This was my first time coming back since I got invited for their grand opening and I was so…read moreexcited!! I took my boyfriend and his family after lunch at V Pizza. It's so beautiful when you walk in and the workers are so friendly. Once you get seated the menu is literally a book. Sooooo many yummy options!! We ordered the brownie burger and split it. It was seriously delicious! It had whipped cream, chocolate, strawberries and bananas inside and was such a yummy sweet treat. I can't wait to come back next time!

This dessert spot is beautifully designed, very clean, and has a modern aesthetic that makes it a…read morepleasant place to visit. The desserts themselves were excellent. The pistachio cookie was decadent, soft, moist, and full of flavor with a well-balanced sweetness that wasn't overpowering. We also tried an Oreo-inspired dessert that was rich, creamy, and equally delicious. The quality of the desserts is definitely what keeps us coming back. Unfortunately, the service has consistently fallen short of the quality of the food. The ordering system relies on scanning a QR code and ordering from your table, which is fine in theory, but there seems to be a strong push toward using that system rather than allowing guests to comfortably browse the physical menu first or engage with staff with questions on the menu. Also you can't order everything through the online service which defeats the purpose, our pistachio cookie we had to buy at the front. During a previous visit, one server had a very flat affect and took more than 15 minutes to prepare our order (things were premade so no prep involved) . We had to check in multiple times for an update, and there was no acknowledgment or apology for the delay. Normally a wait wouldn't be a major issue, but we were there with toddlers, and keeping young children patiently waiting for dessert can be challenging. Staff there did not seem efficient and they saw us waiting without letting us know if there was an issue. If they would have said the wait would be long (again things were premade so we did not anticipate a wait) then we would have gone for a short walk and returned instead of staying trying to keep our kids sitting for a while. In this same recent visit , a different staff member approached us while we were looking around and seemed noticeably unfriendly when asking if we needed assistance. We weren't sure what prompted the attitude, but it made the experience feel less welcoming. Overall, the desserts are genuinely delicious and worth trying. However, the service consistently takes away from the experience and affects the overall atmosphere. If you're primarily interested in the food, you may have a better experience ordering takeout or delivery. Great desserts, but the customer service leaves significant room for improvement.

I was craving ice cream after lunch recently & Yelp lead me to Smac'n nearby. The owners Classie &…read moreTrevin welcomed me so warmly as I entered. Their menu includes cookies & customizable puddings (check out the menu pix) but I wanted ice cream & was delighted to learn they have soft serve. I appreciate the fact that they have 4 different cup sizes to choose from. I ordered the smallest, a Smac Snack with chocolate soft serve + Andes Mint as an add-on topping. It was a great combo & I devoured every bit of it!

Came here 1:30 on Saturday when sign says should be open. All locked up and lights out. For lease…read moresign in window. Think this place is out of business which is unfortunate.

My wife has brought things home from Sweet Girl's bakery a few times via the Too Good to Go App…read more Recently, she also received a coupon for her birthday and I was able to stop in for the first time. Really a charming place. The interior is vibrant and colored in bright pastels with really elegant, but simple, lighting. It smells great inside as well, like lavender and flowers. Really nicely done design. The service matches. They were excited for us to stop in, welcomed others that seemed to be regulars (we will be as well), and were just a pleasure to be around. I chose the carrot cake. I love carrot cake, whenever I stop by BBs, Biscotti's or European Street Cafe, I'll order carrot cake. It's pretty solid at all three places. The carrot cake I had today, is immensely better than any I've had prior. The cake was so moist. The flavors blended together perfectly, the icing so silky and rich. It was next truly next level and I can't wait to try other cake. Everything I've sampled here is very good. This carrot cake was immaculate. If you're looking for a good bakery on the west side or any side of Jacksonville for that matter, try Sweet Girl's Bakery. Just awesome!!!

Unfortunately wasn't too impressed with this first time visit. Cookies tasted older maybe because I…read morecame later in the evening but they didn't taste fresh, soft nor chewy. Not the best I have ever had. Additionally we were charged a 3% surcharge on our card and I really wish this was disclosed. If it is, we did not see a sign at check out. The visit was overall average and 4 cookies came to $24.35, feels steep for my experience. Otherwise cafe is nicely decorated, nice staff, and easy to find.

I rather liked the pork bun, though not as much as I remembered liking it before, and my wife liked…read moreit. We at that in the food court. The next morning, we had the sausage and scallion bun at home. I liked it, maybe more than the pork bun, and would get it again, though it had the advantage of being reheated at home in the microwave. My wife liked the dough, the hot dog less so (and I must admit the hot dog in the croissant we had a while ago at Cruffin & Tea was better). I'd get this again, though probably trying the regular hot dog bun instead of the scallion one next time. I'd asked the server if she could reheat our items when I bought them, but she said no, and didn't seem to understand English well. So far, I've preferred the savory things to the sweets here. Each item was $3-3.25, so a better value than the other bakeries I go to. I will return to this place periodically, but I still prefer places like Cruffin & Tea and Le Petit Paris, so I'm giving Mai Xiang Garden Bakery an average rating, 3 stars: pretty good, but not above average for a bakery, other than the good value.

There's a great selection of desserts and pastries here; sweet and savory. I've tried many things…read morein many occasion but this particular visit I purchased a puff pastry egg tart, sesame ball, pineapple custard bun and a bbq pork bun. I've been helped by a couple different people and they always come off stoic but that could just be their personality I guess. Never really smiling or friendly.

