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    Cinnaholic

    4.1 (157 reviews)
    InexpensiveDesserts, Bakeries, Vegan
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Priscilla R.

    Second time at this shop (different locations each time) Food: I have had a Cinnabon and honestly not impressed when compared to the dough/ based texture and flavor of the original Cinnabon. I do love how customizable the Cinnabons are but haven't LOVED the flavors I've tried. My partner ordered a Cinnabon and I opted for a cookie this time around. It was a good cookie (cinnadoodle) texture wise and flavor wise. Price: the Cinnabons are worth the price maybe because of the size and the toppings you can add to it. But the cookie I felt was overpriced for the size. Service: both time I have visited the company shop (different locations) I have been asked to wait a few minutes though no1 else was in the shop. It seems they prepare orders that come in via the app maybe? But it seems awkward to wait around when no one else is in the shop. The service is not the fastest but not their fault they are doing their best, the shop just seems to only have one or two people working the shop at a time. They seem a bit frazzled and that's with just one client I can't imagine if multiple customers came in. Ambiance: shops are consistent in decore and set up. Welcoming and smells amazing. They have some seating and my favorite part is that they have their popular and newer items on display so you know what you are getting.

    Pistachio with almonds
    Marie S.

    Upon entering the place is clean and bright. The food case was full of samples you could look at - then when you order they make it fresh. The counter worker was friendly- I ordered the pistachio with no chocolate she asked if I would like almonds I said sure. The roll itself was fresh - there was no flavor of pistachio-or pistachios on it. (I also realized later I was charged for the Almonds) The frosting was sweet. The bathroom was clean they even have an automatic garbage can.

    Jillian S.

    Updating my review after visiting several more times over the years. I am still a fan of this gourmet vegan bakery. The price is limiting as with similar establishments, however, cinnaholic does use high-quality ingredients and the portions are large. The only item I dislike is the vanilla frosting they use for the cookie dough. It is gritty, overly sweet, and has an off taste. I recommend sticking with the cream cheese frosting. The employees are helpful and the flavors are displayed in the case and posted on the menu board. The website also lists the flavors and detailed information on the ingredients. The cinnamon rolls take a while to make, but they are worth the wait. Parking is available out front or close by as long as Parkside isn't too crowded. Overall, a good option if you want a large, delicious cinnamon roll!

    Steven P.

    We went to Cinnaholic for a Yelp Elite event. The service was excellent and the staff was very friendly explaining the menu. The cinnamon roll unfortunately missed the mark. It was a little too doughy and overall the roll was too sweet. An ok experience but probably won't be back

    Melanie M.

    Run.... Run.... Run.... These cinnamon rolls are THE BEST I've ever had. Even better, as someone who tries to avoid dairy, they're vegan!! The old school roll is my favorite, the others are overwhelmingly sweet for me, but I would absolutely recommend going here. The cookie dough bites and cookie dough are 10/10 would recommend. I've been here so many times and totally forget to review it every time because I'm too busy eating it! If you sign up for the rewards, you get points and I get emails with coupon codes regularly. Seriously, If you've not gone, you need to try this ASAP. These are the BEST cinnamon rolls I've ever had in my life.

    Luis D.

    I was about to give four-stars until I saw that this place is 100% plant based. Does that mean that these treats are healthy? I had a friend who bought four different Signature Rolls so I got to try the following: -Cookie Monster - pretty nice and the chocolate chips with frosting were good -Caramel Apple Pie - the pie crumble makes this nice -Sparkle Berry - this one was just okay -Tropical Bliss - the coconut really helps this one stand out Overall, I would say it is a nice treat, but without being the one who paid for it I don't know whether it is really worth it. I will have to investigate next time I am in town.

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    Michelle L.

