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.

My first time visiting Anna Rose Bakery & Coffee Shop. A delightful bakery with lots of treats,…read moreincluding gluten-free cupcakes, muffins, cookies, and brownies. Excellent personal service in a chic little shop.

I walked by Ana Rose's bakery shop on my way to get coffee somewhere else. I peaked in and saw the…read morecase and thought everything looked delicious. The coffee shop I chose didn't really have a great food selection, so on my way back I popped in. It was early in the morning, so I assume most of the offerings weren't out, but the cupcakes and muffins all looked and smelled amazing. I opted for a blueberry muffin, and it was delicious! Service was quick and friendly.

The place to be on Fridays is West Shore Farmers Market, an excellent community place to shop for…read morefresh food and support local businesses. Our usual stops are Buchanan Hollow for prepared foods, Country Gourmet for salads, R. G. Rimmers for fresh meats, and Keplers Seafood for fresh fish. The West Shore Farmers Market is a great local, casual place to shop. The vendors we visit are all welcoming, thankful & friendly.

The West Shore Farmer's Market is actually so cool!!!! Just went for the first time yesterday and…read morewas really impressed. It was larger than the Harrisburg downtown one and reminded me of Reading Terminal in Philly (less crowded but still lots of options). There's also tons of parking all surrounding the building. The upstairs section has small specialty shops; the lower level is full of food vendors -- from produce to fresh pasta to tacos to pizza to pierogies to quiches. They also even had plant stands and floral arrangements. I got 1.5lbs of fresh made spinach fettuccine from Fasta & Ravioli, two very tasty bagels from Bagel Lovers (foccacia flavored and everything egg bagels--both were SO delicious and a great texture; they also had tons of other varieties like pumpernickel, onion, and blueberry, all made fresh daily and for a very reasonable price -- I think I paid something around $3 for my two bagels). I could've spent tons more time there but unfortunately was just stopping by after running an errand in the area. Needless to say, I will be back!!

I visit this dunkin often because I drive by it for work & each visit the employees are quick &…read morepolite. The drink always tastes the same & i enjoy the Strawberry dragonfruit lemonade. The store also appears to be clean.

Red head employee he is very disrespectful to employees and customers he stands around on his phone…read moredoesn't do his job when it's very busy he tells everyone to do everything while he stands there

We had such a great dining experience at Watershed Pub! It was our first time there, and it…read moredefinitely lived up to its reputation. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was awesome, and our bartender/server Morgan was fantastic. Her personality and presence made the experience even better. She was friendly, engaging, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit. She had multiple tables and nothing changed in her approach. We truly enjoyed our time there and will definitely be back and we will hope that Morgan is working! We are going to ask for her. Highly recommend!

Great little spot. Katie was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

Great central PA brunch spot that is busy because of their food and vast options…read more They firstly have an array of coffee choices with various flavors and styles of coffee. The flavors change with the seasons. They display these flavors on a chalk board as well as their specials for the day on hand written posters on the wall - great personal touch. As far as the food, the creme brulee french toast was a genius twist on brunch. The custard was very nice and creamy. The veggie skillet and the avocado toast were also delicious savory eats for brunch. The cutest part was the little shelf of miniature items they had for sale such as little cacti at the entrance. If you are interested in collecting little trinkets, bring cash!

Stopped here for a quick bite on a long road trip. Got a drink and the ham breakfast burrito and it…read morewas good. Didn't come with anything else but for a $20 meal. I doubt I'd return.

Neighborhood Power Outages staff shortages limiting seating! It didn't stop this team from…read moreperforming! Grace our server was very patient and professional. The food came out hot and Flavorful. I had the FARMHOUSE HASH Two cage-free eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, bacon, avocado, house-roasted onions and tomatoes, Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Served with our whole-grain artisan toast. This is a large portion couldn't finish. My wife had a MULTIGRAIN PANCAKE We've gotta warn you: these beauties are beyond big - they are humongous! Choose your stackage accordingly from: Plain, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Banana Granola Almond Crunch, Carrot Cake & Pecan. She chose the plain this time wit a side of extra crispy bacon

