Fantastic bakery and coffee located in a home built in 1915. All made in house. Had the brown…read morebutter croissant which was mind blowing! So good in such a great historic town

We were walking around downtown Franklin, and if I walk by a bakery,, I am going to go in and…read more"look" (and look usually means I am gonna get something "for later". I LOVE a good bakery and I am kinda spoiled by over 30 years in San Francisco, where there is a great one every few blocks. I just found all the photos on my phone and realized I had not reviewed this place from last month's mini vacation. And honestly I know we got like 4 things for 4 of us to take home and snack on for the next day or so, but I don;t recall all the things we got EXCEPT for the white almond frosted cake(slice, but in a round shape). Everyone agree it was the one to beat, and not to take the crown, but it was the one that I chose. This reminds me that I need to find all the bakeries near me now that do "cake tasting" boxes and just treat myself every once in a while!!

Couldn't leave Nashville without trying their famous 100 layer donuts. We got the Chocolate peanut…read morebutter flavor, and man was it yummy. The donut base was so light and fluffy. It was not as sweet as I thought it was going to be, which was a good thing. The peanut butter cream and chocolate ganache on top were the perfect toppings.

Five Daughters is a cute spot for a pretty good donut…read more This location is takeout only, but the center area of The Factory has some tables and chairs. The shop is cutesy with pink walls and a little social media worthy photo op on one of the walls. Lines are hit or miss. I either walk by and nobody is there or it's a long line. I can't say service at this location has ever been noteworthy. It's more just moving people through the line. They offer mini and regular sized donuts. I love, love, love that they offer mini donuts. I've never been a big fan of their donuts, but the winter donuts may have changed my mind. My favorites have been Sugar Cookie and Gingerbread Latte. I enjoyed the buttery, flaky layers. I also grabbed an iced sugar cookie and that was delicious. For drinks they offer coffees and a case with sparkling waters, juice, and canned coffee. Five Daughters is worth a try if you find yourself near a location.

We visited this local pie shop downtown Columbia for a mid-day snack on Saturday. The exterior has…read morebeen recently painted and renovated complete with a new facade color and letters! It looks great! Upon arrival, we spotted a case of about 4-5 different pies. Some were whole pies and others had slices cut out. There was nobody at the counter and there was not really a sign explaining how they sale. A lady sitting at the window behind the kitchen asked "Do you need something? Are you getting a pie?" oddly, and didn't seem eager to help. Once she came around, we each (a family of three), got a single slice of pie and bottled drink. The total was $35. It felt a little steep for the size of pie and quality of service. Since we were out shopping and it was raining outside, it was also disappointing they only had one table inside to eat at-- which was occupied. I feel they could add another table or two near the front window-- or even a counter against the wall with stools. Service could also be better. I got the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup pie. It was a traditional fudge pie with peanut butter drizzle across the top. It tasted very fresh and yummy. The pie crust had a great taste and the peanut butter was a nice addition to the rich and creamy fudge pie. I would return!

The online reviews for Pie Sensations are polarizing, either exalting the praises of this…read moreaward-winning pie shop with a five-star review or panning the place for being overrated. Realistically, I think it ranks somewhere in between, hence the four stars. At $8.78 per slice. including tax, the quality matches the price considering the cost of ingredients these days. Pie Sensations has quite the reputation in Middle Tennessee. It's located on the southwest corner of the adorable, vibrant square in Columbia, sandwiched between A Balloon Shop and Daniel's Barber Shop. You won't see the sign until you walk right up to the store. Delicious smells of baking pies fill this charming, deceivingly roomy space with a counter in front of the tiny kitchen, a display case, and a few tables. Personally, I'm a pie crust hater as it's often brittle and flavorless. But the crust at Pie Sensations is really good, perfectly flaky and complementary to the pies. I actually at the entire crust which is rare! There are two types of pecan pie in this world. Some prefer the rigid, thicker filling. Others like a gooey, almost liquid interior. While I prefer the thicker version, the very runny pecan pie at Pie Sensations was admittedly tasty, although not my preferred texture. It's properly sweet but not overly done with high quality and very fresh ingredients. The chess pie has that quintessential flavor of a southern classic, maybe not sweet enough for my taste but delicately balanced flavor for all palates. Their top seller, the chocolate turtle pie, was a bit too chocolatey for my personal preference. But again, the quality is obvious with a thick chocolate filling topped with caramel and pecans. While I wouldn't drive the hour from Nashville to Columbia again just to eat a slice of pie at Pie Sensations - unlike other remarkable destinations to which I'll eagerly drive three or four hours - I would encourage anyone near Columbia to sample this delicious and expertly made product! If you're in the area, it's a nice stop for dessert.

The food was great! We had a cherry turnover and chocolate chip cookie for the kids. The service…read morewas incredible, the owner was very friendly and we felt extremely welcome as if it were her home she was welcoming us into. Ambiance is great for reading a book or just relaxing with your food and drinks. Outdoor space is very large with plenty of room to spread out and get comfortable.

The food, the service, and the ambience are incredible! We absolutely love how all the rooms are…read moredesigned so uniquely and there's plenty of outdoor space for the Littles to run. There is so much intentionality and attention to detail, especially for families (hint: look under the stairs for treasure). We will absolutely be back! Support local.

A friendly and clean place with great coffee and muffins…read more Thus far I have loved both their drip coffee and their espresso drinks. They offer heavy cream as an option (a luxury in which I occasionally indulge) and the cortado that I had there today was as good as any I've had anywhere. Their pastries are both good and varied and they have several gluten-free options for those who shun the gluten. This place is on my "must do" list for all future trips through Columbia.

I picked up the pesto pasta salad to-go, and it was perfection!! Great atmosphere, and delicious…read morecookies!

Stephanie makes gorgeous cakes that taste DELICIOUS! I've had other cookies and cakes that look…read moregreat from bakeries but are seriously lacking on taste. Stephanie's Sweet Spot delivered five stars on all of it! We ordered a single tier wedding cake and DOZENS of cupcakes. She was very detail-oriented with helping us plan exactly what we wanted and had tons of flavors to choose from. Call or email to discuss custom desserts and you won't be disappointed!

Stephanie is fantastic! Not only are the cakes beautiful but they taste fantastic. She worked so…read morehard to understand my vision, and I really appreciated that. I would definitely recommend her for any cake needs you have.