This is just for the bagels. The good Parking is plentiful and easy in and out. The bagels were…read morepretty good you can tell they were prepared in the traditional boiled manner that results in the chewy outside texture. And they offer just enough Schmear as an extra and will toast it for you. It is a quaint place that offers a place to hang out for a while. The staff was cordial not overly friendly and seemed really focused on the tasks at hand. I would have liked to have had a better breakfast bagel sandwich selection as that is what I was looking for but most of the offerings were on toasted bread.

I still like this place and have even gotten "real food" there…read more Pros: Staff are friendly! They nicely ground the bag of (overpriced) coffee I bought with zero complaints. The breakfast sandwiches and BLT are decently executed, but I'm REALLY not a fan of their bagels. Their bread (particularly the baguette) is fantastic, though. Note: it sells out quickly. You can still pick up your to-go order without having to deal with people. They now have a cute bookshop inside. They make their own cream cheese! Cons: If I'm paying $1.50 for an avocado add on, PLEASE don't let it be oxidized and brown and gross. This makes me sad. Parking is still a nightmare. See above about the bagels. I'm prepared for the hate I'm about to get, but I prefer Bruegger's...which is sad, as I'm sure they're produced and come in frozen. Prices have gone up, but that's to be expected. I would love, however, the option to not add on a side for less moolah. I don't want their straight from the bag chips, random baby carrots, or (somewhat icky) fruit. Depending on the timing, you may be able to get a seat. Or you may be fighting a soccer mom with 4 screaming toddlers just to pick up a to go order. Still a fan, but know what you're getting.

I love French macarons. When done properly? They're a perfect taste explosion…read more This location? Makes them properly. My favorites are pistachio and vanilla. These had the right amount on "snap". I'm looking forward to trying out other flavors.

I was super in the mood for something cold, so I opted for gelato when I went the other night. I…read moregot a scoop of the green tea gelato and a scoop of pistachio. Now let me tell you, I'm very picky about pistachio gelato. First impression was great because it wasn't bright neon green. It was a sandy green: perfect color. And it tasted AMAZING. Very smooth, great pistachio flavor. No notes. The green tea gelato was a little bit icy, but not enough to take away from the experience. My father tried a chocolate mousse cheesecake type of thing and the mousse was very light which I prefer because rich, decadent mousses are too much. I'm not a fan of cheesecake but it had a great, silky texture and didn't taste too cheesecake-y, if you know what I mean. I was eyeing the Dubai chocolate bars in the case because I'm chronically online......I will definitely be back to try that out

Wonderful French bakery. Very good bread and the cinnamon rolls are large and very cinnamony.read more

North Alabama stays winning in the realm of baked goods. There's a lot of awesome stuff around…read morehere, but the newly opened HeartBaker might just be a new favorite for me. This small bakery is tucked away next to Big Bad Breakfast off Highway 72. It's named such because the owner's child has a congenital heart defect and she wants to bring awareness to the condition through baking. Sweet and commendable goal. It's definitely a come-and-go type of place; there's not much seating inside, but it is very cute and clean! There's a large shelf of fresh breads and then a display table and display cooler of amazing baked goods. The owner identifies as Hispanic and Italian and it's reflective in her baked goods. There are some truly creative and unique goodies to be found here -- beautiful to look at, executed impeccably, and delicious to taste. A young woman -- heck, maybe a teenager -- greeted me when I walked in. She was soft-spoken but very polite and helpful. They had sold out of a few things but still had reasonably ample displays when I arrived after lunch. A small plate with one of their breads and olive oil for dipping sat for sampling next to the register. I selected a sweetened condensed milk mini pie, a dulce de leche turnover, and the viral chocolate chip cookie croissant. ALL were delicious. My least favorite was the dulce de leche turnover, simply because I'd have liked a *teeny* bit more filling in it. The pastry itself was golden and flaky and the Dulce de leche was smooth and super sweet. Still like a 8/10 but the other two items I got... I'd not had a chance to nab a chocolate chip cookie croissant yet. I know The Moon offers them as well but I think that's the only other spot around town that does. This first try already has my heart, though; I don't need to try elsewhere. Somehow the croissant was flaky and buttery while the cookie baked on top of it was perfectly chewy. There was more cookie goo inside that was still, well, gooey. The texture was amazing and somehow it wasn't overly sweet and the chips weren't overly chunky (which is usually a problem for me in CC cookies). Also, the croissant was ENORMOUS. My husband was glad I was willing to share. ;) The sweetened condensed milk mini pie was unlike any treat I've had before and I loved it. Sweet, creamy, chewy, sticky...the meringue on top was an amazing marshmallow-y texture and the crust on the bottom was a crumbly delight. I loved this! They also have coffee drinks available but I didn't buy any this time. I cannot WAIT to return and try more delicious treats. Even though it's out of the way for me, this bakery is worth a special trip.

