This place was packed Saturday around 11:30, but didn't take too long to get our food. This bakery…read morehas been here forever and by the amount of people and the amazing food, they will be there for much longer. We got the breakfast sandwich that was amazing, ham and cheese croquet, cinnamon rolls that was huge and the guava and cheese pastry. Very small inside. But everyone just shuffled to make room for each other.

A while back while visiting Tampa, I had two foodie goals. One of them is to acquire Cuban pastries…read morefrom the 1915 La Segunda Bakery. They have four locations, and we went to the one in the Ybor City Historic District. La Segunda is an institution for Cuban bread and pastries, baking 18K loaves daily and ships nationwide via Goldbelly. Our niece's BF is Cuban, and he said buy anything with guava. In the box (see photo), we bought two each of guava flip (kind of a folded tart or empanada), guava turnover, and guava flip with cream cheese. All of them are delicious! I like the flaky guava turnovers the most even though they didn't survive the transportation across the country in my backpack as well as some of the others. Even though slightly crumbly, still yummy! I also bought butter cookies, sold by the pound. Those are relatively ordinary; I'll skip those in the future. Next time, we are carrying Cuban sandwiches home! I really wish I carried them home. I was having Cuban sandwich withdrawal. This location is older but functional; there isn't seating. Their customers know what they want, and everything moves FAST. If it's your visit (like it was for us), I suggest looking at the menu online to know what to order. The service is friendly, even though I can tell he was a bit exasperated that I didn't just yell out my order and I asked questions. I honestly don't fault him. Busy places have their own pace, and the customers are the ones to keep up. That's perfectly ok.

We got the guava croissant, coffee cake muffin, blueberry muffin, oatmeal cookie, and butterscotch…read morecrème brûlée croissant. They were all amazing and fresh. The butterscotch crème brûlée croissant was my favorite!

After a long time wanting to go, we checked out State Flour by preordering. Too bad they were out…read moreof the chocolate croissant but snagged the guava and pistachio ones! They were huge and priced to match. Having been to France where they are a few euros, it feels inconceivable to pay $10 for a croissant but perhaps it's like getting 2. Yes, I would get it again but sticker makes it a treat opposed to a regular buy...sorry that's my one knock. Good lamination of the pastry dough with a cream filling made it both a great breakfast or snack treat to share. The pistachio crusted was wonderful. Guava cream even pleased a friend who tried our bounty. Service was pleasant but we didn't interact much since it was boxed and ready to go. Nice bakery with more goodies that we may need to try next time. Parking was easy and had a cool vibe. Can feel their passion. See hand in pic for size! Enjoy!

This place makes me mad... I'll go in for 1 cookie and leave with a whole bag of desserts and…read morecoffee. If you like sweets, beware, you might just buy everything. They might seem a bit pricey (i'll spend $25 easily on their specialty cookies and coffee) but it's worth the price IMO. Especially when you have places like crumbl cookie charging $5 for an underbaked cookie. The service is everything, every person I've ever dealt with here has been very welcoming and generally tend to remember us when we come in :) Make sure to get there pretty early, as they do tend to sell out of all the popular desserts and there's always open street parking in front of the shop in you go early :)

Nicely decorated inside with great service. They have a few seats available if you want to sit…read moreinside. I tried the blackberry lavender and zagnut cupcakes. Both cupcakes were fluffy with smooth buttercream that had strong flavors that weren't too sweet.

