Five stars for Heaven!…read more We were visiting from out of town and had mini Bundt cakes delivered by a thoughtful friend. Unfortunately, the delivery driver left them outside in the extreme heat, and they were completely ruined by the time we got home. I called the store, and although it was a third-party delivery issue, they asked me to come in the next day with photos and the receipt. That's when I met Heaven. She listened, understood the situation, and made everything right without hesitation. More importantly, she treated us with genuine kindness. During an already difficult time of grieving, her compassion and heartfelt apology meant so much. That level of empathy and customer service is rare these days. Heaven turned a frustrating experience into a positive one, and I am so grateful. Heaven, thank you for your empathy, your professionalism, and your kindness. You reminded us that there are still wonderful people in the world, and we are grateful for you.

The cakes are delicious but the way they treat applicants is appalling! My daughter applied for a…read morejob was given an interview time, arrived for the interview and was told the interviewer wasn't there and to come back Monday at the same time. Came back Monday and the interviewer wasn't there was told someone else would interview her on Tuesday. Came back Tuesday and was told the interviewer ran to the bank and would be back in a few minutes. An hour past her scheduled interview she gave up and left! The level of disrespect is appalling! I've been a loyal customer for years, but no more. So disappointed!

This is a very cute and wonderfully decorated macaron shop. My daughter and I were preparing for a…read moretea party, so we purchased macarons and Eiffel Tower chocolates from the shop. All items were delicious. The only negative I have is that the female cashier was quite chatty with the manager when we first arrived and he had to prompt her to wait on us, but she was friendly once she engaged us. The manager was friendly as well.

Stopped in to grab a box to go and glad I did. I got strawberry key lime, salted caramel ,…read morechampagne , mango , raspberry and a coconut macaron. To compliment , I ordered an iced creme brulee latte with honey which was so good , I could have drank another one ! For the macarons, the champagne was my least favorite flavor as it really didn't have much of a taste. The ambiance was super cute and chill as people were sitting inside working or hanging with friends in the inside tables. Service was incredible as well . I highly recommend this location ?

We got to Baker Baker around 8:10am on A Saturday and they were already sold out of most things,…read morewhich honestly just shows how loved they are. The lady at the front was so kind and welcoming, even though it was clear they'd had a rush (it was Easter weekend, so totally understandable that people came early and stocked up!). Everything is super reasonably priced,all items are $3, and you can get a half dozen for just $12. That's wild for the quality you're getting! They have an amazing variety: danishes, cookies, pound cakes, and more. We ended up with a vanilla glazed cinnamon bun, lemon pound cake, cinnamon danish crunch, almond cloud cookie, karma cookie, and a pecan pie bar to split with one of my close friends, and every single bite was absolutely delicious. I wish I had known there was a line forming right at 7am. I would've rolled out of bed sooner. Thankfully, they told us you can call ahead and reserve, which we might just do next time because I'm already thinking about going back. I highly recommend the danishes & vanilla cinnamon glaze glazed bun and the pecan pie bar! This place is one of those spots you'll want to visit again and again, just get there early or call ahead to snag the goods!

