I've been wanting to visit this cute bakery for a while, so I was excited to finally stop by. When I arrived an hour after opening, the place was empty. There were three staff members—a barista, a cashier, and a bakery attendant. Of the three, only the bakery attendant greeted me with a friendly "Good morning," which I appreciated. The barista completely ignored me and the cashier was borderline unfriendly.
I would have liked a moment to browse the menu and bakery selection, but the cashier seemed impatient. A simple, "Is this your first time here? Would you like any recommendations?" would have been good enough.
I ordered the quiche which was bland. I also ordered the gluten free strawberry bar and that was absolutely delicious, so I might be back just for that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
K Lassiter
Homemade taste and quality
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leen Hamowalyounes
Cute and tasty! I recommend the cheesecake!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drew Hanessian
Great yummy baked goods and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.
Kid-friendliness: Laid back but didn't see high chairs
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Roger Hopper
Always excellent baked goods and service! Amazing pumpkin spiced croissant, and tried their dark chocolate bourbon pecan pie and spiced pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving - delicious and fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonya Williams (Wildflowers and Hooyahs)
Very small bakery/cafe. Very limited food options but very cute decor and very informative and patient staff. If you want a place with lots of indoor dining options, this may not be your spot. But if you enjoy a small cafe away from The hustle and bustle of the city, with great baked goods and good mint lemonade, this is your spot. There is some outdoor dining available as well. There is a free parking lot nearby, and once you park, you can explore the other nearby shops as well. Great little spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Allison Picini
We absolutely love May’s Parlor!! The BEC breakfast sandwich is one of my all-time favorite breakfast sandwiches, and their flavored lattes are the best in Norfolk.
Went today for the first time and was blown away. We had the quiche of day and it was the best I've had hands down. Also had the pumpkin chiphon cake that was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to go back.
Philippe
Cruffin tasted very good, although the format is a bit challenging to eat. The quiche was alright, I just wish it came with something more (like a side salad) so it could work as lunch. There is a large free parking right next to the shop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cruffin of the Week
Mikala Goods
I have been a home baker my whole life. I grew up competing in county fairs, placing against adults by age eight. I've had the opportunity to eat pastries all over France. I am not a professional by any means, but I know what good baking tastes like. Everything I've been served here has been incredible. Perfectly baked. Incredible attention to detail and consistency. Flavors are always completely on point. It's a treasure to have nearby. Staff are always pleasant. Coffee drinks, again, just the attention to detail on flavors is wonderful. Everyone seems happy to be there, which is also really nice to see. They have limited, but available gluten free items, too. Usually an assortment of 1-3 rotating baked goods and a wide variety of macarons.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pain Au Chocolat, Assorted Pastries, Almond Croissant, Muffins
One of my favorite cafes/bakery. The pastries are fresh and there's always a pretty big selection and new ones every week. The drink menu is huge and there's new flavors all the time. The space inside is super cute and inviting. There's never a wait and there's a few tables inside and few tables outside. It's a busy place but there's always seating. Clean bathroom. Everytime I go I always get extra cookies, they're huge and so delicious. Anything you get here, you can't go wrong, always delicious.
I visited VA beach back in July and tried May’s Parlor.
I have literally been craving their chocolate croissants SINCE THEN and I’m states away- which is obviously why I’m compelled to write a review, months later. Definitely would visit again! <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SusanT Pollard
I was gifted three tasteless, dry, inedible macaroons Saturday from May's and am stunned by the previous comments. Not sure when or where your previous macaroons experience was but I can promise May's was the polar opposite. The double chocolate was the best of the three but that's not a compliment. The lavender macaroon tasted like soap and I'm not sure what the tan macaroon was, but other than sugar and shortening? any other food profile was absent. Perhaps the bakers had a bad day but these tasted of bad factory and cardboard box.
John Sullivan
One of the BEST breakfast sandwiches in the area. The brioche bread is INSANE. Definitely recommend trying
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bec Breakfast Sandwich
Peyton Bennett
everyone was very nice, the food was amazing and so was the coffee! very cute place I would definitely recommend it. the pain au chocolate was very flavourful, the quiche was amazing and very fluffy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pain Au Chocolat, Spinach Artichoke Quiche Du Jour, Bakery
I've been wanting to visit this cute bakery for a while, so I was excited to finally stop by. When I arrived an hour after opening, the place was empty. There were three staff members—a barista, a cashier, and a bakery attendant. Of the three, only the bakery attendant greeted me with a friendly "Good morning," which I appreciated. The barista completely ignored me and the cashier was borderline unfriendly.
