have many desserts that never fail to dissapoint. Their black tea boba is a favorite. I like the atmosphere and love studying here. Everyone who works there is super kind. Everyone should check this place out!
(4)Daisy W.
The bread was good but the bingso was just so so and cost me like 10 dollars for a large bowl, not worth that much.
(3)Ken L.
This is a typical Korean bakery. One of the good things I like about this place more than other places is the seating areas. It is good for groups to social and they have outdoor seating in the upstairs balcony during the summer. Food is average quality but a little pricey for what they are...
(3)Joanna S.
We only had the yogurt bingsoo, but it was delicious. It had a good proportion of frozen yogurt and shaved ice and various fruit. I really liked the cornflakes with the yogurt--gave it a nice crunch. Was kind of pricey for the size..but was overall happy with it!
(4)choochoo t.
Sometimes I write reviews just so I can come back and remember what I bought that was delicious, haha. I don't get to frequent this place since I live an hour away and I forget what I buy. Sweet potato cake - good! Better than Shilla. My favorite one out of what we tried. White chocolate fruit cake - friend liked this as her favorite. Had a few pieces of raspberry inside the layers. I didn't care for the white chocolate. Mango roll slice - pretty good. Had a hint of mango and a small chunk of mango in the middle. Would rather have the sweet potato cake because it's got more frosting/filling. Also bought some walnut cake that had cream in the middle from the packaged area. Pretty good except it's really filling with the walnuts. Hubby said the sausage donut was really dry though. Sad! I'm not sure why it was called sausage donut because the sausage looked like a hot dog. Would want to try the twisted donut with cream next time. I saw a similar twisted donut at Shilla and it was cheaper here. Really liked that there were lots of seating and that we could hang out for a while. We came on a Sunday at around 4:30 and the parking was full. So we had to park across the street. Since it was Sunday, we didn't think we'd get towed and we were right. We were there for about two hours and everyone else was parking across the street too.
(5)Mai N.
Two years later and I'm still always here studying. Their iced Americano is strong, their wifi is fast, and they have a decent amount of plugs for me to charge my laptop. That's all I ask for :)
(5)Cecilia T.
Great place to hang out with big groups. The seating area is big and has nice chairs. There is a second floor that I haven't to yet but I assume it is for more seating. I will only review in the bubble tea. The Vanilla Chai smoothie with bubbles is really good. It is not too sweet and has the right amount of spice. The Taro smoothie is a bit sweeter than I would like but it is good too. I was intrigued to try the multigrain smoothie but maybe I should get it next time.
(5)Kk D.
Breeze is my favorite place for dessert! After filling up next door at yechon you have to come over and try their hazelnut Gelato. It has so much flavor and is still so smooth texturally. Another one of my favorites is there hand made whole grain bread loaves. I drive out of my way after work to get mine! But if you visit late don't expect them to be in stock! I have to call in the morning and ask them to reserve some for me because they are so popular. You can taste the nuts they put in the bread and it gives it something a little extra for the texture. Everything I have gotten from here is amazing. The only reason I give them 4 stars (and I know this is not their fault) both yechon and breeze are so busy 24hrs a day and it is literally impossible to find parking. There is not enough space in the parking lot and you are not allowed to park across the street in fear of being towed because it is a private lot. Other than that I would not change a thing!
(4)Kelly K.
Yummy Asian cookies, cakes, bean buns, and more. I think it is so funny that my favorite sesame cookies are package in wrapper stating Tasteless Gateau--typical bad translation into in English! The cookies are really yummy if you like sesame seeds. They also serve hot drinks and gelato. Oh the also have bread. I always stop in after eating at the Korean restaurant next door. Parking can be difficult.
(4)Jina K.
Breeze--You're the Best!!! Clean, spacious, friendly staff, fresh breads,... what more do you need? Best potato croquette and choux cream pastry!!!!!!!!!
(5)S A.
YUM YUM YUM!!!!!!!!!!! this place has the best of both worlds, a bakery and ice cream!!! the pastries and breads are super fresh and tasty and they offer gelato as well as frozen yoghurt!
(5)Ann T.
Loove love love Breeze. Extremely friendly service. An outside patio. Delicious food. Finally had their bubble tea - the boboa was perfectly soft. They weren't currently offering taro but they had some and gave it to me anyways. The bubble tea was 5.20, which is a bit pricey, but I sit here for hours doing work, so for me, it's a pretty good deal. Chairs are extremely comfortable. Place stays open til midnight. Could get loud but if you can tune people out...it's a great place to study.
(5)James S.
I love the atmosphere and the service. Although I've been here twice I have yet to try their bakery goods or their delicious looking bing soo. However, I love this place and I feel this is one of the best places to hang out in Annandale. ^_^
(5)Yan W.
Just visited them during their grand opening and I have to say that it was a very enjoyable experience. First, it was really clean and the decor was fresh inside. Second, the staff is extremely helpful. They just sharked the place waiting for folks in need of assistance. Prices were decent and the baked goods were pretty tasty. I can say that, since they had free samples of everything and I had to try most of it.... I ended up with a baguette, the rice donuts, and the steamed white rice cake. All for around $8. They had a 10% off grand opening sale, which they applied without telling me! Awesome! All and all, the baked goods were better than Shilla and Matin du Paris, but it's still not as good as the Vietnamese/Chinese Bakeries that use a different type of yeast for their breads. Don't get me wrong, I still thought it was great and I must come back to try the bingsoo!.
(4)Roy C.
The pot-bing-soo and the fro-yo edition are absolutely delicious. You get a whole variety of fruits (kiwi, mochi, strawberry, mandarin oranges, mango, etc) as well as the red-bean and condensed milk flavoring. The fresh pastries are also fantastic-- legit korean bakery status. The space is also very inviting and comfortable; a great place to hang out at with your friends and enjoy conversation and food. My only complaint is that this place is too far from where I live. Come to DC? (Nah, people would swamp the place; keep it a secret)
(5)Jess N.
I was ecstatic when Breeze opened. Yechon for dinner and Breeze for dessert, life is good. There's always plenty of seating and the balcony is now open for the summer. Yay! This place is clean and spacious. Compared to all the other Korean bakeries in the area, this by far is my favorite spot. The prices are low in comparison and the quality is superb. I love that they have gelato - yummm!!!! The bing soo is fresh and huge for cheap. I love their cakes - each and everyone of them. The majority of the cakes are also sold in slices or in the cupcake version, a big plus. They have samples for pretty much all the offerings and I take full advantage of it :) I love their green tea and honey rolls - to die for!! Breeze, now that you are next to Yechon - you both bring joy to my life :)
(4)Jueli L.
Sorry Shilla, but I gotta give props to Breeze for doing things right. Everything from the decor to the pastries to the staff is just superior. Gotta love all their cute Asian pastries in both the display cases by the register and out on the floor. Not only that but they have also gelato, coffee, bingsoo, and gelato with bingsoo! I suppose one thing Shilla has is the bubble tea, but I wouldn't go to Shilla for that! That's a Jumbo Jumbo/Asia Taste specialty. Love the downstairs outdoorsy feel and the lounge-like upstairs vibe. Plus you can enjoy your goods outdoors on the second floor - weather permitting. And this place stays open late! Veer from your routine and come to Breeze. It will open your eyes to what a bakery should be.
(4)Alan M.
Got a variety of pastries, and cakes here and gelato. Gelato was okay. There was a cream sweet potato flavor filling that really wasn't right. 2 people got sick over night and began vomiting and diarhea. Took the next day off from work. Quality control standards state the creme filling was not thrown out as it was obviously expired. Per bakery standards, spoiled pastries get thrown out, but if the creme is left over and used again, defeats the purpose. It is a new bakery, and not up to the business of Shilla Bakery. Although new, and nice appearance, but the quality of the bakery goods is lacking in standard. Enter at your own risk. After several calls back and forth, their Management decided to offer us a "Special Cake." After the experience of the pastries, that "Special Cake" doesn't sound very special.
(1)Trang N.
I usually come here for dessert whenever I go out. Nice seating. And you gotta try their frozen yogurt !
(4)Sarah O.
Came here for the first time one night after Honey Pig. The atmosphere was nice the interior design of the establishment was entertaining with the flickering and changing of the lights. There was a small variety of deserts by the register and about ten different assortments of gellato. I ended up trying the green tea gellato with a cappuccino. The green tea was amazing while the cappuccino was mediocre. The bakery located from the entrance to the register had a great selection with great prices. I ended up buying several different things with each thing being better than the last! Great quality products and great prices!
(5)Marshall M.
Best Froyo in town. Cozy and comfort decor, the place to get away with my mango smoothies @ patio on the second level, spend lazy afternoon time with my friend till dinner next door.
(5)Wendy M.
I can't say that I'm an expert in Korean deserts, but everything my friends and I tried here was great. On our way to the airport, my boyfriend and I took my friend here who was on her way back to Colorado. We each bought a few treats to try and share, as well as a coffee for each. I felt like the prices were fair, and the all deserts were delicious. I loved the seating area also. It was very clean as was the "sugar and cream" station (love the automatic cream dispenser -- no mess!). Haven't tried the gelato yet, but will definitely be back to have a taste.
(4)Josh S.
Came here again cuz I was craving for shaved-ice called pat-bing-soo. I tried other two places nearby (Shilla and Paris) and both discontinued the product because of winter time - wussies. Buzz still had it. They know how to satisfy customers. A friend and I came and ordered one to share. I had one back in Summer and remember it wasn't all that great. It still wasn't great after 6 months later. However, I did enjoy the item even though it was freezing cold outside. I also tried what's called 'sweet potato latte' only because I had to find out what it would taste like. It surprisingly tasted delicious! It was almost like they actually put a piece of sweet potato and melted it (I hope they didn't do this). It may have have been a bit too sweet, but I thoroughly enjoyed the latte. The staff is still very kind and place is also very clean. I especially like how large the place is and the 2nd floor tables. They also have patio for outdoor seating during Summer. I think this may have just became my new Korean bakery and cafe hangout spot.
(4)Ngoc L.
I wanted to treat my gf to dessert since she picked up the tab for dinner. I called to confirm what time they closed. Great, they are open till midnight. After deciding what we wanted, I stood around for a few minutes because I wasn't sure if the counter staff was available. Kind of confusing as I think they were waiting for me to order and I was waiting for them to gesture they are open to taking my order. Anyhow, order placed. We walked upstairs just to check it out. They have a patio!!! We opted for downstairs as it was quieter to chit chat. I can see myself studying here late at night. The decor is interesting, can't say I hate it but it's not cohesive imo. I like the space being open and airy. I'm from TX so I like space! Pager goes off indicating our order was ready. The fruit bingsoo was good. I can't see how you can mess up on it but not their fault some of the fruits were sour. I want to try their gelato next time. I assume their sweets are probably the same as the other Korean bakeries.
(4)Wayne K.
Went here after eating a ton of Korean food and thought we'd continue the Korean theme by checking out a new bakery next to Yechon. I can't comment too much on how good the food is here as I only had a small chocolate cake, which was just okay, but I'm giving this place 4 stars for the nice atmosphere. You'd never know until you walk in, but they have tons of seating both downstairs and upstairs. What's really nice is the outdoor seating where you can relax and listen to some Korean pop while chilling out with some friends for a few hours, which is exactly what I did. It's definitely someplace I'll come back again just to chill out if I'm in the area.
(4)Maria K.
The cakes here are soooooooooo pretty. I stared at them for like 20 minutes. Had the bing soo and it was yummy! Really, this 5 stars is primarily for their craftmanship. Oh, came here on a friday night however, and the parking lot is a bit of a nightmare.
(5)Craig C.
Breeze Bakery Cafe is a great place to get a wide variety of pastries and breads. Their drinks are great! This is also a great place to relax with family and friends. The staff is also very friendly. If you are ever in the area this bakery and cafe is highly recommended!
(4)John K.
It's like a upgraded Shilla bakery. Shilla has been cornering the market for so long, it's refreshing to see some competition. It's two floors with plenty of seating so you can lounge an chill with your friends. They have the standard Asian baked breads, fancy sugarless cakes that look really really pretty, froyo, and gelato. I'm actually a big fan of their gelato because if you don't want something big, their small gelato is cheap and hits that craving of ice cream that you have perfectly. Froyo is pretty good, very tart in the beginning, but I feel like it has a watery after taste. Good place to chill with you friends, if you don't mind Korean pop music playing in the background. But who's kidding who? You're already in Annandale.
(3)Diana W.
Missing the Asian bakeries in CA and this places makes me less homesick. This is arguably better than some of them on the west coast! Love the plentiful choices (baked goods and asian drinks galore) and samples!
(4)Ravens Fan N.
A young family member of mine applied for a job when a "help wanted" sign was posted. When he turned in his application, he was told by a Breeze employee that they only hire Koreans.
(1)Makia T.
Get the sweet potato latte and sweet potato pound cake. That is all.
(5)Kyosin K.
Next to Yechon, a 24 hour restaurant; closes at midnight; pastry samples!; delicious korean pastries; their other desserts look good too but i haven't tried them yet. The prices were reasonable as well.
(4)Mace C.
I went to Breeze with two friends and we were in the mood for desert so we got an extra large gelato (3 flavors) to share between the three of us ($8 for ~ pint of ice cream). The gelato there was good, but not among the best I've had. They were pretty generous with allowing us to try different flavors. I tried the blood orange gelato - it didn't have much of an orangey taste but was interesting/I'd order it once. We ended up getting Belgian chocolate, kiwi, and mango. The kiwi was very good, slightly tangy and had little seed parts in it. The mango was a bit weak on flavor, and I'm not a huge chocolate fan but the Belgain chocolate was rich and decent. The decor of the place is cute- to quote my friend "I feel like we're in a Korean drama right now." I was a bit disappointed that people hadn't kept upstairs as clean (there were discarded tissues and cups underneath our table) though.
(3)Elle L.
the place is good to just sit around because of its larger interior than shilla bakery. their gelato is really not genuine, not delicious, and not creamy. they're dense and too stiff, but i guess people enjoy it for its 'fanciness.' the gelato bingsoo was a real disappointment because they had way too much shaved ice. it only appears to be huge in the bowl because 2/3 of the bowl is ice.
(1)Kevin O.
Your standard korean bakery. It really reminds me of the place is used to shop when I lived in SK. It's almost exactly like Shila. Gelatto selections were great. Coffee was actually pretty good. The wife got a trio of profiteroles which were really fantastic. Better than i've had at some high end French places. The cream tasted like the real deal, not some redi-whip BS. They also have those enormous shaved ice things. I didn't have one but they looked damn good. The icing on the cake (zing!) is the second floor balcony. It really nice to go up there and eat some dessert and chat with friends. Next time i'm in Annandale and craving sweet i'm going back to breeze.
(4)Joe C.
The bing soo was mediocre, but the interior of the restaurant/bakery was clean with pretty decent decor. The whole place is pretty spacious with plenty of tables.
(3)Dan F.
Hard to beat delicious korean pastries until midnight, or 2am on weekends. It's very clean inside and they serve everything a sweet tooth could possible ache for, from familiar treats like Gelato and Eclairs to more Korean deserts like red bean paste pastries. Good hot coffee too. A great desert option after you are done eating at Yechon next door.
(5)Jin K.
The best bakery/cafe in northern Va. Friendly staff + delicious goodies.
(5)Lance N.
Nice decor. Awesome drinks. had the Taro latte and the Vanilla Chai Bubble and it was a-freaking-mazing. Only gripe i have is how they don't know the "if i mess up your order, you dont have to pay rule." They thought i ordered the Vanilla Chai latte, not bubble and expected me to pay the difference. My gf and i thought that was odd since if you go anywhere else like starbucks, for example, and they wont charge you because it's their fault for wasting your time. But it's what ever.
(4)Jihyun K.
I LOVE this place. Has two floors of indoor seating and an outdoor deck for spring/summer weather. Gelato is okay, the flavors are not as great/diverse as I would like. Frozen yogurt is the best I've had anywhere - period. Shilla pales in comparison. The workers are always friendly and smiling, and even attempt to speak English to customers (unlike other places). Parking is limited on weekends, and has huge potholes all over so be careful driving through. 30% off select items at the end of the night on most days.
(5)Rhan K.
Its very pretty, very Korean, very nice. I usually get a tea and a cake to split with someone else. The place has the cutest decorations and is a little quieter than shila or the other major bakeries on the little river turnpike/ korea town area. The have parking in the back, and depending on what time you go, it may be hard to find parking. But compared to the mess at the other places, this is a great choice. They also have a lot of free samples to try while you are choosing which pastries you want.
(4)Newton N.
Five stars. We go to Breeze once a week for the bread and pastries and frequently for the cold desserts. I love Breeze because everything about the place is posh. It is a Korean bakery run and owned by Korean owners so I think people should approach this business with a open mind if they are unfamiliar with Korean bakeries like Shilla and Le Matin Paris (ironically, Korean as well). The pastries and cakes are sweet but definitely not as sweet as American pastries and cakes. I'm kinda amused by the fact that there are reviewers complaining about the prices here. This is Northern Virginia - the prices are appropriate as such; especially for the quality. Have you seen the interior design and the cleanliness of the store? Someone's gotta pay for it. Perhaps it's because I believe you get what you pay for because I have no problems shelling out any amount of money for the quality, atmosphere, and ambiance that Breeze Bakery et Cafe provides. It's posh. I do have to note, parking is a complete pain in the derriere. Breeze is right next to the Yechon restaurant so there's heavy competition for parking. Depending on when you visit, Breeze can be pretty loud at times; especially towards the late evenings when the young untame, sometimes inebriated, and obnoxious youth take over the second floor level of the bakery to act in savage behavior. Avoid the upper floor during the late hours unless you want to put yourself in similar environments. Otherwise, service is on point. The cashiers and people there are nice and really try to communicate in English. The English language appears to be the second tongue of many of the staff but it's greatly appreciated that they try hard to accomodate English and foreign speakers. As noted, they don't accept credit cards for purchases under $5, which is very reasonable and quite the common practice in many American and Asian businesses. If you don't have $5 cash and feel so greatly offended that they will not take your card for such minimal purchase, stop by an ATM in Annandale (there are many). Again, very posh. Would highly recommend that anyone take at least one visit. Oh, and there are samples of breads throughout the bakery section. Please do not be the clueless, obnoxious, and unclassy individual who walks around the bakery stuffing your mouth with all the samples. It's very distasteful and frowned upon, not to mention pitiful. But that's just my opinion.
(5)Tomomi C.
I really like this Cafe:) Very friendly and bread is yummy! Spacious place to eat and drink and talk with friends too.
(4)SuSu K.
OMG :D i loved this place!! i was always disappointed with the korean bakeries and was looking for a new one and,,,, but any ways!! every time i eat at shilla or other places it always gave me stomach aches!! and i thought the other stuff like bingsoo and bubble tea were pricey and tasted ...just ok but breeze :D WOW !!! everything taste gooooooood like it actually has some FLAVOR in it!! i tried the ice cream there and they actually put stuff in ur wantings!! unlike other places i juz feel like they put fake stuff in or something..like flavorings and al :( but and it's good as cold stones and those extra expensive ice cream places :/ im gonna forget about the other bakeries and go to breeze from now on i love their interior designing too !! but the parking lot is horrible :( it's beside yechon..soo... and the parking lot smells like trashcan T_T boohoooo but over all its sexy! mmmmmmm
(4)Suhyun Y.
I so thank to my team jang nim! His encouragement always makes us happy :) He is like a sunshine in our cafe! hahahaha He really knows how to take care of coworkers with a warm heart (such a great leader ;) )! Thank you so much for supporting and helping us :) I know that it's very hard and tiring to work mostly everyday, however, you always give us a smile and try to be even more generous! How sweet you are!! So cheer up team jang nim !! I will pray for you! kekeke There will be a better tomorrow and your dream will come true ;) !!
(5)v c.
Finally a Korean bakery that carries savory bread. I got used to grabbing curry bread or hot dog bread as cheap lunch when I was in Atlanta, I was surprised to not see many of these in Shilla or Le Matin. The price here seems to be cheaper too, we got out with 4 different breads for under $10. Will come back to try other varieties soon.
(5)Mary V.
I love this place! Clean, friendly and a large variety of breads and desserts. Plenty of seats to choose from. When in Annandale we will make sure we stop in for coffee and dessert!
(5)Lillian W.
The cafe itself is decorated very nice. It's a very pretty place and the atmosphere has a very hip feel to it. I've tried their almond milk tea and I would say that its decent, though a little high for what it is. But aside from that , i think this is a great place to take your friends to chat and catch up on gossip.
(3)Kat T.
Kinda pricy but the atmosphere is fun, I love the outdoor deck seating, and their gelato is delicious! The baked good selection will be better if you go earlier in the day, but its a nice place to go for evening coffee and dessert.
(4)T L.
As I scratched my head over the various Italian labels on their gelato, the nicest guy ever came to my rescue and answered my "What does this mean?" "Oh okay, thanks. Hm...what about this one?" "What is....man....doh....lah?" He patiently answered everything with a huge smile. I finally decided on the mandorla, the almond flavor. But he insists I taste it. I politely decline as I'm pretty sure I want it. Nope, he insists again so between my friends and I, we try the mango, green tea and almond. I see why he insists, my friend realizes she doesn't want mango and opts for the green tea instead. So, don't be shy! Try! Green tea tastes like grass. But hey, whatever floats her boat. I am a fan of their patio, their almond gelato, and the awesome barista? Server? He was great!
(4)Ashley L.
The staff here is soo friendly, the gelato is AMAZING, and all the pastries I've tried have been great (like a delicious chocolate/cinnamon cake and white bean mondu)! I also absolutely love the space- it's very comfortable and has plenty of seating upstairs and down. This is a great alternative to Shila, which always seems too crowded!!
(4)Matt L.
Cute place, great prices and friendly staff. I'm glad that they don't have a Korean bakery next to my house, or else I would be the next contestant on the Biggest Loser. This place has fresh pasteries and if you're ever in the area, I highly recommend you make a stop here:-)
(4)Evelyn K.
Disappointed. They had bubble tea on the menu but it wasn't available. They also didn't have the strawberry cream filled pastry which I usually find at Korean bakeries. I ended up ordering binsoo which they TOTALLY skimped on the red bean. My boss was with me and always orders binsoo everywhere we go..she agreed theirs was crap. She even said the ice they use was too "hard"... vs. the ice at Dolce which is light and fluffy. I also ordered a peach smoothie which was just ok. The place is huge with 2 floors, and there were barely any customers which made the whole place look really empty and lifeless. It was a Saturday afternoon. I will not be returning.
(1)Kim N.
Good yogurt! Not as good Bin-soo as Shilla ( too much ice, too little yogurt, no cereal). Good Gelato Good pastry More spacious than Shilla Cute outside roof top sitting area
(3)Leon Y.
VERY NICE. ALL CAPS. I just love this place, especially the balcony area. The bakery is nice, the bing su is nice, the environment is nice, the quality is nice. Extra points for being next to Yechon. Smart move Breeze owner! After dinner, I always head out to Breeze for some after dinner desert.
(4)WildRose B.
Absolutely love love this place!! The atmosphere and staff are pleasant and the place is decorated so cute and trendy. The fruit bing soo is ah-mazing! Baked goods are delicious here too. My favorite would be the sugar coated twist donut! Yummm! It's a great spring-summer location because you can sit and eat on the rooftop!
(5)Patrick S.
Small parking lot. Clean bathrooms. Clogged soap dispensers. Confusing frequent buyer program. Great pastries. Wifi. No outlets for laptops. Very pleasant outdoor eating area. Loud instore music and clientele. Good for hanging out, poor for getting work done. Bing app looks good from what I saw other people eating.
(2)Ed L.
after stuffing out faces at nak won restaurant, which is just up little river turnpike, we headed over to breeze for a little dessert on dec. 13. i'm not a big fan of bingsoo or frozen yogurt, so i just ordered a small cupcake. my wife and friend's girlfriend ordered the bingsoo, and i think they said it was ok. i will say that the dining area is much larger than shilla's. it was nice to be able to sit down and not feel like someone at the next table was practically in your lap. so that was a plus. my kids enjoyed spending a little time on the outdoor, 2nd-floor patio even though it was cold.
(3)Pooraz n.
Bigger nicer better pastries than Shila bakery. Plenty of seating including an upstairs! Get the sweet potato pound cake and peach bubble tea. Shares parking with Yuchon so it can be tough to find a spot.
(4)Eli B.
Super good, super cool, super delicious
(4)Tina L.
A nice place to hang out, relax, and catch up with some friends or even for a date or after-dinner dessert. Their stuff all look so yummy but I usually just get the froyo with house toppings...which is the best I've had (IMO better than places like Sweet Frog, and Pinkberry). For around $7, it is kind of overpriced though, but it's still worth the "splurge" every now and then.
(4)Arzo I.
Staff is super nice, and very friendly. Interior is way cute and very clean :) Love the gelato here (even though they don't have many flavs) Hours are amazing, and since it's 5 min from my house...I've been eating alot of their delish cheesecake (by the slice) after 10 pm... : / Overall, I'm glad it's close to me and def plan on going back to try new things. If anyone has any suggestions let me know.
(4)Tuan N.
Really cute place and great food
(4)Kristen G.
This was an amazing bakery with fresh pastries and yummy bing-soo!
(5)Laura T.
They have desserts, baked goods, gelato, pa ping su, cakes, and drinks with plenty of seating. Its 2 floors and they give you a buzzer to let you know when your order is ready and so you can go find a seat. They also have a few cream cakes on display to pick up for a quick birthday celebration. I find the staff very courteous and helpful. My fave Korean Cafe!
(5)Jina D.
This is my first time at Breeze and I was incredibly impressed! I wanted to give it 5 stars, but felt that wasn't a fair review, since I had not been to Shilla, etc. and so therefore had no other eat in bakery to compare it with. The ugly, industrial exterior building does not reflect the cute bakery/cafe inside. I was completely surprised by the light, colorful and spacious interior. Also, the fact that it has an upper level with outside balcony was a wonderful surprise. I would have liked to eat out on the balcony, but it was just too darned hot...102 degrees outside. Anyhow, I had to stop myself from buying all the pastries/desserts that looked delicious (which was pretty much everything), and settled on some cupcakes and gelatos for my two children and a yogurt bing soo for myself. I was wondering why the bing soo seemed pricey until I saw it. No one had told me that this dairy monstrosity was meant to feed like, 4 people! If I had a complaint at all, it would be why the employees behind the counter didn't warn me that the bing soo was almost the size of my 3 year old. Okay, that was an exaggeration, but it was still the biggest thing I have ever received to eat, let alone by myself...and it was so good! Before I visited Breeze, I read a few complaints from other people that their bing soo had too much shaved ice in it, but I didn't feel that way at all. In fact, I thought that the shaved ice really helped soak in the flavor of the yogurt and the ridiculous amount of fresh fruit that came with it. Overall, my two girls and I had a great time and they are already harassing me about our next visit. Highly recommend!
(4)Debi L.
Breeze Bakery Café did an amazing job creating my daughter and son in law's wedding cake. We went to a lot of different bakeries to do a tasting of cakes but Breeze was the winner. We were more familiar with traditional old fashioned bakeries, but a Korean friend of ours suggested we try Breeze. We are so happy we did. We worked with Scott...the manager at the bakery and he was amazing to work with. He sat down with us and showed us pictures of cakes, made lots of great suggestions and then gave us samples of cakes. He told us that instead of the usual Butter Cream icings that are used on wedding cakes, Breeze uses all fresh whipped cream icing. I was skeptical about it and kept asking for reassurance that the cake wouldn't melt with the summer heat. True to his word, it was not only gorgeous, but delicious. Everyone commented on it. He provided delivery and set up and never once did I have any problems with the order. I am recommending Breeze to any bride looking for an amazing and cost effective wedding cake. Thank you Scott and Breeze Bakery Café for helping to make the wedding perfect!
(5)Christina B.
I heard about Breeze Bakery from my girlfriend and I thought it was awesome. We likeYechon and it is nice to see something new next door. I particularly love it since it is closer to me than having to go deeper into little river turn pike, especially now with all the awful construction. I have to say I loved this place. I particular enjoyed the variety of samples next to the items. This allowed me to be more adventurous even after reading the sometimes strange descriptions like 'mugwort' which was delicious. I love their 'Italian Goroke' and their butter cream bread which my kids LOVE. I also enjoy the assortment of beverages. I have only asked for tastings of their gelato and I am looking forward to going back for more.
(4)Wendy L.
I've been here a couple of times for the froyo bingsoo. They seem to use fresh fruit so I don't know what they'll do as it gets colder and the fruit selection becomes more limited. I love the samples of their breads and cakes. I especially liked the roll with the corn kernels. The atmosphere is a cool place to chill and hang out with friends or study if you don't mind their music selection. The first time I came here they were playing Korean boy band music but the second time it seemed to be top 40 in the background. The only downside to hanging out on the 2nd floor outdoor patio were all the stink bugs this summer.
(4)Lendsey C.
This place hit the spot for my late night dessert craving. Heck there were even still free samples of some of the delicacies when I got there at 10:30pm. The menu covers pretty much anything you want in the department of sweets. I'm not crazy about the prices but I imagine labor/decoration factors into it and on that scale I'm happy. Each dessert that we got (five of us) was beautifully decorated and fresh. The icing wasn't hard, the cupcakes and cheesecake were moist and the flavors were simple yet pleasing. There's up and downstairs seating at this place so take your pick. In general it's a little easy to miss this place as it's wedged between the 7-11 and the 24-hour Korean BBQ but once you find this hidden gem, you'll be happy you did.
