Stopped in here for being highly rated for not only cakes but more specifically carrot cake…read more The staff was friendly and there's tons of baked goods all around the small space. Your head almost spins trying to see everything. Thankfully I was there for one thing. I ordered the slice of carrot cake which was pre cut. Which I typically try to avoid but they said that's what they had. We chatted briefly about extremely sweet icing and cake preferences before paying and leaving. The cake itself almost had zero sweetness to it which made the icing taste extremely sweet and unbalanced between to two. Even by itself the icing was very sweet. The cake , probably because it was precut and sitting for who knows how long, wasn't very moist. While not unbearably dry it was pushing the line of being too dry. I think a fresh cut slice would be way better moisture wise, but still unbalanced sweetness. I'd like to see what else the city a has to offer cake wise but I wouldn't call this one particularly great. I'd call this 2.5/5 but can't give half star reviews. The cake being the main reason for the visit and being kind of dry and unbalanced impacts the whole experience

Quaint little place with a variety to choose from. If you need a specialty cake this looks it…read morecould be the place for you. I was there for pastries and decided to try one of their specialties shortbread rosemary cookies. WOW! Person behind counter was very helpful

I took my daughters to grab dessert after eating at Gather GVL…read more Everyone was really nice and the food was excellent! The Linzer cookies (Jammie Dodgers) and the crème brûlée were very good. The star here was the eclair! It was fantastic. Normal casual decor with local artist paintings on the wall for sale. I like this place a lot if for nothing else than that eclair! Swing by if you're in the area, you won't be disappointed.

We went in after dinner recently, and found such a lovely little cafe with ready to purchase art on…read morethe walls, music overhead, and a much more finished atmosphere than before. The tiramisu and French pastry with custard and whipped cream were fresh and delicious. The two girls behind the counter were knowledgeable and kind. Excellent!

The cafe is to the left upon entry and the bakery and display is to the right, and what a display!…read moreA Greenville staple for over 75 years, they moved to this location in 2002 and have been named by Southern Living Magazine as the #4 best bakery in the South. The old adage that "we first eat with our eyes" is on full display here; pictures cannot do it full justice. And the smells of the bakery and cafe add to the sensory experience. The bakery side infuses flavors in their treats with flavors wash technique (typically on unbaked products and based on egg and cream mixture) that ensures moist and tender cakes or pastries. One example, for the forthcoming Kentucky Derby they had a cake washed with mint and bourbon that included a mint layer of icing and a bourbon based layer of icing inside the cake to achieve a "mint julep" cake. Of several items we purchased, mostly the cake part is standard white cake with flavor added and very nicely decorated. If one were to judge just on taste, it's essentially a good white cake, the "wow" comes from the decoration and somewhat the flavors. Heavy on the icing. But that is the decadence many want, and it looks great. I had the key lime pound cake and it was good, but a lighter example compared to Granny's (my Granny), so that's an unfair comparison, but it was lighter than anticipated and Granny's isn't the only pound cake I've had. The key lime was more subtle than the visual and mostly came from the glaze. The visual was so good, I asked if we could buy by the slice and the staff agreed to slice up a full cake for my slice and since they were getting low on pre-sliced available pound cake options. My wife loved it all! They do have take and bake casseroles and the cafe side has great sandwiches, an admirable Reuben if I remember. We must come here more often as it is very good and convenient and Granny took here recipe to the grave years ago, (RIP).

What an absolute delight! A beautiful bakery Café, extremely clean with multiple cash registers to…read morehelp with the ordering. There is a café section with savory items on the menu. No bagels! However, a whole variety of different breads are available. The sweet treats are an absolute Picture. They have decorated whole cakes, pastries, muffins, cookies, cupcakes, and so much more. Everything is baked in house and you can see the pastry chefs in the background doing their work. The bakery is large with lots of space to sit down in the eat. They have indoor seating, they have patio seating that is enclosed, and then they have outdoor patio seating. Very comfortable. Parking is very easy with a large lot in front. They have beautiful cakes you can order on site, and they have lovely gift items; honey, truffles, kitchen items and more and more. What a delightful treat to be here!

Great selection of authentic Mexican baked goods. This is a great place to try if you are looking…read morefor something different to try. It's a small shop and everyone was very helpful and friendly.

Distinctive Mexican baked goods and very personable owner. After dinner out at a nearby restaurant…read morewe saw this place online (looked for desserts) and decided to give it a try. Glad we did! We got a bag full of treats for $6.50 ... less than a dessert would have cost each of us at the restaurant. Since we were not familiar with the selections, the owner talked us through all the items. Wow! He even pointed out some things we might find quite different (like the donuts). We each ate a treat in the car (couldn't wait) and took the rest home. They were ALL delicious. Yes, even the donuts. There is no question. We will certainly return. Probably quite often.

