Always a treat, hot fresh chai with extra spice paired with a hot croissant, you cannot plan a…read morebetter Saturday morning. The staff at Blackbird are direct, they keep the line moving and put out amazing pastries and bread all while smiling! You can get it to go, or lounge in their sun filled cafe, where locals meet up for coffee, they have their own Rising Star blend, so that's a double bonus.

Awesome bakery on the edge of Lakewood and Rocky River. They have some creative loaves and pastries…read moreand a small drink menu. I love that there are plenty of tables and places to enjoy a treat with a friend. I only got cookies on this visit, but both the sea salt chocolate chip and snickerdoodle were delicious!

Greek! Yes, if you're looking for an authentic Greek bakery "Despina's Bakery" is definitely one…read moreplace you want to check out. A cute little establishment on Detroit Blvd. in Lakewood. We went there today for the first time. It's a small place with a few tables and comfortable chairs to sit and relax with a cup of Rising Star coffee. A single counter at the back of the room clearly displays the days offerings. I couldn't help but try their stuffed grape leaves, zucchini balls, and rice pudding. All of it looked marvelous. Can't wait to get home to try it all. The owner, a very pleasant and helpful woman, explained everything to us without hesitation as we asked question after question. If you long for Greek bakery, or just any bakery, give them a look-see. FYI... update: I just had everything I purchased for dinner. It was FANTASTIC!!! I'm definitely going back.

Great authentic bakery. I was helped by Iliana and she was the best. Very knowledgeable and sweet -…read moreshe made me feel like family!

Beat the heat with some sweet treats at Frosty's in Lakewood serving cake by the slice, cupcakes,…read moreclassic treats and ice cream all made with vegan ingredients! Gluten free options available! Service was friendly and very helpful! Such a cute little shop with lots of options! The cakes are drop dead gorgeous and also delicious! I will definitely be back to try the cupcakes! Cake by the slice Strawberry Crunch Triple Chocolate Funfetti Vanilla Soft Serve

I've been following Frosty's on IG for a while, but they're only open at the weekend, so limited…read moreability to get there. Anyway, it's a very cute bakery, but no seating, so plan to take your treat somewhere else to enjoy. They have a variety of really unique flavors on their open days, but no backup, so if you want something specific, get there earlier! I had a lemon cookie butter cake slice, which was a very unique combination! They balanced the 2 flavors really well, it wasn't overwhelmingly either flavor. The slice was really big, I think I ate it for 3 days, but it was priced for a giant slice too, at about $12. I want to go back for ice cream - the hard scoop flavors look fun, but I'm a soft serve girl and they have a different flavor every weekend. The day I was there the flavors were banana and chocolate, which didn't appeal to me, but I'm sure plenty of people enjoy it!

Whenever I want to be transported to a makeshift European bakery, then I come to Breadsmith. Mind…read moreyou, I've never been to Europe but that's beside the point, haha. The breads at Breadsmith are fresh and made daily. I don't come here often but I should. I love walking inside to the delightful smell of fresh breads. I first tried one of their breads, the Rustic Italian bread in January 2019 when I bought it from Nature's Oasis in Lakewood, a little cafe and convenience store (see video and picture below). I finally visited Breadsmith in October 2021 and I've been back a few times in 2024. I've bought their white Country Buttertop Bread ($6.75) which can be bought sliced or un-sliced. I've also had their Honey Wheat (I believe that's the name). Both tasted so fresh and good. After 3 days, their breads will start to taste stale because they are made without preservatives. Next time, I'll ask if I can get a smaller loaf of bread instead of such a large loaf because I can't finish a whole loaf by the 3rd day. They also sell muffins, cinnamon rolls, honey, etc. I haven't bought any of those but I've had their pepperoni roll before which was just fine and slightly expensive. I wish they sold croissants. Come here for the bread and stay for the friendly customer service. I'll definitely be back. The cost of all their breads are reasonable. TIP -- They offer a customer loyalty punch card. After you've bought 12 loaves, you get the 13th for free. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 41/150 total reviews in 2024 - 691 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 2 June 2024

Breads are out of this world good! Try the multigrain marathon bread!! Crazy good! I am on a…read morespecial diet requiring me to eat whole grain breads that are not highly processed--this bakery has saved me!

We loved trying the donuts! We got an assortment and everything was really good. We even tried one…read moreof the giant cookies and a cupcake.

