“I was looking to support a dessert spot that is black owned and my client found Apple Core. I went there and got the lemon coconut cake. It had a genuine homemade taste. Not super sweet...just right to satisfy my sweet tooth?And the owner is super sweet. She loves what she does and it shows. I love supporting a good business with great customer service.?“
“We were looking for a place to stop to eat on the way home from DC. So happy we found Bon Fresco! We got the London Broil sandwich and the Fresh Mozz and Tomato sandwich. Both were fantastic! We ate them so fast we forgot to take pictures! The bread was perfect. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. If we weren't full we could have eaten multiple of each. The staff was very friendly and the service was fast and pleasant. There are plenty of tables to sit down and eat and the ambiance was that of a deli. We loved it! If we are ever back in Columbia, MD we will definitely hit up Bon Fresco again!!“
“This bake shop is one of my very favorite places and this review is long overdue. Wonderful sandwiches, and the baked goods are to die for. The sandwich menu is pretty consistent and some baked goods are made each day. However most baked goods are made in small batches and vary day to day. There are specials-one of my favorites is the griddled Mac and cheese. Today was a Lord of the Rings celebration with Samwise stew! I also scored a King cake brioche donut and a tiramisu croissant. I am in heaven!“
“This the best donuts I have ever had! Those donuts not just delicious, they are perfect, beautiful treat to feel yourself with happiness! The also have different promotional offer - so, today I received a free makeup gift which is full size bottle of foundation, is not it amazing! Love you, guys, and ready to spend 45 minutes to drive!“
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“I had no idea what we were in for. What a pleasant surprise! You know it's an exceptional spot when there is a swarm of people continuously going in and out--nonstop. Busy, busy, busy! When you walk in you are serenaded with easy acoustic music and your nose goes in overdrive due to the numerous sweet aromas--chai, espresso, cakes, breads and pastries. The back and right sides are areas deemed for sitting, gathering, studying and...eating! The cash wrap is in the middle section and the items for sale are on the left. There is NO direction or signs on how or what to do when you get in so I figured I'd make my review a bit of a guide: If you're here solely for picking up an order, making a custom order, grabbing a slice of cake or for coffee, you can go straight to the cash wrap. If you are here for pastries (etc.), you'll start on the left. This area is self-serve. Grab a tray, a tray liner and OPEN the little disinfectant oven container to grab a pair of tongs. Brace yourself. You are now ready to turn around into the abyss of desserts. DON'T THINK ABOUT CALORIES. DON'T THINK ABOUT BEING JUDGED FOR ADDING 100 TREATS TO YOUR TRAY. TREAT YO'SELF. Along the wall are breads, coffee beans, and other bagged items. The containers in the middle of the section contains all the freshly made items which you can open yourself and use your tongs to place them on your tray. Each item has a display card that includes ingredients and calorie information. If you want to remember what you selected, take a picture because the packaging is not English. *In addition to the pastries, there are cakes and cake pieces--cake pieces are only available until they last--you MUST try one. Cakes is what Tous Les Jours excels at. The cake section is on the left side of the cash wrap. If you want cake, you'll order it at the cash wrap. I tried the sweet potato pastry (5/5), the melon bread (2/5), strawberry shortcake (2/5), chai tea (3/5), milk crème bread (5/5), strawberry yogurt cake (5/5). It is officially my favorite bakery.“
“I absolutely love this bakery. I found them when we were looking for someone to do gluten free for our wedding. Their service was great and our cake and cupcakes were delicious. They even helped us figure out the design we wanted. Since then we come here regularly for special occasion desserts, or just for a treat.“
“I got exactly what I wanted. The cake was just perfect in design and delicious. Heidy came through for my daughter in short notice and I 100% recommend her services if you want quality and delicious cakes. Thanks Heidy, you made my Princess’s day and I am definitely coming back.“
“I've bought bread made by the Breadery at other markets, but Friday was the first time I ever made it into the shop. The place is a carb lover's dream. It's one of those spots that invites you to roam and look at the coffee, the olive oil or even a six-pack of local beer. The real star though is the bread of course. Simply put, their sourdough is the best I've ever had. It's a perfectly chewy, slightly salty bread that is perfect for every application. Their cinnamon swirl bread is much loved by the kids at home for its French toast qualities. It's one of those places that makes you want to try everything and makes you realize how awful our store bought, mass produced sandwich bread really is.“
“The BEST pizza I've had in the area.... maybe ever. The crust is exactly what pizza crust should be- crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Perfect amount of sauce and the meats were delicious. We ordered the Burrata Margherita and Carnivore pies along with a cannoli. It was all SO good! I won't order pizza from anywhere else again“
“Excellent matcha cafe with delicious and not too sweet desserts. The service was fast and easy. They have kiosks that you can use to order on your own. It feels as though you've stepped into Kyoto yourself with the decorative design in the cafe. It's quiet if you're looking for a place to study or it's a great gathering for friends. Their milk tea boba cake and matcha twist soft serve are so delicious!“
