Love this place. Specifically for the cakes. The celebration cakes are not only beautifully…read moredecorated, but the cake and the buttercream frosting are excellent. The frosting is particularly good, I am a big fan of traditional buttercream and this is right up my alley. The holiday themed items are super fun, excellent host gifts if you're heading to someone's house, or for the kids. Great prices too. And-there's bread, muffins, and rolls for those who need that kind of thing.

Have bought pies for holidays here for many years. This year I bought a pumpkin pie for…read moreThanksgiving when we cut into it totally inedible somebody over spiced horribly. It tasted metallic. I will never do business here again and I'm sure I'm not the only person on Thanksgiving to have got this pie, considering it was probably baked in a whole batch

Today was my first visit to the Troy location. I arrived at 630am and parked directly out front on…read morethe street. There were three staff members behind the counter. One woman helped me pick a 10 Inch vanilla cake from the cooler. I also ordered two cupcakes beautifully decorated with happy birthday pics on top. While she piped a custom message onto the cake another woman helped me pick a pound and a half of assorted cookies. The selection was massive donuts pastries cookies cakes bread the list keeps going. Total order was $56 and my coworkers were very satisfied with the treats.

Still loving this place. You come, you buy, you eat, you smile, you love too. It's just that simple…read moremy friends. Service is always great, answering any questions with a smile. Walk in the door and smell all the goodness. You can't leave here waiting to open that delicately wrapped box of joy.

Delicious vegan cake and even though I was warned twice they couldn't do much design due to…read morefrosting consistency, it was beautiful AND tasty. The cupcakes were not great, though. I ordered both lemon and vanilla and they both tasted the same. Frosting was hard even at room temperature, and tasted like straight butter. Cake made up for it though--very moist.

Absolutely so elated with the outcome of my order. My husband and I got married August 16th, and I…read morewas very set on tiramisu as it's my absolute favorite. They had recommended to me a tiramisu cake instead of a sheet pan traditional tiramisu, and I couldn't have been happier. She was so kind, and knew exactly what I wanted and definitely delivered. The location itself is so cute and open, and very easy to get to. Overall so very grateful to everyone involved, and will definitely be back. (10inch cake pictured)

I'm so sorry to admit that I haven't been here in years! I used to come regularly with my Nonna as…read morea kid. I'm so glad that I decided to visit again! This place is the best of the best! It's cute inside and the service was friendly and informative. They let me know that EVERYTHING, even the puff pastry is made in house!!! Very impressive! I bought a couple glazed donuts to make up for the horrible pastry and donuts that I had this week from elsewhere. I'm so glad I did because they were fresh made and moist and the glaze was still wet! If nothing else they made was good, I would go back just for the glazed donuts! But everything is great so let's keep chatting! I originally decided to drive there to get the cinnamon bread that I remember as a kid. Unfortunately they were sold out. But they did have what they called Easter bread, which is s rich egg loaf, similar to Challah with red and golden raisins in it and the dough is lemon flavored. I bought a loaf of that and brought it home and made epic French toast with it! I highly suggest you do the same! I also tried their spinach pastry and "pizza" pastry, delicious! All the dough here just melts in your mouth without leaving a leathery film on your tongue which means it's real pastry made with butter! I have thus resigned myself to the fact that I will be gaining weight soon due to the frequency in which I plan to keep visiting this place haha!

I ordered a bday cake for my husband a few months ago. I asked for chocolate frosting with very…read morecolorful decorations - balloons, confetti, writing, etc. I emphasized bright colors. My daughter picked it up & I was shocked to see no color at all. Tan balloons (tan balloons???), tan writing, tan piping. It was completely washed out & boring. The opposite of what I ordered. Too late to fix it so we served it. It was disgusting. We couldn't eat it & had to throw it out. We went out for ice cream instead. We went to Hannaford for a bday cake this weekend. It was full of color and delicious for a third of the price. Will never order here again.

