I had heard good things about T Distefano's bakery before and happened to be in Mebane for the day…read more I'm so glad I was because everything we tried was delicious. The shop has the display cases right when you walk in the door and there is a little cafe area off to the right which seemed cute. We were greeted when we walked in and the girl who helped us gave us plenty of time while we decided what to order. I asked what her favorite thing was that they had and she told me the danishes or the cheesecakes. I ended up ordering several things to try: a glazed donut, glazed raspberry filled donut, powdered raspberry filled donut, cheese danish, chocolate chip cookie, and cinnamon roll. The donuts and cinnamon roll were given to family who already knew how good the donuts were and we tried the chocolate chip cookie and cheese danish. The chocolate chip cookie was huge, chewy, and had a great flavor. I think my favorite thing I tried was the cheese danish. The dough was buttery and the filling wasn't too sweet. It was a great suggestion from the girl working there. Also, all of this was under $18 which is crazy. Will definitely be coming back.

Pumpkin cream cheese muffin for the win-it was delicious! I would say that the service was average,…read morethe young ladies working seemed a bit overwhelmed when three of us were in line waiting to order. The display cases of the sweet treats looked well organized and the presentation made it really hard to choose just one thing, as there were so many items on display that looked absolutely inviting!

There aren't many coffee shop options in Saxapahaw, thankfully, there is a really, *really* lovely…read moreone - with great views - that's surrounded by a handful of restaurants, a hiking trail, and retail shops. During my long weekend at Cup 22, we dropped in at least three times for morning coffee and pastries, and we also checked it out for a live concert one evening. There's plenty of parking, outside seating, wifi, pastries... The early gray pastries are where it's at! Because this town is small and lives life at a slower pace, don't be in a hurry, as each time we visited there was only one person working.

Has hands down taking the spot for my favorite vanilla late! I wish I got pictures of building this…read moreshop is located in, because it's awesome! The nicest staff, the cutest building and like i said the BEST vanilla latte! You know it's going to be good when the barista says "our large has 4 shots instead of 3, if that's okay?!" Can honestly say I will be going out of my way just to try this place again! Also while there, i saw they offer live music (assuming on the huge stage they have inside the building) and picked up a flyer to research local bands and come back one weekend to hear some play! Places like this make me love my small community.

When I go to the Farmers' Market in Carrboro, I try to go with a full stomach so I'm not tempted to…read moreeat the baked goodies. Temptation generally wins. There I was, standing in front of a bakery case with a ridiculous name--Chicken Bridge--looking at the bagels. Sour dough bagels. Why I decided to buy one, I don't know, especially as it was a whopping $2. I took a bite, then bought the remaining bagel. The following week I went online, ordered a dozen bagels for $1.60 each. This is my new go-to bagel place. Why? They are chewy, flavorful with a sourdough yeasty smell. With my first bagel, I handed out bites to friends at the market, watched their expressions register that aha, these are real bagels, not the doughy circles from other bakeries. I taste their bread samples every week, love the semolina fennel, but keep ordering bagels. They said that the bagels are complicated, take a long time. I can vouch that they are worth every penny. They also provide crusty hearty breads for a local CSA. PS I can't find their phone number.

As home bread-bakers, it was important to my fiance and I to have amazing bread at our wedding…read more Chicken Bridge made two different types of loaves for us, a sourdough, and a corn-wheat loaf. Each was stamped with a personalized stencil with our initials. Even the grain they used was local, making our wedding bread so personal and amazing. We ordered 30 loaves, finished on time and perfectly fresh for our event. These loaves were not only outstandingly delicious but also were absolutely gorgeous! They completed our tables and made our wedding dinner perfect.

The Phoenix is a hidden gem!! So cute inside and out. Staff…read moreis lovely, the baked goods are divine! Especially, the gluten free biscuits and other treats are worth the stop! The pimento cheese is my new favorite! I didn't think my grilled cheese could get better, but it did with their pimento cheese! So worth the calories!!

I moved to NC in October. I forgot to order a birthday cake…read morethis week. Well Pheonix Bakery definitely came through! It is such a yummy Coconut Cake! I'm definitely hooked. Thank you! Thank you!

