Absolutely amazing cookies!! Some of the best I have ever had. Their scones are also super tasty…read more The owner is very sweet and helpful

Amazing wedding cake flavors. I would recommend her highly as she not only creates a beautiful…read morewedding cake, but the flavors are delicious. You must try the Earl Grey Tea Cake with Burnt Butter Frosting with butter brickle bits....your mouth will sing and your guests thank you for not giving them another red velvet cake (although those are great here too!) The lavender cake was also a hit. Her prices cannot be beat and I am sure will rise as her reputation grows. Use her now. :)

I placed a special order with Simply Delish for my mother's 82nd birthday, and it exceeded every…read moreexpectation. Three different family members independently said it was the best cake they've ever had. We ordered a white cake with custard filling and their specialty frosting. The cake was incredibly moist, and what we loved most was that it wasn't overly sweet, perfectly balanced and truly delicious. Simply Delish absolutely nailed it. Vonnie, the owner, was wonderful to work with, so kind, responsive, and easy throughout the entire process. You can really tell this is handcrafted with care and pride. Sorry I didn't get a better picture, but the cake was beautiful and decorated with fresh fall-colored flowers, exactly as I had requested. Can't wait to order again!

Freshly made and so delicious definitely recommend the strawberry shortcake. The customer service…read morewas amazing and so many flavors to choose from

I LOVE this place - really great tasting items, cheerful service, and a lot of delicious choices…read moreall in one place. I especially go for the sour dough bread. The way they make it creates a true sour dough taste. I have to steel myself from not getting carried away with the cookies and other temptations because they are sooooo tasty. I admit I have a hard time eating just one.

We decided to stop into this cute little bakery because we were a few minutes early to our…read moredestination. I wasn't hungry, so my husband picked a few items that he thought he might like . Sourdough snickerdoodle cookie, breakfast muffin, and the nice gal threw in a lemon tart. The breakfast muffin was covered with crumble and oats which made my husband anticipate a brown sugar crumble topping like you would put on coffee cake . Except this crumble tasted like breadcrumbs with a few oatmeal pieces sprinkled in. The muffin itself was like a carrot cake with little bits of carrot and raisin visible with just the slightest hint of spice, otherwise, tasteless, although the presentation was very nice . The snickerdoodle cookie had a nice sour flavor but was dry and unappealing. The lemon tart had no lemon flavor. Maybe it was marked wrong? I've heard great reviews about their sourdough. We didn't try it. Unfortunately, I don't think we will be coming back .

Yes indeed Columbia Kates Bakery has been around for a few years and whenever I would come out here…read moremy and my cousins make it a NECESSITY to get her amazing cinnamon rolls. They are by far not only the best in Columbia, but the whole area! They probably even beat Cinnabon they're so good! The workers here are absolute sweethearts!! And it's perfect timing that they open so early so I can get a nice sweet treat with my coffee in the morning!! These are fabulous!!! She also has a Columbia Cates Tea House which I actually have yet to eat there but it's also adorable and that one opens at 11 am I believe so I'll have to come a little later to try that one too and get the full experience!! The Ambiance is adorable!!! It's all white with cute lacey accents! The girly vibes get me EVERY TIME! It's like stepping into a Disney princess bakery, and the tea house is that way too! Love love love these places and so many delicious options here!!

I love this place but when I had the cinnamon roll it was disappointing. It was early afternoon…read moreand a lot of baked goods were sold out. You have to come super early if you want to get what you like. The roll was a bit dry and cakey.. The service was exceptional. Not only did the employee add extra frosting but he also heated it! Now that's service! It's a small bakery yet popular. I'll have to come back another time.

