Loved. Everything. About. This. Place. We hit it when it was busy and still somehow got in and out…read morewithout chaos, which already had me impressed. We tried the egg salad, chicken salad, the viral hot cocoa with the peppermint marshmallow, plus a few bakery treats because obviously we have no self-control. That cocoa??? Unreasonably good. Like I'd go back just for that. They had kid sizes too, which is a major plus. They've got patio seating, which is always a yes, and the staff was super friendly even while moving at full-speed. It's a bit cramped inside, but everything about it is gorgeous. A quaint, charming tea room. My ONLY complaint and this is truly nit-picky is that I wish my biscuit had been warmed up. Will definitely return!

We were walking around downtown Franklin, and if I walk by a bakery,, I am going to go in and…read more"look" (and look usually means I am gonna get something "for later". I LOVE a good bakery and I am kinda spoiled by over 30 years in San Francisco, where there is a great one every few blocks. I just found all the photos on my phone and realized I had not reviewed this place from last month's mini vacation. And honestly I know we got like 4 things for 4 of us to take home and snack on for the next day or so, but I don;t recall all the things we got EXCEPT for the white almond frosted cake(slice, but in a round shape). Everyone agree it was the one to beat, and not to take the crown, but it was the one that I chose. This reminds me that I need to find all the bakeries near me now that do "cake tasting" boxes and just treat myself every once in a while!!

This bakery is unique beyond imagination. These are not your typical donuts. Somehow, they are…read moremade with 100 thin layers of dough, which gives them a light and fluffy texture and airiness. What's inside of them is even better, if you're blessed enough to try one of the icing-filled wonderful treats! Sweetened with coconut sugar, and infused with different flavors inside and out, some only on the outside, you will never forget your first taste of a Five Daughters donut. Visit their website to read about your endless choices of mouth-watering donut descriptions, and place your order at one of their many locations, one of which is bound to be close to you. And you can thank me later

Five Daughters is a cute spot for a pretty good donut…read more This location is takeout only, but the center area of The Factory has some tables and chairs. The shop is cutesy with pink walls and a little social media worthy photo op on one of the walls. Lines are hit or miss. I either walk by and nobody is there or it's a long line. I can't say service at this location has ever been noteworthy. It's more just moving people through the line. They offer mini and regular sized donuts. I love, love, love that they offer mini donuts. I've never been a big fan of their donuts, but the winter donuts may have changed my mind. My favorites have been Sugar Cookie and Gingerbread Latte. I enjoyed the buttery, flaky layers. I also grabbed an iced sugar cookie and that was delicious. For drinks they offer coffees and a case with sparkling waters, juice, and canned coffee. Five Daughters is worth a try if you find yourself near a location.

As a former employee of crumbl I know that the cookies are supposed to come out at a certain…read morestandard. These cookies came out cold. The Boston crème chocolate topping came out looking like a terd, instead of a actual Boston cream and the cream on it was chunky. The sugar was an old cookie that was probably left out for too long. The chocolate chip was very old and stale. Not impressed. Wish there was more care put into the dressing of the cookies and ensuring the freshness of the batch you are giving out to customers.

As a mom with a newborn, Crumbl is my go-to when I need a stress relief and can't leave the house…read moreor put down my little one. I adore Crumbl. Even while pregnant I would I order or go to Crumbl weekly (the one in Franklin). However, this location has let me down since it opened when ordering via food service apps such as DoorDash. Tonight was the last straw as my last three orders have either missed cookies or completely replaced cookies without my knowledge. I ordered 2 honey bun, 1 chocolate crumb, 1 chocolate chip, 1 cowboy cookie, and 1 raspberry donut. I received 3 correct cookies out of the 6 i ordered. They replaced the cookies (cowboy cookie, 1 honey bun, and the chocolate chip) that were missing with two classic pink sugar and one chocolate crumb. I contacted my Doordash driver and asked if he was aware of the change of cookies or if they told him they were low on certain types and he said no. So, this means Crumbl gave me the incorrect cookies just for the fun of it which is frustrating. As I can't leave the house often, I think this location has lost my business for a while - or until I can go in person and make sure I get what I order.

We visited this local pie shop downtown Columbia for a mid-day snack on Saturday. The exterior has…read morebeen recently painted and renovated complete with a new facade color and letters! It looks great! Upon arrival, we spotted a case of about 4-5 different pies. Some were whole pies and others had slices cut out. There was nobody at the counter and there was not really a sign explaining how they sale. A lady sitting at the window behind the kitchen asked "Do you need something? Are you getting a pie?" oddly, and didn't seem eager to help. Once she came around, we each (a family of three), got a single slice of pie and bottled drink. The total was $35. It felt a little steep for the size of pie and quality of service. Since we were out shopping and it was raining outside, it was also disappointing they only had one table inside to eat at-- which was occupied. I feel they could add another table or two near the front window-- or even a counter against the wall with stools. Service could also be better. I got the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup pie. It was a traditional fudge pie with peanut butter drizzle across the top. It tasted very fresh and yummy. The pie crust had a great taste and the peanut butter was a nice addition to the rich and creamy fudge pie. I would return!