I came here for the first time this past Tuesday morning and enjoyed it! BakerBaker is located in…read morethe 4th Ave Food Park. The bakery is small and is a to-go type of shop. They are open 7am to sell out Tuesday through Saturday. I arrived just before 8am and was surprised that they already were selling out of items! They offer a nice variety of pastries and treats including danishes, croissants, scones, cookies, brownies, and more specialty items. The selection included a mix of both sweet and savory items as wells. The sizes of the pastries were perfect, the price was a little high--but still reasonable. The service was quick, but I thought it could have been slightly more pleasant. The worker just didn't really seem too happy to be there on this particular morning and was very blunt with me. I asked her for her opinion and what items to get and she really didn't provide much help. But other than that, this was a good experience. I ended up getting three items including a Nutella danish, a cheddar-chive scone, and a piece of their pecan bread pudding. All of these items were delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed each one! The pecan bread pudding was great, it wasn't too sweet and the texture was perfect. I just wish it was warm as it was given to me cold. Next time I get this I might need to heat it up in the microwave at home. It didn't include too many pecans, but the cinnamon flavors were great, I would recommend this. The Nutella danish was more reminiscent of a croissant with Nutella on top. This was still good as the dough was quite buttery & flaky--just as it should be. There was the perfect amount of Nutella and I thought it was nicely balanced. The cheddar-chive scone was by far my favorite! The scone was dense, buttery, and had great texture & layers. The cheddar was subtle, but still very much present. I was very impressed with the scone and would highly recommend ordering one. It was easily one of the best scones I've eaten and shouldn't be missed! Overall, I am glad I finally made it out to BakerBaker and can easily say it won't be my last visit. The selection of pastries is awesome and you can easily get something different every time you go. Their menu appears to change daily/weekly too. Each pastry is priced at $4. I will say some pastries vary in size, making this price less justifiable. For instance, one of the other bread pudding varieties was about half the size of the one I ordered and priced the same. All the pastries I tried were delectable and I was satisfied. As I stated above, I thought the service, particularly the women ringing me up, could have been more pleasant. I would say this is a solid bakery for Gainesville, with the scones being the standout. This is certainly no French bakery, but it will definitely satisfy and sweet cravings you might have!

First off I want to start by saying the OWNER was the sweetest lady! Even when I didnt read her…read moresign on her cooler door! My apologies! I came specifically for her rainbow cookies and they did not disappoint! She had perfect layers and the flavor was just like my bakery back home! I will most definitely stop in again when we are out that way! If you are looking for a good Italian bakery you need to stop in! Wish I would have found it sooner!

Not a whole lot to go into here but I had a pleasant experience. I did a last minute order over the…read morephone, a couple days prior and there was no issue. I needed a cheesecake for a friend's birthday and they were the cheapest option for those that still had availability. I ordered for pickup and when i got there around lunch time on a Friday, there were a few people inside. It was at that moment I realized there was a deli inside. While this place is like down the street from where I live, I had never actually been inside. Since it was busy, there was a tiny wait but nothing crazy. I told the woman what I needed and she quickly packaged up the cake. The taste was great! Now I will say I'm not used to Italian cheesecake, meaning I'm not used to there not being a crust but that's okay. I enjoyed it but more importantly the birthday girl was satisfied and that's all that matters. I do plan to go back to try other desserts and the deli .

Just Celebrate is my go-to bakery in Gainesville! I had one of their cake decorating parties for my…read morebirthday this year. It was such a great experience and everyone was so thoughtful making sure we had a great time! We each got to decorate our own cake and choose what color we wanted the frosting. You can choose whether you'd like to use fondant or piping to decorate. The set up was so beautiful! They allow outside drinks so we set up a mimosa bar to enjoy during the cake decorating too! It was such a unique experience and I highly recommend it! I was gifted a martini glass cake from there as well and the flavor was DELICIOUS. I also recommend their cake pops! You can order those on short notice and they make a great gift! Plus they have football cake pops for football and tailgating season!

Just Celebrate is absolutely amazing. Everything is so delicious and looks spectacular. They are…read morevery creative and very meticulous about their presentation. A must go to for any celebration or just for a tasty bite

