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    Clayton Bakery & Cafe

    3.7 (90 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Bakeries
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Turkey pesto sandwich
    Shanita F.

    The food here is pretty good. The bakery is very large, they have a good number of tables and a few booths, but I went during lunch, so it was busy! They have sooooo many desserts that all look delicious. I ordered a turkey pesto sandwich and asked for the lettuce on the side so I could have the sandwich pressed. I ordered the bagel chips (never do that because why!) but the other option was the pasta salad. The menu says potato salad, but it's actually a pasta salad. I substituted the baked good that comes with it for a red velvet cookie. It was veryyyy good. The turkey pesto was just okay because they hardly had any pesto on the sandwich! The oil from the pesto didn't soak through the bread, so that should have been a sign that there was no pesto in sight. Don't know what that was about, but besides the bagel chips being a bad choice for me and the sandwich being dry, I liked this place lol

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    Jonathan S.

    A plain exterior opens into a large bakery and coffee shop, with ample seating. Walk up to the display cases and allow your mind to race with how many choices you can fit into the car to take home. The selections from cakes, cookies, doughnuts, bagels, eclairs, turnovers, balaclava, and many more to choose from. Add a custom coffee, latte, or smoothie to make your morning complete. Prices here are much better than your chain locations and the staff are always friendly and ready with a smile to start your day. If you need to work remotely there is WiFi available and you may as well stay for lunch as it's just as good as your breakfast options.

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    Lenora S.

    Spent 10 minutes in this bakery and wish it existed in my home town. Road trip: order dozen Black & Whites 24 hours a head of time. They were ready on time. Noon on the dot. This place has so much more. Coffee. Lunch. Cakes. Jams Italian espresso ice cream. There is plenty of seating for big parties, a number of booths on the window for friend get together, and one Three price couch area for lounging. Picked up a butter pound cake and jalapeño strawberry jam as well. Paired the pound cake with fruit for some guests. Divine. Staff was friendly and courteous. Support local. Especially when it tastes as good as this place.

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    Jillian S.

    Satisfy your sweet tooth and restock your pantry at this local Bakery and Cafe. While in the plaza, I stopped here for a treat. I was happy to see that they have whole cakes available for purchase without preordering. In addition to cakes, they have breads, jellies, cheese straws, and a variety of other baked goods. After looking through all their items, I decided on a shadow cake ($14.95), sourdough bread ($4), cheese straws($4.85), and pomegranate jelly ($7.50). A little pricy, but comparable to similar bakeries. The shadow cake was too sweet for our taste. The bread and cheese straws were delicious. We would recommend this bakery to others!

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    I enjoy the Clayton Bakery and the vast variety of pastry goods, sandwiches and specialty drinks.

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    Very good cinnamon roll! Donuts are okay. This is the best place in Clayton for a cinnamon roll.

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    Great sandwiches and service. Love the pastries and cookies! I love their turkey sandwich!

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    The cake was beautiful and looks very yummy! We thought the icing was a little too sugary for our taste, but otherwise we were pleased.

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    Bakery is very nice just wish opened on Sunday's they make a wonderful quiche usually have three a day too choose from

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    My fiancé got me a red velvet birthday cake from here and it was amazing! Very moist and the frosting was perfect.

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    Aaktun

    4.2(42 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Me and my husband love coming here for special occasions and just for date nights. We have gotten…read moresomething different each time we've visited and everything has been great - cannot recommend enough ! Waitresses are always so sweet and accommodating and food is always great. Def a spot I love to bring people to who haven't found out about it yet

