The lady I talked to about placing an order was very rude when asking a question about placing an…read moreorder. She basically didnt care to have my business. Oh well she wont have it now.

It has been years since I had been in Peggy Ann Bakery. Not on purpose, I just never go over that…read moreway. Yesterday I had to make asKtop at the yarn store and couldn't think of a better way to treat myself than with Peggy Ann's, Unfortunately, most of what I got was disappointing. I did start with my favorite - the smiley face buttercream icing sugar cookie. Really, the bottom sugar cookie is just acting as a vehicle for the nearly 1" tall circle of buttercream icing (it may be frosting - I honestly don't know the difference and, really, I don't care, all I know is that I can eat their buttercream with a spoon.) It took 3 days to actually get to the sugar cookie on the bottom. Along with the cookie, I bought just a bunch of random baked goods. I bought my husband an iced brownie which he didn't finish because it was just way too sweet. I bought one of my childhood favorites - a cream horn. This is coming from the person who ate straight butter cream for three days - the cream was so sweet it just overwhelmed the delicate horn. I ate the pastry which was delicious only after I scraped out the cream. I bought a blueberry scone for breakfast - nothing at all special. And finally, I got my husband a banana nut muffin. He said "taste this" - I don't know what was wrong with it but it was awful and we tossed it. Peggy Ann Bakery is known for their petit fours. Both my husband and my son's FIL said "huh, I don't know" when asked if they knew what a petit four was. If you're younger than 50, you might not know either, but these tiny cakes are a favorite at Southern showers and teas. I've really never known anyone who just ate them because they liked them but they do make you want to go "pinkies out" when you see them displayed on the table. I was really excited about my visit to Peggy Ann Bakery but now it just makes me sad - I spent $16 yet we threw away almost half of what I bought.

Wonderful French bakery. Very good bread and the cinnamon rolls are large and very cinnamony.read more

North Alabama stays winning in the realm of baked goods. There's a lot of awesome stuff around…read morehere, but the newly opened HeartBaker might just be a new favorite for me. This small bakery is tucked away next to Big Bad Breakfast off Highway 72. It's named such because the owner's child has a congenital heart defect and she wants to bring awareness to the condition through baking. Sweet and commendable goal. It's definitely a come-and-go type of place; there's not much seating inside, but it is very cute and clean! There's a large shelf of fresh breads and then a display table and display cooler of amazing baked goods. The owner identifies as Hispanic and Italian and it's reflective in her baked goods. There are some truly creative and unique goodies to be found here -- beautiful to look at, executed impeccably, and delicious to taste. A young woman -- heck, maybe a teenager -- greeted me when I walked in. She was soft-spoken but very polite and helpful. They had sold out of a few things but still had reasonably ample displays when I arrived after lunch. A small plate with one of their breads and olive oil for dipping sat for sampling next to the register. I selected a sweetened condensed milk mini pie, a dulce de leche turnover, and the viral chocolate chip cookie croissant. ALL were delicious. My least favorite was the dulce de leche turnover, simply because I'd have liked a *teeny* bit more filling in it. The pastry itself was golden and flaky and the Dulce de leche was smooth and super sweet. Still like a 8/10 but the other two items I got... I'd not had a chance to nab a chocolate chip cookie croissant yet. I know The Moon offers them as well but I think that's the only other spot around town that does. This first try already has my heart, though; I don't need to try elsewhere. Somehow the croissant was flaky and buttery while the cookie baked on top of it was perfectly chewy. There was more cookie goo inside that was still, well, gooey. The texture was amazing and somehow it wasn't overly sweet and the chips weren't overly chunky (which is usually a problem for me in CC cookies). Also, the croissant was ENORMOUS. My husband was glad I was willing to share. ;) The sweetened condensed milk mini pie was unlike any treat I've had before and I loved it. Sweet, creamy, chewy, sticky...the meringue on top was an amazing marshmallow-y texture and the crust on the bottom was a crumbly delight. I loved this! They also have coffee drinks available but I didn't buy any this time. I cannot WAIT to return and try more delicious treats. Even though it's out of the way for me, this bakery is worth a special trip.

Start with smiling faces... can't go wrong from there. Fresh coffee, home made everything, and dog…read morewelcoming! Look around this place... they are on to something big, but I think they want to keep it simple!

Love love love Hamley Bake Shoppe! Coffee is perfect,…read moreservice is always great, and the inside is adorable. The breakfast is also very yummy. Such an awesome place right here in Meridianville.

I was super excited about getting a cinnamon roll this morning until I started my order. The fellow…read morebehind the counter was filling the order in front of us and coughed, without covering, on everything in the case. Yuck! Never again will I buy here. Gross. There are DOZENS of other options in this area to get overpriced comfort food. If you want to do business in this area, you gotta step up the game and sanitation is a HUGE part of it. Here is a free tip, if you want your customers to come back, don't make them sick by coughing on their food.

The service was amazing. From the moment I entered the door the lady had a smile on her face. The…read moreatmosphere was very festive and inviting. Their food items offered a venue That matched the season. It was a very cozy and inviting experience. The lady behind the register was cute to boot As well! This place is amazing!¡

Little Dipper is a relatively new small bakery where the baked goods are made with skill and love…read more Their cookies are awesome and their apple pies are the best. They slice their apples versus using chunks, giving each pie slice an interesting and different texture.

