Many of us readily identify with Charles Schulz's lovable but forlorn icon, Charlie Brown,…read moredesperate to earn a single victory on the diamond for his baseball team, committed to finding the perfect pine for a Christmas Nativity play, and apoplectic over Lucy never allowing him to kick the football. I like to think that "Chuck," as Peppermint Patty liked to call him, might have felt differently for the briefest of moments had he just been given a bite of Janelle's Crumb Shoppe Bakery's Cookies & Cream Cupcakes, Sensational Strawberry Cupcakes, or Caramel Apple Cupcakes. Although honestly, Janelle's cupcakes might have turned the graphic world of Peanuts upside-down, with Lucy forking over her Psychology practice's earnings, Linus surrendering his security blanket, and Schroeder giving up his piano! Luckily, there are no such dire consequences for you. Look for Janelle's Crumb Shoppe Bakery, based in Greenbelt (MD), on her website, where you can order the only things other than the little red-haired girl that could make Charlie Brown's heart flutter faster.

I ordered a dozen cupcakes to be delivered to my son, a student at UMD. Janelle was fantastic to…read morework with. Great at explaining options and coming up with the perfect cupcakes. She also let me know as soon as they were delivered. And my son said they were delicious! Would definitely recommend!!

This past weekend I ordered a strawberry shortcake for my mother's birthday dinner. I called the…read moreorder in and told the bakery when I would be there to pick it up. I walk in and to my surprise I did not expect for Chef Lou himself to be standing there to wait on me?! It's kind of like going to Wendy's only to be greeted by the little red head girl with freckles?! (Don't know why I get such a kick out of stuff like that). The bakery (no lie) is about the size of a handicap bathroom stall and is designed for pick up orders only. Chef Lou was very pleasant and talkative. We hit it off immediately. He gave me a complimentary mini sweet potato cake with cream cheese icing. While in the car I took a bite, then another. I could taste hints of orange and lemon, the cake was moist and very firm. The cream cheese frosting was made by scratch. I was impressed, this bakery does not cut corners when it comes to ingredients. Chef Lou also specializes in catering international cuisine such as Mediterranean, Indian, and Caribbean. His cakes are amazing; you can taste the love put into them! The strawberry shortcake was so dainty and the strawberries were fresh. My mom and all her church lady friends were tickled pink! Chef Lou is now my resident baker, I will no longer drive into the city to buy a fancy designer cake, now knowing that I have a gem right here in my own community!

I've been wanting to try out Chef Lou's Desserts for a while now - the last time I went, it was…read moreclosed a little early. However, I was able to finally make it this time around, about half an hour before closing time to see what they had to offer. Chef Lou Parker has been a chef for about 30 years and had this location for about 14 years. He is a really nice guy, and we had a great conversation in regards to the desserts and catering services he offers as well as him trying to offer a 'personal chef/intimate cooking classes' for those who are interested. He apparently caters to the World Bank, NASA, as well as conventions down at the Verizon Center, so I thought that was pretty impressive (he stated that his specialty is 'oriental' food, so I thought that was kind of funny). The place itself is small, so it's only a carry-out or where you call in to get your orders in. He offers pastries (cinnamon rolls, brownies, canollis, eclairs, etc.), pies (lemon, raspberry, French apple, sweet potato, etc.), fruit tarts, cakes, sheet cakes, and ice cream. They had some limited dessert selections, and I did ask if the goods were baked fresh daily (the answer was no, but he did state that they were still fresh) and which desserts were the most popular - Chef Lou stated that pretty much everything in the case, so we got one of each! They were all 'individual-sized:' sweet potato pie, strawberry shortcake, carrot cake, a brownie, a cinnamon roll, a chocolate cupcake, a chocolate-glazed doughnut with sprinkles, and a square bread pudding. My favorite out of them all was the strawberry shortcake, as the shortcake itself wasn't overly sweet and was fluffy, while the macerated strawberries was delicious and a great complement. The others were forgettable, as they were a little stale/too dry/a bit flavorless for my taste. It seems as if this is a favorite local place for grabbing some bargain desserts, for catering services, as well as cake orders for events. I'm glad I was finally able to try this place out! +strawberry shortcake

I found mouse droppings in my cake box and the Owner pretended she didn't know what I was talking…read moreabout and refused to return my money or make another cake!!! Poorest customer service EVER!!! Patronize at your own risk!

My sister and I have been patronizing this establishment for years and the have really let us down…read moreover the weekend it was my sisters birthday and we always order the dark chocolate cake with dark chocolate in the middle just a small amount between the layers and the cake was disgusting and we had to return it because it wasn't right and it didn't taste fresh. Totally disappointed especially since it was my sisters birthday. Dark chocolate not milk chocolate!!!!

Amandas cakes and desserts are insanely delicious as is the presentation which in most cases you…read morecan't have both. Here you get both!! She is also kind, reasonable and as hardworking as they come. If your used to COSTO cakes and enjoy that type of dessert, perhaps you should stick with that instead of writing a hurtful review about someone who is delivering the best quality products inside and out and is also an incredible human. signature sweets for the win!!!!

I live in the Atlanta area and wanted to send some cupcakes to my daughter's coworkers in memory of…read moreher birthday! I contacted Signature Sweets LLC and the results were amazing! The delivery was on time as promised! The cupcakes were simply delicious and yummy! I recommend very highly if you want some great tasting sweets! My daughter's coworkers were delighted to get them and they enjoyed them tremendously! Thanks again for such great service!!