    Got to try Cinnaholic in Cary! The manager was very friendly and the interior was very festive. Here are the rolls I tried: Campfire S'mores - Marshmallow frosting with graham cookies marshmallows and chocolate. Cookie Monster - Cream cheese frosting with cookie dough, chocolate chips and chocolate sauce. Fluffernutter Roll - Fluffernutter frosting topped with homemade peanut butter cups, marshmallows and chocolate sauce. Pumpkin Spice Roll - Pumpkin frosting topped with marshmallows, homemade Cinnadoodle cookie bites and cinnamon dust. This is my favorite roll! The cookie bites taste like Snickerdoodles! Savory Pizza Roll - Cinnaholic dough rolled with savory marinara and dairy free cheese shreds. Topped with more sauce and cheese. The sweet buns were all very decadent and heavy but makes for a shareable treat :) Tasted even better microwaved the next day. Pizza rolls were a nice savory contrast and very doughy!

    Trevor H.

    My girlfriend and I loved the clean festive ambiance of this restaurant. The staff greeted us warmly and made us feel welcome. My girlfriend wanted to try my Sweater Weather Roll but she thought she couldn't because of the "cream cheese". A staff member then told us that all of the menu items are vegan! My girlfriend was so excited because she has a dairy allergy and not many places are completely dairy free. We tried the Sweater Weather and Apple Cobbler rolls. Sweater Weather was a unanimous favorite. We both loved the warm cinnamon roll,fresh slices of banana, banana bread bites, and the rich frosting. I came back and ordered a bunch of rolls over the phone. A staff member Julie answered and she was super upbeat and helpful! We lost connection and she quickly called back and made sure my order was complete. Thank you for great customer service!

    Troy B.

    Four of us went here for dessert on a Saturday evening. It was pretty crowded but not to bad. It is located in some sort of strip mall set up so there is plenty of parking around. There are also some indoor seats as well as outdoor benches around. The rolls are amazing and huge! Two of us couldn't finish one of the buns. We got the cookie monster bun! If you aren't a diabetic going in, you may be when you leave!! Seriously, these are very good and if cinnamon buns with toppings are your thing... you need to check it out!

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    Neha K.

    Got a little gift certificate to visit this adorable cinnamon bun shop for my kids before breaking some "not good" news to them. This is such a unique concept, from make your own (bun, frosting, topping) to some menu item creations. We stuck with menu items because they looked beyond delicious and sure enough they served the purpose of delivering delicious with a bang! The buns are nice and warm, the containers are compostable, the store is impeccable clean, staff helps you make decisions, masks are in place, covid protocols plenty good! There's no in-house dining but even after a 20 min drive home, those buns were soft, warm gooey goodness! My kids loved this and we will be back to celebrate little joys in life or cheer up from setbacks. Parking at Parkside can be challenging (if you hate a walk) but there's always been parking when we've visited.

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    Markiesa B.

    Came to this spot last night after dinner for a sweet treat. This was actually my second time coming to this place. There is a lot of options so it can be a bit overwhelming. My party and I tried 3 rolls; rocky road, banana split and Cookie Monster. The presentation for all the rolls were nice and looked delicious. I had the Cookie Monster roll that came with some Oreo cookie pieces on top. The roll was good but it is very sweet so beware when selecting a roll and the toppings that come on it. Overall I would visit this place again

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    Meg L.

    I recognized this place on shark tank and wanted to try it out. I loved that you can make your own, but they also had prearranged desserts too for about the same price. Pros about this place was that the flavor of the cinnamon roll wasn't overpowering. I liked the fresh fruit and the raspberry frosting wasn't too sweet either. At about $6 per roll, I'm not sure if I'll be coming back here frequently.

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    Kenisha R.

    I will change it once get to have one. I don't know, I had a very frustrated individual who worked there who made me second guess if I will make the drive back. Maybe I was not the kind of customer he wanted to serve. After telling me 6 were sold and four were bought with two left over. I think reading others reviews for this location will behoove you. The manager gets the 5 star rating!

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    Nice young ladies behind counter & lusciously delicious & decadent cinnamon rolls!! I can't wait to return!!!

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    Do they have any gluten free options?

    Their website states: All of our products are fresh-baked and 100% vegan, dairy & lactose-free, egg-free and cholesterol-free.

