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    Little Barb’s Bakery

    4.2 (34 reviews)
    Closed 12:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Glenn G.

    I could have sworn I've written a Yelp review for Little Barb's before but maybe I haven't. At various times when we've popped into the Durham Food Hall, we've stopped here and gotten zucchini bread, cake slices, poptarts, cinnamon rolls and more. We enjoy supporting local businesses in Durham and have enjoyed the wares here. We've also seen their treats around town at other places like the Daily Beer Bar (monthly cake and beer pairing is wonderful). I saw someone else posted that the cake prices were high. They might be but the cake slices we've had were rich and delicious. We've also seen the owner at other events around town -- great to see that she supports other local businesses. We'll be back.

    Inspo pic from Little Barbs IG
    Brianna N.

    I ordered a cake for my friends birthday. The inspiration pic I used was a cake that was actually made by Little Barbs and posted on their Ig. I figured, great! This is what I want and I can clearly see that they can deliver. The only modifications I asked for was that the cake was circle shaped and not heart, and that the color scheme was neutrals and earthy tones. Otherwise, I said I liked the green that was on the cake I saw on the inspo pic. When I saw the cake (unfortunately I wasn't the one to pick it up) I was pissed. The cake was definitely not as thoughtfully decorated as the inspo pic. Just 3 colors: shit green, shit brown and white (we didn't ask for white and unfortunately the white color takes over majority of the cake ). If I say I like the green on the pic that they made, I like neutrals and earth tones, don't you think maybe the green I asked for would be on the cake? Maybe some tans? Nope. They didnt even get the writing done properly. It's all uneven and just basic piping that one would do when they're just starting out. Also, out of our party of 6, no one was jumping up for another slice. Ultimately the cake (and cupcakes) went to waste. So unhappy with this purchase.

    Inside Durham Food Hall!
    Juyoung S.

    Barb is the cutest and I love her baked goods! She makes a variety of baked goods from cookies to cinnamon roll to custom cakes. Follow her on Instagram for daily specials too!

    I ordered a cake for a "twinkle twinkle" themed baby shower, and little Barb's knocked it out of the park! The ordering process was easy. I was able to work with them to iron out details before placing the order. I provided the toppers. The cake was beautiful, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavor was vanilla with strawberry compote. The cake was moist and the icing was the perfect level of sweetness. I was anticipating leftovers as the cake was pretty big and my guests are not big on dessert. However, by the end of the party, there was only 1 piece left because it was such a hit! And to make things sweeter, the cake was very well priced compared to other local inquiries I made. They exceeded my expectations.

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    Michael ..

    Wow--no idea how this place has five stars. Felt way overpriced, cake was no better than mediocre (stale?), and for 8.50 per slice, expected considerably better. Of three patrons, no one ate more than half and these were not big slices. No idea how the other wares are. Wonderful woman at counter--maybe Barb? Hope this small biz can figure it out.

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    I'm addicted to the dulce de leche brownie but everything I try there is always so good

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    Hands down the best desserts in Durham. Talk about decadent, with perfectly balanced flavors. The gluten-free options are excellent, too.

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    This is an adorable little bakery. I highly recommend the cake pops, they're huge and the chocolate one is very moist and decadent.

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    4 years ago

    Locally baked goods that are amazing and the perfect location in downtown Durham in the food hall.

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    Thank you so much, Kara!

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    4 years ago

    Great location in central Durham. Delicious peanut butter pie. Great service. Locally owned, I'm assuming. Will definitely be back!

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    Incredible place with awesome treats. Barb is seriously amazing and so are her cheesecake bites

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    The feeling is mutual, Addison!!

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    What I recommend: The brown sugar oatmeal cookie Little Barb's Bakery is a small but mighty spot inside the Durham Food Hall.

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    Aperitif - Tiramisu - very good quality, perfect temperature, taste and texture!

