I had a big vision for my birthday cake, since I have been looking forward to this birthday theme…read morefor years. And all I can say is - THEY DID IT. (Detailed review below. TL;DR: Absolutely will be back. Quick, easy, and transparent communication about vision, price, and all in between.) Cake Details: 9-inch, heart-shaped, marble cake with fresh strawberries, $94 INITIAL COMMUNICATION It was literally 2 minutes before closing time when I called them for the first time (my planning mishap). However, someone picked up and offered immediate, friendly assistance. I figured ordering a custom cake takes more than just 2 minutes, so I offered to call back in the morning, but she was extremely eager and motivated to help me right then and there. We discussed the general details (size, theme, flavors, shape, etc.) over the phone, and I was then provided with a phone number to text additional information and reference pictures. CUSTOMIZATION I sent 3 cake pictures as references to the phone number, and explained which elements I want from each cake. Also, I wanted a heart-shaped cake instead of a round one. I was very picky, I admit, but the team was incredibly accommodating and happy to fulfill ALL my wishes - big and small. I also sent 3 more pictures of characters I wanted to add, and yet again, they accommodated. TRANSPARENCY The communication was so easy and clear. I inquired about the price at our first meeting, and was told that all added decorations are included. (The price would have only changed if I had added another tier, changed the size, or made any other dramatic changes.) This was amazing. I was able to tell them all my detailed wishes, and I never once feared about the final price, since their communication was so clear. OVERALL This is a great business to support and order from. I was very picky in what I wanted for my cake, and they were able to match it perfectly. All my guests loved the cake - looks and taste. And it tasted as good the following days. Added Note: One of our guests is gluten-free, and I was prepared to provide a gluten-free dessert for them; however, the bakery being gluten-free is just another great bonus, and my gluten-free friends will travel to this bakery in the future. Amazing!

My friend and I came here for lunch. Everything is GF. I ordered cheese quesadillas and she ordered…read morea cheese pizza. Both were really good. I also picked up a cinnamon & sugar donut along with a raspberry almond pastry. They tasted amazing. Can't wait to come back and try more things!

Used her again for another baby shower for my sister and also for some cupcakes for a bridal…read moreshower. Affordable! DELISH!!! The cupcakes got so many rave reviews at the bridal shower!

Ordered a mario and luigi birthday cake for my son's 4th birthday party. The cake's design was…read morewonderful; the cake was delicious; and the price was very reasonable. My son loved it!

I was trying to pick up a cake took my receipt and the old man still couldn't find it and kept…read moreasking me what kind of cake I snapped and told him he should have at least a way to track his order's he pulled out a old notebook and said i cant seem to find it as i was walking out he said " i found it " plus and they don't take card only cash waw really i was more livid wont be back

We ordered a mocha custom cake in July for my son and it came out delicious!!! I absolutely LOVE…read morehow the color on the cake doesnt taste biter like other places, very neatly done!

I passed through Waukegan early on a Sunday morning. I was a little skeptical just looking at their…read morepastries and having my mind set on donuts wasn't helping. I left with a cinnamon roll donut and a apple danish. I was loving the donut as I ate it while driving to my destination. The sweetness, texture, moistness, and cinnamon flavor was all there. I could have ate a couple more. The next day I ate the apple danish. It held up nicely a day later and wasn't all dried out. It was reminiscent of the apple danishes that McDonalds used to sell years ago, but 10x better. The apple filling was a sweet delight that i can rarely find. I really enjoyed the pastries here and everything tasted way better than they looked. If I would have known the goods were going to be great, I would have bought a lot more. To bad I won't be back out that way until next summer.

This is my go to stop for early morning team donuts- you can't go wrong- everything is delicious…read moreand the staff is friendly and fast.

Hubiera sido mejor que me dijeran que no podían poner "Feliz Cumpleaños". El pastel también estaba…read moreseco para ser tres leches.

