I went at around 3pm on a Saturday to get some pastries for a friend's gathering and chose this…read morespot due to the proximity to their place and also the reviews online. I am so glad I went! The pastries get freshly filled with filling upon your order, and they box it up so nicely! There are aeating benches for you to sit and wait for your order, which didn't take too long. I got 3 cannolis, 2 cream puffs, and 2 cookies (I got the last chocolate cookie of the day). Service was friendly and quick as well, only took about 10ish minutes! Everything tasted amazing! And best thing about them was that it was not too overly sweet! It was the perfect amount that makes me want to keep tasting more. The cookies especially were so satisfying and soft and I loved how everything was quite decent sized as well! I will definitely be coming back!

Stevie K Certified Legit AF! This place is so phenomenal. I only get down to Apex occasionally…read morefor work and even more rare to be there on a Saturday or Sunday (the only days they're open). So when I am, I always stop by. The pastries are the best I've ever had. I am a lobster tail junkie. Whenever I'm in NY or Philly, I seek out the best. I've been to several famous Italian bakeries in these cities and never found one as good as Utica Bakery in Apex. It's world class. Just look at the cannoli cream and pistachio cream stuffing those bad boys. Their savory foods are equally as impressive. This stuffed bread with meatballs and Parmesan was excellent and I love their tomato pie (not pictured), which I have had in the past. Everything here is outstanding! If you're anywhere close on a weekend, get there asap.

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.

Delicious desserts and a great atmosphere. I have so many good memories of walking here as a kid…read morewith my sisters and picking a dessert out of the pastry case. We still like going here today and the desserts have always held up as some of the best in Cary. Definitely a hidden gem!

As always, Once in a Blue Moon Bakery in Cary did an outstanding job …read more We ordered a wild flower themed tiered cakes for my daughter's baby shower and they outdid themselves with the cake and their service. Not only was it beautiful, making it a focal point in the room. It was delicious . Thank you Lilly and Leanna for another wonderful experience!

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.

If you needed a sign... this is it. The red velvet strawberry cake is to DIE FOR. Perfectly moist,…read morenot too sweet with the frosting and the strawberries compliment the red velvet perfectly. The cafe itself is sweet and always busy but doesn't ever feel chaotic. There is plenty of outdoor seating for summer evenings!

We had this cafe on our Raleigh wish list and were thrilled to find it in the same plaza as many…read moreother businesses. Its phenomenal! So much so that we visited twice in the same week we were visiting. The coffee selections are varied and the brew is delicious. I got a coconut iced with coconut cold foam and asked for it to be 1/2 as sweet. They did a great job. Don't even get me started on the dessert selections. They have SO many amazing ones it's difficult to decide. We tried at least 10 over the two visits and each one was equally as good. My favorite had to be the lemon mousse in the lemon shape. The lavender cheesecake was a runner up. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them. Lots of seating and friendly service round out the whole experience. It was a favorite place on our trip!

Stopped by La Farm Bakery on NW Cary Parkway in the afternoon for some snacks, and it was hard not…read moreto want to take home half the store! The space is spacious and inviting, with plenty of freshly baked bread, pastries, and other tempting goodies on display. We ordered two items: Poulet au Fromage ($16.90) -- Focaccia loaded with herb-roasted chicken, cheddar cheese, Applewood bacon, tomato, and herb mayo. This sandwich was plentiful, flavorful, and seriously satisfying. Every bite was packed with delicious ingredients! Chocolate Almond Croissant ($6.31) -- Belgian chocolate and almond fondant wrapped inside a wonderfully flaky croissant and topped with roasted almonds. This was an absolute treat. The Chocolate Almond Croissant is simply to die for! While enjoying our food, I couldn't help eyeing the scones, along with their beer and wine selection. Clearly, I'll need several return visits to work my way through everything that caught my attention.

Me and my wife stopped for an early breakfast after our chiropractor appointment…read more Stopped by La Farm for a coffee and breakfast. Service is always too notch. The Coffee and food is always so delicious. This time was no exception. We love the atmosphere at this location. It's nice and cozy.

The coffee is amazing here and reasonably priced. It's a nice gem to Apex because of the lack of…read morecoffee shops in the area. They're always consistent and have the friendliest faces everytime I order.

I had a yummy latte here last week. They offer a nice variety of beverages, as well as different…read moremilks and sugar-free syrup options too. The service was quick, to boot. Very cute decor, as well.

Cozy neighborhood café-bakery with a sprawling chalkboard menu and a pastry case that's hard to…read morewalk past. I went savory: a chicken salad croissant (flaky, generously filled, with a side of bow-tie pasta salad and a creamy poppyseed slaw) and a pressed caprese-style panini with tomato, mozzarella, and basil grilled to a deep golden crisp. Both solid, satisfying lunches. On the drinks, the cold brew made with Joe Van Gogh beans was great--smooth and well-balanced. The iced café au lait was acceptable, nothing memorable but it did the job. The bakery case alone is worth a stop: cannoli, cranberry almond muffins, strawberry streusel coffee cake, cinnamon rolls, brownies, and a rack of croissants. Friendly counter service and a comfortable spot whether you're grabbing a quick bite or lingering with a coffee. Worth a return visit. Prices are very reasonable.

I was looking for a place to read a book while enjoying breakfast. This place hit the mark. I…read moreoriginally looked into Pineapple Sol but I could get the same thing here for literally 1/3 the price!! I had an egg and cheese with turkey bacon on a croissant. The croissant was flaky and the food was fresh. I opted to sit outside before it got too hot. Awesome outdoor seating. Staff is friendly and food came out quickly.

Ich liebe Annelores deutsche Bäckerei!…read more I first got goodies from Annelore's booth at the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh. The Apfel (apple) turnover was delicious, as was the Heidelbeerkuchen (blueberry cake) and Zitronenschnitten (lemon bar). I saw a nice gentlemen there that day who I think may be part owner; based on what I see on their website I wonder if it was Herr Norbert. While waiting for another guy behind the counter to bag my goodies, I happened to mention (to who I think was Norbert) that I'm learning German, and he spoke some basic German to me! Which I understood - OMG, must tell my German teacher. A couple weeks later I needed to bring desserts to our monthly Book Club meeting, and Annelore's was my first thought. I decided to visit their actual store in Cary. Even though it's an hour away from home, I stopped by one day when I had to go to Raleigh for an appointment. An Annelore's employee helped me with selecting about six cake slices and 2-3 different bars, plus some German cookies. The inside of the store is very clean, and there are some places to sit if you'd like to eat there. The employees were kind and helpful (and patient, in my case, trying to decide what to buy for a Book Club group I'd never met in person). Annelore's German Bakery is a wonderful way to take care of your dessert needs and support a local business at the same time. If you need a dessert, cake, scones, or other treats for your home gathering, BBQ, church social, potluck, business lunch, or other event, I would definitely let Annelore's take care of that part for you! 10/10, highly recommend! SO good! Vielen Dank, Annelore's... Ich werde Ihr Geschäft bald wieder besuchen!

Came here recently and really enjoyed my visit!…read more First, there's a small parking lot right next to the bakery, and I think a larger parking lot at the rear of the building. I got lucky and snagged a spot near the front, though :) I looked around at everything and it all looked so tasty! I decided to grab a loaf of pumpernickel bread, but next time I'll probably get a dessert or two. The staff were helpful throughout my visit. They asked me if I wanted my bread sliced, and when I replied in the affirmative, gave me a helpful chart with a lot of different options for how thick I wanted each slice :) I took the bread home, stuck it in the oven, and ate it with some butter and jam. Delicious! My kids really liked it as well. Overall, I will definitely come back!