(3)Eunice K.
mocha bread is good! great place to study or do work in the afternoon but after dinner time it is super loud and crowded. currently it is sooooo loud... since it's so packed.. parking is hard to find.. if you cant find parking in front then park across the street.
(4)j k.
Excellent place to get desert after eating dinner next door at Yechon. I loved the bun with Nutella in it. Also the fruit tarts are excellent.
(5)Helen L.
Love this place. They got a sick balcony upstairs. Decor is cute. Their green tea bingsoo is to die for. I prefer Shilla's bread though. Coffee was mediocre. But all in all, I seem to always choose breeze over shilla. Lots of seating, easier parking, and that green tea bingsoo though.
(4)Karisa D.
**** 3 1/2 Stars**** Breeze Bakery Cafe is a cute Korean inspired bakeshop in Annandale, located right next to Yechon Korean BBQ. It is very bright when you walk in and the staff is friendly and welcome. They have plenty of space and seating, with 2 floors and an outdoor section. Even though the outdoor section is overlooking the parking lot, Breeze Bakery decorated their outdoor seating area and turned it into a nice patio area. When you're sitting there, you almost forget you're in an Annandale parking lot. Almost. Now on to the food and beverages. Breeze Bakery offers Korean pastries, cakes, cupcakes, gelato, sandwiches, and other items. They also have a descent offering of beverages, coffees, teas, non-alcoholic mojitos, smoothies, and boba. Plenty of options to choose from, and you can probably find something you like. I was in the mood for boba and ordered their Green Tea smoothie with boba. Really good green tea smoothie. Other places water down their green tea smoothies but not here. Full of flavor, the ice is well blended which is a plus; overall a well down boba smoothie. I also ordered the white bean pastry. One of my favorites. Breeze Bakery is definitely place that people can come with a group or individually just to hang out, read, study, and enjoy a dessert. I do wish they offered more of a variety of pastries to choose from. That's my only complaint.
(3)Yiqian J.
Just had dinner next door and came across this place. It was my friend's birthday. There were lots of cakes to choose. We really wanted to try all of them. They just looked so tempting. We just picked the green tea creamy one which was very famous. It worth trying and you would love it. They also sell ice cream and some pastries. Definitely will come back to try more!
(4)Dagny T.
Caveat - I don't know my Korean sweets. I prefer my pastries French or Italian, not Asian. 90% of the breads and pastries here taste the same to me. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand ... none of their offerings were particularly good. I mean they're just light fluffy breads with sprinklings of sugar. Like you could go to Lotte or HMart and pick up a highly processed pastry in a bag and it would taste the same. You'd probably spend half as much money too. I remember a few things that I liked (I can't tell you what they are), but really not worth the calories in my opinion. I'd rather go to an Italian restaurant and indulge in a tiramisu or tartufo or panna cotta. Or to a French bakery and get some mille feiulle or a chocolate croissant. I got some of their macarons once - and those were the most busted macarons I've ever seen in my life. Well other than the ones I made. And like the ones I made - their macarons tasted pretty gross too. Everything was bad about it - appearance, taste, texture. All wrong. I understand that maybe it's not fair to judge a Korean place for having a bad French pastry that is notoriously difficult to make. That said - I say DON'T SERVE IT! sheeeesh ... And don't charge for it like it's Laduree. I felt gypped spending close to $20 on nasty ass macarons. I've ordered their hot chocolate and lattes too, and I remember not liking them. So yeah - to summarize: fairly expensive with mediocre quality (highly processed tasting) pastries. Skip. The atmosphere here sucks too. It's obnoxious loud because of the loud annoying crying kids, and the service sucks. However - it is nice that you can sample a lot of their stuff. So see for yourself. You gotta be careful though. I saw a grown ass man (customer) manhandle all the samples he tried. Like literally touched all of the samples with his bare hands like a fat kid. It totally grossed me out, so I can't have any samples here anymore.
(2)Rachel S.
Went here for a school meeting and got the gelato. It was such a very small portion not enough for a few bites and was around $5. As the lady was scooping it, the manager said "you gave her too much" because they are supposed to scoop any excess off the top of the cup. Not only that but it was freezer burnt. They don't take credit for anything under $5 but that was all I had on me. She then slammed my credit card down. I returned it because I could not eat it. The manager gave me a rude look and insisted on telling me there was nothing wrong with it. I will never go back here personally.
(1)Khoi U.
Shilla's rivalry, the pastries was overall alright. The mango cake tasted like egg.... The ice cream are super tasteful though :) try the green tea ice cream along side tiramisu ice cream. The place is bigger than shilla and I prefer to go here to sit down and catch up with a friend or studyyy :D
(4)Robinson L.
It has great deserts and the cakes are beyond cute.
(4)Alison L.
Updated review: this place has THE worst service. The cashier mumbled, so I didn't know she was talking to me. And then she raised her voice, repeating if I needed anything else. Then she proceeded to roll her eyes at me when I took more than 4 seconds to choose a coffee. As other (Asian) customers came up to pay, the cashiers all spoke in Korean. While some patrons responded in Korean, others said they didn't understand and the cashiers continued to speak in Korean. Like I said in my previous review, the place is mediocre at best in terms of food quality, but now that I've experienced some of the worst customer service, I can assure you I won't be going back again.
(1)Don N.
A friend from NoVA introduced me to this bakery so I stopped by this past labor day weekend. Inside, they have all their freshly baked goods right in the center and upfront by the cash register they have all their fruit tarts, cakes, etc in glass display. There is so much too choose from and everything looks really good so I ended up grabbing a basket and filling it with different sweet rolls, fruit breads, rum cake, and red bean muffins. I also ordered their bing soo and taro. The taro was okay, too much syrup making it really sweet. I enjoyed the bing soo more, but their large bowl is a lot. It had mixed fruits, yogurt, and cereal and it took all 3 of us to finish it. Pic: yelp.com/user_local_phot… Pic: yelp.com/user_local_phot… Pic: yelp.com/user_local_phot… Pic: yelp.com/user_local_phot…
(4)Lanny C.
Awesome place , from cakes, bobba and ice cream and much much more ! always a fan of Bing soo!
(5)Ngoc T.
Breeze is a nice place to hangout with friends and family. The decoration is fantastic, and the environment is friendly and quiet for studying. Even though the place is nice, the desserts here are decorative but the taste is not as good and the price is not as expensive as shilla so I guess it deserve a 2 stars
(2)Nadia A.
I came in and got the hazelnut latte and a cat cake and my sister got the bubble green tea, which she liked. Everything was good. It's a really cute cafe with lots of food options and even little knick-nacks.
(5)Marc Alen D.
I loooove breeze. This was definitely one of my favorite spots to read, study, hang out, all of the above. My usuals cycle between their bubble teas, gelatos, and hot lattes that come in an assortment of flavors. The two floors provide enough space for many people, and you can enjoy the fresh air on the outdoor patio upstairs. I gave this place four stairs because their prices tend to be a little higher than that of other Korean bakeries in the area. Also, parking can be a pain in the evenings when it's busy.
(4)Melissa A.
This reminds me of two of my favorite places for treats when we lived in Honolulu-- one a bakery, the other a patisserie. We purchased a cheese pound cake, a pastry with cream and fruit (simple but delicious) and a strawberry cake and fruit popsicle for my son. I must admit I was surprised at how good the popsicle was because it looked pretty standard. Everything was perfect in that it was just sweet enough since I'm not a fan of overly sweet desserts. There is a lot to choose from here: madeleines, financiers, breads, cakes, donuts, pastries, puddings, etc. I saw so many things I'd love to try--- we'll definitely be back!
(5)Scarlet K.
I used to come here almost every week but I moved so the visit is not as frequent. I visited last weekend to catch up with a friend and it was good. I like the interior and it is spacious. I think I paid 2.75 for citron tea which is what the price market in cafe seems to be nowadays. Bubble tea was good and noise level was okay. I noticed that there are selling little mirrors, gadgets, and accessories. (super overpriced) I think the hand mirror was over $20. I guess there are getting business that's why they are selling accessories.
(4)Marshamallow P.
This place is so cute. I come here all the time for dessert. They have all kinds of unique and tasty breads and pastries. Their cupcakes are sooo good too. The chocolate is my favorite-- it's so moist! My favorite Korean dessert would be their bingsoo. I often have to have someone share this with me because it's so much but well worth it. I order the yogurt bingsoo which comes with 5 different fruits and I also like to add extra mochi and red bean. A very light and refreshing dessert that you won't regret later :)
(5)Cat P.
My first exposure to a Korean bakery was Shilla, and this chain remains my favorite for Korean-style pastries and breads; however, Breeze gets my vote for best hangout/casual date place. Conveniently located right next to Yechon (owned by the same person/people), Breeze is great for picking up a quick bite before or after dinner. It's also a good spot if you want to munch on something, but don't necessarily have the appetite for a substantial meal. They do, however, offer sandwiches and soups if you want a casual lunch or dinner. The variety of their offerings is what makes Breeze especially attractive. You can get everything from a birthday cake to a hot caffeinated beverage to a smoothie to frozen yogurt to gelato-soooooooo many options. The versatility is awesome when you're part of a large group. Person A with no appetite can enjoy an espresso while Person B with a sweet tooth can enjoy one of their mini cakes or cream-stuffed breads. It's well-lit and spacious, another plus. You don't have to worry about jostling for elbow space here, except when you're around samples. From my experience, the bathrooms are well-maintained and clean despite all the traffic (and by traffic, I mean that I'll sometimes see tour buses parked in the front.) Not everything at Breeze is worth buying-I would steer clear of the bingsu (prefer Shilla's), and the smoothies are so-so. The warm drinks are strengths, as are the cakes and pastries under the glass case. Recently, I sampled their taro latte, which was amaaaaaaaaaazing. I'd return many times for this alone. If I wanted to pick up a cake or pastry, Shilla would still be my top choice. I'd choose Breeze, though, if I were entertaining friends from out of town, celebrating an event, or taking my man on a special outing.
(4)Carly C.
I must say that as much as I visit this bakery, I haven't tried a very wide variety of their treats. I am just so stuck on the Taro Latte, that I don't normally want anything but that when I'm there. It is like drinking a toasty shortbread cookie. Delicious!! The fact that it is purple helps boost my love for it a little too. I have a fetish for purple and black foods. ;) Next time I'm there, I'd love to try the Bing Soo. Most often, when I choose to enjoy my latte in house, I end up watching a group of wide eyed people munching one in bliss. The temptation to just walk over and join them is becoming a little creepy, so I think it's definitely time to order my own before I offend someone. Beside the amazing Taro Latte, I am giving Breeze 5 stars because of their impeccable service. I am always greeted with at least 1 direct, "hello, welcome to Breeze," and even more smiles. The staff also never rush my order, so it is just right every time. Can't beat it! If you are looking for a great bakery that offers not only a wide selection of yummies, but also provides exceptional service, go to Breeze. You won't be disappointed.
(5)E J.
This place is amazing! Cool ambiance and the staff is quick and friendly. I had the bing soo with my choice of froyo or gelato (the dark chocolate gelato tasted like a truffle). I will definitely come again, which we had one of these in Miami!
(5)PoSai L.
I think I walked into a Korean drama and at any moment, a boy will burst through the door, run up the stairs, and kiss the girl he's been in love with since the first day he met her. Lovely place, great food, and I love the various pastries they offered.
(5)Peter K.
The desserts are amazing with a large bread selection. The bingsoo in particular is noteworthy, what I would say would have to be the best in the area. On nice summer nights, the second floor balcony is beautiful, offering a somewhat more private and secluded feel to a night. The only downside of this bakery is a lack of parking. Spaces are limited pretty much all hours of the day due to the shared parking lot with the 24 hour Yechon next door. All in all, Breeze is a nice place to go with friends or on a date, I highly recommend this place and hope you can get the chance to enjoy it.
(5)Emily L.
One of my favorite Korean bakeries in Annandale! However I don't go here for the bread. I come for the drinks and desserts. The bingsoos here are all great and refreshing and I have never been disappointed. I feel that the fruit they use is always fresh and they give good portions and amounts of fruit. I tried their mojito for the first time today and it was yummy. If will probably be my go to drink. I got the mango flavor because they were out of lychee but going to try it next time!
(4)Maria G.
The bingsoo here is huge, so prepare to share with at least one other person. If you go late at night, some breads are discounted. But if you go early, there's tons of samples to taste. Decisions decision. The sweet potato latte was good to try. Some liked it, some didn't, but I sure did :) It's a great place for desert after a meal at yechon's.
(4)Colin C.
So I originally came here when this place first opened and wrote an ok review. With everyone telling me to go back and singing its praises I finally tried it out while waiting for a table at yechon next door. As much as I am obsessed with shilla, I see some similarities to the original bonchon as compared to the original Korean bakery (at least to me) with shilla. While shilla has uncomfortable tables, mostly mediocre service, and is the same old same old, cafe breeze comes in an totally improved and blows shilla away in most areas. The bakery item selection is vast and almost everything tastes perfectly fresh and cooked better than I imagined. The coffee and tea drinks are all excellent, as was the service. The two story setup has very comfy chairs and is just a great place to hang out with friends and family. The prices are actually even cheaper than shilla and the other bakeries in Annandale in almost all cases. I even compared specific items just to be sure. The only reason I would go to shilla is for the bingsoo, which does have a better variety and I still believe tastes better. Also, if you want the cakes shaped like an animal or other cool looking things they only have that at shilla. Although the cakes are also amazing at cafe breeze for what they do have.
(4)Stephanie N.
My go-to for studying and snacks. (I especially like the Nutella Bread) The baked goods are fresh and the yogurt ice cream is just divine! The yogurt bingsoo is pretty good but not as good as Shilla's. Very nice ambience and friendly staff. I'm definitely a regular here and I love it! (Except for when they don't have samples)
(4)Chris T.
We ordered yogurt bingsoo to go a few times and every single time all we got was a little of ice, a little bit of fruit, and tiny cup of yogurt for $10. Since we like Yechon so much we have given Breeze so many chances by keep ordering the bingsoo after eating at Yechon. Shilla will be a better place to visit.
(2)Katrina T.
If you read my review for Paris Baguette, this place is nearly the same except located in Virginia. First off, I was surprised an Asian population existed in this state, let alone them having tons of Koreans. It is pretty decent for an Asian bakery located in an all white state. This bakery like Paris Baguette in California, offers a variety of breads and pastries, cakes, gelato, boba milk tea, and bingsoo. Tried their breads (they give samples in a little dish right next to the baked breads) which was alright. Even though the bread was suppose to taste like "green tea" didn't capture that flavor when I tried it. I also tried their gelato which wasn't creamy and soft in its consistency. Rather it was a bit hard and in chunks so it seemed like it could be considered ice cream. Their boba looked good! But my friends and I decided to go with the Yogurt Bingsoo. It is basically shaved ice topped with condensed milk, fruits, mochi, and tart frozen yogurt. Had I known the frozen yogurt was going to be tart, I probably would have gotten something else. Not a fan of tart. The dessert itself was pretty good, but wasn't amazing. I had a couple bites and called it quits after that! This place seems like something typical you would find in California, so I wasn't too impressed with this cafe. It is cool that it is open super duper late though! Gives kids a place to chill at. Plus there is an upstairs area too!
(3)Irene C.
This review is solely based on their MACARONS. Oh my god, they were horrendous. My friend and I were craving macarons and after driving to Paul's and realizing they closed early on a Sunday, we ventured to Breeze bakery to try theirs. We ordered the green tea and pistachio macarons. Right off the bat, i noticed the colors were extremely bright which kind of put me off a little bit b/c I absolutely hate artificial coloring (esp. very bright colors). However, I knew that macarons had to have SOME sort of coloring, how else would they look so pretty? We decided to give it a try.. now.. I expected at $1.50 for ONE tiny macaron, it better be good (or at least passable like the ones from Shilla's which are $1/macaron btw). We took a bite or at least I TRIED to and it was SO hard that I couldn't break off a bite with my teeth. Instead, it left little teeth marks on my macaron. My friend had to bite SO hard to try the macaron and even then, it crumbled into a million pieces. I dont know if this was a one time thing or what but those macarons I tried were NOT fresh and seemed like they were just taken out of the freezer. I would suggest trying anything BUT the macarons here.
(2)Khatoon M.
A bit pricey but great quality!
(5)Jay Y.
I understand the craze about this place since this is by far the only place classified as an Asian teahouse in that area that opens till midnight. But that does not justify the price tag for those "bing soo" (shaved ice) or bread options. Call me spoiled by many 85C and Porto's in LA area. If you don't mind citrus taste, try the Korean plum tea. It's a refreshing drink at a justified Starbucks price.
(3)Walt W.
Bingsoo. Get that. They have a slightly smaller selection then Shilla in the way of baked goods. The place looks a lot better decorated though.
(4)Diana D.
this place is like Shilla, but on fire with more people, more delectable treats and more energy! I tried the mango popsicle which melts pretty fast but that was not a problem since it was so delicious. They offer all the cute fancy cakes, individually wrapped baked goods, and boba drinks you can dream of. the festive entrance area with a huge stuffed teddy bear sitting on the floor is a nice touch. And it's leaning against a pole which was turned into a huge tree that kind of sprawls out and has it's own presence.. it's like the rainforest cafe - except with that cheesy azn flair. fun!
(4)Daniel C.
Best bakery in Falls Church. Coffee cakes and mochi galore! The green tea latte is a must try as well.
(5)Valentina D.
What a pleasant surprise! My roommate always goes here to work, but I never tried it out until we were looking for a dessert place. The dessert selection is plentiful - Asian pastries, bubble tea, coffee, and the full range of gelatos. I also saw a few sandwich options for those planning to spend the entire day at Breeze. Once you grab your food selection, there are comfortable cushioned chairs to relax in, or you can head the quieter upstairs level if you're trying to get some work or studying done. There's free wifi, and they're open until 2AM on the weekends and midnight on the weekdays, making this a great alternative to the library. There's also an outdoor balcony for those nice summer nights. Sure, it's on the pricier side, but if you come later in the evening, they discount a lot of their baked goods by 30%. I was there at 9PM, and scored a nice collection of green bean pastries for about 80 cents each!
(5)Helen C.
Better bread can be found elsewhere; overpriced drinks (average pearl milk tea and good lychee mojito though), and the yogurt bingsoo was /excellent/. More specifically, the frozen yogurt was the best I've ever had in a bingsoo, although the it was interesting that the condensed milk was strawberry-flavored. Canned fruits though... sigh...
(4)Alex D.
Really cute place, great atmosphere, great selection.. Only thing it is missing are outlets and quality wifi.
(4)Julia N.
I feel like I don't have that much to go off of here, but otherwise the items I got and the service were pleasant. I came here at night after having dinner in the Annandale area. There was still a good amount of pastries sitting out on the table, but you could tell that they had a lot more during the day and ran out. Wasn't surprised, that's bound to happen. Besides their selection of pastries, they also have cakes, gelato, drinks, etc. The small cakes are, of course, expensive ranging around $4-5 a piece. Nothing too impressive, they do just use whipped cream in the cakes after all. Out of the cakes, I decided to try the green tea cake and the tiramisu. The green tea cake was really light since the cake was already fluffy and the cake consisted of whipped cream. The tiramisu was satisfactory but nothing super wonderful. As for the pastries, we had various things such as the mocha bun, another mocha cake that was similar to a mocha castella, etc. They were all enjoyable. As for the service, nothing that stands out too much but we got a warm good bye leaving the place. I also appreciate the amount of seating this bakery has. You also don't feel claustrophobic anywhere here. Good amount of breathing room.
(4)Lissa B.
I visited Breeze Bakery Cafe before and after I visited Seoul. The first time I went was my first time trying the bing-soo and it was such an awesome treat with the strawberry milk shaved ice. Yum! After visiting Seoul, I discovered all the many types of bing-soo! I went again to Breeze Bakery Cafe when I was missing the bing-soo and tried the fruit and red bean versions. Both were good but I hope they can make more like in Seoul with the green tea milk shaved ice. That would make this place perfect! Anyway, if you've never tried bing-soo, this is a great place to try it out and you'll be in for a surprising treat!
(4)S P.
To be honest, nothing really stands out as far as their products. The cakes are really good when they're fresh, but you can tell when it's been in the fridge for too long. (the red velvet in particular!) **Dont buy the macarons** They look cute but they all taste pretty much the same. The main reason I've kept coming back instead of going to other bakeries around the area is because of the service. The cashiers at places like Shilla and the newly opened TLJ seem cold and unapproachable. At Breeze, they always greet you with a hello and a goodbye, which I think is really nice. There have been two girls that were always friendly and helpful every time i've been there. One was Michele and the other was Dawon(sp?). They are the sweetest girls ever! Love their smiles
(4)Philip T.
Post Yechon, belly stuffed full of grilled meats yet still having enough room for dessert, I always find myself coming to Breeze. To put things simply, Breeze won the freaking location JACKPOT being next to Yechon. What's better after a few hours sitting around eating Korean BBQ than cakes, gelato, and all sorts of Asian desserts? Answer: nothing. Walking into Breeze is already a great experience. It's modern, fun, and there are enough pastries and sweets prettily arranged on shelves and display cases that breathing the air is enough to give you diabetes. Now the food isn't simply pretty to look at, it's also pretty darn good. I'm partial to the Red Bean Bingsoo (shaved ice, red bean paste, mochi, frosted flakes, and condensed milk) but there are many options. The various cakes I've tried have all been good: light and mild like most Asian style cakes so they won't weigh you down like something from the Cheesecake Factory will. The bingsoo is great on a summer evening too, cool and refreshing. The breads on the other hand are pretty standard. Inside, there's plenty of seating, though especially later at night, it can get crowded. The rooftop balcony is my favorite spot overall, but there are plenty tables of all sizes to choose from. Service wise, it's always been pretty efficient. You pick out what you want, pay at the counter, and if needed, they give you a buzzer to let you know when your order is ready. Prices are also not too bad. Some of the take out breads and cakes can be a little expensive, but otherwise, it's a cheap dessert place. So, if you're looking for a nice cafe to chill out in, a dessert spot after a late dinner, or just going around Annandale, swing by Breeze. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Amber F.
Hands down my favorite bakery! Every time I go back to Maryland/Virginia, I want to pay Breeze Bakery a visit. They usually have little samples for almost every pastries they have, and they're all so delicious! My personal favorite was this layered cake that's creamy and crunchy (sorry I never paid attention to what it's called!) The upside down coffee cake was also great. I had its fruit shaved ice with my sister once, and it was also a descent dessert--although a little too sweet for me. The upstairs sitting area is really cozy, and I saw a lot of students studying there--I assume it's a really popular cafe for students around the area.
(5)Bryce A.
Breeze is a bakery, with a bunch of extras. There is a lot of shelf space for baked goods. Unfortunately, even though we got there somewhat early in the evening (~7PM) it looked like they were sold out of a lot of things. There were a decent number of samples out for the things that they had left though, and most of them were pretty good. The bingsoo was disappointing. I ordered a yogurt bingsoo, which was ice with syrup, topped with mochi, fruit, and frozen yogurt. Also, surprisingly, cornflakes, which I hadn't seen before but were pretty good. The yogurt flavor went well with the fruit/ice, and the mochi was fine. However, the ice was a whole lot of fail. The top half was coarse but passable, but somehow the bottom half solidified into one huge chunk. 4 stars for baked goods, 2 stars for the bingsoo.
(3)Fenny L.
OK, I'm not a huge fan of desserts or sweets, but this was so insanely yummy it was pretty ridic (but not as ridic as Magical Unicorn Cindy Y or Jack F). We had gone to Bon Chon for some chicken gorging, and decided to head over to Breeze for dessert time. The cafe is right next to Yechon and is 2 levels of cute and trendy yum. Savory and sweet breads, baked goods, gelato, bing soo and coffees galore, if I wasn't so full from Bon Chon, I would have been skipping through the store like it was my first Mayday festival and I was the May Queen. I ordered the fruit tarte and a curry bread, which were both delicious! The curry bread was stuffed with savory curry goodness, moist, rich and succulantly flavorful. The fruit tart was pretty insane, the cake base was moist, flavorful and properly dense (I did not just pay $5 for a cake made out of air. I'm just sayin'). The cream was so light and fluffy that I want my bed to be made out of this stuff...holy crap! And the fruits were sweet and fresh and not the least bit mushy (which sometimes can happen when one gets pastries at 9 at night). I also had some of Cindy's cream puff which was inappropriately delicious. Oh my! My only two complaints is that their latte was gross. My husband ordered one, and I took a sip...and hand to devour half of the tart to get taste out of my mouth. Bleh. The second was that it was so clear that the cashiers were *so* not in the mood for my crazy butt. Not that I was particularly crazy (I mean, no more then usual). They were giving me the short answers and stink eye until Cindy came up to the counter. Then suddenly, all was magical (but then, she's a Magical Unicorn...but what will the rest of us non-Magical Unicorns do?!?). All in all, DELISH and delightful! A great place for a date, or hanging out with friends...or just gorging on delicious desserts in a pretty atmosphere. No worries, I won't judge you as long as you won't judge me.
(4)Helen S.
This is such a cute bakery with tons of cakes and pastries. It has a lot of seatings (a second floor) and I was only able to get a piece of chocolate cake because I just had dinner at Yechon next door and was stuffed. It was crowded when I visited and everything everyone walks off at the counter looked amazingly delicious. They take a lot of consideration on their physical appearance of their desserts, especially the little pastries. Everything looks so delicate and my chocolate moose was delicious. I would definitely come back again to try more of what they have to offer!
(4)Jennifer M.
I have heard such great things about Breeze so I've been wanting to come here for the longest time. However, I've had to give up the past few times since we couldn't find parking (Yechon is just too popular!). Finally did manage to park and go in the past weekend. Of course, I went straight for the yogurt bingsoo. They gave us a buzzing pager and we sat down. 15 minutes later... still no bingsoo? Apparently the buzzer was broken but they never bothered to call out the order. And they gave it to us in a To Go container for some reason. So we got a small, melted order of bing soo. Compared to Shilla, the bingsoo is about $2 more expensive. The only plus is that the ice is flavored with syrup throughout (mixed in) rather than poured on top like at Shilla. There are teensy amounts of mochi and yogurt while there was a lot of ice (To Go makes a difference). Fruits included (canned) mandarins, (canned) peaches, (canned) pineapple, fresh kiwi, and fresh strawberry. Honestly, I prefer the Shilla bing soo and service.... The decor isn't worth the extra trade-offs. Also tried the macarons here. They are not too sweet. Except for vanilla and coffee, the flavors do not come out well. Unlike the ones from Laduree or Bouchon in NY, these were not chewy. Rather, they were a little bit more cakey with giant air bubbles in the shell. Still decent though for a fix.
(3)Mi K.
I don't always crave for mocha buns but when I do, I get them from breeze bakery cafe(insert pic of old guy from the dos Equis commercials). Brings back great memories of roti boy buns from Bali, Indonesia. My life is now complete.
(5)Ian F.
Drinks are good (Try the cafe mocha frappe), Gelato Bingsoo is very good, pretty good layout, conducive for large groups. Only knock on them is that they share a parking lot with Yechon, and as a result, there is almost never any available parking.
(4)Mark L.
Came here for the bubble tea and was not disappointed. Tried the taro, honeydew, mango, and blueberry smoothies. All were packed with flavor and very good. The bubbles were decent quality, a little tough. Overall it was a really good, above average bubble tea. Breeze has other frozen treats and baked goods, obviously. It's almost unnecessarily spacious, but that makes it a nice chill spot. It's in a prime location and a great place to grab something sweet after a meal next door at Yechon. Just make sure to save room. I was unfortunately too full to try anything else. Bingsoo... next time, I'm coming for you.
(4)Ran C.
Tried a few of their small cakes from behind the counter to take home. They were all a bit too sweet and bland. Only one I liked and would buy again was the mango pudding. Sadly the green tea cake (not roll) was mostly whip cream fluff with barely the distinctive taste of green tea... disappointing. The bakery seems more like a hangout place. Next visit, I would probably try the bingsoo and gelato since that seems to be the most popular.
(3)dylan b.
So came here with some friends. we ordered the cheese cake and a Chai smoothie, the cakes came on paper plates while my friends came on actual plates, the cake was all butter and no cheese, the smoothie didn't taste like Chai and more like cinnamon smoothie and wasn't very good.
(1)Kimberly K.
Outside Patio! This place is a way bigger than Shilla Bakery. It's clean, organized, and spacious in here. They've got plenty of seating (2 floors) and an outside patio. They offer a variety of items (ie. baked goods, gelati, bubble tea, pat bing soo, full sized cakes, mini cakes, coffee, tea, etc). I was able to try their chocolate cake and cookies. They definitely hit the spot. My chocolate craving was fulfilled. The cakes were huge and priced at around $4 each. Not bad, since one cake happily satisfied 5 individuals :P The cookies were slightly sweet, which was nice but a bit lacking in flavor. Their Green Tea gelato is smooth and creamy. However, it was a bit too sweet and the green tea flavor was light. Their Pat Bing Soo (Shaved Ice) is flavorful but the quality of the ice is OK. It's on the more crunchy side versus fluffy and smooth. I'm still glad they offer this dessert! {Note} Breeze Bakery Cafe is right beside Yechon Korean Restaurant. Two delicious places side by side. Win!
