I got the flank steak by the pound after I saw someone talk about it on Instagram and it was so delicious! Can't wait to get this again soon! read more

Great food, but their scones, in particular, are excellent. The kind of pastry that makes you involuntarily close your eyes to savor the moment. I always want just 1 more bite. And yes, I ate the crumbs. I am so sad when I arrive late in the day and they are sold out. read more

If I could give 6 stars, I would! I've been going to Palate Pleasers for years, and they never disappoint. Most recently, two friends surprised me with their carrot cake for my birthday--and wow. It's simply off the charts, miles beyond anything you'd get at a grocery store. I even asked for their secret recipe, and they told me it's not about the recipe--it's about the quality of the ingredients. Freshly grated carrots, real butter, top-tier sugar and flour--every bite tastes like care and craftsmanship. But it's not just the food. From the owners to the kitchen team to the friendly staff at the counter, there's a true commitment to quality. Whether it's their crab cakes, carrot cake, or anything in between, everything is consistently fresh, flavorful, and made with love. Palate Pleasers isn't just a bakery or catering spot--it's a local gem that sets the bar for deliciousness. Highly recommend! read more

55th Archbishop Spalding High School Reunion enjoyed s wonderful luncheon catered by your staff. Everything eas delicious. Roast Beef sandwiches were not deli cut but tasted like home made. Salads were fresh. Your Key Lime Mini cheesecakes were right on point for taste. Woyld highly recommend for your luncheon. Will check out your storefront for sure read more

I would review the actual food, but there never was any. So perhaps their cuisine is good, I wouldn't know. What I do know is that we hired them to cater a high end birthday party and after stringing us along for months, they ghosted us 25 days before our events. It was more than clear they didn't have the staff needed to handle our event but instead of giving us time to get a new caterer, they simply stopped returning emails and calls. I've catered many events in Annapolis and never experienced this level of unprofessionalism before. My emails and calls were all direct with Erik Daniels and mostly consisted of asking him when we could get our menu finalized and when he could do a site walk thru. After 5 emails and at least as many calls, I realized they were not going to do our event. I thank my lucky stars I was able to find someone else to do the event at the last minute. ***Edited to add, I wish I'd visited Yelp before hiring them. Apparently another customer was ghosted and her event never happened and the caterer responded with "we are very busy and sometimes an event falls through the cracks". Wow. I guess mine was one that fell through the cracks. If you book them you better hope your event doesn't. Honestly that's unbelievable for them to admit, let alone do. read more

Palate pleasers is a solid choice for a work lunch. It is quick with healthy options to choose from. I got the caesar last time with steak and I was not disappointed. Next time I might try one of the other salads. read more

They do not miss! This is the best salad in Annapolis! Everyone who works there is so nice and they give the best service. read more

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Can't say enough good things about the service and food....commissioning week party for our midshipman (and 75 friends and family). The menu is amazing and Eric was very helpful as we selected options. They delivered to our house and set everything up before the party, including plates, napkins and cutlery. People raved about the food. Shrimp cocktail, mini-crab cakes, quesadillas, beef and chicken salad sliders, antipasto trays were all big hits. would give them 6 stars if we could read more

Just hosted an event and received great recommendations for the menu and everyone raved about the food. Outstanding food and customer service! read more

We were looking for a dessert place for a baby shower and came across Palate Pleasers--it was only for 6 people (bc of Covid) so took a chance in contacting them as they seem to specialize in larger events. Eric immediately responded and was SO pleasant to work with!! It was a surprise event and the delivery was exactly on time to when we needed the food, everything was plated very nicely and...the best part...THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!!! Everything from the dips to croissants to lobster rolls and the cupcakes was so delicious! Everyone at the party (yes all 6 of us) can't stop raving about the food! Highly recommended if you are looking for a quality caterer for your next event! And definitely ask for the lobster rolls :) read more

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I cannot say enough good things! My husband and I decided to work with Palate Pleasers to cater our wedding and it was the best decision! Most importantly, Amy (the executive chef) made the menu so personalized to us. She helped put together an incredible meal that matched our personalities perfectly. Because I am a vegetarian, she suggested a caprese salad with a tomato carving station. I repeat, a fresh tomato caving station. My friends and family could not stop talking about it. My husband has a big sweet tooth and loved the idea of an ice cream bar with all the homemade toppings. It was delicious. The company is also family owned and operated. One of my favorite parts of the entire wedding planning process was driving to Annapolis with my mom to meet with Amy Daniels and her family. They had so many creative ideas and made the entire process fun! It was supposed to be a 15 minute stop by but we ended up chatting with their team for more than 90 minutes. You can tell they love the work that they do... and it shows! Great food at an affordable price. Highly recommend! read more

