Banana Pudding Bundt Cake made with Nilla: Nothing Bundt Cakes (NBC) Banana Pudding Bundt Cake was…read morefirst introduced in 2025, but its limited run from 2/16-4/12/26 was my first tasting. Opening the container, the cake itself had a yellow/golden color and a mild vanilla aroma. The official description is "a delectably comforting banana cake, baked with real banana puree, made with real Mini Nilla Wafers and drizzled with vanilla pudding" (and of course their delicious, sweet cream cheese frosting). As usual, the texture is superb, with one of the best aspects of their cakes being the exceptional moistness of them. In this case, I think the pudding and possibly banana puree contributes to the moistness factor as this seemed moister than usual (in a good way). This is where things get a little perplexing. The name "Banana Pudding" makes me think that the pudding would be banana flavored, but according to the description, the pudding is vanilla and the batter is what's made with bananas. My taste buds only got a vanilla flavor from both the pudding and the cake though (zero banana). There was a fair amount of vanilla pudding in the center, but both the pudding drizzled on the exterior and in the center is difficult to see with the naked eye. The Nilla Wafers were crisp, but soft. I can't really hold this against NBC because unless eaten immediately after prep it's almost impossible to keep them crisp. It's also important to note that the wafers were baked throughout the cake and not just the conspicuous one decorating the summit. Unfortunately, the Nilla Wafers do not really contribute anything as the overall flavor is already vanilla and the soft texture gets lost within the moistness of the cake. This one is tough because it was a phenomenal vanilla pudding bundt cake, but it's a terrible banana cake. They really should be calling it Vanilla Pudding Bundt Cake made with Nilla. Doughboy approved as a vanilla pudding cake, avoid if you're hoping for bananas. Doughboy_Food_Reviews My top bundt cakes: 1. OREO 2. Biscoff Cookie Butter 3. Confetti 4. Churro Dulce de Leche 5. S'mores made with Hershey's

I love you Nothing Bundt Cakes! If you read my other reviews, you know that I love to get my lemon…read moreBundt Cake in between running errands and wanting to eat it in the car. I've always been disappointed because you guys didn't offer plastic forks or spoons but today surprise surprise... you listened and I got my fork. Which means I was finally able to enjoy my sweet treat in the car!! My daughters also love the lemon so I got them 2 and honestly, I could probably eat all three but I'll be a nice mom and share :-) These reviews make me realize that I eat way too many bundt cakes... oh well!

Super cute place with high quality food and friendly staff…read more I had the St. Patty's Day special and it had amazing big chunks of the most delicious age tender corned beef. The poached eggs were pure perfection, with the whites firm and yolks runny. My husband's huevos rancheros were equally delicious. After breakfast we stop at the bakery section and bought a few pastries to take home. The selection was quite large and they were wonderful. So glad to have discovered this gem!

Excellent bakery & restaurant. I stopped by after it was recommend from a local fellow shop owner…read more Had a breakfast omelette followed by a purchase of scones, cookies and caprese sandwiches for a following lunch from their attached bakery. With this find I will be returning w friends as a newly found space for delicious food and conversation.

I treated my child today to a cookies ang cream gelato, and they said it was the best thing they…read moreever had! Great job!

Castemila Coffee was delightful! It was a wonderful blend of coffee and sweetness of gelato! I…read morewould absolutely order it again. The lemon Gelato was very tart and made me pucker. I love lemon flavored things-- so I enjoyed it even though my crinkled face probably didn't show it! The mango didn't taste like mango to me. It tasted like it was artificially "flavored" mango-- it didn't have a distinct flavor of the fruit mango nor actual chunks of mango. Cafe Castemila is such a cute place. The whole shop was littered with sweets and colorful decor. The staff was smiley and friendly. If in the neighborhood, I'd definitely stop in again!

From supporting them at a farmers market previous, we were thrilled to see they have a storefront…read more When we walked in we were greeted with the friendliest smiles from all of the nuns. They had so many options it took us some time to browse through and not walk out with every single pastry. We ended up with an apple turnover, and a chocolate almond croissant both warmed up. They were delicious! Soft, flaky and they did not skimp on filling. The sizes were generous each item was bigger than the palm of my hand. I also got a mango smoothie because I had my caffeine already for the morning but my husband had coffee and said it was great. We loved watching so many folks try everything from sweets and savory while we waited for our items. We definitely have to come back soon!

