“I got a last minute invitation to a small house gathering, asked what I can bring and my host suggested a dish or dessert. I opted for the latter given time constraints, which led me to search out a bakery. Lo and behold, the first resulted in Karen’s Cakes & Cafe Pharr. I perused the site late Friday night (9/1), impressed by what I had seen of the photos, which was an obvious display of someone with great cake design talents. I couldn’t believe my luck at this being the first result and exhaustion led me to retire for the night.I awakened Saturday (9/2) morning and resumed my task by reading the reviews which ultimately led to a phone call. It was not a regular business day, but as luck would have it, I got to speaking with Karen herself; the first call was an inquiry to find out about placing orders. Karen informed me of what I can order and the call ended thereafter. I gave it some thought and called back a second time; this time placing my order for cinnamon rolls, which Karen stated, “everyone loves”.The time arrived for pickup and I got the opportunity to be warmly greeted by Karen, her husband Mike, and my order??. I absolutely loved our exchange of conversation. To my surprise, Karen had included a couple of treats; a slice of her iced blueberry lemon cake, a slice of red velvet cheesecake AND extras that were totally unexpected and only found out when we got home. Thank you!! Thank you!!At this point, I couldn’t wait to get home and when I did, my daughter, who had accompanied me on the trip, opened up the containers with the cake slices and we dug right into our treats and let me tell you, they were mouth watering and deliciously flavorful AND we didn’t stop there; we knew we had to sample the cinnamon rolls and Karen, you weren’t kidding about those rolls. They were absolutely and delightfully soft with just the right amount of sweet. It was not long before we decided that this is where I would be ordering my birthday cake. I am now torn between the iced blueberry lemon and the coconut cream cake!! Though I think my daughter has already decided on the iced blueberry lemon.Overall, the reviews are exactly what I experienced; a delightful business owner who had charm and appeal, whose smile was infectiously warm and inviting, who knows her products, swears by her customers’ satisfaction, and guarantees that you would love it AND love it we did!! These appear to be the characteristics that continue to make Karen’s Cake & Cafe Pharr a successful business for over 30 years.Thank you Karen for the last minute accommodation given such short notice. It was a pleasure meeting you and getting the opportunity to experience your expertise!! See you in October!!“
“I have had the best experiences at The Coffee Lodge since I found it. If you’re a frequent a coffee shop goer, you’ll recognize this place has just such a great cozy vibe. The owner is extremely nice and welcoming. Any other staff I’ve encountered has been friendly and attentive. They did a great job providing ample flexible seating areas to accommodate socializing or getting work done. Even the patrons are friendly and neighborly feeling. I’ve enjoyed the lavender latte, dirty chai latte, strawberry smoothie and mini cinnamon buns. All of its been delicious.“
“I love this coffee shop! Their lattes and pastries are out of this world. Emily also made me the best Thanksgiving custom ordered cookies - my nephews and nieces loved them! My entire family kept asking where I got them from. I highly recommend trying the peanut butter cookies! Parker and Emily are very kind and diligent with their business - the proof is there right when you walk through the door!“
“My first time in, on a friend's recommendation, was amazing! The folks working were super kind and patient with me, as someone who had not had Colombian cuisine. They took the time to explain different items to me and recommended some winners. Ready to go back!“
“Amazing , amazing, amazing! Lemon cake that is: gluten free, nut free, soy free, dairy free…and it actually tastes WONDERFUL! Not to mention a beautiful work of art. Jamie you are truly a master at your craft! Thank you for making my wife’s birthday special ☺️Dietary restrictions: Dairy free, gluten free, soy free, nut free“
“I went there with my class once and the ice cream there was absolutely AMAZING .? I ? recommend if you happen to be in Downtown Statesville. The shop was soooo adorable. The ice cream, donuts and like every thing was delicious. Totally will be coming back for more.10/10“