The only thing I can say about this business (and the owner) is that she really delivers! Whatever…read moreyou want, you can get and get it the WAY you want. Me and one of my besties have had Michelle make 2 cakes for us for our dear friend Nakia (yes, THAT Nakia) for his annual birthday bash at The Saxon Pub, which was on 02/22/13 this year. Last year, the 1st time we used Michelle, we gave her an idea we had and she just ran with it - she ended up making a beautiful white cake with strawberry filling that had the 1st 6 music notes to Happy Birthday to You across the top with a little 3-D gum paste figure of Nakia singing into a microphone. I posted pictures of the 1st cake he got from me and my bestie Susan that he was so totally blown away with. (He still has the gum paste likeness in his freezer.) This year I sent her a picture of his new fan-financed CD, Drowning In The Crimson Tide, and had asked her to incorporate the CD cover onto the cake. She kept me abreast of what she was doing and when she delivered the cake at The Saxon Pub, it was nothing short of AMAZING!!! She made a cake with a bottom ring on top of a mirror with a "crimson tide" going around the sides with a top tier that she painted to look like Nakia's CD cover. And to top it all off, the top tier of the cake rotated! she totally outdid herself with this over-the-top cake and Nakia really LOVED it. I told her that she can expect an order for a cake for his birthday every year from now on. I have also received birthday cakes made by Michelle for my last 3 birthdays - the 1st one was of a 2-D white baby tiger, the 2nd one was of Hello Kitty's head and this last one was of a red, white and blue Japanese dragon in honor of my Ameerican and Japanese heritage. Even the eyes were of my eye color (hazel) and the detail was totally outstanding! I have had nothing but wonderful cakes made by Michelle. Like Emily J said, she WILL work with you and it does not matter when the event is, she will accommodate you the best she can. I have 2 more cake orders that she will be filling for me - I can't wait to see what these Lavish Cakes & Catering creations will look like. :-)

We used Lavish Cakes for our wedding and were very pleased. Today we had our baby shower and once…read moreagain decided to order from Lavish Cakes. Everyone was very impressed with the cake - all our guests loved the way it looked and the way it tasted. It is such a relief to have a bakery we can use for quality, attractive cakes at a very reasonable price. For our wedding, we wanted things very simple and that is again what we wanted for our baby shower. Lavish Cakes honored our wishes without any attempt to talk us into a 6-tier fondant covered monstrosity. Of course if that is what you want, I am sure they could make a gorgeous cake for you! We have found that a lot of bakeries don't want to work with folks who want simple, good cakes but that is not the case with Lavish Cakes & Catering. They are professional and high-quality.

Best and authentic Mexican bread in the area. The service is good and everyone is nice.read more

I was after some gluten free cookies, and I didn't want to drive into Austin to find any. After…read moregoogling local gluten free bakeries, Tough Cookie Bakery in Bastrop came up. They have gluten free options as well as vegan options and options for those who can have gluten. I went there for three out of the six days that I was on vacation in that area. I had originally wanted a chocolate chip cookie, but they didn't do just regular gluten free ones. However they did have gluten free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I thought I would try it since I was really craving a cookie. I had just the one, and it was so so so good! It didn't taste overly of peanut butter which was a win for me! It had just the right amount of peanut butter and chocolate chips. It was crispy around the edges and chewy towards the middle. I went back that same day and got two more of those cookies. The other days I went I got the same thing. One day, I did try their gluten free apple butter bar which was just as amazing! Service was fantastic! Each day I went, there was someone I hadn't seen before working. Each of them were super nice and friendly. The bakery itself had a very calm ambiance about it. It had a lot of space inside if you wanted to eat your meal or dessert inside or you could get it to go. I also love how Tough Cookie Bakery supports the LGBTQ+ community. There was a pride flag painted outside of the bakery, and that just made me love the place that much more! I would definitely recommend Tough Cookie Bakery in Bastrop. I can't wait to go back once we're back in the area at the end of this month.

The history and charm of this shop immediately caught our attention and drew us in. The original…read morefurniture pieces add such a warm and nostalgic touch to the overall aesthetic, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. The only letdown was finding out that the ice cream isn't homemade or unique to the shop--it's just Blue Bell. Now, as a lifelong Blue Bell fan, I'll never turn it down, but with a place that has so much originality and character, we were hoping for a menu that reflected that same spirit. Still, it's a cute spot and worth a visit for the atmosphere alone.

