I sort of waffled between a 4 and a 5 but I really really enjoyed my experience here so I'll round…read moreup! Came in for a bite after work last week. It was later in the afternoon (like 2ish) so the restaurant was fairly quiet when I entered. It's located on a corner as you enter Hartselle's downtown area. I always find parking to be challenging around Main Street, so I parked in a large lot about two blocks down and just walked over to not have to battle with traffic and parallel parking. The inside is beautiful and has a first and second floor. The vibe is pretty much perfect; it reminds me a little of a bistro, with sort of a classical aura but without tackiness or over-grandiosity. The music selection matched the ambiance perfectly. There are lovely large windows and cozy as well as more traditional seating options. I walked my way back to the counter, passing the beautiful baked goods, where I was asked if I'd like a lunch menu or coffee and a pastry. When I indicated I wanted to eat lunch, I was encouraged to sit and relax and let them grab me a menu and a drink. The service was lovely all around; I was checked on plenty and they seemed genuinely concerned about whether or not I enjoyed myself (I did)! They were also very helpful and friendly when I placed a to go order for some pastries for later. Sweet and charming conversationalists! The sweet tea I had to drink was legit some of the best tea I've had in a long time. I know they offer Piper and Leaf tea and I wonder if it was their take on Front Porch Special. I love that tea. At any rate, it was perfectly sweet and flavorful. I ordered the pimento cheese BLT. They have upgraded side options for an extra charge but I was content with the kettle chips. The sandwich was made on a nice soft but chewy bread -- sourdough? -- and the smoked Gouda pimento cheese had just enough smoke. The bacon was absolutely delicious, crispy and so flavorful. The lettuce was more of a mix and I enjoyed that as opposed to just romaine. Truly my only criticism of lunch is I wish that the bread would've been toasted, or that I'd been offered the opportunity to have it toasted. I'd wished for a little warmth on my sandwich. I got a kitchen sink type of cookie and a white chocolate raspberry scone to go for a treat later. These didn't knock my socks off quite as much as lunch did, but both were enjoyable, the cookie especially. Lots of goodies inside and a good balance of chewy and crispy. I could've gone for a little more both raspberry and white chocolate, but my husband really liked it -- he said it tasted like a fancy poptart lol. Overall, I really really enjoyed my visit here. We have friends in Hartselle and I will happily recommend and return when able!

I am from Huntsville and my friend is from Double Springs. Hartselle is a perfect middle place for…read moreus to meet. We have been meeting there on a regular basis for over a year - loved the food, the coffee, the ambience and the table by the window. Service was great. We met there today and found that they have re-branded. No more breakfast- just some pastries. The pumpkin spice latte had just a hint of nutmeg. The muffin was just like a Costco muffin. The window table was replaced with merchandise. The server was confused about the order. Nothing was wrong, per se, but it lacks the charm and deliciousness that it had. I can't say I won't be back, but I can say that it isn't our special spot anymore.

Stumbled on this place while driving out in the country and had to stop and give it a try…read more It's some kind of hybrid of an Amish grocery store/lunch counter. Shelves were lined with things your grandma would go nuts over. Jams and jellies, bags of grits, all sorts of things for the cook who knows how to cook with real ingredients. Also a solid selection of prepared/ready to eat items including some pies that looked pretty amazing. Additionally there's a sandwich counter where you can build your own or order one from their menu. All the sandwiches are made to order on their house-made bread and the prices are super low. If I lived near this place that sandwich counter would quickly become a go-to lunch spot. The people were friendly and the place is clean. The prices are right and the selection of items is unique and of high quality. Don't skip this place if you're in the area. 5 stars.

OMG!! The place is amazing! This review is solely based off products I've tried from Dutch Oven…read moreBakery'. Everything I had from peanut cookies, turkey sandwich, cinnamon rolls, caramel popcorn were so sensational! I personally cannot wait to take a road trip here to see for myself this great establishment.

This place has excellent service and cookies! Of course... With all the good yummy bakery items…read moresurrounding you, who wouldn't be happy! Haven't tried the bbq or other food they offer. Looking forward to it though.

WOW, Wow,wow. I ordered the Chipotle chicken panini with smoked collard greens, yes smoked, I…read morethought that was my order but then I got corn bread and a cookie of choice. Bless my soul, I thought I died and went to heaven. We don't have to go to Huntsville anymore to eat.

