I saw a post last month about a Valentine's Day promotion from Sweet Joy's Cakes and Desserts that…read morecould be delivered to JMU. Being the mom of a freshman who is 3hrs away learning how to navigate special days where you can't be present is new and can be a challenge. Of course I sent a care package full of treats, but I wanted her to also have something fresh. I ordered a box that came with six cupcakes, two cookies and half a dozen chocolate covered strawberries. This was a large enough box for her to share with her friends (highly doubt this happened. My girl loves sweets lol) or to keep her satisfied all weekend lol. Ordering was easy and delivery was a breeze. They checked in with me the day before to confirm the delivery time and even snapped a really cute picture of her holding her surprise. I definitely plan on visiting them in person on my next visit to the Burg. If you're looking for a few sweet treats, I'd highly recommend Sweet Joy's.

2 giant thumbs up for Sweet Joy's Cakes and Desserts! I ordered a bday cake for my student at JMU…read more Not only is the cake gorgeous and just as I requested (actually better), but is delicious (according to my kid, cuz I won't get any lol). Their communication with me the customer, and my Duke, the recipient, via email and text, was exceptional. Not only received a confirmation text that she received it, but got a picture of Duke and her surprise cake.

Excellent,specialized cupcakes from a lovely at-home store owner. Consider using this home baker…read morefor small and large orders! The chocolate cupcake was fluffy, moist, and evenly filled with chocolate ganache. The peanut butter buttercream frosting was one of the best I've had; not overly sweet and was not at all gritty! The individual boxes that the cupcakes came in were a wonderful, unexpected touch. The process for ordering and picking up the cupcakes was effortless. Brenda, the store owner, was a sweet woman who took my phone call with excitement. She walked me through her flavor profiles and gave me an affordable rate for a half dozen cupcakes. I ordered approximately 5 days before I needed to pick them up with no issues. I even gave her an approximate time I would pick them up at and she made sure to have them ready by then. On pickup day, I drove out to her home which was minutes off Route 29 (behind the CVS on Moore Rd.) Her home, including her kitchen, were immaculate and very, very clean! Just a wonderful experience all around! Please consider giving your business to a local baker!

From our first meeting with Brenda she was very interested in what my daughter wanted for her…read morewedding reception. Brenda took the time to listen to my daughter and son-n-law asking what they wanted and how she could help make their day perfect. Brenda delivered on service with perfection. The cake and cupcakes were amazing. Many of our guests commented asking who was our baker? Easy Street Bakery is and should be your only choice for cakes and cupcakes. Thank you to Brenda and Homer for being a huge part of making my daughter and son-n-laws wedding the best day ever!

Got donuts here on a Thursday morning at 8am. There is no way they were fresh, donuts tasted at…read moreleast a day old, were very stale and hard. Would not recommend going here for donuts. I'm not a fan of Krispy Kreme, but wish I would have just got them there instead.

Discovered this gem as we toured the town. Arrived as the bread came out of the oven. So delicious!…read moreYou must try them. Mexican sweet bread and sandwich rolls reminded me of my childhood home in East Los Angeles!

Would I drive 7 hours just to pick up a order from this bakery? If you hesitate even a second with…read morehow to answer, we can't be friends. I love-love-love some pastries. Scones, cookies, tarts, doughnuts, just keep the carbs and sugar coming. And upon my last visit to the Burg, I walked up on this place. Upon discovering that you have to place orders ahead of time (for a Friday/Saturday pickup), I immediately added a reminder note to place a order before returning. Thus my first interaction with the team here. Due to other commitments on Friday, and leaving early on Saturday, I knew if a Thursday pickup wasn't a option then I would not be enjoying anything. I sent a email and within 24 hours Alicia responded and graciously said they could make it work. Then, I just started clicking. 2 of this, 1 of that, wait what flavors are those? I might of been a touch hungry while ordering, but honestly that wouldn't have made a difference. Knowing the two doing the baking (take a moment to read the "About Us" page) and what they offered (e.g. butterscotch bourbon oatmeal cream pie, cinnamon streusel coffee cake, gooey butter cookies, sugar cookies-with sprinkles, strawberry lemon scones...wait, this was my order I picked up!), I came with a high level of anticipation. I walked up to the window, rang the bell, and held my breath. What if they had forgotten me? What if my order had somehow disappeared between Augusta and the Burg? What if...almost immediately Alicia opened the service window. My order was boxed and ready to go. No disrespect to the photos they share on social media handles, but that is just not enough to fully prepare one for the sight awaiting in that clear top on the box. The multi colors of the sugar cookie, the thickness and weight of the oatmeal cream pies (yes, I ordered 2), and of course the heavenly aroma of it all as one deeply inhales. To save myself the embarrassment of shamelessly eating everything like Cookie Monster in the Nabisco factory, I waited till I was alone to open this treasure trove of goodness. The butterscotch and bourbon, they go together like the final couple of a dating series finale. I am soooo glad I didn't eat a meal before this. That alone almost took me out for the afternoon. Again, the heftiness of the pie is a baking wonder. But oh the moistness (no, I am not afraid to use that word) of the pie and the creme. You don't need milk or coffee to wash it down. But I do suggest a cup of something on hand as you might choke inhaling it with such a swiftness. Then the cookie samples began. My compliment? Everything; flavor, texture, airness. My complaint? Not purchasing more. There should be a nudge that pops up on anything you only order one of that reads, "Are you sure you only want one?" But I digress. And also take a nap. Can't wait for my next order in March. I will add that they do walk up items that do not require pre order. They also have a far more extensive list of pastries (sweet and savory), breads, and custom cakes that you can order. If you are anywhere near Harrisonburg (home or passing through), treat yourself!

