The parking was easy and the staff were all very efficient and friendly. The establishment is very…read moreclean and cute inside. Prices were very fair. We ordered a coffee cake type item to bring to a get together and a small box of cookies that we picked out ourselves. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Always great pastry!! If you're looking for great traditional French pastry, this is the place…read more Local and Delish !!

GREAT EXPERIENCE! DELICIOUS CONCHAS!…read more When my usual bakery changed its hours, I found myself searching for a new spot at 5AM, and I'm so glad I came across Santa Maria Bakery! I took a chance, and it absolutely paid off. The conchas (and other treats) were incredible. Everything was fresh and exactly what I needed for my work event. The service was accommodating, friendly, and efficient, which made what could have been a crazy morning better. This is officially my new go-to bakery. I'm already looking forward to trying more of their pastries and the coffee shop next time. Highly recommend!

By seeing the exterior of this spot, I felt I had to try it. That's exactly what I did…read more My significant other and I walked inside. It wasn't too big, but there certainly was a variety of items. I grabbed tongs and a tray by the entrance. I ended up getting a Pineapple pastry. It had a slightly hard surface. I also got a Vainilla pastry. That one had a soft surface and scattered colors on it. I was excited to get home and try the items. I almost wanted to slam them down during the drive home, but I ended up being patient and waiting. The Pineapple pastry was pretty good, but I think it would have been better with more filling. The Vainilla pastry was soft and flavorful. I enjoyed it more than the Pineapple pastry. The service was good. The employee checked me out fast. Overall, it was a cool spot to try out. I might go again if I'm in the area. Date of visit: 03-Dec-2024

Nice bakery. Large dining area. Very clean space and great service. Plenty of parking…read more Delicious pastries. Would return, would recommend.

Picked up a cheery pie and 12pk cookies for Easter. Everything was good and priced well.read more

Best Butter Cookies, taste like the ones from high school days at Roosevelt in Gary, In. I would…read morebuy them all the time when I worked in the beauty shop when the guy came in! I wish they had delivery! I'm no longer in the shop, retired, don't get around like I used to.

The best customer service and cookies and bake goods I've ever eaten! I thank God for the gift of…read morethe Johnson's!

I wanted to treat my girlfriend for her birthday, so I ordered a large tray of shrimp salad, and by…read morethe time the party started, it was gone. Everyone wanted to know who made the shrimp salad. The staff was friendly and accommodated my on-spot request. They have other delicious cakes, cookies, tuna, etc I can't wait to go back and try other salads on the menu.

Updating my review as I visited a few weeks ago and was very happy with my visit!…read more They completely renovated their store and it looks wonderful. They also updated their menu to specify prices for a small and a large sandwich and even have the bread clearly on display near the menu. I really appreciated seeing that so much! The lady who I assumed was the owner/manager was very kind and got me my order of a large croissant sandwich meal , key lime pie bar, and an iced coffee. The sandwich was delicious and I upgraded it to a meal. I kind of panic picked my side and chose the potato salad. It is a very eggy-based potato salad and is definitely the choice for you if you prefer that! And the sandwich was great and I was pretty happy. The key lime pie bar had a perfect ratio of key lime mixture and the shortbread crust. I love crust and appreciated that there was the perfect amount to enjoy both flavors. The texture of the key lime pie + lemon bars are more whipped/cohesive compared to the usual lemon bar's acidic softness. I think this would be perfect for people with food sensory issues or just people who don't like the texture of normal lemon bars. Overall, I was pretty happy with my visit and glad to update it with a way better review :) So glad to see how nice the business looks and appreciate the management!

The cake that was made was absolutely delicious. They went out of their way to make sure we were…read morehappy and the timeline for the wedding. Absolutely amazing! I would recommend Cakes by Karen for any occasion.

This is my first time getting my birthday cake from this establishment. I ordered a dairy free…read moreyellow raspberry cake. Placing the order was easy and accommodating. They did let me know that the icing will taste different cause it is dairy free and I have a choice to do lactose free whipped cream or vegan cream. They had an assortment of options I was surprised by that. I told them I wanted my cake to be purple and decorated with cute flowers. They said they can only do white frosting and purple flowers. Usually places will fulfill your request but I guess they want their cakes to taste like actual whipped cream and not like food coloring. The flavor of my cake was pretty good pretty fresh. The raspberry filling flavoring was a bit too much for me I was expecting a smaller than a layer. I wish I would've said something. The decoration of the cake was not the best at all but the taste of it makes up for it. So if you're looking for a beautifully decorated cake definitely send them a picture for reference. If not let my cake be a testament to what they do when they freestyle. All in all I will come back again to try some of their other desserts.

Cute little spot with a wide variety of desserts. My son and I ordered some macaroons and a…read morecinnamon roll. We will be back the next time we have a sweet tooth. The cashier was very friendly as well. Glad we have a place like this in our town.

Alisha, the owner of this bakery, said "No Problem!" when I asked her to make a cake that was a…read morereplica of my husband's race car for his birthday party. I sent many pictures so she knew what she was getting into. She raised the price but I said ok. Then, after 10am the morning of the party, she called to tell me the cake had broken during the night. She said not to worry, she made an extra and would have it THE NEXT DAY! What?! The party is TODAY and she knew that! Eventually she agreed to bring a sheet cake she had made for a wedding but guess what? She didn't do that either. She claimed to have gotten rear-ended on her way to the party and that the cake was now "all over her car". Honestly? I think she bit off more than she could chew and used this BS as a way to get out of it. I wouldn't suggest booking her for your cake.

AMAZING CREATIONS! Not only are the cakes incredible creations, but the taste is wonderful. Top…read morequality. Perfect customer service. I LOVE this company!!

I always love ordering cakes and cupcakes from Almira's. The cakes are reasonably priced, and that…read morebuttercream frosting is simply delightful. They also have fresh-baked bread, rolls, and daily specials that are truly delicious. I'm happy to keep supporting this wonderful business. The staff are always friendly and courteous, making every visit a pleasure.

Their baked goods are outstanding! Always fresh. Their employees are great as well!read more

Drove over from Chicago to grab a cake and the staff was very friendly! The location is very nice…read moreand clean. We got a lemon cake and it looks yummy! Can't wait to eat it!

First time at this location. Was pretty busy when we arrived, but we were still greeted and…read moreserviced in a quick time. The service was friendly, and the cakes were good and fresh. Would come back.