(4)Alex A.
Please ignore the one star rating; this shoud be, in effect, zero stars. I walked into this place after driving by and seeing the cafe & bakery sign. Upon walking in, it appeared pleasant, with a wide selection of breads, frozen bars, desserts and ample seating. The enchantment disappeared upon meeting the woman behind the cash register. She was nasty from the start, did not greet me, in fact didn't say a word. When I asked about whether they had espresso, she didn't even reply (I missed the menu because I was in awe of all the goods that, to me, were foreign). I had to ask twice and the same happened when I asked about sweet pastries because most of the breads I had seen were savory, with spices and cheeses rather than sweet, and the ones behind the glass counter were desserts like cakes and tarts. I explained this to the woman and was baffled by her attitude. I'm still not clear if she couldn't understand me or if she just chose to be a jerk. Nonetheless, I repeated everything several times because she didn't seem to want to hear me. I ended up ordering two lattes and a piece of their cheesecake. She proceeded to take out some sort of jello pudding in a cup and handed that to me. I told her that it was not what I had ordered and she had the decency to apologize. But when she handed me the cheesecake, she had the same nasty attitude again. At this point I had to mention it and told her that I didn't know if she was having a bad day or what the problem was, but that this attitude was not correct. She turned around and left me talking to myself. By now I was pretty upset so I asked for the manager and and another lady directed me to a gentleman who didn't seem to be very sure of his managerial status. I explained what happened and all he did was say that he was sorry several times. Now for the goods. The lattes had some kind of syrup, which I did not ask for. Unknowingly, I put sugar in mine, and I could barely drink it after. I asked for two lattes period. Never mentioned any flavors but they decided to add them without asking. The cheesecake was the smallest slice I have seen. It cost $4.9 and was not worth it at all. I could barely taste the cheese and the texure was grainy rather than soft. See photo. My sister and I each had one bite to taste it, and this is what remains of the piece that cost $4.9 plus tax. +$5 going in the trash.
(1)Cait B.
Binsu is pretty good, nice desserts, good place to hang out
(3)Ashley Z.
I can't ever leave Annandale without stopping by Breeze for some goodies. I had their bingsoo for the first time about a year ago and it was PERFECT. Unfortunately, I forgot which flavor I had, so when I came back recently I had to ask for the descriptions again. I could have sworn the guy said there was ice cream in the fruit bingsoo, but of course it came out with everything but. As an ice cream fanatic, this was more of a letdown than I'd like to admit. Fortunately, it was still pretty good even without the ice cream, so I finished my bowl in better spirits. Next time I'll order the yogurt bingsoo. I also tried the peach bubble tea and while the flavor was okay, the bubbles were hard and the drink had a funny aftertaste. Maybe the other flavors are better, but judging from the bubbles alone, I won't be trying them anytime soon. Nonetheless, the breads and pastries are enough to keep me coming back for more!
(4)Rachel S.
This place is SO cute!! Owned by the same people that run Yechon next door (a must visit for Korean BBQ), this bakery/dessert shop is perfect for a post-bbq feast. We got an assortment of goodies for so cheap and everything was delicious!! One memorable purchase was a strawberry popsicle, YES I am reviewing a popsicle. It was seriously one of the best popsicles I've had! We all had a bunch of different buns and cookie type things that were great. The blueberry danish is incredible too. All the staff was very sweet, we even got a free calendar as a New Years present from them.
(4)Tay L.
I have a mixed feeling about this place. I enjoy their desserts and pastries..but their parking situation is so bad and their service is getting worse. The thing that bothers me the most is the way they operate the membership program. Every time I pay, I specifically have to tell them "hey I got a membership here, can you apply the points?" It gets really annoying. If they are going to keep the membership program, they should be consistent in doing so..if not, just get rid of it!!
(3)Eric J.
Rather than to a Starbucks, I'd probably come here to get some work done. It's a very comfortable place to hang out in and I like how they make their bingsoo.
(4)Christine O.
Breeze opens really early in the morning and often stays open until midnight (and until 2am on Fri/Sat I believe) so it's a nice place to gather friends for some dessert. They have a nice seating area upstairs and an outdoor patio. Heard the owners of Breeze own the 24 hr Korean BBQ place (Yechon) - very smart to put them near each other since after a meal, you often want dessert! Friends love to get together here, although parking isn't the best. You have to park across the street in the office building lots when there's aren't spaces available. They have a ton of pastries and what's best about Annandale bakeries are the free samples! Nothing really stood out though. Their froyo is pretty bland. They don't have a lot of topping options and often told they are out of them... who eats just froyo alone? Rating the service 2 out of 5... perhaps I've caught them when they are at the end of their shifts and are grumpy, although I've been here about 4 times and experienced the same attitude from each cashier/worker here. Note -- the will kick you out 2-5 minutes before closing time so be ready to be interrupted!
(3)H.R. N.
I no like. The first time I had a bad experience here, I just excused it as opening week gitters. So, I'm in there with some fam and we're a little bit loud, as in we're a big group so we're loud kind of loud, rather than loud just to be loud. Loud. Loud loud. Anyway. They told us to "ssshhh!" I'm a grown @ss man, and they sssh'd me and the cousins. Then in my most recent experience there, also with some fam, I was taking pictures of their pastries with my camera. And some lady rushes towards me out of nowhere and tells me, "Please stop taking pictures. Thank you," gesturing dismissively with her hands. What?! So, I'm not very fond of them. Yeah, I guess their stuff is okay. It's no different from the goods at Shilla, which is down the road, so I'm not exactly compelled to go to this yet another Korean bakery.
(1)Stace C.
Cute idea and decor but when I actually tried their dessert and pastries left me feeling disappointed. For the price of these desserts if expect a higher quality of taste. It maybe because I'm used to very high standards from Parisian style bakeries but this is not comparable. We sampled two desserts, the chocolate tartine and the raspberry cake. The chocolate tartine crust was hard as a rock and when you break into the piece it just falls apart and you can't get chocolate with it. The raspberry cake was dry. Maybe we went at night and it wasn't fresh? The only decent dessert was the caramel ice cream.
(3)Stanley L.
This is one of my favorite Korean bakeries. It is a cute little place right next many Korean BBQ restaurants, making it a great dessert place after a large meal. I think their breads are pretty tasty though a little pricey. What I usually go for is their mango gelato bingsoo. I love this place's bingsoo the most because I really like how they put add fruit and cereal. The gelato then takes the bingsoo to a whole another level. I think the large bowl is worth it, about $10 and can be shared with 1 other person (great for dates). I've had their bubble tea which is okay. I wouldn't rate this place all that amazing for that. I also really like their macarons. Though those pastries are absurdly expensive, I still love it and would recommend it as a great tasty little treat or as a gift.
(4)Sid A.
Yogurt-bingsoo is amazing I am not suppose to have milk but I make an exception for this. I love it so much! Just wish they had this bakery in Woodbridge
(5)Gina K.
Their Pat Bing Soo (red bean over shaved ice) Super finely shave ice - check Fresh and soft motchi- check Fruit - yup (though I don't agree with oranges with the red bean) Guilt free korean dessert eaten upstairs on the rooftop patio!! awesome!
(3)Donald P.
Not feeling it here anymore. Selection of baked goods seems to be dwindling, and hardly any samples anymore. Even more sparse than the samples is the parking!!! Good luck even getting in here on a weekend.
(2)Christine N.
Breeze is definitely a nice chill place to go for some light snacking and hang outs. It has two floors and a fantastic outdoor balcony seating area. There bread/bakeries are ok in comparison to Shilla's, The cakes are pretty good and I like that they have macrons(seasonal), the bubble teas i've ever had are a hit or miss. I like vietnamese bubble tea better especially in Edan center. Overall the workers here are way nicer and social, and the shop in general is cleaner in comparison to Shillas. The atmosphere here is probably what makes it an awesome place. Overall, If I wanted good desserts, I'd go to Shillas, if I wanted a nice place to hangout and enjoy some time at I'd say Breeze!
(4)Gerard C.
Beside Yea Chon, this two story bakery offers pastries that are not saccharin like in sweetness the chocolate cakes are great. They serve coffee and fruit shakes.
(5)Jane C.
The best bakery around and also the best bingsoo around. They have full/cup size. The decor is so lovely- there's so much little detail you don't even notice until you've been there several times.
(5)Bien H.
I thought I would have fruits in my Red Bean Bingsoo but there's no fruit! Shilla Bakery surely does a better job at bingsoo, but for the atmosphere, I would definitely come back to Breeze. It's more spacious, more trendy and hip than Shilla. I did sample some of their baked goods, all of them were pretty good except the Castella (my favorite pastry) was too dry compared to Shilla's. I will come back to try their coffees and gelato bingsoo :)
(4)Anna N.
The food is decent. I usually get the Bingsoo and Strawberry Cake whenever I come here. Worth trying!
(4)Sheri G.
I like this place a lot. I've had various sweet treats from here ranging from Korean-style pastries with red bean paste to more American-style cupcakes and cheese cakes. Every one has been good. They have tons of samples out for you to try if you can't decide what you want. The bing-soo is really...interesting. I've had one with red beans and then one with frozen yogurt (I'll be getting the gelato one next). They come piled high with fruit and cereal flakes and are massive, so they're perfect for sharing. Breeze has free wifi, but it's more of a social place rather than a camp-out-and-do-a-few hours-of-work type of place, and I didn't see many outlets. I've never been in the morning though, so maybe the vibe is different then. The deck upstairs is awesome. With nice chairs, tables, and flowers, you almost forget you're sitting in a parking lot in Annandale. There are multiple Korean bakeries in the area, so the upstairs deck really helps Breeze standout as the best. It's always packed at night. We were the only 30-somethings in there on one Friday around 10pm. The place was full of Korean teens! All of the Korean bakeries in Annandale seem to be like this actually; I guess this is the thing to do if you're a teen in the area. I definitely did worse things in high school, so good for them.
(4)Yujin M.
Whoa, what's with the sprinkles and corn flakes on my bingsu, Breeze? We returned to Breeze after a several-month hiatus, and ordered our usual--green tea bingsu (shaved ice), extra mochi and red beans, hold the fruit. But instead of a clean, no-frills presentation of green, white, and brown, we found ourselves looking into a bowl littered with cornflakes and rainbow sprinkles. In addition to looking like a child's project at an ice cream store, MM noted that the gelato tasted like banana--I suggested that it must be melon. It was only after we removed the sprinkles that we realized that the gelato was, in fact, green tea, but it was those awful rainbow-colored droppings that were making it taste weird. Breeze, you still have the benefits of a friendly service, good bakery section, ample seating, and late opening hours (and perhaps most importantly, located next door to Yechon), but at least for my bingsu needs, I'm going to have to let you go. When you feel like you have to specify the ingredients to go into your food rather than the things to leave out, it's just not worth it anymore.
(3)Mo A.
Fun bakery that is open late night and filled with a whole lot of Korean and non Korean treats. Their Green Tea cakes are delicious, but they have everything from creme filled rolls to gelato and soft-serve ice cream. I also enjoy their deck seating (NO SMOKING) and the people watching. Their funky dome looking cakes for around $20 were a great buy as a birthday treat.
(4)Aaron F.
After first trying their pastries last year, I've been meaning to get over to Breeze to check out "that place next to Ye-Chon". I went on a warm fall night for a cold bowl of bing soo to cap off the evening, thinking I would be one of their last customers of the evening. Little did I know, this is the evening hangout for everyone and everything Annandale. Upon entering Breeze, it gives the appearance that a coffee shop had a really colorful baby with a food court, which popped out a warm cafetaria-style of environment. They offer wifi, which made this a popular place to work when I was there (although caffeination with such a large pastry selection could be dangerous), and the partrons were young and old alike. Upstairs they have an rooftop dining area, which is hard to come by anywhere else in Annandale and offers a nice escape from the similar indoor decor of countless nearby Korean. The bing soo was refreshing, although less decadent than that of Le Matin de Paris, but also much less expensive. Their pastries were on point when I had them last, but it's the environment and the wide menu offerings that make this a unique and family friendly place to bring outsiders, night or day.
(5)Micah P.
I could not help but compare this place to Shilla Bakery down the street.. but I'll try not to? Anyway, Breeze Bakery Cafe is such a cute Korean bakery. They have lots of baked goods for you to sample before you buy them.. then they have a vast array of delicious cakes and confectionery displayed in their counter windows. I believe you can even get your cakes custom made... beside that, they have lots of other sweet treats which include bubble tea, coffee, bingsoo, and gelato! All their sweet treats have different choices ranging from green tea to taro, but in my opinion, the gelato is the best SWEET part of Breeze Bakery Cafe because I didn't expect it!. They have a window with around 12 different gelato flavors for you to try before you buy. So gelato is the best sweet part of Breeze, but what's even nicer about Breeze is the atmosphere! As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by a beautiful tree. Although it is not real, it really complements the space of the cafe. Then you see lots of a seats and guess what? There's even more upstairs! What else is upstairs? An outdoor balcony too. Breeze is definitely a great chill spot and I will be visiting more often. :)
(5)C S.
So many good Korean spots in Annandale, but if you go here I'd skip a meal. It is SO good. I was at a table of 10 people. Everything everyone got was delicious. I think that bodes well for the rest of the products. I'm a fan. I'd have them make my wedding cake if they would. Don't miss this place.
(5)Will b.
This is a place to impress your date, not a place to satisfy your craving for a bingsoo or yogurt. It costs $6.50 for a bingsoo without red bean (which is $1 extra) And $5.50 for a REALLY small cup of yogurt. There are a small piece of yogurt, and a few CANNED pineapple, kiwi, canteloup and orange on the top of yogurt bingsoo and a lot of PACKED plain ice underneath. Not sure where the condensed milk is? I do not mind to spend money if it is a decent size and quality, but this is ridiculous. I will not come back for a dessert with my friends again. Given its nice ambiance, I give this place a two star instead of one.
(2)Ashley E.
Your life is not complete until you visit Breeze's. Superb. Delicious hotdog fried in doughnut dough and rolled in panko? I would have died happily at the table!
(5)Seungri C.
Never been here before, so decided to check it out on my way to pick up some contacts. Anyway, the inside is awesome! Price on the pastries, bread, etc are very reasonable. :3 oh, and the cakes are pretty. Anyway, I bought myself green tea gelato (too sweet IMO) and it was alright. I will come back to try out the other flavors. Check out this place! The service was excellent :) though watch out for the parking.
(5)Theresa S.
First off, it's open til midnight. Wish I knew the full exact hours, but I went on a Sunday night at 11 p.m. and they closed at midnight. Bing-soo - delicious. I love the frozen yogurt, which I'll have to get on its own sometime later. Wish they put more mochi. Walnut bread with cream - surprisingly delicious!
(4)Antonio M.
Holy crap, after stuffing my face at Yechon this hidden gem caught my eye. Breeze Bakery is sandwiched between the day laborer filled 7-11 and Yechon and happily it was open for business as I got ready to leave. I wanted coffee and possibly something sweet...so my fat ass waddled to the front door of "the Breeze" and happily entered into chubby kid heaven. Cakes, cookies and an assortment of morning breads filled with sausage, veggies and cheese greeted me as I walked into the main area. The place was SPOTLESS. To describe this place as "clean" would be an understatement. The place seemed like it had just opened as it had a new look and feel and a cleanliness unseen in other Annandale establishments. Heck, not even your local big chain Starbux or Panera could match the cleanliness and "new store feel" of the Breeze. Did I mention it was clean? Yep...okay then, moving on! I was full from my big Yechon breakfast but the thought of a latte to satiate my caffeine needs seemed like a great idea. I place my order for a skim latte and also ordered a small chocolate mousse cake for later. Trust me...later, I would eat it l-a-t-e-r...not now! (battle between my will power, stomach and my brain) As my latte was being prepared, I marveled at the genius decorator who decided to use three large screen flat panel TVs to display the menu. BRILLIANTLY AWESOME IDEA!! I asked one of the employees what software they used to display the menu on the various screens, to which he responded, "Its probably Power Point." Brilliant! The latte's milk was still being steamed and I asked permission to walk upstairs. The upstairs area was as just as clean with the floors beautifully covered with the same natural looking tile as the main level. The far wall behind the steps was covered in what appeared to be small pieces of flagstone piled into a beautiful design. The second level also had an cool little outdoor terrace that although it overlooked Hummer Rd and 7-11, was a nice little place for its patrons to enjoy their sweet treats. I love it! Walking back downstairs I paid for my latte, took a sip of my caffeine concoction of choice and complimented the staff. "This is a beautiful cafe, I love the design and love how clean you maintain it. Great job!" The staff thanked me happily and bid me good-bye as I walked out the door...stealing one last glace before stepping outside to marvel at his place. From the outside, you would never think such a place exists on the inside. Honestly, if you blink twice you may completely miss it as you drive by to enter Yechon or as you pick up my cousin Pedro and his buddies to mow your lawn or do some handy work around your casa. So next time you're visiting Pedro or stuffing your face at Yechon, stop into the Breeze. I think you'll be happily surprised. Oh yeah, that chocolate mousse cake...was friggin the bomb!! A chocolate bomb that destroyed my taste buds with its chocolatey awesomeness. Ka-boom ya b*tch ass taste buds! Yeah, it was that tasty... :-)
(4)E E.
A new Korean bakery offering your typical Korean baked goods. I especially enjoy the twisted donut dipped in fresh cream, but it may be more nostalgia factor than anything else. What I do really like is the upstairs area, and I noticed that they are installing an awning in the patio. I can't wait until the weather warms up so I can bask in the sun, savor on some Korean baked goods, and reminisce about my childhood.
(4)Natasha G.
This place is cool. All of the bakery items look good. I had the pine nut tart which was delicious (slightly pricey at $5). The bing soo was pretty good too. The atmosphere here is nice. It's too bad that it's always crowded here. Bottom line: this is a popular joint for young people, and the food proves why. It's fun to hang out here!
(3)Sarah C.
found a parking spot in front of their window (parked butt first) melon bread done
(4)Mike N.
Breeze had a very friendly atmosphere. The Nutella Cream Bread is one of my favorite desserts there. This place offers free wifi that is quite fast and reliable, lots of people come to the cafe just to study, or to just hang out. I would recommend the Ham&Swiss Panini to all. Also, the Yogurt Bingsoo is very popular here but if you only get the Yogurt Bingsoo, I would recommend you go to Shilla Bakery a half mile down the street from Breeze.
(3)Cara C.
The bread is definitely better in Shilla, save for a couple of varieties which are consistently better here -- a puffy, almond pastry in the shape of sticks (I just call them almond sticks), a layered pastry (several thin layers, buttery, awesome), and moon cake (yay, I know the name of at least one). But the best thing here is the gelato! Try the nocciola (hazelnut). It's pretty delicious. So are the $ popsicles in the freezer by the cash counter. They melt *super* fast, so get a cup to catch the drips. Perfect for a quick treat that won't leave you feeling carbloated. Yes, I just made up that word.
(4)Theresa C.
We ordered several cakes for our group and were a bit disappointed by their taste. Just a little dry, kind of stale. We are from LA and are used to the delicious soft fresh cakes from Chinese bakeries. These seemed like a wannabe bakery and would give it a grade C. Nice effort, though.
(2)Valery M.
Awesome paninis and bubble tea! Not crowded (I went at 5pm). Friendly staff, calm ebvirormwnt.
(4)Teresa L.
it would be helpful to post a menu???
(3)Michael Y.
Ambience is good but sometimes can get loud and rowdy. When the weather is good it is nice to sit outside on 2nd floor patio. The coffee is decent and so are the pastries. Red bean with fruit Bing soo is very good here.
(4)Nicholas C.
This place is a cute study area for teenage/college kids. They have a lot of options and have a lot of baked goods to choose from. I haven't given their food a try because they have unique options like korean quesidillas, but my friend ordered a sandwich with a salad and I wasn't impressed. I came here mainly for the boba. The Vanilla Chai wasn't bad, but I think they use powders to make their flavors? I could be wrong. I tried my friend's thai tea and it just tasted funky to me. Maybe a strange coconut flavor? It just didn't taste like thai tea. My other friend ordered the red velvet hot drink and it was basically hot strawberry milk. 3 stars for their environment and many choices, minus 2 stars for its flavors and execution.
(3)Mangala M.
Rolled in here after a fantastic dinner at next door restaurant Yechon. Proceeded to walk around and stuff my face with every sample they had out. Each one was better than the next. My favorite is this walnut cream bread, it was light and very tasty. All of their products seemed to be freshly made. I especially like their dessert display. Tons of options there also. Last time I went I enjoyed a mango custard cup. It reminded me of a Indian mango dessert that I make sometimes. The gelato is also amazing, I had the dark chocolate which had deep flavor, but also had that light airy gelato taste. I also love love the fact that they are open late night. This place is definitely worth checking out if you are in the area, or having dinner at Yechon, which btw does not have a dessert menu ::P, go figure...
(4)Giovanni P.
I tried out the yogurt bingsoo and I have to say it is probably the best dessert I have ever had. It actually gives you that feeling of fullness when you finish eating it, leaving you satisfied, unlike your traditional high fat ice cream, cake, brownies, etc. that makes you want to eat more. Plus, with the addition of fruits, it makes it a healthy choice. The turkey club panini was also very delicious. Not every time, but they do leave samples of different breads and desserts for you to try when you walk in. Everything looks extremely appetizing but I haven't had the chance to try out most of their foods yet. The staff is friendly and there is plenty of space both inside and outside in the patio for you to sit down, relax, and eat good food. This is definitely the place to stop by if you happen to be in the Annandale area and looking to grab a bite.
(4)Jaclyn S.
I wish I could give this 3.5 stars. I really like the atmosphere of this place. It's definitely reminiscent of the cafes in Korea. Their bubble tea is great and it's the number one reason I go here. I'm not a big fan of their breads and pastries though - too dry. I'm not sure about the bingsu as I've never had it here. It looks really good though, and they put gelato on it which is interesting.
(3)Linda P.
When I'm craving my favorite Korean dessert (red bean shaved ice) this is my go to place. It's a clean, huge 2 floor space with patio seating on the 2nd floor (perfect for cool summer nights) boasting an assortment of Asian breads, pastries, teas, and obviously the shaved ice. My favorite is the strawberry gelato shaved ice with fruits which is ordered on the regular. The only reason why this place isn't a 5 star place is because I think their shaved ice is a bit overpriced but considering it's VA, I suppose that's to be expected.
(4)Melanie S.
I love the atmosphere here. I always feel comfortable AND they greet me in English:) I can grab a quick bite, finish some work, or meet up with some friends. When I am in the neighborhood I ALWAYS pick up a fried croquette...baked if I am feeling healthy and they are filled with the yummiest of ingredients, which is ground pork or beef...potatoes, carrots, and some other goodness along with their delicious pumpkin latte. This place is awesome.
(5)Jessica K.
I came here two other times and I actually like this place. The first time I came it was ehhh whatevers to me. But I brought friends here twice and it was a lot better. The cafe latte and green tea latte is what I tried. The cafe latte was good but green tea latte was not so good. They failed to mix in the green tea powder well, so all you taste is the powder. I need to come back and try the bread again. Cakes were okay but didn't stand out.
(4)Theresa W.
Excellent place to pass the time while waiting for a table at Yechon and of course good in its own right. There's tons of beautiful Asian style fancy cakes, both individual, and whole, and assorted pastries. The individual cakes are a little more expensive than usual Chinatown bakeries (around $4.50), but the cakes are interesting and good quality. It's also an option to special order cakes. The green tea is divine, light, fluffy, and full of just the right level of matcha flavor. The oreo cake is also delicious--oreo crumbs on the outside, chocolate cake, and creme filling. The macarons are bad, so don't waste your money. There's nice seating if you want to eat in.
(4)Hue K.
New Korean bakery in Annandale. From outside, I couldn't see the inside of the bakery because the windows were tinted so it was nice surprise to see good seating area inside. Different from some yelpers' opinion, I thought Breeze has pretty good selections of bread and their cream-filled bread were comparable to other korean bakery. But I would suggest you try items that you don't find at other bakeries, such as bread filled with fresh-whipping cream and fruit. This one is pretty common and popular in Korea. It's $4.95. I think it's better than getting 5 of butter-cream filled bread. Also they make different types of baquette (walnut, and mocha cream or mochi filled baquette). You don't have to know how to read Korean. You can try samples of bread to find what you like. Very friendly and attentive staff makes me want to return.
(4)Lily A.
Macaroons were stale unfortunately. The green tea macaroon was still delicious though!
(3)Lauren R.
So much to say about this place. They had samples out of some of their breads which helped me narrow down what I wanted to buy. I grabbed a loaf of Cream Bread which I'm really enjoying. My boyfriend grabbed some bread stuffed with Nutella and Oreo, which is pretty incredible too. We ordered a quesadilla which was very good. I usually avoid quesadillas because they are so high in calories, but i found it hard to stop after a few bites. Yum! As for the Bubble Tea, I loved my Vanilla Chai Latte with Soy Bubble Tea. I've never tried anything like it, it was so delish. The soy added an interesting flavor and of course I love Chai. I can't wait to go back and order this again. That said, I didn't think they had the most extensive selection of bubble teas compared to what I've seen at some of my other fav places, but they had a decent amount to choose from. And they said you could add bubbles to any of their special drinks, including iced coffee. They also let you switch out the milk for soy, which I really appreciate. The Boba itself was a little hard, and was frankly just ok for me. But I didn't really mind when paired with the yummy drink, it added texture! The gelato is interesting, they have some neat flavors like blood orange, kiwi, salted caramel. I think a Black Sesame flavor would be perfect. But it was just okay for me. The next time I come back, I'm trying the Bing Soo. And then there is the decor, it's just so nice. The wood work sign on the wall behind us while we were eating was kind of breathtaking. I would love to come here and curl up with a good book and enjoy some bubble tea. There are two floors and plenty of tables, of course it's popular so there always a lot of people there. And the staff were friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back!
(4)Jinho P.
You can tell by the photos that just about everyone took "cute" photos of their red bean bingsu. That's exactly why I came. The bingsu. Close to highway too. Their green tea coffee cake is also very good. I am glad I was able to eat just about everything here before I had to cut gluten from my diet. Oh...and all the Asian girls with their boyfriends come here straight from a scene in Korean dramas so it's a place to be "seen" if you are interested in mainstream popularity. So watch out, you might photobomb an instragram or facebook photo.
(4)Anne F.
Chocolate Mouse Cake is to die for. I had to avoid this place for a while. It's draining my budget. The deserts are too good. The atmosphere is really nice. The place is clean and looks good too. Definitely check it out. It's worth it.
(4)Astro C.
This place is awesome! Their pastries are DELICIOUS!!!! Pretty convenient locations. Three thumbs up!!!
(5)Brandon F.
What the breezey, breezy blllechh? I came here after a trip to Yechon. Go figure. After my experience I can't help but think they survive on "we should get a dessert at breeze" suggestions by friends sitting around a table at Yechon. How many more times do I need to say Yechon before it ends up in the Breeze review highlights? So lets get down to it. This place looks modern the people seem friendly. I heard "welcome to Breeze" every time the door opened. I went with French macaroons. Why French macaroons in a predominantly Asian bakery? Macaroons are a pain to make and my free form macs do not end up looking like the baby cake burgers like they do in the store. If you sell them, they better taste good or at least be edidible. Breeze macaroons look nice but that is about it. The macaroon was brittle, chalky and did not taste like much on anything, aside from the jelly center which had flavor. Would I come here again? Probably. Nobody can mess up gelato. Can they?
(2)Julia A.
Incredible interior design that really helps the atmosphere and maybe even makes the food taste better. I also love that the second floor has a balcony - unfortunately the view is just a parking lot and a busy street. Well, when it comes to the food I was actually thrilled by their quesadilla. Yes, its probably not what they are known for, but it was a delightful surprise. I also tried some of their desserts, which are comparable to Shilla bakery but with their own twist that I'd highly recommend trying.
(4)Annie K.
I was overwhelmed with the wide variety of pastries, coffee and tea beverages, and desserts that are offered here. My boyfriend and I shared a yogurt bing soo, which was a generous portion -- they weren't skimpy with the yogurt, (which was sweet! It's usually way too tangy or sometimes even sour at Shilla) as well as the fruits and mochi. There's plenty of seating downstairs and upstairs, and there's even a patio deck. I'll definitely stop by again to pickup bread, especially after reading all of these rave reviews about their bread selection!
(4)Sarah L.