The glazed yeast donuts aren't bad. They're the typical Cleveland bready kinda thick style but not…read moredry really. Not as moist and fluffy as Biagio's but not bad. A dozen is about $18 which isn't bad at all. The chocolate glazed yeast was also unremarkable. Not dry or stale or off flavored but just kinda there and not any kind of fluffy lightness you'd write home about. The crullers here are unique! Very rugated, soft, fall apart in your hand and quite tasty. Best in the Cleveland area and I'm not even a big cruller fan. The plain glazed cake had a great texture. Moist inside, some crispiness outside. But it had an offish kinda almost remotely lemony flavor I am not a fan of.

bought 4 loafs of breads at the zucchini fest. Kind people who were willing to give a free sample…read moreof their product. The cheddar cornbread sourdough was my favorite. I ate it right out the tin with a spoon because it would fall apart so easily (just like cornbread) but it was still very dense and moist, like pound cake. I'd buy 4 more right now. You could tell they owners love what the do and their product was wonderful.

I have purchased a few items from them at various craft shows and events. Everything I've ever…read moretried has been amazing and super affordable! There are lots of places to buy bakery, but you have to try the loaves of yummy breads and cakes from them! You definitely won't be disappointed!

Really sad, dry, bready yeast donuts. Even the chocolate glazed yeast was dry and lacking in flavor…read moreand substance. The chocolate cake donut was dry and lacked flavor. The blueberry cake was at least moist but the flavor was quite artificial. The only moist donut was the custard filled chocolate long John which was passable but didn't save the rest of the batch from being really below average.

I absolutely love donuts and this was my first time trying the Doughnut Pantry of lakewood!…read moreunfortunately, i did not get to visit the place in person and just tasted the donuts as they were brought to me but none the less they were delish! The blueberry cake donut was flavorful, and you can tell it was made with real, fresh blueberries. It was moist which can be rare to find in a cake donut. I also really liked the cinnamon apple donut, it was glazed with just the right amount and the cinnamon flavor was good and not overwhelming at all. I wish there was a little bit more apples but that is okay. I did not get to try them all but everyone around me said their donuts were good and tasted fresh. I definitely want to go by and stop in person! Give this place a try if you are in the area.

Wandered in after lunch at Great Lakes interested in trying Hungarian pastries. Got the Chocolate…read moreNapoleon, it was like a puff pastry , cream and custard dessert 10/10. Also tried the Apple Linzer which tasted like apple pie and Sos Stangli. Affordable as well, I'm going to have to go back next weekend.

Everything you would want in a local pastry shop, and more! On a Sunday afternoon an hour before…read moreclosing it was not busy and the service could not have been friendlier. My son and I picked up a variety of pastries to take with us. We really would have loved one of the refrigerated tortes, but we would not be going home immediately and I was concerned about that being with us on a hot July day. We'll just have to come back and try it next time. This is a very clean and organized little shop that has been around for awhile. I love these classic locally owned gems that you just don't see as much as you should. I love their unique pineapple/walnut Linzer torte. Quite tasty. Of course we tried the apple and the more traditional raspberry hazelnut too. My favorite thing we tried was hands-down the lemon bar. That buttery texture complements the tartness of the lemon perfectly. Well done, Farkas family. Can't wait til our next visit!

If you love a cozy coffee moment like I do, you have to check out The Blue Cafe…read more The food was absolutely beautiful and generous in portion. Everything looked thoughtfully prepared and inviting. The ambiance was quiet and relaxing, with plenty of seating -- perfect if you want to sit and unwind for a bit. The barista was so pleasant and made delicious drinks. My sister kept it classic with coffee and cream, and I treated myself to a cinnamon vanilla maple syrup latte... and let me tell you -- it was just yummy. What really stood out to me was the service. We accidentally came in through the back and asked if we could bring our pup inside. Although they kindly said no (which we completely understood), they let us know that out front they offer a bowl of fresh water and puppy treats. That extra thoughtfulness meant so much. I also loved that they provide games to play while you're there and have a display filled with beautiful gift items if you're looking for something special. Definitely worth checking out. It's the kind of place you'll want to linger in.

Nice coffee shop in Lakewood. They serve Phoenix coffee. Good friendly service. Large space with a…read morelaid back local vibe. I always ass this place when I go to Good Kind and decided to give it a try. Had espresso , drip, and a muffin. Everything was fine.

Old school traditional Hungarian skilled baker. He was kind and thoughtful in our short…read moreinteraction. It really made an impression on me. Cherry and cheese danish was my favorite. The dough was so so good. I will be back!

Amazing pastries! Cookies too! Fun, friendly service. A…read moremust stop, but get there early.