This place is AMAZING I mean a vending machine with pie and…read morenuts and yummy goodness The people are enormously nice and helpful It has the feeling of home and there is SO much to get The nuts are amazing too (and I don't mean the people running the place) It was our first time there and we plan on going back again

Be warned: you're going to leave with lighter wallets and heavier bags…read more Let me start by saying pulling off Highway 71 for anything is flirting with death. Cars zoom past like they're running away for their lives, but I risked my life for the giant squirrel statue sitting on the side of the road. What is this thing and what is the store attached to it? I had to see. Birthday weekend energy. Inside, the first thing that hits you is that massive pecan scented candle filling the whole store. They did this on purpose. It feels like a cozy Hallmark movie. The place smells delightful and that scent makes you want to buy something. Makes you ready to sample everything in sight. You deserve this. The store has everything: pecan pies, pecan candy, shelled/unshelled pecans, jams, jellies, hot sauces, toys, Texas branded/themed everything...you name it. It's all specialty, all cute, and all priced like it. I grabbed my niece two grenade-shaped hot sauces from "The General" brand because they were trendy and hilarious. But YIKES...Fifteen dollars each. Why, why, WHYYYYYYYY???? I gently reminded myself that Christmas is coming and delusion is part of the season. The staff was unbelievably friendly. They nudged you to sample this, try that, taste this. But beware because that southern hospitality will have you spending money you know you shouldn't or know you don't have. Once the total in my head started climbing, I called it and marched to the register before I got reckless. All in all, it's a fun little stop to stretch your legs, snack on some samples, and pick up something quirky. Pace yourself!

The best cupcakes!! My neighbor had these at her parties and I asked her where they were from, so…read moreglad I did because I won't go anywhere else! We ordered a few dozen for my daughter's birthday events, both for her classmates and for her birthday party! Nothing Bundt cakes doesn't even compare to this!! Love the flavor options, and size options too! Price wise, I think the larger cupcakes are worth it compared to the smaller bite sizes :) just go for it!

Great quality, variety of flavors (rotating menu) and located along historical Main Street in…read moredowntown bastrop. Outdoor seating. Also serves ice cream. The workers and owners are really nice every time.

The pumpkin empanadas were so delicious. Great friendly service. Heading back today for some more.read more

It has beautiful wedding cakes in the window. The pastries include empanadas, conchas, sprinkle…read morecookies, etc. The gentleman was very nice. This place barely opened 3 weeks ago and still has updates to be done, but I imagine it'll be a great place in a couple months.

We ordered the triple chocolate cake for my daughter's graduation from Texas State. Cake was…read moredelivered as promised and was a big hit with family and friends! Highly recommend!

Best chocolate cake. Period. Lauren is pretty awesome, too. She is located at 700 N LBJ in San…read moreMarcos.

One of the stranger bakeries I have ever been into, they really don't have much to purchase. When I…read morewalked in, they had two cinnamon rolls, and some dog treats. I asked about a pie and they said that all pies have to be ordered two days in advance. I'm not really sure why they have a storefront. I gave a second star because they were very nice despite not having any, you know, baked goods for purchase. *** Edited to include business response: Well darn! I wish you had directed me to that case, we probably could've done with some cupcakes. I will try again next time I'm in town.

Although expensive, the German chocolate cake we bought was very delicious and the size was very…read moregood...8" cake, but nice and tall. The frosting was perfect. Quality is what you'd hope for, for the price. 4.5 stars

I never drive to Houston TX ( in my case today Richmond, TX near Houston) without staying at…read more Weikells Bakery. It's historic and a staple in LaGrange, TX. They are known for their kolaches and pastries. They also have an assortment of goods including clothing, beverages, deli and a whole host of snacks. I purchased two pigs-n-a-blanket and pecan cinnamon roll. So delicious... Saturday was quite busy at the bakery. It formed a pretty pleasant environment.

Once again, headed down to see my parents. Always stop in to get poppyseed pockets for my dad and…read morefruit kolaches for my mom. The bathrooms are always clean. They have a nice store, it's a little more than a convenient store and bakery. There's all types of homemade pastries of breads along with a deli. I enjoy stopping here. It's just hard to pick out what you want cause I would like to have one of everything. Once you're able to pick out what you want the trick is getting it to a destination without you eating all of it. I have to put it in the back on the floorboard so it's out of my reach.

Want world famous ice cream and banana pudding? Look no further! The Culinary Room on historic…read moredowntown Lockhart will take care of you. The world famous ice cream is of course, Amy's. It's an Amy's ice cream counter. There is also the fresh pudding bar (free samples!). We purchased the "tiny" sized banana pudding to share (2 of us) and I'm going to tell you I was orbited into banana pudding space! It was intoxicatingly delicious. A gourmet grocery store that not only offers delectable sweets such as ice cream, banana pudding, and candy treats but they also carry grab & go snacks and meals. Don't forget the pies and gourmet gifts.

The CR is such a fun LITTLE shop in the heart of Lockhart. Filled with tasty sauces, funny plates…read moreand tablets, candy, ice cream and puddings, it was a delight browsing the shelves. On the way out be sure to grab some Amy's ice cream or better yet some yummy pudding. I got the key lime and my daughter snags some banana pudding.