Absolutely, the best bakery. Not only in the Valrico-Brandon area, but Florida in general…read more The environment is always very lively here, and the food is delicious. I love spending my time viewing all the beautiful pastries in the glass case while I wait for, quite honestly, the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had to be prepared. Moreno's will always have my business. Hot, fresh, food: Made with love. Not to mention the orange juice only has one ingredient.

My favorite bakery in the Tampa Bay area! They literally…read morehave everything you could ask for in a bakery. The ambiance of a pretty general- seating if you want to eat in. There is a hot food bar and the bakery space. In regard to the hot food, I have had the oxtails. I was not in love with the oxtails. They could have been more tender with a better flavor profile. The bakery is where it's at. Dubai brownies, danishes cakes and cookies. Come get some

We came by for some ice cream after dinner. We ordered a scoop of banana pudding, hot cakes and a…read moresmall sundae. They seem confused and said the sundae comes in one size but the menu states differently. We paid 20$ for 3 scoops of ice cream and one with Hershey syrup. The scoops have gotten smaller and the flavors are not as good as they once were. They have odd art on one side for sale and spray paint on the other side. I straightened up their book box that is full of both adult and children's books. Sadly not sure we will be back.

This Brandon Revolution Ice Cream is the few old craft ice cream companies in Bay Area. They are…read morethe few start this specialty with alcoholic, flower flavored, or bacon ice cream. It is still favorite of the local customers when the weather turn to summer hot. We got a pint of bacon porky ice cream and a pint of lavender ice cream. My wife got the spicy chocolate. All this flavors are delicious. It kind of not many ice cream store has. Overall is a good experience. The ice cream has bacon crump and lavender is my favorite. During our visit, they don't have the alcoholic ice cream.

Yum! This is my second time here. This time i decided to try the strawberry shortcake - added…read morecheesecake slice. The shaved snow melts right in your mouth, the crumbles were tasty and a perfect texture. I would say the cheesecake slice was not good.. it was dry, and grainy. Everything else was on point! Will try this again without the cheesecake. Service is always great, fast and the ambiance isn't too loud.

Shaved ice from here is so fluffy, the flavor carries really well and it's a great bite for anyone…read morelooking to cure a sweet tooth. I will add that it can be REALLY sweet depending on the flavor you get, but it can also be subtle. I really like this place. Only pulled a star away because the cheesecake add-on to my Shaved Ice was a bit stale. Just in a way as if it might have been in the fridge too long and lost its freshness. Otherwise, definitely a place I'll be back to.

What a great place for dessert! Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking off the torturous…read moreSR60 in Brandon, I wish I lived closer so I could be a regular. Inside was bright and clean and pink, with cute signs and decorations on all walls. We were immediately greeted and given the spiel since we had never been: cookies with or without frosting, cookie ice cream sandwich with flavors of your choosing, boxes of cookies, or just ice cream. I went with a sprinkle cookie with icing, and it was perfect. I love icing so sweet it makes me shudder, and makes my teeth feel like they are about to fall out, and this hit all those benchmarks. We were told that while the cookies are made in house, the ice cream is not; however, it is made by a local dairy (ice creamery?) and brought in fresh. Go here eat cookies be happy!

I thought the $3.49 brownie with fudge was better than all of the dozen cookies that I tried. Next…read moretime, I'll ask if they can heat mine up or get a fresh one out of the oven and it would be perfect. In my photos I numbered the $25.99 12 mini cookies with 1 being the best and 10 being the worst. I couldn't label the 11th cookie, but just look at the photo. I did order 2 chcolate chip cookies on the left side. I didn't try all of the cookies, but here is my ranking from best to worst: (Best) 1. Red Velvet - the icing is actually delicious 2. Birthday Cake 3. Peanut Butter 4. Pink Strawberry 5. Stuffed Oreo white chocolate 6. Stuffed Oreo milk chocolate 7. Turtle caramel chocolate 8. M&M 9. Sprinkle 10. Chocolate Chip (I ordered 2) 11. Snickerdoodle Overall, if I came back for cookies, only the top 2 were worth ordering. The brownie you should absolutely get. For any other style cookie, Bake N babes (especially chocolate chip) or Indy's cookies are the best you can get around Tampa Bay.

MOUTH MAGIC Happens here! Stop right now....push directions…read moreand go to Moon Mountain immediately! There is so much to try at this treasure shop! Are you feeling like a power bowl, a coffee, a vape, a matcha, Kratom, kava....it's all here! Not only is it here, it is delicious and served up by an awesome team led by a very cool owner. I have always disliked matcha (and I've tried it all over the world...) I mentioned that to the owner and he said "Nooooooo- you've not had it made the right way!" And he gave me an awesome education about matcha. Even shared the one he was making so I could experience it the way God intended....with an "ahhhhh" , a smile, and a chocolate cold foam mustache! Perfection! It didn't taste like dirt, it tasted like a chocolate covered strawberry in liquid form! We intended to pop in for a coffee, stayed for a coffee, a matcha, an education, and the cool vibes put out by the folks here. They actually talk, smile, laugh and joke with their new friends (aka. customers) which is a very nice change from some places you go these days. Thanks so much for the magical mouth magic Moon Mountain...we will be back soon! You have created a Lunartic!