Is it truly possible to fall in love at first sight (bite)? I'd say yes! I think I've found my new…read morefavorite find of the year and I'm eager to come back. Paris Baguette has EVERYTHING I love. Cake. Latte. Bread. Pastries. What more can a woman ask for???!!! I was already swooning over the photos and menu options seen on Yelp and Google, but TASTING is BELIEVING and now I'm so glad that I can say it's everything I hoped it would be. It's like a little piece of Paris right here in Tampa! (I've been). So I've come for cake, stayed for latte and quiche, and because why not, threw in the salad so that lunch and dinner is taken care of, too! Okay, first off...what I got. The quiche is light and airy, and is basically a croissant with quiche filling instead of a quiche slice. I love croissants, so this was a nice treat for me that I could hold in my hand. The Salted Caramel Latte I thought was pretty unique, because yes, there's a PRETZEL on top of it (which I plucked off and ate the first thing when I got it. Tasted rich and delicious, and was a great companion for my food. Now, usually I don't bat so much as an eye for a salad, but that Korean beef salad looked fresh and yummy, and it would definitely take care of dinner for the day because, why not, while I'm out? It was a decent size too, not too filling, with a good variety of veggies such as cukes, carrots, tomatoes, on top of mixed greens with Korean beef, which was the only heavy thing on the salad so you don't feel weighed down. It's great to know if you're watching your waist line or caloric intake, Paris Baguette has you covered with no problem as the nutrition facts are listed on the menu so you can make an informed choice. Of course, their cakes are so good, you wouldn't help but want to indulge. Which brings me to my final point. When I saw MOCHA CAKE on the menu, I thought, OMG I have to have it!!! It's EVERYTHING I could want and more and I must ask WHY ISN'T MOCHA CAKE MORE OF A THING NOW???? The sponge cake was light and airy like a coffee cloud as was the buttercream, not too sweet, rounding out my whole meal in nice elegant, finish. The shop itself is cute, but Muffin and I ate outside since the outside area is dog friendly. It reminds me of those open-air cafes in Europe, especially in Paris, elevating my lunch experience with my dog. The staff is super nice and welcoming on approach, too. It's a bit of a drive for me, but it's really not THAT bad depending on when I go and the business hours help, too. I can't wait to go back and make this a regular spot whether I just want a tasty healthy lunch, or I seek to indulge!

The coffee was okay. A bit bitter for my taste buds. They use Lavazza coffee, which is not a…read morepersonal fav. The barista misread my order and made my hot latte, iced. After letting them know, he continued to prioritize other orders ahead of my remake. The pastry selection was large. Some incredible looking croissants, with many flavors. I held together my self control and didn't try one this time. They have many cakes also, beautiful, but at a hefty price. The bathrooms were very clean but were out of toilet paper and when mentioned to the staff, they said someone else would take care of it and blew it off. Meanwhile people were using paper towels and disposing of waste in the trash cans... gross to look at, as the trash was overflowing..and smelly They have a larger parking lot in the plaza and many outdoor tables with umbrellas, as well as indoor. The rewards program is nice. If you download the app and sign up you get a free pasty with any purchase

As the Senior Lead Wedding Coordinator for an exquisite wedding venue in Lithia, Florida, I…read morerecently had the pleasure of meeting with Melissa for a wedding cake tasting, a service we proudly offer as part of our all-inclusive wedding packages. From the moment we sat down, Melissa was knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive, creating a custom tasting experience tailored specifically to our needs. The presentation and setup at Alessi Bakery alone are a true wow-factor experience -- simply walking in sets the tone for something special. Melissa's professionalism, creativity, and passion for her craft made it clear that she will be an exceptional fit for our couples and their cake and dessert needs. We are excited to partner with Alessi Bakery and look forward to creating sweet, memorable experiences for our clients for years to come. ~Torrie Fagan with Lithia Acres

This European-style food market is a Tampa staple and a must stop by when in the area. They have…read moreexpanded its location to serve its clientele more effectively but never missing the welcoming-warmth. Food / drinks -- From the delicious deli to the delectable desserts and cakes, this place has it all. They even have a full liquor bar. Ambiance / service -- Buzzing with people of all ages. The energy is engaging, vibrant and welcoming.

beautiful scene, kind of overwhelming at first and the table size is a bit small but the food is…read morebeautiful, I got a breakfast platter and strawberry shortcake and I enjoyed every bite.

Consistently good…read more Some items are a bit overpriced. I order on Uber Eats alot from here.

Might be the best salted chocolate chip cookies In the city! It's massive, it's warm, and it is…read moreperfectly salted. The Armature location will always be my favorite with quick service and easily accessible from any of the parking areas. 10/10 recommend!

The desserts looked amazing and the cookies were rich and flavorful, but some items felt overly…read moresweet for my taste. Service was friendly

Great restaurant for brunch! Everyone in our group loved their food. I ordered the Greek Dip…read moreSandwich, and it was easily one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The whipped feta and baklava coffee cake were highlights as well. Our server, Yasmin, was fantastic. She was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience even more enjoyable with her excellent service and recommendations. The inside can get a little loud when it's busy, but they also have a covered patio with plenty of shaded seating, which is a great option if you prefer a quieter atmosphere. I definitely recommend making a reservation, as the restaurant gets quite busy. Parking is limited, but they offer valet service, which is very convenient during peak hours.

I had the "BENEDICT". It was Meh... biscuits and bacon were hard! I did enjoy the side salad…read more Thank goodness. After paying for valet and a tip, this is what was left behind. Issue was never mentioned or addressed. It could have been easily fixed and I would have never known it happened. NOT cool!