When I saw PA Bakery advertising mini King Cakes for Mardi Gras, I was genuinely thrilled. A…read morereasonably sized King Cake felt like a dream come true -- all the fun of the tradition without committing to feeding an entire village. I immediately pre-ordered two mini King Cakes at $5.50 each (total $11), already imagining the moment I'd get to gloat when I found the hidden baby! The mini King Cakes were actually quite generous in size. Easily enough for 3-4 people...although I personally demolished mine in one sitting and have zero regrets. Now for the part that caught me off guard. The plastic baby -- arguably the entire point of a traditional King Cake -- was perched on top instead of hidden inside. I was fully anticipating that moment of excitement that comes from discovering the baby mid-bite, because that's kind of the magic of a King Cake tradition. Without that element, what I ended up with felt more like a very festive brioche-style cinnamon roll wearing Mardi Gras colors than a King Cake. To be clear, it tasted good. The cake itself was soft without being dry, had plenty of cinnamon-esque filling without tipping into overly gooey territory, and was generously finished with frosting and sugary crystals. Flavor-wise, no complaints. But if you're marketing something specifically as a King Cake, the expectation is that the baby is hidden within. Otherwise, it changes the experience entirely. For food safety purposes, there are plenty of creative alternatives -- an edible marzipan baby, a clearly oversized non-choking-hazard version, sticker on the box, etc. -- but the surprise element is part of what makes a King Cake a King Cake. Overall, not a bad experience -- just not quite the Mardi Gras moment I was hoping for. Next year, I'll probably seek out a bakery that leans into the full King Cake tradition...because if I'm chasing the thrill of finding a tiny plastic baby in my dessert, I want to earn that victory properly. If the baby isn't going in the cake, just let me know up front so I can manage my expectations (and my Mardi Gras excitement) accordingly.

The place to order or get a great variety of tempting sweet treats for any time, but especially for…read morecelebrations. Today, in search of two different birthday treats, I decided on cupcakes and a cheesecake. Luckily, the items I decided on are always available to purchase, and there's no pre-ordering required. Generally, the service is quick here as long as you take a number when you enter the bakery. Lots of ideas for sweet holidays, hostess gifts, or stocking stuffers. A fun, festive atmosphere with holiday decor, you can't help but be in the Christmas spirit here at PA Bakery.

Very welcoming atmosphere. The staff is very attentive and kind. We tried the baklava cheesecake,…read moreit was very creamy and not too sweet.

This was my second visit to Dalicia -- my first was for dessert (which unfortunately didn't win me…read moreover), and this time my adventure buddy was set on giving their dinner menu a try. Menu unseen, expectations unclear...so off we went! Knowing from past experience that the restaurant can feel drafty, I arrived layered up and ready for a cozy-but-practical evening on a cold February night. We walked in around 6pm without a reservation and were seated without issue as we were the only two people inside other than folks working. We started with the flatbread appetizer (feta, spinach, artichoke, mozzarella, mushrooms, peppers, scallions, turkey pepperoni on flaky pastry - $8), and honestly -- this was the highlight of the night. The pastry was thin and crisp, piled generously with toppings, and finished with what tasted like a garlicky sauce that brought everything together beautifully. Light, flavorful, and genuinely delicious. In hindsight, I should have just ordered a second one and called it dinner while things were still making me do the happy food dance. For my entrée, I ordered the Turkey Pesto Crepe ($12.25), described as sliced turkey, mushrooms, tomatoes, provolone mozzarella cheese, and sun-dried tomato pesto. On paper, this sounded fantastic -- a combination that should have delivered distinct flavors and textures. Unfortunately, everything blended together into one uniform consistency, and the individual ingredients didn't stand out the way I had hoped. It wasn't inedible -- I just lost interest after a few bites because nothing felt memorable. My adventure buddy ordered the Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage) ($18.95), described as cabbage stuffed with beef, onions, and rice, served with potatoes (his choice instead of rice). Again, the ingredients sounded promising, but the overall experience landed in the "fine" category -- nothing wrong, but nothing particularly exciting either. The potatoes fell into the same space: acceptable, but lacking seasoning or personality that might elevate the dish. We paired dinner with Pepsi Zero ($2.25 each -- note for fellow Diet Pepsi fans, they don't carry it here). Total for the evening came to about $55 including tip. It may simply not be my flavor style, but I'm always glad to support local and try something new.

