Food and service was awesome. Went there for a wedding cake tasting. Angela was very nice and…read moreattentive to us. Dessert was really good as well, had a lot of flavors we could try. We tried chocolate, red velvet, and vanilla cake. With Oreo butter cream, cream cheese frosting, chocolate mousse, and chocolate butter cream. The frostings were light and creamy. The cake had a small issue that they fixed right away when we discussed it. They take all feedback to help make the experience better. We even tried their tiramisu, which was excellent as well. All in all I'd recommend them as a bakery and as a wedding dessert place. Angela brought great experience with weddings and helped us get enough cakes without going overboard or breaking our budget.

These were some of the driest desserts I have ever had. The sugar cookie was hard as a rock,…read morecrunchy and flavorless. The Pecan Tassie was a rip off, $1.75 for a mouthful of dry crust. The Carrot Cake was topped with a bright orange whipped frosting, would not recommend any of the desserts to my worst enemy.

Freshest bread, cookies, scones - well worth stopping in for a specialty bread - priced right for…read moregreat food!

Wow--this is a quick review to match the quickness of the service…read more I stopped by Breads of Fairlawn this morning, just two days before Christmas. Parking was easy, and the door was wide open when I arrived around 9:00 a.m. The line wasn't too long, which was impressive given the timing. As I waited, I noticed one of the many signs stating cash or check only--uh oh. I rummaged through my purse and managed to come up with $8.00. Whew! Just enough for what I was hoping for: a loaf of sourdough. I love sourdough. Mine was a complete failure back when everyone else mastered it during the COVID era. Since my husband is gluten-free, bread has mostly disappeared from our home, and when I do buy it, I usually choose small half-loaves for the freezer. But with Christmas here, I decided to treat myself to a full, good-tasting loaf--and I found exactly that. The sourdough loaf was $7.00, and they offered to slice it at no extra charge. I was also offered samples (which I happily accepted). I tried the Parmesan-crusted onion bread and immediately understood the hype. The crust was chewy, the cheese flavorful, and there was a subtle onion finish--perfect for snacking on the way home without dipping into my new loaf. Once home, I tried the sourdough. The end piece is always my favorite test bite, and it did not disappoint. The shop itself is cozy but efficient, easy to get in and out of, and conveniently located near Route 18. The aroma of fresh bread was divine, and the staff was fun, friendly, and incredibly helpful--even with the steady flow of customers picking up holiday goodies. I also learned they accept Venmo and Zelle, which is great to know for next time. They even offered me a calendar of their daily bread specials, and I noticed that sourdough is one of their regular daily offerings--very good to know. I'm really looking forward to going back.

I like it because they have a lot of toppings and you actually put the toppings on yourself. The…read moreonly downside is that if you don't eat dairy ice cream, your options are very limited as far as nondairy. The non-dairy flavors were limited to sorbets. I would definitely come back. Service was excellent, and the girls behind the counter are really nice. You can also sample both flavors before.

Finally got around to stopping in for a cold cup of frozen yogurt. It's a self-serve model with a…read morefew surprises as far as frozen yogurt goes. It is very kid friendly and more geared towards families with little ones. After filling your cup (or tub in my case) you get to get it smothered in your choice of toppings. It's a solid option in the Fairlawn area for frozen treats.

Sweet Mary's Bakery being in downtown Akron is kind of like if they opened an official Nintendo…read morestore in Amish Country. You people don't know what you have. The line would be out the door all day that they're open if so. These sweet treats are properly salted. The recipes are reliably followed. The aesthetics are consistent. The Thai tea is not a ghastly shade of Cheeto orange. On top of all that, the messaging left through sugar cookie icing/social media usage is actually punk rock. What's not to love?

I stopped at Sweet Mary's Bakery for the first time and had a great experience…read more It's a little shop with baked goods and coffee. Seating is limited because it is a small location but they had a few seats in the front window. The staff was friendly and answered all my questions about the Gluten free options and coffee. They have a separate display case for gluten free treats and also had some in the cold box.

