Best bakery for miles around. Everything is delicious and their decorated cakes are gorgeous!read more

Was passing by midday and decided to stop. Had heard about this place but never been. Expecting…read morethere not to be much left, I stopped anyway (at noon). Arrived with plenty of parking on the street. Neat little storefront with lots of options. Probably even more if you can arrive early. My preferred donuts were out so I went with a cherry danish and a cinnamon roll to take home for Sunday. The Danish is large enough for two people but good enough you may not want to share. Tried the cinnamon roll after church the next day. Only ate half because they too are large! Both were delicious. Definitely worth the stop!! Not far off the interstate so worth a short detour!

Outstanding bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato sandwich with a lot of yummy crisp bacon. The Popeye…read moreskillet wasn't as good as my husband was hoping, and the biscuits were too crumbly. Nice staff.

We stopped by Jubelt's on the way to Milwaukee and it did not disappoint! It is adorable and the…read morelunch and breakfast options are plentiful. Service was friendly and fast. I got the summer salad with chicken and fruit and vegetable beef soup. Both were fresh and tasted great! My fiancé got the biscuits and gravy, hashbrowns, bacon, and sausage and it was all delicious. We got some baked goods on the way out and they were also wonderful. I did get a special latte that I didn't care for, so I would try a different drink next time.

What an adorable Shoppe! Had the most amazing banana smoothie and girl behind the counter was the…read moreabsolute sweetest! What a hidden gem! Highly recommend a visit!

From the owner: We are a mom and pop coffee shop. Pop, Mark, decided to branch out from working his computer…read morebusiness out of our home to buying a building in our small downtown location for his computer company, Gotcha Computers. The building we found for sale was the old antique Dime Store dated back to the early 1900s. This building has original floors that Mark had sanded and brought back to life with stain and varnish. The ceilings have been refreshed with paint and the upstairs has 4 apartments that have been remodeled, yet kept with an antique look. In addition to the 2,000 sq feet of space upstairs, there is also 2,000 sq feet on the first floor where his computer business would be. “That’s too much space to just have computers; we need a coffee shop in town, so let’s have half the space for a coffee shop,” said Mom (Kim). As a middle school teacher in this town, Mrs. Henderson knew there was a place needed in the community where kids and elderly people could gather, play games, and socialize. The only unfortunate event is that this place does not have a drive-thru. However, you will enjoy the nostalgic feeling as you walk into the place, and choose a cozy spot to sit, whether it be in a window seat, on a recliner, or at a round or square, short or tall table. And the coffee is bought from a local roasting coffee shop, Black Rabbit, in Hillsboro, IL. We cannot forget to mention the tasty donuts that are purchased by our famous local bakery, B&K Bakery, in Mt Olive, IL.

We've loved LuciAnna's from the start on State Street. I was so glad to see so many familiar…read morefavorites in the case when we stopped for a visit. The almond horn and espresso tarts are old favorites. My husband was excited to try the sausage rolls and has enjoyed them. The ambiance is cozy and classy. The large windows allow for a great deal of natural light. There is ample seating inside as well as a couple of tables outside when the weather permits. If you get your food to go, they have offered to heat the necessary food or given instructions on heating if needed for a later time. The owners are extremely friendly and kind.

Since I last reviewed, LuciAnna's Pastries, I've moved to IL and LuciAnna's has relocated in Alton…read more The two of us are now within walking distance of each other. That is a good and a bad thing. It's good for their bottom line and a bad thing for my waistline and weight. At least when I walk there, I am burning some of the calories I will consume. During the week, I enjoy stopping by and grabbing a pastry or two. It's hard to only buy one, when they have so many to choose from. I then continue on my way and enjoy a Blueberry Scone or Raspberry Lemon Cannoli at my leisure later in the day. When it's the weekend, that is when I dine in and enjoy the full experience of LuciAnna's. I either take a patio table which is pet friendly, or a relaxing table inside the charming dining room. I order at the counter and get my table marker, so they know where I am seated. It brunch time, so that also means it is Bloody Mary time. I always have mine with a cup of black coffee chaser. The two balance each other out. My two favorite entrees are; Waffles or anyone of their Benedicts. Seriously, you cannot go wrong with either of them. Plus, you gotta get an order of the, Million Dollar Bacon. Service is always top notch and attentive. You'll enjoy the tea room atmosphere.

Locally owned and major improvements always the best bakery in town. They are always smiling when…read moreyou walk in the door, even though the blinds out the door, but it does move fast.