3.5 Stars I've seen Breeze Bakery Cafe when we've dined at Yechon, and my mind often questioned what was beyond that door. Its appearance looks like a lounge, beckoning to passerby with its neon lights late into the night. For some reason I never quite believed it was a bakery cafe (even though the sign says otherwise) because it looked way too large to fit my mental image of a bakery or cafe. Well, tonight my curiosity was finally sated when we decided to come here after having our fill of pork belly at Honeypig. Upon entering, my sister observed that it reminded her a lot of the bakeries she saw while in Japan, but on a larger scale, and with much later hours. They offer a variety of baked goods, including pastries, cakes, gelato, smoothies, bing-soo, coffee, and tea. Prices for the baked goods were not unreasonable, varying from $1.20-$5.00, which is on par with what I've seen in other Asian bakeries and markets. I selected a green tea cream roll, a bean bun, and some mochi. We also got a strawberry cream cake to share, as well as a sweet potato latte and green tea smoothie. If you order a drink or an involved dessert like bing-soo, they give you a pager to let you know when your order is ready. There is a lot of tables and seating here, both downstairs and upstairs. We had selected the sweet potato latte more out of curiosity than anything else. We were pleasantly surprised--it's very similar to having a taro bubble tea or smoothie, only it's not too sweet, thick, or starchy. I asked my brother if he thinks it is a syrup or powder and he said, "I don't think so--there are little potato chunks at the bottom of the cup." The green tea smoothie was palatable, but there was a grassy undertone that we didn't like. It tasted like matcha blended with parsley or pennywort. The strawberry cream cake was a disappointment. I've certainly had better, but what failed this dessert was the garnishes atop the slice. It looked very pretty in the display--a ripe blackberry, a mysterious gummy-looking piece, and a ripe cherry, dusted with powdered sugar. As I'm eating through my cake, I discovered the gummy piece was a ball of watermelon or cantaloupe. Interesting. I picked the last piece of fruit off the cake and offered it to my brother. He declined. "No thanks, that looks like a tomato!" "Ridiculous! It has to be a cherry." I popped it into my mouth. "Aaaaargghhhh! It's a tomato!!! What the fuck???" When my brother was younger, he used to watch "Arthur" on PBS. There was one episode where the Arthur's Grandma Thora was going to the grocery store to buy supplies to make cake. Grandma Thora can't cook for shit, but she didn't know that. She goes and picks up a few tomatoes. "Grandma, what are you doing with the tomatoes?" "Can't bake a good cake without cracking a few tomatoes!" Folks, I never thought I would ever receive the byproduct of Grandma Thora's baking. This wouldn't deter me from visiting again, but I am now on the alert. If this is your first time here, be very wary of the cherry--it could be a tomato in disguise!
(3)Jackie N.
I've been here many times for their yummy desserts. I haven't gotten too much of their bread because Korean pastries are usually too sweet for me. But if you go at night they usually discount the baked goods. The best thing about these bakeries is that all their items are fresh everyday. I love their affogato and frozen coffee drinks. They're perfect for a hot night. Their frozen yogurt is also pretty good. I need to go back and try their bing soo. It's a great place to go to after yechon or whenever you're in the mood for something sweet. They're even open late, sometimes till 2 or 3 am, which is a huge plus!
(4)Keon D.
I wrote a long review that disappeared down the yelp maintenance blackhole but I'll sum up my review succinctly. Basically: good bubble tea, coffee cakes and pastries. Friendly service and nice decor. Seating upstairs and downstairs. It's also a bit pricey
(4)Maria U.
Best taro bubble tea ever in all the land. The end. I honestly don't know why people are bothering with macarons and bread and whatever. I have been to a place in rural Pennsylvania once that had pad thai on the menu. All other dishes on the menu were your standard new American farm to table. I thought about it for like a second, and ordered the duck confit. Because people have funny little ideas that don't get executed very well, but that doesn't mean that they can't do what they know well. Why anyone would get a French pastry in a Korean bakery is a mystery to me. People, please just get the bubble tea and the bing soo, leave happy, and appreciate Breeze for what it is.
(4)Al A.
Nice Korean bakery. Tons of options. Good prices. Parking can be challenging sometimes.
(4)Aileen W.
It's the generic bakery fare, except like all the reviewers noted, the hours and location make this the go-to spot. I'll save your eyeballs by seconding most of the other reviewers here--everything is decently priced and yummy enough (the gelato, bingsoo, drinks, etc are all pretty average/a little above average)... However, i WILL say, their CAKES here are THE BEST. And by CAKE i mean Asian cakes. The kind that Chinese and Korean bakeries sell--with fruit and cream and sponge cake. I LOVE these cakes because they're light and not too sweet (unlike many American cakes with their cloyingly sweet artificially flavored and colored frosting...), and I like the taste of the light sponge cake with the fresh fruit toppers. I live in New York so obviously I've had a lot of these cakes (hello Paris Baguette, Chinatown bakeries, and Flushing!) but let me tell you, the cake I bought for my grandfather's birthday last month from Breeze was THE BEST. The cakes at the counter have no fruit inside like I wanted (only on top), but I was in a hurry so I bought the strawberry cream anyway. It was rather small (maybe 6 inch?) and $18, which I raised an eyebrow at. But fast forward to the first bite--and WOW. The sponge cake was light but still rich in flavor, and airy but still dense in taste. The cream was DEFINITELY no Betty Crocker frosting from a can. And unlike some places who use oil and water, you could TASTE the richness of the heavy cream. Also rich as everything was, it WASN'T deathly sweet. There was a hint of sweetness--enough to make you want to eat another slice! My family's a huge dessert snob, but every one of them LOVED the cake too! We paired it with some vanilla ice cream..and WIN! All future birthday cakes from Breeze Bakery from now on!
(4)Dooly M.
I visited this place for the first time as we were looking for a place for breakfast. this is definitely not good option for a breakfast meal. It it a good place for snack time or dessert with your family or friends. We tried the Bun which was delicious and I will come back again for more Bun. We also tried the steamed soft cake; We could not finish our first bites of it because it was very very tasteless, we saw many Asian buying this soft cake and we though it will be good, but we were so disappointed. We tried also Nuttela bread and beef & vegetable bread which were both delicious. Their Coffee is good too and they have many desserts in the front of the store. I will come back again to try their tarts, Yogurt Bingsoo, and their Mousse Cakes. I only wish if they could provide more options with the stuffed bread like chicken and cheese for example.
(4)Mike T.
BingSoo ... sooooo good! Great place to meet your best friend and share a super treat.
(5)Kayla H.
I love this place not only because it's open late, but their drinks and treats are super. The atmosphere isn't cozy, but I still like it. During the summer, I come here almost daily to get iced jasmine tea-my favorite!
(5)Jey J.
I have come here during my wait over at Yechon next door. I am glad that I wandered over here and was fairly surprised how late that they stay open. Much like Shilla Bakery their korean pasteries are delicious! I didnt try their bingsoo but have heard good things about it. I am hoping it is just as good or better than Shilla's.
(4)Anthony H.
This place has been on my radar since it's opening. I felt Shila Bakery, very good in its own right too, was monopolizing on this type of bakery. I'm hitting my head against the wall right now that I didn't go in there sooner. I wanted to write a review about this place as soon as possible and because of the way I feel about their baked goods are: FRESH! I have been here 2x in one week and possibly making another cameo this weekend. This place is AMAZING! A - Ambiance. Very Modern. Looks uncomfortable, but looks can be deceiving. M - Magical. Let's just say you sit there for hours and not realize it. A - Admirable. C'mon man? Two A's? Their service is something to speak of. Z - Zesty. Ok I pulled that one out of my behind. I - Indigenous. Yeah your boy knows big words. Korean oriented. N - Nutritious. Bingsso Like Yogurt, but with crushed ice. That's healthy right? G - Great! Good isn't good enough. Oh yeah, they make the effort to say hello to every guest that comes in and bye to everyone that leaves. It's very impressionable.
(4)Sarah A.
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(2)Christine Y.
As a big fan of Asian desserts Breeze is the best place around to satisfy my sweet tooth and a great place to just hangout with friends! I love the red bean bingsoo so much! I always get it when I visit, and it is worth it everytime. I heard that the yogurt bingsoo is actually the most popular, so I'll try it next time. Their bubble tea and gelato are really good too. I tried the kiwi gelato one time and it was delicious! Breeze has a really relaxing atmosphere that's great if you're just catching up with friends, or if you just need a place to read or study (they have free wifi) I definitely recommend it!
(5)Daniel H.
The atmosphere here us great. They offer samples of some of the baked good. I ordered the bulgogi quesadilla and a cappuccino. The quesadilla was very good. The coffee was pretty good. We also ordered a macaron gift set. The store was very clean 1/1 stars the service was great 1/1 star the food was pretty good however my wife did really like the macarons. So I will give 4/5 stars. I would revisit after trying others in area.
(4)Peter K.
I went here to get a birthday cake for my 1 year old son plus some other pastries. The cake (Green Tea fresh cream cake) was delicious! We also got some Red Bean doughnuts and pastries which were also very good. We ordered over $30 worth of stuff so they threw in some pastries for free -- probably stuff from the day before but they were still good. :) Never eaten here in person -- I'd feel too much like a FOB if I did that.
(4)Nicole L.
Wow there are some stiff competitions in Annandale with all these bakeries springing up along the way. I had not visited Breeze simply because it was at the end of the strip but good thing it was next to Yechon. Going into Breeze was like stepping into an Asian interpretation of Western decor, in particular French it just seemed like some over-the-top fantasy. It was kind of surreal. The quality of the baked goods were the same to me - Korean-style. The fruity bing-soo was refreshing with lots of fresh fruits and it was not too sweet. I was particularly intrigued by the grape flavored cake with nuts in the middle. It was very interesting.
(3)Troy M.
A korean style bakery. Lots of baked goods to choose from as well as an ice cream bar. Stepping inside this establishment was like being back in Seoul again. Clean establishment, friendly staff. I had a sugar twist donut that was ok, tiramisu was kind of boring. Also bought the pumpkin roll...not really "pumpkin", more like just a sweet roll.
(3)Jason C.
nice little coffee/bakery shop... after dinner at yechon, stop by here to get some rest from eating too much and to digest the dinner with some hold/cold drinks. the layout is nice, it's large, has second floor if you need more room. the parking is shared with yechon, so it can be little hectic... so be mindful.
(3)Kelsi G.
Not as good as Shilla in terms of food, but the atmosphere is definitely perfect for meeting up with large groups, studying, or for a dessert stop after dinner. Their bubble teas are decent but expensive. The baked goods are okay as well, but I would go to Shilla if I wanted fresh breads. The desserts in the glass case are actually pretty good, but again, expensive. But get the ones in the LEFT case, the ones in the right (macarons, chocolate covered oreos...) aren't worth it. In fact the macaron I had was hard and not even remotely similar to how a macaron should taste. They have a wide variety of gelato flavors, but the gelato itself is just okay. It's not really creamy enough to be gelato for me, it tastes more like ice cream. Their yogurt bingsoo is good, but Shilla's/Le Matin de Paris has better ones. I haven't tried their cooked savory food here yet, but I have heard it's actually pretty good. Maybe next time I'll try the bulgogi quesadilla and update my review! Overall, I love Breeze for the combination of its atmosphere, free wi-fi, and wide variety of eating options, but the food itself isn't amazing. Also college students get 10% off if you show your ID!
(4)Will C.
#190 Yes, Breeze stocks typical asian bakery goods, BUT THEY'RE OPEN UNTIL 12AM for late night munchies. After 9pm, everything made with yeast is 50% off. Which is awesome. If you arrive at 9:15 pm and discover that all the doughnuts, twist rolls, and other delicious Asian pastries are gone. What did you expect? Asians have a nose for good eats and good deals. They also sell several varities of gelato and bubble tea. And there are plenty of tables for mingling the night away. Like Yechon and Honey Pig, it's the outrageous late night hours that keep late night owls like me coming back.
(4)Chelsea W.
Wow! What a sweet find! Daughter brought me here this morning, I am visiting from New Mexico. I had. Java chip frappe, yum! Tok home some coconut macaroons. After reading some of the reviews wishing I had some of the red bean bing-soo, which is a fav of mine, will have to go back, oh darn!
(5)Monica L.
I would like to give more than 1 star but regardless of how good the food, drinks or atmosphere is; CUSTOMER SERVICE IS HORRIBLE. I can not believe how rude and unfriendly the employees are!!!
(1)Seyran C.
I felt like a kid in a candy store upon entering this place. All of the sweet and savory pastries were so carefully and beautifully packaged. One can't help but run from pastry to pastry touching them, picking them up, ascertaining the ingredients...etc. I arrived with my boyfriend on a lazy sunday late morning, we chose three things to share between the two of us: 1. Something resembling a panko breaded croque monsieur filled with scrambled eggs, meat, and cheese: this was very heavy but had good flavor. I only wish it had been served warm. 2. Curry bread: This was saucy on top and delish. Very subtle curry flavor, not overwhelming at all. 3. Something resembling a twisted churro dipped in white doughnut cream and rolled around on white cake crumbs. Overall, very pleased with all three, and will definitely try the gelato next time (looks soooo good!).
(4)Christy W.
A lot of seats. Nice made bread. Free wifi.
(4)Marc M.
Delightful chocolate cake. Very subtle light taste that was not overly sweet. It's the kind of cake that you can eat at the end of a big meal and not feel like you're going into a coma. I think that has a lot to do with the lower sugar content and the very heavily whipped cream that is airy and delightful to someone who is more accustomed to heavy handed American versions. The only criticism is that they put pear chunks in the cake which was very weird. Had to pull them out in order to enjoy my cake.
(4)Yuvia M.
So disappointing. After reading the reviews I was excited to try out their baked goods. We stopped by one evening after dinner with some friends. I ordered a pistachio cake and my husband ordered a green tea cake. Both were tasteless. They were sugary but mine did not take like pistachio at all and his didn't taste like green tea. In fact you could have argued we were eating the same thing even though the cakes looked different. I don't recall what our friends ordered but we tasted their treats and it was disappointing as well. Would not be going back. Such a shame.
(2)Lily H.
Breeze is a really nice place to hang out, especially during the warmer weather when you can relax and catch up with friends on the outdoor balcony upstairs. Nevertheless, the inside is clean, nicely decorated and has a great atmosphere to hang out. They have a variety of baked goods and I like that they offer little sample bites of the self-serve breads/pastries. The bing soo (shaved ice) is really good but they tend to add inconsistent amounts of condensed milk each time, at least in my experience. Lately I've been getting Affogatos - The espresso is perfect and goes wonderfully with their gelato, specifically the nocciola flavor. The service is good since they are quick to come up with your order. The staff is really nice and they don't mind giving you samples of all the different kinds of gelato either.
(5)Hien P.
I stopped by here after I went to Yechon. The place is huge with an upstairs seating area. I got the green tea smoothie and the mocha cake. It was decent- probably wouldn't order it again though. My boyfriend ordered a latte and said it was good. Somewhat of a let down after our scrumptious meal at Yechon. Left with no bakery items.
(2)Neha P.
I had ordered a custom birthday cake for my sons birthday. It was one of the butter cream sheet cakes. We had 16 kids for the birthday and I needed up throwing half of the cake unbeaten by the kids. It was by far the worst cake I have had. Also, The color on the icing would not come off the hand or mouth inspire of washing with soap. My advice would be to stick to the ready made cake and place order for special occasions somewhere else. It was a big disappointment.
(1)Krista B.
Bf took me here for dessert after Korean BBQ. I had their gelato which was just ok. He had some oreo thing which was kind of hard and dry. My gelato was a bit too sweet- I prefer the flavor to shine through rather than just straight sugar, but it hit the dessert spot. But they had a large variety of pastries- a few with samples! Their coffee drinks looked elaborate and fun. Next time I want to try the other desserts!
(3)FunnyGirl Z.
For the atmosphere of a great little meeting place, 5 stars. There are a few bakery items here I love, but the rest are so-so in comparison to Korean bakeries in the area. My favorite is the fresh cream stick, which comes double-packed - delicious! I also love their frozen yogurt, which I haven't had at other Korean bakery places, but in taste and freshness, is comparable, if not better, imo, to/than Pinkberry's - you just don't have any selection as there are just 1 or 2 flavors (I always get the plain without fruit). Not sure how their bing-soo compares to Shilla's, but it is good enough for my family to keep coming back.
(4)Jessica L.
It's nice that this place is open late, but other than that this is your average Korean bakery. Very similar to Shilla bakery in terms of what they offer. I did enjoy the atmosphere - there are two levels as well as an outdoor patio on the second level. I myself got their green tea gelato which was pretty good, but when I tried some of my friends' desserts I wasn't that impressed. The Oreo "cheesecake" tasted like marshmallow fluff, the fruit tart had whip cream as opposed to traditional pastry cream, and another one of their Oreo cakes (forget the exact name) had corn flakes in it, which gave it a very strange flavor! They also only accept credit cards at a $5 minimum. Nice late night hangout, but stick with the gelato and bingsoo options!
(3)Charlotte S.
I'd give this 0 (yes, ZERO) stars if I could, but unfortunately, Yelp doesn't have that feature. Update: I was just here the other day, strolling through their spic -and-span interior and bought the "cinnamon walnut ring" bread, and since it didn't even have the name of the bread labeled, I had to ask. Like usual, and with any other Korean food establishment, whether it be a grocery or a cafe, NO INGREDIENTS ARE LISTED AND THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO EXPIRATION DATES WHATSOEVER!!!! Can you see where this is headed? So I get home and slice all the breads, which is a very hard feat since the bread is as hard as a ROCK. I wrap/cover them to eat next morning since this is about 10:00PM (why does Annandale have to be so far away?). Next morning, there is MOLD, of every texture and color on the cinnamon walnut bread!!!! I am mortified and very angry about my purchase, especially when they go for like $4.00-$6.00 a roll. I doubt I can do anything about it since they DON'T EVEN GIVE RECEIPTS (once again, a classic hallmark of Korean establishments)!!! My mom happened to eat one of the pieces last night and she assumed some white stuff was undercooked yeast (which another reviewer pointed out), but now we are convinced it's MOLD! Also, their strawberry roll cake, which I happen to enjoy very much, was strange this time. I bought 2 rolls and they were very different in weight. The reason? They're probably VERY careless with their measurements and actual baking. I'm not sure what kind of business they think they're running but it's a BAKERY. What they are supposed to do is make bread. As uniformly as possible, with the same ingredients/recipe for the same bread, which they fail miserably at. Unless you guys want to get sick and regret your buys, STAY AWAY!
(1)Tom N.
Breeze is pretty awesome for several reasons. I love the comfortable seating areas, both downstairs and up. The Korean pastries are all labelled with the ingredients in English. They serve coffee-free latte in several flavors (try the taro.) Also a great place to have dessert before dinner when the line at Yechon is ridiculous.
(5)Ji Y.
I went to meet some friends for dinner at a restaurant next to this bakery. After dinner, we all wanted to go somewhere quieter to have some coffee and chat. We saw that there was a bakery next door and decided to go there. I have never heard of this bakery but there was a lot of space upstairs and downstairs to sit. Often times, I went to Shila bakery and found myself waiting to find a seat. The selection of bakery good was a lot. Everything looked so good! I bought some few bakery goods and ordered myself a fruit bingsoo. It was delicious! Overall, this place was good! I am so happy that I found another bakery place to go while in Va!
(4)Wayne L.
I am a big fan of Breeze, and because there's not that many (that I know of) Korean bakery/cafes in the area, my friends and I usually make Breeze our spot. Breeze is a great place to hang out and chill. They have two floors and a outdoor patio upstairs. Plenty of places to sit. The entire interior is very clean, well-lit, and contemporary. Pleasing to the eye. As for the bakery aspect, Breeze delivers. When compared to say, Shilla, I feel like that Shilla uses a bit too much cream in their breads/cakes. Breeze also allows you to sample some of the breads as well, good for those not sure what they want or just want to try new things. The bubble tea at Breeze is pretty good - I ordered a java chip and added boba to it, and it was nice and chewy. Last time I was at Shilla, their boba was way too hard. Ruined the drink for me. Bingsoo here is solid, and I can safely say that after having been to Korea and having bingsoo there. Even bingsoo in LA is amazing. Breeze delivers on that end, and they have several options for bingsoo - fruits, red bean, etc. They have a cup size, which is the max I'm willing to eat without feeling too full. To wrap up my kinda long review, come to Breeze to chill, drink some decent beverages, have some baked goods, and eat the bingsoo. No disappointments here for me.
(4)Kristine V.
Never disappoint me. One of my favorite places. I always come here with friends and family. They have good boba tea and desserts. Dont forget to try their gelato too!!
(4)Nini J.
I adore this place. It's open pretty late for a bakery, its near all the Korean BBQ spots and Karaoke places and the staff is always very friendly. They have such a wide variety of delicate, pretty, tasty, cutely designed desserts as well as breads, cakes and buns you can take home with you.
(5)Paul Y.
Always love coming here with friends for late night dessert and such. Love the environment and setting. Def. recommend the frozen yogurt and bing so. :D
(4)Benjamin Y.
I'd like to say that this place is awesome. The general manager always greets my girlfriend and I in person. Also, he always make sure we're taken care of even we're only getting a cup of coffee, tea, or bingsoo. There's one weird dude that's kind of rude but it's no big deal. Their gelatos & are amazing too. Last but not least, I am sure they have the best interior design among other bakeries near Washington, DC.
(5)Lili K.
Cute cafe, and it's pretty new. Two stories-they definitely need to bust out the board games as you eat their bingsoo and sip on their white chocolate mochas, however. Good ambiance, friendly service, and a great place to chat for hours after a satisfying meal at Honey Pig!
(4)Meredith H.
This review is strictly for the gelato, which is some of the BEST I've had in NoVA. This place is BUSY, so if things seem rushed, don't take it personally. The pistachio gelato is MINDBLOWING.
(4)Eric O.
Right next to Yechon Bing-soo: fresh fruit, sweet froyo Lots of seating, yay! OR Very clean and bright Lots of fobs all around you Pretty desserts, yay!
(4)Vinh D.
I wish Breeze started another franchise too. I used to go to Starbucks but I have been coming here since it open a couple of years ago. This place is a nice place to go study, hang out with friends, and enjoy a dessert/drink. It The interior is clean with stylish modern decor and the staff is friendly greeting you. In other words, it is not as "FOBBY" like the other Asian businesses in the Annandale area. Perhaps resemble more of modern Korea. The place is unique because it has an upper level with a patio. In the summer time or when it gets warm, you can enjoy the outdoors. As for the actual food, it seem like any other Korean bakery with cutesy cakes, bun snacks, bingsoo, and gelato. They seem comparable with its rival Shilla Bakery. The gelato seem to be better but that is my opinion. I would like to try other when I have a chance. I would recommend people check it out. This place is definitely worth the 5 stars.
(5)Sal A.
Cute place and great service! Our new late night hangout! I had the peach smoothie with lychee and it hit the spot! My friend enjoyed a slice of cheesecake and hot tea but complained about the uncomfortable chairs but that won't keep us from coming back!
(4)Kimberly H.
There is a vast diversity of baked goods, drinks, gelato, ice cream, boba tea, coffee/lattes, desserts and even hot foods I think. They give a 10% student discount for select items as well. They also have Bing Soo, which is a Korean shaved ice dessert with fresh fruit, red beans and mochi. It's delicious and filling! It is open very late. There are 2 stories to this place, including a covered rooftop. Very modern/Pinkberry type interior design. It can get pretty loud, because there are a lot of people that eat here. It's a great casual place to go to for dessert after dinner. Or even for a late night snack. Definitely recommended!
(4)Wanting M.
My favorite Asian bakery! Not only do they have amazing bread and adorable cakes, their bubble tea, frozen yogurt, gelato, and bingsoo are all super delicious!! It's so rare to find a place where they have all of that and everything tastes superb too. Love the selection. I pay a visit to this place every time I'm in the area. It's especially convenient since they open until midnight everyday and until 2am Fri & Sat. The place is super cute and has an upstairs & balcony area, making it a great place to chill with friends or as a date location! LOVE BREEZE :)
(5)Vinnie T.
Atmosphere and food are both relatively good. However, the ONE thing I cannot tolerate is the service of the employees there, especially the young lady who works the cash register. She is extremely unfriendly and is never patient with the customers. It's one thing to tell the customers politely to not sit on the center table when there is food there, but another to yell at them when there is no food there and the service at the register is extremely slow causing customers to not want to stand. I don't know why I keep coming back when the service never changes, but for sure, this will be the last time I go back.
(1)MS K.
I love cafes so naturally this was in my to go places - i finally went with the hubby and a girlfriend just to chill, and another time with my family. the ambiance and soft noise level - this is a nice girl bonding place or to go with a group. my first dessert experience here wasn't that good - i had the chocolate oreo cake and it was too sweet. the serving is for sharing. the gelato bing soo is good, it's my back up dessert. this place is definitely staying in my list. ps - small parking space so if you go with a group it is better to carpool.
(4)Alan V.
The owner of this place must have failed Econ 101. $6.50 for a bingsoo without red bean (which is $1 extra)? And $5.50 for a small cup of yogurt?? This is the most overpriced dessert place I've ever been to. The bingsoo was nothing special to justify such a steep price. Price vs. Demand optimization, hello?? The fruit bingsoo has canned pineapple, few piecces of kiwi, canteloup and orange, and 5 small pieces of mochi on top of a giant bowl of plain ice. Where's the condensed milk?? Granted the ambiance is quite nice and I would maybe bring a hot date to this place to show her that I'm a big baller, but you won't see me coming back with my friends!
(2)Jess H.
Pretty sizeable selection of breads and pastries. I was just so happy to finally see an Asian bakery after so long! Love the look of the place...the upstairs deck would be a fun place to hang out. Wasn't a fan of their shaved ice selection. I prefer to choose my own combo of toppings. And their boba was waaaaaaay too expensive at $4.25 each. Wtf??? Boba should never be more than $3.75, tops, and that's only if it's orgasmically good.
(4)Nancy N.
It's a cute place to hang out.... Bakery is alright, nothing special.. Sweets are very light but I think this is how korean bakeries are. I have a huge sweet tooth so this doesn't do me any justice. However, it is a very cute hangout spot.
(2)Phil L.
Wooo hoo, this place is freaking huge! Upstairs seating, downstairs seating, and yes of course baked goods while you wait for your Korean BBQ. Did I mention they give free samples of their food as well? If you're looking for a pastry heaven, this is it.
(4)Su K.
Dolce, Shilla & Le Matin were my go-to spots for dessert after stuffing my face at the myriad of Korean food places in Annandale. I hadn't heard of Breeze Bakery Cafe until recently and initially, I didn't think it was a Korean bakery based on the name. Le Matin, Dolce - those names make sense b/c Koreans like fancy - but Breeze? Koreans can't say Breeze. Contrary to what Team America World Police would have you believe, Koreans aren't ronery. But we do have problems with peelings and pucking. Z is another sound that Koreans can't do - in fact, Koreans call the letter Z, jet. So zoo = Jew, zone = jone, and breeze = bleej (pronounced buh-lee-juh). This reminds me of a fun story from when I was a kid. One day, my dad said that we would be going to buh-lee-jee point for a family outing the following day. Buh-lee-jee is how Koreans say the word bridge. So I thought, "Bridge point. That sounds cool." Imagine my surprise when we got to Bridge Point and there was no bridge. I looked at the sign and it was Breezy Point. Yup, Koreans say breezy and bridge the exact same way. Food - Pretty typical Korean bakery offerings: bingsoo, perishable baked goods kept at room temperature, coffee that ranges in taste from horrible to Taster's Choice. What sets this place apart is 1) their gelato, which is actually pretty good and 2) their samples. Now, Shilla and all the other bakeries have some samples, but nothing like this place. You could seriously fill yourself up on the myriad of samples and buy a cake/bread out of courtesy and it'll set you back $1.75. The bingsoo will run you about $8, $10 for ones topped with gelato. If you're a fan of pot bingsoo (red bean bingsoo), you either have to order the one that's explicitly called pot bingsoo or pay $0.99 for them to add it. the fruit bingsoo actually has fresh fruit rather than a can of Dole mixed fruit plopped on top. Location - Open till midnight but right next door to Yechon so the parking lot can be packed. Two levels with a patio upstairs. Service - They really do a good job of refilling their samples. While we were there, they refilled the samples when each of the trays were anywhere from 10-25% full. This is very unKorean of them. My new favorite spot in Koreandale to get dessert. If the parking lot wasn't such a cluster at random hours of the day (can't blame people for getting Yechon cravings at random hours), this place would be perfect.
(4)J C.
I only had one item here but it deserves 5 stars for that. For those familiar with the Malaysian bakery chain known as RotiBoy, this place is a winner. Their RotiBoy-like bread is the best that I've had outside of Malaysia, and I even ate it one-day old. Great crisp, coffee-flavored topping and butter inside. Delicious!
(5)Jake K.
I came here after another stuff-fest at Yechon for a bit of dessert following some cajoling from The Wife. After going inside, I suddenly understood why the parking lot has become reminiscent of a butcher shop dumpster. Inside, there are plenty of things to eat that can entice a customer to return on many different occasions. Personally, I had two scoops of gelato - the chococlate-hazelnut and pistachio flavors. The gelato was very creamy and solid - reminded me of the streets of Rome when I last had gelato. However, I'd be snob if I tried to make a comparison so I'll say that it's certainly worth eating here in the States. The pastries and other cakes made The Wife and I promise ourselves that we'll be back - the upstairs porch should be a treat now that the weather has cooled off.
(4)Anne C.
I think people definitely come here b/c of the great location next to yechon (convenience) and the ambiance is nice. However, I've been here multiple times in the last few weeks and honestly, the bread selection is really lacking and doesn't taste as good as shila. Their bingsoos are expensive and that gelato bingsoo is one little scoop of gelato with almost all shaved ice and some fruit. I wouldn't get this again, BUT the saver of this spot is their gelato. I would just get the scoop of gelato by itself (not bingsoo)...the hazelnut is really good!! I would also try the yogurt bingsoo so I might get that next time!
(3)Kat S.
This place is awesome! They have everything your heart desires, from paninis to gelato to soup-everything! Their hot chocolate is out of this world.