My stepdad requested First Watch for Father's Day breakfast this year (2026), and since it was his…read morefirst visit, we happily made the plan. Knowing Father's Day would probably be busy, I decided to do my homework ahead of time. Before we even left the house, I used First Watch's online "Check In" feature to get our name on the list while we were driving there. The website estimated a 10 to 20 minute wait and instructed us to let the hostess know when we arrived. Perfect! Or so I thought... About 15 minutes later, we walked through the doors...into absolute chaos. The lobby was PACKED with people waiting for tables despite the fact that roughly half the dining room appeared to be sitting empty. I squeezed my way through the crowd, made it to the hostess stand, gave her my name and mentioned that I'd already checked in online. "Great," she said. "It'll be 20 to 25 minutes." Wait...what? So the online check-in that said we'd be waiting 10 to 20 minutes...didn't actually accomplish anything? If I'd known we'd still be waiting another half hour after arriving, we honestly would have chosen somewhere else that accepted reservations or true call-ahead seating. The online check-in created expectations that simply weren't met. About 20 minutes later, we were finally seated. Unfortunately, things didn't improve. We sat for another 15 minutes before our waitress stopped by to take drink orders. We decided to order all of our food immediately because we weren't confident we'd see her again anytime soon. Good decision! The coffee arrived fairly quickly. The water...tap water, not fancy water, not bottled water, not water that required any preparation other than being put into a glass bottle and carried to the table, showed up about 10 minutes later. Here's what we ordered: Million Dollar Bacon ($6.29) - four slices of hardwood-smoked bacon glazed with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and syrup. This was absolutely phenomenal! If nothing else, order this (or learn to make it at home so you can avoid an excessive wait at First Watch to eat it). Sweet, smoky, just enough heat...this absolutely lived up to the hype! Power Wrap ($11.49) - egg whites, turkey, spinach, mushrooms and mozzarella in a sun-dried tomato basil tortilla with fresh fruit. The wrap itself was really good. The fruit was a mixed bag. The grapes were great, but the pineapple was still hard and noticeably underripe. At this point in the meal, I wasn't surprised and definitely wasn't going to try to get it fixed. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes ($13.29) - these were also really good. The lemon curd completely stole the show and made the pancakes. The menu advertised seasonal berries, which turned out to be strawberries. They were perfectly fine, though I probably would have expected blueberries this time of year. The Works Omelet (FREE BECAUSE THE ORDER WAS NOT CORRECT) - this was my stepdad's Father's Day breakfast. He ordered it WITHOUT onions. It arrived with EXTRA onions. By that point, our waitress had disappeared again, so rather than wait another 20 minutes for a remake, I flagged down another employee near the kitchen. I explained that we'd waited long enough already and simply wanted the omelet removed from the bill instead of remade. To their credit, they handled that professionally and removed it without any argument. While I had someone's attention, I also requested plates for the Million Dollar Bacon appetizer that had been sitting on our table for about 15 minutes and asked if my mom's meal could please be brought out since everyone else's food had already arrived quite a while earlier. Our final bill came to just over $44 after tax and tip. Even after everything that happened, I still left our waitress a 25% tip. It was Father's Day, the restaurant was clearly overwhelmed, and I try to assume people are doing the best they can with what they've got. That said...it was obvious something wasn't working. Whether they were understaffed, overwhelmed by the Father's Day crowd, or simply having an off day, the entire experience felt disorganized from beginning to end. The online check-in wasn't accurate, service was painfully slow, food came out at different times, one meal was prepared incorrectly, and our server disappeared for long stretches throughout the meal. Ironically, the food itself was actually pretty good. If I were reviewing only the Million Dollar Bacon, it would easily earn five stars. Unfortunately, restaurants are more than just food. For me, the overall experience matters just as much. There are simply too many excellent local breakfast and brunch spots to justify returning after an experience like this. I'm glad my stepdad's omelet was removed from the bill, and I appreciate that the staff made that right, but I left more frustrated than impressed. First Watch may have just had a really bad Father's Day. But based on my first experience, I don't think I'll be back to find out.

Best desserts in the area. Dustin will make anything your heart desires and is so professional!! My…read moreson literally loved his carrot cake, the cream cheese icing was perfect!!! I've had the funfetti cupcakes, Nutella cheesecake, strawberry shortcake, and Reese's pieces brownies from them and they have all been incredible! Dustin will be the one I go to for all of my bakery needs!!!

From the owner: Custom cakes and baked goods available for delivery read more

Not sure why the reviews aren't more stars. I do agree the prices are bit high, but they have many…read moreinteresting and unique offerings and the flavors are very bold. I tried a bunch of different things here. Also, the counter staff were very helpful when I asked them for advice. Note: This is inside the Capital City Mall

Foods good but not that good when you always fuck up my orders! Tired of spending $50 only to get…read moreback to the office and notice y'all continuously miss paid for items. If you try to call it just rings and rings and rings. So - you get a one star. Do better. Bad first impressions.