When I saw PA Bakery advertising mini King Cakes for Mardi Gras, I was genuinely thrilled. A…read morereasonably sized King Cake felt like a dream come true -- all the fun of the tradition without committing to feeding an entire village. I immediately pre-ordered two mini King Cakes at $5.50 each (total $11), already imagining the moment I'd get to gloat when I found the hidden baby! The mini King Cakes were actually quite generous in size. Easily enough for 3-4 people...although I personally demolished mine in one sitting and have zero regrets. Now for the part that caught me off guard. The plastic baby -- arguably the entire point of a traditional King Cake -- was perched on top instead of hidden inside. I was fully anticipating that moment of excitement that comes from discovering the baby mid-bite, because that's kind of the magic of a King Cake tradition. Without that element, what I ended up with felt more like a very festive brioche-style cinnamon roll wearing Mardi Gras colors than a King Cake. To be clear, it tasted good. The cake itself was soft without being dry, had plenty of cinnamon-esque filling without tipping into overly gooey territory, and was generously finished with frosting and sugary crystals. Flavor-wise, no complaints. But if you're marketing something specifically as a King Cake, the expectation is that the baby is hidden within. Otherwise, it changes the experience entirely. For food safety purposes, there are plenty of creative alternatives -- an edible marzipan baby, a clearly oversized non-choking-hazard version, sticker on the box, etc. -- but the surprise element is part of what makes a King Cake a King Cake. Overall, not a bad experience -- just not quite the Mardi Gras moment I was hoping for. Next year, I'll probably seek out a bakery that leans into the full King Cake tradition...because if I'm chasing the thrill of finding a tiny plastic baby in my dessert, I want to earn that victory properly. If the baby isn't going in the cake, just let me know up front so I can manage my expectations (and my Mardi Gras excitement) accordingly.

The place to order or get a great variety of tempting sweet treats for any time, but especially for…read morecelebrations. Today, in search of two different birthday treats, I decided on cupcakes and a cheesecake. Luckily, the items I decided on are always available to purchase, and there's no pre-ordering required. Generally, the service is quick here as long as you take a number when you enter the bakery. Lots of ideas for sweet holidays, hostess gifts, or stocking stuffers. A fun, festive atmosphere with holiday decor, you can't help but be in the Christmas spirit here at PA Bakery.

This bakery is a local neighborhood gem. It is family owned and operated and the food is very good…read more From delicious made from scratch bagels, breakfast sandwiches, soups, lunch items, every kind of dessert treat you can imagine all made with quality ingredients and skill. The pecan cinnamon rolls, the Jalapeno cheddar bagel breakfast sandwiches, and the blueberry/lemon, or cranberry/orange scones are D'elicious. The owners are friendly, welcoming, real people who treat customers like family and pour their energy into this place, taking pride in the quality of the food they put out and the environment they create. It has a vibe of having treats at grandmas house. The treats go quick though, so get there early. It's advised to check their social media accounts for what items are available and hours as they are a small local establishment run solely by one family.

Everything always amazing!! My friends love you and I can't wait to try more!! I've been sampling…read moretheirs.... Your posts are mouthwatering deliciousness and you always do an amazing job letting everyone know what you have and when you have it! Keep on being AWESOME!

I ve bought baked goods from this bakery 3 times now. The first was an anniversary cake. It was…read morebeautifully decorated. The cake was somewhat dense and extremely sweet! It left an icy sensation on the tongue. The second time we had woopie pies and those still had too much sweetner but were tolerable. The third time we bought a few pastries and most were good. However, I do tend to love the lighter pastries such as the French kind. Which is why I find Safe & Sweet too sweet. If I can't drive three hours to my favorite bakery, it's great to know a diabetic friendly bakery here in York.

