Had been craving Leavened for a week and finally decided to give in. Only problem is it's near my…read moregym... so I got pastries after a workout session. Whatever. I'm so sad about this, but this was not my favorite experience at Leavened. Customer service was great of course but my selections fell short. I got a mushroom and ricotta croissant, which was fine. I forgot the ricotta was supposed to be there because it mostly tasted liked mushroom, but it was good. I also got the cinnamon monkey bread. This was not good. It was seemingly cooked in the paper that it was served in so the top of the bread pieces were crunchy, the middle was softer and then everything else was completely stuck to the paper. I didn't get to eat about 1/3 of what I paid for and I had to work really hard for the other 1/3. Also, the bread had a very spicy taste. It must have been cinnamon and allspice, but it was entirely too much and very overpowering. It truly tasted like a spicy savory bread which is not what I was expecting or wanted. Monkey bread is usually gooey and sweet. This missed the mark, but that's okay. I'll certainly return for another treat soon. Also the bread was looking fire this day.

I think I've tried this place enough to finally declare it an overall disappointment. Today I tried…read morethe hoisin tofu sandwich. The bread was fresh and crusty, there were two small strips of tofu that had maybe been dribbled on by hoisin sauce at some point, some lettuce and jalapeño slices, and carrots. The sandwich was dry as a bone and a really sad empty version of a banh mi. The chocolate rye cookie I bought as a back up was thankfully still deliciously chocolatey and soft as usual. The guy at the register said the bread pudding still has a "cinnamon roll base, so it has orange in it" despite nothing in the sign denoting this awful addition to bread pudding and the fact that cinnamon rolls are not orange rolls. But I digress and I won't fight with a cashier over their poor decisions lol. Also got a cherry chocolate sourdough on impulse. Pray it is soft inside.

We were in Copley, Ohio visiting my mother-in-law and I wanted to prepare a Hungarian meal for her…read moreand other family. I was looking for a bakery that makes Dobos Torte and came across Farkas Pastry Shop. Not only was the Dobos Torte DELICIOUS, it was a beautiful, fancier version of what my mother used to make for me growing up. We thoroughly enjoyed it. We also loved the poppyseed roll as well as the Tepertös Pogácsa. It was great talking with Mike while picking up my order. It was well worth the drive to Cleveland! Can't wait till my next visit to Farkas! Köszönöm Szépen!

After reading so many great reviews we had to stop in. Not over but two days in a row. We don't…read morelive here so we had to get our fix and enough to bring home. We ordered the Napoleon, Amaretto Square, the Gerbaud, and Apple Linzer. The Napoleon was a 10 out of 10. We are one in the car and went back for more. The texture was great. Flaky, creamy, delicious. The Amaretto Square. Was good as well. Not too sweet, beautifully made. The Amaretto flavor wasn't as good as some others I've had. Maybe it's the type of flavoring/Amaretto used. The Gerbaud was definitely a crunchier dessert. Again made beautifully and has great flavor. The Apple Linzer. Another hit. The filling and Crust were perfect. Wouldn't change a thing. Service was great. Obviously this place has been around for a very long time. They know what they are doing. Only thing I would say is that it needs a facelift. Maybe not for locals but coming from out of town the look doesn't make you want to come in. Nor does the way the pastries are show cased. It just all feels run down. Not a place I would ever visit or offer good from ordinarily if I hadn't read such great reviews before going. We all eat with our eyes first.

My family has been coming here longer than I can remember. A crowd favorite is their sheet pan…read morepizza with thick fluffy crust and light toppings that are big on flavor. Fragapane's is a go to for pizza, sandwich trays, and Italian cookie spreads! It's the go-to place to order from for parties and funerals. It's always appreciated.

Not only do I love supporting small, local businesses, they have The Best Boston Cream doughnut!…read more I love to stop in for fresh dough when making homemade pizza, calzones, pepperoni bread, etc. Great deli and prepared foods along with fresh hoagie rolls to grab a sub on the go or my family loves when I bring all the fixings home from Fragapanes to make it ourselves. Definitely a North Olmsted favorite and staple to the community!