Textbook definition of "above and beyond" customer service, with wonderful food of all types !!! I placed a holiday gift basket order by phone from out of state, and Amy made the purchase process and local delivery in Annapolis completely seamless. Best of all, my mother was THRILLED with the taste, quality, and variety of everything delivered...all at prices more competitive than any online chain service. Cannot say enough positive things about this wonderful company. If they treat a single customer this well I can only imagine how amazing the large-scale catering must be ! read more

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Amy worked hard to design a menu that matched both our budget and our tastes! At the tasting we asked her to make a few adjustments, and by the day of the wedding everything was perfect. We could really tell she had taken our notes and the recipes were just right. A great thing about Palate Pleasers is that their menu is just representative. For example, we wanted salmon and chicken dishes that were slightly different from what is listed on the menu. Amy had a quick call with us, made some suggestions based on what ingredients would best be in season the day of our event, and whipped up new items for the tasting. I also can't speak highly enough about the staff at Palate Pleasers. Our wedding was outdoor under tents, and the service was so quick that the ice had no chance to melt before everyone was sipping cocktails. The bar staff in particular deserve gold stars for keeping me and my groom well supplied with water throughout the very warm evening. Did I mention the cake yet? Almond cake with buttercream icing, absolutely to die for. Everyone was kind and accommodating. No complaints, the event was a rocking success. Unfortunately I don't have any photos because I was too excited to eat to wait for pictures...! read more

As a long time customer, Just found out today from manager that the food preparers and front people do not wear masks. This is despite rising Covid Infections in our Annapolis community. The hypocrisy is that their website and sign on front door asks customers to please wear masks. I am saddened about this deception. read more

Time for a review update and a nod to the fact that I go here about every other day--this place serves as my family's personal chef! I've never had anything here that was less than top quality. And I love that they keep trying new dishes (although I lament some that they don't make any more) My latest new experience was the raisin-less bread pudding I special ordered (hate those squishy buggers...) It was to-die-for. I could have glugged back mugsful of the hard sauce alone... Fab-u-lous!! Check it out--it is a neighborhood treasure! read more

Palate Pleasers made and delivered the cupcakes for my wedding, and they were quite delicious. My only gripe is that nobody removed the brown separating paper from each cupcake, and the display didn't look so hot. The food and catering service at Palate Pleasers is also generally spectacular - they catered our engagement party! read more

What an evil place to put next to a gym!!!! So even after I gained back the calories that I just lost by devouring the apple cake that I always buy from here, I always come back for more. In addition to their awesome fresh bakery items, they have a freezer with day old bread, muffins, and croissants for 25%! And if the freezer is fully enough, you may get the frozen items for free when you buy something there at regular price. It all depends on how full the freezer is. So it is to your advantage to stop by often to see what they have. You can't get much better than that! Another one of my favorites from this place is the Fig Torte. It is a spread with Mascapone cheese and dried figs. This spread is always a party hit! Now I have never had them cater anything, but they are high on my list of choices. I'm definitely one of their "Gourmet to Go" customers. Ladies, if you have ever been to True Value's (on Forest Drive) Ladies' Night in Fall, Palate Pleasers usually cater with their mini cheese cakes and yummy fall cookies. The Pumpkin Cookies were my favorite! I hope they cater again next year! You get the point, I love this place! read more

Love, LOVE LOVE!! FOOD IS ALWAYS GOOD AND CONSISTENT! Must try black bean soup and Chicken Ceasar salad. I am a realtor and anytime I have a client ask for good food I sent them here!! If you havent eaten here you are missing out. And Service is always with a smile! read more

Had a small get together for my birthday and had Palate Pleasers cater and provide assistance. Everything was flawless! Perfection! From the food, which was amazing! And LaVonne was amazing, from set up to cleanup. Flawless! And totally reasonably priced! I cannot wait to plan another party with them again! I cannot recommend enough! Thank you Palate Pleasers! read more

Consistently delicious, fresh and healthy selections. I'm impressed with the wide variety of protein, vegetable and tasty bakery items. Everyday they have new hot dishes or soups. I had a chicken, basil , cheese pasta side that was beyond delightful. This is my go to place to pick up dinner or lunch. Such nice staff too. read more

This caterer and gourmet to go food establishment provides fine food selections with unwavering quality. It's also a pretty little shop and the presentation of food is equally pretty. I really have never been disappointed. It is a bit pricey though. read more

