This bakery is amazing. Very distinct flavors, baked by an expert hand. The store is cute and…read morecozy, and feels welcoming. The staff (perhaps the owner) that helped us was kind and friendly. The desserts we chose were all great; my favorite was the key lime pie bar: it was tart, sweet, flaky and buttery - masterfully put together as a sweet treat!

Gorgeous and Authentic French pastries!! I came in with my…read morefriend to meet for coffee and a quick bite. The inside is so cute a little small but perfect for two to 4 people groups. All the pastries in the showcase looked so delicious and the smell of freshly baked croissants and baguettes it was amazing. I ended up getting a pistachio French eclair and also a ham and cheese croissant and for my drinks I decided to get the white chocolate iced latte. The lady working was so sweet she warmed our croissants while seated and it was done in a matter of minutes. Everything was delicious and the quality was amazing! Very fresh and the flavors were perfect. Definitely will be back.

I ordered this carrot cake for my husband, because he loves them (I'm am indifferent to them)…read more This cake absolutely changed my mind. It was AMAZING; very moist inside & the flavor was outstanding. Reasonably priced and ready when promised.

Clara puts love and hard work into all of her orders. She is an amazing business owner who cares…read morefor all of her customers and is a very talented individual. I would 100% recommend ordering a delicious, beautiful cake from Sweet Cakes by Clara.

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.

The Best and The Blessed Hands! If you have not tried make sure you do! She goes above and beyond…read moreto personalize your cake to your theme.

I came in to nothing Bundt cakes for their latest Bogo deal the inside had a few people in looking…read moreat cakes. I waited patiently till it was my turn. The lady who greeted me was super nice and friendly recommended me a couple flavors which I ended up going with the cookie butter and also the new banana pudding cake. After paying and leaving, we ended up eating him in the car and they absolutely nailed those flavors. The banana pudding was really good, soft cake with banana pudding, and their original on top. The cookie butter was a star. It's a cookie butter cake with cookie butter icing their original frosting, and they even had Biscoff cookies baked into the bottom. It was really really good.

I wish these cakes were not so good. I have to talk myself from stopping by on a daily basis. Oh…read moresure, you think "I can just buy one", but then you can't pick just one flavor because they are all so good. Then you get home and think "I can eat just a little" but then those late night craving hit and next thing you know.... These cakes are very well done and taste even better than they look.

Well, they've earned their rating with good reason!…read more A friend and I went on a bit of an unplanned adventure yesterday as the first place we were going to go to was closed for an event. After driving 30 minutes to that place in Plant City and realizing this, we decided, "why not drive some more?". Josephine's was on my radar due to their great reviews across multiple platforms, so we drove another 20-30 minutes to check it out. We arrived at the unsuspecting strip plaza, walked in to what was just one well lit, cozy strip in the plaza and were immediately greeted by Robby, the owner, who asked us if it was our first time in. We let him know that it was, and he proceeded to educate us on everything they have to offer, from their bar, their sandwiches, pizzas, salads, pastas, grocery and so on... the meatball sandwich was calling my name, along with their pizzas and their pastas - so many choices! I did land on the meatball sandwich and got a bag of chips and a glass of wine while my friend got the Italian salad and a coke. For note, this ran us about $45. It was well worth it. The meatball sandwich was 10" and was stuffed with fully ground beef meatballs, seasoned well and very cheesy - so good. I tasted the salad and it was great as well, with plenty of parmesan cheese to cover up the taste of leaves that I was consuming (I'm not a vegetables guy still). While we were dining at the bar, Robby took a bit more time to tell us how the store came to be, being named after his grandmother who, though she wasn't around to see what he had started, would no doubt be very proud as his/his employee service was excellent and the food was no different. At the end of our experience, Robby took our payment and we explored the store a bit. Robby was kind enough to offer me two of their mini cannolis and my friend a scoop of their salted caramel gelato on the house as a way of saying thank you for coming in; again, EXCELLENT service. Since leaving there yesterday, I have recommended the place to 7 people and will continue recommending it to more people due to their great value, service and delicious food. Huge thanks to Robby and the team at Josephine's for knowing how to do things the right way. I'll definitely be back.

After returning from our honeymoon in Italy, my husband and I were on a mission to find pizza,…read moreItalian subs, and authentic Italian foods that reminded us of our trip. We stumbled upon Josephine's Italian Market, less than 15 minutes from our home, and it has become one of our favorite special-occasion spots. The market itself is such a fun experience. They have a thoughtfully curated selection of imported Italian products, a refrigerated and freezer section with prepared foods to take home, shelves of authentic pantry staples, a small espresso and Italian beverage bar, and a fantastic deli with fresh meats like prosciutto, capicola, and everything you'd hope to find in a true Italian market. One thing that really stood out was how welcoming everyone was. I brought my toddler with me, and instead of feeling like I was trying to juggle shopping while keeping him entertained, the staff genuinely embraced him. They were so kind and engaging that it made the entire visit relaxed and enjoyable. Now for the food... absolutely incredible. Their Hot Honey Pizza is easily one of the best pizzas I've had outside of Italy, and their authentic Italian sub is unquestionably in my top five ever. The chicken cutlets, salads, and other prepared foods have all been consistently outstanding. I also love browsing their selection of authentic Italian wines to take home. Is it more expensive than grabbing pizza or subs from a chain? Absolutely. But the quality, authenticity, and overall experience make it worth it. We don't think of Josephine's as an everyday stop--we think of it as our go-to place for special occasions, family gatherings, or anytime we want to treat ourselves to food that genuinely reminds us of Italy. If you're looking for authentic Italian food, exceptional sandwiches, outstanding pizza, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Josephine's Italian Market is absolutely worth the visit. We're so grateful to have a place like this so close to home!