A lovely experience everytime I stop in, which is quite often. Love their cookies and cupcakes.read more

This bakery had good items. I would say it was difficult to enjoy it as they had a lot of people in…read morethere so the staff is very distracted and there is a pressure to pick your items more quickly. They did taste excellent and fresh.

Had a graduation party to attend and needed a cake. Usually on a custom cake I think they need a…read moreweek and the personnel was very serviceable and extremely helpful. There are many options to choose from, but decided to go to the "Sweet Bites by Lizzie". Just to let you know, you can't go wrong with this place. The customer cakes are outstandingly delicious and created with heart. Besides the wonderful cake I got a s'mores cookie and a carrot cake. The cookie was great the flavors were tremendous, if you go I recommend this one. The carrot cake was equally delicious and great with a cup of coffee. If you are looking for a dessert place that offers custom offerings this is the place to go to.

I am incredibly disappointed with the service and product I received. I paid for delivery…read morespecifically to ensure our wedding cake wouldn't be damaged, but it arrived with significant damage to both the top and sides. Furthermore, the final cake looked absolutely nothing like the photos Communication was incredibly disorganized. The day before the wedding, she called to ask if I had the flowers for the cake, even though I had already paid her to provide them. She also called to ask if we needed delivery, which was also already paid for in advance. When I addressed these issues, she was very rude and tried to blame the mistakes on graduation week--which is completely unacceptable given that I booked and paid well in advance. I would not recommend this business to anyone

In a respite from the thunderstorms yesterday, I stopped in New Braunfels, TX and scored big...a…read moretrifecta (historic Aline Haus restaurant, The Faust Hotel and Naegelin's Bakery in a virtual triangle.) The bakery was founded in 1868; it is recognized as the oldest continuously operating bakery in Texas. Naegelin Bakery is located in downtown New Braunfels, which makes it convenient for sightseeing and picking items up to enjoy while engaging in local activities. The bakery has old-world charm...old school display cases and shelving along with the quintessential bakery smell. You are immediately drawn into the bakery web. Definitely an ole school bakery... Naegelin's is known for traditional German baked goods, including apple strudel, kolaches (both fruit and meat), German rye bread, and its iconic pink-frosted Lebkuchen cookies. According to bakery staff, many recipes are still based on formulas developed generations ago. I purchased apple strudel, oatmeal raisan cookies and a piece of cheesecake. All were good, however, the strudel was the standout. The bakery also offers a wide range of breads, cakes, doughnuts, and seasonal items, making it easy to find something regardless of taste or occasion.

Well they have lots of pretty looking treats! Everything definitely had some love put into and they…read moredid have quite a selection. But, the treats were not to great. We tried a fruit kolache and it was bland and dry. Maybe we picked a bad choice on an off day but I wanted to like the place. The staff was very kind and the inside looked very nice. May want to try it again in the future.

Another dime over here. Phenomenal breakfast. Everything is sooo fresh. Staff was great and place…read morewas super clean too. And lastly, I did a double take when they told me the price. We bought a custom omelette, large egg sausage sandwich, both with sides, a coffee and a tea, and it was less than $20. Unbelievable! Food was so good.

Great lunch spot near Schlitterbahn. My husband & I popped in for a quick bite after a business…read moremeeting nearby. Staff was friendly & efficient. Order at the counter then go pick your seat (inside or outside). I had a wrap and my husband had a club sandwich. Both were good and worthy of another visit when we are in town. Cookies looked yummy but we were full when we finished lunch. Next visit I'll be sure to grab a cookie to go,

First, this gem is hidden within the McKenna's Children's Museum. Who knew? When I am in NB running…read moreerrands, I take myself to lunch at a new place. I ended up calling as I thought my GPS was wacked out (again) since it is within this children's museum, tucked away to the far right. Quiet, great service (the young man behind the counter was lovely), and the sandwich was really, really good. I had the chicken salad sandwich, and it did not disappoint. Grilled fresh bread, light on the mayo and dill, with walnuts and red grapes, as it should be. Mostly chopped chicken, a dill spear on the side with a bag of chips. Although I am way past the bring your child to lunch phase of my life, this is not just for the kids. The menu is simple and delicious and fairly priced. Give it a go for a quick breakfast or lunch. BTW, the restrooms were spotless, yes, children? Nope. Spotless. Again, who knew?!!!

all around everything was great food service, both exceptional. I think what really makes this…read moreplace special. Is they do the work to do it right. You always get a fair deal here, it's great to see them doing so well in the community.