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    Paris Baguette - The first store that I see this! It's cool to watch

    Paris Baguette

    3.7(56 reviews)
    8.6 mi

    Paris Baguette is easily one of my favorite little spots when I'm craving something sweet! Their…read morecakes are SO good. I frequently get the Strawberry Cream Cake or the Carrot Cake, and neither ever disappoints. Pair either one with their hot chai tea latte, which is always delicious, and I'm a happy girl! My one and only complaint... PLEASE bring back the pistachio cake! I'm not exaggerating when I say I could have gotten a slice of that cake every single day. I still think about it! What I really love about Paris Baguette is the whole experience. You can walk in, grab a tray, and pick whatever looks good from all the pastries, donuts, tarts, cakes, and other treats, and there's a huge drink selection to go with it. It's dangerous because everything looks good! It's also such a cute, comfortable little spot to sit down and enjoy something by yourself, bring your laptop and knock out some work, or meet up with a friend for coffee and something sweet. Great atmosphere, delicious desserts, and plenty of choices. Definitely one of those places I keep coming back to! And seriously... bring back the pistachio cake.

    I can't believe I am only giving y'all 3/5 stars, but the customer service needs some work! I was…read moreso excited to learn we had a Paris Baguette in the area after visiting the VA Beach location about 3 weeks ago. I was headed out to my cousins house not far from there and thought I would scoop up a few things for us to snack on. I knew I wanted the fruit tarts and they are pure perfection in my opinion-I bought 4 in total-I ate one the second I got into the car and the rest were had later in the day. I also wanted to try some of their savory options as when I was there a few weeks ago, they were sold out of the ham and cheese croissant and was really excited to give it a try, and wow it was worth the wait! I also got a pepperoni pizza and some sort of pastry with a hot dog in it. We cut each of the savory options into third so we could sample each item. Everything about the ham and cheese croissant was pure perfection and was the favorite of all three of us! I hate that I didn't take any photos of the building-the outside was nothing special but pastries were beautifully displayed and they had so many options to choose from! The rest room wasn't super tidy, but it was bad either-it was a very busy Sunday afternoon! Now to breakdown the customer service piece that prevented me from giving y'all a perfect score, please do better! I was not greeted when it was my turn, in fact there were two people at registers and after both finished they both walked away without saying anything. So, I stood there and waited and at this point no one was behind me. I don't recall the name of the young man that checked me out. I said hello and asked how do I sign up for their rewards program? I'm not sure he understood my question. I asked again and he told me that I had to sign up for it. There seemed to be a disconnect so I just asked if I could sign up for it later and get credit for the large purchase I was making and all he said was he would give me a receipt. He rang up my pastries and I then asked if he could package the sweet and savory items separately and he seemed annoyed. I also ordered myself an iced chai and he seemed bothered that I wanted a drink. At this point there was a really long line of people and he was not efficient in our encounter at all. I truly believe customers service makes or breaks and experience and sadly, this guy missed the mark after I spent $40+! I'm hoping he was just having an off day.

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    La Farm Bakery - Lunch w HG.  6/26

    La Farm Bakery

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    Stopped by La Farm Bakery on NW Cary Parkway in the afternoon for some snacks, and it was hard not…read moreto want to take home half the store! The space is spacious and inviting, with plenty of freshly baked bread, pastries, and other tempting goodies on display. We ordered two items: Poulet au Fromage ($16.90) -- Focaccia loaded with herb-roasted chicken, cheddar cheese, Applewood bacon, tomato, and herb mayo. This sandwich was plentiful, flavorful, and seriously satisfying. Every bite was packed with delicious ingredients! Chocolate Almond Croissant ($6.31) -- Belgian chocolate and almond fondant wrapped inside a wonderfully flaky croissant and topped with roasted almonds. This was an absolute treat. The Chocolate Almond Croissant is simply to die for! While enjoying our food, I couldn't help eyeing the scones, along with their beer and wine selection. Clearly, I'll need several return visits to work my way through everything that caught my attention.

