Our area offers plenty of options to satisfy your sweet tooth.

If you can’t seem to fight your late night sugar craving, you’re not alone. Reston is full of some of NoVA’s best boutique bakeries and gourmet restaurants, and they’re serving up treats both savory and sweet. When you’re in the mood to dump your diet and give in to your sweet tooth, kick your craving with one of these delectable desserts.

Pastel Chocolate Alfajores from Dulceology

Alfajores are a traditional dessert in South American countries consisting of a dulce de leche filling sandwiched between two shortbread cookies. Dulceology’s are covered in a pastel chocolate coating and are $18 for 15 Alfajores.

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Dulceology

RESTON FARMERS MARKET:
Every Wednesday starting April 18 to November 21
TIME: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
LOCATION: 11900 Lawyers Road, Reston VA
www.dulceology.com

“Peanut Butter Cup” Cupcake from Red Velvet Cupcakery

Red Velvet Cupcakery is known for its unique, gourmet flavored cupcakes. The “Peanut Butter Cup” cupcake is a Reston favorite and features a decadent chocolate cake base topped with sweet and salty peanut butter icing.

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Red Velvet Cupcakery

11939 Democracy Drive
Reston, VA 20190
703-464-7075
www.redvelvetcupcakery.com

Gourmet Pop Tarts from Ted’s Bulletin

Ted’s Bulletin in Reston Town Center offers a selection of gourmet Pop Tarts made in-house. Choose from sweet strawberry, salted caramel, brown sugar & cinnamon or blueberry cheesecake.

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Ted’s Bulletin

11948 Market Street
Reston, VA 20190
703-956-9510
www.tedsbulletin.com

Ricotta Beignets from Red’s Table

As of February, Red’s Table in Reston has added Ricotta Beignets to their brunch menu. The French-inspired treat is made of fried dough, ricotta, lemon zest and poppy seeds, then topped with powdered sugar.

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Red’s Table

11150 South Lakes Drive
Reston, VA 20191
571-375-7755
www.redstableva.com

Spiced Chocolate Pudding from Bartaco Reston

If you’re indulging at Bartaco with a rice bowl and a mojito then be sure to leave room for dessert. Bartaco offers an authentic Mexican dessert, Spiced Chocolate Pudding, which is topped with whipped cream, crispy oats and a hazelnut drizzle.

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Bartaco

12021 Town Square Street
Reston, VA 20190
703-787-8226
www.bartaco.com

Sur Del Lago Gelato from Pitango Gelato

This rich, chocolate sorbet often sells out at Reston Town Center’s Pitango Gelato. The luxurious flavor is made from Sur Del Lago cocoa beans from the tropical mountain forrest of Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo.

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Pitango Gelato

11942 Reston Town Center
Reston, VA 20190
703-606-9906
www.pitangogelato.com

Profiteroles from Mon Ami Gabi

This cream puff from Mon Ami Gabi is served sandwich style and made from mouth-watering vanilla ice cream and homemade double chocolate fudge.

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Mon Ami Gabi

11950 Democracy Drive
Reston, VA 20190
703.707.0233
www.monamigabi.com