After eating dinner, my friends and I were itching for a sweet treat but the only things open…read morenearby were ice cream, until we stumbled upon Valhalla! And thank goodness we did- that s'mores bar HIT RIGHT. I will say that none of us intentionally eat allergen-friendly products and it was clear that the texture and taste were a bit different due to them being vegan BUT we still very much enjoyed them. They're super dense and rich so we got full fairly quickly, but that just meant we got to save some for day two. I tried both the brookie and the s'mores bar and the s'mores was my preferred!

As someone lactose intolerant, vegan dessert shops are a God send. Everything is vegan and…read moredelicious! The ube donut should not be missed. I absolutely adore the strong ube flavour from the filling. The iced pistachio rose latte had a lovely, floral after taste with a solid nutty bite when drinking. The staff was friendly and I appreciate that the shop makes known it's a welcome space for all. Highly recommend for a sweet treat breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.

This is wonderful coffee shop with quick service and a local owner who provides high quality food…read moreand drink for anyone who comes. The ambiance is lovely as this place has local art, teas, and other items for sale from Turkey. The place excelled at its variety of good and bringing a fresh take on classic desserts. Their seasonal baklava they make is great. (For example pumpkin spice baklava during the fall). They also have freshly made naan bread to eat with your food which makes it a wonderful place to sit down and enjoy

Absolutely amazing!!! Best coffee in st Pete. You feel like family when going here. The entire…read moreexperience is beautiful and magical. Highly recommend this place to everyone.

Awesome awesome little place..The bagels are super good...Definitely some of the best bagels I ever…read morehad...I always get an everything bagel with chive /onion cream cheese anywhere I go or if I make for myseld...Anything else and I am always disappointed....I got a bagel on two separate occasions...Both time no everything and I got sesame and onion...Both were really really good and the onion bagel was fabulous....I don't know what they do for those onion toppings but they're grrrrrreat ! Also, they only had plain cream cheese but it didn't matter because the bagels are so good...I guess they use sourdough for their bagels and breads.

I love that they have options for dairy free or vegan people! I wasn't the biggest fan of the…read morecroissants, but they are still pretty good. The owner is super kind and friendly, and their booth at the farmers market is so cute!

We took a walk to get a few breakfast items. Very long. We started our Saturday morning with a nice…read morewalk to grab coffee and breakfast, and it was the perfect way to kick off the day. We ordered two large coffees, two ham, egg, and cheese open-faced croissants, and a blueberry scone. I wasn't used to having a breakfast sandwich served open-faced, but I'm officially a fan now. The croissant was flaky, buttery, and paired perfectly with the ham, egg, and cheese. Every bite was delicious. The coffee was exactly what we needed to start the morning, and everything together made for a fantastic breakfast. If you're looking for a cozy spot with fresh pastries, great coffee, and a relaxing way to start your weekend, this is definitely worth a visit.

Tom Terrific here with another honest review…read more I could not get waited on at the Birchwood Canopy so I searched for a place to eat elsewhere. I came up Cassis Market advertising pizza so I popped in and ordered on with pepperoni, sausage and ham. One slice came to nearly $7. The man behind the counter was polite but uninterested. He looked like he wished he could be anywhere but there. I took my pizza out to eat at their outside table. I took a bite. Man was it stiff. And that was at the point where it's usually the best part. I kept eating and crunching. No moisture at all. Some flavor but not enough to justify the cost or enduring the hardness. The ham was hard. The pepperoni was all curled up and looked overcooked. The sausage was just OK. I was hungry but I left half of it and threw it in the trash. It sat in my stomach like I had swallowed an anvil. Now I must say I selected this from a whole pizza in the display case. It was not a piece that had been lingering there for a long time. My slice was the first slice from the pie so I was taken aback by it's texture and hardness. Cassis Market - NOT recommended.

This place is SO cute and so underrated. Every pastry is perfect -- the dough is perfect, nothing…read moreis too sweet. It's serve-yourself, and very easy to get in and out

Extremely disappointing customer service, especially from the manager…read more I placed an order for two milk tea drinks at 1:24 PM. While waiting, I watched another customer receive her drinks even though I was already ahead of her by approximately four customers in line. At 1:32 PM, I approached the gentleman at the counter to ask about my order. He did not greet me or acknowledge me. He looked at my receipt, looked at his watch, and dismissively said, "It's not even 10 minutes." He then asked me, "What do you want to do?" When I asked what he meant, he told me I could either wait or get my money back. He checked in the back and came back telling me it would be another five minutes. I agreed to wait. Five minutes later, instead of simply addressing the delay or apologizing, he told me I could grab a bun while I waited. I explained that I already had a bun and that, considering the inconvenience and the way the situation was handled, I felt a discount would have been an appropriate gesture. Instead, he offered to refund my money and gave me another receipt without the drinks. The most disappointing part was Norman, the manager. At no point did he apologize, acknowledge the inconvenience, or make any genuine effort to resolve the situation professionally. As a manager, I expected him to step in, listen to the customer, and demonstrate some level of courtesy and accountability. Instead, his attitude left me with the very clear impression that he simply did not care whether he had my business or not. I completely understand that a bakery can get busy and that orders can sometimes take longer than expected. The issue wasn't simply the wait--it was the attitude and the complete lack of customer service. A simple apology and a professional response could have completely changed the experience. Unfortunately, I left feeling dismissed and unappreciated as a customer. Management should understand that customers remember how they are treated, especially when something goes wrong. I will not be returning, and I hope the owners take this feedback seriously and address how customers are being treated by management.

