My sisters and I went to Vals bakery for breakfast on a recent birthday trip. We heard great things…read moreabout the bakery, and I had it on my bucket list for quite a while. I was even more drawn in by the fact that they specialize in Matcha drinks. I think we ordered about 1/3 of the desserts in the display case. One of my sisters is gluten-free, so she got a gluten-free cinnamon roll from a bakery they they partner with to supply their gluten-free desserts. I forgot to take a photo of the name cards, so I don't remember exactly what everything was called. We tried the raspberry Matcha croissant, the cozy croissant, a honey croissant cookie (basically a cookie made of croissant dough), a cinnamon roll, focaccia, a strawberry mascarpone croissant, a Caprese danish type pastry, a garlic cream cheese danish type pastry, a banana bread iced chai latte, and a strawberry Matcha latte. The pastries were all 10/5 stars-- truly. The Caprese one was topped with the best pesto Ive ever had. The garlic cream cheese one could be eaten for breakfast every day. The loxxy croissant was stuffed with smoked salmon and cream cheese and was so tasty that my sister who doesn't eat seafood, liked it and said she could eat a whole one herself. Everything bagel seasoning created a crunch on top that was just perfect. The strawberry mascarpone was a personal favorite for me. It just was so perfectly executed and the flavors we're all on point. It had strawberry cheesecake vibes, but the filling was lighter since it was mascarpone. The raspberry Matcha croissant was actually one of my least favorite items, though I did still really like it. It seemed like it was filled with both blackberries and raspberries, but I didn't mind. It was just significantly sweeter than the other desserts and maybe a bit much for me. However, I finished it the next day and really enjoyed every last piece of sugar. I'm thinking maybe in contrast to the other items, I just wasn't liking this one as much, but when it was standing on its own, it was great! The cinnamon roll was everything a cinnamon roll should be! It was even better because they warmed it up for us. The honey croissant cookie was simple and satisfying. I would eat those anytime. Sometimes it's nice to just enjoy a more simple dessert. The focaccia was some of the best any of us had ever had. I tried my sister's chai and thought it was really good, albeit too sweet for me to have ordered myself . Sadly my Matcha was too sweet as well, so I'm not sure I would order another. I was disappointed about that part since it's something the bakery is known for. The outside and inside of the bakery are both really cute! Everything is decorated nicely. They sell a little bit of boutique style clothing and some branded goods near the front. The staff taking our order were honestly not the friendliest, but I will chock that up to us being annoying, taking too long to decide which 10 items we wanted. We let everyone who came in after us go before us, but I'm sure we were still annoying. The staff who took over later in our visit when we went back up to order even more drinks and pastries were very friendly! Overall, a fantastic visit. I am sad to not live closer, but actually that's probably a good thing for my wallet and pant size. If you are in Dayton and considering a visit to Val's bakery, do it. Truly, no way you will regret it!

Fresh Pastries & Great Atmosphere! This is such a cute…read morelittle shop! The staff was incredibly friendly, and there is plenty of space inside to sit down and relax. The food and drinks definitely lived up to the hype: * Coffee: Solid - I had a regular latte (breve) with an extra shot. * Caprese Croissant: Absolutely delicious. You can tell they use high-quality, fresh ingredients. * Matcha Croissant: The matcha itself was overly sweet which is part of the outer coat of the croissant. The inside was filled with cream and jam that balanced perfectly--you could actually taste the fruit and cream without it being overly sweet. A quick note on sweetness: I don't typically eat a lot of sweets. If you have a major sweet tooth, you'll definitely enjoy these.

OMG...if you can eat it, you can find it here. I love the bagged meals ready to cook, or a salad…read morefest from the deli. But my favorite...the soups. They are hot (or cold) and ready to eat. Just add a baguette to the basket and you got a meal. My very favorite soup is the Peach soup...only available during peach season. I can't wait for peach season to arrive again. Wine selection is the best in the area...according to me that is. Wine is important cause I like to drink it. It's no wonder I can't keep the wine cellar populated. But I will keep trying! Bakery is top shelf as well. King Cakes during Mardi Gras, lemon raspberry cake during summer, and everything else. Why bake if you can buy? This isn't shopping - it's an experience. So what's keeping you from trying it out...go ahead and head out now. YOu can thank me later.

This is my favorite DLM location! They always have the best options in their prepared food cases…read moreand everyone is so polite. The set up of the store is easy to navigate. Their fruit and vegetable section is the nicest out of the locations I've visited.

Cute lil cafe & the aromas of fresh pastry were intoxicating. Service was friendly and prompt…read more They've been in business for a few years, so I was surprised when they handed me a paper cup with hot water and a tea bag. After I chose a seat, they brought out my breakfast croissant on a paper plate. I wish the cheese was melted, but the sandwich was really good. The croissant was impressive-it tasted like I was back in Paris. It just felt like I was in my hotel lobby having breakfast with all the paper products. I opted for an assortment of to go pastries to try--almond croissant, lemon blueberry scone, and coffee cake. They were all pretty delicious, except the scone. The coffee cake was the best. I will be back!

The cinnamon roll frosting was fantastic and I love how the cinnamon roll bread wasn't too sweet so…read moreit made a nice balance. I love how the ham and cheese croissant has the cheese crusted on the top of it instead of inside. Everything I've tried so far has been delicious.