We picked up one of The Tastry Shop's vanilla vegan cupcakes from Main Street Coffee and Treats in…read moreLaurel. Delicious cupcake! Yummy cake and nice frosting too. Very well made. And it's great to have a vegan option. We can't wait to get another next time we're in the area. And it's always nice to support a Black owned and Woman owned business. The owner's name is Samantha Hayes.

I tried the strawberry crunch cake. It was honestly the most delicious cake I've ever had. The cake…read morewas moist, with fresh strawberries and a nice crunch. The icing was just right. You have to order from this shop.

Sweets By Valencia is my go to for incredible desserts. I have used her services for multiple…read morelarge events and she never disappoints. She offers a wide variety of cupcakes that are not only delicious but beautifully decorated. I get so many compliments on my dessert table and I'm happy to refer my friends to Sweets By Valencia and I'm picky!!! By the way, I typically leave it to Valencia to select the cupcake flavors based on my event theme.

Hunny! These are the most moist and softest cupcakes I have EVER had. The multiple flavors are…read moreout of this World. Not to mention the infused cupcakes and I'm not a drinker...LOL!!! You most definitely want to purchase these cupcakes...DELICIOUS!!!!!

My server Chavara customer service was amazing, professional and very knowledgeable of the menu and…read morevery engaging! Her recommendations were on point! The food is delicious! The restaurant is clean, music is good! My overall experience was wonderfu! I will definitely be visiting again soon and with friend!

Have been to Milk & Honey a couple times and I'm never disappointed by the food! Huge portions as…read morewell. I've had their brunch (the french toast is incredible) and now their dinner. To my surprise, they had the biscoff chicken & waffle available for dinner too, so of course I had to try it and it was delicious. The chicken was flavorful and the waffle was well made (just the right amount of crispness). There was a biscoff cookie on top of the whipped cream and biscoff butter on the waffle, but the butter didn't add much in terms of flavor. The mac and cheese is solid and plentiful. They also participate in restaurant week so you can get a good amount of food for $35. However the sweet potato bread pudding was bland. The servers were very friendly and patient so the overall experience was enjoyable. The College Park restaurant is small so I recommend making a reservation especially for brunch so you don't have as long of a wait.

Yummy! Banana pudding was delicious, the butter rum cake was absolutely amazing.. I also got the…read morestrawberry crunch cake( will come back and let you know how it is) Met the owner and she was a sweetheart! Definitely recommend

The dessert combinations are creative AF, presentation is good too, the flavor execution remains to…read morebe desired. Several desserts were way too sweet. For the price it really should be on point every time and with every item. Pumpkin Cupcake Not nearly enough pumpkin. Yellow cupcake was extremely dry. The caramel on top was good. Just an okay cupcake. Peach Cobbler Stuffed Cheesecake I loved that it had fresh peaches. The cheesecake again was overly dense and cream cheese could have been whipped longer. The Graham cracker crust was too sweet and a bit too thick. Very nice to look at. Cobbler pieces were delicious and made well. Brown butter Cinnamon Roll Plenty of pecans on top, which was appreciated. I also loved that they weren't skimpy on the frosting. There wasn't enough brown butter or something went awry because you couldn't even taste the nutty earthiness that comes from browning butter. While the roll was soft, it had a strong yeasty taste. Good amount of cinnamon inside. Out of all of the items this was the best. Maple Red Velvet Cupcake Overly sweet. The combination of the alcohol and the maple syrup resulted in a way too sweet to consume cupcake. The red velvet just okay. This was the opinion of 3 different people that tasted the cupcake. Buttercunch Mini Cheesecake I liked the Biscoff cookies on top. The cheesecake was overly dense. The cream cheese was not blended well enough. The caramel on top was nice. I'm a cheesecake snob so I have high expectations. Service was excellent. Store is only setup for Carryout. Menu rotates each week, check their website the night before for the menu. I love a rotating menu. Only open on the weekends, again check their social for hours of operation. All in all I spent over $100 and it wasn't worth it to me. I appreciate the presentation and how all the dessert look really good. I'm a foodie, I need everything to knock my socks off with every bite. Not a place for me, maybe it is for you?

me gustó mucho el pan francés estaba muy blandito y recién echo…read more también mi esposo me compró un pastel , y le dijo a la cajera que le escribiera una dedicatoria y ella no escribió lo que el pidió, En fin no quedó muy bonito con la dedicatoria no me gustó tanto estaba demasiado dulce. volveré a comprar pan francés.

The custard deserts are delicious. Some of the bread offerings are dry. The donuts are perfect.read more

Made my way here for a slice of chocolate cake. They have full cakes, Mexican breads, and cake by…read morethe slice. The chocolate was rich, sweet and so decadent!

I was greeted warmly when I walked in. It is a small, cozy shop with a small variety of baked…read moregoods. I got a chocolate, cookies and cream, and red velvet. The chocolate was so bad, I spit it out. It was also extremely dry. The red velvet wasn't good and it was also dry. I wasn't expecting a lot, but the cupcakes weren't very good. I opted not to try the cookies and cream one at all. I just trashed it all. Good thing the cupcakes were only $2 each.