This place is amazing. I go there a few times a week for lunch. I have never gotten anything that I have said YUCK too!! They have out of this world Cesar salads so much so that i do not order them any where else. I have gotten spoiled. Everything they make is awesome. I had them do my wedding cake. It was almond cake with almond brittle filling and butter cream on the outside. My cake was beautiful even better then I imagined it to be. It was moist and tasted delicous. I have been for almost 2 years and people still rave about my cake. I even froze the top layer with proper wrapping of the foil. On our 1 year anniversary our cake tasted just as good and the day we got married. I am going to have them make us a small cake same flavors every year for our anniversary. I love Sally, Amy, Eric and the whole team there. This is a place that feels like home to me. Give it a try you will not be dissapointed at all trust me!! read more

We chose Palate Pleasers to help us with my sisters baby shower, and we are SO glad we did! From our first consult with Amy through the end of our party with Lavonne, everything was fantastic. We knew after meeting with Amy that we would be using this company. We just got a good vibe from her and felt like she understood exactly what we wanted and made excellent suggestions that we hadn't even thought of. Then, at the party, Lavonne was amazing! We all loved her. She was very attentive to our guests, especially those that required some help getting around. She was professional, courteous, and efficient. We didn't have to worry about a thing all day. Then of course the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was presented beautifully. We had plenty, and Lavonne nicely packed up all the leftovers for us to take home. My sister was so happy with her shower and much of that was because of Palate Pleasers. Thanks again for helping us throw an amazing baby shower! read more

Once again, I have been so impressed with Palate Pleasers. I have hosted 2 birthday parties and have been to 2 weddings that were catered by them. Last night, we went to a birthday party that Palate Pleasers catered. The food was fabulous! And a big plus was that my son and daughter-in-law are vegans and there were vegan options as well as 2 personal salads were made for them that didn't have the non-vegan ingredients. AND, you can buy premade food in there shop. read more

I'll admit. Me coming to this place was by luck. I won a gift card for $25 dollars and that is how I got intoriduced to the Palate Pleasers. This bakery is so cute and the food is even better. I loved the past salad and banana nut bread. I will definetly be back. My order came to 27 dollars and when i recahed to pull out money for the remaing $2 dollar balance. She told me not to worry about it. That was so unnexpected and great customer service. read more

Palate Pleasers is our personal chef. We stop there often and love their food. I'd like to see a little more variety--especially things made with black beans--black bean cakes any one? read more

This place has one of the best caesar salads I've ever had, but the chicken (if you choose to add it for a pricey amount) is incredibly dry and not worth the addition. The plain salad itself is actually at a good price. The place is pretty expensive, but sometimes worth it. They usually make a pizza each day and sell them by the slice (not always hot) and they are pretty good with interesting toppings, but you'd have to warm it up yourself. The soups and ziti are also good. Other prepared foods are just okay in my opinion. read more

This place serves as my family personal chef from appetizers to desserts. (who has time to cook anymore??) I couldn't imagine having a party without PP's. I don't think I have ever had anything that was not of the highest quality. If you are looking for great made from scratch soups, caesar salads made to order, freshly made casseroles and assorted dinner entrees and side dishes, and desserts to knock your socks off, this is the place for you... read more

We used Palate Pleasers catering for our wedding last weekend and it was a HIT! We had so many compliments on all the items served and I was super happy with the service that was provided. Mind you, I did 99% of our planning from Okinawa, Japan and from the very first phone call, I was sold on this company. They were very understanding, offered several suggestions along the way (as I was increasingly overwhelmed, I lost any creativity I once had!), and met us at the venue on a Sunday afternoon (Thank You, Sally!!). The serving staff that worked that evening was AWESOME! They were so easy and friendly, met all of our needs and our guests were super pleased. Additionally, Palate Pleasers made their coconut cake as our wedding cake. I was trying to upload a picture of it, but the file is too large :( It was FANTASTIC and we highly recommend it!!! We will, without doubt, put Palate Pleasers at the top of our list for future catering needs!! Thank you to everyone! You guys were great!!! read more