There's something divine going on at this place! They have mastered cake! I never buy cake from…read moretaco places. But this cinnamon vanilla cake in the display looked different! So I got a piece to go. It was everything a cake should be - moist and flavorful and soft buttery goodness in every bite! I didn't taste any chemicals like I do in store-bought or box cakes. This tasted like granny's kitchen from above. It makes you want to sing! I had to wait for the taco place to be open again to call them to place an order. I was working so I talked my mom into going and offered to buy her taco if she went and picked up one for me too. She didn't need to know I just wanted cake. I called and paid over the phone. They ran out of the cinnamon vanilla so I had to settle for the red velvet. I don't really like red velvet but thought if it is the same person that made the cinnamon vanilla, then I'm sure my taste buds would approve. My mouth was salivating and ready for it. Well ... I have nothing to report because they forgot to put my slice of cake in the bag!!! I know dietary warfare when I see it! I couldn't leave work so the lady gave me a refund. My obvious question was, when will you have more? She didn't know. Huh?? She felt bad so she graciously gave me the name of the bakery that provides them with cake. A bakery? And it's local??? Well that was my next call and I got the kindest lady named Carolyn over the phone. She kindly listened to my sob story and I felt like I made a friend. I ended up pre-ordering a vegan cake for my mom's birthday. My mom's not able to eat most desserts so I was grateful that they had a dark chocolate cake to offer. I absolutely loved meeting Carolyn in person. She was as fun and sweet as the homemade icing they make. It was incredible! My mom loved it. You would never know it was vegan. In the mean time, I still was waiting for the cinnamon vanilla that was unforgettable. So the following week I ordered a whole cake for Thanksgiving. So glad I had a reason to order a whole cinnamon vanilla cake and that I had people to share it with. I might have eaten the whole thing. Guys, it's THAT good!! And it was a hit!! I should have had their business cards because everyone wanted to know where this bakery was. Good thing I didn't fib and say that I baked it. Hahaha! JK! But it was just like I remembered it. Like heaven and rainbows in your mouth. I decided that this place will one day be my goto for a wedding cake! They have such a cute little shop that also offers delicious cookies and cupcakes and yummy truffles ... What a hidden treasure! Unfortunate things happen in life for a reason. If the lady hadn't forgotten my cake, I may have never discovered this special place. They are my people now.

I found my "go to" place for decorated cookies. These ladies are amazing and the cookies are both…read moredelicious and beautiful!

Great as always! We will be back for more Snickerdoodles very soon you can count on it!read more

Great product for a great price. Love all the new additions on the menu. Love the atmosphere and…read morethe quickness of service.

I wanted to go somewhere nice for my girlfriend and my anniversary. I wanted fine-ish dining, and…read moresomewhere with a nice outdoor patio since I knew the weather would be nice. The Gruene Door did not disappoint! The drinks, appetizers, salad and main courses were all phenomenal with no exceptions. As someone with decades of food service experience, it's rare that I don't have something that I would change. But the service and food were both fantastic. The music was lively but not overbearing and the patio was calm. Our waiter was attentive, but not overly so; so we felt our needs were met without being hovered over. If I were to suggest anything, it might be nice to have candles on the tables, and maybe even a fire in the outdoor fireplace even though it wouldn't have needed for heat; just ambiance. Also the windows are tinted so darkly that initially I was afraid the restaurant was closed, so maybe consider an illuminated open sign facing the main road. But this place was great! We'll be back!

