What a beautiful space and welcoming staff~ and hands down best cream puff I have ever had! I am a…read moreretired baker and this place is 12/10!! Also purchased a chocolate chip cookie & giant piece of cake! Look forward to returning!

I've supported Cravings for a long time, but after my recent experiences, I feel incredibly…read moredisappointed and disrespected as a customer. I tried one of the new $14 salads--no protein, just lettuce, a few veggies, and a so-called "homemade" Italian dressing. I genuinely enjoyed the dressing and asked for the recipe three times out of curiosity. On the third time, I was told she wouldn't share it--but would be willing to sell it to me. That response rubbed me the wrong way. In today's economy, that kind of cold and transactional reply from a small business I've supported feels off-putting and greedy. On top of that, I tried a "tiramisu cookie" that had no coffee flavor, no mascarpone, nothing that even remotely resembled tiramisu. It tasted like a plain sugar cookie, and honestly, it felt like false advertising. If you're going to market something as tiramisu, it should at least reflect the flavors of what you're promising. Between that and the secretive dressing situation, I can't help but question whether the dressing is even homemade--or if it's just bottled and marked up. These experiences have made me lose trust in the brand and what it claims to represent. I won't be returning.

Excellent rye bread. Got a tip that their rye bread was worth the ride. This is an old school…read morebake shop making good bakery treats. I was looking for a light rye with caraway seeds. They had some left. Makes good toast too. Real rye is hard to find. Glad I got some at Rauchs.

I'm new to gloversville, was dying to visit rauch bakery. I was told that it opens early and will…read morebe almost out of pastries by mid or late morning. But I was not reminded that it's cash only. So I got there, there was like 10 pastries to pick from, I took the last 2 cookies left and a bar with a cinnamon crust. First off, the counter was empty, a woman came from the back room to assiat me, she looked annoyed. I a asked for the items and handed her my debit card, and she no, we dont take that, again, annoyed, she said your total is 5.20. I looked in my purse hoping to find cash, and i had 5 dollars,no 20 cents, and so i told her just take out a cookie, and she did so, which made me sad, because you couldnt find it in your heart to let me go for 20 cents, but its a long standing business and businesses dont thrive if you give free stuff away. And besides that i wanted to come on and give a good review but i cant. That cookie was so burned and hard, it was inedible and the bar, was a huge mass of brown sugar crust, it was mainly crust with hardly any cake underneath, so sadly i didnt enjoy either purchase. But i will be going back to try their breads and bagels, hopefully the experience will be better. ​

The food was delicious! I ordered a BLT with a delicious chipotle mayo…read moreThe presentation was lovely! It was wrapped! The baked goods were amazing. And we purchased a few to go!

Outstanding food and service! The menus are full of delicious surprise. They also cater and do a…read morefantastic job! 5 Stars!

Everything about this story brings up such great memories. From the oldies & disco music to the…read moredelicious ice cream and baked good it is all the best. The staff is always pleasant and has the best service with a smile.

After a hard-core day of riding dirt, mud, trails and backroads our group of hard-core bikers…read morescurried into this establishment for a few scoops of frozen heaven. The first thing that caught our dirt Filled eyes was the unique candy selection on the wall. Stuff I have not seen since I was a child.: (Not that I am old). Next my eyes focused on the digital menu board that displayed the plethora of scrumptious choices of their homemade ice cream. Halfway through the menu a little bit of drool was dripping on the floor from my Saliva glands making my mouth water profusely. So many delicious choices, I had to find out what was the biggest and baddest of their selections. It turns out to be the banana split served in a tub. This 55 gallon drum look alike was filled with bananas, three different kinds of ice cream, chocolate syrup,other toppings, whip cream and cherry! Oh my goodness..... I think my head is going to explode.... ....good thing I am wearing a motorcycle helmet. That mess would not be pretty in such a beautiful store. After Ripping my wallet from my pants, I cheerfully paid then rushed to Carry the payload of ice cream out to the picnic tables across the street by the stream. After enjoying the beautiful view of the stream and the babbling brook, I Wielded a plastic spoon like a samurai wields his sword, slicing into the frozen cream with expert precision. The whip cream, chocolate and flavored ice cream I had ordered all culminated in an explosion of flavors in my mouth. I think I let out a little scream of ecstasy as it slid down my throat. There is nothing like homemade ice cream to get you excited for the next bite. I probably gained 2 pounds from eating this enormous treat that was Prepared with love. But it's worth every pound I might gain. Shortly thereafter it was time to get back on the motorcycle and ride a few more mountain tops. The sun was warm and starting to get an orange tint as it was contemplating setting in a couple hours. The warm wind was blowing the leaves ever so slightly, the Mountain tops were screaming my name like a lost child screams for their parents at the mall. What a great day, what a great ice cream store, what a place to Stop!