The online reviews for Pie Sensations are polarizing, either exalting the praises of this…read moreaward-winning pie shop with a five-star review or panning the place for being overrated. Realistically, I think it ranks somewhere in between, hence the four stars. At $8.78 per slice. including tax, the quality matches the price considering the cost of ingredients these days. Pie Sensations has quite the reputation in Middle Tennessee. It's located on the southwest corner of the adorable, vibrant square in Columbia, sandwiched between A Balloon Shop and Daniel's Barber Shop. You won't see the sign until you walk right up to the store. Delicious smells of baking pies fill this charming, deceivingly roomy space with a counter in front of the tiny kitchen, a display case, and a few tables. Personally, I'm a pie crust hater as it's often brittle and flavorless. But the crust at Pie Sensations is really good, perfectly flaky and complementary to the pies. I actually at the entire crust which is rare! There are two types of pecan pie in this world. Some prefer the rigid, thicker filling. Others like a gooey, almost liquid interior. While I prefer the thicker version, the very runny pecan pie at Pie Sensations was admittedly tasty, although not my preferred texture. It's properly sweet but not overly done with high quality and very fresh ingredients. The chess pie has that quintessential flavor of a southern classic, maybe not sweet enough for my taste but delicately balanced flavor for all palates. Their top seller, the chocolate turtle pie, was a bit too chocolatey for my personal preference. But again, the quality is obvious with a thick chocolate filling topped with caramel and pecans. While I wouldn't drive the hour from Nashville to Columbia again just to eat a slice of pie at Pie Sensations - unlike other remarkable destinations to which I'll eagerly drive three or four hours - I would encourage anyone near Columbia to sample this delicious and expertly made product! If you're in the area, it's a nice stop for dessert.

The food, the service, and the ambience are incredible! We absolutely love how all the rooms are…read moredesigned so uniquely and there's plenty of outdoor space for the Littles to run. There is so much intentionality and attention to detail, especially for families (hint: look under the stairs for treasure). We will absolutely be back! Support local.

A great coffee house and cafe with multiple rooms and outdoor space. Great for any use group, they…read morehave gluten free pastries and gluten free breakfast and lunch options. The press coffee is an experience that allows you to linger.

A friendly and clean place with great coffee and muffins…read more Thus far I have loved both their drip coffee and their espresso drinks. They offer heavy cream as an option (a luxury in which I occasionally indulge) and the cortado that I had there today was as good as any I've had anywhere. Their pastries are both good and varied and they have several gluten-free options for those who shun the gluten. This place is on my "must do" list for all future trips through Columbia.

I picked up the pesto pasta salad to-go, and it was perfection!! Great atmosphere, and delicious…read morecookies!

Stephanie makes gorgeous cakes that taste DELICIOUS! I've had other cookies and cakes that look…read moregreat from bakeries but are seriously lacking on taste. Stephanie's Sweet Spot delivered five stars on all of it! We ordered a single tier wedding cake and DOZENS of cupcakes. She was very detail-oriented with helping us plan exactly what we wanted and had tons of flavors to choose from. Call or email to discuss custom desserts and you won't be disappointed!

Stephanie is fantastic! Not only are the cakes beautiful but they taste fantastic. She worked so…read morehard to understand my vision, and I really appreciated that. I would definitely recommend her for any cake needs you have.

Baked on 8th has delicious treats of all kinds. This is a must for me if I'm in the area…read more The shop is easy to spot with their colorful building and mural. They have a parking lot with free parking on the side of the building. It's a huge bonus that it's quick and easy to park. The shop has several cases that are always packed with a variety of treats. They have whole cakes, cake slices, decorated cookies, sweet scones, savory scones, rice krispy bars, seven layer bars, lemon bars, muffins, several types of cookies, and more. Even when I have arrived in the middle of the day the cases have been full and still have a great variety. I have loved everything I have tried here. My favorites are the rice krispy treats (especially the fruity one), the dolly bar, the almond cookie, and scones. The cake slices are delicious, but very rich. We split this into two or three pieces. They also have a shop next door that has a lot of cute party and gift items. If you have a sweet tooth then you need to check out Baked on 8th.

Wowowowow. Incredible baked goods! The pop tarts are so, so good. Smells incredible, everything was…read morebeautiful, it's a small shop without seating but they do have an espresso machine and sell coffee. I also got cookies - chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, and sugar. The cookies were all awesome. I can't wait to go back and get cake! Plus I love how they partner with the store next door - great gift shop so it's easy to pop in for a card and a gift to go with your pastries. Worth the hype!