(5)Miriam W.
Think you can't fit in even one more bite after dinner at Yechon? That's what I thought, until I walked into Breeze, a Korean bakery and cafe, and saw the beautifully displayed cakes, pastries and gelatos they make here. Oh my. The samples of cakes on the center island will give you little taste of some of the offerings. Delicious little cakes, good espresso, and a nice seating area make this a must stop.
(4)Xinyi T.
I normally don't have much interaction with the staff there until this time and I was shocked at how unprofessional the girls at the register was. The first girl took my card and saw someone she knew and switched with the girl next to her immediately so she could talk to her friend. The new girl starts swiping my card and I said oh I have a membership here can I give you my info. She goes I already swiped and we don't give pts after the transaction so you can't get your pts this time. I was pretty shocked by her response... I mean it's not a big deal but the way she handled it was just very unprofessional. I'm taking off a star because of this experience. Still the drinks are good and the gelato is good. If you have a membership remember to tell them immediately cause they will not take the time to even offer to give you your pts
(3)Julie P.
There are two NECESSITIES when you come here: Yogurt Bingsoo, Sweet Potato Cake. Anything else and everything else is comparable to any other bakery around and about Annandale. Personally I like their yogurt bingsoo much better than Shilla's because the yogurt is a little less tart but is the fresh-creaminess you're looking for in yogurt. The sweet potato cake is creamy and soft, with just the right combination of cake and sweet potato filling. Definitely waaay better than shilla's cakes over-stuffed with cream. If you're like me and like fruity, refreshing drinks, they also have their various lemonades ( LOVE the watermelon, but it's only seasonal- kiwi is also good ^0^ ) The main reason why I prefer Breeze over Shilla: CUSTOMER SERVICE. The people at the counter are a LOT friendlier than most of the counter people at shilla. Oh and the outside patio is a plus~ ;P
(5)Henry R.
After our meals at Yechon next door, my girlfriend and I hit up this place to check out the desserts and drinks. I have been here several times and i adore this place. It is trendy, modern, and very well decorated. It has two floors, with more seatings on the second floor and an open outdoor patio. The bakery goods itself was pretty good as does the drinks. Albeit a bit on the pricey side compared to Shilla bakery and smaller in size. The macaroons are the smallest i have seen! But the qualities are fresh and it tasted good. Will definitely be back if I am in the area again.
(4)Natasha S.
This place is great. They have a great variety of goodies and frozen desserts. I came here with a group of 12 on a busy Saturday night. We were able to place orders, and find a large enough table without the hassle. The bing soo is good and huge. I just ordered the plain red bean, but next time will go with another flavor. The baked goods looked great and while I didn't try them, I would definitely love to next time.
(4)Jessica W.
I don't think you can find a better Korean style bakery than this one.
(5)Angie T.
I wish they would start opening more places like this around the area and have them stay open slightly longer. Next to Shila Bakery this is one of my favorite places to go on a Friday night. My favorite thing to get here is the gelato or bing soo, or you can have the best of both worlds and get a gelato bing soo! The gripes that I do have about this place is that the prices are slightly higher than Shila Bakery but parking is just as bad. The only difference is that if you can't find parking at Breeze at least there's street parking. The restaurant is much larger than Shila so it's much more inviting to go into and sit and hang out. And during the warmer weather they have outdoor deck seating. My take is this place is a really great hang out spot, but Shila Bakery still has the better baked goods.
(4)Michelle L.
Out of all the Korean bakeries especially around the NOVA area, I love this place. Yes, This place is better than Shilla Their breads, pastries, and boba teas are soo tastey and it's not too sweet. It's hard to find bakeries that arent overloaded with sugar. Also, theie customer service is Really cute. Once you walkin they welcome you and even after you leave they tell you to have a good day. Sweet, right? I recommend their Taro Boba and Green Tea Boba; their Red bean buns; and their amazing gelatos. :)
(3)Jean S.
The pastries are not the best here nor is their pat-bing-soo however their yogurt bingsoo is solid. Definitely the ambiance is the best in Annandale for hanging out and most spacious. They have a nice outdoor patio upstairs which is awesome for the summers
(3)Sam Y.
Very cute Korean bakery! I usually end up getting the taro smoothie. It's probably one of the better places to get boba in the area. It's creamy and icy and delicious! I've tried many of their other flavors as well and they were all pretty good. The bread is pretty standard for most Korean bakeries ranging from the sweet breads to ones with veggies and meats. They usually have samples set up for customers to taste so they can decide what to get.There are a bunch of other things to try as well such as bing soo (shaved ice), gelato, coffee/tea, sandwiches and beautifully decorated cakes. The decor is very cute inside. They have a lot of tables so people can sit down and chat or study/read. There is also an usptairs section for customers only if more space is needed. One of my favorite places to visit when I'm craving something sweet.
(4)Bryan R.
I can't complain about this place. The food is great, the drinks are tasty, and the staff is very friendly. Parking isn't a big problem either. The only thing is that I don't have an urge to go back to this place. There's just nothing special about the place. It's just mediocre.
(3)Tiffany L.
I was really excited to try Korean shaved ice (bing soo) for the first time! It was a disappointment though. I know it is dessert, but the shaved ice was way too sweet, and the entire thing was pink... Why was it pink? We headed over to Shilla Bakery right afterwards. SO MUCH BETTER!
(2)Wonder K.
can't go wrong with this place.. Parking could be a problem sometimes.. Nice porch sitting area in the 2nd floor..
(5)Victoria Z.
In love! While we waited for our paninis in this very popular bakery I took the liberty of walking around all the fresh baked breads and tried one of each of the samples. Ok, I tried two of some. Delicious breads, delicious desserts, delicious sandwiches. If I were in this area more often I would quickly become a regular.
(5)Monica A.
O my gah, this place is amazing. I'm surprised I haven't been kicked out for eating so many samples. I love going here and stocking up on their walnut bread--which is so moist and flavorful.
(4)Jennie C.
Gotta get your bingsoo on! This place has it all: cakes, cupcakes, cake rolls, macaroons, popsicles, ice cream, croissants, pastries, smoothies, coffee, tea, etc. You won't have a hard time finding anything to eat! I love the fact you can sample some of the breads, especially for Westerners who may not understand some of the interesting ones, like crabmeat with cheese pastry (yeah, I'm still confused about that one) or jalapeno bacon rolls. They have a frequent member card and they give student discounts (I believe from 5-7pm). All-around great place to eat something sweet!
(4)Lia M.
Was not sure what would be offered at a Korean bakery, because I had never been to one. But Breeze has a ton of offerings - drinks, sweets, gelato, etc. I think I know where my birthday cake is coming from.... Since they had so many pastry/cake samples, I decided to go with the gelato. My favorite cake was an orange cake - absolutely loved it. The gelato was delicious - I had the chocolate chip and my friend had strawberry and we shared. Each was very fresh and creamy and was probably the best gelato I've had. I did not think staff was overly friendly. I loved the decor - super modern and trendy, and reminded me of gelato shops I visited overseas. Plenty of seating and I can see myself returning with a book or magazine and having some coffee and pastry or gelato.
(5)Amanda B.
No late night jaunt to Yechon would be complete without a stop at Breeze Bakery Cafe. Just when you think you couldn't eat another bite...the bakery calls to you like a beacon in the night. I LOVE the cream cheese pound cake. I am almost embarrassed to admit that I ate the entire loaf myself over the course of a week. ALMOST. But it's just that good. People that aren't familiar with asian baked goods might be a little thrown off when they taste some of the things. In general, asian treats aren't as tooth-rottingly sweet as american treats. If you're lucky, there will be samples--they're usually gone by the time I get there late at night though. But the prices are so reasonable here, there's no excuse not to try something new. Just make sure you leave some pound cake for me!
(4)Grace C.
This review is just for the fruit bing soo (shaved ice). The fruit was fine, but the whole thing was doused in this really artificial-tasting "fruit" sauce/syrup, and it was just not enjoyable to eat because of that weird, fake flavor. It would've been better if they had just stuck to normal condensed milk.
(2)Albert S.
very nice atmosphere, for hangout. Bing soo not that big.
(3)Lily Z.
I really liked the tranquil setting at Breeze. There were also plenty of seats on the first and second levels, so you don't have to wait for a table like Shila. The baked goods were reasonably priced and there were plenty of samples to try. I got a tasty strawberry roll ($3.50) and a corn flavored bread ($4.50). The green tea gelato was not too sweet and had a strong matcha flavor. The mango smoothie was quite expensive at $5 each and tasted like something I could easily whip up at home.
(4)JR R.
Tucked away in Annandale next to Yechon, this is a perfect place for some coffee and pastry. Cute decorations no matter the time of year. Heart warming place.
(4)phleg m.
Cashiers are handling food without washing hands -- dirty cash to handling your food and back to cash and back to food. A lot of cute but unfriendly girls / have no idea how they are able to survive without acknowledging or talking to other humans... Great outdoor seating.
(3)Alex H.
I've been the Yechon, the Korean restaurant next door, more than 5 times, but never ventured across the parking lot to the Breeze Bakery Cafe. After reading the reviews of several friends, I decided to give Breeze a try. I used to frequent Shilla, but always felt like an intruder when I visit there. When I entered Breeze, I heard a big 'hello'. Never happened at Shilla. That was a welcoming sound. The baked good are nicely laid out. They have many of the Korean baked good standards - Red Bean pastries galore. They had a few unique items. My favorite was the bun filled with sweet potato. There are too many goodies to mention here. On Saturday, they had little baskets of samples; that makes it easy to find a new favorite; that's how I found the sweet potato bun. I visited Saturday and again on Sunday and enjoyed my visit there. Breeze is large, nicely laid out, has a rooftop patio, and most importantly, appreciates your business.
(4)Emily M.
I've been going to Yechon for years, and even watched this place being built, but still never bothered to go inside...until this weekend. I has been hesitant to go in, mostly b/c I was ignorant of the baking prowess of Koreans, but the steady stream of patrons going in and out finally lured me in. What a treat this place was! They have shelves and shelves of all sorts of interesting treats, most of them heavily French influenced with a bit of Asian flair. Think insanely good looking cream or custard filled brioche right next to an equally good looking mochi & red bean filled fried thing. My favorite part of the whole set up was the free samples that were next to just about every item that was out on display. No more "man, that looks good/strange, I wonder what it tastes like"; with the samples, it's a whole heck of a lot easier to figure out if that good/strange thing is good, strange, or some combination of the two. They make almost everything in house, including the ice cream (I asked). And it's super cheap too! We bought a small pineapple cake, a custard brioche thing and a fruit & cream filled somethingorother (a technical term) and the total was $7! Hello, Annandale, I will feast upon your offerings of delicious Korean noms. Yes, please.
(4)Douglas W.
Stop by for desert and coffee or tea. They had lots of free samples of their various cakes. We had a lot of fun trying them all out. I had a good cafe Americano. I was too full from my meal at Yechon so I couldn't possibly try the gelato, cookies or any of the beautiful pastries in the cases but if the samples were any indication I will have to come back to try them. They have plenty of tables for you to sit and enjoy your treats and the great vibe. Check it out.
(4)Kathy F.
Wow looks so pretty inside! The decorations are fab and the baked goods look really fresh. My only complaint is that I noticed the workers were leaving baked goods uncovered and in the public area.... Ordered a bing soo and it was pretty good. Not sure I love it more then Shilla but nice place to stop by.
(4)Albert L.
Breeze is a nice Korean cafe where you can chill out with a bunch of friends. It's larger than Shilla (which is a good thing), and they have an upstairs and downstairs. The patio section upstairs is great in the warmer months. The decoration and layout is cheerful in Breeze, especially with that tree in the middle of the lobby. Staff is generally cheerful and patient. The coffee drinks are good, and the cakes/gelato/breads are very good as well. Some items tend to be a bit on the pricier side, but that's how it goes for some of the specialty stuff that you won't find in other bakeries. They lay out some of the pastries, so that's a nice way to entice customers to buy full products. Their Bingsu is pretty good as well, though some of my friends say they prefer Shilla's. Overall, Breeze is a great place to kill some time or to grab a dessert after dinner with friends.
(4)Rob M.
Ali vs. Frazier. Tyson vs. Holyfield. Breeze vs. Shilla. That last one might go down in history as the greatest slugfest of all. Right now, I'd give a slight edge to Shilla as far as eats, but Breeze takes the cake for cool decor and ambiance (and for staying open later). But really, I don't care which place ends up reigning supreme as the king of Annandale Korean bakeries, as long as the bing soo keeps getting topped, the cream buns keep getting creamed, and those samples keep coming by the tray-full.
(4)Scarlette T.
this place is alright, i think at least half a star leaks over here because sometimes i have to wait for yechon next door so i reluctantly spend a lackadaisical x amount of minutes here anxious to get to my real meal. that said, i've had a bunch of their pastries and gastaeras. oh, and their pahtbingsoo and gelato. the pistachio is decent, the pahtbingsoo i had was unimpressive, and the pastries are hit or miss. yes they have great hours and i have yet to check out their outdoor patio. never ventured upstairs, i am curious. register folk are nice, pretty quick about things. will try to well, try, their coffee/drinks next time. we'll see...
(3)Rita S.
Korean gem in Annandale! What a nice surprise ot find this place. The decor is absolutely adorable, staff very pleasant. The upstairs terrace is a lot of fun. A great late-night place in Annandale. Bingsoo was divine! Can't comment on the bakery items. Only negative on first visit with the bathroom... needed maintenance.
(4)Lucy X.
The interior decor of this place is really nice and I love how it has two floors. But what I really love is all the free samples they have around of the bakery goodies, haha. Their cakes are really good, especially the green tea cake and pistachio cake. Also enjoy their bingsoo + froyo combo, always! Korean bakeries never fail.
(4)Mosa S.
Id give this place 4 starts but on 2 separate occasions the same cashier tried shorting me my change. I looked in his eyes and could clearly tell he was lying. I could understand a onetime honest mistake but it was so obvious even his face turned red when i called him out. Anyways, im really impressed with this place in terms of cleanliness, layout, decor and variety. Everything iv had was good, my only gripe is the prices are kinda of high, not on everything but simple things like a bag of tea in hot water for example. They used to have this peanut cream pastry that i always bought but then disappeared and haven't seen it since. All in all i really like this place and def a plus their open till midnight.
(3)Boon K.
So many selection of pastry to choose from and so many you can sample. Great place to just go and catch up with friends and people watch.
(3)Ameera C.
Love love love this place! Wonderful atmosphere and great seating! Their bing soo is huuuuge and absolutely delicious! Everything I have tried so far has been great, I always keep going back!
(5)Tiger C.
You will find this place to be a legit bakery because first off, $5 minimum for any credit card use. How can you beat that? Bottom floor has got the quiet sitting room on the right and the baked goods to the left. All different kinds of bread here, red bean, cakes, sweet, not sweet, and they look like they are all fresh. Have had the gelato/ice cream here, and have to say that the mango is a good top off after KBBQ. Upstairs is where the action is and it is a who's who of who's who that is who. Seems like this is a regulars spot, the recommendation is to get in with them or find a new bakery spot. Lively atmosphere on the top floor and it is spacious enough to converse and relax after an epic night at the KBBQ. This bakery is like the rehab pool in Vegas after a long night.
(3)Audrey L.
My mom loves this place for their House Topping frozen yogurt. This place is inexpensive compared to Shilla Bakery, but I must say their breads aren't as great as Shilla's. The best part of Breeze is the atmosphere and decor. This is a good place to go to with a group of friends or family members for some frozen yogurt or gelato. Their cakes are alright.
(3)Samnang M.
Great bakery and coffee shop. The atmosphere and decor is great. Comparable to Shilla bakery. There is more space and doesn't get as crowded as Shilla does. Less variety on pastries.
(4)Juliet K.
pretty good korean bakery. while it is in the same genre as Shila, i still think they are pretty different since the actual baked goods they offer i think are different. shila def has the more traditional korean stuff, whereas breeze has more different flavored roll cakes, and some other breakfast like items. they ALWAYS have samples which are fun to eat. their gelato definitely does not mean boccato in arlington. but their bing soo is huge and they have lots of other dessert options. plus its open pretty late and i think they have wifi as well.
(4)Maggina K.
I am always weary about giving a five star review, mostly because I have been in the restaurant business before and I have high expectations. But Breeze is pretty efficient with their "vibrating button" system that tells you your food is ready. It really helps on Friday and Saturday nights when the place is packed. The people are really nice and no matter how busy they are, they don't rush you when you don't know what you want. Now for the desserts...walking into the bakery makes me want to eat everything because they are all so beautifully crafted. Although I did feel like their cakes a little overpriced (~$25 for a small, 6 inch round cake), everything else seemed to be pretty well priced for this area. Taro smoothie- Nothing too special, the powder that a lot of bubble tea places use, but tasty none the less. I do like that they blend their bubble tea smoothies, a lot of places in this area just gives you a watery drink with your bubbles. Gelato- I am ABSOLUTELY obsessed with their tiramisu gelato. SO creamy and delicious with just the right amount of espresso taste. Pistachio was meh, had better. Fruit cream puff- Looked beautiful in the cake display, although the cream puffs were good, the fruit was not as fresh as they looked. The kiwi was kind of mushy. All in all, I have to say that Breeze Cafe is a wonderful hidden jem, tucked away in a little corner that I would have never thought to look. While luminated by Yechon's obnoxious neon lights and blocked by the 7 Eleven around the corner, Breeze's decor was very tasteful and welcoming, makes it a great little hang out. Can't wait until the weather gets even warmer so we can check out their deck upstairs.
(5)Emi K.
This is the place to go if you are looking for an Asian Bakery. One thing my husband and I do when we fly back to Japan, is to go to a bakery and buy Japanese bread. It is fun, delicious and nostalgic and it makes me happy to know that there is a place where I can get that bread in VA. The best part is that they also sell Asian cakes. They are beautiful individual small cakes and bigger cakes that are not as sweet and buttery as American cake. I personally have a hard time eating American cake since it is super sweet and just gives you severe sugar high. They have plenty of seating, a wonderful patio where many ladies come together for their daily chatting. My husband and I have gone there to work with both of our laptops, and were able to stay for about 5 hours. One negative may be the lack of outlets, making it a battle for those who need a laptop. Otherwise, the people who work there are rather pleasant and the bread is nostalgic! The bubble tea is not that great, but they do have a variety of tea that I like! Great place to hang out.
(4)Patrick G.
TONS of free samples every time I go in there. Great selection of boba tea flavors (highly recommend the taro flavor, it tastes like popcorn jelly bellys), and some of the prettiest little desserts you've ever seen. The bulgogi quesadilla makes a good snack. Plenty of seating inside and outside.
(5)Annie K.
Great bakery and space! Everything there is delicious! GREAT INTERIOR, great place to relax, and catch up with friends! Parking is terrible especially when it's nice outside! :(
(4)Eevee D.
I decided to check this place out seeing how one of buddies went here and really enjoyed it. Overall, it isn't bad, but it's a bit troublesome, when people aren't waiting for their orders and the employees are hunting and asking the customers if it's their order and you become confused since one person is working the cashier and the gelato area at once. Overall, I would not come back here seeing how I don't have a car and taking a bus is very inconvenient and the gelato wasn't that great. The mint oreo cookies gelato had stale cookies in it and the tiramisu was meh, though the vanilla was really good! For the price you pay for the gelato, you do get your money's worth, but I will not go out of my again to go to this place, unless I am craving it. But if you are with buddies the atmosphere is awesome for a get together :3
(4)Noha M.
After eating at Yechon, we walked to this bakery because we heard good things about it. If you are lactose or aren't a fan of cheesecake, don't order cakes. The tirimasu had cheese in it! How? Why? I can't remember what the 4 other people with me ordered (the exact names), but I promise you, I tried all 4, and they ALL had the same cheesy taste. It's like the cafe makes a huge container of this cheese and uses it in every dessert. The cakes looked a little dry (the ones around the store away from the cashier). I honestly didn't thing this place was worthy of the reviews it gets. Maybe I'll go back and try something else. The great thing about this place is that it is very chic inside and they have an outdoor deck on the 2nd level that I'm sure is hopping during the summer.
(3)Qui H.
I love Breeze. Pretty on the inside and it is two floors. Love their bingsoo and boba tea. If you don't know what dessert you want try sampling all you want. This place gets busy so parking may become a problem in their small parking lot.
(4)Bonnie T.
Very good coffee and wide selection of pastry and treats here. Seems like many young people hang out here or bring their laptop to study and work here. Everything looked fresh and the atmosphere is nice. There are many samples of the breads you can try before you buy it. I like it better than Shilla bakery. Bubble teas and macarones were ok, not great. I have not tried the Bing Soo but will return to try it out with friends.
(4)Emily N.
Last time i was there my friends and i shared a Fruit Bing so and a Fro Yo bing so. Normally these things would be expensive at any other place and Breeze was no different. If you think about it? You're paying for 8 bucks of ice and maybe a 1/4 of canned fruit. Either way you shouldn't be paying that much. But some how Breeze's made theirs delicious! Though still over priced, the adding of the mountain of fro yo made everything better. The atmosphere is definitely more towards to the younger crowd. And it's really clean. Which is always a place. An abundant amount of tables and what not. So there's always that feeling that you can just sit there and hang out after a large meal or something.
(4)Brian H.
Came here for the first time this morning. Could not believe the selection of Pastry and Breads they have here including the coffee's and other drinks they have here. Got a Chocolate and Regular Custard Pastry along with a Caramel Frappe. They were both good, and the Frappe was better than the Chain Brand Frappe. Granted there was no room for Whip Cream, but it was worth it. Have to bring my Family here to try out their Pastries and Breads now. The reason for the 4 stars is because of the area this is at. Too many people hanging out by here looking for work. Will come here again soon. Also, they have a Patio deck upstairs as well to go up there and sit outside to enjoy yourself!
(4)Jane H.
Apparently, this Korean cafe is the place to be during lunch hours on a Sunday afternoon. Good luck finding parking. The cafe shares a parking lot with a Korean bbq shop next door, which apparently is the best in town. About half the first floor consist of the bakery filled with baskets of various pastries, cooler of cutely decorated cakes, gelato, and froyo. The rest of the space, including the garden-like patio on the second floor, is filled with furniture you can feng shui to meet your party needs. Decorated modernly yet clean and classy, it's a place that invites the congregation of the young and old, alike. I'm not too impressed by the food though. The paht bing soo (sweet red bean over shaved ice) had so much ice. They must have put in the condensed milk first, because it was all settled at the bottom without hitting any of the shaved ice layers on top. The green tea roll had all the color and light, fluffy sponge cake texture, but it lacked the green tea flavor. So did the melon pastry. All color, not enough flavor; not even a subtle hint of the flavor it advertises. The venue and the quick and friendly services makes it a 3. If it were based on the food items alone, I'd give it a 2 - 2.5. I've had way better and for a cheaper price. I would try it again. But disappoint me a second time and I'll venture elsewhere to satisfy my Asian dessert craving.
(3)Ross M.
Korean Starbucks Bakery, similar to Shilla bakery, but seemed like more drinks and ice cream treats and less bakery items. Had the green tea latte, it was good. Parking lot was insane.
(3)Vannie N.
Total fan of this place! I hit this place up every time i'm in the area. Its clean and specious. Really nice ambience. I like it better than stella bakery. Also, I Love the bubble and frappes. Pastries, ice cream, and cakes are tasty. Def recommend
(5)Donna Y.
This cafe is so cute! They have a plethora of Asian sweets including buns, cakes, gelatos, drinks/coffee etc. My absolute favorites were the green tea and red bean buns. Each bun costs about 1-1.25 so it was definitely a steal. What I especially liked about this place is that if your any bit unsure of what to buy you can do a round of samples which helped me a lot (especially when there are exotic flavors ie. cucumber cake?)!
(4)Hee L.
I'm kind of torn. Because I am going to compare this place with SHilla which is down the street. Here's the nitty gritty on my experience. I had to come to this place several times because EVERYTIME I came I had a different experience. Staff: First time I went, they were great! Friendly, answered all my questions, suggested things etc. the second time I went, they were awful! Rude, mean, gave me the annoyed look when I asked a question and one guy in particular had the nerve to say in korean to another staff member "She is so clueless. She needs to make up her mind and hurry up!" Um, HELLO? I can speak and understand korean you a**hole!!! Maybe because I spoke to him in perfect NONbroken english that he thought I couldn't speak the language, but all in all, I was insulted and just walked out of there. Third time I went was better. That same guy was actually nicer. Maybe he didn't recognize me. he was actually pretty patient with me when I asked him about one of their roll cakes. Fourth time I went to buy a birthday cake. i was ignored and i stood and waited for about 10 minutes before someone FINALLY asked if they could help me. Cakes: Ok, I bought two cakesfor a birthday. The creme cake with the fruit and the mocha cake. Ok, visually, they are absolutely gorgeous. One of those "too pretty to eat" type cakes. But once we cut the cake, i was actually pretty dissapointed. Both cakes were DRY! The cake is usually moist and spongy, but these cakes kind of tasted stale and dry. No moisture to the cake whatsoever. The following week my cousin got a cke from them and she said it was pretty good. SO maybe I got old cakes? Why would they sell old cakes anyway? *shrugs* I didn't have a good experience with the cakes (except visually), but my cousin had a good experience so again...I'm torn. Their breads and pastries: Ok, I am a HUGE fan of Shilla's shoecream (sp) bread/pastry. The shoecream is silky, moist and oh so good. Here at breeze, I wasn't impressed. Their shoecream was more like a gelatin consistency rather than a pudding/cream consistency. And it didn't even fill half the bread. They went stingy on the shoecream. How dare they??? =) Breeze however does have an awesome chap-salh donut bread thing. I forgot what it's called, but I think it's like a sweetrice donut. It is coated with sugar. OMG that was sooooo good!. Those are hard to find at Shilla. Gelato/Bing-Soo: Gelato was so so. I've had better. It was average at best. Their bing soo was pretty good. But it was like SHilla's. Maybe their yogurt at Breeze was a little better, but it was bing soo I wish they had put more dduk (the sweet rice balls) in it. When I asked for extra dduk (my friends and I think that's the best part--i know we are weird and we always fight over it) the chick behind the counter gave me an annoyed look. I told her I'd even pay extra for it. She gave me the look like I was sooooooo inconveniencing her. Dude, I'm trying to give you more business and I even said I'd pay extra! Sheesh can I please just get some more dduk?? All in all, if I had to choose I would still choose Shilla for the cakes and breads/pastries. I do however like the atmosphere at Breeze better. I like how it's two floors. So to chill with friends over coffee and or bingsoo I'll come to breeze. but please....next time when I ask for more dduk and even tell you I'll pay extra....please don't give me that annoyed look! =)
(3)Craig F.
Chocolate gelato is so good, nice deck upstairs
(5)Su Jin K.
Breeze is definitely a step up from Shilla down the street, hurray! I can't wait for the weather to get warmer so I can sit on the outdoor patio (where I can fully enjoy the view of....Hummer St.). This place has a very open and airy feel, and the upstairs has very good lighting and plenty of space between tables. There are also enough outlets for people to space out and work and not have to cluster together. I don't feel like I have to turn inward on myself to drink my coffee, work on my laptop, and eat some baked goods. The selection of stuff is not as wide as it is at Shilla, but I like that not every free space is crammed with merchandise, because I have room to walk around and try the many samples. The decor is definitely more chic and modern than Shilla's with the flat-screen TVs that display the bakery's offerings, and because of its slightly more inconvenient location (I seldom venture out to the 495 side of Annandale), it seems to screen out the obnoxious loiterers/idlers/truants that I so abhor. Breeze also draws a very electic group of customers, but because it is more expansive, these islands of groups can enjoy themselves undisturbed (my friends have gotten into small tiffs at Shilla because each group wanted the other to be quiet). In terms of quality of food, I think the packaging/display of goods at Breeze makes the items look more appetizing. That being said, I'm pretty sure if there's any difference in quality, it is marginal. As at Shilla, the paht-bing-soo and other froyo offerings are HUGE and can easily be split amongst 2-3 people. And they have gelato, YES! The only problem is that when it gets busy, parking will be an issue in the tiny lot it shares with Yechon. I also wish there were more than one stall in the women's bathroom, but hey, you can't have everything. While they don't accept AMEX, they do accept Discover, so this is another place that doesn't require Visa or Mastercard (which can be vexing for an AMEX girl like me).
(4)Kim K.
Went to Breeze after not being able to get a table at Shilla or Matin d' Paris on Saturday night. I think they just opened up and are still struggling as to who's doing what and what each person is responsible for. There were lot of confusion and it took several of them to make the bingsoo. As for flavor of their baked goods, it's ok but no wow's. The bread lacked flavor and the texture was too soft. Their bingsoo seem to be missing something. Maybe the fruits are cut too big, not enough ice cream or red beans. I don't know but the bingsoo didn't taste right. On the other hand, their gelato was Fabulous! Their fruit flavors were outstanding. Their decor was hip and certainly more spacious than Shilla or Paris without the packing crowds. I hope they work on their bingsoo and their baked goods. I plan on going back for the gelato. Oh yea, the other thing that bothered me about this place was they were suppose to give Grand Opening discount of 10% but didn't give it to anyone. It's like they forgot about it in all their craziness of the opening night. I would have said something if I realized it there but didn't look at the receipt until I got home. Then they have the gall of putting the tip portion to the credit card charge slip like they expect tips just as restaurants do. That I did not like. I hope the management reviews and changes few things.