    Aperitif

    4.4(57 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    This is a great little bistro/wine bar/neighborhood spot. It's definitely upscale in feel, but…read morestill reasonably priced. Most of the seating is on a second-floor covered terrace, though there are tables inside as well. It has interesting city views of the University Hill area over South Square towards the "hypodermic building." There are parking options on all sides. The wine list is nice, but I like trying their specialty cocktails. These tend to have interesting additions such as tea-infused syrups and other creative ingredients. I've always had great sandwiches here at lunchtime, particularly the Santorini (a take on a gyro) and the Yacht Club, which is similar to a club sandwich but brightened up and made scrumptious by apricot jam. Their side of Caesar salad is always nice and crisp, with just the right amount of dressing and flavorful cheese shavings. The staff is engaged and attentive without going overboard. There's really no better lunch experience in the area on a nice warm day when you can just hang out and relax with a varied, delightful menu.

    Located in University Hill, this bar offers a host of daily drink specials, charcuterie and…read moresandwiches. We visited on a weekend evening and seating was plentiful. We sat outside since the weather was nice - they have comfy lounge chairs and an aesthetic setup with string lights which really add to the ambiance. We ordered a couple of sandwiches - mine came with chicken, bacon, and plenty of cheese. The food was tasty but average. The service was a bit slow and we unfortunately ended up having to go inside the restaurant to request the check to get to our next destination in time - however, staff were super friendly. Overall, the vibes outside were amazing and I would consider returning for drinks on a warm evening.

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    Sweets by Shayda

    4.7(84 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    This bakery is amazing! I stopped by here on a random weekday and loved the strawberry and cream…read moremacaron and it was SO delicious I had to come back for a box! Truly, these are the most delicious macarons I've ever tasted, and I've had way too many! These have a great bite to them, slightly chewy texture and the smoothest, TASTIEST filling ever. I tried the Bridgerton themed Early Grey one to the double chocolate and black sesame, my favorites are the nutella (not too sweet but tastes heavenly) and strawberries and cream. I think everyone in the rtp should try these at least once!! I know it's going to be the hostess gift I grab whenever I visit friends from now on. They've got also a great selection of baked goods and the chocolate crThey've also got a great selection of baked goods and the chocolate croissants are perfectly flaky and delicious!ssiants are perfectly flaky and delicious!

    Checked out this bakery on the way to Durham since I had it bookmarked and wanted to try out their…read moremacarons. We happen to arrive as they were taking freshly baked croissants out of the oven so we opted for one of those as well. I was impressed with both and would return if I'm in the area. I enjoyed the variety of flavors available to choose from in regards to the macrons. I selected a 6 pack and liked the birthday cake flavor and salted caramel the most. The croissant was quite delicious as well. The bakery is located downtown so you will have to find parking, that was the only inconvenient aspect of it. It wasn't busy when we arrived so I wonder if they would have more customers if it were located in a section with more foot traffic or easier parking. Overall we had a pleasant experience.

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    Cocoa Cinnamon - Iced vanilla oat latte

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    3.9(139 reviews)
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    For a truly unique experience of coffees, teas, and other beverages this is the place to visit…read more With three locations to choose from they're easy to find! And it all started way back when being sold from a bicycle that was converted to dispense coffee! My spouse had an Americano and I had the Amalgamation cold brew tea when I saw someone walk by with it. He said it was very tart, but I thought I'd try it anyway. It's Very Heavy on the hibiscus tea, which is all I could taste, in spite of lemongrass, peppermint, orange peel, and cacaco nibs being in it too. I had some honey added, but that wasn't enough to temper the tartness so added some sugar, which only had a little effect. It wasn't until I added some half and half that it became better. That's my taste buds. Anyone else's may be different, but with or without the cream, it's a very pretty drink. We brought the cinnamon roll home to have later, but it smells divine. BTW, I love the small tables. Colorful and very intricately painted.

    Disappointing customer service. I wanted to buy a friend a gift certificate to Cocoa Cinnamon, and…read moreI was charged, but then I was told it would come in my email. That I would need a code. My mistake, I didn't leave with a physical gift certificate. I did receive an email with my receipt, but no GC. I went back to the shop on Hillsborough and I was told they couldn't help me, and gave me the manager's email. I've emailed twice and no response. Really disappointing.

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