    Been coming here off and on for a couple years and will never return. This establishment should be…read moreashamed of itself. I am from Beverly Hills and I have never seen a restaurant be more out of touch in pricing. They are contributing to a class divide that is common in third world countries. If they are going to charge prices more than luxury restaurants in luxury areas they should probably clean up a lot more. Tables are filthy, they serve you with PLASTIC FORKS and the lines are atrocious bc they are understaffed. This place is a joke.

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    Annelore's German Bakery

    Annelore's German Bakery

    4.2(152 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    Ich liebe Annelores deutsche Bäckerei!…read more I first got goodies from Annelore's booth at the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh. The Apfel (apple) turnover was delicious, as was the Heidelbeerkuchen (blueberry cake) and Zitronenschnitten (lemon bar). I saw a nice gentlemen there that day who I think may be part owner; based on what I see on their website I wonder if it was Herr Norbert. While waiting for another guy behind the counter to bag my goodies, I happened to mention (to who I think was Norbert) that I'm learning German, and he spoke some basic German to me! Which I understood - OMG, must tell my German teacher. A couple weeks later I needed to bring desserts to our monthly Book Club meeting, and Annelore's was my first thought. I decided to visit their actual store in Cary. Even though it's an hour away from home, I stopped by one day when I had to go to Raleigh for an appointment. An Annelore's employee helped me with selecting about six cake slices and 2-3 different bars, plus some German cookies. The inside of the store is very clean, and there are some places to sit if you'd like to eat there. The employees were kind and helpful (and patient, in my case, trying to decide what to buy for a Book Club group I'd never met in person). Annelore's German Bakery is a wonderful way to take care of your dessert needs and support a local business at the same time. If you need a dessert, cake, scones, or other treats for your home gathering, BBQ, church social, potluck, business lunch, or other event, I would definitely let Annelore's take care of that part for you! 10/10, highly recommend! SO good! Vielen Dank, Annelore's... Ich werde Ihr Geschäft bald wieder besuchen!

    Came here recently and really enjoyed my visit!…read more First, there's a small parking lot right next to the bakery, and I think a larger parking lot at the rear of the building. I got lucky and snagged a spot near the front, though :) I looked around at everything and it all looked so tasty! I decided to grab a loaf of pumpernickel bread, but next time I'll probably get a dessert or two. The staff were helpful throughout my visit. They asked me if I wanted my bread sliced, and when I replied in the affirmative, gave me a helpful chart with a lot of different options for how thick I wanted each slice :) I took the bread home, stuck it in the oven, and ate it with some butter and jam. Delicious! My kids really liked it as well. Overall, I will definitely come back!

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    Utica bakery

    Utica bakery

    4.7(136 reviews)
    8.5 mi
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    I went at around 3pm on a Saturday to get some pastries for a friend's gathering and chose this…read morespot due to the proximity to their place and also the reviews online. I am so glad I went! The pastries get freshly filled with filling upon your order, and they box it up so nicely! There are aeating benches for you to sit and wait for your order, which didn't take too long. I got 3 cannolis, 2 cream puffs, and 2 cookies (I got the last chocolate cookie of the day). Service was friendly and quick as well, only took about 10ish minutes! Everything tasted amazing! And best thing about them was that it was not too overly sweet! It was the perfect amount that makes me want to keep tasting more. The cookies especially were so satisfying and soft and I loved how everything was quite decent sized as well! I will definitely be coming back!

    Stevie K Certified Legit AF! This place is so phenomenal. I only get down to Apex occasionally…read morefor work and even more rare to be there on a Saturday or Sunday (the only days they're open). So when I am, I always stop by. The pastries are the best I've ever had. I am a lobster tail junkie. Whenever I'm in NY or Philly, I seek out the best. I've been to several famous Italian bakeries in these cities and never found one as good as Utica Bakery in Apex. It's world class. Just look at the cannoli cream and pistachio cream stuffing those bad boys. Their savory foods are equally as impressive. This stuffed bread with meatballs and Parmesan was excellent and I love their tomato pie (not pictured), which I have had in the past. Everything here is outstanding! If you're anywhere close on a weekend, get there asap.