The coolest chill spot in Brandon! Coffee was great, staff were extremely friendly, and the vibes…read morehit this became a new remote work spot for us but they also have a ton of fun events to attend.

While this restaurant is well known for its sweet desserts, I decided to try their bento box for…read morethe first time -- specifically the chicken bento box -- and I was pleasantly surprised. The box came well-assembled: white rice topped with teriyaki chicken, garnished with rice seasoning, a side of noodles also seasoned with rice seasoning, a salad with dressing, and two pieces of fried gyoza. The gyoza were the highlight for me -- crispy and quite good. Overall, the ensemble made for a satisfying, no-fuss meal. Simple, decent, and I wouldn't hesitate to order it again. The ambiance is where this place really adds some personality. One corner of the restaurant is dedicated to DIY painting activities, making it a great spot for creative types or families. On the other side, there are claw machines for those feeling lucky enough to win a stuffed toy. It gives the place a lively, playful energy that sets it apart from your average dining spot. Service was good. All in all, a fun place for an easy, enjoyable meal

First thing I noticed walking in was the painting pottery corner??? So precious. Looks like…read moresometimes they have figured you can paint and there's a whole section of DIY paint materials. Very cute addition. Makes it more of a "third place" vibe. Three claw machines at $1/play is dangerous too. I might have to try for a gengar. I got the iced latte and it was over $8 for a regular size which is wild but this is a dessert spot, not a cafe, so I'm not mad at it. It's very creamy. Tastes like melted ice cream (not a bad or good thing). Plan on trying dessert another time.

Great cheesecake!!…read more We had the Reese's and Strawberry Shortcake cheesecake slices and the Biscoff dessert cup. The cheesecake was thick, creamy and rich. The strawberry shortcake had cake on the bottom with strawberries and a drizzle on top. Very satisfying. The Reese's was very good with peanut butter and chocolate on top. Nice chunks of Reese's throughout. The dessert cup was sooooo good. It is a creamier no bake filling with crust crumbles on the bottom layered with caramel and biscoff cookies. It was very big and filling. Service was quick and friendly. Selection was good for late on a Saturday. Inside is small with a couple tables and a bar in the back.

Easy to find in a large plaza with plenty of parking. The quaint bakery shop is perfect to grab and…read morego, or sit and enjoy some nice AC down time with a yummy dessert. Cute interior ambiance with frenchie artwork, as come to find out in talking to the owner she loves frenchies =) Service was pleasant and we appreciated when she helped us when we had a hard time deciding on the final 2 options... so glad we went with her recommendation of the biscoff pie as she knocked it out of the park with that! The other was the Sunday cheesecake, also so so good. Each slice about $9 and tasted ahhmazimg! Dense, full of flavor and a good portion size. However I usually like bigger portions but cheesecake is my favorite dessert so I may be somewhat selfish in this area lol. To answer the magic question if we'd return, I'm happy to say since this is down the street from our Sunday services, as a cheesecake lover I will have no choice but to happily support this small business spot with big flavor!!

So walking pass this place first thing I saw was the sign that said Fried Oreos, Fried Cheesecake,…read moreFried Twinkies, Fried Brownies... I seriously talked myself into walking pass it as I kept looking saying OMG You do not have all this goodness right here.. they laughed at me and say come on you gotta try it.. I said nooooo I can't it's not what I walked in this mall for. I continued to the clothing store across from them but leaving out I had to pass Remo's so guess what we found each other and I couldn't pass up those Oreos.. They were everything I thought it was going to be. Sam was working behind the register she was amazing, super sweet and helpful she made sure to go over the menu with and all the extra things i could add. She was working with another gentlemen who was preparing the order. He was delightful very pleasant he really made it extra hard when I was passing by he kept saying "why not" You won't regret it" Listen if you're wanted a super nice treat while shopping in the Brandon Town Center Mall you should definitely try them out. They are right outside Books a Million, so again a place that easy to get to and leave out if you're in a rush. Sam thanks for making my afternoon feel like being at the fair, wanting nothing but the foods lol but less stressful of all the people and most importantly showing me that goodness not only comes with the items on your menu but the people like you and your staff working behind the counter. These were perfect in every way and with that added sea salt caramel drizzled on top I'm still shaking my head.