Terrible, terrible service…read more I went into the store, midday, and was the only customer in the place. I had my infant daughter in her car seat with me. The single employee there was quite rude to me, and seemed very annoyed that I was there. I placed my order, and got very short answers from the employee. Again, it seemed as if this employee was annoyed I was even there. I didn't see the employee was his hands. He didn't wear gloves or use tongs/tissue paper to pick out my items- just bare hands. When it was time to pay, I inserted my card into the machine. The machine must've been acting up, as the transaction was taking a bit longer than normal. The employee said "I CANNOT LET YOU LEAVE UNTIL THE MERCHANT RECEIPT PRINTS." Ok, I understand the importance of receipts. However, those choice of words were a big issue to me. "I cannot let you leave" can be very triggering to some people. Like holding someone hostage... Not great customer service. Once the receipt printed, I asked the employee if the store had any bags (to help carry my two boxes.) The employee quickly said nope, turned around and walked away (maybe into the kitchen) out of my sight. He didn't say thank you or bye or anything. The whole reason I was asking for a bag was bc I had to carry both boxes as well as my daughter in her car seat out the door. It was hard to juggle it and keep the store door open. It would've been nice had the employee offered help- but he quickly disappeared before I could even ask for help. Again, poor customer service. The only reason I even gave it 1 star was for the brownies I purchased. The brownies are really good- although I'm not even sure they make them. Needless to say, I won't be going back. I felt very unwelcome and almost unsafe with the very few words that were actually spoken to me.

I used to frequent the Cuyahoga Falls location before it moved to Tallmadge because it was right…read moredown the street and the cupcakes are delicious. I work out this way now and decided to get cupcakes for a special occasion at work. I ordered last minute and the gentleman on the phone was rightfully noncommittal to anything other than his usual flavors. I wanted 3 s'mores but he said he couldn't do that. I was a little disappointed. Anyways, paid over the phone and showed up the next morning. He had made the s'mores. I didn't expect it and it was a nice surprise. My coworkers loved them. Thanks for going above and beyond despite my lack of planning.

This place was just what I was looking for in the Akron area…read more Fresh Neapolitan pizza & fresh pastries attached to a coffee/tea shop and even a gelato shop! This is definitely a place to hang out while waiting for medical appointments, enjoy a sweet treat during a warm summer day, or meet friends for a light lunch and coffee. The food was great, the chai tea was a nice mix of spicy and sweet. My pastry was wonderfully balanced on the palate while still retaining a strong chocolate flavor. I saw some people criticizing the service as confusing, I guess that's understandable but I don't agree. When you order your drink, it comes out quickly so they most likely expect you to just wait a minute before grabbing it and your table number before going to sit down. The ladies behind the counter were nice and efficient and clear with directions regarding water and where to get the drinks and food. Like I said, I didn't have any problems with service or its directions. Not to mention they have 3 different kinds of spots to hangout and eat suiting your mood: a patio, a darker "dining room" (pictured below) and a bright gelato spot. Highly recommend! I will absolutely make this my Akron hangout spot.

It could have been better…read more I had been to Café Arnone a few years ago when we first moved to Akron and remembered it fondly, so I suggested it when meeting a friend for coffee last week. When I arrived around 1:00 pm, the café was quiet. There was no one at the counter, so I walked around to find someone and ask where to sit since the space has more of a café feel on one end and a wine-bar feel on the other. I was told to order at the counter and sit anywhere. I sat in the front area to wait for my friend. Once she arrived, we went up to order. I asked about a menu and was pointed to a sign on the counter. Since it was my first visit in a while, I asked the employee what she recommended, and she flipped the sign to a breakfast sandwich called The Sal. I ordered that. I then had to ask about beverages, as none were mentioned. I only wanted water and was directed to a carafe on the counter to serve myself. Our food came out within a few minutes. The presentation was a little disappointing. I chose the vegetable side, which turned out to be two carrot sticks and two celery sticks lying in a small puddle of water. The sandwich looked good, but when I took my first bite, it was overwhelmingly salty. I understand bacon is salty, but this tasted like an excessive amount of salt had been added. After a second bite, I brought it back to the register and asked if it could be replaced, which they did. My disappointment wasn't so much in the mistake, but in the lack of acknowledgment--there was no apology and no follow-up to ask if the replacement was better. The restaurant wasn't busy, and while I'm sure they have many regulars, the lack of greeting when I walked in and the lack of follow-up stood out to me. I did appreciate the wall of ancestors--it was a nice touch--but overall the service felt disengaged. Maybe it was an off day, or perhaps inexperience from a young staff. I may try again in the future, but this visit fell short of expectations.

Fat T's cookies are the best. They will be missed. Four the Love of Chocolate & Here we go Brownies…read moreare my favotites

Yummy! Delicious! These cookies are so BIG you will want to split one with another person. Fat T's…read morecookies come in a variety of flavors, and there are seasonal ones too. The kiosk at Northside Marketplace has both cookies and brownies. In addition to this location, there is a website where cookies can be ordered. Local Acme Fresh Market locations also carry Fat T's cookies. Now, back to the cookies.......amazing! These cookies are stuffed with goodness. Very unique! Worth it!