It's kind of hard to find a solid breakfast spot when traveling down 74 West, without having to…read moredrive 2 hours. Cakes, Pastries, & More did not satisfy our need for some good breakfast. We have never been to a restaurant that serves you your breakfast cafeteria style! I'm not sure if that's a good or a bad thing if a breakfast joint does it like that. Our first impression when walking into Cakes, Pastries, & More is that there is no character to the restaurant. It's just a spacious square. We both got breakfast plates. The eggs were their best item, but was still not very good. The hash brows had no flavor and were undercooked (if you can imagine that) and bacon tasted like it had been sitting out for a day. The "sweet" tea is not sweet. The restrooms are nasty, but the rest of the restaurant is clean. Why just the restrooms? Both the solid customer service and the cleanliness of the rest of the restaurant are about best things going for this joint.

Holy diabetes Batman! This place is a must stop if you love delicious sugary baked goods. I don't…read moreeven try anything but the croissants. Usually I get 3 creme, 3 chocolate, and then a variety with the other six. A dozen runs just about $17. Get them first thing in the morning when they are hot and fresh. It's located in a sketchy looking shopping center and you park and enter around the side, not the front. They have a secondary restaurant inside with a bunch of tables and a couple of restrooms. Sometimes the lines here can be super long, I recommend calling your order in ahead. This way you can skip the line and just pick up your order. They have a ton of different flavors, lemon, apple, strawberry, raspberry...all worth trying!! A dozen is good for 2 people ;-). They will keep a couple days if you don't eat them all the first day. My only complaint is that I wish they were open Sundays. Usually I pick them up when I'm passing through on a Friday or Saturday morning headed out of town. I'd love to be able to pickup a dozen on the way home too!

I stopped by The Donut Shop in Whiteville before a shift, and the drive-thru was backed up like…read morethey were giving out free gas. Pro tip: park and walk in - I was helped immediately. The staff was friendly, patient, and hustling through the morning rush. I did get a giggle when my apple fritter showed up on the receipt as "Apple Critter" and my Bavarian cream was labeled "White Filled Donut." Not wrong, just... delightfully literal. I grabbed a dozen for coworkers and an apple fritter plus a Bavarian cream for myself. Both pastries had good flavor, but the texture threw me. They were unusually dense - not the fluffy, airy interior I expect from a fresh donut. I'm not sure whether the dough needed more rise time or a different balance in the recipe, but something in the process made everything feel heavier than it should've. Inside is lively and very much a breakfast spot, not just a donut-and-run joint. You've got people ordering plates, grabbing coffee, chatting, and the whole place has that small-town morning energy. Busy, loud in a friendly way, and full of regulars who clearly love it. I'd come back for breakfast or coffee without hesitation -- the atmosphere and service make it an easy choice. As for the donuts, I'll keep taste-testing my way through Whiteville until I find "the one."

we stopped and got in the long line wanting doughnuts the lady told us she only had about 7 or 8…read moreleft. we orderd the doighnuts and waited in line for 30 min only to finally get to the window and be told they were out. they sold them to a guy who went inside. we left with nothing after 45 min.

Stopped by this place on the way to the beach, wasn't sure what to think but this place is a hidden…read moregem. The staff was very friendly and had the order ready when we arrived. I got the breakfast burrito and it was very filling and tasty. We got it to go but the ambiance of the inside was very cute! I also got the tiramisu latte, it was a little too sweet for my liking but still has a very good flavor!

I have yet to be disappointed by this place! It gets a four because of the service and coffee, some…read moreof the food is pre-made but still pretty good considering the prices for their food! Join the rewards program and save even more! Give it a try you won't regret it !

Absolutely delicious! If I could give 100 stars I would! Everything is cooked to order and tasty…read morefrom first bite to the last bite! The customer service is wonderful and the atmosphere is quiet and cozy with good music selection's too! Great for brunch or lunch and the menu has lots of tasty choices!

We stopped here and thoroughly enjoyed this shop. We had coffee and a chocolate cupcake. But the…read morebest part was browsing the shop. Hundreds of used books, we found about five that peaked our interest. Antique's and a women's boutique. There are thousands of items. A speak easy up stairs from prohibition. This was an enjoyable afternoon.

Called "legal grounds coffee"...inside this amazing thrift store. It is a perfect setting for get…read moretogether or small group... they even have a room for 10-12 people. We stopped here on our way from beaufort South Carolina to Washington DC. Getting a coffee to have while we make our next stop in Hope mills at a Tesla charging station. I needed a good latte.... I could easily see this being our go to coffee shop if we lived nearby.. although I would probably come home with purchases often if I did!! I forgot to ask what brand oatmilk they use... my fault since I am particular. It has a somewhat chalky feel/taste. I just looked that up. It can be caused by several things:1. Brand of oatmilk, 2. Barista blend yes/no, 3. Temp too high on oatmilk, or 4. Oatmilk not shaken or sediment turning powder on bottom of container. Interesting reading. Anyway, I would come back if I lived here... maybe explore what brand they are using... the setting is idyllic!

Nice little local place with some good food if you are driving through and need a quick bite.read more

The lunch buffet food was good for the price, but nothing stood out as great or unique. The service…read morewas excellent across the board. The restaurant is a local place. I will likely give it another try during the evening for dinner.

Real home cooked food. The best fried chicken you can find anywhere. The service is great they…read moretreat you like family. They are short on staff so get there a little early otherwise you'll wait a little.

Such a lovely atmosphere for such amazingly delicious food at a great price!! The service is speedy…read moreand so very kind!

Stopped here on a whim after driving through the town on accident and seeing signs that they have…read morean annual peanut festival. Cute place to go for all of your peanut needs. Lots of local specialty peanuts, create your own peanut butter, and peanuts from surrounding areas as well. Seems like they have specials on certain items during certain times. Would make a good gift if you were preparing a local North Carolina gift basket. There are peanuts and little sampling jars that you can taste if you are wondering what flavors to purchase. There was a particular one I was looking for and it was not available, and the woman behind the counter quickly went and got me one from the back to try.

Always delicious Been buying from there since childhood…read more Everything if great They also have great peanut butter!