What looks like a longtime Williamsville institution, this bakery is located on a busy corner and…read moreis very large. Inside, along with a nice size seating area to eat and bakery ordering line, they have ready made baked goods throughout many different bakery cases and fridges, as well as pre-packaged options. Everything from kringles to cookies and scones to cupcakes and full custom cakes. I had read about legendary cinnamon scones and have been a huge scone kick (especially cinnamon!), so I had to try them. Not only do they make cinnamon though, they take a unique approach to their fruit scones by filling them with fruit jelly, so of course I tried a lemon blueberry filled scone too. The filled ones are better in theory than practice. The lemon flavor of the dough was almost nonexistent and the blueberry jam didn't spread well enough to help out the other lacking flavors. The cinnamon scone absolutely could have potential, but unfortunately mine was overly hard and crumbly - I wish I had asked for a specific, newer and lesser-baked one, but such is life :)

Recently I stopped in to pick up a few items to bring home for my wedding tasting. I chose a…read morevariety of cupcakes along with the Hello Dollies. The Hello Dollies were absolutely delicious those were a definite highlight. Unfortunately, the cupcakes weren't what I was hoping for. I can't pinpoint exactly what was missing, but the flavors just didn't stand out to me the way I expected. I did try to ask a few questions about wedding tastings while I was there, but the worker helping me didn't seem very enthusiastic or willing to offer much guidance. Since this is such an important part of planning my wedding, that part of the experience felt a bit disappointing. Overall, while I was really rooting for this to be "the place" especially since it's a big and popular bakery I don't feel confident moving forward with them for my wedding desserts. I truly wanted to love everything, but the tasting just didn't click for me.

They never miss the mark here. Always great flavors and very affordable. The staff are always…read morefriendly and they have great baked goods too. Definitely recommend the pastry hearts.

I went into Sweet Beginnings, knowing they have great pastries because I've had them before but I…read morewanted to try their blueberry pie. I had been really craving it lately and wanted just a small one but they make those to order. So I took a look around just because I didn't feel like leaving empty handed and found these magical blueberry pastries that were calling my name. I'm OBSESSED. They're perfect. And so light and flaky and once they're heated up, so warm and delicious. I would highly recommend this place but especially these! P.S. I finished the container today and I already want more!!

Ordered a custom cake for my daughter's high school graduation, and the whole process couldn't have…read morebeen easier! I texted back and forth with them, explained exactly what I wanted, and sent a few reference photos to work from. We went with a marble cake with buttercream frosting, both on top and in the middle. When I picked it up, I was blown away -- it was gorgeous and exactly what I had pictured. Even better, it tasted just as amazing as it looked. Everyone at the party loved it! I'd highly recommend ordering your cake from here -- you won't be disappointed.

REAL Sweet Potato Pie!!! Soooo goooood. Big Back WARNING...as when you start eating it's hard to…read morestop. We had toooo many sweet treats over the holidays but I looked forward to getting back to this. Now just a few days after Christmas my pie spoiled on the table. Good news!!! There aren't any preservatives or forever chemicals in it that would prevent it from spoiling on my dining room table. Bad news!!! IM OUT A PIE It was delicious! Pick yours up at Wegmans or direct in store. Reminds me of Gram's and that's the best compliment I can give. Tender, moist, sweet, but not too sweet, nice flakiness to the crust. Winner of you're not able to bake yourself.

Needed a dozen cupcakes. theirs were very moist and tasty…read more If you get a cinnamon bun, the caramelization at the bottom is fantastic. One of the better cinnamon buns I've had in Western New York.

The cupcakes were delicious! I got a large selection for a grad party and they were a huge hit. The…read moreservice was great, the price was great and she was super helpful and so patient with my indecisiveness. I underestimated how many cupcakes to get because people were coming back for seconds. Will definitely be using this bakery for all of my cupcakes in the future. Everything was 10/10 Side note: I went to a grad party that got a cake here and the cake just wasn't as great as the cupcakes. Cupcakes are always better than cake anyway though

My favorite neighborhood bakery. I've used their expertise to design a cake for a shower, an order…read moreof vegan cupcakes for a birthday party, and I consistently pick up my favorite bread, garlic Italian.

