We've used Velvet Sky for a couple of occasions. We got a mix of cupcake flavors for my son's…read morebirthday. There's something for everyone on their extensive list of flavors! For the second, I ordered a custom decorated cake for my husband's 50th birthday. I didn't really have an idea in mind of what I wanted, so she asked guiding questions, and helped me come up with a theme. The cake she made was amazing!

I had a last minute order (not recommending anyone else do this ofc) and came in on the fly. Velvet…read moreSky was able to accommodate me and my order! Not only were they gorgeous, they tasted amazing. Everyone wanted seconds & thirds. I highly recommend! The bakery is like an artists studio & I could see her working when I walked in. She is literally an artist. 5

Absolutely Delicious cakes, great service!!! I can't wait for my next event!!! Better than any…read morebakery cake I've had.

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Easy to work with, responsive, professional, and DELICIOUS!! I sent her inspo pictures of what i…read morewas looking for and she made it happen. Did i mention they were SUPER yummy??

I just served the first, but not last, cake from taylor Made, Jessica. She made a wonderful…read morepineapple upside down cake for a Birthday party and very person raved about the cake. The topping was just sweet enough and the cake was fluffy and tasty. I would highly recommend. Thank you Jessica.

These cakes hit EVERY TIME!! PLEASE RUN AND GET YOUR CAKE! I absolutely love the limited time cake…read moreflavors! It's exciting to add a new flavor with the consistent flavors available. Lemon is my favorite & runner up party/birthday cake! Yummy!! Price is reasonable. Available for 3rd party deliveries, in store pick up & even online orders! The stores are cute with their decor and items for purchase. Cake prices and sizes are perfect!

The bake cakes are wonderful and very moist And store is so…read moreclean, and well decorated. Nice people working at the front.

Lily Of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe' was on my list of places to try for Black History month. Owned…read moreby Terrance & Rashida Baldwin. I had the pleasure of meeting Rashida during my vist. She was very friendly and I felt a women living her dream. Nestled in the heart of Germantown, my GPS took me right there! Once inside we were greeted by employees that let us know the items for sale were in the back of the store. I found that to be a bit different, that all the baking is done upfront, so you can see things being made from scratch. I wanted to try everything, but the waistline nor the pocketbook would allow that. Between me and my daughter, we decided on the Bread pudding (delicious), Peach cobbler (my favorite), taste like homemade! Turkey Bacon cupcake ,they candied the bacon on top. The cupcake was moist and delicious, but could of been a little bigger. I didn't taste the banana pudding, but my daughter said it was also delicious. They make cakes for special occasions, like wedding, baby showers etc. They also have a few special events there (check their website). The hours are: Sun-Tues *closed Wed-Fri 11am-5pm Sat- 9am-3pm I enjoyed all my baked goods and will differently go back.

I believe Rihanna said something to the extent of, "Where have you been all my life..." After…read morevisiting Lily of the Valley, I asked myself this same question. Where has this place been since I have been living in Philadelphia? When you walk in, there's an older gentleman who has his wet and dry ingredients in bowls and ready to be mixed and concocted for whatever is on the menu that day. Now how often do you enter a bakery and see all of the ingredients on the table and made right in front of you? I went to the back where all of the precious desserts were being shelved and stored and my eyes grew large. I had asked the young lady if their chocolate cookies were soft and she told me they were pretty popular. Needless to say, I bought a dozen alongside the three cupcakes at the bottom. There was even a woman who entered and said she had just bought some of their oatmeal raisin cookies and had to come back and get more. Those cookies were hands down the best I've had and they trump 4th street cookies by a few miles. Soft, buttery, and full of fresh ingredients I couldn't help but to eat a few on the way home. I'm just a bit sad... how did I miss this place since I've been in Philly? Well, good thing I know now.

My daughter and I attended our first cake decorating class at Awesome Little Cupcakes, and it was a…read moregreat time. The owner, Stephanie, was engaging and supportive as we learned the ropes. We learned a lot, and even though the class only ended up being the two of us, she still put full effort into making the class engaging. We'll definitely be back for another class in the future. We also grabbed a few sweet treats (cupcakes & banana pudding) while we were there. Everything (including our self-decorated cakes) was delicious. Whether you're looking for a fun activity to do or just looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, this place is worth checking out.

