"Man cannot live by bread alone; he must have peanut butter."…read more --James A. Garfield I must confess: I've been lazy, Yelp. I've lived here in Suffolk for 3 1/2 years, and I've driven by Flowers Bakery Outlet Stores (FBOS) hundreds of times. Yet, did I ever stop? No, I did not. I did plan to visit, but you know how it goes. After finally going inside today, I feel ashamed and regretful; you should take away my Elite badge--I am not worthy! Now, let's remedy my sins, and tell you about my experience. As you drive down East Constance Road, you see FBOS on the corner of East Pinner Street. The sign doesn't say FBOS; it says, "Tastykake (TK) Nature's Own Bakery Outlet." This is not a regular bakery; as you can tell, it is an outlet store of items from TK and Nature's Own. Growing up in Maine, we had a Country Kitchen Outlet Store and I've always been searching for a place like that. So, why did it take me so long for me to check out FBOS? Well, the exterior is nothing special, and the location is all by its lonesome. However, I am so glad that I finally decided to try it. The interior is small, but packed full of goodies; the two ladies inside were working hard. I perused the items up and down the aisles: bread, bagels, English muffins, hot dog buns, hamburger buns, assorted TK, etc. The two most abundant items are bread and TK. They sell different varieties of Nature's Own loaves of bread--most are $1.39/each, but some, like whole wheat, are $1.99/each. With prices of $1.39 a loaf, I will definitely be shopping here for my bread needs! I picked up three loaves of bread and a package of English muffins (it was the only one on the shelf--$1.39). My total came to $5.60, and the cashier told me I could pick out one item on the shelf since I spent at least $5. Now, that's a deal! I chose a box of TK Koffee Kake Juniors for my boys. Don't be like me--check out FBOS and fill up your freezer with bread! (Unless you're going gluten-free, then I'll forgive you.) Oh--one more thing. The dates on the bread that I picked up was December 17th (today is December 15th); that is why the bread is cheap. All you have to do is put it in the freezer. Easy peasy. Now, my work is done. Carry on.

Summer time is hotdog, burger and cold cuts season. It should be called "What a Bargain Bread…read moreBarn!" Buy it when you see it because inventory changes. I love this place!

I was greeted with a pleasant smile and voice from a friendly employee. I felt like I was in a…read morebakers paradise. The aroma had my mouth watering. I wanted to order everything but I only ordered 2 cinnamon rolls. I dipped and spread the icing on my large cinnamon rolls, they were delicious. They were a soft and fresh. There is a sitting area where you can eat and enjoy your dessert. The environment was very welcoming.

Tasty rolls and friendly service!!!…read more I visited Whole-ly Rollers recently and had a very good experience. The rolls were fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. There's a good variety on the menu, and everything I tried was well made. The staff was welcoming and attentive, making the visit enjoyable. The space is casual and comfortable, though it can get a bit crowded during peak hours. Overall, Whole-ly Rollers is a solid spot for a quick and tasty meal. I'd definitely come back and recommend it to friends!!!

