I was so excited to see another Italian bakery in the area when Cranky Yankee opened. It is a cute…read morelittle shop right in the heart of Apex. This is our 2nd visit here...First time was when they first opened so thought I'd give them some grace as they work through the new business glitches. I honestly don't recall much of the items that we bought so am giving them another go. First, none of the items in the bakery cases were labeled. Had to ask the staff what each & every item was. Labeling them would be far more efficient and helpful for everyone. Second, the appearance of the bakery items weren't very professional/ esthetic looking compared to other bakeries that I've been. Not a big deal to me since taste is first & foremost most important however, a pretty pastry definitely makes an impression on the eyes. We bought a couple of items to try. The lemon olive oil cake with pistachio sounded delish. Have had other olive oils cakes before & it was always moist & flavorful. This one was dry & crumbly. The flavors were there but how could an olive oil cake be dry?!?! The vegan banana walnut cake with chocolate sounded amazing. It too was very dry and very very dense...so dense that we had to use effort to push a fork through. What this tells me was that the items have been sitting for a long while & haven't sold. There's no excuse why these 2 items were not quality checked and still left for sale. In all honestly, these were not calorie worthy enough for me to give them another go.

THANK YOU to the owner for making my Moms Mothers Day special. THANK YOU for the yellow rose - so…read moresweet!! This is such a unique, organic business. We realized today how lucky we are to live so close by to stop in again and again. Authentic bakery! We will be back soon. LOVE the cupcakes, crumpet cake, VEGAN carrot cake and gluten free options. With Love, Your newest forever fans and loud but proud "cranky Yankees"

My daughter and I loved Sweet Talk. To start, the ambiance was adorable and very calm, with a very…read morecozy coffee shop-esque feel. Jasmine provided excellent service! We ordered the honey garlic toast, which was so tasty. The cheese was melted to perfection and the bread was fluffy, with the chopped nuts, honey, and herbs being a very nice touch. The drinks were amazing--we ordered the lychee lemonade and iced lavender latte. One of their menu items is enough for two people's snack. This place was awesome, we'll be coming again!! If you are looking for a place to chitchat, work, planning a business and/or just day dreaming, Sweet Talk is your place!

While it's not for me it may be for someone else. The staff was dull and not great with…read morerecommendations and the food wasn't great. All the tables were dirty but my company with a friend was great.

Got it. Here is the revised Yelp review with the correct name:…read more My wife and I recently stopped by Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Café in downtown North Carolina, and we left already planning our next visit. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted promptly and served with genuine kindness. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. It feels like the kind of place where you can slow down, sit across from someone you love, and actually enjoy your coffee. We ordered an espresso, a latte, a chocolate croissant, and a lemon pastry. Everything was fresh. The croissant had crisp, flaky layers on the outside and a soft, buttery texture inside. The lemon pastry was bright and balanced, not overly sweet. The espresso was strong and smooth. The latte was well crafted and comforting. Service was quick without feeling rushed. The space was clean. The overall experience was simple and well done. If you are in downtown and want good coffee, fresh pastries, and attentive service, Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Café is worth your visit. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will return. Highly recommend.

We visited Once in a Blue Moon for a wedding cake sampler, and unfortunately the experience was a…read moremixed bag that ultimately ruled them out for us. On the positive side, the flavors themselves were solid overall. The icing was tasty, and while the cake was decent, it leaned a bit dry, which was already giving us pause given this was meant to showcase their best work. What really ended the conversation for us was a major quality issue. Two of the icing sample balls each had a very long hair in them. It was immediately noticeable and extremely off-putting. At that point, we lost confidence and couldn't bring ourselves to continue sampling, let alone consider trusting them with something as important as a wedding cake. Between the dryness of the cake and the hair issue, we ultimately decided to go in a different direction. Not terrible flavor-wise, but the experience as a whole was disappointing and fell short for such a high-stakes purchase.

Lots of seating options! Everything here is great! Follow their social media to see their daily…read morefoods available! Their apple chaider is my favorite non coffee option and the cherry chip was a great coffee. Their donuts are amazing and I love the wookie and magic bar.