Nice little corner bake shop located in the Tioga section of Philadelphia. Owner, Stephanie puts…read moreher heart and soul into this business. They offer custom cakes and cup cakes for your special occasions, except weddings. Stephanie takes the time to work with every client to provide the design they are looking for. I was here for a cake decorating class. You can bring your own snacks and drinks. They have a very nice set up. I believe they have enough room for up to about 20 people per class. Stephanie is a great instructor. She takes the time to allow you to follow her step by step. Ask her about her 82% rule!! Stephanie's place is very clean and nicely decorated. This was a great experience for me. I was very satisfied with my work of art. Before leaving, I purchased a banana cream pie and chocolate salted caramel cupcake. They were very delicious. They also offer decorating and baking classes for kids. Stephanie must love kids! Overall, lots of fun, delicious products and a very lovely owner.

tl;dr the fish po' boys at this Mount Airy sandwich shop are fantastically delicious and hearty,…read moreovershadowing even the terrible service Gilben's is a family-owned soul foodery best known for its signature po' boys. The 3 interconnected shops -- the Bakery, the Creation, and the Smokehouse -- collectively sport a brown-and-pink storefront, immediately popping out from a dull and industrial block. The stores are all slightly tacky and run down, but each is otherwise uniquely decorated. The takeout-only Bakery (home to sandwiches and baked desserts) has lime-green walls decked with large, sentimental paintings. Wall-mounted flat screen flash pictures of menu items with Microsoft WordArt text. The bakery display is relatively barren, and Christmas decorations have yet to be taken down. Old-school R&B playing up front clashes with modern rap blasting from the open kitchen. GIlben's seafood hoagies called to me as the perfect Lenten eats, and a buddy and I recently journeyed to Mount Airy for late Friday lunch. We had no trouble finding free street parking just across the street. We split 2 sandwiches: the Fried Shrimp Po' Boy and the Fried Fish Po' Boy, both upgraded with melted cheese and sauteed onions. While you can't go wrong with either protein option, we agreed that the shrimp was more flavorful, while the fish was more texturally aesthetic. The monster sandwiches -- each at least twice the size of an ordinary po' boy -- were half-wrapped in aluminum foil and then squeezed into the largest Styrofoam takeout boxes I've ever seen. The seafood was lightly battered and heavily seasoned, then stuffed alongside shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes into extra-large, toasted French rolls (accurately described as "garlic bread"). They were then hosed with a house rémoulade that had a vibrantly rich, tangy flavor to match its neon-orange color. The end product was as delicious as it is messy -- but, notably, no napkins are to be found without a dedicated search. Why one star off? The painfully inefficient service. I had placed my order 30 minutes in advance. Not only was it not ready at my scheduled pick-up time, but the staff hadn't even done anything beyond printing out the ticket. The cashier shrugged and quoted us another 15 minutes. Other patrons placed their orders in person (so at least 30 minutes after we had ordered) and received their food at the same time as us. And, after we did have our meal, most of the few two-seater bartops were taken by employees taking personal phone calls, and trying to wave down a staff member for a napkin felt like searching for water in the desert. Lastly, the queue at the Smokehouse was shockingly long even during the off hour: some folks stood in line during the entire duration of my visit. The sandwiches start at about $15, raising in price with upgrades (such as additional toppings or premium protein options), and each can fill you up for an entire day. Although GIlben's is a takeout-centric operation, I can't imagine the po' boys holding up against even a short trip home -- the sandwiches began descending into a soggy mess before I had even taken a bite. Regardless, Gilben's po' boys are unbeatable when fresh, even compared to New Orleans.

I had awful experience at gilbens smokehouse located on Stenton Avenue! I ordered $1000 worth of…read morefood for my mother's repass on May 14 at 7 PM. I put $800 down crystal with adamant about me paying in I have a receipt with no return policy attached there was no contract sign.I the received a call from the church secretary she stated that she was sorry for the late return of my but informed me that that i couldn't bring the outside food. I called to cancel the order 34 minutes later she did not answer , her name is Crystal Brown. I proceeded to call the next morning. She still did not answer the phone. It's now 13 hours later i had to have my elderly father go into the restaurant and put me on speakerphone so I can tell her to cancel the order. I was in Maryland at a funeral home planning my mother's funeral. I expressed that to Crystal and explain that we were paying out of pocket and that I needed the refund so I can get food from the church, she refused to give me a refund. I her offered to pay a cancellation fee. It was only 13 hours after I given her the money but she refused to return it. She said I had to take the food or I get nothing but the food wasn't prepared yet. She tried to lie and say she did, but if she did do so it be spoiled because the food was ordered to be cooked for the 20th. The food serve save safety laws. State that prepped macaroni and cheese should not be refrigerated no more than three days or it will spoil and has to be in a airtight container. I was a cook for 18 years so I am quite aware of the food safety regulations Miss Crystal was very ignorant and disrespectful because when I expressed we were paying for the funeral out of pocket, her response was I don't care if your mother died. That's not my problem. It's yours so you either come Wednesday and get this food or you get nothing ! I have never in my life experience, such a thing very unprofessional. I recommend that no one patronize her. i was already going through a tough time grieving and paying for funeral expenses out-of-pocket she was so inconsiderate and cruel not a good business person! plan to take her to court That's not the right way to do business so everybody out there think twice before you patronize this unfair and professional restaurant, Tina Money.