I went to Carmella's on my aunt's recommendation. When she heard I was going to Greenville, she…read moresaid I had to go! She had been to their sister restaurant in Charleston. We went on a Sunday morning and the staff was great and quick. For coffee, I tried one of their current specials, a cinnamon bun latte. I loved it. This latte is for someone who likes it sweet. For my lunch, I got the salami goat sandwich. It was creamy and spicy, and the bread had the perfect bounce. My friend ordered the turkey and fig sandwich, and she let me take a bite. I'd be tempted to order that one next time. As a note, they don't do any substitutions on any sandwich. They will let you remove an item, but you cannot swap. I took a lemon pistachio olive oil cake to go. This was the star of the show. It was light, fresh and moist. I would come back for one everytime. If you're walking down the riverwalk in Greenville, it's definitely worth the stop.

I wish they had a location with easier parking. This might be one of my personal favorites downtown…read moreGreenville. It is a beautiful location with a calming view! The service has always been fine. My husband was surprised by the yummy sandwiches. He thought it would just be a snack and not so great. If he approved that is huge! I've loved going with friends for coffee and desserts. Everything I've had is always amazing. Highly recommend!

I love visiting new places when in Greenville, SC especially bakeries with my family. This is one…read moreof my cousins favorite dessert places. She has been talking about it for over a year. I finally got to try the raspberry cake and a small piece of the strawberry muffin. Both were delicious. We got the brownie for her son and he enjoyed it. Customer service was amazing. We were an hour away and the muffins always sell out. The baker put four aside for us until we arrived. The place is small but very cute and cozy. Can't wait to return to try more treats.

First time visiting and I was really excited to find out. It was so close to my house after so many…read moreyears. The prices are good for the size of the things that you get. I got the gluten-free brownie and it was so good. There is plenty of options to choose from. As well as drinks to get, however I did not get one. It's a small bakery, but it still has plenty of options. The only issue I had was the service was not good. The girl wasn't very nice and I felt a little uncomfortable trying to make conversation about the bakery and getting help. However, I would go back and get some other goodies.

I ordered an allergy-free cake for my sister. It was delicious, not dry, slightly sweet, and…read moreamazing! Sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, corn-free, soy-free. I know you're thinking, "there's no way that tasted good" but it did! My sis has lots of food sensitivities that cause her auto-immune eczema to break out so we avoid all those allergens. My sister LOVED this cake! I wanted a special cake for her 30th since she hasn't eaten cake in 5 years! Christine from Baking Sweet Scents was up to the challenge and spent time with me listing ingredients so we were completely sure it was safe. I really appreciated the time and effort. Christine also deals with some allergens so she understands the difficulties. I selected the chocolate almond flour cake, double layered, semi-naked, with stevia instead of sugar, and macarons on top to be nestled into the specific flowers I wanted, gladiolus for August birthday month. The cost for this custom cake with all the specific ingredients was so reasonable. I will be ordering another smaller one for my grandmother's 80th who also avoids sugar and gluten. I see this trend becoming popular, thanks Christine!

I absolutely love everything about this company! A wonderful, kind owner, who is incredibly…read moretalented!! No matter the occasion her desserts will be perfect for you. I have had several desserts including: macaroons, brownies, cinnamon rolls (definitely recommend these :-)), cookies, and many others! They're all delicious. While watching her bake via Instagram it is obvious that she puts time, effort, and prayer into each piece. Thanks Mrs. Wiethop for all the past and future goodies!! :-)

The cake was beautiful! When I ordered the cake I was asked if I wanted buttercream or whipped…read moreicing. I said buttercream! I LOVE buttercream icing and looked forward to it all week. When we tasted the cake several people commented the icing was whipped icing not knowing what I had ordered. I called the next week to share my concerns and was told it was definitely buttercream icing because she didn't do whipped. In fact, the lady laughed as she explained what buttercream icing was to me. I KNOW what it is and her's was unlike any I've ever had. So, if you're a buttercream icing lover like me, you may want to sample Stax's icing before you pay $87 for 1/4 sheet cake to be sure it meets the taste of buttercream icing you have in mind. Maybe it's just what you're looking for. ‍ The cake looked beautiful but didn't taste great. It was great for my hips!

OMG! The pastries were so delicious! I was in the area for…read morebusiness and wanted to bring home treats. I got eclairs, Italian cannolis and Greek Cannolis. They needed to survive a 7 hour trip home in a trunk! The lovely ladies in the bakery packed them so well that I still had ice when I got home. And the treats still tasted fresh! Thank you for going above and beyond!