My birthday travel plans fell through so I stayed local and reserved a 1:00 table online, craving…read morethe salmon/polenta/spinach plate. Table for 1, Occasion: 70th Birthday, and really looking forward to it since I skipped breakfast. The food was on point, as expected, BUT: The service from waitress LB went from dismal to downright baddd, from start to finish. It took her several minutes to approach my table. Her appearance matched her skills. Like she had just got out of bed, a real mess. She had poor communication skills, very loud, rushed, abrupt. Not a shred of finesse, which does not match the vibe of this nice restaurant. The lunch crowd was gone, there were 1, 2, then 3 tables filled in a large room that had ~10+ empty tables. But this poor thing ran frantically around and from room to room like it was a packed Saturday night. And there was a second waiter also assigned to our room. As I waited patiently for my lunch plate, she never once checked in. I wondered if they served bread, crackers, anything. I finally asked another waiter who said he'd tell her to get me their homemade bread. Waited some more, never spoke with her as she zipped by my table doing I have no idea what. She finally brought my lunch plate and still no bread arrived. Well into my entree, she arrived with one small square of delicious bread and butter explaining she had to toast it. Never saw her again throughout my meal. Finished, waited ~10 minutes, and she finally brought the check. Asked me if I wanted to see the dessert menu. I said no thanks. Is it ME? Or when a restaurant KNOWS it's a birthday, don't they at least offer a comped dessert?? Even Dairy Queen offers a small free treat. I worked at DQ in high school, and can confirm that LB wouldn't cut it there. I gave her a gift card and she disappeared for a long while. Returned with my card balance, then loudly asked if I wanted to pay her tip off the gift card. I said yes. LB: "How much?" (Loud) Me: "20%". (I gritted my teeth when I said that because had we not been announcing all this I would have left her maybe $5. She looked at my ticket and loudly said, "I guess that is about $11.63. Is that okay?" I quietly replied okay. She grabbed my card again then had to go get a manager to help her figure out how to charge the card for only tip. Meanwhile, the couple at the table heard everything and when she left the room they gave me a look of empathy and we all shook our heads. LB FINALLY returned and wished me a happy birthday. Bless her heart. How in the world does a nice, reputable restaurant let a server get away with all this? All the restaurant's expense, labor, and best intentions fly out the window when one server is low performance. I will return to The Gruene Door, but only on the condition that I'll be assigned another waiter.

Went on 2/11 with by boyfriend to have an early valentine's date, we had reservations for 6:00pm,…read morewe got there and were sited. Water, bread and butter came out. The bread was dry as if it was old. I ordered a French Onion soup and my better half order a Cesar salad with garlic ranch (too much garlic) We ordered the special, 8 oz fillet with scallops and 8oz fillet, mashed potatoes and stuffed tomatoes with Gorgonzola cheese. The fillets had a wired consistency and no flavor. My went back because I didn't care for it and the scallops were stringy as if it was crab meat and chewy. Basically the date meal was not top notch. I will not be eating here again. Told the manager on the way out and just offered an apology. If it was me I would have provided a make it right suggestion to have us retry the restaurant. Thank you, Maria

I have dined here at least 3 times since moving to New Braunfels. I purposely held off on a review…read moreto ensure my thoughts are balanced and fair. However.... on my third/recent visit with my wife for dinner, the service was great. However, the food was mediocre at best (I am being kind.) For the $360+ cost of dinner, everything should be FANTASTIC. It wasn't. My wife's salmon was undercooked. When mentioned, they took the plate and cooked it some more vs getting her a fresh piece of fish and COOKING it correctly. Why the waiter picked to re-serve the dish was very disappointing and very subpar for the high price of dining here. The ambiance is underwhelming with dusty floor to ceiling drapes from the 1970's, it's very dark and walls/decor which aligns with scenes from the movie the Shawshank Redemption. Undoubtedly, this locale needs a remodel. I will not be returning to this location. The cost is too high for the service (you might get.)

My daughter and I walked in and were greeted by two servers with smiles. The young lady that helped…read moreme offered to store my "to-go" cheesecake jars in the refrigerator while we ate one at a table. We sat inside and marveled at the decor while taking pictures. The cheesecake is rich, flavorful, and silky smooth. I took home a cookies & crème and a Dubai chocolate for my husband and I to snack on. The Dubai chocolate was worth the hype!

So, after coming here for about two months now I am baffled. As to why all the other coffee shops…read moreare busy, and this little gem isn't. Their coffee is consistently. Good has an amazing flavor profile. They're specialty drinks are not too sweet. Just perfect. The staff is amazing. Kind patient. The place is cute, and their cheesecakes are pretty good. The only gripe I have is when you go online their menu is not updated or clear. I hope they get more business. Also their price is super reasonable way better than Starbucks. Just go already. You will love them too.