Imagine if your grandparents opened up a bakery on a farm. That's pretty much the vibe at Lake View…read moreOrchards. Grandma bakes the pastries and is the friendly face at the register. Grandpa works the donut making robot, cranking out hot apple cider donuts while watching the world go by from the window. The building may be a little bit run down, but the place is totally charming. There are a few tables toward the back of the shop to sit down and enjoy your hot donuts. However, most people take them to go. That seems like a bad idea, especially since the donuts are both warm and covered with cinnamon sugar. To eat them in the car is a recipe for disaster. Sugar would get everywhere and you would soon be a sticky mess. Saving them for later would be a tragedy, since apple cider donuts are so much better when they are warm. It's a rare treat to get warm cider donuts. As Otis said, these are decidedly more aggressive on the spicing. I tasted not just cinnamon, but also nutmeg. Are they worth an hour drive? Probably not. But if you are within a half hour of this orchard, I'd say it's worth the trip.

If you're driving down 30 you have to stop! The owners are so nice, the products are amazing, and…read morethe prices are super reasonable. Everything is super fresh, and if you get a donut, it's served warm :)

Let me preface by saying that we did not get to the bakery until late morning, so the remaining…read moreitems to choose from were not as fresh as I can only assume would have been first thing in the morning. That said, it was slim pickings and items we did get were good. The remaining items were very well decorated and appealing to the eye. My suggestion would be get there early for fresh baked goods.

Reply to Emily Having been in this bakery many times over…read morethe last SEVERAL DECADES, and family that has been their even MORE OFTEN we have AKWAYS FOUND 1-Products fresh snd delicious 2-Help friendly, professional and helpful That is why EVERY FAMILY MEMBER LOVES TO GO THEIR We do not return to any sub standard place snd will be back to Schneider's Bakery I seriously question your motives for writing what you did,, I have NEVER heard any other local people give them anything but praise. Carl L

My wife and I went there for breakfast last week. i Had toasked everything bagel with lox,…read morecucumber, tomato and lettuce. DELICIOUS! My wife had the everything bagel with butter. She had tea and I had coffee. Going back to buy the seeded country loaf and their baguette. Bread is out of this world!

I'm back once again, to try their sourdough bagels that they're known for. I've always liked their…read moresourdough baguettes and bread so I was sure that their bagels would not disappoint. Their friendly staff bagged up my everything bagel, onion as well as sesame bagel. When I got them home, I was pleasantly surprised to see how sizable and well seasoned they happened to be. They were crisp with a nice chew as well as soft on the inside. Absolutely delish and I will be back for more!

Fabulous owner !!! I had an immensely hard time finding the bakery in the snow. She was…read moreaccommodating and offered to come out and meet me with my cake! I was so touched by this act of kindness. As for the cake, I had ordered a chocolate marble cake for my girlfriend's birthday, and it was even better than I anticipated! I loved the floral accents, and the buttercream was the best i've had. 10/10!

Tucked away in an alley they had little product and I was told that was due to them mainly doing…read morecustom cake orders. The woman behind the counter said they are closing at the end of the month due to the owners health issues. That propelled me to purchase a muffin but it was lackluster. Lots of berries but little flavor, alas. Glad I got I got in there before they shuttered their shop.

So many yummy choices. You can't go wrong from pastries to breakfast. Everything is excellent. It…read moreis small inside so if you're planning to eat, arrive early or go later in the morning to ensure table space.

Excellent food, the help could be a bit more friendly... The scones and fresh bread are amazing!read more

My wife went in to get a cake for my birthday. The woman who worked there went above and beyond to…read moreget her a carrot cake all set. I can honestly say it was the best carrot cake I've ever eaten. Don't think we'll be going back to local grocery stores. 5 stars.

My strawberry moist birthday cake was decadent and delicious .very pleased.thank you excellent…read morebaker and cooks!!! Silka Q.