(3)kei c.
The thing with Korean bakeries like this is that if the product is fresh, it's great, but if the cakes or bread is a couple days old, it's noticeably bad. It's usually the cake products that always seem to taste stale. That being said, I tried a couple cupcakes, custard-bread and red bean-filled dukk/mochi. The custard bread was fresh and tasted better than Shilla's. The 'cake' part of the cupcake is the same recipe found in rollcakes, so it was dense and not the moist cake you'd expect. Even though it was slightly bigger than the US counterparts, it was also lacking flavor. Skip the cupcakes. The dukk was good, but you can find better at Hmart when Siroo Bakery makes a delivery.
(3)Jenna C.
Pros: -they stay open later than Shilla (I believe until midnight) -I like their meat and veg donuts -Their green tea smoothie didn't make me want to throw up, unlike most other places. -They've got plenty of seating, and I always see the employees swiping the seats off (unlike Shilla where you see the pastry cream caked onto their wicker seats) -They're next to Yechon -They seem to be more generous with their samples (even when you roll in at 11:30pm, there are plenty of samples) -The staff don't seem as Zombielike as the Shilla staff and actually say good bye when you leave at midnight -I find their decor to be highly amusing (see below) Cons: -No bubble tea, only smoothies -They won't let you pay with plastic if the value is under $5 (which is technically illegal, but I'll let them pass) -I am pretty sure they don't take Discover (or maybe they've changed since) -If you go during dinner time when Yechon is full, competing for a parking spot can get a bit hairy. I saw an old Korean lady with a Prius (who had two dents at the back of her car which I'm pretty sure she got from backing into a spot. I stayed FAR away from her) -Their strawberry smoothie did not taste like strawberries at all. It tasted chemical-y. But then again, it is February and they aren't in season. But I think it's safe to assume they don't use fresh berries for the smoothies even when they are in season. -I'm not a huge fan of their cakes. It doesn't taste good and it doesn't look good and it's a lot smaller but still pricy. -Whoever their interior designer is needs to take some adderall. Look, I'm not pretending that I should get my own design show on Bravo, but let's be honest. Good design is simple and evident when you see it. But at Breeze, it's too much of everything. While each aspect of the design would work on its own, combining 20 different design elements and cramming it into one space is just visually horrible! Such vulgarity! Such hideousness! Too kitschy! Too tacky! Ugh, ugh, ugh. I went there last week and their Valentine's day decorations made me gag and laugh out loud and cry. They've now got these plant pots painted with anime? characters on them. I saw an employee painstaking paint them at midnight when I was there. What happened with going with swanky? and modern? and IKEA catalogue-ish? theme? Well, at least I always have a laugh when I'm there.
(3)Patrick S.
A very nice place to go for Bingsoo and then sit down for "breezy" chat. They have a very nice selection of unique baked products, presented attractively, and then provides an attractive setting to consume them. What more can I ask? Oh well, it would be nice if they provide good Birthday cakes. Wait.... Yes they do! I really enjoy their green tea cake, and now always try to get them when I buy Birthday cakes for friends and family.
(4)Anthony T.
Let me count the ways I love Breeze. From cakes to gelato to hot drinks to baked pastries to bulgogi quesadillas to boba to adorable tea cups and associated paraphernalia, Breeze quite literally has something for everyone. My boyfriend and I visited on a Sunday morning set for breakfast and studying (complimentary wifi and plenty of tables!). We opted for a few different baked goods and some coffee. Then, when lunch came around, we ordered a bulgogi quesadilla. The baked goods selection is quite enormous, and in Annandale, I believe Breeze's variety is unparalleled when compared to competitors like Shilla. My favorite, so far, has to be the savory croquettes, which is basically heaven in a salty bun. It's flavorful and has a slightly crispy, fried texture filled with a variety of veggies and what I think was mashed potatoes? In any case, it was amazing. Value-wise, for less than or around 2 dollars, you can get your pick of many of the different buns or pastries. Some of the loafs are especially affordable at under 5 dollars. But while the baked goods were delicious, the quesadilla we ordered left a bit to be desired -- it was bland and paltry in terms of portion size. But I'm definitely open to trying some of their other menu items. As for ambience, you really can't beat Breeze in terms of space. There's tables downstairs, upstairs, as well as seating on the outdoor patio. Usually Korean or some other pop music plays overhead on the speaker system. Breeze definitely gets busy on the weekends, so it might not be the best place for someone looking for a quiet café. Overall, whether you're looking for just a coffee on the go or to satisfy your sweet tooth after a dinner out in Annandale, Breeze's main menu and tremendous offerings of baked goods will likely have just what you're searching for (and more!). 5 stars for value, friendly service, and all of the options!
(5)Montaign G.
I rate this baked joint only 3 stars to date. I know it's currently at four stars and understand why, but the real reason I can't bring it up to that level based on my experience boils down to one single word: Service. Don't understand exactly what happens from visit-to-visit but the young servers are inconsistent in their respective customer service skills, attitude and behavior here. I've felt rushed at times and experienced impatience from some of the cashiers and even had to repeat myself after already clearly stating upfront that my order is "for here" to stay and eat inside their establishment. If their service were more consistently up-to-par, they would easily earn a 4-star rating from me, since they DO have a nice wide variety & assortment of delicious baked treats ranging from sweet to savory! Breeze is also a nice go-to for breakfast and wellness lattes! We're talking pumpkin, sweet potato or black sesame perfectly flavored warm cups of goodness! If only their service reflected the sweetness & quality of their baked goods?
(3)Mina C.
So, I have to say it's just okay now. I give only 2-3 stars for the bingsoo now. I don't know but somehow it has lost all it's appeal. Everything else I have tried which ranges from multiple breads to the hot teas, I just can't say is the best, or even second best I've had. Breeze is on the WAYYYYY bottom of my list when it comes to bakeries in Annandale now. When I only really had a choice between breeze and shilla, I chose breeze, but now there are just too many choices. The service also hasn't been very friendly.
(2)Tara L.
After watching an Instagram star create a song about boba, it triggered an intense craving for me. But I wasn't up to settle for anything half-ass, so I turned my search towards Annandale. It was already after 9pm, so I crossed my fingers and filtered my search to "open now," knowing that my choices would be slim if at all existent. To my surprise, Breeze is open super late, so I cruised on over to score me some boba. I believe my exact words that I used when I checked-in on the app was "Boba or bust!" Well guess what, y'all. I busted because they ran out of boba!!!!! Wtf. As I tried to process this information, I shoved a red bean pastry in my face as I contemplated my options and adoringly ogled all of the beautiful pastries on display. I swear, next time I'm hosting something special, this is where I will turn to for some beautiful, unique baked goods. I ended up settling on a taro smoothie with lychee jelly (although a little sweet for my taste) and kept it moving. Despite my boba disappointment, I still love Breeze Bakery!
(4)Eric T.
Korean bakeries are usually better than most other types of bakeries in the area. Cakes are fresher and not as sweet. Very moist and the cream is nice. They have a huge selection and very long operating hours. Plenty of seating. Nice assortment of drink and dessert options. If you've not been here give it a shot. I've been coming for years and it's been consistent. It's larger and less crowded than other Korean Bakeries as well. Shilla is the most well known but in Annandale Breeze is best. Have to drive up to Centreville to get comparable quality.
(4)Cathy H.
The boba, which comes in iced latte and smoothie forms, is not that great here. I tried the green tea and taro flavors, but both tasted chalky -- yes, I am aware most boba, aside from durian flavor (not offered here, obviously), is made from powders, but I don't always taste the chalkiness. Although boba is a flop, Breeze redeems itself with delicious cakes. My favorite is the green tea cake -- light and airy. All the whole cakes are decorated in the cutest fashion. If you are at Yechon for BBQ, make sure to stop by here for dessert. They are open pretty late and there is also a rooftop terrace.
(3)Win S.
This is an adorable bakery. Love their Pat Bing Soo, the Korean shaved ice dessert topped with condensed milk, generous slices of fresh fruit, mochi bites and a creamy ice cream. Get a cup for yourself or a large bowl to share with friends. When it's warmer out, you can relax upstairs in the sunny balcony space among the pretty potted plants and watch cars zoom by. They also offer milkshake-type of bubble teas which also hit the spot; and their frozen melon and fruit bars are also refreshing. Chocolate and baked goods are on the denser-side of the fluffy scale and can be pricey. But where else can you get a teddy bear-faced cake? Cute reigns supreme here. I love it. This is also a nice place to hang out and wait if you're in line to eat next door at the busy Yechon for BBQ. But Breeze is worth a deliberate, special trip out to Annandale on its own!
(4)Wilma D.
This place is Disney World for adult foodies. I wanted to walk out of here with a beaming smile and a mouse-ear headband that said "Breeze Bakery" in sparkles. Only, mouse ears should probably never be associated with a bakery. That would be some lousy marketing. So let's just ditch the Disney comparison and say this place is delicious, a feast for the eyes, a great place to sate a sweet tooth and a perfect place to discover Korean bakeries, if you didn't already know that was a thing. Miscellaneous things I love about this place: -Lots of free samples of their pastries that you can chomp on as you browse -Many items that you don't really see outside of Korean bakeries (like warm crunchy tapioca rolls), plus items that seem like traditional French pastry but with very Korean twists (like cream puffs and beautiful slices of cream cake). -Very friendly and fast service -HUGE selection -Everything is very freshly baked, which is important for the quality of pastry, and also savory stuff that sits at room temperature all day (like a hot dog roll) -Inexpensive -Lastly but most importantly, very very tasty food!! I have dubious self-control, so when I walked into this place, I wanted to try EVERYTHING. Which confused the nice guy at the cash register a bit, so I pretended the boxes of pastry was for imaginary office buddies, not just me. I guess immediately plopping down at a table, ripping open the boxes and devouring everything blew my cover a bit. I couldn't try even half the stuff they were offering that day (this bakery has a ton of goods, and you can see freshly baked items constantly rolling from the kitchen in large carts). But what I did have was, for the most part, uniformly mouthwatering. Below are some standouts. Sesame Tapioca rolls (2 in pack, $2.50): Very chewy (due to the tapioca) with a light nutty flavor (due to the sesame), and a stronger parmesan aroma (due to a super-secret mystery ingredient). Quite tasty Curry Croquette ($1.85): Curry in this case is not spicy, and is a veggie and potato filling that tastes like a mild aloo gobi. I loved this. The roll was slightly sweet, crunchy, not greasy, and unique. Peanut Cream bread ($1.20): A bit too sweet, but I'm nitpicking here Blueberry cream cheese bread ($1.95): It has puff pastry with a blue mochi textured filling that does not taste of blueberry. Not one of my favorites Buttercream bread ($0.99): This was heaven. The cream filling here is lighter and more cool-whip like than Western style bakeries make. If done wrong such types of fillings taste artificial, tasteless and grainy. But this was done right: it was smooth, fresh tasting and not too heavy in the flaky pastry. Sausage Pastry ($2.25): My favorite of the bunch. I didn't know the love child of a mayo-slathered hot dog and a croissant would be so perfect. Green Tea Bread ($2.99): Tastes a little grassy, as green tea does, but good texture (springy and moist). Lemon Pastry (2.25): As good as one from a very good French bakery. Tart filling with bruleed lemon slice on top. 1 Pumpkin Manju ($1.75): Very very dense, with a filling that tastes like sweetened mashed pumpkin (very starchy), not pumpkin pie filling. The cake surrounding it is also very dense, sweet, crumbly and eggy.
(5)Nikki L.
Cute two floor cafe/bakery selling various breads, pastries, adorable cakes, cake slices, yogurts, gelatos, drinks, bingsoos etc. There's alot of desserts to choose from. I also saw cake push pops, cupcakes, cookies, sandwiches, paninis and so on. Breeze is comfortably lit with seating and tables on both floors. Good place to hangout, chat, and a snack. It also looks like it could be a casual date place. The multigrain latte was pretty good, the black tea smoothie was enjoyable too. The boba in the smoothie were a bit hard. Skip the grapefruit jelly, it looks pretty and has a nice color but doesn't taste good (flavorless and target hard). By trying to do and sell everything, I think most of the products will end up mediocre.
(3)Dan C.
Wow, I used to live in SoCal and thought Koreatown was the biggest conglomeration of Korean people in the U.S., but one look in here and it looks/feels like you're in Seoul. Came here after we grabbed Lighthouse Tofu earlier for a cup of coffee and some dessert. This place is two floors but it was insanely packed. We ended up grabbing a cup of coffee anyways and heading over to Shilla Bakery, where we luckily found a seat there. Personal woes aside, they got some awesome baked goods here. There's like this huge popover-looking thing that is slightly touched with a buttery cream on the inside. First, how the hell do you make that? Second, why is it so good? I bought a couple to share at work with colleagues and they loved it. There's no palate that cannot be conquered by this popover bread deliciousness. I had to knock this place down by one star because it's way too crowded on the weekends. Maybe it was because we came after a late lunch and the snow had finally melted in February. dmo out
(4)Tracy K.
Breeze is a very spacious bakery with a great variety of foods and drinks. Very clean and neat inside and the staff is friendly. I also love their interior designs - especially on the second floor. Definitely has its own flare and cool vibes. That's really what sets this place apart from so many other bakeries - the fact that they have two stories, a spacious outdoor deck on the second floor, AND great interior designs. Excellent place for dates. The outdoor deck has flowers all across it too.
(4)Katie L.
Love their colorful selection of pastries and desserts. The bakery is also a cozy cafe that serves authentic Korean sweets and treats. I am personally a fan of the taro bubble tea and the sweet potato latte for cold winter days. This is definitely a place to visit in NoVA Korea town. I love coming here after a savory dinner at Yechon.
(4)Caitrin O.
I came here with some friends after we stuffed our faces with delicious Korean barbeque at Yechon next door. This place is adorable and the pastries are great. They have a huuuuge selection of cakes, pastries, breads, cupcakes, gelato, shaved ice, coffee, tea, etc. I had the fresh berry and white chocolate cake, which was light and delicious. My friends enjoyed cupcakes, gelato, a cheese danish, and chocolate mousse. The cakes are really adorable and seem fairly affordable- $20ish for a full cake with a cute design. Oh and they are open until 2 AM on weekends... you can't go wrong with a late night cake stop!
(4)Sherry F.
This cafe is really cute! There's a pretty large selection of pastries, both savory and sweet, cookies, cakes, etc. You can also order food, bingsoo, gelato at the counter. All of the pastries are displayed in an organized manner and ingredients are listed (helps if you've got a particular allergy). There are also misc. shelves with little Asian trinkets/charm/home goods on display - they've got some cute mugs and funny looking keychains. I tried the kitty cupcake (almost too adorable to eat) and the macaron/gelato ice cream sandwich since bf and I were only stopping by en route to dinner. Macaron was really stiff and hard to eat....crumbles got everywhere, unfortunately, but the gelato was sweet and creamy! It's definitely the kind of dessert better eaten when freshly made, rather than kept in a freezer/fridge. The cold gelato basically froze the macaron and made it hard to chew. But I'm happy to say that the kitty cupcake was delicioussss. Light, mousse-like vanilla frosting and cream, and delicate yellow cake. Even though the portion-size is pretty big (share it with a friend or significant other! :D), the cupcake is light, airy and not at all heavy on the stomach, which I greatly appreciated. Next time I'm back, I'm going to get one of each animal type ^______^ Can't say much about the seating since we took it to go, but looked ample and not too crowded. Word of caution though - the parking situation is pretty horrible; it's crowded, on a slope, and a little difficult to navigate so be careful!
(4)Peter V.
TL;DR: Still a great place for bingsoo and more! Since our previous review, we have gone back and enjoyed some of their smoothie bubbles and cakes. Their bubble teas are tasty and the wife loves the yogurt smoothie, which she considers to be the best she has had so far. Their cakes are soft, moist, and flavorful. We have gotten a couple for special occasions and they are small, but more than enough to share with friends after a loaded dinner.
(4)Sheena W.
This place is amazing. The atmosphere here is very laid back and welcoming. When you walk in you are greeted by the smell of fresh baked good and spicy coffee. They have a very wide array of desserts from roll cake to mango pudding. I had the Mont Blanc and my friend got the cheese cake. Both were light and flavorful.This place is amazing. The atmosphere here is very laid back and welcoming. When you walk in you are greeted by the smell of fresh baked good and spicy coffee. They have a very wide array of desserts from roll cake to mango pudding.
(5)Cat L.
What's not to love about a bakery with a huge variety of goods and great seating space? Making up my mind about what to get was the hardest part. I settled on the green tea cream filed pastry and green tea bread. The pastry was soft and flaky and had a good amount of green tea cream filling inside. The bread was very interesting - there was no filling, but it had a lot of matcha powder baked into it so you could taste the faint green tea taste. Both were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back here the next time I'm in the area to get some of the other breads.
(5)Pegah Y.
I love little cafes / pastry shops like Breeze Bakery Cafe. As many Yelpers have done, I did not first dine at Yechon right next door (though it's definitely bookmarked as one of the places I want to visit). Instead, I went straight to Breeze Bakery Cafe to order 2 pastries, one for myself and one for my loving fiance. I got myself the strawberry chiffon pastry and got my fiance a pastry of the chocolate variety. Service was efficient and decent - the server didn't smile at all but he also wasn't unfriendly. I think the two pastries came out to be around $8, which isn't cheap. And they were both on the dry side, so it's not the best pastry if you're looking for a good value and good quality, but it was tasty enough to warrant another visit in the future, especially if I'm craving something sweet after the Yechon Korean BBQ experience in the future. And they have quite a selection, so it would be fun to try something else in their beautifully-decorated pastry display case.
(4)Elizabeth K.
I was just briefly stopping by to pick up a few snacks for the road- so it's regretful that I couldn't try everything I would have wanted. They have a wide variety of pastries that all looked scrumptious! Although the prices were a bit more expensive from the bakeries that I'm used to, I know the supply&demand is different here in VA. They have a whole display of beautifully decorated cakes that looked too precious to eat. I don't quite remember all of the pastries I got, but all of them were moist & delicious. My favorite was this sweet potato bread. The cream in their cream bread was absolutely heavenly as well! Usually it's a hit or miss for me, but they nailed it. The only complaint I have is the sweet potato cake. You could tell it was previously frozen and was being thawed out. Totally ruined the taste.
(4)Kimberly S.
As a self-professed coffee shop camper, I think that Breeze Bakery runs on the A-OK side of things. Seating and outlets are plentiful but chairs are so uncomfortable. Can someone hook a girl up with some back support here? WiFi is pretty fast and I had no issues connecting. Dubious cleaning of tables (crumbs all over the place). Taro latte was fantastic and such a lovely lavender color. And non-caffeinated as well! My Mozerella, Basil, and Tomato panini was meh - - tomato was not very fresh and basil was of the drippy pesto variety. Bread was not toasted enough and the mozzarella was still solid. I've had several cakes from here and while they all look adorable they are not as fresh and light as Shilla down the street.
(3)Jun Y.
I always swing through Breeze Bakery from going to Yecheon right next door to get the free samples. It's basically dessert but it's free; everyone likes free things. In addition to the free snacks, they also make an amazing taro latte. When it's cold outside, go for the cold taro latte and if it's warm outside then go for the cold taro bubble tea. I haven't tried the food they offer there so I can't really judge. The bread and cakes are extremely good. It satisfy your sugar craving but doesn't go overboard. That's the good part about asian bakeries, the cake they make aren't super sugary but still have a lot of fruit flavor and creaminess you get from the cake. Personally I prefer the lighter icing they offer at Breeze Bakery. The staff is nice and always great you with a smile every time I walk through. Even though most of the time I just walk through the bread section; eat the samples and smooth walk my way out of the establishment.
(5)Mila C.
I ordered a slice of cake (forgot what it was called), and it was $5. A bit pricey but the atmosphere was nice and reminiscent of my summer in Korea. I like how there is an upstairs and there is a patio where you can sit outside as well. I also ordered an iced hazelnut latte. It was too sweet and tasted very generic. I couldn't finish it so I had to give it to my boyfriend so he could stay awake on our drive back. I drink coffee on the daily, so it is partly my fault for being particular about coffee. However, even if I wasn't so particular, I've never been so disappointed. The cake tasted good, but it wasn't exceptional. Mainly, I came here for the bakery items, which were excellent. Other than that, I wouldn't lose my marriage over the latte nor the slice of cake.
(3)Raghad S.
Amazing food and staff!! Love their paninis and drinks and of course gelato!!! Amazing prices also
(5)Hwal L.
I'm new to the area but glad this place exists, because it is a decent place to hang, with heaps of baked goods and desserts to feast on, and the upstairs seating is aplenty and comfortable. My current favourites are mocha bread -takes me back to my childhood- and conch shell -ditto-. The last time we came here I could hear at least four different languages spoken at the same time at one point, and that is one of the things I like about Virginia, this part of town. I don't like that their WiFi is useless since I can never use it, but between the goodies and people-watching, I can't complain :)
(5)Rickson W.
I see increasing number of patrons there are non Koreans.People come here for their unique pastries that are made in the back.The store inside is well designed.It's much better than starbucks no doubt. They have diffrent types of coffee and drinks.Overall their pastries are tasty but nothing outstanding.
(3)Linsha X.
Been there several times. A little bit expensive for the cake of that size. But the cheese cake is really good. Sliced ice dessert is not as good as imagine
(4)Arvie M.
After being spoiled in South Korea and China by authentic bubble tea and desserts, breeze is just a shadow of what I expect. In China, I would get hot black milk tea, with fresh boba. Here, it's a slushie with frozen boba, not quite defrosted all the way. The cakes and such are pretty expensive for what they are. I usually only come late, when the pastries are on sale. The atmosphere is pretty chill though, and I like watching the baffling Kpop music videos on the TV screens they have upstairs and trying to decode their meanings. I'm just defeated at this point. I miss legit bubble tea. This place is aight. I come here anyway. A shadow of what I want is better than nothing. Can you at least add honey butter bread to your menu? Please.
(3)David R. S.
I've been to this place a lot and wanted to support the establishment with a positive review. Overall, it's a good place for consistently good bakery, pastries and desert items. Its does not have a lot of selections, but the items they do offer is usually pretty good. The have creative casual entree's and I've tried a few. Honestly, good bulgogi will taste great with almost anything and they pair that up well with salads, etc. I like the green tea bingsoo they serve; it's not on the menu and you have to special order it with green tea gelato. It's a good mix! If you stick with the deserts you can't go wrong. The ambiance is nice in this bi-level establishment and they have outside seating on the second floor balcony. It's got a covered awning so it's nice to hang out on summer nights. For obvious reasons it's closed during the winter months... but I wouldn't mind hanging out on the balcony with a hot beverage! (Hint, hint...) However, when they start to get experimental with some items, it can be a train wreck. They sell this homemade ice-cream sandwich, but it was awful. Try freezing some plain white bread and eat it. Now stick some ice-cream in it. The texture is awful and it's bland; definitely not for freezing! This is a great go to place for consistently good food with a warm ambiance. Stick with the non-experimental stuff though!
(3)Janet K.
There are a lot of places that do bingsoo, but Breeze is my favorite place to get bingsoo, more than Shilla's. Their gelato bingsoo is amazing. Their gelato bingsoo has a scoop of your choice of gelato flavor, shaved ice, condensed milk, mochi, tangerines, pineapple, papaya, kiwi, and strawberries. The bowl size is perfect for sharing between 3~4 people over conversations. It's a great way to spend time with friends.
(5)Jane P.
I love this place & it competes pretty closely with Shilla Bakery down the street. My favorite items to get here are Green Bean Bread, White Bean Bread, Fruit Pastry, Yogurt/Fruit Bingsoo (They offer a cup size & large size, which is awesome), Frozen Yogurt. I've also had the Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry & it was quite good also. They offer more variety on their menus including hot/cold beverages, sandwiches, & korean food items. Price wise, I believe it is a bit more expensive in comparison with Shilla Bakery. The two things that this place beats in comparison are the customer service/friendliness & the space/ambiance. There are 10x friendlier & inviting than the staff at Shilla Bakery. I mean what beats having the entire staff welcoming you as you come through the door? It is also two levels with an outdoor patio (which is awesome during the warmer seasons), they have a lot more seating & space than Shilla Bakery. The only thing that is keeping me from giving the 5th complete star is that if you come late afternoon/evening, you will not likely find anything you want or came to get in the bread/pastry section. In comparison to Shilla Bakery where they usually are pretty much fully stocked with all the general favorites. Breeze Also has a smaller selection in variety than Shilla Bakery also. Overall, I love coming here when it's convenient especially after eating at Yechon since it's right next door. If I had to choose either Shilla Bakery or Breeze, I would choose Shilla Bakery solely because I grew up going there & I know they usually have my favorites in stock. It is a great place to come with a friend or friends/family to enjoy yummy pastries & drinks or have after lunch or dinner dessert!
(4)Richard E.
Vast selection to chose from. Great place to enjoy your drink and your pastries. Atmosphere is excellent and prices are reasonable. The one thing that stops it from getting 5 stars is that they don't replenish the pastries enough during business hours
(4)Deneise T.
Where do I start?? If you want bake goods, stuffed bread, coffee, ice cream, bubble tea, gelato or whatever, this is the place! Everything here is really good and really cute. When you walk in you are greeted by the smell of freshly baked bread. When you walk around you will see that are surrounded by many cute and flavorful food. When I come in I always get a drink and pastries. I get a hazelnut latte and whatever pastry I haven't tried. When I come in I always try something new. IMO each experience is different and this place enables you try something new and unfamiliar each time. Breeze has comfortable seatings so if you want to meet up with friends or perhaps do some studying on your own, you can just pick a seat and do your thing. They also have more seatings on the second floor and on the balcony. It is really nice to seat outside on the balcony especially on a lovely day. There's a shade outside so you are not left under the sun to get baked.
(5)Lisa N.
Food - I ordered the red bean patbingsoo and overall it didn't stand out as the most amazing dessert I've ever had. The red bean was very heavy and I was going in thinking that this was going to be a very light and refreshing dish. The fruits are basic, most likely canned. And also, there was just too much condensed milk compared to the ice ratio. Price - The patbingsoo is very affordable! Practically everything in the cafe was priced very well! Service - Nothing much to say here since you pick up your tray of food next to the cash register. Overall, I would probably come back to try something else on their menu but definitely not the patbingsoo.
(2)Abelle N.
How am I supposed to resist all these sweets?!? A bakery that closes at midnight! Um yes please! Korean bakery sells plenty of breads and sweet pastries such as cakes..cookies...chocolates...etc....cafés, serving special latte...for example sweet potato latte and tea to customers who wish to enjoy the freshly baked goods on the bakery's premises...staff is always busy... About fifteen staff members... Two floors...place serves prepared food to customers....Service is generally for eating on premises... they suggest no outside food or drinks allowed....biggest Asian cafe in Virginia...serving various refreshment such as bubble tea! Two men bathrooms and one women...weird ...located downstairs...huge parking lot! Hope this helps!
(3)Christine L.
Went here for late Sunday night dessert with party of 4 and 2 tots. Had the bing soo cup with froyo. Plenty to share between hubby and I. Tot enjoyed the froyo and fruit (strawberry, kiwi, mandarin, pear) that came with it. They also had nice soft and chewy mochi in it that didn't get too hard despite the cold shaved ice. Hubby described the shaved ice in a good way....tasted like milk leftover from bowl of fruit loops. Had some plain bakery muffin? (It looked like a big cupcake sold on the shelf right when you walked in) for tots - moist, fluffy, and not too sweet. Slice of green tea cake was also moist, fluffy, and not too sweet.
(4)Jessica N.
So, I've changed my opinion about their customer service after my first post about breeze. Some of their employees are quite friendly. Except this one girl, I don't know why but I always run into her when I'm there and it's just like don't you take any days off? She's mean and cares too much about her appearance. Like please stop playing with your eyelashes, I don't want an eyelash in my bubble tea. As for the food, still sucks in my opinion. The bread with red bean paste is quite good but their cakes and drinks always end up giving me and my friends a stomach ache which is unfortunate because it looks really cute.
(3)Jane P.
It is a nice place to come to for some unique desserts. They have an assortment of Korean pastries, homemade popsicles, cold and hot drinks, and so much more. I've got their gelato ice cream before. It was okay... Nothing special. I've tried their yogurt, green tea, and peach boba tea and again nothing special. They just have good desserts to eat in a really relaxing and fun place. They have a lot of places to sit and chat with friends and family after a dinner or if you are in the mood to catch up on some school work. You can just lounge there all day eating desserts... But probably not a good idea to be surrounded by all that stuff all day lol.
(4)Jenn K.
Ehh I'm neutral about Breeze's offerings, but it's a pretty nice place in Annandale when you've been at a Korean restaurant too long to eat more and still want to hang out with your friends to move onto. Also enroute to 495 better than Shilla is. Bingsoo was aight, their gelato is packed to the brim and more (mango and green tea were tasty) and their raspberry cake was decent, nothing special. Tables are a little sticky sometimes, but chairs are ample and there's always been space to sit whenever I go (9-10pm-ish)
(4)Chris H.
