EAST SIDE OVENS

DELICIOUS! I only buy if I know someone else is around to help because I just can't leave it…read morealone!!!

I go to Jen's all the time , I pay all the time when I'm there , I'm polite , and I always tell…read morethem to have a great day. But two events occurred that I've tried to brush off. The first event that occurred was when I went to Jen's to simply grab a few pieces of candy because I didn't have too much change on me. I grabbed some stuff and a few pieces I got were a bit over the amount I had. Instead of kindly saying that an older woman that's always at the register told me,"If you know you don't have enough money don't bring all of this up here" I found it rude but I assumed she had a bad day. The second interaction happened today. I came in with a few cents in my pocket to pay for some candy and leave like I always do I go to Jen's all the time. I pay , and I'm always nice. She followed me around , hovered over me when I tried getting what I needed , stared me down as soon as I came in , and I am an African American woman. She stared me down and when I went to the register she asked me if I had anything in my pockets when I went to ask her how much money in change I had. I was flabbergasted. She stared me up and down and made me feel unwelcome. I simply put what I already grabbed back and left. I did say,"No offense but if you're gonna think I'm stealing then I won't shop here." And I left. They're always in a rude mood when there and almost never nice. I went back later just for an explanation as that's a local store. They both said it's because they thought I put things in my pocket I told her I didn't and she shrugged her shoulders and rolled her eyes. I asked why she would think that I always pay. I didn't get anything only that she thought I was stealing. I don't know if it's because I'm African American but this environment makes me feel unsafe due to the energy , the glares , and the rude comments.

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Wildflour Bakery

4.7(3 reviews)

2.5 mi

Very nice local business that provides a variety of different baked goods, including cookies and…read morebreads and sweet treats. Very wonderful staff, easy to get to, and delicious items.

I was introduced to this place at the Greenfield Farmers market for the first time when this…read morewonderful fresh baked bread caught my eye, not what I'm looking for because everyone makes fresh bread now o days. Im hunting for some of the sweet treats that I have missed out on with my lack of a sweet tooth which I'm trying to develop because there is some good stuff that I have missed out on which my reviews reflect, total lack of sweet places. Jack pot there was more than bread with cookies, not but fabulous looking muffins would work, not a lot of muffin reviews under my belt. So I tell the gut to please just explain the muffins and he says cranberry wall nut, chocolate creme cheese and I say stop there and give me one of each please because that's just the stuff that I have missed out on. The chocolate creme cheese muffin had just a dollop of creme cheese on top and the rest of the muffin was very moist and chocolatey but very satisfying for not a totally outrageous sweet treat.

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Papas Bakery

4.5(11 reviews)

2.7 mi•Mitchell Field

They have the best breads, buns and rolls. Great assortment of fresh breads and bakery!read more

Fantastic. Homemade bread's, pastries and donuts Staffed by friendly and considerate employees.read more

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Bakehouse 23 Mke

4.4(8 reviews)

2.5 mi

This bakery is so cute and adorable. We walk our dogs here on the weekends, and the bakery gives us…read moredog treats for them. Everything we have tried has been incredible, and whenever we buy items to share with friends and family, they are amazed. We bought a bunch of items for a white elephant exchange and it was the most stolen gift! The staff is friendly and patient and I am so proud to have this bakery in my community!! I cant share them enough!!

James Moran, the proprietor of Moran's Pub in South Milwaukee, recommended Bakehouse 23 to me. The…read moreestablishment offers an exceptional selection of baked goods. I particularly enjoyed the Heath Bar Brownie, which was delectable and complemented perfectly with a cup of coffee. The Heath Bar Brownie's exceptional quality has prompted me to indulge in it on two consecutive Fridays. I eagerly anticipate exploring the other delectable offerings at Bakehouse 23 during my next visit!

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Sprocket Cafe

4.3(55 reviews)

2.8 mi•Fernwood

We loved this place. In town to visit friends and popped in to get some caffeine on the way out…read more It's in a good spot and easy to find. We ordered two lattes, which were both very nice. A little heavy on the foam maybe, but the coffee was really good. Had a couple of donuts which were very fresh and tasted great, too. The server was super nice and had the drinks out fast. The place is cute. Eclectic odds and ends are hanging around everywhere and the music was good. Liked it well enough to pick up a t-shirt too :-) Looking forward to our next visit!

A quaint and cozy coffee shop in the Bay View neighborhood…read more It's almost like stepping back in time, with some rustic bicycle decor, old bookshelves, crates, tables and comfy chairs to lounge. There is a little free library and boardgames you can play while you enjoy your coffee or sandwich. They use Anodyne beans for their coffee and they make simple, fresh sandwiches. I went with the Trike - Deli style chicken, pepper jack cheese, with a spicy aioli chipotle sauce on a ciabatta bun. Simple and delicious. Service was good as well. A nice homey cafe where you can post up and work, catch up with a friend or come alone and cozy up with a book for awhile.

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Melody Cookies

5.0(4 reviews)

3.5 mi

Cookies amazing and service is great chocolate dipped fudge is amazing. Yummy in my tummy.read more

The cookies are sooo good my favorite are the coconut gems and the Mexican wedding they are all so…read moreyummy! The service is five stars! It was such a cute little place!!! I have came there every day for like weeks so great.!!!!!!!!!!

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14 years ago

I just tried for the first time and love the pumpkin cake. The frosting was exceptional as well. im not vegan and i didnt even notice that it was vegan read more

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