Called in on a tuesday to get a last minute bday cake but they had a private event and wernt open…read more They still answered the phone and told me to come in the next morning and pick up a cake. The lady in front was super friendly and accommodating. Could definitely see the hard work in the product they make. I tried the yuzu lemon and lavender fog truffle. After trying it i knew the decadent chocolate cake was going to be delicious. Ended up getting a 10" cake which was plenty for 13 people with leftovers. Really good cake and decorated really nicely. Did not dissapoint. I would stop by and get another cake just to try it.

Horrific customer service. I entered praising the owners past cakes and planned to purchase boxes…read moreof chocolates for gifts. First, I asked if I could place a cake order but the rudeness was over top. If you don't want to take an order maybe just lie and say you're fully booked or deadline is too tight instead of demeaning a paying customer by saying that it's not worth the time, money and effort to make certain kinds of cakes unless it's a bulk order. Ok, understandable as one expects to pay premium prices for a small cake here. What's not understandable is the rude and arrogant attitude. Given the current economic situation, labor/profit margin sensitivities are warranted but have some tact. The dismissive recommendation to go to Mad Hatter was "icing on the cake" and very hilarious.

Got a loaf of sourdough bread, a cherry danish, an apple turnover and an eclair. They were pretty…read moregood, except for the eclair. It didn't really have any flavor to it. It's located in a strip mall next to a strip mall with bars on the doors and windows which looks sketchy but the inside was nice and clean. I wish they had a bigger selection of pastries and desserts. Probably won't be back. :/

This place is a complete disappointment…read more They call themselves a French bakery, but that's nothing more than a marketing trick. The lady greeted me " Bonjour", I replied "Comment allez-vous?" no answer!!! I should say " Cómo estás?" In reality, it's a Latino bakery pretending to be something it's not. The breads are awful and overpriced, to be honest, I think the croissants come right from the Sam's club, the sourdough is nothing but a cheap grocery quanlity French bread. The pastries are even worse, with none of the craft, technique, or taste you expect from anything French. It's misleading and deceptive to lure customers in under the "French bakery" label when there is nothing French about it. I left feeling cheated. If you are looking for true French baking, avoid this place. I am sure the original owners, the retired French couple is heart broken!

The line is always long and it moves relatively quickly. Love sitting outside. Great ambiance. This…read moreplace runs like a well-oiled machine. This was my third time there. I always want the fish sandwich but they don't have the fish I want (picky! ). My son got the chicken sandwich which was really great. The bun was so fresh. My FIL got the Benedict. It was huge. Fruit cups all around. Huge chunks of pineapple. My son and I got the lemonade spritz. It was too sweet me but my son enjoyed both of ours.

Came here briefly meeting up with a friend and got the chance to try my friend's dishes and they…read morewere good, very generous portion sizes. I ordered the mandelhoernchen and it was delicious, very chewy and plenty of almonds. Beautifuly interior and lots of seating inside with quick service. Love how you can just order the baked goods from your phone. I will say parking is quite difficult, so going early, and/or carpooling and having some patience is going to be needed when going there.

We went today at Rose Noddles at the right time just before it started heavily snowing…read more This was our first time at this restaurant. We will be back? Yes, for sure! I've seen this place many times but I didn't really know much except that the noodles were pretty and that was the case but also, there's a large pastry case inside with a good selection of cakes and delicious sweets. Good to know... Because of the wintry weather they created a special SnowMan menu which was really original by my opinion. It's tight inside. The tables are really close together, which is a good thing because as a Foodie I love to see what the others choose and chat with them. So that's what we did- the table next to us told us they recommended the Rice Porridge Bowl and the Belt Noodles. We can definitely call this kind of cuisine comfort food, especially during this chilly weather. Fun fact, my spouse took a little bit of my rice porridge to mix with the rest of her bowl to counter the spicy broth and the flavors were matchee so well. I did the same, taking broth from her noodle bowl to add to my porridge and it was so good. If you come if for the first try doing the same and tell us what you think. We immensely enjoyer the flavors, especially the fresh touch of the cilantro on top of the savory mushrooms. I would like to know more about the origin of this business because I think it's really original. After lunch, we were too tempted by the pastries and we left with a chocolate galette, a slice of peanut butter caramel chocolate cake, and an apple cidern mochi cake. Currently, it's 10PM and there's 1 left cake for tomorrow...only the apple cider mochi cake is left to try...we will see if it survives the night lol They make their own chili oil in house. 5 stars for sure !!! Thanks for the wonderful lunch. We will be back!

