cafe soul cups, i LOVE YOU. i wish i could place you delicately in my own kitchen so i could…read moreexperience your yumminess daily. thank you for your guidance as i reviewed your impressive menu and decided which of the beautiful incredible options i would choose from, and thank you for your recommendation of a funnel cake mochi donut (not pictured) and black sesame latte. i died and went to heaven that day. i cannot wait until the day we are reunited so i can try out more of your immaculately delicious creations. xoxo....

The Soul Coffee was one of the best iced coffees I've had! We also tried two of their donuts - Ube…read moreCoconut (my personal favorite) and the Bischoff. The donuts were light and airy. I wish the cafe was a little bigger so we could've eaten there, but we found some benches outside that worked nicely. I will definitely be back for that Soul Coffee and to try some other donut flavors.

Lots of seating options! Everything here is great! Follow their social media to see their daily…read morefoods available! Their apple chaider is my favorite non coffee option and the cherry chip was a great coffee. Their donuts are amazing and I love the wookie and magic bar.

Stopped here before heading into Raleigh downtown to meet some friends. A very colorful shop in the…read moremiddle of Apex that was very inviting. It looked like it was getting some attention from the church next door that was hosting a kids event so gave it a try. I went with orders of the crumble cake, the pound cake, and a chocolate chip and Oreo cookie. The pound cake was terrific. Had a very homemade style to it. I really loved the crumble cake, which was mouth watering when warmed up. Highly recommend this place for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Excellent NOLA like experience. I invented sugar kisses, the first time someone tries a beignets we…read moreblow sugar on them and have them make a wish! My kids grew up thinking it was a real NOLA tradition. Nope just some Italian mom loving her kids with sugar kisses!

I got to try Mr. A's Beignets at the Apex Farmers' Market in Downtown Apex. Parking was available…read morein a city lot, behind the buildings across the street. I was the only one in line, waiting patiently for the teen to take my order. When she finally took my order, all went well, and it took a few minutes to get them made. 3 seemed the smallest amount you could order. They are a good size, so I don't think most people could eat three at once. The first one that was hot was good. But I didn't care for the one I had later that evening, as it didn't taste the same. They come covered in so much powdered sugar, so be warned that it will go everywhere. If I could order just one, I'd stop again, but I wouldn't order three again.

If you're looking for donuts in exciting flavors that are warm, cake-like, and made fresh, this is…read moreyour place! For donut enthusiasts, Duck Donuts is worth a stop. I popped in on a Saturday around 12 noon, and although there was a bit of a wait (not surprising given the weekend crowd), the smell of warm cinnamon sugar in the air made it feel like a treat worth waiting for. I ordered a vanilla with sprinkles, a classic glazed, and 10 cinnamon sugar donut holes. For me, the cinnamon sugar flavor was the clear winner. Little bites of joy, I tell ya!!! The vanilla and glazed were fine, but in hindsight, I wish I'd been a little more adventurous. Duck Donuts has a fun variety of unique flavors like maple bacon, blueberry pancake, or peanut butter drizzle. That creativity is what really makes the place stand out. My son, who is firmly Team Dunkin' and not at all a Krispy Kreme fan didn't love Duck Donuts--he's just not a fan of soft, warm donuts. As someone who usually prefers a good Krispy Kreme, I have to say this was a very different donut experience--more homemade flavor and less sweetness. The vibe was relaxed. A few families were dining inside, a couple folks were enjoying the patio, and the pickup counter stayed busy. It's not the kind of place I'd visit weekly (I'm not a donut junkie), but I'd absolutely come back to surprise a donut-loving friend.

We love Duck Donuts!! I love bringing family here from out of town. They're always blown away by…read morehow delicious the donuts are, especially getting them warm and fresh to order. The staff are super friendly and always seem to be in a good mood. There are only 2 tables so it can be busy, depending on the time of day.

Our favorite breakfast spot! It's walkable from us but we wish they stayed open longer! We would…read moreeat their chicken for dinner but they close at 2pm. Thanks for the hard work! Their Biscuits are awesome We like their chicken boxes and their honey chicken biscuit! Ambiance is fast casual, not much seating mainly a takeout place. They are very nice too!

Good food and quick service. Decent price. Used online and they got it right. Clean inside..read more

Very tasty food! Different options to choose from whether you want savory or sweet pastry's! Very…read morefriendly and helpful staff! Plenty of room to work on and relaxing music!