Holy cow, do not go here unless you want to get hooked!! I went in looking for slice of…read morecheesecake. But, since I suck at making decisions with desserts, I ended up getting 4 of them. Of course I shared with co workers, but still. I ate some of the strawberry crunch and turtle, both were amazing!! The young man working was very polite and answered all of my questions. He said his mom makes everything in the shop, kudos to your mom for the desserts and raising a very nice young man. I will definitely be back

OMG! Not a huge fan of cheesecake (not because of taste but texture) but when I tell you this was…read moresome of the best melt in your mouth cheesecake I have ever tasted. I also got the pound cake and honey bun cake. It is very rare to say ALL of your purchase was exceptional and this was one of those rare times. The owner is very friendly AND you can taste before you purchase.

Everything I've tried is delicious and the cakes are not only works of art but moist, flavorful…read moreyumminess

From the owner: The Country Bakeress is an artisanal baker offering wedding and event cakes, desserts and wholesale…read morebakery items, custom-made to order. Every order is unique, delicious and beautiful. Let us help to make your special occasion memorable!

Food and Drink: Mannnnn it has been over a decade since I had last this place and it brought back…read moreso many memories of my time in Mebane!! For dinner, I had the Johnson Club, onion rings, and sweet tea. The club was and still is one of the best club sandwiches I've ever had. The amount of protein is plentiful, and the addition of the egg puts this over the top. The restaurant is a bakery so the bread used for the sub is soft and fresh. The onion rings were hot, had the perfect amount of crisp and they were not soggy like other places I've been to. Overall, I left with nostalgia and I am definitely looking forward to coming back! Customer Service: Upon arrival, the waitresses welcomed me in and invited me to sit anywhere. I was promptly tended to and my waitress was soooooo friendly!!! It's the southern charm and politeness I miss the most about North Carolina and neighboring areas. Already knowing the sandwich I wanted, I took her advice between the fries and onion rings and she didn't steer me wrong! I appreciate her work ethic and making sure that everyone in the dining room had what they needed and helping a few others (some first timers!) decide on what they wanted. Ambiance: This place is casual, and intimate in a way. It's not a huge space but it's big enough for multiple groups to enjoy lunch or small families to have a sit-in dinner. I highly recommend this place as a stop on any commute between Charlotte and the Research Triangle Area.

One negative, otherwise great pizza, seating, restrooms etc…read more Everything is self-serve, when at cash register giving order and paying with card it asked for custom tip, 18%, and higher! This is a serve yourself, clear the table like a McDonalds. Requesting a tip upfront before receiving pizza and being self serving restaurant I found this over and above. Someone brings pizza to table when cooked. Otherwise it's on you. I spoke with the cashier about this and he said it was the owners thing. Seems like money grabbing to me to pay the bills. I think this will chill more customers than is worth it. Maybe not, maybe just me‍

We were having a party for some friends and wanted to do something different for dessert. I saw a…read more"Living Social" coupon for The Baked Bead and we decided to give it a try. We stopped by the bakery on our way home from Winston Salem and met the delightful mom of the baker herself. One thing I really like is there's not a TON of frosting on the cupcakes, but more of a reasonable amount, just like Mama used to make. Everything looked wonderful so we placed an order for 3 dozen mini cupcakes and they Delivered them!! They were an absolute hit at the party & one guest, who normally is very careful about what she eats, had six mini cupcakes!! Everyone loved them and wanted to know where we got them and all the details. The frosting on the carrot cakes is cream cheese and was divine! The lemon was everyone's favorite and the snicker doodle with chocolate fudge icing was to die for! I'd give them 10 stars if I could!!

I ordered from Ollie's from across the country to deliver cupcakes to a friend who lived locally…read more So while I cannot vouch personally for the taste, I was told they were delicious and beautiful. The ordering process was easy, and I was kept up to date on the delivery timeframe which was exactly as listed. Would definitely order from them again.

Excellent cupcakes!! Camryn and Charlie went above and beyond to create the perfect hydrangea…read morecupcakes for my sister's bridal brunch. They were so thorough and constantly in touch with updates. The recipe was delicious!!! Absolutely recommend!!!