Old school traditional Hungarian skilled baker. He was kind and thoughtful in our short…read moreinteraction. It really made an impression on me. Cherry and cheese danish was my favorite. The dough was so so good. I will be back!

Amazing pastries! Cookies too! Fun, friendly service. A…read moremust stop, but get there early.

Had been craving Leavened for a week and finally decided to give in. Only problem is it's near my…read moregym... so I got pastries after a workout session. Whatever. I'm so sad about this, but this was not my favorite experience at Leavened. Customer service was great of course but my selections fell short. I got a mushroom and ricotta croissant, which was fine. I forgot the ricotta was supposed to be there because it mostly tasted liked mushroom, but it was good. I also got the cinnamon monkey bread. This was not good. It was seemingly cooked in the paper that it was served in so the top of the bread pieces were crunchy, the middle was softer and then everything else was completely stuck to the paper. I didn't get to eat about 1/3 of what I paid for and I had to work really hard for the other 1/3. Also, the bread had a very spicy taste. It must have been cinnamon and allspice, but it was entirely too much and very overpowering. It truly tasted like a spicy savory bread which is not what I was expecting or wanted. Monkey bread is usually gooey and sweet. This missed the mark, but that's okay. I'll certainly return for another treat soon. Also the bread was looking fire this day.

I think I've tried this place enough to finally declare it an overall disappointment. Today I tried…read morethe hoisin tofu sandwich. The bread was fresh and crusty, there were two small strips of tofu that had maybe been dribbled on by hoisin sauce at some point, some lettuce and jalapeño slices, and carrots. The sandwich was dry as a bone and a really sad empty version of a banh mi. The chocolate rye cookie I bought as a back up was thankfully still deliciously chocolatey and soft as usual. The guy at the register said the bread pudding still has a "cinnamon roll base, so it has orange in it" despite nothing in the sign denoting this awful addition to bread pudding and the fact that cinnamon rolls are not orange rolls. But I digress and I won't fight with a cashier over their poor decisions lol. Also got a cherry chocolate sourdough on impulse. Pray it is soft inside.

After reading so many great reviews we had to stop in. Not over but two days in a row. We don't…read morelive here so we had to get our fix and enough to bring home. We ordered the Napoleon, Amaretto Square, the Gerbaud, and Apple Linzer. The Napoleon was a 10 out of 10. We are one in the car and went back for more. The texture was great. Flaky, creamy, delicious. The Amaretto Square. Was good as well. Not too sweet, beautifully made. The Amaretto flavor wasn't as good as some others I've had. Maybe it's the type of flavoring/Amaretto used. The Gerbaud was definitely a crunchier dessert. Again made beautifully and has great flavor. The Apple Linzer. Another hit. The filling and Crust were perfect. Wouldn't change a thing. Service was great. Obviously this place has been around for a very long time. They know what they are doing. Only thing I would say is that it needs a facelift. Maybe not for locals but coming from out of town the look doesn't make you want to come in. Nor does the way the pastries are show cased. It just all feels run down. Not a place I would ever visit or offer good from ordinarily if I hadn't read such great reviews before going. We all eat with our eyes first.

If you've never had a Napoleon, you must stop here first! Nothing will ever compare to it!read more

Not only do I love supporting small, local businesses, they have The Best Boston Cream doughnut!…read more I love to stop in for fresh dough when making homemade pizza, calzones, pepperoni bread, etc. Great deli and prepared foods along with fresh hoagie rolls to grab a sub on the go or my family loves when I bring all the fixings home from Fragapanes to make it ourselves. Definitely a North Olmsted favorite and staple to the community!

My family has been coming here longer than I can remember. A crowd favorite is their sheet pan…read morepizza with thick fluffy crust and light toppings that are big on flavor. Fragapane's is a go to for pizza, sandwich trays, and Italian cookie spreads! It's the go-to place to order from for parties and funerals. It's always appreciated.

Greek! Yes, if you're looking for an authentic Greek bakery "Despina's Bakery" is definitely one…read moreplace you want to check out. A cute little establishment on Detroit Blvd. in Lakewood. We went there today for the first time. It's a small place with a few tables and comfortable chairs to sit and relax with a cup of Rising Star coffee. A single counter at the back of the room clearly displays the days offerings. I couldn't help but try their stuffed grape leaves, zucchini balls, and rice pudding. All of it looked marvelous. Can't wait to get home to try it all. The owner, a very pleasant and helpful woman, explained everything to us without hesitation as we asked question after question. If you long for Greek bakery, or just any bakery, give them a look-see. FYI... update: I just had everything I purchased for dinner. It was FANTASTIC!!! I'm definitely going back.