Hi everyone -- just wanted to give a shout‑out to Ashley's! I'm an Oakwood resident and stop in…read moreabout once a month. Over time I've picked up treats for neighbors, co‑workers (the glazed croissants are unbelievable!), and one of the hardest‑working instructors at UD -- my fella. I dropped by yesterday hoping to try the Pączki and didn't realize they were a one‑day special. Instead of turning me away, they said, "Give us a few minutes." And just like that, I walked out with fresh Pączki and a little history lesson! Huge thanks to Ashley's for the delicious goodies and the kindness. It's why I keep coming back.

Caveat: Not up to speed with charge cards…read more Allison Janney Cookies - My wife and I have dined at Jimmy's (Oregon District,) and she insists on Allison Janney's cookies. These special cookies are available only in Oakwood, Ohio, and only at Ashley's Pastry Shop. We recommend.

Great if you're craving cake. If you don't like cheesecake, you should try their cheesecake. My…read morepartner doesn't like cheesecake but he liked it better than the chocolate cake roll. The lady was nice. The store is a cute little pastry shop. The ube was okay, wasn't too sweet but wasn't so flavorful. but also I'm Filipino. The flavors were all very mild.

This is my current go-to spot for delicious treats. Smiling faces always greet and welcome me. I've…read morenever been disappointed by anything I've tried. A few of my favorites include the Japanese Cheesecake, Purple Yam Cake, Fruit Cake, Chocolate Swiss Roll, and the Chocolate Screw Roll. They are perfectly and lightly sweet, and the textures are light, springy, and absolutely divine. The egg tarts available on Saturdays are also a must-try. I find myself going back for the pastries in the refrigerated case weekly.

We loved our little sweet stop here and purchased wayyy too many goodies for the road this cute…read morelittle bakery is located on the Brumbaugh fruit farm property in a stand alone building. During our visit, we ended up picking up sour cream donuts, a pumpkin cookie, apple fritters and an apple muffin. I was most excited to see the sour cream donuts- they can be hard to come by! The front patio offers a few seating options but the bees seem to rule the roost out there. Look forward to visiting down the road for holiday pies!

Best bakery anywhere! Everything is so good;…read more and the home made pies!!! We order their fruit pies for our family get togethers. The apples & peaches are grown on their fruit farm, also highest recommendations.

So yummy! We had an assortment brought into the office as a gift. My fav was definitely the…read morechocolate chip. It was large,soft gooey confection.

Great cookies/desserts and affordable! I'm a sucker for the m&m cookies!…read more Plan ahead if wanting personalized iced cookies because their schedule fills up quickly!

Grist is by far the best restaurant in Dayton Ohio…read more Very consistently amazing. So hard to choose from the menu... everything is so great. Definitely don't forget dessert...

Simply amazing. We didn't have a reservation, and couldn't have gotten one anyway, because they…read morewere booked solid for two weeks out. So we just walked in, and the host was kind enough to let us sit at the little bar area near the window. I like their ordering system. You have many options --- go up to the cash register and order there, order from the server who comes by your table (or in our case, bar), or use your phone by scanning the QR code. And if you use your phone, each person in your party can do it themselves on their own phone. Regardless, it all gets added to the same order for the same table. Pretty slick. At the end, when it comes time to pay, the app lets you split the check however you want, and you can even see the name of the person that ordered each item. The food was incredible. It's not cheap, and the portions are a little smaller than some might expect at an Italian restaurant. But for us, it was filling enough. I personally had the raviolo, which was delicious. Little did I know that in Italian, "raviolo" is singular while "ravioli" is plural. So I got one giant raviolo on my plate (see picture). I didn't care much for the runny egg yolk on top, but it was as advertised on the menu. All the other food orders were amazing, especially the desserts. I'd definitely come back once my food budget resets.

This cake shop is always on top of things when it comes to customer service, presentation, quality…read moreof the cakes and cleanliness of the store! Rick was so sweet and kind to us! He gave us great recommendations and was really friendly! Their cakes are delicious and definitely worth the wait! I highly recommend this place for any last minute needs!

Excellent cake!! Unlike no other around! Hometown favorite! Perfect for any occasion. Yummy…read morecookies and cupcakes, too! A must try!

Ele has been my go-to cake place for about 8 years (since I first had their cake at a co-workers…read morebirthday). I don't really care for sweets (I even recycle Halloween candy from year to year!), but I dream of Ele's white cake with butter cream frosting. Last week I threw a party - I ordered the cake online on Wednesday for a Saturday pickup. The website is really easy to navigate and allows you to customize your cake. As this was a landmark birthday party, we wanted all black and gray frosting - weird, I know, but it came out perfectly (and was actually very pretty). I arrived on Saturday an hour before I had stated in my order, the cake was ready, and since you can pay online too, I was in and out in 90 seconds. Now, at the end of a grown-up birthday party, you're usually putting the extra cake back in the box and counting the days until the frosting is hard enough to throw the leftovers away and you don't have to feel like you're wasting food. Or is that just me? Regardless, at the end of this party, there wasn't a crumb left (anticipating this, I had already put a generous sized slice in tupperware during the Passing of the Cake Plates cake-cutting ritual - heheheh). I once drove through a massive snowstorm to get one of their cakes (for a party being thrown for me, in fact), because, although the roads were treacherous, they were open for business, my friends are apparently timid drivers, and the cake really is THAT good.

We have purchsed several cakes from ele' Cake Company. This is the second time there was a…read moremispelling on the cake..."Celeration". When we picked up the cake, we noticed the mispelling immediately and asked them to fix it. We were told they were unable to fix it as the cake decorators had already left and they no longer had the icing color. Therefore our cake was presented, mispelling and all, for the "Celebration". The previous time "Congratulations" was mispelled.