Reston, VA: Town Center
11939 Democracy Drive
Sunday-Thursday, 11am-9pm
Friday-Saturday, 11am-10pm
t: 703-464-7075

http://redvelvetcupcakery.com/

Making our second venture out to Reston Town Center, this time in search of cupcakes for my daughter’s birthday, we swung around the corner and let several folks pet Honor.  Then I got to the front of The Red Velvet Cupcakery where I found a bowl of water and a hitchin’ post.  So far, so good.

I wove Honor’s leash around it and made sure he couldn’t go on a walkabout by himself.  Then I popped in to order my dozen cupcakes.  I kept looking out the window to make sure someone didn’t steal Honor then explained to the woman behind the counter that I was keeping an eye on my dog.

“Bring him in!”

“Are you sure?”  (I think my jaw was hanging half way to my bellybutton as I asked this.)

“Yup.  As long as he’s leashed he’s welcome.”

I didn’t need a second invitation.  Neither did Honor.  In addition to getting my delicious cupcakes he got lots of pats.  Both women ooh’ed and ahh’ed all over him then explained that they kept things clean and as long as he didn’t go behind the counter (and, for the record, he tried) there was no problem.  It was clear that dogs aren’t just an aside…they are an immediate part of The Red Velvet Cupcakery.

Honorarium: This place is AWESOME.  But I’m very sorry about the nose prints on the display glass.  Did you see those cupcakes?  Did you *smell* them.  If only I were allowed to eat chocolate…   The owner is working on specialty dog cupcakes and they’ll be available soon.  Right now she’s testing them on her pup.  Lucky pup.

Verdict:  We’ll be back and regularly.