Made my way to this side of the state so I had to stop here again! Always great service and…read moreselection available early morning. Today I tried the cinnamon roll with maple frosting, very good! My mom had a sticky pecan roll and loved it. Thanks for wonderful service!

CASH AND CHECK ONLY! Everything we bought was amazing!…read moreDonuts, bread, salt, popcorn, eggs, cookies, noodles

If you want the most amazing, made from scratch, upscale, and baked to perfection goods, you HAVE…read moreto try Bread Worthy Bakery. As soon as I took my first bite, I knew that I would never go anywhere else. All of their baked goods are out of this world. Once you take a bite, you won't be able to put it down. Plus, they are so reasonably priced that I bought enough for my whole office to share. Sadly, I moved away, so I'm not able to visit them as often, but trust me when I say that they're the best in town!

From the owner: Bread Worthy Bakery is a licensed in home bakery located on the east side of Iowa City that offers…read morea mix between traditional french pastries and American baking. All of our products are made with organic stone ground flour from Janie's Mill and Farm in Ashkum, IL, with local honey and milk, and with high quality chocolates from Valrhona, Cacao Barry, and Callebaut. From our bakery you will find a vast selection of croissants, cookies, and baked goods. We also do a seasonal offerings per season and holidays.

Close your eyes and be transported to dessert heaven from the sugar cookies to the specialty made…read morechocolate banana cream cake - things only Willy Wonka could dream of

The cinnamon rolls are out of this world! The frosting is delicious- sweet, tangy, creamy goodness!…read moreThe pastry is perfectly soft and fluffy, with a rich, buttery flavor. Each bite was the best kind of gooey and decadent with a swirl of cinnamon that melts in your mouth. I know I'll be dreaming of this cinnamon roll tonight! Highly recommend!!

Great small town bakery, worth a stop if you are in the area, the cresent is worth a drive if you…read morearen't in the area too. The cresent may be the best donuts I have ever had can't eat just one. Also the peanut butter cookies were great as well.

One of the BEST CAKES we have ever had!!! She goes all out with the theme you have! The cake is…read moreactually HEAVY because of all the good ingredients she uses!!

Great food and service. We were passing through on a road trip and the stop is worthwhile…read more Amazing fresh sandwiches, coffee and cinnamon rolls. We had: The CBR Chicken breast, caramelized onions, bacon jam, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing on a croissant. Pastrami on Rye Smoked pastrami, caramelized onions, sauerkraut, bacon jam, thousand island dressing, Swiss cheese on marbled rye. California Club Turkey, ham, bacon jam, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, avomayo sauce on a croissant. Secret Garden Latte was amazing. Birthday cinnamon roll- delish!

We stopped by when driving across Iowa. Great food and friendly servers. The pastrami sandwich has…read morea generous amount of meat.

My Mom's Bakery is the first new Czech/European bakery to open in the Cedar Rapids area in quite a…read morewhile (it's located in the quaint town of Ely, just 10 minutes from Cedar Rapids by car, or a fun 45 minute bike ride on the Cedar Nature Trail), but despite being so new, they are already a strong contender for baking the best kolaches in the region. My Mom's Bakery opens EARLY every Tuesday through Saturday: they start baking their goods in the wee hours of the morning, and by 6 AM, their front doors are open and their kolaches and other baked goods are ready to be enjoyed. Their hours technically go until 11 AM, but they actually close for the day when they sell out, which is almost always earlier than that because they are so popular. So, it's important to get here as close to 6 as you can if you want the best selection. As I mentioned earlier, their kolaches are some of the best I've ever had. This quintessential Czech pastry, which comes in many different fruit (or possibly cheese or poppy-seed) varieties, is a very popular treat in this part of Iowa. However, even though it's easy to find kolaches around Cedar Rapids, it's difficult to find really good, traditional ones. The kolaches here remind me of the types I used to enjoy when I visited Cedar Rapids as a child, with a super light, airy dough and generous helpings of fruit in the middle. Their other pastries, including pecan cinnamon rolls and lemon bars, are fantastic as well. My Mom's Bakery also has a brand new, state of the art espresso machine, and they offer a full range of espresso drinks. I really enjoyed their plain espresso, but you can get drinks with milk as well. The shop itself is small, with just some counter seating (as well as a couple tables out front), so it's probably best to plan to take your baked goods to go. They do have a large, clean bathroom. The staff here is super nice, and we really enjoyed chatting with them about their story and operation. They obviously put their whole heart into this little shop, and it shows. We can't wait to come back the next time we are in Cedar Rapids.

