A bit hard to find if you aren't familiar with Willowbrook Mall. Just go inside and walk to the…read moreend of the hallway OR go through the shoe store into the mall and turn right. Cupcakes are delicious and reasonable priced. Be sure to get there early in the day to have more of a choice - they go fast. Plan to go here whenever I'm in Mason City.

This cupcake shop inhabits a space in Willowbrook Mall on the end near the entrance by Pies & More…read more There's a great selection of cupcakes and a number of holiday themed (Halloween in our case) options. The unique flavors will delight any cupcake lover. We sampled vanilla, chocolate, and lemon varieties. The chocolate was the hands-down favorite. It was moister and had a richer taste than the other choices. Each cupcake has an ample dollop of frosting on top. The frosting was sweet enough without being cloying. If you are in the mood for a cupcake (or two) this is a good choice.

The cinnamon rolls here are to die for! Huge and always fresh. Be prepared to stand in line though…read morebecause they are always busy.....totally worth the wait! This place is the best and their doughnuts are delicious!

I had a remarkable experience at Bloedow Bakery. The quantity, variety, and absolute glory that are…read morethe donuts and other pastries for sale pull you into the door against your will. My life is forever changed by a simple chocolate frosted cake donut - nothing will now do compared to the one I got here. The folks running this pretty shop were so friendly, ready to box things up, and help the rush behind me, mid-afternoon. It can be quiet inside, probably with all the important executive decisions to be made. Best unsolicited advice, get many, especially if you're not from Winona, and come back when you can - I know I will!

Voted as the best cupcakes in The First Annual 2016 Cupcake Throwdown sponsored by The North Iowa…read moreSocial Media Breakfast Club! They were great!!

From the owner: Gourmet Cupcakesread more

We stopped into Alycia Bakery on our way through Austin and had a great experience. This business…read moreis truly a jack of all trades but the kitchen is in the back of the store, past the bakery and grocery sections. We ordered tacos (Asada and Chicharron), a Burrito, Tostadas, and Caldo De Res. Everything was super flavorful, the salsa's were perfect, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We also picked up some fresh bakery items on the way out! Highly recommend giving them a try!

People are so nice great food and great prices cute little stop when we went to spam museum we…read morewanted to try something different and good

This place has incredible gluten-free treats!! I bought a lemon cupcake from the store which was…read morequite tasty. My family was on a road trip and so I planned out a special order ahead of time. I got several donuts and the cinnamon rolls. The cinnamon rolls were absolutely delicious and tasted so yummy warmed up!! The donuts were also amazing. My favorites were the fruity pebbles and birthday cake. The cocoa pebbles and rocky road donuts were so rich and fudgey. Certainly impressive quality treats being both gluten and dairy free!! I SO wish she could ship but I understand good quality stuff doesn't keep.

From the owner: Sweet Freedom is a state licensed gluten free bakery. Customers love that is is all gluten free but…read morethe taste is like that of regular food!

This long time favorite is incredible. I haven't been to a bakery I have liked more…read more It hits you when you walk in that it is special. The atmosphere and the service are top 10. Can't wait to return soon.

I've never been able to decide if this is my favorite bakery because I grew up going to this bakery…read moreor because it really is that delightful. All I know is that I haven't found donuts I like better, and I've been searching for 13 years. It should be noted that is not a stylish bakery with gourmet cupcakes and expensive lattes. This is your plain Jane small town bakery. Low on style, but big on goodness. If you pass through Spring Valley on your way to somewhere or perhaps nowhere it's worth stopping in for some donuts and great buns.

I live in California and our daughter is attending a local college... So hard to not celebrate her…read moreday with her.. So thankful I connected with Aunt Ruth's! Not only were the cookies EXACTLY what epitomizes her but they were adorable and delicious (according to her and her friends!) Thank you for the delivery and adding a touch of home to her day! Also, I was sent preview pics and a pic of my girl receiving the cookies, truly went above and beyond to make mom feel included in the special day.

Ruth was very easy to work with, even from afar! She took the time to understand what I was…read morelooking for and went the extra mile to make the cupcakes look amazingly beautiful!! She delivered the surprise cupcakes and even took a video of my daughter's reaction to share with me. While I wasn't able to consume them, I heard that they may have tasted better than they looked!

Passing through Rochester for work and you know that means I'm going to try out any Mexican…read morebakeries on the way. Don Panchos was great on every account. The space is really bright, clean, and open with an easily navigated layout. The staff was friendly and they were having fun while joking and listening to the radio. They've got coffee and some basic lattes but mainly selling baked goods. I tried a few things and all were fantastic. The vanilla concha was insanely soft and had a nice subtle flavor without the baking soda bitterness you sometimes get. The coconut bun was my personal favorite. Same dough but with a sugar paste and coconut flake topping. One of my litmus tests is pan de feria and theirs didn't disappoint. Crazy soft with a nice, subtle sweetness. It's a hike from my house but you know I'll be back if I'm in the area. Definitely recommend if you're looking for sandwich rolls or any sweet pastries.

I was really hoping to like Don Pancho's Bakery, but the bread just was not very good. The service…read morewas okay, and it is honestly hard to find really good panaderías in Minnesota, so I had high hopes going in. I got a concha and was pretty disappointed. The flavor was very bland and the bread itself was somewhat hard, which made it seem like it had probably been sitting out for a while. The pricing also felt a bit high for what I got. Unfortunately, I do not think I would come back again.

They had a very small selection of food, went there a hour and a half after they opened…read more We got 2 cinnamon twists and they were very good! The prices were good, especially considering how big the twists were. The service was good, the man working there was very nice, it's a small town bakery with good vibes, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go there again.

My team and I do donuts every Friday and our two dozen order from Nancy Jane's has been the best…read moreyet! Harold is awesome, thanks for the awesome service and quick turnaround time!