I came here recently to see what they had in the case, and was impressed with the variety of…read morebreads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and other baked goods. They even carry a variety of vegan cupcakes! The huge cookies are the size of my face! They also make cakes to order as someone came in to pick one up while we were there. Nice neighborhood bakery, and highly recommend if you're in the area.

Cakes by Katya might be a hidden gem. We stopped in for a…read morelight morning bite and after eating we ended up walking out with a box of six croissants to go, because there was no way we were leaving without more. The croissants are exceptional. Golden and flaky. And the fillings are where things get really special. We tried two but bought a variety, and each one has its own personality. We paired our croissants with a London Fog and a mocha, both solid. They also have fresh juices and water available, which is a nice touch. The cafe itself is clean, bright, and inviting. Parking had ample spots available. The staff were warm, friendly, and clearly take pride in what they serve and how they treat customers. It looks like they make custom cakes too. The hand-drawn logo alone tells you the level of artistry and care this place operates with. Highly recommend. Don't sleep on this place.

My fiancé and I are getting married later this year so we called around to do some cake tastings…read more She had very good reviews. $10/per for 4 or 5 slices of cake to try. The cakes were so balanced between a light and airy cake and wonderfully flavored, not too sweet, fillings and icings. I have sensitive teeth so the fact I ate 4 slices without any problem really was great for me. Just the right amount of sugar to let the flavors pop. We ended up ordering a 2 tier cake and 2 1/2 sheets of cake for $400. What I believed to be a steal for that much wedding cake. Excellent experience. Both times we taste tested and came back to place the deposit, I ordered a croissant, 1 biscoff and 1 tiramisu custard. The croissants are the best I've had. The perfect texture and her spreads inside are amazing. Katya is wonderful and we really love her small bakery. Wishing her all the success she can handle.

The cheesecake was to die for it had such a rich flavor with a great flavor profile. I have the…read morepeanut butter cup cheesecake. There were so many vegetarian options. The service was fast with lots of options. The ambiance was great with people sitting on dates with a soft lighting and cute tables. There is also so many options to have party's or doing a class. I would highly recommend.

I don't say this lightly: this was hands-down the best cheesecake I've ever eaten in my life. (And…read morecheesecake is my FAVORITE, so, I've eaten an LOT of it.) Every bite was creamy, rich, and absolutely unforgettable. And as if the taste wasn't enough to rave about--it was also stunning. Our wedding cheesecake looked exactly how we hoped: elegant, picture-perfect, and almost too pretty to cut into (...almost). From the first bite to the last crumb, Just Say Cheesecake delivered a total knockout. Pure perfection.

This was almost too pretty to eat! I ordered the banana french toast for pick up...Was so tasty and…read morefresh!

I realized that while I'm in Allentown often, it seems not after 12 noon on Thursday, Friday,…read moreSaturday or Sunday. I say this as I came across the Sweet Temptations booth this past weekend. I asked when she was opening the store that I have been eyeing for ages. Well over once a week, as I pass by there many times a week. She said they are open. And have been for a while. I picked up some popcorn, which was very good and I'd happily eat it again. I sampled some of her cookies and other things she had on the table. They all tasted great. I can't wait to try more, but I'll have to stop by Thur-Sun after 12 noon. But they are open into the evenings many days, great for the Allentown restaurant and bar crowd. Pick up a frozen treat this summer or a cookie instead of a grilled cheese from just down the road. Nice to have choices like that on Allen. If you have a specific thing you want to pick up I'd call in advance to make sure she has it that day or can make it for you. But if you are like me and are content to browse and see what strikes your fancy from the case, you can pop in anytime she's open. Street parking.