Little Dipper is a relatively new small bakery where the baked goods are made with skill and love…read more Their cookies are awesome and their apple pies are the best. They slice their apples versus using chunks, giving each pie slice an interesting and different texture.

I can't believe this little spot hasn't been added on Yelp yet! I'll remedy that and add my own…read morereview. :). This business started as a pop-up at farmer's markets and such and grew to a brick and mortar. This little bakery and lunch spot is across the street from the credit union, conveniently off Whitesburg Drive. If you've ever been to any of the neighboring businesses (eg The Wine Cellar), you'll know parking is a challenge - not a ton of spots, and many of them requiring sharp angles to enter and exit. The restaurant looks a little like a small home and has a nice fenced in patio in the front. It looks like the owners are still working to put the finishing touches on the inside, but it's still cute and welcoming. There's a medium sized dining area with a window so employees can pass your food to you. A beautiful display case shows off the yummy baked goods. There are also several cold cases with prepared foods, to include appetizers, entrees, and desserts, for grab and go meals. Would be great for football games or easy entertaining! I've been twice now and staff has been sweet and helpful both times. The first time, I ordered a pan of macaroni and cheese for a Thanksgiving gathering. My in-laws don't do mac at Thanksgiving but I love it. However, I was too short on time this year and so when I saw LD's very reasonable pricing, I hopped on it. Pickup was easy. While there, I impulse bought a pumpkin cake roll because I didn't have enough pumpkin in my life. The mac and cheese was simple but well executed and went over nicely at Thanksgiving. Reheating/baking was easy, the time provided on the instructions was correct, and no mess made. No leftovers either! I really enjoyed the pumpkin roll but husband said it had too many pumpkin/fall spices for him. More for me. ;) I came again this week because I'd been wanting to actually have lunch here. They have simple breakfast and lunch items (breakfast burritos, paninis, sliders, etc) and I was excited to give it a go. I ordered the pimento cheese grilled cheese. I'd hoped for a side of macaroni salad but they were out so I wound up with Miss Vickie's chips instead. I also got a trail mix bar for a snack later because I can't ever resist those types of goodies. My sandwich came out promptly: pimento cheese and bacon griddled on jalapeño cheddar bread. The staff member apologized for it being messy, which it certainly was lol; I had to get a fork to eat the plummeting clumps of pimento cheese. Messiness aside, I enjoyed the sandwich. The pimento cheese was appropriately gooey and cheesy. I wish the bacon had been a little crispier but it was an ample amount. My favorite part was the bread; the jalapeño flavor was subtle but there and it was the perfect texture for a panini. The trail mix bar I had later was packed full of goodies and also yummy. Give this local business a try sometime! I especially love them for the ease and convenience of their take and bake goods.

Ordered a cinnamon roll. It was cold and dried out. I have watched Edgar's go down for years. I was…read morehoping they could get at least this right. I ordered the girl that didn't make eye contact. Didn't ask me if I wanted it warm, etc. when I paid for it, I declined to give a tip and got the evil eye from her. I think that's hilarious. She doesn't do anything but scoop it out of a sheet pan and put it on my plate. The funny part was she seemed to feel entitled as she rolled her eyes. I will not be coming back and buyer beware.. I threw the cold dry cinnamon roll away.

Husband brought home a whole chocolate cheesecake. It was fantastic!!! It was so good that I only…read moregot 2 pieces-my husband ate the rest!!! He did go back and get me a cinnamon roll, which was also so, so good!