Their service is a well oiled machine! We ate sandwiches for…read morelunch and they were delicious! We bought food to have for dinner the next day. Ambiance, I wouldn't change a thing!!!! Don't forget to stop by next door for gifts for yourself or others!!

I made the mistake of going to Mazzaro's on a Saturday afternoon. I didn't realize they closed at…read more2:30 p.m., and that is 100% my fault. I arrived around 2:20 p.m. and was let in by a worker at the front door, who told me they were closing shortly and suggested I head to the deli first if that was what I wanted. Once I walked in, however, a cashier yelled to me that they were closed. I was a little confused because I had just been let in by a worker who knew I was coming inside. From there, the experience felt a bit chaotic. There were quite a few people in the store, and I felt like the workers were very displeased by my presence. I honestly felt like I was a bother. I completely understand that I arrived close to closing, so I tried to be respectful of their time and rushed through the store to grab a few items. I had driven an hour to get there, so I wanted to at least make the most of the trip. When I went to check out, I initially got in one line, and the cashier was finishing up with the customer already there and directed me to another line, so I followed her instructions. I had a basket with my items and wasn't sure if I was supposed to empty it myself. There wasn't an obvious place to leave the empty basket, and the cashier never indicated that she would take it from me. I apologized and explained that it was my first time there. She told me that next time I should come during the week so I could browse more. As I was leaving, I noticed so many people trying to enter the store and being turned away because it was now past closing. That made me think Mazzaro's may want to reconsider its Saturday hours. They are clearly a very popular and well-known store, yet being open from only 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and being closed on Sundays makes it difficult for people who work typical Monday-Friday, full-time hours to visit. I take responsibility for not checking the hours before making the drive, and I understand that the employees were probably ready to go home. However, I still think there is a difference between enforcing closing time and making a customer feel unwelcome. Unfortunately, I did not feel warmly greeted or welcomed during my visit, and it put a damper on the entire experience.

Absolutely phenomenal! First taste was from a pop-up in Belleair, and since, Maddie's Cakes has…read morebecome our go-to for any occasion that signals sweets. Love, love, LOVE the blondies! We've ordered those twice, and they are delicious. She knocks it out of the park! Easy to order, delivery is terrific, and SO GOOD!

We found Baked in the Burg looking for Maddie's Cakes on Google Maps. Immediately, we realized that…read morethis was not the business we'd looked at online, but decided to give it a try. To start, Maddie's Cakes indicated that it opened at 5pm, leading us to believe that it serviced the late-night coffee-and-pastries crowd. Baked in the Burg opens at 10am and closes at 7pm, and has a very different vibe than what we were expecting. The pastries are definitely meant to be the star of the show, but they were mislabeled (labeled as chocolate pistachio but only chocolate was available), and the baristas knew very little about the product. Speaking of the baristas, although they were very friendly, they clearly were woefully lacking in training. I ordered a chai tea, and one of the baristas asked the other, "Do you know how to make that?" Additionally, my mom ordered a coffee, and when she asked if the brew coffee sitting on the hot plate was fresh, the barista answered, "It was made this morning [seven hours prior to our visit], but it's been on the hot plate." My mom had to ask for a fresh pot to be made, because apparently no one told these poor girls how disgusting coffee is after seven hours on a hot plate. To their credit, though, they were extremely friendly and accommodating, and did their best to answer all of our questions. I just think they need more training. As far as the pastries are concerned, we were so disappointed that we ended up going to Sorrento Sweets right up the street. Skip Baked in the Burg and head to Sorrento's if you want a high-quality bakery experience.

Excellent, friendly service from Blue!…read more Here's where you go for excellent care con leche, Cuban toast, Cuban pastries, salads and Cuban sandwiches. Lovely decor inside. Some history to learn. The kind of cafe where you can linger. You order and pay at the register, and they bring food to the table. Get the guava on the side for your buttered Cuban toast. You'll have enough to take home and enjoy later.

We don't have that many places in St. Pete to get a solid Cuban sandwich, so I'm very happy to have…read moreTampa-tasting Cuban sandwiches with La Segunda. I came in on a Friday morning (11AM) and it was surprisingly not busy. It was easy to snag a table to enjoy my items. I ordered at the counter and all the staff I interacted with kind and welcoming. I have been itching to come back to try the breakfast sandwiches and the media noche so I will 100% return and I can't wait!

Small space, but LOTS of pastry, cookie, and sandwich options. Largest selection I've ever seen of…read moreflavor syrups for coffees. Lots of unique lattes too. Great staff. Excellent central location. We tried their peanut butter cookie, chocolate chip butter cookie, and drip coffee. Some of the best prices we've seen in a local coffee shop in downtown St Pete probably since pre-COVID. Great deal - we will be back for sure!

I wish I had taken more photos of this adorable little cafe. I ordered the raspberry rose latte…read morewith whole milk. It was subtly sweet from the raspberry and refreshing with the rose flavor as well. They have ample sweets and pastries as well to try. Service was efficient and extremely helpful as I had no idea what I wanted to order. A bit pricey as I recall I paid around $7 for a 16oz but the flavors make it well worth it.

Omg this place is heavenly! Their bakery case is so awesome and features unique and fun flavors. We…read moretried a few things including two donuts and a slice of cake for my husband birthday. The ube donut was so good and my cinnamon donut had an amazing soft cake consistency. The slice of cake was a dream. The strawberry flavoring was perfect and the cake itself was soft and moist. Wonderful spot for all your bakery needs and the staff was very kind! The cafe is nicely located in a great part of town and feels very welcoming.

Grabbed a few gluten-free donuts and coffees here on a rando Saturday. They were good and our…read morelattes were great. Cute interior! The pic of St. Dolly was there before her passing.