My sister and I stopped by Crave Bakery in downtown Norfolk and had a really good experience…read moreoverall! Parking is street parking, but we were able to find a spot pretty close, which was convenient. The bakery itself is very clean and super cute inside, with a nice little area that would be perfect for a quick photo op. I also really liked the self-order kiosk. I love being able to look through the menu and take my time deciding what I want without feeling like I'm holding up the line. There were also a lot of drink options, including hot coffee, iced coffee, frozen coffee, and frozen drinks. I tried the Banana Pudding Iced Latte. It was good and honestly better than most banana-flavored drinks I've had, but I personally wanted more banana flavor to come through. It wasn't bad at all--I still drank the entire thing but I would've loved a stronger banana pudding flavor. The Strawberry Cheesecake Muffin was SO good. Soft, huge, and delicious. Definitely one of the highlights for us. No notes on that one! But let's talk about the SHRIMP & GRITS. I have another restaurant in Virginia Beach that has held my #1 spot for grits for a VERY long time. I've tried shrimp and grits all over Hampton Roads and even in other states, and nobody had really come close. Crave Bakery is officially neck and neck with them now. The flavor is completely different from my Virginia Beach favorite, which is why I can't necessarily say one is better than the other. They're just two very different takes on shrimp and grits and both are now at the top for me. The portion was pretty generous, too. We split one bowl and were still super full afterward. The shrimp and grits were hot and flavorful, and flavor-wise, I have no notes. My only personal preference was the consistency. I like my grits a little thicker, while these were more on the loose/creamy side. My sister actually thought the consistency was perfect, so that's definitely just a personal preference and not really a criticism. We also tried a couple of cookies. We had the lemon cookie and a ginger molasses cookie. The lemon cookie itself was good, but we weren't crazy about the icing on top. It was very sweet and, to us, felt unnecessary because the cookie was already sweet enough. We would've preferred the cookie without the icing. The ginger molasses cookie was the biggest miss for us. And this one is interesting because I actually like ginger molasses cookies! I've had one from another bakery before and really enjoyed it, and I also like ginger snaps. This particular cookie was just molasses, and neither of us liked it. So I'm not sure if it's simply that this particular cookie wasn't for us, or if the ginger molasses cookies I've had in the past were more ginger which is why I liked them. Either way, this one wasn't our favorite. Customer service was nice, and we didn't have any issues during our visit. Overall, the shrimp & grits and strawberry cheesecake muffin were definitely the standouts for me. The bakery is cute, clean, has a good variety of food and drinks, and I absolutely loved the self-order kiosk. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu and honestly, I need those shrimp and grits again.

First, Iced crème brûlée latte was spot on, I now know why they recommended their popular drink!…read moreShrimp and Grits price was not updated on menu - it's now $29 instead of $22! Staff is friendly, patient with me as I browsed their extensive menu offering beverages, sandwiches, breakfast items (bowl,burrito,bagels, etc) They have various choices of individual pies (apple, peach, etc.), cookies, cakes, muffins etc. Ambiance is casual but slightly upscale. Very IG'able. Seating for about 20 people with various standard, high top, settee options. Music slightly loud for such ambiance.... The kale chix bowl didn't even have kale. There was way too much sour cream, wish they serve it on the side, made to make serving look more. They didn't even care to wipe the bowl side clean (see photo), it didn't look appetizing as if they just plopped everything. For $15 it was not on par with sausage egg cheese grits bowl from Waffle House. I'd come back for the coffee selections.

Where to start, I adore top knot. I followed them from farmers markets to the VB store and now to…read moreChesapeake. The country loaf is what hooked me but everything they sell is amazing. The focaccia is very good. This new location now offers coffee and I got the tiramisu latte which was sweet but very good. The store is vey welcoming and decorated nicely. The staff was lovely as well.

Found them at East Beach Farmers Market that's open Saturdays 9-12. Never had heard of them before…read more They had several varieties to purchase on the table. I was most interested in the sourdough sliced loaf. They make in their commercial kitchen off Lynnhaven. After discussing purchased one. The loaf was pricey at $13. Great customer service and easy checkout by card. Had some when I got home and really enjoyed. However, was not wowed by the flavor either. It was fresh which was fantastic! I would consider trying them again.

I love coming to Seasons Best when I'm at the Farmers Market, because the smell inside is…read morenostalgic!! It smells like fresh bread, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and more. It just gives you a warm feeling and makes you hungry... They have a freezer full of different frozen meals. Tomato pie, stew, chicken pot pie, soups, and etc. Definitely good for a quick dinner on a hot summer night when you refuse to cook!! The desserts are all yummy looking. The cheese cakes look awesome are a good portion. My sister said the chocolate chip cookie was buttery and delicious!! I got a spinach pie which was delicious as well. The prices are also reasonable. Check them out!!