I try to frequent this place as often as I can, however it's a little far from me and not open on…read moreSundays. Most of the items are amazing for being sugar free. Very pricey so this is only a once in a while treat. $5 for a donut? Wild. And some of the items taste very bad. Cake pops being one. Couldn't even finish it and I'm used to sugar free, diabetic friendly treats. The donuts usually are amazing and the peppermint patties. The Zapple cheesecake bars are out of this world delicious. Staff isn't the best. Never engaging in conversation and usually seeming just busy and not overly friendly. Makes for a quick trip in and out though. I would recommend here

SOOO GOOD. Just go…read more That's the review lol. Super kind people and service, good vibes, unique flavors and spot on quality icecream. Yum

Ice cream flavors were delicious The service was friendly…read moreand the to go bags are super nice , keep your ice cream cold on the way home

The flavor of these old-fashioned donuts is amazing! The staff is really friendly and fast with…read moretheir service.

Headed back to the airport from a weekend of camping in the Poconos and just wanted something quick…read moreand delicious. My hotel told me that it was worth the 15 minute drive out of my way to visit Donut N Joe's... and boy they were not lying! I was a little worried they might be picked over when I arrived around 10, but they still had a really good selection; things like coconut custard which I enjoyed along with a chocolate cake doughnut that was the best I've ever had. They've also got chocolate iced, Boston cream, lemon filled, cherry - filled you name it and I think they probably got you covered. If not, the breakfast sandwiches I saw coming out of the kitchen were pretty phenomenal looking. They have egg and cheese, bacon and cheese sausage pork roll, egg and cheese bagels, again it's gonna be hard for anyone to be disappointed here. Unfortunately, they were out of the other coconut that is topped with caramel drizzle and some other goodies, but I left fat, happy and with a big old honkin' smile on my face. The staff is super friendly, the place was immaculate and I'm surprised they even had any product left when I left because it was a constant line out the door. I will certainly add this to my route for next year's camping trip. Hopefully on the way over I can pick some up for our group to enjoy as a whole. DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS DONUT SHOP! I promise you it won't be disappointed, They've only been in business for two years and I believe she said they opened another location too, that this was hands-down the best donut experience I've ever had in my 65 years. And not saying quite a bit....because this fluffy old bag loves a good doughnut and delicious coffee.

Smallish place that had very long lines. All kinds of stroop waffles. We came for ice cream. They…read morehad at least a dozen flavors. The pricing was really good and the scoops were quite big. We both loved our ice cream and would have gone back if we had more time. They have a garden area in the back to sit.

If you have a sweet tooth, pop into this shop. The first room is filled with all kinds of…read morechocolates and their famous Stroopies, waffle cookies with caramel in the middle. The back room is an ice cream shop with a little cafe to sit and enjoy dessert.

Always my daughter's favorite place to get a crepe. They're made to order so everything is fresh…read moreand made right in front of you. Smoothies are also delicious! Everyone is friendly and welcoming and they work to get your order out quickly.

The lady (I'm assuming is Russy?) was very nice. Everyone there was super nice, which is why I…read morewanted to write a review for this smoothie place. It was very tiny inside the open market, but seriously the smoothie that we got was delicious. We got the green smoothie which came had spinach, kale, pineapples, and mangos in it. It was perfectly icy and had the perfect level of sweetness. I also loved how she added the little touches on top. She added fresh mangoes and toasted coconut. Then she drizzled it with honey. I would go back to get a smoothie when I am back at the market.

The brownies are very good. They are fudgey and rich (which is a good thing). They have a nice…read moreflavor. If you want a sweet brownie treat I recommend this place

I was greeted by the owner as soon as I walked in. The smell of freshly baked cookies smacks you in…read morethe face as soon as you step through the door. I opted for the pretzel brownie slice ($2.50). After paying for it, the owner asked if I had tried any of her cookies. I replied "no" and she handed me a freshly baked chocolate cookie for free! She was extremely friendly and personable (which is hard to gage these days because of masks). The cookie was delicious-soft baked with crispy edges. The brownie? Equally delicious!!!! Crispy on the outside. Soft and chewy on the inside. The combination of the saltiness from the pretzel and sweet chocolate well balanced. Needless to say..I'll be back