WOW! We found this shop the night before, when arriving at the same shopping plaza to have dinner…read moreat Strings Italian(please see separate review). I looked up Bon Apetit - Crepes, Croissants & More on Yelp, saw a very good rating, but not too much information and only a few photos. Considering this business has been here more than 12 years, and boasted baked goods, I HAD to do my research and provide a bit more information. We came in after our breakfast at My Garden Cafe(please see separate review), so we weren't hungry but, again, research was the goal. The space itself was a bit surprising. Having occupied this space for so many years, I guess I expected it to look more like a restaurant or kitchen of some kind. It doesn't. The large interior space has a few small bistro style patio tables and chairs (even outdoor umbrellas!) and - I think - is meant to look as if patrons are dining al fresco in Paris, maybe??? But it reminded me more of a church or school bake sale. Folding tables with colorful tablecloths are pushed up along one wall and on them set large, food service grade, clear plastic bins with the baked good inside. Above each bin is a laminated color copy of the corresponding pastry affixed to the wall. Utensils, paper bags and tongs are available for customers to self serve their selections. A separate cart has a couple of industrial coffee carafes and paper cups for beverage self service, alongside a free standing water cooler. I asked if the pastries are made there and was told no. They are made fresh each morning by the owner, Bruno, and brought in in the bins and arranged, usually, under the display pictures to easily see what is in that day. So, while not conventional, this method obviously works, and has for OVER A DECADE. Unconventional bakery esthetics and sales methods aside, the products are what customers are repeatedly here for. AUTHENTIC, French pastries made from European butter, making them lighter than an angel's wings and tastier than the devil should allow. My husband was going to patiently wait while I chose my purchases, but I persuaded him to indulge in the last remaining buttery croissant as I added it to my bag of pain au chocolate. I'm such an arm twister.... CAUTION! Digression ahead: Recently, I had been excited about a different croissant purchase at a sandwich shop in Sunland-Tujunga, only to bite into something that was more like Pilsbury canned dough than a real buttery French croissant. I guess that unpleasant experience made me long for pastry vindication and Bon Apetit came through for the win! But even before my first bite, I asked Bruno what type of chocolate he used in the pain au chocolate. 'Today Belgian. I get Belgian if I cannot get French, because they are practically the same,' he replied in his lovely French accent. And I melted. FINALLY! I was getting AUTHENTIC pain au chocolate! I'm telling you, when you have had the real thing, an imitation French pastry, made with anything less than quality European butter and chocolate just won't satisfy. We enjoyed our lovely, delicious pastries a bit later, while visiting Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite. Briefly, I tried letting the pain au chocolate sit in the warmth of the sun's rays atop my dashboard, wishing I had a way to heat the pain au chocolate enough to soften the chocolate, but I just couldn't wait. I was still very happy and satisfied with the flaky, light buttery taste of the pastry and the wonderful flavor and texture of the chocolate inside. I am adding Bon Apetit - Crepes, Croissants & More to my "Cali Road-tripping" bookmarks and look forward to bringing my French pastry loving bestie with me for my return visit. Cheers! CC

It wasn't what I expected. I thought it was going to be more like a bakery but to my surprise it…read morewas not. So I thought, well let me check out the menu, and try out a crepe since I've never had one. And they were out of crepe batter so guess I still won't be trying one.

Shari's is THE Best in the area. Carrot cake it the moistest with plenty of cream cheese frosting…read more Great for weddings. She should charge more for her excellent product not to mention her sparkling personality which is my very favorite

Great service, yummy food, and great tea. I've been here many times and it's always consistently…read moregood. This tea experience is always worth it and reasonably priced. I always get the Chichén pot pie which is creamy and crispy and the Kate's Tea ($34) it comes with a pot of hot, scone with toppings. Tea sandwich trio, a house salad and a 1/2 dessert. They serve it in courses which allows you to enjoy each item individually. The family that owns it is very sweet, it's great seeing family owned businesses!

We hosted my daughter in law's baby shower at Columbia Kate's Teahouse on Sunday 1/11 and it was…read moreeverything she wanted it to be. Delicious food with many options available at a reasonable price. It was cool outside but nice and cozy in the little room. Our guest of honor chose lemon blueberry and apricot scones (which come with jams, butter, and lemon curd); power blend salad; chicken salad and cucumber tea sandwiches; and cheesecake for dessert. She also chose lavender lemonade which everyone seemed to love, as well as Berry Blast tea. The food was a big hit, the service was excellent, and our mama to be was stunning. Perfect way to celebrate new life, and we will definitely be back.

An absolute must-visit on Washington Street in Sonora!…read more The Local Collective is exactly what its name represents: a place rooted in genuine care for people, families, and the local community. What stands out immediately is how kind and welcoming the owners are. This is truly a family-run shop, and you can feel the intention behind everything they do. They aren't just stocking shelves, they are thoughtfully sourcing items they would confidently choose for their own family and children. That level of care is rare. We bought a hoodie, hat, and t-shirt for my daughter's birthday, and she has been wearing them every single day since. The quality is incredible! I mean really. These are not cheaply made pieces. You can feel the difference right away in the fabric, the fit, and the durability. What makes this place even more special is the heart behind it. It's not just about business. It is about people. They genuinely care about the families who walk through their doors and he went out of his way to offer products that reflect that. They do not jack up the prices but the quality is better than an REI or Sax 5th Avenue. I know good quality and these items are made very well. We also purchased a tumbler for my children, bird house, two stuffed animals, and a few other little things and the quality and make are consistent throughout the store no matter what it is. Having seven children we know good quality items. Unfortunately, it is not an unfamiliar experience to see things break after purchasing. Not here! If you're looking for meaningful, high-quality items and want to support a family that truly puts other families first, this is a place you'll want to keep coming back to and buying from again and again.

This is probably my favorite local shop to get coffee. It tastes the same every time (yummy &…read moreconsistent) and I trust that I'm getting the decaf espresso that I ask for. I've also purchased many items from here like mugs, candles, t shirts, children's sensory toys, stickers, jewelry, sauces, and a Christmas advent calendar. I never really know what I'm going to find in Local Collective, but there's always something I want. I also love love loveee the atmosphere. It's so welcoming, the music's always on point, and the staff is very friendly. 10/10 my favorite shop in downtown Sonora.