Don't even bother getting a cake from anyone else - doesn't matter the occasion because Lizzie's…read morecakes are the best! Lizzie made the cake for our March 2019 wedding at Allenbrooke Farms (PS - her tastings are super cute and fun, too and her chef's kitchen is unreal!). Lizzie's cakes are so delicious, I don't know how she does it. We saved the top layer for our 1-year anniversary and it tasted just as good as on the wedding day.

There are a lot of things I don't know in life, but there is one thing that I know for certain: I…read morecould eat Lizzie's cakes every day for the rest of my life. Any other cake pales in comparison. Lizzie made us a beautiful vanilla cake to cut for our COVID wedding, and we (safely) served her salted caramel and blackberry cakes from the kitchen to our guests. I had probably 30 guests tell me that night that it was the best cake they'd ever had. In fact, I can tell you right now that our top layer isn't going to make it to our 1-year anniversary - we may or may not have been snacking on it over the course of the last two months... :) Lizzie is professional, creative, and fun. I cannot recommend her enough!

After reading so many great reviews, I knew I had to stop in for birthday cupcakes while I was in…read moretown. Of course I tired the signature sweet potato cupcake and a variety of everything else that looked good! The young lady that waited on me was so kind to include a happy birthday topper and candle for the birthday cake cupcake. The cupcakes were as delicious as they looked. If I lived on the area, I would be there way too often. I'm glad I had the opportunity to support this business for my special day.

Black owned bakery. Happy Black History Month!…read more They have multiple vegan cupcake options. All vegan cupcakes are also gluten free. I wanted to try all the vegan flavors so I got one of each, which totaled half a dozen. They came frozen. I was told that when I'm ready to eat one I just need to sit it out for about an hour to thaw. This has worked out well each time. VEGAN VANILLA CUPCAKE It was ok. The cupcake was moist but dense and it had the typical gluten free consistency and beige color. The icing is pretty great. VEGAN CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE Good, just dense. VEGAN MARBLE CUPCAKE Good, but had those same remnants of that distinctive gluten free taste. VEGAN RED VELVET CUPCAKE Good. Slightly less dense than the chocolate cupcake for some reason. VEGAN SNICKERDOODLE Very good VEGAN SWEET POTATO CUPCAKE This one was perfect. So moist, fluffy, and sweet. You'd never guess this was gluten free. The young lady working that evening wasn't particularly friendly or pleasant. May have just been a bad day. More of a 3-star experience, but they got an extra star for having 6 vegan options.

We visited this local pie shop downtown Columbia for a mid-day snack on Saturday. The exterior has…read morebeen recently painted and renovated complete with a new facade color and letters! It looks great! Upon arrival, we spotted a case of about 4-5 different pies. Some were whole pies and others had slices cut out. There was nobody at the counter and there was not really a sign explaining how they sale. A lady sitting at the window behind the kitchen asked "Do you need something? Are you getting a pie?" oddly, and didn't seem eager to help. Once she came around, we each (a family of three), got a single slice of pie and bottled drink. The total was $35. It felt a little steep for the size of pie and quality of service. Since we were out shopping and it was raining outside, it was also disappointing they only had one table inside to eat at-- which was occupied. I feel they could add another table or two near the front window-- or even a counter against the wall with stools. Service could also be better. I got the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup pie. It was a traditional fudge pie with peanut butter drizzle across the top. It tasted very fresh and yummy. The pie crust had a great taste and the peanut butter was a nice addition to the rich and creamy fudge pie. I would return!