Finally made it to this GEM of a donut shop in Gainesville! Flatfish GNV is a donut shop that…read morespecializes in brioche filled donuts and vegan glazed donuts. Only open Friday through Sunday, they offer a limited selection with monthly rotating flavors, so expect lines out the door. Knowing to expect a line, especially during move-in weekend, my family and I got there about 10min before opening at 10am. There was already a line wrapped around the block! We ended up waiting in line for about 50min before ordering. Shortly after we ordered and sat down to enjoy our donuts, one of the owners notified everyone there was a limited selection left and it was likely not everyone would receive donuts. So if you are planning on visiting, just be aware of this! The service was excellent and extremely pleasant. The co-owner serving the donuts was super sweet and personable. This husband and wife team run a tight ship and really do their best to serve everyone to their best ability! The inside is quant, but there are a couple of seating options. We appreciated the nostalgic atmosphere and decor throughout. We got to the counter at the perfect time as they were just about out of the brioche. While unable to snag one of the brioche donuts, we were able to try 3/4 brioche filled and 5 of the vegan glazed. All the donuts were genuinely phenomenal and you couldn't tell the vegan glazed was vegan at all. The brioche filled donuts were super pillowy, with ample amounts of luscious cream filling. All the flavors were distinct and very good--you can tell they use fresh, high-quality ingredients. I thoroughly enjoyed the brownie filled brioche and thought the filling was divine, almost reminded me of chocolate mousse! The vegan glazed were also great with a wonderful texture. They too were soft and very fresh, each with good flavor. I honestly enjoyed all 5 of the flavors we tried, especially the Arnold Palmer and Cherry Crumble! Overall, Flatfish GNV was most definitely worth as the hype and praise! The donuts are truly something special, with lovely presentation, flavor, and most importantly texture. The donuts themselves are large too and I definitely think the price is justified. They use great ingredients and it shows in the product they output. While the lines can get long, don't let that intimidate you! The service was perfect and this husband & wife team does a wonderful job running their donut shop. I was extremely impressed and would really like to return to try some more of their monthly flavors!

Arrived about 20 minutes past opening and waited for 1 hour for the donuts. The brioche donuts were…read moredelicious!! Would recommend.

Went to a local neighborhood event and was lucky enough to try this food truck. The owner was…read morereally kind and sweet and made sure we got everything we wanted. She explained the menu and that basically there are unlimited options with all of the toppings that they have. They have tons of different cereals-fruit loops, fruity pebbles, Cap'n Crunch, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and more. They also have the classic toppings- sprinkles, marshmallows, Oreo crumbles, whipped cream and more. You can get any of these options with chocolate or vanilla ice cream. They also have two gourmet menu options- the holy doughnut was what I got. You can also turn your dessert into a shake as well. If ice cream is not what you had in mind, they also have an açaí smoothie to enjoy, which was also very good.

They have great ice cream with fun flavors. It's a unique treat that our family had to try at least…read moreonce. But now we want it again and again!

While their chocolates are tasty and their shop is really neat and they have a great and diverse…read moreselection of chocolates, I am very disappointed with how they boxed the chocolates I purchased for my mom for Mothers' Day. I selected a pound of various chocolates to get exactly what I wanted plus to avoid any possibility of the pre-packaged assortments being stale. These pre-packaged boxes however looked beautiful and all the chocolates were laid out neatly, with plastic wrap covering them so you could see what was inside. I figured the staff would place the chocolates I chose into a similar box and with as much care. Instead, to my horror when I opened the box at home, she had just thrown them into the box! You can see this in the photo attached. It upset my mom and is not the caliber of service you expect from a shop like this, furthermore, it easily could have been avoided: the girl who did it could have just placed a pound of candies into two boxes and tied them together with a ribbon or used a divider to create two layers in one box. There is no excuse, especially when something is clearly intended as a gift, for this sloppiness.

I just visited Thornebrook Chocolates this morning (2/15) for the last time!…read more The conversation went like this: Question: "Do you have any chocolate covered cherries?" Answer: "Yes, we have these." (Clerk pointing to several small boxes behind a glass display case) Question: "May I see one?" Clerk retrieves a box and holds it on her side of the counter. Question: I extend my hand and ask, "May I look at it?" Answer: "No sir. It has alcohol in the cherries. I cant let you touch the box." Question: "The reason I can't look at the box is because it has alcohol?" Answer: "Yes Sir." Customer Departing Comment: "Enjoy your chocolates." Clerk Departing Comment: "Have a nice Day." Query: How does one read the ingredients without holding and reading the box? My wife visited several days before Christmas in a prior year to purchase some Marzipan. She was told they were making some later that day and to come back in the afternoon. When my wife returned she was told it had been made but all of it was sold. Overall, I do not feel customers are valued by this business and would never return!!