I told the owner I was interested in purchasing a wedding cake, and she quoted me $1,100. I…read moreexplained that before spending that amount of money, I would like to taste a sample first. She responded by saying I could just buy a small cupcake because "they all taste good." Respectfully, everyone has different taste preferences, and I believe it's reasonable to want to sample a cake before making such a large purchase. I decided to look elsewhere because I want to be confident in the quality and flavor before committing. The last thing I would want is to spend that much money and end up with a cake that guests do not enjoy.

We needed a sweet treat and stopped at Ksquared cupcakes. The owner was waiting on customers when…read morewe arrived. The cupcakes case was full of desserts. There is a small table with a magazine on it and only two chairs with pillows on them. I ordered a vegan blueberry muffin, sweet potato jacks, lemon cake, and an apple spice cupcake. Mouthwatering desserts. The sweet potato jacks were delicious.

I have a new obsession everyone, and it is this heaven sent bakery. This place really took me by…read moresurprise in the best way. I came in, and immediately you smell freshly baked goods, it felt like the cartoons where the smell of a pie in the window drags you by the nose to the dessert itself lol. I immediately walked to the counter and was greeted by the sweetest man ever! He was so kind, willing to ask questions, and had such a smile! We went over the options they had, as they have a rotating menu (I love a good rotating menu! Keeps you on your toes!). We went with various options. My favorite was the DOUBLE CRUST CHEESECAKE! People don't get it, something about the crust is just so....perfect. We've gotta start doing more double crush cheesecakes out there! I also did espresso, sweet potato, and a chocolate one! I also added cookies, brownies, and cupcakes. Everything was soft, fresh, moist, and the flavor profiles were perfect. Every flavor we ordered tasted exactly like what we were looking for. That sweet potato pie cheesecake one was amazing. The guy at the front even gave us a free cookie as a first timer. We've gone twice now and I must say I WILL be a regular. They can count on that. 10/10, no notes at all. Not a single one, which is not easy for a loud mouth NYer like me! Hahaha. I am a fan!

Highly recommend!! I recently ordered 7 dozen mini cheesecakes for an event and everything was…read moreperfect! They were so helpful in guiding the order (number to order and variety) and accommodating our timeline. Pickup went smoothly and everyone LOVED the cheesecakes. I had so many people ask where we ordered from (of course we passed the info along) because they loved the desserts so much. I will definitely be ordering from Enjoy again in the future. And I will definitely be stopping in from time to time for a little sweet treat on my own. I cannot say enough great things.

Kookies was one of the best dessert shops to open in Western Branch. I love their banana pudding. I…read morewill buy 2-3 of their large containers every single time. If you don't like in your banana pudding. They can make it without the banana as well. The folks that work here are always nice and patient while we pick out our cookies. There are so many options for cookies, milkshakes, funnel cakes, and ice cream to pick from. Their service is very fast. The shop is so cute and always clean. You can get your little treat, hang out and vibe. The sad thing is, this will be their last week here in this location. They will be moving into a food truck. Be on the lookout for the location of their food truck.

Had a friend coming over for dinner so I decided to get an assortment of cupcakes for dessert. We…read morecould share and try many so I got a dozen. The cupcakes were just okay. Nothing spectacular. They were however beautiful. Gorgeous presentation but a little flavorless. The place was clean and the lady who helped me was super nice and friendly.

Hidden Gem for Sweet Tooths & Pup Parents!…read more We visited House of Marmalade as part of the Hampton Roads Passport Series, and I am so glad we did -- I don't think I would've discovered this little gem otherwise! The shop is small and cozy with no indoor seating, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in charm and incredible sweets. The bakery case was absolutely stunning -- full of beautifully made cookies, macarons, and more. We tried three macarons (espresso, almond, and salted caramel), and every single one was perfection -- fresh, flavorful, and just the right size and sweetness. We also grabbed a shortbread cookie, which was buttery and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. And let's not forget our pup! Lexi got a pumpkin cupcake with peanut butter icing, topped with a tiny bone-shaped treat -- not only adorable, but she devoured it. Definitely pup-approved! The staff was fantastic -- super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. You can tell they care about their craft and their customers. Whether you're doing the Passport Tour or just looking for a place to grab something sweet, House of Marmalade is absolutely worth the stop. We'll definitely be back!

Immediately lost in smells and nostalgia upon walking in the door! We had the hardest time…read moreselecting just a few items so we purchased several. This tiny bakery did not disappoint and was better than expected and remembered from my childhood (Please just don't tell mom). The flavors were satisfying and took your tastebuds on a journey! So yummy! Go check this place out!

