Fresh artisan breads and boutique-y desserts that don't just sit there looking pretty, but come through with major flavor! Their sourdough starter (I think this means yeast pot?) dates back 100 years, and they bake in French steam injected ovens. I'm not versed in the kitchen equipment part, though I do know about yeast pots, but regardless, the baked goods are really really good! Interior is quaint and chic. They had luxe fresh flowers on all the cafe tables, gorgeous old wood flooring, and upscale bakery displays with European-pretty confections inside. Staff is dressed barista style, in all black, with black waist aprons. Everyone was extremely polite, professional, and helpful. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and serving size. We missed the chance to try them for lunch (we'd eaten in Phoenixville), but we're glad we stopped for a quick sweet after a visit to Welkinweir. We asked for dessert specialties and were directed to the "Black Granite Torte," a layered chocolate torte with chocolate cream, and the "Cowboy Cookie," a raisin oatie with coconut, nuts, chocolate, and more! We also tried the turtle brownie because it looked gorgeous! Total was under $14 for all three, and each one could feed two. The Black Granite Torte had to be eaten there, but the other two could ride home with us for the next day or so. So now that all have been eaten, here's the comparison: The torte was chocolatey and sweet, but more subtle and sophisticated than the brownie. Both were very good, but had their own strengths. The textures of the torte were a strong contrast of dense, solid torte, against frothy, moussey cream. The thin ganache(?) icing on top was very rich in powerful chocolate, while the cream was more playful, and the torte was a cocoa flavor foundation. Each component had its own version of choco flavor, which all synthesized in that regal way that is characteristic of European bakeries. It was really good, and HUGE! The brownie was a lot more sweet tasting than the torte, but it was worth it for such delicious flavor. I did not get that overall caramel/nutty sense that I normally do when something is labeled "turtle," but the topping did have those components. The dominant flavor was the brownie itself, which was a dense, ganachey feel, not moist per se, but not dry or cakey at all, which is totally preferred by me. It too was very large, and I had to eat my half over a couple sittings. I was not crazy about the Cowboy Cookie, but my husband loved it, which is weird because he normally doesn't like oats. He happily finished it after I had a bite. The texture was there, the flavors too, it was just not a combo I can get into, personal preferences and all. But if you like those flavors, it was well crafted and, yet again, XL in size. The staff were friendly and chatted with us about the area, making sure we knew all the fun places to visit nearby. There are tons of neat spots in Hopewell Big Woods, so this area could easily be a day or weekend destination, and I recommend stopping at this bakery for a meal and dessert to refuel. Everything is made with great skill, love, and attention! This place is worth a visit for the ambiance and back deck view, alone. I don't care what season it is, or even if it's rainy, you NEED to go out on that deck and take a look at the amazing glacial till in the creek bed below! It is one of the coolest things you've seen in a long time! Oh, and they have live music on Fridays! A+++++ read more