Desserts Etc is awesome, incredible homemade desserts. We got the Chocolate Silk Pie and a Granola…read moreCake Cup with M&Ms. The products were very good. The counter area where you order gets very crowded and can cause other customers to get mad at you... Not too much space to sit and eat outside, but PLENTY of space on the deck and outside. We love Desserts Etc. Their Desserts are top notch!

The sweets are absolutely gorgeous and yummy. The bakery also has sandwiches and salads to go…read more Service was right on. Beautiful place!

This place is so nostalgic for me, as a kid my parents would take me to get rainbow popcorn. This…read moreplace is tucked in a shopping strip if you blink you may miss it. They have a lot of flavors that you can sample before you buy. The most popular is a buttery, salty movie popcorn called Quack Attack. They have sweet flavors like Fruity Pebbles and classics like ranch. They also sell classic candies & hot cocoa bombs...Im sure you're wondering why 3 stars?.. As a first-time patron, It was off-putting to enter a business where the owner is having a loud conversation about his preference for politics.

Great selection, very friendly staff. Would frequent if I lived closer! Apparently dill pickle is…read moretheir most popular cheddar based popcorn.

The golden whisk is a place I would gladly break my diet for! Everything is delicious and you can't…read morego wrong with a ooey gooey cinnamon bun. The smell upon entering is heavenly and irresistible.

For our wedding we ordered and assortment of desserts from around York and Lancaster from local…read morebakeries. We had a tough time finding a Macaron we liked and ventured to The Golden Whisk after trying 4 previous bakeries and were pleasantly surprised. The baker explained they make their Macarons with White Chocolate Ganache, but they would make a few samples with other filling if I could come back next week (I, the bride do not like chocolate). So we left this day with bellies full of other sweets (highly recommend the lemon bar and a Chai Tea Latte) and waited a week to return. We came back the following Saturday to pick-up a sample, to our surprise there was not one but multiple samples with non-chocolate ganache filling (amazing) AND the baker hand wrote on each to make sure we knew what we were trying. We were very happy with the the samples and moved forward with ordering a Macaron Tower for our Wedding with the Chai (cream colored) and Cookies & Cream flavors (black & white colored).... TO DIE FOR, these flavors were BETTER than the samples and we didn't event try either of these flavors previously! We highly recommend The Golden Whisk for your next event or just stop by to grab yourself a drink and a pastry (we are from southern York it's work the drive).

Mummert Chocolates is a second-generation local chocolate shop. The son of the founders now runs…read morethe little shop. He juggles selling chocolate and making them fresh for customers. Having a sweet tooth, I enjoyed the milk chocolate caramels and milk chocolate turtle. It's the perfect ratio of pecan, caramel, and chocolate.

Super friendly and helpful owners. Love the display of chocolate in the cases. Wide selection of…read morechocolates and chocolate covered things like nuts, pretzels, cherries, coffee beans and marshmallows. The chocolate covered cherries are phenomenal and probably the best I've ever had. The coffee beans are addicting also. I had the chocolate covered marshmallow too, which is soooo good! Chocolate prices are astronomical right now, but don't let that stop you from stopping in to grab a couple sweet treats to satisfy that sweet tooth.

First Impressions! WOW ! Not your typical Ice Cream parlor! It has an interesting take on soft…read moreserve where you choose your flavor from hard ice cream and then add your fruit choice! They put it into a special machine and whip you up one of the creamiest fruit flavored ice cream cone or dish ever! The girls working the counter are very friendly and happy to help and answer your questions! They informed me that it was slow when they opened up last year but it won't be slow for long! I had the Tropical and brought home a pint of Mango! Creamy Deliciousness! This Ice Cream Lover will be returning gotta try more! BTW Toppings are Always Free and Include Rainbow Sprinkles Chocolate Sprinkles Toasted Coconut Graham Cracker

What a fun and interesting take on ice cream. They take hard ice cream and mix in fruit and smash…read moreit through a machine to turn it into soft ice cream. It was the first time we had something like this and it was amazing. Definitely worth the trip.

Such a great little place! We stopped in and grabbed some treats to go: pistachio baklava, rice…read morepudding, and we were graciously given a Kataifi and cream. All 3 were delightful! We can't wait to go back!