Brecotea is an Asian style bakery & cafe that serves asian style desserts (lighter and less sweet)…read moreand drinks. Upon entering you'll see the counter where you can order drinks and special cakes and if you look left you'll see the desserts in a glass window where they are self-serve. There is lots of seating if you choose to dine inside. I haven't tried any of the drinks before but lots of them look pretty good. You can order via their website which is what I did. I also picked up a Too Good To Go order. The service is pretty good and the inside feels comfortable and cozy but a lot of the desserts are hit or miss. The bread doesn't feel very light, airy, or spongy as you'd find with other asian style bakeries and their breads and buns. The bread and buns at Brecotea feel more bready and a bit more dense. The hours here are very good as they're open until 9:30p or so.

Best bagels in town. I wish there one in Raleigh -…read more - Ham + Swiss add egg. - Bagel of choice + honey butter cream cheese

Big Dom's Bagels is my favorite bagel spot in the Raleigh area, and the fact that they sell out…read moreevery single day tells you everything you need to know. These bagels are the real deal, chewy, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. One pro tip: pre-order the day before if you actually want to guarantee yourself a bagel. They move fast, and for good reason. One thing I really appreciate is how generous they are with the cream cheese. So many places barely spread it anymore and make you ask (or pay) for extra. Not here. Big Dom's loads it up properly, which makes a huge difference and honestly feels rare these days. Everything about this place feels intentional, quality ingredients, consistency, and a clear passion for what they're doing. It's the kind of spot you plan around rather than stumble into. If you're serious about bagels in Raleigh, this is the place. Just don't sleep on that preorder.

Great service! Beautiful interior, communicative and very helpful employees! Mango Cheesecake donut…read morewas to die for.. please bring it back!

Checked it out to see what the hype is all about with mochi donuts and they were just ok, wasn't…read moresuper impressed! I don't remember what flavors I got but it was near closing time so there wasn't too many left to choose from.

On Feb 14th we were back at our favorite Andias again. This time we ordered a flight and their…read moreValentine's special heart-shaped flight with slightly bigger scoops.. because... why not? We mixed some old favorites with a few new flavors. The dark chocolate raspberry was SO good. Chocolate lovers, you need to try this one! Our forever favorites are still bakhlawa (with those bakhlawa bites ) and rose pistachio - the rose essence is just perfect, not overpowering at all. Tried one new flavor "UBE" for the first time too. I think it was made with coconut milk and I really liked it! Always fun discovering new favorites. Service was amazing and super patient. They happily let you try different flavors before you pick your final perfect cup which I always appreciate because choosing is hard They even changed up their decor for the February LOVE vibe and updated the menu colors. Super cute touch. They do have milkshakes, but I'm not ready for that many calories in one go yet! Maybe one day when my mind (and cravings) say yes lol.

A good amount of different ice cream flavors and servers are willing to let you sample different…read moreflavors as well which is nice. Flavors are fairly different as well which is also a nice change. Inside is pretty small but there is outdoor seating available at this location. We got the mini flight that comes with six mini scoops and two waffle cone chips. Flavor profiles are on point and ice cream is fairly creamy. My only complain is the serving sizes are small for the price you pay. The quality is good but you don't get much in each scoop. The ice cream sandwiches don't keep their form when you take a bite of it as well.

I'd give this place a solid 3.5 stars--round up to 4 stars for nice customer service. Living in NC,…read morethere really isn't an abundant amount of boba places to venture to, but it seems like this place is highly recommended by college students and local boba enthusiasts. Being so used to many boba options back in CA, it kind of makes it feel weird to struggle to find a boba place nearby. The location is pretty convenient for college kids or adults to chill with friends. Lots of tables and even a shelf with some board games you could play if you had an hour or two to pass in the area. I can't remember the name of the drink, but I remember it having butterfly pea and lemon... or yuzu. Drink is aesthetically pleasing, but I'm not sure if I tasted what the drink mentioned. Still, nice attempt at being trendy with the boba menu. Maybe they're known for their milk teas here? It was quite busy when we can on a Saturday evening before closing. :) Drinks took around 10 ish minutes to make, but staff were quick to take orders and make drinks. If I remember correctly, there were two people working that day-- least in the front!

I am shocked I have not yet written a review for Boba Baba, when I go all the time!…read more I am a huge fan of their strawberry matcha, and more recently, of their butterfly fresca! Both drinks are delicious, and bonus points for also offering lactose-free/plant milk! But be warned, they do not offer the plant milk for certain drinks, since some are pre-mixed. Definitely ask before ordering! I would also highly recommend the puff pastries and mochi donuts! I had to search through my photos to find my favs: the ube puff pastry & the strawberry mochi donut. The puff pastry is a large portion, and heavier, so you can definitely share. The mochi donut is nice and light, so these are better to get more than one flavor to try.