It's about time that Despina's starts being recognized as one of, if not the, best bakery in…read moreCleveland. Maybe I am biased--I am Greek after all--but I believe that also makes me uniquely qualified to declare this is about as close as it gets to having a little Greece in your own backyard. The location is warm and inviting, decorated with the trappings you might expect were you to walk into an Athens "kaphenio." Despina is always kind an inviting, and it's one of the few locations in the city you can get authentic Greek coffee drinks However, the real star, of course, is the food. My favorites are bougatsa (a custard pie topped with cinnamon) and the classic spanakopita, which Despina has mastered (in fact, it's even better than what you are likely to find in Greece!). Although the location is titled a "bakery," they don't stop at just pastries however--authentic Greek salad, soups, and casseroles are usually available also and are equally fantastic. I especially recommend "pastitso" and "avgolemono." One final note--catering is another fantastic option. We used Despina to cater a number of graduation parties, and everything we ordered was delicious (too many items to really include in this review) but of special note was how responsive and accommodating to our requests. I could write all day long about how much I love this location...but I would rather spend my time eating there!

This family owned spot features incredible European breads and pastries scratch made daily by hand…read moreusing the freshest local ingredients! We will definitely be back! Almond Croissant Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Cranberry Oat Cookie Chocolate Croissant Cranberry Scone Ham & Cheese Croissant

The best bakery in Cleveland!!! Nothing better than a bittersweet mocha accompanied by a chocolate…read moreand almond scone on a Sunday morning. The brownies and cookies are also to die for. Service is very quick and prices are incredibly reasonable.

Whenever we are in the Cleveland area, we LOVE coming to this restaurant! We are particularly fond…read moreof the Sunday Brunch, with the variety of amazing European dishes! Can't want to come again! Love the COFFEE too!!

How nice to have a European pastry bakery AND a European restaurant all in one! I had a late…read morebreakfast and was seated immediately in a two-top booth. The staff are very friendly and help create a homey atmosphere. It was hard to choose what to eat, as the menu items all looked amazing, but I went with the pork schnitzel with paprikas sauce, two eggs, home fries, and toast and a side of smoked Slovenian sausage. I wanted to try the crêpes, but was too full. The portions are hearty and very reasonably priced. Everything was delicious. The pork schnitzel was tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The paprikas sauce was a nice accompaniment. The home fries are homemade and come fried on the griddle so the outside is crispy and the inside light and fluffy. The coffee was delicious. Very rich, mellow flavor. I'll definitely be back. Those European pastries beckon!

My family has been visiting Corbos since the '60s. It's an iconic Little Italy business. I always…read morehad a great feeling stepping inside as a little girl, and still have that feeling today -about 55 years later. I recommend all the bakery-most are very traditional Italian items. They are all perfect for every day, special occasions, and holidays. And do not forget about the non bakery food- homemade, fresh, delicious. A great selection as well. Everyone who ever took me to Corbos when I was a kid is gone now so it's very sweet to remember them and our special trips whenever I go to Corbos. And the food is still as wonderful. RIP, Sal

They left our food by the register without calling out our name. When we finally enquired, they…read morehanded it over.Said a guy had walked out. Food was lukewarm by the time we got it. To be fair, they comped our bill. I'd rather have had hot food in a reasonable amount of time. Bakery is always good. Excellent biscotti. Won't return to restaurant, not even to play their "Sopranos" pinball machine.

I have a deep love of the smell of bread so, smell-wise, this place is heaven…read more I popped in here with with a friend and left with a number of things. Baguette, red fife bread, cheddar clove scone and a mocha. The bread buts were crusty and beautiful. Since it was around lunch we also got a pork banh mi to split and it was full to the brim with pork and a decent amount of pickled veggies. Everything was delicious, can't recommend enough!

The breads here are good, don't get me wrong. But for a place that entered and placed in a baguette…read morecontest in France, I was perhaps underwhelmed. The baguette was reasonably crispy, but the flavor was nothing special (this might be true for a baguette ordinaire in France, but not for the "baguette tradition" implied by "traditional baguette"). Fougasse was heavily seeded and had a nice flavor. Pastries were pretty good with nice-quality pastry cream but maybe more chocolatey than I'd expect. It's definitely a great option in the neighborhood if you're around, but I don't think I'd make a special trip from out of town.

Owner is rude and nasty. The prices are horrible. Way over priced for the quality of the product …read more Does not respond well to criticism. Go somewhere else. Anywhere else

Fresh soft chocolate chip and salted caramel chocolate chip cookies for $1. Regular-sized cupcakes…read morewith frosting are $2.50. Looks like it's still opening up as there wasn't anything else food-wise and lots of boxes and empty space yet to be organized/set up. The chocolate chip cookie was so soft and gooey but still held its form. Flavorful chocolate and buttery cookie amalgamation.