The online reviews for Pie Sensations are polarizing, either exalting the praises of this…read moreaward-winning pie shop with a five-star review or panning the place for being overrated. Realistically, I think it ranks somewhere in between, hence the four stars. At $8.78 per slice. including tax, the quality matches the price considering the cost of ingredients these days. Pie Sensations has quite the reputation in Middle Tennessee. It's located on the southwest corner of the adorable, vibrant square in Columbia, sandwiched between A Balloon Shop and Daniel's Barber Shop. You won't see the sign until you walk right up to the store. Delicious smells of baking pies fill this charming, deceivingly roomy space with a counter in front of the tiny kitchen, a display case, and a few tables. Personally, I'm a pie crust hater as it's often brittle and flavorless. But the crust at Pie Sensations is really good, perfectly flaky and complementary to the pies. I actually at the entire crust which is rare! There are two types of pecan pie in this world. Some prefer the rigid, thicker filling. Others like a gooey, almost liquid interior. While I prefer the thicker version, the very runny pecan pie at Pie Sensations was admittedly tasty, although not my preferred texture. It's properly sweet but not overly done with high quality and very fresh ingredients. The chess pie has that quintessential flavor of a southern classic, maybe not sweet enough for my taste but delicately balanced flavor for all palates. Their top seller, the chocolate turtle pie, was a bit too chocolatey for my personal preference. But again, the quality is obvious with a thick chocolate filling topped with caramel and pecans. While I wouldn't drive the hour from Nashville to Columbia again just to eat a slice of pie at Pie Sensations - unlike other remarkable destinations to which I'll eagerly drive three or four hours - I would encourage anyone near Columbia to sample this delicious and expertly made product! If you're in the area, it's a nice stop for dessert.

Five Daughters is a cute spot for a pretty good donut…read more This location is takeout only, but the center area of The Factory has some tables and chairs. The shop is cutesy with pink walls and a little social media worthy photo op on one of the walls. Lines are hit or miss. I either walk by and nobody is there or it's a long line. I can't say service at this location has ever been noteworthy. It's more just moving people through the line. They offer mini and regular sized donuts. I love, love, love that they offer mini donuts. I've never been a big fan of their donuts, but the winter donuts may have changed my mind. My favorites have been Sugar Cookie and Gingerbread Latte. I enjoyed the buttery, flaky layers. I also grabbed an iced sugar cookie and that was delicious. For drinks they offer coffees and a case with sparkling waters, juice, and canned coffee. Five Daughters is worth a try if you find yourself near a location.

This bakery is unique beyond imagination. These are not your typical donuts. Somehow, they are…read moremade with 100 thin layers of dough, which gives them a light and fluffy texture and airiness. What's inside of them is even better, if you're blessed enough to try one of the icing-filled wonderful treats! Sweetened with coconut sugar, and infused with different flavors inside and out, some only on the outside, you will never forget your first taste of a Five Daughters donut. Visit their website to read about your endless choices of mouth-watering donut descriptions, and place your order at one of their many locations, one of which is bound to be close to you. And you can thank me later

I ordered two dozen white cupcakes with buttercream frosting and fresh raspberries and they tasted…read moreamazing! I shared an inspiration image with Kailey that went along with the theme for my sisters bridal shower and she exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend ordering any custom cupcakes or cakes from her since they look incredible and taste amazing!

I am very happy with everything about Kailey Cakes. I emailed them about 3 weeks ago to place an…read moreorder for a small, simple & elegant wedding cake. I was surprised that not only did they respond, they responded quickly and with a "yes. It took us a week, with their guidance, to finalize the order. They emailed an invoice and it was paid that day. The day of the wedding was perfect. They delivered the cake with no stress, it was simply perfect and delicious! Not much more I could've asked for but Kailey Cakes even dropped off a special cupcake for the 1 child that attended the wedding. They went above and beyond. Thank you Nicole for all your help. You are a delight to work with and our family is grateful for you and Kailey Cakes.

Loved. Everything. About. This. Place. We hit it when it was busy and still somehow got in and out…read morewithout chaos, which already had me impressed. We tried the egg salad, chicken salad, the viral hot cocoa with the peppermint marshmallow, plus a few bakery treats because obviously we have no self-control. That cocoa??? Unreasonably good. Like I'd go back just for that. They had kid sizes too, which is a major plus. They've got patio seating, which is always a yes, and the staff was super friendly even while moving at full-speed. It's a bit cramped inside, but everything about it is gorgeous. A quaint, charming tea room. My ONLY complaint and this is truly nit-picky is that I wish my biscuit had been warmed up. Will definitely return!