My friend stopped by Mason Dixon to pick up Mac and cheese. She asked me if I wanted something. I…read moreremember Jimbo from Rocket 95 talking about his favorite sandwich being the grilled chicken. I asked her to please pick me up the signature grilled cheese sandwich. My sandwich was a grilled chicken breast with Brie, shallot, apple slices, and fig jam. The gluten free bread was toasted and the chicken was perfectly cooked. My sandwich was very good. When I order it again, I will skip the fig jam. The sweet taste is ok but not my preference. The fig jam made my bread mushy on the side the jam was applied. 5/5 If you are gluten intolerant, Mason Dixon is your go to for freshly baked breads, cupcakes, muffins and more. I was in Homewood going to my fav Greek restaurant years ago and found their Birmingham location. I will definitely get to Mason Dixon soon to try the grilled chicken without fig jam. I know it will be great! It's good y'all. 5/5

Went to a get together this past holiday, where there was this pie. I typically stay away bc I…read moredon't do gluten much but I TELL YOU!!! ITS ALL GLUTEN FREE!! AND IT WAS THE BEST PIE OF MY LIFE!! Kudos to the baker!! Please give them a raise bc that made my entire pov of pie turn around. Cannot wait to come and experience more of these bakers and artisans creations

Met a friend at Qahwtea while visiting the area. If there is Arabic coffee, I'm going. I ordered…read morethe Jubani (coffee, cinnamon, ginger). It came out piping hot and so delicious. When I say piping hot... I mean it. Let it sit with the lid off for a few. They have plenty of options from traditional drinks, lattes, espresso, milkshakes, pastries, etc. Plenty of parking, cute decor, spacious, great service. I'll have to stop back by when I'm back in town.

I was really excited to try Qahwtea, but unfortunately, my first visit will probably be my last…read more There was no line when I arrived, and I noticed about 5-6 available tables, but every one of them was dirty. There was also a very unusual and unpleasant smell inside, a mix of coffee and what smelled like vape/smoke which made me decide not to dine in or try anything from the bakery, even though I originally wanted to. I ordered a pistachio latte with almond milk. Ordering and paying took maybe 30 seconds, but I waited about 30 minutes for my drink despite there being no line. When I finally received it, it had been made with regular milk instead of almond milk, so I had to wait again for it to be remade. From what I could see, there were about three employees working. During the entire time I sat waiting, no one came out to clean any of the dirty tables. I was literally sitting there looking at them the whole time. I normally don't leave negative reviews. If I simply don't like the food or drink, I usually move on and don't say anything. But in this case, the cleanliness, smell, long wait, and incorrect order made the overall experience disappointing enough that I felt it was worth mentioning. It's actually a really cool place with a unique interior and a lot of potential. I'm sharing this because I genuinely hope the owner sees the feedback and makes some improvements. Unfortunately, for me, this was a one-and-done experience.

The lady I talked to about placing an order was very rude when asking a question about placing an…read moreorder. She basically didnt care to have my business. Oh well she wont have it now.

It has been years since I had been in Peggy Ann Bakery. Not on purpose, I just never go over that…read moreway. Yesterday I had to make asKtop at the yarn store and couldn't think of a better way to treat myself than with Peggy Ann's, Unfortunately, most of what I got was disappointing. I did start with my favorite - the smiley face buttercream icing sugar cookie. Really, the bottom sugar cookie is just acting as a vehicle for the nearly 1" tall circle of buttercream icing (it may be frosting - I honestly don't know the difference and, really, I don't care, all I know is that I can eat their buttercream with a spoon.) It took 3 days to actually get to the sugar cookie on the bottom. Along with the cookie, I bought just a bunch of random baked goods. I bought my husband an iced brownie which he didn't finish because it was just way too sweet. I bought one of my childhood favorites - a cream horn. This is coming from the person who ate straight butter cream for three days - the cream was so sweet it just overwhelmed the delicate horn. I ate the pastry which was delicious only after I scraped out the cream. I bought a blueberry scone for breakfast - nothing at all special. And finally, I got my husband a banana nut muffin. He said "taste this" - I don't know what was wrong with it but it was awful and we tossed it. Peggy Ann Bakery is known for their petit fours. Both my husband and my son's FIL said "huh, I don't know" when asked if they knew what a petit four was. If you're younger than 50, you might not know either, but these tiny cakes are a favorite at Southern showers and teas. I've really never known anyone who just ate them because they liked them but they do make you want to go "pinkies out" when you see them displayed on the table. I was really excited about my visit to Peggy Ann Bakery but now it just makes me sad - I spent $16 yet we threw away almost half of what I bought.