“So unassuming, but this must be hands down the best breakfast sandwich I've had anywhere else nearby. Can't help but notice the display of pastries and treats, you can bet I'll be back to give them a try! Don't bother with the boring, dime-a-dozen chains nearby, you'll be glad to have checked this place out.“
“This is an awesome bakery! I ordered a bridal shower cake, and it was perfect! Every detail that I requested was made! Not only was the cake beautiful, it was delicious! There were many compliments given! I recommend this bakery for all of your special occasions. The cookies are also divine!“
“Staci helped us with our wedding cake order. Fabulous experience with booking, delivery, taste and presentation! We had a 10" round almond cake with amaretto raspberry filling and French buttercream icing for our "personal" cutting cake. We also had a half sheet yellow/chocolate cake with cannoli filling and French buttercream icing for our serving cake (cut behind the scenes). We had 75 guests and we had about 20 servings leftover.“
“Edited: We continue coming back for macaroons and have had much better experiences since. Looking forward to more GF options!Original: I’ve been going for macaroons for a couple months, and coffee sometimes, but today I decided to try a hot cider with bourbon with my partner. They carded both of us, made a deal about it, and forgot to make my drink. The person who carded us proceeded to say “you ordered two?” like they didn’t check both of our cards and the receipt said 2. In fact, we watched the person behind the bar make my partner’s drink, 3 more alcoholic drinks, clean up, and put everything away. We stood waiting and staring and trying to call for someone. We ordered to-go… if you see people standing and waiting at the front, and trying to catch someone, doesn’t it mean they’re missing something? I’ll be back for macaroons, but forget getting an overpriced drink that’s made without effort and the most you get is “sorry about that”. Don’t get me wrong, their coffee and macaroons are amazing, and I’ll probably be back - but I regret tipping today and I won’t be wasting my money on a boozy drink again.“
“Georgia Grace Cafe is 5/5 in every way! Everything I’ve had there is absolutely delicious and you can just taste how fresh everything is. The atmosphere is super cute and matches the vibe of Historic Ellicott City perfectly. If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast or lunch, GG is the way to go!“
“Cookies are always delicious! The only thing that has been a problem for me is justifying the price for the cookies, but the mini ones give you that same experience without you feeling like you're pockets have been spent lol always great customer service too!“
“Major props for treating gluten free bread as the half-sized slices they are. This is the first place I've been to that spreads the sandwich contents across two small sandwiches. Every other place either attempts to stuff the insides onto puny slices (rarely) or more likely, simply gives you less. In those places, not only are you paying through the nose for GF bread, but you then get less food for the privilege. NOT SO at Atwater's. On top of delicious creations, you also get generous servings and can enjoy your meal like anyone else. Coincidentally had two meals in 3 days here and will be back!Dietary restrictions: GF“
“Absolutely adorable cafe with excellent customer service! Food and coffee was excellent. This is a hidden gem! We had the Easter special French Toast stuffed with carrot cake and it was heavenly! The crispy chicken picante and fries were perfect!“
“The BREAD!!! If you know, you know.........we have loved the food and service from Bon Fresco for many years and both are absolutely spectacular. Everyone raves about the london broil sandwich (rightfully so) but all their sandwiches, salads, soups, and deserts have been top notch.“
“Great place to get donuts, desserts and breakfast/lunch food. I’ve been getting donuts from here for years and have always enjoyed them. They have many different donut options including limited time holiday ones. I’ve gotten cakes from here before for special events and have never been disappointed, they are Delicious. I highly recommend trying this bakery, and I promise you will not be disappointed!“
“This was my first time here and the cakes are delicious! But the most impressive about this experience was the customer service. I was greeted, walked through the process, given tons of samples and they even loaded the car for me so the cake that I ordered would transport safely.This place is almost 40 minutes away from where I live, but totally worth the trip! I will return often!!!“
“They made a cake for my dad’s military funeral at Arlington. The cake ended up being more spectacular beyond my imagination!!! And it was absolutely delicious!!!! The cake was so moist and the decorations were impeccable. I ended up giving several of our guests the name of this bakery! I will use them any time I need a cake and you should also.“
“Nothing Bundt Cake is outstanding! Everything we have tried has been outstanding! The Bundt's are outstanding and the staff is super friendly! My office will be using them in the future for all of our office birthdays! I highly recommend!“
“Bakery, cafe and boba bar. This cute little bakery has a variety of options for baked goods, pastries, coffee and boba. I love their twist glazed donuts and custard cream filled bread. It's always made fresh. The boba and espressos are delicious too. If you're looking for a celebratory cake, swing by and grab a cake. Their fresh cream cake with fruit on top is my favorite. The ladies in the bakery are friendly from the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out. Add this to your list to check out. You won't regret it.“