We were walking around downtown Franklin, and if I walk by a bakery,, I am going to go in and…read more"look" (and look usually means I am gonna get something "for later". I LOVE a good bakery and I am kinda spoiled by over 30 years in San Francisco, where there is a great one every few blocks. I just found all the photos on my phone and realized I had not reviewed this place from last month's mini vacation. And honestly I know we got like 4 things for 4 of us to take home and snack on for the next day or so, but I don;t recall all the things we got EXCEPT for the white almond frosted cake(slice, but in a round shape). Everyone agree it was the one to beat, and not to take the crown, but it was the one that I chose. This reminds me that I need to find all the bakeries near me now that do "cake tasting" boxes and just treat myself every once in a while!!

Food Soooo many choices that it was difficult to pick one…read more I like that they had regular sized cupcakes along with mini ones. Tried the peanut butter chocolate in a mini size and it was the perfect late afternoon snack. Service Employee let us take our time to look over the many different cupcakes options. She was a joy to speak to, also. Ambiance Place appeared closed when we walked in but the employee ensured us they were open lol. I advise you to get there early because it was slim pickings in the aftermath. Would I go back? Absolutely!

As a long-time Brentwood resident, I've wanted to try IveyCake ever since they relocated from…read moreFranklin in 2017! As luck would have it, we celebrated my mother-in-law's 80th birthday with a towering custom cake from IveyCake. And let me tell you. Owner Ivey Childers makes a mean cake! They are literally works of art made by a creative decorator who demands perfection and uses the finest ingredients. The cake is very dense, what our family considers to be the ultimate texture for a cake. The frosting is super thick and very sweet. You can't eat too much at one time, which is probably a good thing. We had hoped for some sort of confirmation email to let us know the cake was finished. So we showed up on faith alone hoping the cake was ready for our celebration, and there it was! Whew! And not only will IveyCake create your beautiful custom cake, but they even sell cupcakes and small cakes on a daily basis in their adorable little shop. Go check them out!

A friendly and clean place with great coffee and muffins…read more Thus far I have loved both their drip coffee and their espresso drinks. They offer heavy cream as an option (a luxury in which I occasionally indulge) and the cortado that I had there today was as good as any I've had anywhere. Their pastries are both good and varied and they have several gluten-free options for those who shun the gluten. This place is on my "must do" list for all future trips through Columbia.

I picked up the pesto pasta salad to-go, and it was perfection!! Great atmosphere, and delicious…read morecookies!

Stephanie is beyond fantastic!! I was purchasing for our son's rehearsal dinner. I spoke with…read moreStephanie twice on the phone and she was very accommodating! We talked through attendance numbers and she helped me decide on quantity. I ordered cupcakes and brownies. We made a small change on the brownies and she texted me a picture to make sure I was happy with what she did. I got so many compliments on the cupcakes and brownies. I had many gluten free guests so decided to do all gluten free cupcakes. To top off the weekend she followed up with a text on Sunday to see how the weekend went. I would highly recommend Gigi's in Franklin TN

Mood: not happy. I saw multiple reviews about customer & they were correct. The two people working…read morethere or owners were definitely not for the people. Just plain rude! Not a fan of poor customer service- it's simple SPEAK when someone speaks to you, walks in some type of acknowledgment while ordering & at least wait for us to leave before you walk in the back. It was weird & the cupcakes were mid so that makes it worse. Red velvet 5/10: dry & the filling with weird taste Biscotti caramel 7/10: best one but still a weird filling flavor. Not consistent. Cheesecake: 7/10 Not going to say I'll try them again. That's a first. I'm

We love Kourtney's. I feel jipped if I don't get to try every special cupcake each month. They are…read morealways so beautiful, festive and most importantly delicious. This week we finally tried the pupcakes (well we meaningmy two pups). It was Scooters ninth birthday and Ella finished her fourth round of chemo, so they each got a pupcake. They went nuts and they were large enough that for our small dogs they were able to enjoy 3 different helpings leading to very happy satiated doggos. Thanks for having such a special treat to add to our celebration!!!

Such a unique spin on cupcakes. The loaded cookie was phenomenal. Great price as well.read more