I would have liked a moment to browse the menu and bakery selection, but the cashier seemed impatient. A simple, "Is this your first time here? Would you like any recommendations?" would have been good enough.
I ordered the quiche which was bland. I also ordered the gluten free strawberry bar and that was absolutely delicious, so I might be back just for that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Homemade taste and quality
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute and tasty! I recommend the cheesecake!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great yummy baked goods and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.
Kid-friendliness: Laid back but didn't see high chairs
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Always excellent baked goods and service! Amazing pumpkin spiced croissant, and tried their dark chocolate bourbon pecan pie and spiced pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving - delicious and fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very small bakery/cafe. Very limited food options but very cute decor and very informative and patient staff. If you want a place with lots of indoor dining options, this may not be your spot. But if you enjoy a small cafe away from
The hustle and bustle of the city, with great baked goods and good mint lemonade, this is your spot. There is some outdoor dining available as well. There is a free parking lot nearby, and once you park, you can explore the other nearby shops as well. Great little spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
We absolutely love May’s Parlor!! The BEC breakfast sandwich is one of my all-time favorite breakfast sandwiches, and their flavored lattes are the best in Norfolk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Ganache Cake, Bec Breakfast Sandwich
Went today for the first time and was blown away. We had the quiche of day and it was the best I've had hands down. Also had the pumpkin chiphon cake that was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to go back.
Cruffin tasted very good, although the format is a bit challenging to eat. The quiche was alright, I just wish it came with something more (like a side salad) so it could work as lunch. There is a large free parking right next to the shop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cruffin of the Week
I have been a home baker my whole life. I grew up competing in county fairs, placing against adults by age eight. I've had the opportunity to eat pastries all over France. I am not a professional by any means, but I know what good baking tastes like. Everything I've been served here has been incredible. Perfectly baked. Incredible attention to detail and consistency. Flavors are always completely on point. It's a treasure to have nearby. Staff are always pleasant. Coffee drinks, again, just the attention to detail on flavors is wonderful. Everyone seems happy to be there, which is also really nice to see. They have limited, but available gluten free items, too. Usually an assortment of 1-3 rotating baked goods and a wide variety of macarons.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pain Au Chocolat, Assorted Pastries, Almond Croissant, Muffins
Restaurantji Recommends
One of my favorite cafes/bakery. The pastries are fresh and there's always a pretty big selection and new ones every week. The drink menu is huge and there's new flavors all the time. The space inside is super cute and inviting. There's never a wait and there's a few tables inside and few tables outside. It's a busy place but there's always seating. Clean bathroom. Everytime I go I always get extra cookies, they're huge and so delicious. Anything you get here, you can't go wrong, always delicious.
Parking: Lots of parking
Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pain Au Chocolat, Blueberry Pastry, Chocolate Ganache Cake, Bread Pudding, Smores Bar, Bacon Cheddar Chive Quiche, Strawberry Croissants, Muffins
I visited VA beach back in July and tried May’s Parlor.
I have literally been craving their chocolate croissants SINCE THEN and I’m states away- which is obviously why I’m compelled to write a review, months later.
Definitely would visit again! <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was gifted three tasteless, dry, inedible macaroons Saturday from May's and am stunned by the previous comments. Not sure when or where your previous macaroons experience was but I can promise May's was the polar opposite. The double chocolate was the best of the three but that's not a compliment. The lavender macaroon tasted like soap and I'm not sure what the tan macaroon was, but other than sugar and shortening? any other food profile was absent. Perhaps the bakers had a bad day but these tasted of bad factory and cardboard box.
One of the BEST breakfast sandwiches in the area. The brioche bread is INSANE. Definitely recommend trying
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bec Breakfast Sandwich
everyone was very nice, the food was amazing and so was the coffee! very cute place I would definitely recommend it. the pain au chocolate was very flavourful, the quiche was amazing and very fluffy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pain Au Chocolat, Spinach Artichoke Quiche Du Jour, Bakery
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