Thursday 8/15/2024 I…read morewas highly interested in this spot after seeing that they had cinnamon rolls, a sweet potato Monkey bread, and bread pudding that all looked good. Unfortunately for me, when I got there I was disappointed to find out that they only sell the cinnamon rolls & sweet potato monkey bread on the weekends. I didn't leave empty handed though as I was able to get their rum raisin bread pudding (small) for $4.75. The bread pudding was alright but very cold. It did taste a bit better when warmed up but it's nothing special. Depsite the bread pudding being a bit underwhelming, I would still be open to returning for the weekend exclusive items: cinnamon roll & sweet potato monkey bread.

Amazing food! Plentiful servings. The homemade rolls are melt in your mouth good. They have…read moredelicious lumpia and pancit. Their other homemade goodies are incredible.

Glory's is a Filipino bakery and restaurant that sells rolls, dessert's, lumpia, pancit, pizza…read morebread , and more. The staff is friendly. There's parking out front but if you go during a busy time it can get crowded. They have a few different options for combos with rice or pancit. I got the rice combo with 6 lumpia and fried rice, and added chicken adobo. The rice was a little bland this time but the extra gravy from the chicken helped. The adobe chicken was good. You can add a piece of chicken for $1.99 ala carte. I do like getting extra veggies as well. The veggies are crunchy and fresh. I like the lumpia sauce, it's different from the usual sweet chili sauce at most places.. But I'm still not a fan of the soggy soft lumpia. There's not much flavor in my opinion. Their empanadas and manapua/meat rolls are good also. There's a few different flavors to choose from. I got a chocolate chip cookie with coconut, but it was kind of hard and didn't taste fresh. I guess it's hot or miss. The prices are pretty reasonable and I'll keep coming back for what I do enjoy there! Check them out!!

If you're a sandwich person like me, Taste is an absolute win. I stopped in recently to the Town…read moreCenter location and grabbed the Northender sandwich for later that day and haven't stopped thinking about it since. It's loaded with honey smoked turkey, hardwood smoked bacon, Havarti, avocado, romaine, tomato, and basil mayo all on fresh French bread. Basically the perfect balance of savory, fresh, and just indulgent enough. Every bite hit. I also grabbed the Shakedown Street smoothie (banana, chocolate whey protein, peanut butter, and oat milk), and it was such a good call. It felt like a treat but still filling and energizing, especially if you're grabbing something on the go. Speaking of grab-and-go, that's one of my favorite parts about this place. There are so many options, whether you need a quick lunch, snacks for the week, or something easy to bring to a friend's house when they're hosting. It's the kind of spot that makes you look like you planned ahead, even if you didn't. Also worth mentioning: their wine selection is huge!! You could easily pop in just to pick up a bottle (or a few), and there's something for every taste and price point. And I have to shout out the pimento cheese. It is seriously so good. I could eat the entire container. Creamy, flavorful, and a must-try if you're browsing their prepared items. I usually go to the shore drive location, but I enjoyed this one as well. I will be back!

Given I was on my way to breakfast I didn't buy anything, so my review is only based on first…read moreimpression. It seemed interesting from the outside, so I figured why not check it out. Looks like a good place to: -grab a bite (pre-made or made fresh) -grab a beverage -buy a bottle of wine or bubbly (forgot to check for NA options) -get snacks as a gift or for yourself Most of the brands were unfamiliar to me so I can't tell you what's good/not good. However based on the offerings I can say it's worth stopping by. My hotel, The Westin (see that review) was up the block and had I stayed longer I could see myself actually trying something here. They have limited seating on the main level, but lots more upstairs.

Went to Crumbl @ Red Mill Commons recently. My second trip to this location. I immediately noticed…read moreno one appeared to be there. I said hello and a young man came from around the corner. He was only one working that night. I felt bad for him, he was hustling. Anyways our ordering process was very easy, pictures are on the screen so it's easy to choose what you want. Once we placed the order he immediately started packing our cookies. Took me a couple days to nibble on all of them for a taste test. Wasn't my cup of tea but I love the originality of their cookies.

Very good experience usually the same girl is working when I go and she is very fast and on point…read morewith orders. I'm usually waiting no longer than 3 minutes.