With this bakery being so close to us, my partner and I eat here often. It isn't simply out of…read moreconvenience. The food is amazing! The undisputed crown jewel of this place is the Key Lime Pie. It is an absolute masterpiece.

I had heard good things about T Distefano's bakery before and happened to be in Mebane for the day…read more I'm so glad I was because everything we tried was delicious. The shop has the display cases right when you walk in the door and there is a little cafe area off to the right which seemed cute. We were greeted when we walked in and the girl who helped us gave us plenty of time while we decided what to order. I asked what her favorite thing was that they had and she told me the danishes or the cheesecakes. I ended up ordering several things to try: a glazed donut, glazed raspberry filled donut, powdered raspberry filled donut, cheese danish, chocolate chip cookie, and cinnamon roll. The donuts and cinnamon roll were given to family who already knew how good the donuts were and we tried the chocolate chip cookie and cheese danish. The chocolate chip cookie was huge, chewy, and had a great flavor. I think my favorite thing I tried was the cheese danish. The dough was buttery and the filling wasn't too sweet. It was a great suggestion from the girl working there. Also, all of this was under $18 which is crazy. Will definitely be coming back.

I love their fresh foods bar !! It is a great place to pickup breakfast or lunch and if you hit…read morethe timing just right, you can eat at their outside patio. The patio does get crowded at peak times. Bakery items will not disappoint. Every item that I have tried has been fresh and delicious. If you are in to organic produce, this is the place for you. Give them a try if you are in downtown Hillsborough, you will be glad you did !!

Solid prepared food - the pimento cheese dip, Cesar Chicken Wrap, and burrito were delicious. A…read morelittle bit cheaper than whole foods. There is a bathroom available for use. Easy parking!

Best chocolates I've ever had! My mouth waters just writing about them. I especially love the…read moreBonbons! My family from Maryland visited recently and insisted we make a trip to Hillsborough for the pecan bark.

Matthew's is now a Hillsborough institution. We had previously visited them in their old location…read morebut were recently in town for the town's Last Friday Art Walk. It was about 15 minutes until closing time and the shelves of confectioneries were almost empty but there were still patrons inside. We purchased four separate pieces to take home with us and we rationed them and enjoyed them over the next few days. They also offer coffee and hot cocoa. Definitely high-quality chocolates and worth a treat.

I absolutely love this place. There's nothing better than supporting a small family-owned business…read morethat makes the best bread and Mexican pastries. They're always fresh and absolutely delicious.

So you've gotten off the 85 and are accelerating up the 70 to go up north through Hillsborough. If…read moreyou've got a leadfoot like I do, you might not even notice this light blue rectangle of a "tienda". If you're from the West like me, you'll have some familiar with this tienda/panaderia (convenience store and bakery). The bakery specializes in Central American-style pastries and decorated cakes. If you're not familiar with Mexican pastries, come inside and give it a try. At about $0.80 a bun, you can't really go wrong. Everything is made fresh in the morning with no preservatives. So come early to get the freshest goods. Must-have are "conchas" (sea-shell), which is a classic crumb-encrusted bun, one that has been adopted in Asia as the go-to morning bun. Bring a travel mug of your favorite coffee and then enjoy some great pan dulce in the decomposed rock parking lot by the side of the highway at dawn. Trust me. This is good living.

So it appears this is a croissant place. They have an entire display base of several flavors. I…read moregot almond it was just okay I don't like them that crusty or large. Coffee was basic and simple. Lots of seating inside and friendly service

So much goodness to choose from. I ordered lemon bars for my daughter's bridal shower. They were…read morethe best lemon bars I've ever had, and we got rave reviews. My special request for cut size was professionally accommodated. So, so yummy!

This bakery is a hidden gem, small but mighty in taste. Customer service was excellent very…read morefriendly and welcoming, she gave me a sample of their specialty product glazed croissants, definitely AMAZING by the way!!! This is my second time coming and this time was just as delicious. Make this your new local bakery and you won't be disappointed.

Love the casual, community-oriented vibe of this spot. The service felt warm. I appreciated the…read moreunique touch of having comic books for sale. They also offer a wide selection of teas, which is a nice alternative if you're not in a coffee mood. I kept it simple with a drip coffee--the Mexican blend was bold with great flavor and really hit the spot. They also had a small selection of baked goods--I tried the butter croissant, which was nicely flaky (though I did end up warming it at home). It does get busy, though, so seating can be a bit limited during peak times.

Love visiting this cozy spot during the holiday season--especially seeing everyone in festive…read moresweaters and enjoying the seasonal drink specials! We tried the eggnog holiday latte and the cereal milk latte. The eggnog latte was delicious, with a great balance of spice and vanilla, topped with a generous sprinkle of nutmeg. The cereal milk latte was super unique--a blend of multiple cereal flavors including cheerios, a strawberry kind, and captain crunch--and definitely worth trying if you enjoy cereal-inspired treats (think Milk Bar ice cream). They were very busy and there was a bit of a wait, but everyone in the shop was friendly and warm, which only added to the cozy experience. As one of the few coffee shops in Hillsborough, Cup A Joe feels like more than a quick espresso stop; it's more of a spot that helps time slow down--where you actually sit down with a latte and chat with friends.