I work nearby and get a pickup order 1-2 times a month. The order is always ready on time. Once…read morethey were out of the cookie I selected so when I arrived, they offered a different cookie or 2 mini cookies instead. Cookies always look and taste great!

Did not have the cookie I wanted and it was only the second day!! How do we run out so fast?read more

Prepared and ready on time and the cake was absolutely delicious and beautiful! Thank you so muchread more

I've been knowing these proprietors long before that had an established place. There desserts are…read moreboth a delicacy to the taste buds and a refreshing twist on the usual saturated dessert market. They're a veteran, black, and married couple establishment. So please give Sweet Bs your business and I'm sure you'll leave with a smile as sweet as sugar

Recently I developed a bad habit of buying things and not taking pictures. Lol While I haven't…read moretried everything, I haven't had a cookie, pastry, croissant sammich or drink here that I haven't enjoyed. Service is always welcoming and efficient. Always take a peek at their Instagram first to see what's on the menu which will make things so much easier when it's time to order. There's also a few chairs and tables if you want to sip on your matcha or coffee while eating your delicious danish. Bathroom is always clean and there's usually light music playing in the background.

I visited Ginger's Sweets for their Bob's Burgers-inspired event, and it was such a fun concept!…read moreThey had several themed drinks and treats, along with their regular menu items. For the Bob's Burgers-inspired items, I tried the Hugo's Cheddar Hot Dog Croissant, which was definitely my favorite. It was a hot dog with cheese inside a croissant, and the flavor was really good. My only complaint is that everything was served room temperature. I really wish they had warmed it up because I honestly think it would have taken it to another level. A warm, flaky croissant with the melted cheese and hot dog would have been amazing. I also tried the Dutch Baby Cruffin. It was a cruffin with a filling inside (I'm guessing something like vanilla), but the flavor wasn't very strong to me. It wasn't bad it gave what it was supposed to give but it wasn't my favorite. Again, I think warming it up would have made a difference. For non-Bob's Burgers items, I tried the banana pudding cookie, and the dill pickle focaccia. The banana pudding cookie was good and tasted like banana pudding should. The dill focaccia wasn't really my favorite. It wasn't something I would go back specifically for, but I do think it could have been better heated up instead of being served cold/room temperature. For drinks, I tried the Marshmallow Blueberry Latte, which had house-made blueberry and marshmallow syrup, espresso, milk of choice, vanilla bean cold foam, and glitter. My sister tried the Gene's Chunky Blastoff Latte, which she described as tasting like chocolate milk mixed with coffee. Now, my latte was interesting. Personally, I did not love the blueberry flavor, but that is completely based on my own taste preferences. However, I will say the drink itself was actually a GOOD latte. The flavor was there. This is something I struggle with at a lot of coffee shops--places will advertise flavors like blueberry pie, cookies and cream, etc., and the drink just tastes like bitter coffee with milk and sugar. That was not the case here. You could actually taste the blueberry. I just personally didn't love that flavor combination. Someone who loves blueberry would probably really enjoy it. I would definitely come back and try another latte because I have confidence that they know how to make flavorful coffee. The shop itself was cute, clean, and had nice decor. There was enough seating, although it was busy when we went on a Saturday morning around 10 AM (not sure if that is typical or if it was because of the themed treats). There wasn't a line, but there were a lot of people inside, and we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. Since they opened at 7 AM, some of the Bob's Burgers items were already sold out, so if you're coming for a special event, I would recommend going early. Overall, I think Ginger's Sweets makes good desserts and good coffee. I also like that they do themed events beyond just Bob's Burgers, like their upcoming Twilight-inspired event. It's a cute place to visit if you enjoy creative treats, themed events, and fun coffee drinks. I would definitely return to try more of their menu!

I am a sucker for desserts... so I had to stop by.. black owned.. newly opened.. great location…read more. I ordered 2 slices of cake and a cupcake.. very moist.. and flavorful.. you can tell she use good ingredients.. definitely recommend

Amazing local bakery. The cakes are so amazingly fresh! I got a Neapolitan cake for my birthday,…read moreand the family is still asking for slices. Big hit with everyone! Some of us didn't even know we liked strawberry cake until we tasted this one. Service always is top notch. This is the only place I will get cakes from now on. Love the atmosphere and cleanliness of the shop as well. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I am very particular. We must support our community's small businesses. Happy to have found this gem and you will be too!