I made the arguably unwise decision to stop here late in the day on an Easter holiday when pastries…read morewere clearly on people's minds and the theme was chocolate eggs. It was a long wait in line. Towards the end of their limited hours, I was pleased that they still had a pretty good selection. They sold out of some things, but I found a robust selection of pastries and a loaf of bread as well, albeit one too big for their slices. With macarons and chocolate on sale as well, they had a lot worth coming for. The cake slices were as rich and smooth as one hopes for a French bakery, but several other pastries met with aplomb as well. I struggled to locate a high-end bakery in this geographic area, but did not regret having come to this one at all.

Unbelievable we have such an authentic French pastry shop here in Ghent…read more The service was so quick and the people were so kind, upon meeting eyes with a man baking in the back, he gave me a smile and a wave. The vibe was incredible too. Felt like you were in a French pastry shop. Outstanding place. We got a chocolatine, almond croissant, and apple turnover. All three were amazing, but the almond croissant was perfect.

Paris Baguette has improved so much under the new ownership. The store feels cleaner, more…read moreorganized, and overall more welcoming than before. You can really tell there's been a focus on quality, the pastries taste amazing, and the drinks are consistently good.

I came for some croissants but fell in love with their curry croquettes…read more The inside is very nice and clean. You get to grab whatever you like and they'll warm and package it up for you at the counter. The curry croquette was one of the best surprises that I've had in a while. A little croquette packed with vegetables seasoned with a delicious curry blend. I was not expecting the explosion of flavor when I took a bite out of it. I can't wait until I am in the area to get another one.

I recently visited this cake and pastry shop and was pleasantly surprised…read more Pretty decent selection. A little something for everyone. There's a decent variety of cakes, pastries, and smaller treats, ranging from classic options to more unique/traditional flavors (I'm assuming filipino). The display cases were well organized with price tags clearly visible and the counters and seating areas were clean and tidy. The presentation of the pastries were also pretty neat and organized. As a matter of fact, the entire time I was eating my meal, my server was going around cleaning up various areas and restocking. I always appreciate a good worker and a clean environment. My server was also very helpful in describing the menu to me, and had greeted me with a smile upon entering. Thanks Kathleen! As for the bathroom, it was alright, but not exceptional. It was functional and had the essentials aka soap and a hand dryer, but it could benefit from some improvements. Urinal was completely out of order and toilet was a bit weak. I suggest implementing a paper towel system instead of the hand dryer. Much more sanitary that way. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by my visit. I left thinking I'd found a great "hole-in-the-wall" bakeshop, only to later find out that it's actually a fairly popular asian bakery chain! Wild. Definitely try it out.

The warmer weather today had us craving halo-halo! So, we decided a quick stop into Red Ribbon was…read morewhat we needed. The Bakeshop is always clean and organized. I was tempted to pick up some packaged bakery treats, but held firm and only ordered the 2 halo-halo's for me and my husband. It wasn't a day to share. Lol. I liked how Red Ribbon had a Fresh Free Sample display for Choco Mousse for you to try! Nice! The cashier was friendly and served me with a smile. The halo- halo was not as sweet as I prefer, but it was still a tasty Filipino treat with the traditional fixings. My husband enjoyed his halo-halo but did mention it could have been creamier. Wondering now if it needed more evaporated milk. Hmmm? Nonetheless, halo-halo on a warm weather day hit the spot!

Hidden Gem for Sweet Tooths & Pup Parents!…read more We visited House of Marmalade as part of the Hampton Roads Passport Series, and I am so glad we did -- I don't think I would've discovered this little gem otherwise! The shop is small and cozy with no indoor seating, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in charm and incredible sweets. The bakery case was absolutely stunning -- full of beautifully made cookies, macarons, and more. We tried three macarons (espresso, almond, and salted caramel), and every single one was perfection -- fresh, flavorful, and just the right size and sweetness. We also grabbed a shortbread cookie, which was buttery and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. And let's not forget our pup! Lexi got a pumpkin cupcake with peanut butter icing, topped with a tiny bone-shaped treat -- not only adorable, but she devoured it. Definitely pup-approved! The staff was fantastic -- super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. You can tell they care about their craft and their customers. Whether you're doing the Passport Tour or just looking for a place to grab something sweet, House of Marmalade is absolutely worth the stop. We'll definitely be back!