I stopped by for a cup of coffee at this kiosk in the Avenues Mall after a long day of shopping…read more It's located on the second floor near the stage area and is larger than some kiosks and can get a bit busy and loud. You place your order on one side while the other has a counter with bar stools if you wanted to eat there. While waiting for my coffee, I watched them make crepes for other customers and was intrigued how huge they were. The menu had great combinations of both sweet and savory crepes. My coffee was smooth and flavorful and the service was fast & friendly. I will be returning soon to definitely try those wonderful looking crepes!

Le Crepes offers, as its name shows, excellent looking crepes! However, my review here focuses on…read morethe 16 oz white mocha latte I purchased during my visit. The Avenues was slow during my visit, but I'm glad I got to see one of crepes being prepped. From the menu, there is a wide offering and I look forward to getting one in the days ahead and then update this review. However, while searching for a different coffee kiosk I used to visit here on the second level of The Avenues, I discovered it was gone. So, in a sense, I was cornered to take my only option here. The barista is a veteran at this kiosk and said she's been there 11 years. I wondered if she was the owner, but I'll find that out next time. In looking at the menu, there is a fairly large variety of coffee offerings here. You pretty much can get it as plain as you want, or fully loaded! But what really made me happy was the coffee brand of choice by Le Crepes. LavAzza is awesome, so I instantly ordered a 16 oz white mocha latte. I asked for whipped cream and she gave me a near mountain! I forgot to tell her I was getting it to go. It was very kind of her to be so generous, so I look at it as a plus! The blend of the LavAzza coffee and white mocha in it really gave it a more authentic taste than I've experienced for quite a while. It was something that stood out to me where other coffee outlets didn't. It made the ride home much better and I look forward to visiting here again. Service is very good. There is a large menu of both sweeter type crepes and breakfast/sandwich type crepes. Much to choose from! On another note, I was really impressed with the cleanliness and organization of this kiosk. It's in a good spot in the mall, not far from a main entrance. It's been here 11 years, and appears to have built itself a good reputation among those who work here or customers visiting the mall. The white mocha was great! I'll get an update on the Le Crepes after my next visit! Recommend: VERY HIGH (the VERY is for the LavAzza coffee!)

AMAZING! Sorry no…read morepics this time I ate it too fast I am a stickler when it comes to ice cream but this place does NOT disappoint!! I got cotton candy in a waffle bubble cone and it was the best I've had in a lonnnnng time. The bubble waffle is made fresh in front of you and comes wrapped around your ice cream of choice, hot and piping which seems crazy at first!! But that first bite of hot fresh baked waffle and cold creamy ice cream is TO DIE FOR ! Let's not mention allll of the other wonderful treats they have here I can't WAIT to try everything else! Also the young man was incredibly polite, and gave the best experience possible!! 100/10

Starting with the most important the food, the dessert here at amazing I had a crepe that was well…read morecovered in nutella and chocolate with some fruits that came along 11/10 delicious for that alone i will be back. Service was as you would expect you walk up order, pay and wait. They are open until 11pm which beats most places in Jax so they get a plus there, the location is bound to grain some traction ones people find out about. The place it self is modest nothing fancy but with great sweets.

A wonderful, cozy, bright, trendy, modern cafe with a pleasant atmosphere and calm music…read more It's very cozy and has beautiful furniture, clean cups, real iron forks, and spoons, washed spotlessly without a single stain, clean restroom. The owners, who founded the cafe, are very friendly. Serves every client with care and kindness. Everything is very homey, honest, and the products are of the highest quality. Every dessert and sandwich is made with love, and the concept is very healthy. Everything is very tasty, mousse desserts, all kinds of pastries, cakes, sandwiches, salads, coffee, tea, a large selection of variety for any preference, everything is very tasty. The location is very convenient, right on the ocean in a quiet, cozy spot with plenty of parkings around and the ocean right next door. It's a great choice if you're going with the whole family to grab something delicious, going on a date with your loved one, or just grabbing breakfast and coffee with a friend. It is very convenient to stop by after your appointment and have a meal, or to go out for lunch during the workday and enjoy a delicious meal. It's very convenient, a great time, a great location, and a great solution. And the prices are great, too.

Such a great addition to the area! I've come here a few times now to do work and it's always such a…read moregreat spot. I'm glad that the craziness has kind of died down because now you can find a place to sit more easily. I do wish that they had Wi-Fi to do work, but I was told by one of the baristas that they were working on it so that's great. I love to order the Matcha from here, as well as as their lox croissant, it's my favorite and so delicious and the presentation is absolutely beautiful. The space itself is so cute and aesthetic. You can even do some work on their rooftop, which is a nice change of pace if you want to be outside. Definitely would recommend!

The ice cream is nice but don't sleep on the COFFEE from Mox!!…read more Story time: 12 years ago, I was getting married and heard about this new coffee cart called Lineage that we hired to make coffee for our wedding in central Florida. Welp, Mox uses Lineage coffee beans and as it turns out, the coffee cart is now a very well established brick & mortar roaster with amazing coffee beans!! I went to buy some and the gentleman running the place (very kind and had great suggestions like a maple steamer for the littles!! Cute!!) was sold out of the Lineage coffee beans this week. So like, yeah, go for the ice cream, but go BACK for the coffee!

While driving around, I had a craving for ice cream and stumbled upon Mox Ice Cream. I'm so glad I…read moregave it a try! I didn't realize they've been open for about a year now. Even though they have a large selection of ice cream, I went with my favorite vanilla and tried their milkshake. It was creamy, and the vanilla had a great taste that you can definitely tell was homemade. They also have a good selection of lattes and other treats, and we'll definitely go back to try some other items.