I've been to The Placid Baker a couple of times over the years (a Troy farmers market fav, iykyk)…read more Today, I could smell the fresh baking bread from way down the block and thought to myself I need to go in there again how do I pass that up? This place is really cool. You're able to see all the baking happening behind the counter. The staff is so friendly. Fresh made pizzas are made multiple times daily, and the pastry assortment is great. A true staple establishment of Downtown Troy!

Oh my this gem of a place is delightful! Filled with individuals who have laminated like bakers of…read moreyesterday! The pizza for the superbowl was worth the cost indeed. There are so many delicious offerings...service is outstanding! Intimate setting, the goodness is tremendous!! Check out the pictures...

A long-time favorite, Bella Napoli is a true local gem…read more Sandwiches are fantastic, really scratches the itch for a good Italian mix. We love coming for breakfast, which is hot, fast, delicious, and reasonably priced (even these days). Home fries are to die for and their lattes are just as good as fancier spots in the area (and won't break the bank). Of course, you can't go to Bella Napoli without checking out their Italian pastries, cookies, and other baked goods. Our favorites include the turtle cheesecake, chocolate dipped cookies, cannolis and pasticchiotti. Danish, breads, and turnovers are also excellent. The service is always efficient and friendly. Can be tough to score a spot at the counter, but we always feel cozy and at home when we do.

Normally, I love Bella Napoli. They usually have amazing pastries, and their Valentine's Day…read moreselection looked especially tempting. I picked up two Valentine's Day cookies, a lobster tail, and two large cannolis--items I've enjoyed from them in the past. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark. The lobster tail was soggy and lacked the crisp crunch I normally expect, and the cannolis were also soggy. That was especially disappointing because those are usually my favorites. The Valentine's Day cookies looked cute, but underneath the frosting they were dry and pretty flavorless. I really wanted to love everything, especially since I've had such great experiences here before, but this time the quality just wasn't there. I'm hoping this was just an off day, because I know how good Bella Napoli can be.

I ordered a smash cake for my baby's first birthday. It was supposed to be different shades of…read morecream. The cake I got somehow included... mauve. I wish I could include pictures. I really have no idea where they got the idea to add a purple-pink color to the mix.

Best bakery in the NY capital region. During my time in Albany, I've been to a lot of bakeries. I…read morecame to Sweet Elevation 3 times in just 2 weeks. I don't remember when I had a more perfect chocolate cupcake, each time I've come here, the quality and service are perfect! Consistency and good service is what I look for. The attention to detail, hospitality, and kindness from Christian, the young man who works there, is exceptional. As I wrote before, the bakery shares the parking lot with the Yemeni coffee shop Shibam next door. The Yemeni coffee is just perfect with Sweet Elevation's treats, so don't miss this spot if you visit next door. I hope they can work out on doing something together. I've gotten hooked on Sweet Elevation's chocolate cupcakes. I'm having one as I write this review (these really are the freshest and best chocolate cupcakes) with some Yemeni coffee from next door - who knew how perfectly they go together. I'm very picky when it comes to cupcakes, and these are so soft, fresh, moist, fluffy, with perfect frosting with the sprinkles! Each time! It's really cute inside the cafe. What I'm most picky about is service, and I'm impressed with Christian, he's a respectful gentleman, knowledgeable, and really helpful with recommendations. Responsible, helpful, paying attention, intelligent. People my age often complain about the younger generation, they should meet Christian, our world's future is bright with young people like this. Good luck whatever you do Christian, and may you continue to shine as you do now always! Amen!

I would say the pies are good. Found this in Troy Farmers Market. The bacon egg and cheese warm…read morePie is really good. The crust is thin and with crisp. Something you should try. It's small just too small For the $6 price. But worth the try.

The best French crueler I've ever had, and it's gluten free! The hand pies are to die for, and…read moredon't get me started on the tortes. Just incredible all around. Amazing service as well, very quick and the lady in front was very nice and helpful.