From the owner: We are located at Brandon mall. We serve delicious Funnel…read morecakes, Fried oreo’s ,Fried Brownie,Fried cheesecake,Ice cream,Boba tea, icecream Mochi,MiniMelts, Edible cookie dough and more

TURKISH KITCHEN I am always up to trying something new…read more When a close veteran friend invited me to go to lunch, I was in. He took me to one of his favorite places. It's called Turkish Kitchen and is located at 119 W Bloomingdale Ave, in Brandon, FL. I have eaten at Italian, German, Greek, Chinese, Indian and food from other cultures but not Turkish. I was not sure that the menu selections would be in keeping with my Mediterranean lifestyle but we were on our way to find out. We entered the restaurant where my friend was well known and were escorted to a reserved table. The spacious upscale restaurant already had a good crowd of luncheon diners. As I glanced at the menu selections I knew I would not be disappointed. I will quote a line from the menu. "From succulent kebabs to Turkish tea, our menu is a culinary journey you won't forget." The four page menu had selections that would appeal to the most discriminate customers. Our waitress Angel provided flawless customer service and suggestions. Our Hummus, a bowl of Lentil soup and Sarma, grape leaves stuffed with savory rice, herbs and olive oil were perfect appetizers. These were followed by a Mix Shish which consisted of Lamb, Beef and Chicken cooked to perfection. For desserts we chose Maras, a traditional Turkish ice cream with a rich chewy texture that left us wanting more. We will revisit this Turkish gem again and choose from the over fifty offerings on the menu.

It was my husband's and I 1st time dining here and I must say, EVERYTHING WAS FANTASTIC! From our…read moreserver, Zane (not sure thats her name, but it sounded like it. SORRY IF I GOT IT WRONG)...Anywho, for our APPETIZER: we had Kibbeh (ground beef with onions and peppers fried inside dough)...YUMMYYYYYY! ENTREE: Mix Shish - Chicken Shish (Chunks of skewered marinated chicken) and Lamb Adana (ground lamb with onion and peppers, basically a Shish kebab, but instead of Chunks, its ground on a skewer)...so flavorful, no complaints about those either. It comes with a yogurt base sauce(similar to Tzatziki- sauce for Gyros), grilled veggies, and salad. The grilled Serrano was spicy and I loved it! DRINKS: Turkish Coffee, Tea, & Beer. All have great flavors. Beer reminded me of a Stella Artois. DESSERT: Kunefe - it sort of looks like a small cake made of shredded dough, cheese, and topped with with the sugary syrup. OMG, TO DIE FOR! SERVICE: Great, our server was super nice and knowledgeable. We were greeted upon entering and our water cups remained filled. If you're a foodie like us, it says a lot when you never have to ask for more water. We will definitely return SOON!

I must be the only person who didn't know that Mike's Pies is hidden in an office/warehouse space…read moreon Windhorst near Falkenburg Road. They've been there for 3 years now. I was still getting their key lime pies at Winn-Dixie up until this past week. For those who are not local, they started their business in Tampa over 30 years ago. The pies can be found nationally at restaurants and grocery stores. They happened to be one of many contestants in a pie contest on GMA recently which prompted me to look up their address. They are closer than I thought. As others have said, it's hidden. Thankfully I read the reviews stating that because it still took me a while to find it. I had also read that you need to call ahead if you want something specific, or during the holiday rush for pies. I went on a whim to see what they had available. They had many frozen pies, and I believe some were being held for pick up orders. She said there was one seasonal guava cheesecake left. At that point, I didn't even really care what other flavors they had. I think they had key lime, pecan, and others. It was guava that screamed the loudest to me. It was a very quick transaction after that. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes. I kept it in the car for a while because I had other errands to run. It defrosted enough were I could pull out a slice of it and pop the rest into the freezer (yep, it can be refrozen). These cheesecakes are already pre-sliced which is very convenient. Mind you, these are larger than any of the Mike's Pies sold at grocery stores. There are 12 big slices in this cheesecake. I couldn't wait for my slice to defrost. I went ahead and ate it partially frozen. It was the best cheesecake ever! The guava is not just on top of it. It's mixed inside the cheese cake. It had guava in every bite. It ended up being so creamy towards the end as it continued to defrost. Maybe because I took my sweet time savoring each bite. I so wish this flavor was on their regular local menu. I remember seeing it on the menu at Fat Willie's Fish Camp back in September but they ran out of it. I feel like this cheesecake was meant for me to find. I will get it again whenever it's back on the local menu. This cheesecake will have to last until then.

Ordered pies well over 48 hrs in advance and was not told at any point that they are frozen solid…read more Not when I ordered and not when they were picked up. Why would I order a fresh pie for $27 and it's frozen? Why do you need 48 hrs ahead of an order if you freeze them.... Very confusing and disappointing when we ordered these for pick-up at a certain time for an event then had to cancel our event. I do want to also mention that when I called the girl was not apologetic or understanding at all and told me all that was needed was for it to sit out for an hr. We picked them up at 11 and they were out for hrs... still frozen solid.