First time at this location. It's a nice spot in downtown Oconomowoc. No street parking here, but…read morethere are a couple of public parking lots close by. A couple of small café tables out front. Big glass windows let in lots of natural light. Inside, there are tables for small groups along with a couch. It has a nice, casual feel. Came with a friend early in the morning. Got a friendly greeting from the barista. Ordered a London Fog Tea Latte (a little lavender, a little vanilla, extra foam). They don't serve drinks in mugs, so I had to settle for a paper cup (not my favorite). They have a large assortment of croissants to choose from -- I picked the Blueberry Cream. They didn't have other bakery items (no muffins, no scones). There was only one person working, but they did a good job keeping up with the slow stream of customers. They seemed to handle the rush just fine, with a pleasant smile for everyone. The drinks and pastries were very good. Most people who came in got their drinks to go, but a few stayed inside. The noise level was good, which made for a nice conversation. Nice place.

Love their bakery and the brown sugars bun was my favorite! Kinda pricey but a treat for sure! $36…read morefor 3 drinks and 3 pastries.

We ordered a birthday cake for our daughters birthday a few days prior to the party and received a…read morecute Elsa cake. The cake was a yellow cake with a fruit filling and it was delicious. Everyone loved it and our daughter was so happy!

Lynn is absolutely amazing at making beautiful and tasty cakes. She took our idea and made it even…read moremore beautiful than we could imagine. She's reasonable, reliable and kind. Highly recommend her as a baker. Her home smells so good!

Sally knocked our wedding cakes out of the park! I searched throughout the greater Milwaukee area…read morefor someone that could execute a banana cake, that had the flavor/texture we were looking for and Sally's was the ultimate winner. Absolutely delicious! She was so easy to work with and helpful quantities based our guest count. I have also used her for some of our employee events at work and her quality is always great. Could not recommend her enough!

Wide selection of products and they look sinfully delicious, they take special orders for cakes or…read moreanything that you might want, however, their frosting is to sweet for my tastes and to much quantity so you have to wipe some off which is a waste of money and ingredients. I might not order from them again because I have been baking since I was 6 years old and I can do a better job, in my opinion and it is the only opinion that matters. A majority of people who don't like to bake or don't have the time will like the bakery. If in the area, stop in and try it.

THE SEARCH IS OVER!!…read more We finally found the best Sunday hot ham and rolls around. Dotties is in a gas station but they are shaving or slicing your ham fresh. The ham is so flavorful and juicy. We have ordered it sliced and shaved, but prefer the sliced. They give you Sciortino rolls with the ham and it tastes like it would if you got it straight from Brady St. We drive 20 min each Sunday to get this ham/rolls... it's that good. :)

Old fashioned small town gas station, the sort of place where you could ask for directions and they…read morewould understand what you meant. Of course most of your reading don't know what I'm talking about, I'm referring to some pre-Internet customer service behavior. The downside to this time capsule gas station is that they don't know how to access the Internet for information, so they've never heard of the COVID19, no masks or handwashing here. Nice convenience store, good gas prices, fresh morning bakery goods like doughnuts. I'll be sure to return next time I'm in the area after the Pandemic.

Her cakes and cookies are delicious. My guests always compliment me on the dessert when it comes…read morefrom Diane. Not only are they very tasty, she is very talented with decorating them exactly the way you want them. I will never go to another bakery when I need a cake for a special event. Her prices are comparable to other reputable bakeries.

Diane is an extraordinary baker, her cakes and cookies are to die for. I will never go to another…read morebakery for any of my special occasion needs as long as she is in business. Pricing is comparable to other bakeries, but the flavor and quailty is much higher. Love this place.

Wife and I finally made it to Bella Gusto Saturday for a casual downtown dinner before a walk…read morearound the lake. We both ordered a small salad and we shared a small chicken barbecue pizza. Every employee we spoke with was genuinely friendly and seemed happy to be there and happy to help. We thought we needed to stand around inside to wait on our food and then take it outside to the street side tables but we were quickly encouraged to go set outside because " we know you guys are out there and we will bring you your food". We did and within less than 10 minutes we were served our fresh side salads. The wait staff was attentive and genuinely interested that we had everything we needed.Our pizza came out in just about the right time. Crust is just like we like it and the ingredients were super fresh. Again, we were checked on several times, but never felt hurried or rushed. The W experience was a pleasant surprise; the food was excellent but the staff was simply stellar. Kudos! We will be back and we will definitely brag on this place to others.

The food was excellent. The waitress was courteous and made you feel very comfortable.read more

We love the ice cream here, especially the Zanzibar chocolate. Kids love the chess boards upstairs…read morewhen we visit.

I recently met up with a friend here. I ordered green tea and banana bread. The tea was good and…read morethe banana bread was moist and delicious! It looks like all of their bakery items are made by scratch. My friend ordered the oatmeal and was pleased. Whelan's offers a comfortable atmosphere with ample seating. Definitely check this place out for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat.

The Roots Coffeebar & Cafe is a great spot in Oconomowoc! They've got great coffee drinks and a…read moregood number of options for vegetarians with plenty of seating in a funky, unique coffeehouse-style atmosphere. The vegetarian quiche available when I was there was pepper-jack...awfully tasty and a good-sized slice too. You order at the counter and find a table. We were there with about 6 people and, although it was fairly busy, it didn't take long (on a late Wednesday morning) for us to find a place for all of us. They've got couches and comfy chairs, as well as regular tables and chairs for a more traditional dining experience. We dug the atmosphere and overall local vibe of the place. They're coffees and things that go in the coffees (milks and honey) are locally sourced, so a good amount of thought goes into what goes into what they're serving you. We'd definitely go again!

First time here, came with friends on a Sunday for lunch. It's located right across from Lake…read moreFowler, so you can choose to dine inside or take your order to-go and sit at one of the lakeside tables. Inside, there are numerous seating areas for different-sized groups, spread across several "rooms" that give you a sense of privacy. Large front windows let in plenty of natural light, making the space feel open and bright. We arrived right around noon, just as the lunch crowd was filling in. There was a short line that moved quickly. Service was friendly and helpful while we placed our order. We decided on the Brie Salad and the Avocado Toast, along with a Lemonade and a London Fog Tea Latte. I gave them my special instructions for the latte (a little lavender, a little vanilla, extra foam, in a mug), and they were happy to make it exactly as requested. Orders come with a number, and the staff delivers your food right to your table. The wait was short before our food arrived, and the entire meal was excellent. My Avocado Toast was a treat -- layered with toast, cream cheese (yes, cream cheese!), avocado, and feta on top. It was so good as is, but next time I'll ask if they can add a poached egg on top -- that would make it even more amazing. A great first-time experience here. I'd definitely come back for breakfast (or maybe try another lunch).

Great staff and overall experience in every visit. This location doesnt seem to miss on flavor,…read moreservice, quality and atmosphere when in the store. Feels like home just more ovens, deserts and visitors!

Customer Service =***** Fast and friendly =*****…read moreEasy to do business =***** Cleanliness =***** Value =***** Great tasting cookies, crispy and gooey if that's your taste. Not a huge selection but what they have is great. They do have a new flavor of the week and keeping the tried a true such as chocolate chip. Fast easy to order kiosks and we got our cookies within a few minute's packaged in a nice box. We got six cookies for $18. Some may think that's a bit pricey but the cookies are big, thick and weigh a lot. If you have a sweet tooth it is worth it.