    I was finally able to try Aaktun today, and had a great experience! My husband has been hyping this…read moreplace up for awhile, as when I work during the week him & our daughter have had a few adventures here. I will say, it did not disappoint! Nestled in downtown Clayton (there is another location in Durham, as well), the spot is conveniently located and cozy. The decor is incredibly pleasing and lovely. We sat at a table which resembles a "cave." So unique and fun. The bar area is also really neat, if we were to go back for a date night, we'd sit there. We made a reservation one day prior for a 12:30 lunch reservation for the three of us on a Saturday and were seated right away. The staff is very friendly, and our server was stellar. The lunch menu is extensive: delicious dishes, fun cocktails and coffee drinks, and a decent wine list. We were provided waters to start and I opted for a glass of the Napa Cabernet. I really wanted to try their iced banana latte for a to-go drink after, but I surely will next time! We started with the appetizer of Brussels Sprouts. We were hoping the Coconut Shrimp was on the lunch menu, but unfortunately, it was not. Hopefully we will get that for a dinner appetizer next time. We are a huge fan of trying Brussels Sprouts at new restaurants and these were great! Served charred with tropical chili crisp, pickled pineapple, and a coconut salsa. They were a little bit sweeter than my liking, but still delicious and we both enjoyed them! For our entrées we went with the Lomo Saltado and Jerked Half Chicken. Both of these dishes were incredible. I ordered the Lomo Saltado and it was delicious, and recommended by my husband. Perfectly cooked steak atop rice and served with grilled tomatoes and Yuka sticks, which were amazing. Although this dish was delicious, I loved my husband's even more. The Jerk Half Chicken was perfectly cooked and flavored, and had the perfect amount of kick! UPDATE: We ended up stopping by the next day to pick up a breakfast sandwich & my Banana Pudding Latte! OH SO GOOD. We got the Bella mushroom and egg breakfast sandwich, so delicious, so flavorful, and huge. Hands down would order again. The Iced Banana Pudding Latte with Oat Milk was stellar: 10/10! I can't wait to have it again! I can't wait to go back to Aaktun to try more dishes and see what the dinner menu offers! Great experience and highly recommend.

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    Luna

    4.5(26 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Luna was an unexpected gem…read more I was looking for somewhere to eat late on a Thursday night and I thankfully found Luna. The vegan pizza was delicious. The crust was light and crisp and the veggies were fresh and delicious. The service was prompt and friendly and I was in and out really quickly. Great spot. I'll be back!

    We stopped in here many months ago on a whim of a recommendation from another dude with a pizza…read morebiz. So glad he didn't gatekeep! Luna quickly became our #1 favorite place to eat. Simple, fresh, delicious ingredients. This is literally the only place I've enjoyed spaghetti and meatballs. Like seriously. Who goes out for spaghetti and meatballs? Apparently I do, at least once a week, across the table from my lovely husband who sticks to his usual pepperoni pizza. Everything but the pasta here is made in house. Delicious! Speaking of pizza... They do this eggplant pizza that will blow your mind. Paper thin lightly breaded and pan fried slices of eggplant atop a pizza with your choice of red or white sauce. I recommend the white sauce with a side of Pomodoro to get the best of both worlds. They've got this sandwich called "the cannon", which is basically a meatball sub on a pizza folded in half. Usually restaurant meatballs are trash. They are delicious here and that thing will fill you up and then some! You can even do a couple of apps like small plates as your meal. They have an eggplant dish that's incredible! And the dressed greens are so tender and fresh! Drinks are yummy. Try a Hugo Spritz, it's my favorite! Oh ya, and the staff is awesome, too! Friendly, attentive, and consistently on point. Have never had a bad experience here. Heck, they even remade a whole entire pizza for me because THEY weren't happy with the way it came out. Who does that? Luna Pizza! The vibe in here in cool, too. I always say that I feel like I'm dining on vacation because this place is just fun, hip, fresh, and delicious like the places I usually find abroad. Come here. Enjoy!

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    The Gilded Pear Brew House - Super cute inside with tons of seating

    The Gilded Pear Brew House

    4.7(34 reviews)
    9.3 mi

    The Gilded Pear is located in Downtown Smithfield. It is located in the Hood-Spiers Building, which…read morehas been restored. It was built in 1900 and still has the original tin ceiling, decorative windows and exposed brick. Seating is on two floors, providing a cozy feel if sitting in the loft. They have the "Pear Necessities of Life" This is both a cafe for coffee and teas but also a bakery that serves breakfast and lunch. They are known for their bubble waffles, and crepes. But also have a large menu that has sandwiches, salads, flat breads and breakfast items. There should be something that appeals to even the pickiest eater. Ordering is done at the counter, and you receive a number, and the beverage and food are brought to your table. The menu is posted outside the entrance so you can check it out first. I went with a rose and cranberry lemonade that was a drink special, and the bubble waffle, and added strawberries and bananas. The bubble waffle intrigued me as I had never had one before. It is a honeycomb waffle popular in Hong Kong. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It looks like bubble wrap, which is hard to tell as mine was covered in strawberries and bananas. I enjoyed the texture and flavors of it. The Gilded Pear is a great addition if you're looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite to eat.

    Great lunch spot in downtown Smithfield! Our party enjoyed deviled eggs as an appetizer, followed…read moreby a banh mi sandwich and pimento cheese blt, complete with potato salad and pasta salad sides. The service was great and the setting is so cool. Highly recommend!

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