Stopped here before heading into Raleigh downtown to meet some friends. A very colorful shop in the…read moremiddle of Apex that was very inviting. It looked like it was getting some attention from the church next door that was hosting a kids event so gave it a try. I went with orders of the crumble cake, the pound cake, and a chocolate chip and Oreo cookie. The pound cake was terrific. Had a very homemade style to it. I really loved the crumble cake, which was mouth watering when warmed up. Highly recommend this place for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Updating my review since I have been to Asali numerous times now. Each visit is magical and the…read moredesserts are absolutely gorgeous (and tasty). Plus their drinks are incredible and the employees are efficient and friendly. Usually at a cafe I prefer either the drinks or the food. Here I can't decide which I like more and they have so many options to pick from. From divine baklava to decadent chocolate tarts and towering cakes paired with flowering teas and matcha lattes. Most recently I had my favorite chocolate tart with a pistachio saffron matcha latte. The latte was definitely the star and the saffron came through even when competing with the other strong flavors. Overall, highly recommend Asali and I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Searching for Mille Feuille or Napoleon cake and after reading reviews, we decided to come to…read moreAsali. Ambiance was just average, lots of people working and studying occupied most tables, service is friendly, the Napoleon seemed to be old with strange texture with no flavor, my husband ordered a cheese cake and said the same thing. The only good thing was the tea, a little more than the regular Lipton black tea. It was a huge disappointment and we won't be back, spent almost $40 for two not good slices of cake, a pot of tea, totally not worth it! Food: 1 Service: 4 Ambiance: 3

Had a great experience here. From the service, food and drink, to the relaxing covered patio out…read morefront. Every single employee in here was smiling and friendly in a genuine way. Made our first trip to any La Farm a pleasurable experience. Their outdoor covered patio is great! And enjoying fresh bakery items with perfectly made coffees at this comfy patio just rounded out a great breakfast all around. When we're in the area again, we'll be sure to stop by and enjoy it all again.

We went for breakfast. Online it says breakfast ends at 11, but they have breakfast available all…read moreday long! Thank goodness, it's too tasty to only be available during breakfast hours. I ordered the deluxe breakfast sandwich (with crispy bacon per cashier's recommendations and she was right). I substituted the side fruit for a salad. The entire meal was delicious, but the bread was soooooo soft. Next time I want to order dessert and other breads.

Popular spot for coffee and pastries in Apex. They have a lot of beverage options including…read moreseasonal items. The line moved at a reasonable pace. As I approached the counter, I was still noticing more items that I hadn't before. We each enjoyed the coffee, tea, and pastries we picked. We dined at a table inside before walking through downtown Apex.

Something I really like about this place is the division between the working area and the area more…read moresuited for conversation and meeting with others. Many different menu items to choose from. Love the wide range of coffee mugs available and other eclectic items for sale to showcase community artists. Polite staff, clean, convenient location.

Chanticleer is a hidden gem in Cary! I don't know why it's taken me so long to discover it…read more The staff are all super friendly and welcoming. They helped me navigate my coffee order and executed it to perfection. They also answered all of my gluten free questions and took extra precautions for my allergy. The egg white and cheese sandwich with turkey bacon was great. Pro tip: Order it with a double portion of egg white for added protein. I also got an iced cafe latte with caramel. You can get a punch card for every coffee and get one free on your tenth purchase. They have a great pastry selection. I got an almond croissant to go for my mom on a recommendation from a friend that said it's a can't miss! (I can't try it due to my allergy but it looks amazing) The ambiance has a cute cafe with plenty of seating.

I can't believe I hadn't been here sooner--I'm so glad I finally checked it out. My friends and I…read moremet for breakfast and were lucky enough to snag a booth on a busy Sunday morning. It's a seat-yourself, order-at-the-counter kind of place, which made things easy and relaxed. We ordered lattes, breakfast sandwiches, and a chicken salad croissant. The croissants were incredibly fluffy and delicious, and the sandwiches did not disappoint. The decor was warm and inviting, making it a great spot to linger and catch up. We will definitely be back.