Immediately lost in smells and nostalgia upon walking in the door! We had the hardest time…read moreselecting just a few items so we purchased several. This tiny bakery did not disappoint and was better than expected and remembered from my childhood (Please just don't tell mom). The flavors were satisfying and took your tastebuds on a journey! So yummy! Go check this place out!

Do your tastebuds a favor! The flavors are absolute perfection. You can tell that a lot goes into…read moregetting things just so. Everything that I have tried has been amazing (and I have tried MANY things). 10 out of 10 highly recommend!! I will be back often.

From the owner: Freshly baked custom-made treats, crafted with love and care to SATISFY your sweet cravings. The…read moresweetest accomplishment is serving delicious cakes and pastries. Vegan cakes – transforming dessert time, one slice at a time. Love, care, and passion – baked into every slice.

I did not go inside. My wife and daughter were shuttled away by the chef as they sauntered into the…read moreestablishment. My wife purchased a cinnamon roll for me and the chef promised her. It would be the best cinnamon roll I had ever had. She was absolutely correct. My wife also raved at the Earl Grey macarons that she is eating with her coffee this morning. Give this place a visit when you go to Edenton.

A cute little upscale bakery that looked very clean with friendly staff at the counter. I am a…read moreconfirmed macaron snob and really had my fingers crossed that I would love what they had to offer. There were several flavors to choose from all sold in packs of three with a few variety packs. I decided on lavender (I think it was actually lavender lemon) and pistachio cranberry. The lavender had a lovely subtle flavor of lavender and did not taste too floral or soapy but it did taste & feel a little stale. The pistachio cranberry had a nice little tang from the cranberry but was still on the sweet side. There were several other options in the cases that looked delicious so I'd definitely go back for another try! Enjoy

Funnel cake! Need I say more. Super cute spot. Very nice staff. Support local!! Would recommend…read moreaddition of Carrot cake & chocolate topping for funnel cake. I will be back! Yum!!!

Highly recommend this shoppe if you want perfect and delicious cupcakes!…read moreFriendly, professional staff so easy to work with. Our order of 3 dozen cupcakes was well packaged and ready to go right on time, as ordered. All the guests (all adults) thought they were SO GOOD. All flavors were delicious but my personal favorite was the lemon flavor. We'll be ordering baked goods again from this business, no question.

Attended a pie making class - everyone was super kind and friendly! The ingredients are laid out…read morefor you and the instructors patiently answer all your questions and give really great tips to help elevate your at home knowledge - highly recommend!

I was given some chicken empanadas and siopao as a thank you gift, I ordered a gorgeous wedding…read morecake from the owner's bakery, and omg these empanadas were the best empanadas I've ever had!! And believe me when I say I've had a lot in the Hampton Roads area! I have yet to taste the siopao but I just know they're amazing as well! These empanadas are baked not fried, which drew me in. This business is home based. You can find her information on Facebook. You can bet I will be ordering more goodies from her especially this upcoming holiday season!

I stopped by looking to get something sweet. When I walked in they were busy trying to clean up and…read morewhatnot since they were closing in 20 minutes. So it took a few minutes before they greeted me. But they did eventually, and they were friendly. I looked around to see what they had. It was different whole cakes, cake slices, cookies, breads, coffee, cinnamon rolls, quiches, and etc. They are affiliated with the 17 hands coffee shop next door. They make the quiches and baked goods for them. The whole cakes looked pretty. They also had some fall flavors in desserts and coffee!! I did find it confusing that nothing had prices. I had to keep asking how much everything I was interested in was. The cake slices are about $7-8 per slice and the cookies were $3-4 depending on the flavor. I got a red velvet and a double chocolate cookie. They were both a good size and thick. They were ok. But nothing buttery or special stood out. The double chocolate was the better cookie out of the 2. The red velvet was a little bland. But looked appealing. I'd like to try their cakes in the future. I will say there were a few fruit flies lingering in the showcase which is why I chose the cookies. There's some outdoor seating. They only sell whole quiches here, but you can purchase individual slices next door, because they don't have the capability to heat them up there. I'd come back to try other things. Check them out!!

Visited today for a scone and some coffee. It's been awhile since I visited. Had the Maple…read moreseasonal coffee latte and it was a bit overly sweet great flavor. Maple pecan scone was tasty but I think the savory scones are just above all here. Onion Gouda and jalapeño are incredible. I noticed the menu is now printed by the register, makes it a bit difficult to prepare to order a few other copies along the line would go a long way!