We used to love Roses. But we have now banned it from our rotation…read more Food is still great but incredibly slow service - both dine in and take out - multiple times we've waited 20+ min beyond the estimated ready time for take out and 30 min after ordering for our food. I understand everyone is understaffed but just adjust your expected ready time online to set expectations. We've also had several unfriendly servers who make you feel like you're imposing on them / it's your fault when they bring out wrong food. Mr and Mrs Meddis - please improve your operations, it's a bummer to no longer visit your establishment.

We were visiting Raleigh, NC and stopped by Dulce Cafe since it was close to the museum we were…read morevisiting. I had the Italian Panini with avocado (the avocado is an extra charge), and it was absolutely delicious. I also tried the La Poire dessert, and it was so good. It wasn't overly sweet or too rich, just very natural and perfectly balanced. We came on a Friday around 1 PM and even though there were about 10 people ahead of us, the line moved smoothly and there was plenty of seating both inside and outside. The customer service was top notch, and the staff was very welcoming. We'll definitely be visiting again. Also... whoever the guy is with the bracelets, black hair, glasses, and accent, he definitely added a little extra charm to the experience aka very very attractive.

This is a place in Durham that I've been itching to try for a long time…read more.. Well, I was finally in the area, and here's the deal. I think this was an Italian bakery...and it had a truly sensational selection of pastry items, some which were quite arty and unique!! They were also somewhat pricey...but I wanted to try so many. I ended up trying this dessert called "The Fun Guy". It looked like a Mushroom, but inside, it was just heavenly bliss! (I included a pic with all the ingredients inside) Truly, it ranks as one of the best desserts I've had in a LONG time. That's saying a lot, given how I go to bakeries a LOT! I will say, however, that their Iced Latte, wasn't that great. Still, for the bakery selection, I'll be happy to return here any day!

"VERY hole-in-the-wall Middle Eastern patisserie"…read more This gives hole-in-the-wall new meaning. The location is in a strip-mall that's set back a ways from 55, so it's not really visible from the street at all. However, it's weirder than that-- you have to drive AROUND the strip mall to the back, past the various loading docks for other stores, and they you see this place is open just from the BACK of the strip mall. I heard the owner is Algerian, but there are many Palestinian references and flags around the shop, so if that's triggering, then know this in advance before coming in. Still, the place is brightly lit and airy, with tables to eat. They do custom cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts, but we just wanted to sample some sweets. Hours are funny-- just midday Friday through Sunday. We ordered a pecan brownie and a pistachio chocolate dish with kunafa (shredded Middle Eastern pastry), as well as a mocha coffee. The mocha coffee was rich and delicious, as expected. The pistachio chocolate dish with kunafa was to-die-for... SO delicious. Super thick and messy, as you'd hope it would be. And of course the pecan brownie was amazing. I will say the pastries are not "cheap". I got a single tahini chocolate chip cookie to go for a friend, and that was $4.50 for a modest sized cookie. The other dishes above were in the $6 range. But these are unusual custom-made dishes, so it's fair.

I don't speak French, but trying to find this place left me wondering if the name means "receded"…read moreor something like that, because it is hidden away. in the back of a shopping center. Both the atmosphere and the menu are a mix of French and Arabic, so I got a cherry-infused chocolate cake and some sort of cheese and za'atar savory bun, along with a cardamom chai. The chai flavor was interesting, but not altogether strong, while the cake was as delicious as it looked. My cheese pastry was strongly salty, for better or for worse. The price reflects the quality of the food more than the location, let's say, but I was glad I went.

