Groovy Duck has me quacking with joy!…read more This is a cute bakery tucked away in a small shopping plaza. I've wanted to try this place for years so I'm glad it was an Offline option. Here are the deets: I tried their duck shaped shortbread cookies and pound cake. Loved the cookies, and they are great with coffee, and my office loved them too. The pound cake did not wow me, but I would try it again. The staff? Helpful and very upbeat. The whole experience? Worth flocking to again. PS: They have a cute rubber ducky display and so many options to choose from.

Ordered my birthday cake from Groovy Duck Bakery and to be honest I was a little disappointed…read more Looking at some of their other cakes, I may have set my expectations a little too high. Of the many cakes they offer online I finally decided on the Mango Mojito cake!. I wanted something diffrrent. They asked what I wanted written and I said a capital letter "D" the Leo Symbol and a "crown" (since Leo's are kings/queens) They said the crown would be an additional charge, no problem. they asked if I wanted green or white frosting and I asked if blue could be done, and I didn't care what shade of blue. They asked if I wanted any accent colors/decoration on the cake and I said I don't care, I'll leave that up to you just make it nice. I was thinking the cake decorator would get creative fancy or something, especially since I was open to the design/color, it was for a birthday, and already paying extra for a "crown" TBH I would have paid whatever it took for a really nice cake. The taste wasn't bad. I was expecting a slightly bolder flavor especially with a name like "Mango Mojito" cake but nothing stood out. There were some random bursts of mango. It tasted better cold/chilled but as it got warmer the flavors just kinda blended together. The cake did have a nice texture. It was done on time! Customer service was top notch. This was my first cake in North Carolina so I dont know how cakes are done here and have no other NC bakery to compare it to. Maybe decorating isn't their forté... I just wanted a nice cake for my bday party to celebrate in style!

Cute bakery that apparently only opened to the public a year ago. They sell sample size cake cups…read moreand cookies and small banana bread loafs. I tried the strawberry and the red velvet. I enjoyed the strawberry more than the red velvet. It also didn't have its foto cream cheese frosting which made me like it less, not the best I've had. Owner was very friendly and welcoming. Would pass by and try other items they sell.

They did an amazing job on a Winnie the Pooh cake for a baby shower I was hosting! The process was…read moresmooth all the way through and the cake was beautiful/very flavorful! Definitely recommend and will be using them in the future. Don't walk, run!

Lily is so talented and has exceeded our expectations every single time she makes cakes for us!!…read moreThe flavors are delicious and the cake is always moist! Everyone always raves about the cakes- I highly recommend her!!

Cupcakes were absolutely amazing! Looked beautiful and even managed to make it taste as good as it…read morelooked. Not sure who said you can't have your cake and eat it too...because Lily proved you can!

The cupcakes here are always good. The service is always great. And but I love how cute it is. This…read morebakery always brings me a little joy and a satisfied sweet tooth.

I'm not in downtown Raleigh much but when I am, Sugar Euphoria is a must! Creative, themed, and…read moredelicious sweets, coffee, and matcha drinks. I tried a themed valentines cupcake and matcha but her creations are always impressive. She also makes full size cakes and desserts for any special event.

Got it. Here is the revised Yelp review with the correct name:…read more My wife and I recently stopped by Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Café in downtown North Carolina, and we left already planning our next visit. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted promptly and served with genuine kindness. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. It feels like the kind of place where you can slow down, sit across from someone you love, and actually enjoy your coffee. We ordered an espresso, a latte, a chocolate croissant, and a lemon pastry. Everything was fresh. The croissant had crisp, flaky layers on the outside and a soft, buttery texture inside. The lemon pastry was bright and balanced, not overly sweet. The espresso was strong and smooth. The latte was well crafted and comforting. Service was quick without feeling rushed. The space was clean. The overall experience was simple and well done. If you are in downtown and want good coffee, fresh pastries, and attentive service, Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Café is worth your visit. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will return. Highly recommend.

We visited Once in a Blue Moon for a wedding cake sampler, and unfortunately the experience was a…read moremixed bag that ultimately ruled them out for us. On the positive side, the flavors themselves were solid overall. The icing was tasty, and while the cake was decent, it leaned a bit dry, which was already giving us pause given this was meant to showcase their best work. What really ended the conversation for us was a major quality issue. Two of the icing sample balls each had a very long hair in them. It was immediately noticeable and extremely off-putting. At that point, we lost confidence and couldn't bring ourselves to continue sampling, let alone consider trusting them with something as important as a wedding cake. Between the dryness of the cake and the hair issue, we ultimately decided to go in a different direction. Not terrible flavor-wise, but the experience as a whole was disappointing and fell short for such a high-stakes purchase.

Aurora is truly the QUEEN of cakes! She's been making birthday cakes for my kids for years, and…read moreevery single one has been a total showstopper. I also go to her for every other occasion--holidays, showers, communions, parties, you name it--and she NEVER misses. In fact, her cakes always turn out even more beautiful than the inspo photos I send her (and I send some pretty detailed ones!). But it's not just the looks--her cakes taste incredible. Moist, flavorful, and always a hit with both kids and adults. I can't tell you how many times guests have asked, "Where did you get this cake?!" And when I send them to Aurora, without fail, they fall in love too. She has a whole little fan club now just from my referrals! Aurora pours so much love and artistry into her work, and it shows. Her creativity, attention to detail, and ability to bring ideas to life are unmatched. My guests are constantly blown away, and the kids now think she's some kind of magical cake wizard. Honestly, they're not wrong! She's reliable, communicative, and just so fun to work with--an absolute gem. If you're looking for a cake that wows both visually and in flavor, look no further. Cake Lady Aurora is IT.

We love Aurora's cakes! Not only are they gorgeous and delicious, but her customer service is…read moreimpeccable. Thank you Aurora for celebrating all of life's sweet moments with us!

I recently bought a cake for my wife's graduation. Martha went above and beyond to have the perfect…read morecake for the occasion. She offered options that I did not even have in mind, way better than what I had thought. The design of the cake was both beautiful and delicious. I sent her a picture of what I wanted and presto! It was just what I needed to make her happy.

She did an amazing job with my fiances cake!!! He was so happy with it! I will go to her with my…read morenext cake!

We ordered a Minecraft cake for my son's birthday and it was amazing!!! It looked fantastic and was…read moredelicious. We will definitely be ordering another cake from her for my daughter's birthday next month. Update: we got my daughter's cake too and it was just as amazing!

Susan made our daughter's 4th birthday cake and it was amazing!! Super cute, and super delicious -…read moreeveryone at the party loved it! We'll definitely be returning customers!

Oh my gosh I am THRILLED with the "final flamingle" bachelorette cookies I ordered! They arrived on…read moretime, each sealed and packaged in bubble wrap. There were even a few extra cookies made (I'm assuming in case any of the cookies broke in transit - but none of them did as they were so well packaged!). I'll absolutely be ordering again in the future, can't say enough good things!

I've only tasted her baked goods once, when her brother in-law brought a bad batch into work to…read moreshare with the team. I assure you there was nothing bad about that batch, best darn cookie I've ever had, I'm just glad it wasn't chocolate chip; the one cookie I won't eat but everyone else luvs!