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    Crema Coffee & Bakery - Toasted almond latte and cherry mocha.

    Crema Coffee & Bakery

    4.4(322 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    With the weather sitting in that perfect sweet spot before the North Carolina summer heat takes…read moreover, I grabbed a seat outside and settled in with an Iced Vanilla Latte and one of Crema's famous Cragels filled with cream cheese. The latte was smooth, refreshing, and perfectly balanced--not overly sweet, just enough vanilla to complement the coffee. The Cragel was every bit as delicious as its reputation suggests: warm, chewy, flaky, and generously filled with cream cheese. A perfect coffee, a scrumptious Cragel, and ideal patio weather--what more could you ask for? This is exactly the kind of local gem that keeps me coming back.

    I'm not sure if I would come back here. I'm sure if I came on a non busy day and not peak time it…read morewould have been a better experience. It was very crowded there's not a lot of seating inside, they do have outside sitting. I did like how the inside looked and they had their pastries out front. I couldn't tell what to order and spent a few minutes trying to figure the menu out without getting overstimulated by the time I could even think about asking questions they had a really big line. I ended up ordering a medium cappuccino which I know see from other reviews that my disappointment was not just me. we did get a waffle croissant thing which was not bad. It tasted stale. So it was a bit tougher and chewier or I'm not sure if that's how it was supposed to be ? I'm sure if it was fresh it would have been better. My daughter ended up getting a fruit smoothie and a hello kitty looking Madeline that was banana flavored she really liked that. There are no prices on the things that aren't at their coffee station area. I did ask the guy up front that it was my first time here and I wasn't sure what to get, he just stared at me. Didn't say anything. And then corrected me when I asked for the waffle thing. Soo.. there's that. So I guess come here if you know what you want. Or come during non less busy hours. We only came by because it was across the street from our therapy appointment. But left more disappointed.. and I spent $22 with tip. Not even sure what I paid for or the prices it all happened so fast. So go here don't go here. We will probably try another place.

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    Crema Coffee & Bakery - Another coffee-themed display. Gives the place a bit of a rustic feel.

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    Another coffee-themed display. Gives the place a bit of a rustic feel.

    La Recette Patisserie - Cherry cake

    La Recette Patisserie

    4.9(52 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    "VERY hole-in-the-wall Middle Eastern patisserie"…read more This gives hole-in-the-wall new meaning. The location is in a strip-mall that's set back a ways from 55, so it's not really visible from the street at all. However, it's weirder than that-- you have to drive AROUND the strip mall to the back, past the various loading docks for other stores, and they you see this place is open just from the BACK of the strip mall. I heard the owner is Algerian, but there are many Palestinian references and flags around the shop, so if that's triggering, then know this in advance before coming in. Still, the place is brightly lit and airy, with tables to eat. They do custom cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts, but we just wanted to sample some sweets. Hours are funny-- just midday Friday through Sunday. We ordered a pecan brownie and a pistachio chocolate dish with kunafa (shredded Middle Eastern pastry), as well as a mocha coffee. The mocha coffee was rich and delicious, as expected. The pistachio chocolate dish with kunafa was to-die-for... SO delicious. Super thick and messy, as you'd hope it would be. And of course the pecan brownie was amazing. I will say the pastries are not "cheap". I got a single tahini chocolate chip cookie to go for a friend, and that was $4.50 for a modest sized cookie. The other dishes above were in the $6 range. But these are unusual custom-made dishes, so it's fair.

    Finally got to try La Recette Patisserie, a Middle Eastern-French bakery in South Durham! We got a…read morebunch of pastries (Apricot gateau, Opera cake, Tahini majesty, Makroud, Ghriba, Mchewek), all of which were delicious. To drink, we got the Sahlab (only comes warm)- this was so delicious (milky and perfectly floral, very comforting). This spot has a very unassuming exterior, but the inside is pretty cute and spacious with lots of seating (you actually need to walk to the back of the building to find the entrance). Would be a great spot to hang out and do work at. Service was fast and friendly. 9/10 would recommend!

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