The parking situation here almost makes me want to take a star but I'll get there. Let's just dive in: Food/Desserts: 5/5. The cakes are SO GOOD. The coffee is pretty solid, too. I wish they weren't so far but it's probably for the better, I'd die of diabeetus. Service: 3.5/5. Nothing extraordinary, they do what they need to do and not much more. Not sure where to put this, but I do not really like how they handed out food last time. They just placed it on the table when there would be like 7 other people waiting... No one was confident whether their drink or desserts were theirs, it was a little complicated. I much preferred the buzzer system they had before. Atmosphere: 4/5. Pretty solid atmosphere, you can tell with some of the decor they cheaped out a bit and didn't pay too much attention to detail. It's just me being a pretentious designer so I'll criticize anything. Parking: 2/5. it's always packed and your car will get dinged eventually. --- Wow, they still got 5 stars after all the lower ratings in the other categories. Why? Because the cakes are that f*cking good.
(5)Melissa M.
Always busy, regardless of time. I went around 1030pm and there wasn't much of a selection. I chose a chocolate cake that felt like it weighed a pound. My husband chose this random bun which he later did not like. I also ordered a single espresso. The espresso tasted delicious however it did not wake me up. Maybe my body is used to single espressos. I was able to get two servings out of the cake. There are plenty of seats to hang out with friends.
(3)Krystle O.
I'm from California and there are places like this in Koreatown. Glad I came here because this was as close to home as I'll get! I came here for the bubble tea and the bingsoo and I thought that it was refreshing due to the hot and humid weather here in Virginia. I've had better red bean smoothie back in Cali but this was good enough. I also tried my sister's Taro smoothie with bubble--should've ordered that instead. The amount of bubble they serve with the drinks isn't enough for me so I ordered extra bubble for an addition of 30 cents. There is an upstairs where there is more seating available and they also have balcony seating. I didn't get to try their pastries but they did look good so I might come back to try some next time.
(4)Benjamin F.
Hip and trendy place seems like the young and old all enjoying the offering here with harmony. 4.5* The decor of the place reminds me of the chocolate jazz bar in dallas. Here they have 32" TV showing the latest kpop. The place gets crowed. Thank Bing Soo that the line was never long. :) They offer ton of artisan bakeries for take out. The bing soo has the texture of haiwaii shaved ice or wet snow. Not bad. Coming from addicted to Fluffy Ice, the experience here is of its own kind. This would be no match to Fluffy ice judging the ice alone. The price/value from the Fluffy would have blown this away. Mine is very well decorated with a scoop of Gelato. They serve really good Gelato, Dark Chocolate, which would have satisfy a chocoholic junkie liked me. :) Well the blended corn flasks and condense milk just robbed the taste of my Dark Chocolate Gelato. Tears almost well up my eyes. :P All and all my bing soo is a 4*. The presentation is nevertheless perfect. Just liked their cup cakes; they look so good that I have no heart to take a bite at them.
(4)Ashley M.
These cakes are so delicious! I found it in on a whim and got a cake for my fiancé's birthday and it was a hug hit! Everyone loved it. The icing was so light and airy, delicious, I usually don't even like cake icing.
(5)Tiffany N.
I have been going to breeze for a few years now and have really only tried their bingsoo and pastries. For the most part, this place is nice. I mainly come to satisfy my bingsoo cravings every once in a while. The environment is also cute and romantic with a balcony on the top floor.
(4)Kirk S.
Breeze, like Yechon, is simply amazing. If I lived anywhere near this joint, I'd visit every day. Yechon is a cute Korean cafe with awesome pastries, bubble tea, coffee, and other delicacies. It's clean as a hospital, well designed, welcoming, refreshing, and simply enjoyable. The name carries well - it's a breezy, airy, relaxing sort of place. I had a green tea boba tea, which was excellent. This isn't the crappy sort of powdered junk that tastes like stale sugar with ice - they really did a good job and the whole drink was ridiculously pleasant. Their plain coffee was also good, though I'll note that this place should definitely be used for more than just coffee. Man, this place needs to become the next Starbucks.
(5)Cindy L.
I bought a range of savory and sweet desserts but somehow everything was a little bland. The Korokke filling was sad, more bread than meat and veggies, definitely not worth it. Tried the baked kind as well, no where near as good as the fried Korokke. Cream-filled pastries were just so-so, too. Also bought a half "loaf" of bread, it's quite expensive and while good but I'm not sure it's worth the ~$5.00 - make sure to eat these loaves quickly or they'll spoil very quickly! Probably won't stop by here unless I happen to be at Yechon next door.
(3)Jill W.
I've been here a couple times. The cakes are cute. The taste is alright but overpriced for what they are worth. My favorite thing is that they have bubble tea. They have a decent selection of flavors and have both flavored jelly and boba. I wish they had those plastic film tops that seal to the cup so you can shake it up real good.
(3)Will C.
If you are looking for a place to casually enjoy some sweets and sip on some drinks this is the place to be. Shilla bakery just down the road was the first place that you could do this but now I think Breeze is becoming more popular. You can tell if you go during the night. The parking lot is very crowded and it's hard to find a parking spot (they share the parking lot with Yechon) The ambiance of this place is nice, every time I walk in here I feel like I am in some Korean drama. It is spacious compared to Shilla and much more modern. When you walk in you will immediately see all their various type of breads. Their bread is ehh, the ones I have tried are dry. When I come here I usually get their yogurt bingsoo which is good. Just a side note I like mochi, but usually they barely give you any. They have two floors of seating and an outdoor patio on the second floor. This is a nice place to hang out with friends or family and you will see plenty of people doing that. Note: If you do go out to the patio be cautious when coming back in that there is a step down to get back inside the restaurant. I have seen many people trip while coming back in.
(3)Justine S.
I don't really understand the hype here. Their smoothies are derived from powder mixes, nothing fresh or natural. The cake/dessert offerings on display are a hit or miss (I've had the chocolate dome, various cupcakes, gelato panini, etc.) And as for the gelato, I've had better. They do have delicious yogurt bing soo and pastries, as do most Korean bakeries. Other than that, everything else is just alright to me. Stay clear of the macarons- just do not even. I do, however, love the setup & ambience of the place-- a very clean & relaxing two- leveled bakery with spacious tables to sit & chat with a friend or even study (Free Wi-Fi). It is definitely one of the nicer looking cafés in Annandale and a good place to grab a snack at almost any time of the day (they're open late!).The staff members can also be quite helpful when you inquire about unfamiliar items. But as far as taste goes, I've had better.
(3)Mireya C.
First time going last night. We spent hours there talking upstairs. The gelato is the best I've ever had. My first mix was chocolate and hazelnut, 2nd mix when walking out to go home, was dark chocolate and hazelnut. OMG, their flavors give you LIFE!!!!
(5)S. H.
I would seriously consider moving from DC to Virginia just to be closer to this little gem! A friend of mine bought me a mocha roll as a Thank You gift for hosting her baby shower. It was so delicious I knew I had to find out more about this place! This morning I perused the bakery cases and shelves and was delighted at the variety of sweet baked treats. I purchased a red bean donut, a sweet rice twist donut, and I had to have the mocha roll again. On second thought, my waistline probably thanks me for NOT living near this place!!!
(5)Haeyon L.
Trying to go to a bakery at 10pm and expecting pastries to be left on the shelf isn't a good assumption to make (my mistake).. So I didn't get any pastries, but I did have the greentea cake. It was super soft and fluffy, but almost 5$ for a small (and I mean smallllllll) cake slice on a foam plate with a plastic fork is a pretty steep price IMO. They also have a 5$ minimum for cards. ALMOST made the mark by 10 or 20 cents, but still ended up buying my friend's bubble tea to make the cut. Bring cash if you're only planning to spend a few bucks here
(2)Munkhzul B.
I just ordered Basil Chicken panini for my launch I picked up from Breeze, but I did not check it, got back to my office realized that was made by a turkey. I have no time to return it and I called they said only "sorry"...Sorry for what? not even ask me to reorder it...Come ooon it was not only sandwich It was a meal paid for almost $10.
(1)Cristina K.
Excellent bakery! If you want dessert or just some fab baked goods come here. The selection of baked goods is extensive. I would say they have a larger selection then Tous le jours. It would be equal to Shilla bakery. However, the dessert selection larger. There are a lot of fun desserts for kids. There's cake push pops, homemade popcicles, an assortment of cupcakes, and gelato. My only disappointment was they were out of bubble, so no bubble tea.
(5)Natalie K.
This is a Korean style Bakery which has a wide variety of baked breads (Asian baked goods), cookies, cakes. They also have gelato, bing soo, bubble tea and coffee drinks like lattes. They have non-coffee lattes like taro, Thai tea, pumpkin, black tea and green tea latte!! They have soy milk for their lattes which is wonderful. Atmosphere is great as the decor is very pretty. There are 2 levels so lots of seating. It is a little pricey though. Otherwise a great place for dessert and to hang out!
(4)HanaDC T.
We have been coming here to order custom made birthday cake for my daughter. They are always flexible and willing to work with us. They can design the cake just like a picture that we provided. The design is so in detail. It is amazing. Our gusts always ask me where we got the cake from. The cake is always moist and not too sweet. It is so delicious.
(5)Lizzie G.
First time there and I tried the bing soo and green tea bubble tea. AMAZING and will be back!
(5)Alexander M.
I love hitting up breeze at the end of the night. I usually head to either Honeypig, Ilmee, or Choong Hwa Won for food, followed by karaoke then Breeze (because Shillas is usually overcrowded or closed). So, I have to admit right off the bat that I have a huge issue with Korean bakeries.. by that I mean, I can't control my money *insert fry take my money gif*. As for the cakes here.. I'd advise getting them from Shilla's due to the taste being better. If you just want a very pretty cake that is just, okay on the inside, they work great. But, you can get a pretty cute pig or bear cake at shillas that has both taste and looks. The bingsoo and gelato are what make this place great. Also the atmosphere/double floor + balcony always helps a fun midnight adventure. The bubble tea smoothies are juicy and the green tea smoothies + boba are just delicious and incredibly smooth. Any small pastry/mousse/cupcake from the case you can't go wrong with. Each is delicious in every way possible. Especially the new Animal cupcakes, which feature lions, cats, pigs and bears upon a vanilla cake dome that sits upon a 4-5 layer cake and a mass amount of creamy whipped mousse icing. The breads, cookies, and other trinkets around the shop look nice, but again, like the cakes are hit or miss. I had bought macaroons from them before that just weren't what they should've been (looks can be deceiving). Clearly they have yet to master the full craft of flavor, but visuals is no problem. For service, usually they are quick, responsive, and polite. But, I had a rather 'rushed' experience when dealing with someone on Sunday, Dec. 14th. His name tag read "Alex - Assistant Manager", you'd think having someone at a managerial position would be more enthusiastic foodie whom wants to add more to their order... But every time I tried to add something from a case on the right or left he kept ending my transaction and asking for payment. I literally had to stop, pay for 4 items from the case (pig cupcake, strawberry mousse, an item i couldn't pronounce lol, and 2 crispy tofu with black sesame seeds). My first total was about $22 for those 5 items. Then I needed to step back, look at the menu and then proceed to order my drink and my friends drink. Its not that I didn't know what I wanted, I just waited for the guy to walk off. I'd also understand if there was a line, or people behind me, but this instance there was no one.. so, it wasn't a very pleasant welcoming on this particular night. Other than the above incident, I've rarely had a bad experience at this location. Great for groups, and chill spot for the end of night round-down. Will come back again, but I'd like to usher staff to allow customers ease when ordering and ask in a polite way what they need.
(4)Z K.
I have visited quite a number of Asian bakery joints, primarily outside of the states. Similar concepts exist in Shanghai, Singapore, etc and I tried not to compare my past experience with this location. Couple of things - bakery products are solid, several options and the pricing is average. I was not a fan of any of their gelato, bubble teas, or the shave ice products. Worth checking out of you are with a large crowd and it can fit the bill for various needs - ice cream, baked goods, drinks etc
(3)Teresa G.
Been here once and will definitely go back. Friendly atmosphere with the typical Korean baked goods. Everything I got was delicious. Absolutely no complaints.
(4)Mary Kate M.
Yechon is great for dinner, and right next door you'll find the cute breezy Breeze Bakery. The French inspired Korean bakery serves a wide selection of breads, pastries, cakes and beverages using high quality fresh ingredients. They also offer house made gelato with a variety of flavors. The boy and I sampled a couple of the refrigerated desserts and various flavors of the gelato. All wonderful and each exquisitely executed with a unique flavor. I had mango and lemon that tasted amazing. Coffee is also served here. The boy got a cappuccino which he enjoyed. I am not big into coffee, but I did enjoy the taste of this. They did a cute design on top too. One side note I should make is there is a huge high school crowd here on any given night; especially on Friday night when we came here. They were not loud or distracting, but you will have the younger crowd or family crowd here. It makes sense considering all. Still do not let that hinder you from having a fun date night with your honey getting Korean BBQ and a sweet dessert after. To make it even more high school-ish -- head to Gravelly Point and watch the planes land like we did. You'll make it to first base at least...hopefully. Visit Breeze Bakery Cafe after you dine at Yechon! It is the perfect happy ending to a perfect story.
(5)Hannah H.
This cafe is so cute with the foliage and vines as the decor. The staff is very friendly as well, and the layout is more spacious. There are seating on the main floor, upstairs, as well as the patio on warmer days. I really like their mini orange pound cakes as they are very delicate, soft, and has a hint of orange to it. I recently tried out their grape mojito, a non-alcoholic fizzy drink. I thought it was a little weird at first in terms of taste, but I may have gotten used to it after a few more sips and found it to be not that bad! I like how they have cute handmade hairpins for sale as well, and they have really cutely decorated cupcakes and cakepops. +spacious layout (downstairs, upstairs, and outside patio) +grape mojito
(3)Yaka H.
Breeze Bakery is a Korean bakery that offers a variety of sweet and savory breads, bingsoo, pastries, gelato/froyo, cakes, and drinks. They offer a few samples, but it's a weak showing compared to their competitor, Shilla Bakery. Of the breads I've tried, the curry bread and nutella cream breads are some of the more special ones they offer. Stay clear of the orange muffins (no orange flavor whatsoever). There's a lot of seating here, with a small balcony seating on the second floor when the weather is nice outside. Parking is one of the biggest issues here.
(4)Daniel H.
One of my two favorite places to go for pasteries and baked goods. Very clean and everything looks delicious and brand new. They also have more seating upstairs including a balcony, which is awesome. Sometimes they will even give discounts on their products if you come in close to closing time. Everything is fresh and delicious.
(5)Frank H.
Breeze is the go-to spot for my friend group when we want to end our night on a sweet note, which is like 99% of the time. Go on a weeknight and get 30% a wall of pastries, perfect to bring into the office the next day as a snack. We usually order the gelato bingsoo bowl, shaved ice topped with a scoop of your gelato flavor of choice, as well as a bunch of fruits, condensed milk, mochi and cereal. How can you go wrong with that? The bowl is huge though, definitely enough to share between 2-4 friends, depending on how hungry you are. My go-to is the mango pudding, which serves up a nice punch of mango flavor, all while balancing the fine line of being both creamy and light. With ample amounts of seating space due to its two-floor structure (and outdoor deck on the second floor, perfect for the spring-fall season), it's a great hangout spot for friends, and to even do work possibly if you don't mind some noise. However, keep in mind that there are very few power outlets, so you're going to have to fight for those seats if you want to plug in that laptop for extended work hours.
(4)Alexis K.
The reason this place gets 3 stars is because it's a nice place to hang out with friends and family. Plus, it stays open pretty late. It's a good place to have conversation or get some work/reading done. While Shilla is just a few minutes away, Breeze is obviously the nicer place to hang out with their two-story seating arrangement and an outdoor patio. But for me personally, that's the only thing that really stands out for me at Breeze. Also, be mindful of parking. The Breeze/Yechon parking lot is always, ALWAYS packed no matter what day or time it is. Be prepared to do some parking spot stalking. In terms of their bread/pastries, I would have to say there's nothing really special about them. The bread is often dry and lacking in taste, but if you really want some bread, I would recommend their soboro bread because you can't really go wrong with soboro bread, right? The pastries, too, are so-so. They look pretty, but aren't all that tasty. I can't speak for all the bingsoos on the menu since my family always gets their yogurt bingsoo. The largest yogurt bingsoo is close about $9, but you do get a generous amount of yogurt, fruit, sweet cornflakes, and mochi, so I would say it's worth the price.
(3)Eric L.
Breeze has the general korean baked goods, desserts, cakes, bingsoos, and drinks like the other Korean places. I would say that their cakes and baked goods are decent. I tend to stay away from their macarones and cookies. I've had them and they are pretty awful. I would avoid getting their bubble tea... tastes artifical and i'm guessing they use powder. My favorite here is the moon pie, caramel cake, and red bean doughnuts. And their gelatto is pretty good also.
(4)Janey L.
I can only speak about their red bean pastry since that's all I bought, but I have to say it is quite good. It is very pleasantly sweet and soft, just the way it should be. I'd love to go back because the patbingsoo looked divine, and they had a pretty wide range of Korean pastries. They also have a nice terrace on the second floor. IS IT CHEAP? Yes! The pastries are all around a dollar, and the patbingsoo was about $6-7, and they looked huge.
(4)Heather M.
This place has so much potential, but I think they choose to settle. In what aspect? In every aspect. I get it, it's always poppin' here so they might find it pointless to try improving everything they have to offer but come on.............. 1. The workers are here solely to get their job done- if you ask for more, they'd probably decline to do it haha (but really....) Don't expect a smile on their face. Don't wait for them to ask for your order. Just...... don't get your hopes up with them and then you'll be good -_- 2. Parking: it gets PACKED. Scratch that, it doesn't "get" packed, it's ALWAYS packed. Yechon (a really busy korean restaurant) shares the parking lot so it's really hard to find a parking spot. 3. the bread: it's pretty good, but I feel like they're almost always on the drier side. My tip to them? Maybe they could be more generous with the butter in their recipes hehe 4. Drinks are pricey. Some are great, others are so-so. Their lattes are really creamy and flavorful so try one of those! My favorite of them all is the pumpkin flavored one. Their bubble teas aren't awful but just know that you will taste the artificialness of it. Yechon is right next door so a lot of people come here right after a meal- I know I always do. The bingsoos here are the best desserts they have to offer! If you're into something really sweet, get the red bean bingsoo! If you want something that will surprise you with a tangier flavor, get the yogurt bingsoo! This cafe's interior is cute and dreamy which could explain why it gets so crowded with people who want to sit and chit chat. But hey, since it's always so crowded, at least you know the bread will always be pretty fresh, right?
(3)Alice W.
Breeze and Shilla's are about the same for me. Breeze has the general baked goods, desserts, cakes, bingsoos, and drinks like Shilla's does. They have less baked goods than Shilla's and therefore less samples. Cakes are decent. As I mentioned in my Shilla's review, I like Asian cakes (mousse/chiffon/sponge/cream cakes with fruit toppers) more than American cakes with their overly artificial flavors. Asian cakes are much lighter. Breeze has a selection of various chiffon and sponge cakes. Cakes are light and rich in flavor. I once bought a berry yogurt cake for my dad's birthday here and despite the name, the cake tasted really good. Not overly sweet, fresh fruits on top, and you can tell they didn't skimp on using fresh ingredients. Bingsoos are good here too. They also have a solid assortment of bingsoos. I like how the bingsoos come in cute, interesting bowls. And I think you get more yogurt in the yogurt bingsoo here than you do at Shilla's. Actually, I feel that you get more ingredients overall in the bingsoos here than Shilla's but I'm not certain. There's more seating here than Shilla's. There's a second level as well as a patio that's perfect for warmer days. Interior is somewhat cuter than that of Shilla's; decorations are nicer. Parking is just as bad though and sometimes even worse, as Breeze is right next to Yechon. Plus, you can't park where the laundromat or 7-11 are and you can't park across the street in the business lot (well you can, but you may get towed). There's limited street parking. 3.5 stars. It stays open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, a plus.
(3)A D.
Went here right after a very filling lunch at Yonchon next door (review coming soon) Basics: parking is tight! Private lot with Yonchon right there, means you will go around for a bit unless you go at off hours. Seating area immediately to your left when entering the bakery/cafe. Also, if you're anything like me, you will peruse the bakery selections for a while, like A WHILE. Taste wise: we got a pumpkin roll thing and a chocolate pound cake. The baked goods here are not actually sweet. The pumpkin roll tasted exactly like pumpkin, without any added sugar or condensed milk to sweeten it. Not expecting that, I was a little disappointed. The chocolate pound cake was also not artifically sweetened, but I was actually impressed by it. The cake had the most amazing smell of real cocoa and had chocolate nibs in the bottom half of it to add just a hint of sweetness. Made me feel like I wasn't ingesting millions of calories :) I didn't get the chance to try anything else, but if I'm in the area, the breakfast pastries are comparable to other bakeries so I'll come back. So, if you want the traditional sweetened baked goods, you will not find those here and will be disappointed. If you are looking for something a little different, give this place a try. I found it a little pricey, but for the novelty, it's not that bad.
(3)Dani P.
I love this place, though i still tend to go to Shilla more often. It's open pretty late, and great for groups of people. I usually come here to study because of the ample space upstairs AND outside. On a beautiful day, it's so lovely to enjoy a book, some coffee, a pastry, and the outdoors. The selection of pastries are tasty, though less than Shilla's. They are more vibrant modern than Shilla though; their menus are all digital monitors. They offer a huge variety of coffee and tea selections, and their cakes in the display looks absolutely amazing. I've never had their gelato, but it's so enticing looking.
(4)Randi F.
We came here after a date night just to round things out. Between us we had a Dinosaur Egg, some macaroons, a slice of Green Tea Fresh Cream Cake and and Thai Tea Bubble Smoothie and a Red Bean Bubble Smoothie. Let's start with the pastries. All in all, great. The taste was great of each thing and they were fresh. Now the Bubble Smoothie. Well this wasn't as great. First, let me say that I prefer Bubble Tea to Smoothies. The smoothies are so thick that you really can't enjoy the bubbles. The ones at Breeze are barely flavored and really icy. Not my favorite. It was a great place overall.
(3)Dennis L.
This is my favorite Korean bakery in the Northern Virginia area. I love the boba, bakery, and the gelato, and the food isn't bad here either! There are so many things to try out that I can get something different every time I visit. I think the staff is also very nice too. The place is always clean, and even have a balcony that people can go out and enjoy that desserts at. I always come here whenever I am feeling great boba.
(5)Imran A.
Really good place to come at night. They are open late on weekends. Love the food here. You can get pretty much anything sweet here. Ice cream , cakes , snacks , drinks. It's all together a great place to hang with friends and have a good time. So much to eat. Very relaxing place to have talks and some good desert :)
(5)Buihe M.
:( *Disappointed* First time guest to Breeze, expected the best given how inviting the place looked from the outside. I can count on one hand how many reviews I've written on Yelp. This is one of them. Little things make a big difference to me. There were two pastries on display - same price. But they were different products from the signage. I asked what the difference was, the cashier couldn't tell me. I got a small pastry and I asked for a slice of lemon for hot water, she said we have it but its for baking. I asked another person why I think might've been a manager. He says, we don't have lemons. I asked a floor worker before that who I thought understood what I'd asked for. She came back without circling back with an answer. Then I saw a tong drop while someone was arranging some pastries. In my mind, I thought - Ok, I hope that tong is going to be replaced - NOPE! It was placed like back on the items. Then I'd mentioned it to the manager, he told me he was confused. Two recommendations: Lemons - Have lemon slices available. Or be willing to provide them. Language Training - I never really thought it would make that big of a difference. But it actually does impact the customers experience. Provide or have staff trained. It could boost customer service experience. Bonus: Product knowledge - make sure staff understands the differences between items served. I hate having to write this review. But the recommendations are genuine and I hope it makes a difference.
(1)Nick N.
Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 I give it a 5/5 overall because I think it is a great place to study. Very large place with good wifi and lots of tables upstairs. I don't eat here much but I usually just snack on the hazelnut gelato. Very good gelato here. The Boba tea is pretty good as well. I can't comment on any of the other items since if I'm going to eat, I rather go next door to Yechon. As compared to other cafe's, this place is definitely above par, as far as decor/style, place to chill goes. Check out my pics of this place, they are quite hilarious!
(5)Sharon K.
I love design and atmosphere of this place. A regular spot for me when I'm in Annandale. Green tea gelato panini: usually too full after a meal to get this but finally got to try it today! I was pretty disappointed though. Unlike the picture, the bread is really big. It's hard and very crumby too. Needs less bread and more gelato. Or just less bread. It'll probably be better after a lot more thawing since I was too excited to eat it... But I wouldn't get it again. Took me a good three bites to get to the gelato. The gelato itself was good but you're better off getting some other baked good and a cup of gelato separately. 1/5 Strawberry roll cake slice: unlike other places that use a white cream with some strawberry bits, this one uses a sweet sticky red strawberry jam with much more strawberry flavor. The bread was super soft and moist too. One of my favorites! 5/5 From two past experiences, the macarons are a huge no-go as well. Be warned! 1/5 I love their strawberry gelato though :) and you can always ask for samples and half/half flavors for certain cup sizes.
(3)Joann B.
**Review for the pumpkin cream roll and espresso coffee cake only** On this particular visit, we just grabbed and went. Upon entering, we were greeted by someone stocking the shelf, but besides that, picked our desserts and took off. The coffee was piping hot and was told it tastes better than Dunkin Donuts. Maybe that was a loaded statement, but I made it.... The pumpkin cream roll was light and fluffy. There wasn't a whole lot of cream, so there wasn't as many calories right? LOL It was a great dessert, and it came individually packaged and the slice was definitely generous - maybe 2 inches thick and covered the majority of my hand. The coffee cake was half the size in width and denser. The coffee flavor was subtle and aromatic. It was a little on the dry size, but still good. I'm always up for having Asian sponge cake, so, in comparison to a Shilla bakery, Breeze might be slightly lacking, but they'll still do the trick, especially if you've left Yechon with a hankering for something sweet!
(3)Laura S.
the bingsoo was alright. it had way too much condensed milk. I was looking to have a light treat, but it was much heavier than I thought. cute Korean bakery though. looking forward to comibg back and buying some bread next time. they had many samples of bread which is helpful in selecting which bread to buy.
(3)Kathy I.
I haven't really tried anything on the menu because I love the yogurt bingsoo so much! The yogurt part is delicious and there are fruits all around plus mochi. My favorite part is the corn flakes... Such a simple concept but it's so addicting! Pretty sure I go here once a week... Maybe twice just for the yogurt bingsoo :)
(5)Tracy D.
The best thing this bakery has going for them is their environment and the atmosphere. We enjoy the seating variety and that there are two levels. In warmer weather, there's even outdoor seating available on the top level. Breeze offers a variety of baked goods both savory and/or sweet. There's hot and cold beverages that ranges from coffee, tea, smoothies, and boba drinks. I really enjoy their gelato. Very nice variety of flavors. Customer service is usually friendly and helpful. However, has anyone else experienced difficulties when wanting to try gelato flavors? Employees used to be pretty helpful when trying and selecting flavors. Lately, it's hard to ask for flavors even after waiting in line for our turn. Regardless, this is a nice place to come to hang out and chat with friends.
(4)MJ U.
I have a complaint on the night of june 10th. We got there around 11:42pm, the open sign was still on. When we went in the korean cashier guy wearing black glasses yelled at us, to get out with the hand gesture. He was very rude. I hope this message will reach the upper management and get better trained staff (with good manners).
(1)Food-Travel-Adventure A.
My husband's friend took us here and loved it! This place have good desserts and drinks. The desserts and drinks are not too sweet. The prices are a little expensive, but it's worth it. This is a cute and fun place to hanging out with friends. Friendly and fast services. Overall, we both had a great time and more likely will be back the next time.
(5)Nargis A.
This is a cute little Asian bakery in Annandale with a variety of different breads, pastries, and other goods. All of the breads and cakes that are displayed on the shelves have a description of the ingredients. Everything is individually wrapped which helps keep them fresh. They have a good selection of bubble tea, but my favorite is taro. It almost tastes like popcorn but the texture of the bubble tea is thick like a smoothie which is how its supposed to be! The tapiyoka balls are fresh and soft unlike other places that serve bubble tea. A lot of other places have pre-made bubble tea with hard, stale tapiokya balls but the ones from Breeze are always fresh. If you go upstairs you can sit on the balcony outside when the weathers nice. The seating outside is nice and the decorations are cute. The only con about this place is the staff. I feel like if you aren't "one of them" and by that i mean Asian, then they don't really take you seriously. I've noticed that they are super friendly to Asians but anyone else that isn't they're just whatever about them. Overall, great place to hang out with friends, grab a bite to eat, or study
(4)Lizette A.
Great place for dessert! Korean baked delights abound, along with a tasty sounding lunch and bubble tea menu. We went here after a heavy meal at Tanpopo Ramen and was pleasantly surprised by the encouraging prices- we got 5 different little breads and rolls for $7 and enjoyed them all in the upstairs, outdoor deck. Great spot for friends and chats over sweets and coffee. We went in the evening when it was super busy- looks like a hang out spot for teens and adults alike.
(4)Don H.
Solid cafe. Common Korean style (French influenced) cafe. Cutesy and overflowing with Korean influence. Warm and welcoming to anyone with a sweet tooth. Cakes and baked goods are plentiful and diverse with daily assortments. Coffee and espresso drinks are good to above average. Had their bubble tea before but don't remember the taste so I am guessing average. Gelato/ice cream is good to above average. Today's selection: sweet potato bread (sweet fluffy and crisp outer bread with sweet starchy potato filling) Croquet (beef and vegetable fried goodness) Americano is sometimes not quite there but today was okay. Latte is always a safe bet.