On the occasion of my Mid's graduation from the Naval Academy, I was seeking a local caterer to provide a light lunch for about 25 family members and friends. During my search I came across Palate Pleasers and was impressed by their eclectic menu and the variety of dishes that were available. It was a pleasure working with Amy (chef) and Eric (manager) preparing our menu. They provided great suggestions and did not lose patience when sudden additions and and adjustments were requested. They delivered everything on schedule and provided a wonderful presentation of our food choices. Truly professionals! Among the foods that were really standouts were the summer salad with a unique raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Our guests could not get enough. The shrimp salad on endive was fresh and very tasty and was a favorite starting point. Being from the northeast, I wanted to include some local dishes and the "light lunch" became heavier. The addition of mini crab cakes and shrimp and grits were real crowd pleasers. Of course, there was an a dessert table with a raspberry filling white cake with vanilla icing was really special. If you like chocolate, and who doesn't, the chocolate mousse cups are a must. If it wasn't for the warm weather, I would have taken a hundred of them home with me, although not all of them would have lasted the trip. Yummy! The cost may have been a bit pricey, but the quality of the food and the reliability of the service is priceless. We ordered food for about 25 people, but could have fed 35. There was plenty of food. On such an important day that starts so early in the morning, having the food all set up when we arrived, took a lot of anxiety out of the day. Working with the staff of Palate Pleasers was a wonderful experience and would recommend them highly. read more

After having them cater our wedding five years ago, my darling husband surprised me with the exact meal and a replica wedding cake for our anniversary! Besides how sweet that was, but how about the fact that we now live in North Carolina! He organized the whole thing with Eric who made this crazy idea come to life, made me the happiest wife and somehow made the meal even better than I remembered five years ago. Thank you to everyone at Palate Pleasers for your thoughtfulness and if anyone is considering them to cater their next event or just a weeknight meal - you will not be disappointed! Thanks and see y'all again in the next five years! read more

While visiting Annapolis in May and again in September, I stopped in to Palate Pleasers to get prices for a graduation party. When I met with Amy and her mother, they were lovely, and seemed willing to accommodate our ideas. However, after communicating with them several times, I never received any proposal based on our menu choices. When I followed up with Palate Pleasers, I did hear from Sally, who told me that they were "working night and day" and that they would get back to me by the end of the week. Needless to say, over seven weeks have gone by, and I have heard nothing. I have received proposals from other caterers in the area, and I have chosen one of these companies for my party. I don't want to work with a company when I feel they are not interested in providing customer service in a timely manner. read more

Delicious every time! I could live on the grilled chicken Caesar salad - yummy! The staff are always very friendly and pleasant. Highly recommended. read more

Four years have passed, and people are still raving about the food at our wedding. Not only that, but the staff made the planning process fun and were happy to incorporate our ideas. Our banquet manager anticipated and overcame every obstacle, large and small, to make our event a success. read more

My daughter went for a tasting - selected a menu - and has waited weeks for a quote - with several reminders. No response. Would not recommend. read more

Was very interested in using Palate Pleasers as the caterer for my wedding. I had been communicating with Amy who was supposed to come up with a proposal, but she just stopped responding to my emails. Based on other reviews, I'm not the only one. read more

Hired for our Christmas party at our home. Absolutely wonderful!! A+ staff (Chris, Levon and Erin), incredible food, great attention to detail and incredibly organized. High marks for sure. We will use them again. They made sure we had fun at our own party read more

Palate Pleasers catered our daughter's wedding in Annapolis and we can not speak highly enough about the quality, guidance and service they provided. Everything was fantastic, we had a large selection of items as this was an appetizer and small plate affair and we still can't decide what we liked best! Amy and Sally were excellent to work with, they and their very professional staff did it all from designing the reception layout to creating a beautiful cupcake cascade. They even fulfilled a couple of our special requests we had for "shrimp and grits" and "gelato shots" which were a big hit with the guests! We highly recommend them! read more

I needed a caterer for an engagement party at my home. Luckily, Palate Pleasers was recommended by a friend and the food and service was great. Sally and Amy helped me to plan a mostly vegan menu for my guests and I was amazed at how delicious vegan food could taste. Amy even made us a vegan chocolate cake for dessert. Our server Tina was very efficient and friendly. Can't wait till my next reason to hire this team. read more

Sally and Amy are the dream team. From our first meeting to the night of our wedding, they were responsive, accommodating and so so friendly. My mom passed away a few years ago so I didn't have her help while planning the wedding, but with Sally and Amy, I felt like I had two moms by my side. They even made a trip to Baltimore to look at linens and chairs with me! Oh... I haven't even gotten to the food yet! I might be biased, but my friends aren't, and I heard over and over again that the food at the wedding was the best they've had. The passed appetizers, oyster bar and cheese table display, plated dinner, kids meals, veggie meals, cake and late night wings/pizza... yum.. is all I can say. And, they did all of this at a venue with no kitchen and for 260 people. Everything was warm, presented beautifully, and delicious. I highly recommend Palate Pleasers for any event in the Annapolis area. read more