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    3.3 (11 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Cake freezer

    Absolutely the BEST ice cream! So good that we drive 2 hours to get it. Great staff and the shop is very clean. Highly recommended!

    Theos R.

    I just tried one of their buy one get one half off deals. Got the 'small size' oreo sundae, along with a brownie flavored one. The portion sizes seemed decent, and the flavor was good. With the discount, it came up to just under $10. In terms of price, these would be on the pricier size considering what you get. The quality was decent, but I probably would only return during one of their BOGO half off days or during another special. The ambiance was good, nice and quiet. The spot appeared incredibly clean or spotless. All in all, the 3/5 rating is due to the quality and price. I wasn't amazed by the flavor nor value. My daughter enjoyed her sundae, and could barely finish half of it (not bad considering we got the small).

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    Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe

    Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe

    4.4
    (126 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $

    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 .

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    Bunch of cookies !!!!
    Bunch of cookies !!!!
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    Baker Baker

    Baker Baker

    4.6
    (38 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    This place has a really fun variety of pastries from different countries, which is a unique layout!…read moreI got here around 10am and they still had a decent selection left, though you could tell there had been a lot more earlier in the morning. I went with a lingonberry custard pastry (I forgot what the actual name was) and it was absolutely delicious! The tart lingonberries, creamy custard, flaky pastry, and sweet glaze all complemented each other so well. I do wish there was a lot more filling and that it was more evenly distributed, as I only got a few bites with the filling and the rest were just plain pastry with glaze (still yummy though). The service was very quick and the people behind the counter were helpful and friendly.

    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!

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    Get there early!
    Get there early!
    My order of chocolate chip cookies (yes I'm obsessed)
    My order of chocolate chip cookies (yes I'm obsessed)
    Lingonberry custard pastry

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    Bestea & The Loop Cake

    Bestea & The Loop Cake

    4.0
    (114 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    It's a cute little shop with lots of bubble tea flavors like milk tea, taro tea, oolong tea, fruit…read moretea, cheese foam, and more. They also have seasonal flavors! There's lots of yummy sweets in the bakery like chiffon cake, cheesecake, basque cheesecake, cream puffs, burst cake, mochi, crepe cake, french macarons, and more. It's near the Enson Market. It wasn't too loud inside and there were plenty of places to sit. I think it would be a great place for a date or to meet up with friends. My order: The matcha green tea w. coconut milk (no boba). I also tried the tiramisu mousse cake. The green tea was really tasty, the tiramisu mousse was just okay IMO. Why I left a four star review: There weren't a lot of dairy-free milk options, the price point was a tad high, and there are too many other boba tea shops in Gainesville with a better price point and flavors.

    Look, I'm not from Gainseville. I'm from LA, on a visit, and LA is home to the best Chinese…read morefood/asian food and desserts in the country (don't let NYC tell you different). So the fact that I'm giving this place 5 stars means this place is stellar. It's not a place I would even expect to exist in a small place like Gainseville, let alone be THIS GOOD. BUT this place is THAT GOOD. The cakes were all LA tier, maybe even Taiwan/China tier, which is Saying SOMETHING!!! I travel a lot and my experience with asian stores in small towns has always been subpar. It might look authentic, etc but then the taste will disappoint and I'm reminded why the 626 in LA is known as an Asian food haven. But this store tasted straight out of the 626. I walked in looking for Asian desserts because I can only go so long existing on wypipo food tbh. I noticed there's a nice new Chinese market next door and the staff inside was all Chinese, speaking Mandarin - very encouraging. I looked at the cakes. They looked legit! Real Asian cake store level. But I still told myself to lower my expectations with the taste so I wouldn't be disappointed later. I bought four cakes and two drinks. Would have bought food too but their kitchen was closed (I came 30 mins before closing). Tbh, the drinks are just fine. I've had better, these were a tiny bit watered down - but still decent. The guava and lychee flavors we got were very prevalent and there was a fresh lime slice in mine. But the cakes!!! The cakes are 5 star. The cakes are LA worthy. TAIPEI worthy. What is this store doing in Gainseville?? I sure hope they survive. I have to come back to Gainseville often for medical events, so - I will be coming to this store EACH TIME. Please, please stay open for me. ;) The cakes are perfectly light, soft, not too sweet. (If you know Asian desserts you'll know what I'm talking about). The mochi layers inside were perfectly done, sweet, smooth, very QQ. Everything from the injeolmi flavor to taro paste to mango gelatin layers - all the flavors were there in just the right way. The textures - perfect. Lady M can't compete with the crepe cakes. The basque was cooked to PERFECTION. The mochi round cakes - like eating Taro clouds. This is not an amateur bakery, folks. This bakery know what they're doing. You have a gem here, Gainseville. I literally logged into Yelp to leave this review for them. Please do yourself a favor and try their cakes - Try them ALL. Experience the beauty of Asian desserts. I feel like every single thing here will be done perfectly. I know I'm gonna keep coming back to try more!

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    Decor is homey but still has a boxy warehouse feeling
    Decor is homey but still has a boxy warehouse feeling
    Coconut Pineapple Loop Cake
    Coconut Pineapple Loop Cake
    Bestea & The Loop Cake

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    Carvel - icecream - Updated June 2026

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