Amitie Macaron…read more INTRO: Amitie Macaron is as a startup bakery in RDU Area offering yummylicious macarons Espresso Macaron ($2.95/each): See the attached pic. They offer several bundles and collections too, if you are looking for size Parking: Since this is located in morgan hall, parking lot is massive and it will never be an issue Ambience and Service: The place is clean and well maintained.

Amazing! Decided on a whim to try a few on my way out of the mall. Chose White Chocolate Raspberry,…read morePistachio, and asked the girl at the counter to choose her favorite, which was Brown Sugar Cinnamon. All three were too good to describe. Brown sugar cinnamon was probably my favorite too, but the other two were 95+% as good. Pistachio actually tasted like nutty pistachios, something that is surprisingly uncommon for pistachio-flavored foods. Definitely give this place a try. [Good] Macarons aren't ever cheap but they're worth it every now and then.

Shop was clean and pretty. All of the macarons and desserts…read morelooked yummy. We got 3 macarons to go- as you can see in the picture she must have grabbed ones from back- the were nothing like the ones in the front of the case, they were small and uneven. The orange chocolate tasted mostly like chocolate.

Pricy, unimpressive desserts. While walking Franklin street we stopped here for a quick dessert…read more The store was open, bright, and welcoming. No customers were at the counter so we ordered right away. The display case was full of desserts that sounded delicious. We decided on 3 macarons. I wish I had ordered only one since the total came to over $9! Plus they were not uniform in size or quality. The two orange chocolate macarons we ordered were significantly different in size. The rose macaron was my favorite. It was pretty, texture was okay, and the rose flavor came through. The orange chocolate macaron surprisingly lacked flavor and did not look good. They were definitely not worth the price paid for them. Unfortunately I would not recommend going here for macarons, but perhaps the others desserts are better.

This wonderland is where trees meet really good Carrboro coffee and baked goods!…read more We had: best herbal tea, Ginger soda Cold Brew- both refreshing and oh so good! And a gluten free + vegan macaron that tasted like coconut, plus banana with chocolate chips! A perfect pairing. If the drink and food aren't worth my 1.5 hour drive, throw in a beautiful backdrop setting of forest, trees, birds, a couple bunnies, dogs and their owners. Along with some coffee lovers who attended the Caffeine Crawl. Cafe Driade was stop 2 on the route. And, it'd definitely worth the drive! We already have plans to return. I'm already planning a matcha tasting along with Carrboro coffee! Must try!!

I have driven by Caffe Driade so many times and never knew it was there because it's tucked away…read morebehind the trees off of a main road in Chapel Hill. This is an interesting place to have coffee at any time with friends and enjoy nature. There's so many places to sit amongst the trees and to relax it's quite enjoyable. They have a pretty decent selection of coffee and they offered some food items as well. I really enjoyed my time here. I just wish they had more comfortable chairs. The metal small chairs are not comfortable so we weren't here as long as we would've liked to have been. I tried something completely new out of my comfort zone, a golden milk latte. This was absolutely delicious and I would get this again. I was able to add honey as my sweetener and really enjoyed this different cup of coffee.

The store is unique but pricey. We love the truffles of variety of flavors -it feels like a…read morecombination of its sugar store and a Godiva store. It is a great feeling for kids in the candy store. The good The boxes that they put the truffles in look super nice and luxurious - so it is great for one of a kind gifts. The truffles taste awesome. In terms of improvements - it would be nice if everything had a price shown, so you don't have to go and ask. Also expiration date on some of the item is missing - so it is hard to know if the item is going to reasonable quality. The service is bit slow - one of the cashier is always on the phone and line can grow up a bit. It is a bit frustrating the even the price questions need to go to one of the cashier since store decided not to put price on most of the items.

This is a high-end, or maybe just high-priced, candy store. If we're at Southpoint, we always stop…read moreby for their popcorn and cotton candy. They've got lots of options, and we've enjoyed them a bunch. In the back, there are even more candy choices. Prices are higher than I think they should be, but we still buy stuff.