I just randomly stopped in here while driving through to Huntsville. I have a craving for a donut…read moreand I might have stopped at one of the best bakery's in the state of Alabama. I just purchased some glazed donuts and some donut holes. These things are addictive so don't buy more than what your stomach can handle. The donut holes just melted in your mouth on contact. Absolutely delicious.

We arrived at 11:30 hoping to enjoy the Duchess... for some unexplained reason they were completely…read moresold out!?!

This is such a fun bakery. I haven't tried everything yet, but her sugar cookies and chocolate…read morechip cookies are the best that I have found. She adds amazing toppings to the sugar cookies and cupcakes- the banana pudding ones are amazing. Her cheddar bacon scones are also a favorite. Give Jordan a try - you will be glad that you did. Keep your eye open for her cake decorating classes - they are a lot of fun.

Cullman is sort of known for baked goods so I wanted to stop and get a few pastries before we…read moreheaded home. This place had good reviews and was next door to a coffee shop, so double win! Very cute little bakery inside. Nice places to sit, cute old timey knickknacks and baking relics -- my mom got a huge kick out of the old KitchenAid mixers. Even though it was later in the afternoon, they had a decent selection of desserts. A friendly employee greeted us immediately and was helpful with checkout and bagging. I chose a smaller orange roll based on the recommendation of lots of reviewers, as well as something a bit more unique to me: a sweet potato and pecan muffin. Somewhat unusual combination that sounded super good! I split my treats with husband later that evening. The orange roll was solid -- the soft and yeasty roll was the best part -- though for me the orange glaze was a little too sweet. That's how I usually feel about orange rolls though so if you really love them you'll probably like this one! The muffin remained remarkably moist and the pecans were so nice and toasty on top. It was very subtly sweet and had lots of nice spices. Would love to try more muffins from here! Thanks for the yummy treats! Definitely hope to return someday to try the pie bars, strata, and more.

Excellent service Excellent selection…read moreGreat muffins and desserts Good coffee with a large selection of syrups including sugar free Great value. Excellent stop

Stopped in early to grab some breakfast and a few goodies before leaving town. Loved the hometown…read morefeel of the bakery. Staff members were very friendly and helpful. French Toast was excellent! Huge portion size. Cinnamon rolls that I brought were a hit as well. Only negative feedback was with the 12 count assorted homestyle cookies. Cookies were very crunchy, in my opinion a little over baked. Great experience, great area, with a very welcoming environment.

Plain NY cheesecake to die for! Also splurge on their round tin of…read morepecan cinnamon rolls! Wow!

Everything is always fresh and delicious. People are always friendly. Parking can be a…read morechallenge...don't block neighborhood driveways folks.

Got a couple treats from this shop a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed myself…read more This place is located in a more residential part of Decatur. I was surprised to find it in the old Whisk'd location -- RIP to Whisk'd; I loved that restaurant. Street parking only but the street is quiet and it's easy to pop in and out. Inside there's a huge array of confections: classic chocolates like turtles, chocolate covered pretzels, marshmallows, etc., as well as fresh baked cookies and a somewhat startling amount of freeze dried candies. I know that's sort of having a moment right now, but WOW there was a lot of freeze dried stuff to choose from. I don't dislike it but I prefer chocolatey treats so I skirted around the big display. I came about 1.5 hours before closing and will admit the selection (other than freeze dried) was a little sparse. I'm glad they're not letting products go to waste, but in the future, definitely come early if you want to ensure you get everything. More than one customer asked/called in for something only to be turned away while I was shopping around. Of course, the holidays might also have something to do with very high demand. Anyway, I wound up leaving with two cookies (only about four varieties were available when I arrived -- I took a chocolate chip and a brown butter cookie), three chocolate covered pretzels, and one pecan turtle. The service was limited to being rung up at the cash register, but the employee was nice in our limited interaction. My husband and I enjoyed all the treats over the following days! The chocolate was smooth and rich on pretzels and pecans, the caramel chewy and satisfying. The pecans and pretzels were both crispy and fresh -- no problems with staleness here. The cookies were good, too, though perhaps a tiny touch oily. I liked the brown butter better but both were enjoyable! They're the perfect size to share. I'd definitely return here for sweets!

Nice place, awesome service! Had the biscuits and gravy and was very good. If in the area…read moredefinitely recommend stopping by. I did not try the pastry items but it look good as well.

Absolutely great breakfast! Especially for the price. Their sausage balls are top notch. The…read morebreakfast burritos are amazing as well!

Super nice place to grab a coffee and home made pastery. No fluff just honest working folks making…read morea living. Very quainte and quite. Thanks for the experience.