OREO Cookies & Cream Bundt Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes (NBC) has become one of my favorite guilty…read morepleasures. I especially enjoy their individual sized "bundtlets". With this fan favorite flavor, NBC takes their traditional white cake and stuffs it with OREO cookie pieces (along with their amazing cream cheese frosting). The cake itself is a white cake that I would actually argue is a light yellow. To be honest, I was a little surprised they didn't go with a chocolate base flavor with it being an OREO cake. I'm not complaining as I prefer yellow cake. I was initially skeptical that OREO pieces were in it as it kind of looked simply like chocolate cake combined with white cake. I could not have been further from the truth though as the cookie pieces offer a distinct, crisp texture. Further evidence was provided when I found a piece of OREO cookie that had some of the distinct cream filling still with it. One of the best aspects of NBC's cakes is the exceptional moistness of the cakes and that holds true with this one. There's the same great ratio of sweet cream cheese frosting to cake, with the pièce de résistance being a giant dollop on its summit. This is slightly deceitful and the first time I saw the bundt cakes I thought they would need more of their signature cream cheese frosting, but trust me, there's plenty (and I'm a frosting nut). This bundltet is phenomenal, and my favorite permanent flavor. Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews My top bundt cakes: 1. OREO 2. Confetti tied 3. Churro Dulce de Leche 4. S'mores made with Hershey's

I walked in to claim a birthday bundt but was denied service because my "preferred" location was…read moreLincoln Park. I wasn't going to be around that location anytime soon, I was only going to be in Gurnee for the time being. By the time I'll be back at Lincoln Park the reward will be expired. very unhappy.

When I walked in I loved the smell of everything cooking and baking …read more The workers owners were so friendly and nice . I had soup . We bought cookies and dessert's The sparkling water San Benedetto was yummy! We will go again for lunch or a meal. We just came from the dentist next door! Yummy taste and smells Cute inside also .

I was here a few years ago and always wanted to go back. We went last week and I'm sorry I waited…read moreso long. Food, service, and ambience were outstanding. I asked about cannolis and they only had one left so they made a few more for my dessert! I had delicious eggplant Parmesan. Enough for a second meal. My friend had a delicious veggie sandwich. It's a great small place. Prices are reasonable. I'm definitely going to keep this in mind when I'm looking for a great local lunch spot.

Rotisserie chicken is not worth the money. I wouldn't feed my dog with it!…read moreCold, dry, tasteless/ I would never buy that "chicken " in Marianos again.

I bought a bakery item, (brownie bites) that had a large $5 sticker on it. There was also a…read morefreshness/expiration? date sticker on it. The date was March 18, I bought it on March 3rd. On March 7, I opened the package and immediately found that there was grey, fuzzy mold on the product. That was when I also discovered that there was another freshness sticker UNDER the March date. That "first" sticker was February 16. This disgusts me. And believe me, it's not the $5 issue, but the deception. AND this is not the first time I have experienced this, at this store. About 4 years ago, I purchased a specialty cheese that had two stickers on it. The section mgr. simply grabbed a new package, marked it "No Charge," handed it to me and took the re-labeled from me. This is not a mistake. This is BAD POLICY. Foods are labeled PERISHABLE for a reason. I will not give Mariano's / #Kroger a third chance. If I could rate this "No Stars" I would.

Great place family ran Kevin and his team is always on point…read more Went there with my family and everything was amazing ! Definitely recommend if nearby

We ordered paczkis from them for our family dinner. The owner was awesome helping us and the we…read moreended up picking up some donut holes as well. Everything was simply amazing. FRESH and really flavorful. The fillings weren't too sweet. My only concern and warning, is once you go, you will keep going. You won't lose weight. This place is addictive.

We got the 10 copilot so we could try the tiny versions of his pies. Amazing. The Shepard (cottage)…read morepie was very phenomenally seasoned and the potatoes on top were beautiful and tasty. He was very helpful in telling how to freeze and cook the other pot pies.Chicken pot pie excellent. We tried a sample of the blueberry and peach bars and had to get them! My husband enjoyed the orange cookies. Raspberry cheesecake and lemon poppyseed muffins were excellent. Top notch ingredients, recipes, service. We will be back to reorder and try more. It's a take out place and you order larger or specialty items a few days ahead. They have a lot of gluten free items. Items are displayed well and they have coffee and Treat Diva Dog treats and preserves. During the season look for them at the Farmers markets also!

Great to see this bakery has a permanent home in Grayslake where you can pick up some fresh items…read more It previously only had sold things at farmers markets. BakeShare is small but has a lot. For the most part it's breads and pies. There's a ton of flavors of these. A lot of customers order ahead. It's a great idea if you're getting a lot. Those just wanting a few loaves of bread or some pies can walk in here though. Has a ton to get. The prices aren't bad for a small business like this. It's about $8 for a loaf of the Focaccia. This comes in garlic or marinara. Has a ton of fresh baked goods. It's a convenient option for those needing breads or pies and there's not much time. They're only open from Wednesday to Fridays and closed weekends.