We heard of this place from a video on Facebook Reels and it looked great. My husband and I took a…read moredrive down to Collinsville to check it out! WOW! This place is super clean. We arrived at about 3pm on a Friday and the staff looked exhausted. One employee said that it had been busy since 6am. The employee was super nice. We bought a box of goodies. I couldn't wait and ate my cream horn as soon as we got home. It was perfection. 10/10 we will definitely be back. Yum

When a bakery has been around longer then yourself, you know it is a good bakery. Duke has 5 years…read moreon me and I bet they'll still be here after I cross the Rainbow Bridge. There are several new boutique bakeries that have opened in the Alton area and they're good too, but when it comes to traditional baked goods and donuts, nothing beats Duke. They are know for their donuts, my favorite is the Chocolate Long John and a sack of Donut Holes. Another local favorite they serve up is the Cream Horn. It's decadent cream wrapped in a flakey shell. I've branched out instead of getting my standard order and tried the Cinnamon Roll and Cheese Danish. A few seconds in the microwave and you've got a tasty accompaniment to your morning coffee or tea. The staff is young, and they are both friendly and professional. Good bakery items and friendly customer service, gets me as a repeat customer. If you're a selfie person, they have two great places for photos out front of the bakery, Snap Away.

Delightful little local bakery that has been clutch for events & gifts. Great cakes, cookies, and…read moremacrons. They accept orders online and over the phone; but also have a decent selection for walk in orders as well, which is very convenient. So many Last minute cakes! Less than favorable street parking situation, but that's the downtown life.

The sweet aroma filled the room. The desserts appealing to the eyes and making my mouth water. So…read moremany options. I had to make a decision. Customer service was pleasant. They handled each customer with care. They didn't rush me. I know i took too long to decide. After finishing my order I kept adding to it. I had to hurry and leave tge building before I added even more to the order. I ended up with 4 delicious cupcakes and a gooey butter cake. Everything was so good. The gold rush was the last cake that I purchased. I had completed my order. But got back in line to get it. 2 ladies told me that I can go ahead of them. I told them I already ordered and I'm ordering again. I initially got 3 vanilla butter cream cupcakes. Then I saw the gooey butter cake. I asked the young lady to add that too.. My coworkers placed their orders. Their desserts are kind of pricey. At least they are on my opinion. But they are very good. Of course there's parking out front.

This location is kind of hidden. It's in the back corner of a strip center and off the main road…read more However, it is still easy to find and parking is a breeze. Yesterday, Sophia my little fur-baby had a vet appointment that was just a block away. Being a good dog dad, I made sure she arrived early. In fact, we were so early I had time to kill so I made a stop at, The Cup. To my delightful surprise, they had a special on two of my favorite flavors and they were combined into one cupcake. I love lemon & raspberry. The cupcake was called, Spring Fling. It was a lemon cake, with Raspberry cream cheese frosting and a raspberry filling. The cake was moist and soft. Most importantly, the frosting was not overly sweet and did not overly dominant the cake. It was just the perfect amount of topping. The lady working the counter was attentive and made friendly conversation. I was glad to see that they are part of the, Gift-A-Meal program and that they offered Student Discounts to those who attend SIUE. That's community supporting community.

Located about two miles from I-64 along the main road (Hanover), it is easy to find. There are only…read morea couple spaces in the street in front, but we parked in the paved church parking lot next door. This must be normal as several other customers parked here. There is a sign on the side of the building that indicated if you need assistance they would bring your selection out to you, which would be a sign of excellent customer service. The short walk from the parking lot along the paved sidewalk leads to a set of double doors and narrow steps into the retail area. This could certainly be an issue for those with limited mobility. Once you are into the retail area, you are greeted by the friendly staff and several display cases of the day's selection. The staff apologized for the limited selection, but I honestly found many great items. I am intrigued as to just how much more extensive their selection would be when they first open. They have the typical danishes, (cherry, apple, cheese, OMG THEY HAVE A GERMAN CHOCOLATE DANISH!!!!). There was a wide selection of donuts and other assorted pastries, and several items which brought back fond memories. We walked out with a couple boxes of treasure for a very reasonable price. We sampled many as we travelled and found each one tasty and wonderful. Berkemann's is a must stop location any time we are travelling through the area.

They have really good pastries, chiffon cakes (my favorites are the chocolate and lemon). Sweet…read moreShirley's, I think that's the name of those triangle donuts with cream cheese fillings. Their mini pies are great also, and they sell pizza dough. Only thing I don't like is they are closed on Sundays and Mondays,

Cheesecake is the best! That's all I've had from here through work, but it's worth the trip for…read morethat alone.

I recently swung in for a fundraiser and grabbed sugar cookies and I am hooked! If you're a sugar…read morecookie person, THIS-IS-IT! They also don't have a minimum for sugar cookie orders which is awesome! They have multiple packaging options at different price points.