(3)Khalid S.
I stopped by this place over the weekend after reading the reviews and looking for new bakeries in the area. Very comparable to Shilla, but I definitely liked the seating here. They had second floor seating and they had a outdoor patio style seating area on the second floor. Many pasty options and cakes, coffee, bubble tea and smoothies, and tea options. I tried the americano which was good and comparable to Shillas, and a couple of pastries which most were tasty. Parking outside was a little packed but is manageable. Try it out!
(4)Christopher K.
Overall great bakery and coffee shop. It's a great place to study or a place to enjoy a pastry/dessert on any day of the week. Sometimes their coffee isn't that great, or it's too piping hot, but some days they get it right. Great atmosphere and when it's spring, summer or fall, the upstairs outdoor deck is a great place to hang out too. I love their cakes and desserts, and I often find it my go-to place to buy cakes for birthdays (I love the sweet potato cake).
(4)Tiffany L.
I have to first say that I'm spoiled. I come from California where the Asian desserts are amazing and bubble tea drinks are made from brewed tea, not powder, so I'm really picky when it comes to Asian bakeries of all kinds. I thought I should mention that because I think some of my reviews might be biased towards having have been to so many bakeries and Asian cafes on the west coast to compare the east coast ones to, so I will probably be opening my reviews with this paragraph. If you're used to the bakeries on the west coast, you might be disappointed with the east coast bakeries (unless you're in NYC or maybe Philly). That said, I think Breeze is OK. They have good baked goods. The buns are very heavy (very bready, if that even makes sense) and too sweet for my liking, however, I do like their green tea jelly cake. I'm not crazy about their drinks. You can tell a lot of their stuff is powdered, so it's not very smooth when you drink it, even when it's blended. It just tastes artificial and extremely syrupy sweet. I tend to go for the regular hot teas because of that reason. The Java Chip drink reminds me of CBTL, except less creamy and more icy. It tends to not have much flavor and I feel like I'm drinking flavored ice and not a coffee drink. I think depending on your sweetness tolerance levels, you will either really love this place or think it meh. When I figured out what I liked, I like enjoying the company of my friends and the comfort of the cafe. This place has a very cozy and cute ambiance and plenty of room for groups of friends, which I like. However, parking is difficult on weekend nights, so might have some trouble finding parking, although I've seen lots of people park across the street and run back to the bakery.
(3)Christopher N.
Great place to meet up with friends and have a nice little snack! Selection is wide and varied so you can be sure that you'll find something good to order (as you can see in the photos). The seating is quite good so long as it's not crowded and there's even an upstairs patio if you want to enjoy a nice day. Much better arrangements than Shilla down the street IMO. However, parking can be a pain as it shares the parking lot with Yechon and anyone who's been there knows what that is like. Highly recommended!
(5)Aaron B.
This place is definitely a gem and puts other bakeries that I have been to to shame. They have a wide range of Korean/Asian (and general) baked goods such as breads, cookies, pastries, cakes, cupcakes, creme rolls, and much more. Their bread is amazing. Their milk bread makes some insane French toast and their other breads are great for sandwiches or however you want to use them. They also make really good sandwiches to order. I've had the jalepeno chicken sandwich and the basil pesto chicken panini and both were really good. Their cakes are also really good. The green tea creme cake will make you forget any reason to die. All of their cakes and cupcakes that I've tried are very light, moist, and not overly sweet; they are perfectly balanced. The only reason that I didn't give a 5 star review is because of the the bubble tea smoothies, which are very mediocre. The tapioca pearls are always fresh, but it never seems like they blend the smoothie to a very good consistency; it seems like they may use too much ice. And since they are very busy in the back with the bakery and other preparations, this is likely the longest you will ever wait for a bubble tea. Other than that, try this place out! It's a great cafe and bakery!
(4)Manh K.
I have to say that this place is pretty good. It is full of deserts, baked goods, and drinks. Soooo many sweets, you will literally crap yourself. But I will get to that later. The facility is nice. Parking is great. Lighting is good. Employees are friendly. Overall the place is amazing. But I didn't know what kind of "bing soo" I was getting. Also I didn't plan my weekend on this small cup of desert. But if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Remember that. After consuming the "bing soo" I noticed a change in my body. My mouth was in need of thirst. I began to feel nauseous. I was in a cool room, but I felt sweat breaking out of me. My heartbeat began to race as if I knew what kind of abomination was about to emerge. Violent noises began escaping around me, and I searched around to find out what it was, only to realize that it was my pelvis region that was giving me a grave warning. I shouldered my way to the bathroom, doing half limps just to make sure the beast doesn't escape. I clawed at my belt, moaning with pain to keep it away. The pain came first, then the smell. The sweet, sweet smell of what I consumed. The smell was overpowering. The first volley of feces hit the water like rain drops in a lake. Slow and gentle. However, the second strike was not so fair. It hit the water like coins inside a soda can. Violent. The splash back was memorable. The tainted water drenched my bottom, but that was the least of my worries. After another moment, the noises in my core hit a fever pitch and I was struck rigid with pain. The sweat was now running into my eyes, but the room had turned ice cold and my hands began to spasm. I felt an insidious burning flooding my escape hatch. I gasped. Hot yellow poison began spraying from my rear, changing in pitch and echo as the stream of diarrhea whipped around the toilet bowl, creating a nightmarish Doppler effect that can only be appreciated in hindsight. My legs fell asleep sitting on the toilet. I couldn't have stood up if I wanted to. Wiping was a no-go. Toilet paper simply became a vile paper mache'. My hands were quickly soiled. A full blown shower was needed, and all of my towels had to be burned. Overall, I had a great experience. Try the pastries, they are to die for. Would recommend to friends and definitely coming here again!
(4)Athar H.
Overall it's a good place for deserts but the customer service is awful. I had my fifteen month old to whom I was trying to feed McDonald's chicken nuggets and one of the servers asked that we stop and no outside food is allowed. I explained its for the baby but he insisted that its against policy. When in the USA is it against policy to feed a baby. Pathetic service and hope the server learns common sense as his attitude was totally rude and inhumane.
(2)Charry L.
There are plenty of seating and outlets. Outside seating is also available on the second floor. Open also during late hours so convenient for chatting with friends. The bread though, I don't know if they're the best tasting or best quality. Tip: After 9 (not sure about the specific time) they have 50% discounted breads. Over all, it's an okay bakery.
(3)Sampad D.
It is just a OK place.They have quite a good range of savory and sweet desserts. I got some sweet and savory ones..the sweet ones were good but the savory ones were too bland. I went there after 9PM so they were having half off on some of the pastries.
(3)Christine P.
This is a cute neighborhood Asian bakery and cafe. In addition to cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts that one might find in a typical bakery, I was thrilled to discover that they also carried moon cakes, bean cakes, and other sweets reminiscent of my childhood in the Philippines. There is a retail section that carries packaged items like cookies and cakes. In the same area is the coffee bar and cake stand. They offer different types of coffee drinks, with some that contain more exotic ingredients like pumpkin or raspberry. One of my friends even ordered the Japanese counterpart of the Philippine Halo-Halo dessert, which is a sorbet topped with ice and different types of fruit. There is plenty of comfortable seating space in two different levels of the building for lounging around - I believe they also offer free Wifi. Overall, it was a positive experience checking out this place, but I took down one star because their sugar cookies turned out bland and dry.
(4)Melanie Y.
Omg. The amount of times that I've checked into this place and have yet to write a review? Shame on me! Anyways, this place has been my go-to dessert place for the past year or so and it all comes down to two words and they are pat bingsoo (Korean shaved ice). The dessert is also similar to the Taiwanese shaved ice but they add cereal, mochi & your choice of gelato flavor on top. Like woah, right? For extra cost, I add in the red bean bc that's how I roll. So I always go for the medium size and plus size it when you are sharing with your SO or friend or even by yourself. I've done that before too--hey, no judging! Most of the gelato flavors are delish but I usually opt for the pistachio or tiramisu flavor. If you are ever in the area or even 30 mins from here, please go and try it. You will not regret. Here's to many more bingsoo in the near horizon! Happy eating all. =D
(5)Paul H.
Terrible. The red bean bingsoo was supposed to have fresh fruit but only had some cereal on top. The manager explained that's because I ordered a small, but the menu describes small and large as the same. He then gave the most insincere regrets, refusing to even give me a bit of fruit. This place is just after your money.
(1)Carolina M.
Breeze seems pretty typical of the Korean bakeries that I'm used to in Atlanta. On a cold night after dinner with my friend, we decided to come here to hang out. I had a pumpkin tea latte since I wanted something hot. This was actually pretty delicious. It wasn't too sweet and I could taste tiny chunks of pumpkin as I drank the creamy concoction. In fact, I wish I had one right now, so I'll have to check out if there's any other place near me that serves something like this. The space here is cute. This is probably the first Korean bakery/cafe that I've been to that's two floors. We got a chance to sit on the second floor. It's relatively comfortable although the chairs do feel like Ikea chairs. The good thing about hanging out is that if you run out of things to say with your friends, your eyes can just glaze over the K-Pop playing on the flat screens. I hear this place has a patio which is a good place to hang out when the weather is warm. Overall, I'm a fan of the drinks. The gelato looks fresh and well, let's just say if you forgot to buy a gift for someone, they have some cute purses/accessories that you can pick up at the last-minute. It's like a bakery and gift-shop all in one.
(4)Samantha J.
This is our favorite Korean bakery in Annandale. We usually go on a weekend morning for some pastries and a bubble tea. I've had the boba in a pina colada and mango smoothie as well as the chai latte and all are delicious. The pastries are fresh and good and much better than traditional American pastries because they are not as sweet and have their ingredients right on the package (if you don't get one out of the case). Whenever we have guests visit from out of town, we always get an assortment of pastries for them to try and nobody has ever been disappointed. I do want to go and try the bing soo sometime but it never seems like a good idea at 7:30am.
(4)Yujin C.
Definitely one of my favorite Cafés in the area. The interiooor is quite cute and it reminds me of the different cafes in korea. Ii love that you can sample the pastries and their cakes look scrumptious! Definitely will visit when I can!
(4)Alison S.
Right next to Yechon (Korean BBQ), this place is perfect for dessert after your meal at Yechon. We've been a couple of times. It's a bakery & Korean style dessert place. And coffee of course. They do that shaved ice green tea, red bean paste, and mochi thing. Yum!! I can't get enough of it. They also have ice cream / gelato & lots of cakes & pastries. Similar to Japanese cakes, Korean style cakes tend to be less sweet than American cakes. Give it a try and see how you like it!
(4)Sara B.
The actual boba is by far the worst I've ever had. The desserts are good but a bit over priced. The decor is great and the place is 2 floors and open until 2am which is a huge plus! I recommend it for the desserts but do yourself a favor and steer clear of the disgusting bubble tea.
(3)Xtine C.
Ever since this place opened its the best cafe hang out spot in Annandale. It can get really busy some late night weekends but you always manage to find a seat! There is cute outdoor seating on the top floor, which is great when the weather is amazing. All of their drinks are tasty. Coffee, tea, latte, bubble tea they're all on point. Their gelatos are really creamy and strong in their flavors. Only reason it gets 4/5 stars is bc the bread and pastry selection isn't as great and vast as the neighboring places like shilla. Also their bingsoo used to be the best but now it's not good. Go to shilla for bingsoo. Come here to hang out after eating dinner or jus chill with a group of friends. Oh and they have free wifi!
(4)Julia G.
I made the mistake of coming into this bakery hungry. ***sigh*** I bought way to many awesome goodies. The latte was also definitely on-point! The young lady across the street at the optical place recommended coming here after my appointment. 10/10 will be back!
(5)Hannah K.
The food is great, love their bubble tea and yogurt bingsoo! Not as much variety of bread as shilla, but most of them taste really good. Despite the great food, I'm giving 4 stars because of bad experiences I've had with one of the male employees there. From the many, one time I ordered a Taro bubble tea. I waited a very long time and I started noticing that other customers who ordered way after me were getting their bubble teas. I asked the male employee when my taro bubble tea is going to be ready and without a word, he went to the back, talked to one of the spanish employee for a while, came out and just placed the bubble tea right in front of me. He didn't even say sorry. Another time, I was waiting in line to buy some breads and even though he saw me, he didn't bother taking my order. Even another employee said to him "Why aren't you taking her order?" Because of him, I stopped going to breeze because of his horrible customer service.
(4)Carmen G.
Parking lot is super small so be prepared to fight for a spot. I would give this 2.5 stars. The decor is chic and modern which I love, but the shaved iced would have been better. Ahem, where's the condensed milk?? Guess it's not like the Taiwanese shaved ice. The best part of the dessert was the yogurt on top. That was delish.
(3)Jess Y.
Breeze has a HUGE assortment of indulgences! You can find sandwiches, bread, pastries, icecream / froyo / bingsoo, coffee, & more. The breads and pastries are pretty good, comparable to other Korean bakeries. Recently, the bf & I stopped in for the fruit bingsoo, and it really hit the spot. I really like the addition of cereal, definitely changed the textures up. Breeze is always clean and the atmosphere is very cozy.
(4)Laura C.
I love this place! There's nothing like dessert after a korean bbq food coma. There is so much space here and i DONT have to run to get a table or worry about accidentally elbowing someone from the next table. There's a second floor with a nice balcony with places to sit at during a sunny or even not so sunny day. My favorite drink here is the vanilla chai and the taro boba. They are exquisite and perfect for the 20 minute car ride back home. And of course i cant leave without also buying their sweet potato pound cake. Definitely a must go to! :D The only problem is the parking space. Breeze is surrounded by a couple of restaurants and thus shares the parking lot. It all depends on your luck and whether you can find a parking space quickly or not.
(5)Tony D.
Really cute bakery that captures your attention with all those yummy and adorable pastries as soon as you walk in. Their ingredients are distinctly Asian, with things such as red bean, green tea, coconut, and more. They also sell a bunch of drinks and comfort foods at the counter. What we actually tried was the red bean bingsoo, which is pretty similar to say a Taiwanese snow ice. It was pretty well made and very sweet, maybe a bit too much so. But the read bean and sweetened ice were pretty hard to resist; one change I would like is for the fruit to be fresh instead of canned. Other than that, you should still get one whenever you're in the area!
(4)Janice S.
I was very lucky to have a friend who has a CAR to bring me here...so we could get BINGSOO! I haven't had patbingsoo since I was in Korea in 2008, so it's been awhile, and this review may be biased on the fact that I had any bingsoo. I loved their patbingsoo and I like the communal and open atmosphere of the cafe. I wish I had tried some of the breads, but we had dinner right before and were really full from that. It aims to replicate a cafe in Seoul, and it does that well.
(4)Gretchen P.
After an obviously incredible meal at Bon Chon--oops, I mean, Chi Mc in Annandale, I was craving some bubble milk tea hardcore. Since the boba at Shilla bakery is all of the frozen variety, I thought maybe Breeze would have some other options. And, of course, as I always do whenever I walk into a Korean bakery, I was looking forward to picking up a few baos to take home with me. Unfortunately, Breeze doesn't have the kind of pastry selection that Shilla offers. It was sadly lacking (I did go fairly late, but I feel like Shilla's shelves are always bursting even when I visit after dinner). I was able to order a black milk latte with added bubbles (they don't technically offer black tea as a flavor for their bubble tea/boba, but at least it wasn't frozen, like I was hoping!) and it was okay -- CRAZY sweet, so I'm not sure I could handle it on a regular basis. Then again, I lived in Taipei for three years so my standards for bubble milk tea are pretty high. I really liked the space inside Breeze -- it's open and nicely decorated and there's clearly tons of seating, but I'll still probably stick to Shilla from now on if I'm on the lookout for baked goods.
(3)Ruth C.
Two and a half stars, rounding to mirror downward trend. One or two samples, and not that many bun varieties. Cream puff texture was good, and the whipped cream not too chemicaly. Cakes are okay, not too dry. Skip the macarons, lemon tasted like almond flour. Taro boba was blended to a thick consistency with half n half, but the bubbles were a little under. As nice as the upstairs covered patio can be, this is one of those stops where I only keep coming back because a place I frequent is right next door.
(2)Carl C.
Nice variety of coffee drinks and teas! I tend to favor the sweet-but-not-so-sweet variety of Asian desserts (read: Korean/Chinese) so they have enough snacks in that category. If you prefer the sweeter stuff, they have those kinds of treats too. Also, I can satisfy my sweet red bean paste appetite here. There are other bakeries/coffee houses in the DC metro area arguably having specialized treats and coffees, but when I arrive here I can relax. In some other places, one feels pushed to leave for quicker turnaround. Good ambiance to lounge around with friends after a big brunch or dinner.
(4)Sandy T.
I have to say, of the bakeries in Annandale, Breeze is the one I go to most frequently. Reason being, I love the ambiance, convenience, and Wi-Fi. It is a good hangout spot to just socialize with friends and I come here to even study (nice to study at a café like place and sip on coffee or tea while doing work). To clarify, I am not giving Breeze 4 stars because of the quality of their food, but because of what I have mentioned above. Recently, I realized that they have been lacking on the quality of their pastries/breads. I would recommend going to Shilla Bakery, about 3 minutes away, who have much better selections and quality of pastries/breads. However, I do enjoy their gelato and cupcakes/mini delectable cakes like, tiramisu that they have (not amazing, but acceptable). Their gelato is one of the best items they have there. Try their green tea, hazelnut, and yogurt flavors! It's delicious. Their items are also pretty pricey and I am NOT a person, who cares much for pricing when it comes to food, but I'd have to say, they are pretty expensive. Every time I visit, I always buy a good amount of bread, since I'm already there and they add up really quick. When it comes to their Bingsoo ( shaved ice w/toppings), I think it's comparable to Shilla's.
(4)Mariah S.
Nice casual relaxed and low keyed spot if you have a hankering for a sweet fix late nite. There's an upstairs and a downstairs. A lot more open space than products so a little disappointing. The variety is so so with cakes, manju, coffee, gelato, and bingso but I think people come here more for the atmosphere and to hang out with friends than for food. I recommend Shilla if you're strictly looking for baked goods.
(3)Jacinda N.
Their bing soo, gelato, and cakes are really good! I just wish it wasn't so pricey! I also love how their open a bit later too. I don't recommend their breads though, I've bought a few of their breads home for my mother and each one was horrible. Greats late night place to go with friends!
(4)Ashley H.
Cute place. modern and pretty inside. You can ogle the desserts all day. They're so good looking! The gelato has very rich flavors and perfect texture, and the cakes are light and fluffy! I would probably avoid the prepackaged baked goods though. and the late night hours are really convenient. If I lived closer, I would come here all the time and maybe even order cakes for Holidays and Birthdays from here.
(5)Serge M.
There are good cakes and puddings there! Too bad what I wanted the most wasn't there at the time (Macroons). It's ok though, the desserts here are good because they aren't too sweet. I like their boba too.
(4)Jeremiah S.
I love the decor in this location, definitely nicer in terms of elbow room than shilla. The korean bread is all run of the mill normal stuff and normal quality (which is good :P). The Service is decent. The only complaint I have is that the 'gelato' is not exactly gelato. Having been to Italy and had gelato in Firenze... there just seems to be something different with the texture and flavor of the substance served here that makes it difficult to actually classify it as gelato. It is not bad by any means, in fact it tastes good. It's just odd that they listed it as gelato (it may be milk based like gelato, but it's style isn't the same).
(4)Jill K.
Love this place! Asian style Bakery Cafe. You can sample the different pastries. The upstairs seating is nice and opens to an outside balcony seating area. Very Family oriented and has a young vibe. Great for after movies, a date, or snack drive by. Very close to Nova Annandale campus.
(5)J L.
Love their cakes but they have to do something about their latte...I can barely taste the espresso
(2)Mai T.
Whoever decided to open Breeze Bakery right next to Yechon is a genius. It's so easy to head over to this cute, open, friendly cafe after getting your eat on at Yechon. The guys behind the counter were so nice and seemed to genuinely appreciate your business. I came in pretty late (around 10pm) so the selection was picked over, but I was still able to get a few things.. all of which were delicious. Also had the Black Tea Latte with a side of Chocolate Cake to go along with it. The cake was heaven! The seating area downstairs and upstairs is very inviting, and stays open till midnight everyday.
(4)KuangYou C.
It's my first time to see a Asian bakery/cafe with modern decoration in the States. I miss this because there are plenty in Asia. I didn't have any drink. I just bought two bread and they are all good. It is not like some Chinese/HongKongese bakeries, the food here is more delicate. And I believe hanging out with friends would be great also. I think I will definitely go there again because I miss Asian dessert so much!
(4)Kat B.
I wish I knew about this place when I was in high school! The prices are fair, better than other Korean pastry shops I've visited in the area and I like how they allow patrons to sample many of their baked goods. Their red bean bun was a little too sweet (too much filling, not enough bun) but I thought their sweet potato bun was great! Also the apple pound cake is tasty...I wish there was a little more apple inside but that's probably because I'm always a fan of extra fruit in my desserts and pound cakes. The elephant ear pastries are very delicious, crispy without too much sugar. And you get two per pack so you can share with a loved one...that is if you can keep from eating both yourself. I can't wait to go back some time to try some of the gelato and cakes, which look absolutely divine.
(4)Stacy J.
Bottom Line Up Front: Go for the outdoor patio It's so hard to pin down exactly how I feel about this place because I can still taste the onion coated cookie I regrettably bit into during my last visit. Yes.... onion on a cookie... or did they call it a rice cake... whatever it was, it was among the most disgusting thing I've ever had. It was so bad, I contemplated walking the cookie back down to the cashier to inform them that instead of rolling their cookie in almonds or coconuts, they made the mistake of rolling it in fried onion. Gag. Even though this happened two weeks ago, I'm still feeling queasy just thinking about it. Minus two stars Three stars for its ample sampling selection, it's like the Costco of bakeries in this sense, and the outdoor patio. On a warm spring day, if you look high enough from the patio, you almost think you're not surrounded by concrete, pavement, and a parking lot.
(3)Genny R.
This place is perfect for a coffee date, it's open pretty late and the ambiance is so pretty. I really like the taro latte, it's perfect for the winter and you can get boba in it. The bulgogi quesadilla is delicious! The pastries and cakes are not that great, I still prefer Shilla or Paris for the cakes and breads,but for hanging out I'd rather go to breeze cafe because it's so pretty and more spacious than the other bakeries.
(4)Lisa A.
My husband's nephew bought us a bunch of these pastries. I had one last night - it was like a sweet bean cream in the middle. This morning I had one with a creamy green bean center. Those were some of the best Korean pastries I've had. Loved it. I tried the plain, tall pound-like cake - it was quite dry, but others may like it. I'm a fan of the stuff with the beans in the middle. I'm lucky to get decent Korean anything - we moved from Northern Va to Harrisburg, Pa and there's just no Korean stores here. So sad. I want to move back when I have interesting things like these pastries.
(4)Janice J.
I go to sch close buy, so I come here to chill and study. I luv there sausage roll. I always get that when I go to breeze. Shilla is probably more cheaper but breeze has more room. If it's good weather I like to sit outside on the balcony upstairs. The service is fast and friendly. I like how now they put the prices on there displays, not like before where u had to ask them. The only down side aside from the expensive price is the parking lot is tiny.
(5)Angela M.
Good prices, good selection of yummy baked Korean goods, and excellent gelato. But their bing soo sucks donkey balls. It's embarrassing. It tastes like they put shaved ice in a bowl and poured milk in the bottom and topped it with fruit. I tried to eat it it and enjoy it, but I just wished that I would have gone to Dolce and ordered theirs. Sad face.
(3)Sandy C.
Went on a Saturday night! Was crowded, parking was no fun. When we finally found seats for 5, we were able to enjoy our yogurt shaved ice! The large was destroyed by five of us. Wish they put more mochi, but was definitely delicious. Would go back for the yogurt!
(4)KiBum K.
This place is a sheer joke. That's why it's full of only nonKoreans picking out the baked goods that Koreans would just laugh at. My friend from NYC was visiting and I took him to this place and after one bite into their crap, he said how could they make money selling something from the past. Their baked goods are so outdated that nobody in Korea would eat this kind of baked sh*t. We're in 2015 and this kind of baked goods we ate back in the 80's and in the 90's. If you nonKoreans want to taste more trendy baked goods go to Tous les Jour nearby or Paris Baguette in NYC. Maybe they're benefitting from selling the crap to nonKoreans who never had Korean baked goods and don't know the taste.
(1)Jess Y.
I love Breeze and I wish that they would franchise so that there would be more throughout NOVA because they are clearly doing something right! The atmosphere is great: two levels and an outdoor deck. There are tons of tables for you to just sit at and enjoy a snack or drink with a couple of friends, get some studying or work done by yourself, or finish off a great night with dessert. Their hours are ridiculous (as in awesome) and they are conveniently located next to Yechon so if you happen to try to walk into Yechon on a weekend night thinking you'll be seated right away....you can hang out at Breeze while you wait. They have a plentiful selection of baked goods, slices of cake, bingsoo, tea, coffee, etc. The Asian baked goods are delicious and they have lots of yummy samples to help you get an idea of which one to buy. I recently tried a hazelnut cream *insert bread name because I can't remember it* of something awesome and it was delicious. Also, I've tried a coffee-flavored sponge cake with layers of phyllo dough in between--sinfully delicious. I haven't been WOW-ed by their selection of drinks (especially with the prices)...but I'm a coffee snob. That would be the only reason why I wouldn't give them 5 stars. Service is great. Prompt, friendly, and very helpful. They maintain the clean and vibrant atmosphere well. Free wifi and no judgement if you stay there for hours making use of it. (Hey, when I'm in the "zone" it's hard to break out of it and switch surroundings). Anyway, I love this place and I always make a point of making a visit whenever I'm in the area.
(4)Anne O.
When I first drove up, I had no clue what this place would be like. When I walked in I was positively delighted in the place's decor. The whole bottom level smelled delicious. I ordered the yogurt bingsu and shared it because the thing is MASSIVE. Even though it's almost fall, we sat out on the patio upstairs and enjoyed it. The whole experience was really enjoyable and I hope to come back and try more yummy things in the future!
(5)Soo W.
Definitely better than Shilla or Starbucks. Prices seem a little cheaper and have a lot of places to sit. It is very clean. The staff is very efficient, helpful, and friendly. Sometimes the language barrier may make some people feel a little uncomfortable since most customers and staff speak Korean more than English but you can tell the staff are sincere and care. The food is amazing. So are the drinks. Great place to hang out and chat also. They have an upstairs with balcony seating so that is nice too.
(5)Johanna A.
Breeze Bakery and Cafe is a korean cafe. They sell unique and delicious baked goods as well as offering sit-down cafe meals. They sell typical sandwich and soup staples you'd find at any cafe, but they also have some unique things on the menu like: bing-soo (a korean dessert of fruit, froyo/ice cream, mochi, and crunchy, sweet cereal) and bulgogi quesadillas (bulgogi is a common korean meat dish). Since discovering Breeze Bakery, this place has become a go to cafe for my boyfriend and I. My personal favorite things to order are the mocha bun, the froyo bing-soo, and their honeydew smoothie with boba. Breeze is a great place to meet up with friends and hang out casually, but word of the wise: if you're trying to get work done, it probably won't happen because Breeze gets a pretty loud crowd once school hours are over.
(5)Skyler K.
Perfect little Korean bakery. All the light, fluffy pastries you could ever want. And the Bing Soo is delicious!
(5)Jenny N.
So I've been here a few times and have had a variety of their baked goods and desserts. I must say, whenever I bring home their pastries, I'm not impressed. They're dry and don't have much flavor. I keep hoping it'll be different, but the goods that I like just aren't that great from here. The interior is very cute however! I do like going for a green tea latte (which isn't bad) and meeting my girlfriends for some late night dessert time. I don't mind their gelato and their bingsoo is okay, nothing spectacular. Somethings are overly priced for their quality, so it's not somewhere I would kill to go to. I find Shilla to be better in quality.
(3)Elliot Y.
The cake we bought was not layered with cake and frosting (as it should be, as all the cake by the slice were) but rather, it was layered with cake and pure BUTTER. How does a bakery accidentally substitute butter for frosting?
(1)Jessie H.
I really like this place. It's cute!!! The cakes are cute!! I really like coming here after eating lunch or dinner. It's a nice place to catch up and just linger around if you have time to kill. I always get the Strawberry banana smoothie (no bubbles). The bubbles are too hard for me here. Sometimes I get the yogurt bing-soo here (shaved ice with fruits and strawberry syrup). The bing-soo will feed like 4 people, just fyi. It's delicious. I can't really comment on the pastries or gelato although I see a lot of people buying it. I am not really a fan of either. They have an outdoor patio thing upstairs that opens up in the summer/ fall. Really nice to sit outside and enjoy dessert :)
(5)Lisa N.
**3.5 stars** (+) The Bing Soo (shaved ice and ice cream) here is large and tasty; my personal favorite is the fruit one! (+) Closes at midnight everyday so it's perfect for a late-night dessert run (+) Plenty of seats upstairs and downstairs- perfect for large parties (-) The pastries, mini-cakes, and gelato aren't that great... I always want to try them because they look really appetizing in the glass case, but every time I do, I always leave disappointed!
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