The pastry was horrible. Dry and tasteless. Don't know how anyone could recommend them…read more The only nice thing was the young lady that waited in us. If like to give this place less than 1 star. Save your money and taste buds

Went to this bakery today and the workers were nice, helpful and patient. Cupcakes and cake slices…read moreare Divine. One slice is 5.00 and is more than enough for 2 People. They also to theme cakes but need 1 week for order. Will be back and definitely recommend. Pictured is the cake I destroyed. Just wish they had longer hours. If you work during the work day, you will miss out.l. #noshame. #blackowned

This isn't a location or business that typically sells to the public as a walk up. But Nutmeg does…read moreTooGoodToGo and wanted to try them out this way. My other typical option to use them is to get engaged to be ready for marriage. Any potential interested party? lol The amount of food and the quality of food I got for the TooGoodToGo price is very reasonable. The cakes themselves were fine but they didn't stand out for me. I took a look at their website and I saw some fancy visual creations and I would probably feel different it they felt comfortable giving those kind of slices outs. Maybe they do but it is all random. This isn't a place you get to walk into. You ring the bell, maybe several times, then pick up what you ordered in bag(s) and away you go. The frosting added to the cake gives it the flavor. No flavoring inside the cake that I noticed either. Good product and excellent offering for 5 stars on TooGoodToGo but the normalcy of the random offering makes me go with 4 stars for Yelp today. Also, I just noticed the owner name is Meg. So the company was probably aptly named NutMeg because of her name! I wonder if one could change their name to something like "N. Meg C. D." Keyz in NC goes by "Key L." And I have run into a few others that I cannot think of lol.

The absolute best of the best bakery in the area. Meg and her team are insanely talented and create…read moredesigns and flavors with that WOW factor! We hired Nutmeg to design our wedding cake and we are so happy we did. The cakery offers a few cake tastings per year and they are worth every penny. Come hungry, though! The slices are large and in charge and packed with flavor and moist as can be. While many flavor pairings are offered, you have the option to choose whatever combo you'd like. The process itself was very easy and Meg was very accommodating and helpful along the way. The cake shops even give the option to prepackage an anniversary cake which we loved for the convenience. It's no shock that everyone raved about our cake(s). We chose the chocolate cake with cherry buttercream and chocolate chunk and bourbon cherries. If you've ever tried a chocolate covered cherry, you will LOVE this combo. For our backstage cake we chose a more classic combo: vanilla chocolate chunk with chocolate ganache. Equally as delicious and perfect for those guests who have a simpler palette. Thank you so much, Nutmeg, for helping make our wedding day perfect!! We can't wait to return for more cakes in the future.

These are very nice people who work here. Very personable and friendly. I can see if you lived…read morenearby, you would want to be a regular. While we were waiting for food, I explored the store attached. Very cute flower shop and gift boutique. I'm not sure if they share the same owners? If so they should put a sign above the restaurant side door to advertise the shop. Maybe they can get some shoppers after breakfast/lunch? Back to the food, I had the goat cheese and sun-dried tomato quiche ($16) and it was a little too strongly flavored for me. Normally I love these two ingredients on pizza or in pasta, but this was a lot. For me, needed more egg. It didn't stop me from eating it though! We shared a Brioche French toast ($16) for the table, like an appetizer. It had a peach butter that was interesting. I think next time I want to try a Scrambled egg sandwich ($15) and add sausage patties. ($5) I saw a guy get that and it looked amazing. Now he knows how to order!

Honestly the best scrambled eggs I've ever had. That's what I'm starting the review with because…read moreit's important. The Rest of the food was tasty too. My only mild disappoint was the cornbread, as it was a little dry. Admittedly I only picked this restaurant because of the cool greenhouse concept so I had no expectations. They do not take reservations, which is a bummer, but the town is cute to walk around so we didn't mind the 45 minute wait. It is busy for Sunday brunch and it can get a little loud. Overall the vibe is unique, the food is tasty, and the people are nice. I don't know if this is a regular place for me, but I will be thinking of the eggs for a while. Also, like most places in Philly they charge a credit card fee.