We are so glad we chose Bittersweet Bakery to make our wedding cake! From the start, the experience…read morewas amazing. We loved the tasting beforehand and were so impressed by how many delicious flavors there were to choose from. It made it hard to pick just a few. The baker was so easy to work with and recreated exactly the idea we had in mind for our cake. It turned out beautifully and was perfect for our wedding day. Bittersweet Bakery is such a gem in Harrisonburg, and we're so thankful they were part of our celebration.

Unique artisan bread selection! We tried a cranberry nut bread that I believe had some dried…read moreapricots and walnuts and pistachios. We all enjoyed it! I will try out more of their breads next year when I visit again.

Fabulous multi-grain baguettes that they sell at the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. They…read morefreeze well, too. Delicious!

We were looking for supper and picked a place, but by the time we found the place, found parking,…read moreand walked over, we were too hot for food. Then my Bride said "last time I was in Harrisonburg, there was this great gelato place right around here..." And it still is! The storefront is clean, bright, and smells amazing. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the gelato is fantastic. I got a double with the Bourbon Toffee Espresso and Chocolate Hazelnut. Bride got Toasted Almond Coconut sorbetto and Brown Butter Cookie dough gelato. Of course, we both tasted each other's, and they were all amazing. Doubles are $5.35 each (add $1.50 for a homemade waffle cone, which we skipped). Total was about $12 before tip, which makes it cheaper than a lot of the chain places, and all of their stuff (including a bewildering array of REALLY amazing looking baked goods) are made in-house. Might have to swing back and try a couple of those croissants for breakfast...

A great stop after dinner. Yummy!!! Great service and ambiance. Worth the stop…read more Recommended for sure.

Love a classic afternoon tea that won't break the bank? Heritage Cafe is the place. Enjoyed the…read moreFull Tea, which included unlimited tea, 3 savory sandwiches, 3 sweets, and a fresh generously sized scone (today's flavor was lemon and ginger). Seriously, these were some of the best scones I've ever had - crispy sweet outer texture, soft and fluffy on the inside, no crumbly mess like other scones. Wide selection of teas to choose from - I picked the lightly fruity Lady Grey, my husband the warm and toasty Genmaicha. And the savory sandwiches were a step up from the basic white bread standard - roast beef on a pretzel bun, tuna on a croissant, open faced cucumber, chicken with roasted red pepper spread. A lovely way to spend a late morning or early afternoon in downtown Harrisonburg.

Cute little tea spot. They do have coffee, but only drip or iced. They're more of a tearoom type…read morerather than coffee spot. Atmosphere was 10/10 with little frilly white umbrellas on the patio. Husband had the avocado toast and they nailed it! I had the hot turkey sandwich with gf bread and it was so yummy! Would definitely visit again if ever back in the area.

outstanding, can't praise them highly enough…read more real people, real food, adds variety & quality to Staunton's food scene :) :) :)

I'm late on this review by two years. I had ordered a bridal shower cake two years ago and it was…read moreamazing and delicious! Top quality all the way and worth every penny! They have so many baked goods in there, too, and I do recommend their scones! Yum! We have a baby shower coming up in a month and I will certainly order another Magdalena cake! Can't wait!!!

Holy Smokes! Awesome tasting and HUGE donuts! So good. The key lime filled donut was especially goodread more

Love Anita's! Best "big as your head" donuts!! Great local bakery. They also do delicious custom…read morecakes!