If pictures could smell, the fragrance would be sweet, yeasty, and soothing. It is like walking…read moreinto my grandma's house when she was making cinnamon rolls. I get here at about 5:55 on a Friday or Saturday to get my fix. I've heard they can run out before their closing time, and I don't want to take that chance! Always cinnamon rolls...but this morning, a lemon bar too. The lemon bar is fragrant and the crust is buttery perfection. After a few bites from my new favorite, I moved on to the pecan roll. Goodness gracious they are delicious. Perfectly baked bread and the caramelization and nuts are perfectly toasted. I hope to see you at 5:55 am at My Mom's Bakery!

My first visit to Iowa City, and Barrett's did not disappoint! Food, coffee, and vibes were all…read moreincredible. I love the counter service concept and being able to pick my pastry out of the case before finding a seat. I ordered the breakfast burrito, a lemon poppyseed muffin, and a latte. For brunch catching up with a friend, it was the perfect blend of savory and sweet. And MAN was the breakfast burrito delish - I adore when breakfast items have a hearty serving of avocado, and the burrito struck the perfect balance of avo and egg goodness. The accompanying sauce was also delicious. My only complaint is I'm not a local so I can't visit more often. Definitely give this one a try!

Barrett's dinner and happy hour is the best kept secret in town! There I said it, and boy do I mean…read moreit! My son had the grand idea to stop by for a brownie and when they walked in we were greeted by a friendly hostess who asked if we needed a table for 4. We were still thinking we would stick to just a sweet treat, until we looked at the menu and were told it was happy hour. We decided to all get dinner and were not disappointed! The meal was started with some delicious bread rolls, the beers were only $1.50 on happy hour and they even gave us scotcharoos to end our experience!! We are already planning our next trip so I hope to see you there! I promise it won't disappoint!

Guys, I've never seen a cinnamon roll with a complete lack of cinnamon. Are we trying to save money…read moreon spices?? Scrape off the frosting and it's a white sweet bun with very little appreciable cinnamon! I want to support local business but quality is not there.

When they say this boutique bakery creates "handcrafted baked goods made entirely from scratch,"…read moreyou KNOW you're in for a treat! My son-in-law had the cinnamon rolls served at Iowa River Landing recently and pronounced them among the best he'd ever had--and he's had plenty! My daughter isn't a baker and decided to order desserts for Thanksgiving here. They were simply perfection. We agreed we have never tasted a better French silk pie. The chocolate flavor was strong and distinct, with a nice balance of lightness and creamy texture like a well-prepared mousse. It's clear the ingredients used were top quality. There was just a hint of saltiness that intensified the sweetness, and the crust was flaky and light. The whipped cream and flakes of chocolate on top were ideal complements to the filling. It's so good we all agreed we need to order another for Christmas, and I'm planning on serving one for my book club, too. What a hit! My daughter also ordered the turkey cookies--genuine works of art. None of us have seen such intricate, creative, colorful designs and the younger children in the family were just captivated! One of the grandchildren has an extremely severe peanut allergy. When my daughter called to ask about the safety of the products in that case, the person she spoke with was so kind and helpful. Some places we've found to be dismissive or defensive. Not so, The Eat Shop. They DO use peanuts sometimes, but they had not used any peanut products in the kitchen for a week prior to Thanksgiving, and they indicated that the risk would be extremely low of any cross-contamination. That is a fair and useful assessment, and we very much appreciated the information. Oh, and wonder of wonders in today's sometimes difficult, hit-or-miss business environment, the pie and cookies were beautifully packaged and DELIVERED to the door with a cheery reminder from the driver that "the pie should be refrigerated." I can very highly recommend The Eat Shop as a lovely little place to find something tasty and gorgeous for a special holiday or just a delightful treat for you or the family. It's easy to order in advance. All of us in the extended family have pretty distinct taste preferences, yet each of us was happy as could be, and that is what I'd call "a Thanksgiving miracle"!

Best cakes I have found in Iowa. I drive from Fairfield for all of our special events. Really…read moredelicious and beautiful work! Thank you!!!!

I ordered the attached cake for my wife's bday. It was finger licking delicious. The cake was…read moreextremely fresh and made to our specifications. My wife and all our friends just loved it. The good think about the cake was the chocolate mousse filling with chopped strawberries. I don't like heavy cakes and the owner was like you won't regret it this is one of my specialty and I was sold out on it. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely be back for all my party needs.

Deluxe and Jamie made the process to order a Graduation cake and cookies from Texas very easy. The…read moreshop was quaint and smelled amazing when walking in. Was greeted right away and everything was ready when we arrived the cakes looked amazing and decorated as requested. They even helped us to the car with everything. Graduation day was the next day and people couldn't stop talking about how good everything was. If we take a trip back to Iowa will definitely have to go back and I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks for making Graduation extra SWEET.‍

This place is always busy in the mornings so be prepared but it's well worth the wait. The staff…read moreare efficient and kind. The pastries are UNMATCHED. Can vouch for their quiches and croissants. The almond croissant is the best around.