St. Roger Abbey is nestled in Wilmette, having another location out in Birmingham, MI…read more This cute bakery is run by friendly nuns who are trained in the French art of pastry and baking - super impressive! They offer organic French macarons, bread, cookies, jams, various pastries, and even ready-cooked meals that you can order in advance or pick-up in the store. I loved checking out their shelves of jams, pickled veggies, and other nicely packaged boxes that could be great for gifts! We came here for a caffeine fix, and we ordered: +a White Chocolate Mocha - not brewed well; very weak and watered down; no flavor of the white chocolate +a Cafe Latte with almond milk - not brewed well; very weak and watered down +the Leek Delight - seemed a day or so old; it was dry and extremely bland +the Les bugnes d'Albi - this didn't taste like anything - just a fried, unflavored dough, topped with powdered sugar The organic lemon cookies that I purchased to go were actually delicious - I think it's best to just stick with their packaged cookies here. The nuns were nice. They have limited seating inside, and the place seems pretty popular for pastry orders. Plenty of free parking in the front and in the residential area around the block. +organic lemon cookies +friendly nuns +ample parking

This little hidden gem was such a pleasure to visit. Since my wife and I were out of town, we…read morewanted to try something new since we were craving something sweet. We walked in and were surprised at the many options Molly's offered. Once I saw the display case, I knew we were in trouble. The ladies behind the counter both days were very nice, patient, and friendly. We ordered a 4-pack of cupcakes both days, and my favorite was the peach cobbler cupcake. My wife said it was a tie between the dulce de leche churro and the white chocolate raspberry. I am so glad we were just visiting from out of town because those cupcakes are so delicious, you'll want to return the next day like we did. One of the things we loved most was how delicious the buttercream frosting was--it really melts in your mouth. For so long, I have taken the frosting off cupcakes because it was too sweet and pretty heavy. You won't have that problem with Molly's Cupcakes.

Mollys Cupcakes is always a sweet treat when I'm at old orchard mall. They are always friendly and…read morehelpful. They have vegan and gluten free options.

We LOVE Sweet Reserve! It's such a lovely spot to step out of the hot (or cold!) and enjoy a coffee…read moreor tea. They have a great variety for everyone and even have a selection of fresh pastries and cakes. I go here often and the baristas are always so kind. The shelves of art and jewelry made by local artists is always fun to look at and I love the support for the local community! Highly recommend Sweet Reserve in Skokie!

Ambiance - casual, spacious, great place for coffee & dessert…read more Service - only 1 person taking orders/making drinks on Sat night, service slightly backed up Food - hot chocolate + biscoff topping was slightly on the sweeter side

Good deli. Sandwiches are seriously huge and stuffed with meat…read more I got the lox bagel sandwich. I wish the tomato and cucumber were sliced thinner for an easier bite. Because they're kind of thick, it makes for a sandwich where all the filling slides right out. I guess I wish the bagel had a little more give to it as well instead of being on the stiffer side. But obviously it's still very tasty. The potato pancakes are not quite the style I like. These are thick and dense--like the size of a burger. I think I prefer when they're thinner and soft on the inside but crispy outside.

The challah rolls here might be the best I've ever had. So soft and delicious. I think it's worth…read moremaking a trek out here just for this. I'm I accidentally got the soft salami instead of the hard salami. It was more like bologna. The rainbow star cookies were amazing. Not too sweet and just like the ones I remember getting as a kid in New York. They also have discounted bagels at the end of the weekend. I recommend grabbing a bag to take home and the slicing them and putting them in the freezer. There is plenty of free parking and they do have a few tables in the front if you want to dine there.

First time trying crumbl cookie. I didn't realize it's just a store front with no seating. Plain…read moreand two employees working on making cookies and packaging orders. When we came in no customers were there, to be fair it was about 5:45pm, but No greeting, nothing. Ambiance doesn't really exist. Just touch screens to order and wait without music. A tray of cookies of the week was on the counter, I think the demo cookies looked a little sloppy. But I'd heard such good reviews on social media that I was expecting more. So the five of us each ordered and tried several. Kid 1 had an Oreo cookie. He said 5 stars. Kid 2 had Oreo cookie she said 4 stars. I had the tres leche and I thought 4 stars. Kid 3 had the red velvet. 2 stars. Adult had the chocolate chip cookie. 3 stars. Looks like Oreo was the winner. Unfortunately the chocolate chip and red velvet were duds. Tres leche was decent. I'd give 4 stars to this place, but I'm going with 3, because it's more than just a couple good products. $30 for 6 items. We didn't choose to finish the last chocolate chip cookie we ordered. Might try place again by myself, just because of price, and see if maybe something else is good when it changes to something else.

My daughter has been waiting for these flavors to come out, she was so excited, and to have Dubai…read morechocolate yum. Service was quick, I was the only one in the store. 2 of the self serve machines were out of order.