“Kim is a Magician!! If you’re in the DMV area and are thinking about getting custom cookies this is your place!!! Kim did an amazing job with my son’s Five Guys themed cookies. She is very professional and turns your vision into reality. I told her exactly what I wanted and she exceeded all expectations. The ordering and delivery process was fast, easy and hassle free. She even offered to meet half way and added an extra cookie with my son’s pic on it for his big day. Will definitely be coming back!!!“
“What a treat it is to have this baker in Baltimore. Truly incredible pastries, bread, and customer service that keep you looking forward to a Saturday morning treat. I recommend putting some of the bread in the freezer for when you forget to place an order. ;) Thank you Baker's Tin, for all of your tasty treats!“
“The coffee there is very good and they have creamer and sugar packages you can add yourself. They have delicious bread options too all for good prices. I also recommend trying or sharing their bingsu with friends. The store has a great atmosphere for doing work as well.“
“Absolutely love this place, when my I couldn’t get a custom cake for my daughters party I stopped by, picked a cake and stuck a topper in it. I got so many compliments about it! They also have a loyalty program so make sure to get the lunch card if you frequent here! Parking can be tight when it’s full, there’s about 3 businesses sharing one row of parking so that’s the only inconvenience, there’s additional parking adjacent though and just requires a little more walking.“
“Kendra is always incredibly accommodating! Not only that, but her products are out of this world and I promise you that her French macarons will be the best you’ve ever had in your life. Her superior customer service and out of this world products will keep me coming back every single time! We love Sweet Eden!“
“Ordered a three-tiered chocolate cake for my parents’ 30th anniversary party for 100 people - it was worth every penny! It was just the right level of rich, sweet, and smooth. The texture was perfect and it tased delicious. So many of our guests complimented the cake and asked where we bought it from. I’ll definitely buy from this location again!“
“Look no further—working with Karen for everything from the initial inquiry, to coordinating the order, payment, and pick up was a seamless process. Her work is beautiful and precise. Not only do her cookies look good, but they’re absolutely delicious. These cookies were the highlight of our dessert table at our baby shower today. As soon as I picked them up I was already thinking of my next order. If you are looking for custom cookies, Karen is the only choice. Support this wonderful small business. Thank you, Karen!“
“I have used the The Baking Neighbor twice so far for two of my kids birthday parties and they have been a huge hit both times! Not only are the cookies absolutely beautiful but they are delicious as well! Our friends and family loved them. We will absolutely continue to use Jessica at The Baking Neighbor for future parties!“
“Was trying to get an order placed for valentine's and after 6 different places either being rude or unable to help I found Smallcakes. Chris took my order and was both helpful and kind and even guided me through how I needed to place the order. The cupcakes looked and tasted amazing but the awesome customer service is what will keep me coming back.“
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“My family surprised me with a cake from here for my birthday and I was sooo happy! I’ve always wanted a heart shaped cake and this was everything I imagined! The strawberry shortcake flavor was so good paired with the soft fluffy icing that was used.Thank you guys for making my day so special! :)“
“The people are so nice here! The mocha cookie dough treat was amazing! That was my favorite. Definitely eat the cinnamon rolls fresh and warm to get the full effect. I wasn't a fan of the banana, but I generally don't like banana flavored things. For banana, though, it was done well. The berry bun was delicious!“
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“Located on the ground floor at the back of the building near the large parking lot. Follow the sweet smelling aroma to this place. Everything I tried tasted great. Will definitely be back.Parking: Plenty of street parking in addition to the parking lot.“
“I've been coming here for over a decade... it's crazy that I can actually say that lol. Today I came yo grab supplies for a cake that I'm making for a friend. The staff here is super helpful and always have little tru k of the trade for me. Everything in the store is well organized and easy to find.“
“Whenever they’re at the Umd farmers market I try to stop by and there’s always a long line, which is for good reason. While a little pricey the pastries are always amazing, rich with flavor and freshly made. The macarons are also amazing with new flavors every week.“
“A Baltimore staple and good reason for it! If you have not had a Berger cookie then you cant say you're from Baltimore. Many things change but Berger Cookie is one thing that has not and that is a testament to their recipe and how great the cookies taste. Great cookies and a great company!“
“Overall: Super sweet service with delicious cake! I popped in to grab two large pieces of cake- tiramisu and tres leches. Both were to die for. I will definitely be back. The employee was super duper friendly and kind. They casual seating inside and a few outdoor tables. They also serve breakfast and lunch.“
“Great Gluten free cakes! I bought one for my wife and everyone thought it was great. Strawberry and cream. Straight magic! I told them I did not want anything extravagant and they kept it clean and simple. It was a surprise birthday party and my sister picked up the cake. Sarah the Baker is great. I gave them a week and it was not overpriced. They sale cupcakes but save your money. Order the cake! It is moist and magical!!!! (Yes, I am a man who just gave four exclamation points to a cake)“