Greek! Yes, if you're looking for an authentic Greek bakery "Despina's Bakery" is definitely one…read moreplace you want to check out. A cute little establishment on Detroit Blvd. in Lakewood. We went there today for the first time. It's a small place with a few tables and comfortable chairs to sit and relax with a cup of Rising Star coffee. A single counter at the back of the room clearly displays the days offerings. I couldn't help but try their stuffed grape leaves, zucchini balls, and rice pudding. All of it looked marvelous. Can't wait to get home to try it all. The owner, a very pleasant and helpful woman, explained everything to us without hesitation as we asked question after question. If you long for Greek bakery, or just any bakery, give them a look-see. FYI... update: I just had everything I purchased for dinner. It was FANTASTIC!!! I'm definitely going back.

I'm Greek and constantly depressed that I'm in America eating our rotten vegetables and processed…read moregarbage. Despina's is an oasis among that It's authentic it's real it's tasty

This family owned spot features incredible European breads and pastries scratch made daily by hand…read moreusing the freshest local ingredients! We will definitely be back! Almond Croissant Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Cranberry Oat Cookie Chocolate Croissant Cranberry Scone Ham & Cheese Croissant

We were excited to try this coffee shop with bakery. We ordered our one drip coffee and one…read morebittersweet mocha. The coffee tasted a bit bitter and possibly sat in the pot for a while. I exchanged it for lavender honey. That one tasted like plain hot milk.. There was no hint of coffee at all.. the bittersweet mocha tasted like bitter cocoa. No hint of Coffee and that one either.. needless to say this will not be a place we will revisit. Although the bakery looked good we did not try it. They do have a lot of different kinds of bread, French bread and baguettes so maybe that's where they get their high reviews but it's definitely not from their coffee.. the service was nice though because they did offer to exchange my coffee for something else and I appreciate that very much. I do love how quaint and cozy this place is it's not really big. It's just really nice and there's also an outdoor seating.

How nice to have a European pastry bakery AND a European restaurant all in one! I had a late…read morebreakfast and was seated immediately in a two-top booth. The staff are very friendly and help create a homey atmosphere. It was hard to choose what to eat, as the menu items all looked amazing, but I went with the pork schnitzel with paprikas sauce, two eggs, home fries, and toast and a side of smoked Slovenian sausage. I wanted to try the crêpes, but was too full. The portions are hearty and very reasonably priced. Everything was delicious. The pork schnitzel was tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The paprikas sauce was a nice accompaniment. The home fries are homemade and come fried on the griddle so the outside is crispy and the inside light and fluffy. The coffee was delicious. Very rich, mellow flavor. I'll definitely be back. Those European pastries beckon!

Sunday brunch is to die for!!! Always clean and friendly. Food is outstanding!!! Good and ol'…read moreschool!

My family has been visiting Corbos since the '60s. It's an iconic Little Italy business. I always…read morehad a great feeling stepping inside as a little girl, and still have that feeling today -about 55 years later. I recommend all the bakery-most are very traditional Italian items. They are all perfect for every day, special occasions, and holidays. And do not forget about the non bakery food- homemade, fresh, delicious. A great selection as well. Everyone who ever took me to Corbos when I was a kid is gone now so it's very sweet to remember them and our special trips whenever I go to Corbos. And the food is still as wonderful. RIP, Sal

They left our food by the register without calling out our name. When we finally enquired, they…read morehanded it over.Said a guy had walked out. Food was lukewarm by the time we got it. To be fair, they comped our bill. I'd rather have had hot food in a reasonable amount of time. Bakery is always good. Excellent biscotti. Won't return to restaurant, not even to play their "Sopranos" pinball machine.

I have a deep love of the smell of bread so, smell-wise, this place is heaven…read more I popped in here with with a friend and left with a number of things. Baguette, red fife bread, cheddar clove scone and a mocha. The bread buts were crusty and beautiful. Since it was around lunch we also got a pork banh mi to split and it was full to the brim with pork and a decent amount of pickled veggies. Everything was delicious, can't recommend enough!

Awesome day... Awesome neighborhood... Awesome bakery! I…read morejust happened to be driving on Fairmount Blvd today around lunchtime and low and behold what do I see...? "On the Rise Bakery". Well, I don't mind telling you, I pulled over as fast as I could, parked and ran in. There is NOTHING that smells as good as fresh bakery. I thought I died and went to heaven. All the different breads and pastries and brownies and cookies and coffee. Oh my goodness! What do I buy first. Well I settled on a great cup of Jo with a marvelous raspberry croissant. And a loaf of sourdough crown. I munched down the coffee and croissant as soon as I walked out the door. Now I can't wait to get home and get into the sourdough. You definitely need to get over to "On the Rise" ASAP/PDQ!