I can't believe this little spot hasn't been added on Yelp yet! I'll remedy that and add my own…read morereview. :). This business started as a pop-up at farmer's markets and such and grew to a brick and mortar. This little bakery and lunch spot is across the street from the credit union, conveniently off Whitesburg Drive. If you've ever been to any of the neighboring businesses (eg The Wine Cellar), you'll know parking is a challenge - not a ton of spots, and many of them requiring sharp angles to enter and exit. The restaurant looks a little like a small home and has a nice fenced in patio in the front. It looks like the owners are still working to put the finishing touches on the inside, but it's still cute and welcoming. There's a medium sized dining area with a window so employees can pass your food to you. A beautiful display case shows off the yummy baked goods. There are also several cold cases with prepared foods, to include appetizers, entrees, and desserts, for grab and go meals. Would be great for football games or easy entertaining! I've been twice now and staff has been sweet and helpful both times. The first time, I ordered a pan of macaroni and cheese for a Thanksgiving gathering. My in-laws don't do mac at Thanksgiving but I love it. However, I was too short on time this year and so when I saw LD's very reasonable pricing, I hopped on it. Pickup was easy. While there, I impulse bought a pumpkin cake roll because I didn't have enough pumpkin in my life. The mac and cheese was simple but well executed and went over nicely at Thanksgiving. Reheating/baking was easy, the time provided on the instructions was correct, and no mess made. No leftovers either! I really enjoyed the pumpkin roll but husband said it had too many pumpkin/fall spices for him. More for me. ;) I came again this week because I'd been wanting to actually have lunch here. They have simple breakfast and lunch items (breakfast burritos, paninis, sliders, etc) and I was excited to give it a go. I ordered the pimento cheese grilled cheese. I'd hoped for a side of macaroni salad but they were out so I wound up with Miss Vickie's chips instead. I also got a trail mix bar for a snack later because I can't ever resist those types of goodies. My sandwich came out promptly: pimento cheese and bacon griddled on jalapeño cheddar bread. The staff member apologized for it being messy, which it certainly was lol; I had to get a fork to eat the plummeting clumps of pimento cheese. Messiness aside, I enjoyed the sandwich. The pimento cheese was appropriately gooey and cheesy. I wish the bacon had been a little crispier but it was an ample amount. My favorite part was the bread; the jalapeño flavor was subtle but there and it was the perfect texture for a panini. The trail mix bar I had later was packed full of goodies and also yummy. Give this local business a try sometime! I especially love them for the ease and convenience of their take and bake goods.

We visited Christine's German Bake Shop on Saturday after driving by and feeling enticed. I'm not…read moresure how this bake shop wound up in rural north Alabama, but Christine's is the real deal! Open only Wednesday - Saturday during the day, Christine serves up mostly baked goods. She does also offer some soups as well as wurst and currywurst! Be advised that you generally have to order ahead for any kind of bread or brotchen. We sampled pretty much everything she had to offer in the late afternoon. Plum, cherry, and blueberry coffee cake as well as bienenstich (beesting cake). My mother, who grew up in the German ward of St. Louis and is from a German family, was overjoyed, as she was taken right back to her childhood. Perfectly crumbly, buttery crumb cakes with fresh fruits -- they were all delicious, but the plum was the best. I had a slice of bienenstich, which is a cake filled with vanilla custard/cream and topped with caramelized almonds. The cream was so mild and airy and paired perfectly with the crunchy, sweet almond topping. The owner and baker -- who I can only presume is Christine -- was there and she spoke to us about her life in Germany and how she has been running her bakery here for 20 years (she started at around age 40, by the way!) She had a talent for being available when we needed her and hanging back when we wanted "us" time. She was a joy and we loved talking with her. I'll absolutely order some bread in the future and make the drive out. It'll be great to see Christine again! If you're looking for a road trip out of Huntsville -- this is one not to miss.

Wow. Instead of asking if I can be helped thw lady served coffee to every single person sitting…read moredown, then refilled the coffee pot and served more. I waited very patiently. When she came back up I asked for a loaf a bread sitting on the rack, not wrapped to go for some one. The sign listed available pastries and bread. Shw flat our told me everything was reserved. Never have I experienced such an unwelcoming place

Easily the most friendly Mexican grocery around, and that extends to the bakery and restaurant, of…read morecourse. Clean and roomy, the atmosphere makes you feel welcome at once. Picked up some Puercitos, Piedra, and I forget what else to go to the Black Maria Film Festival...very good. We washed them down with a (nonalcoholic...I was surprised) bottled sangria. The Torta de Tres Leches was amazing. Had it in the restaurant, even though it wasn't formally "on the menu." Am going back, and taking others.

Interesting assortment of bread, cupcakes, and cookies. Special orders and more, prices…read morereasonable: Wedding cakes, "Sweet 16" and birthday cakes. I give 'em a three for starters, but may raise this if I get to come back and try more of their good-looking baked goods!

I love French macarons. When done properly? They're a perfect taste explosion…read more This location? Makes them properly. My favorites are pistachio and vanilla. These had the right amount on "snap". I'm looking forward to trying out other flavors.

I was super in the mood for something cold, so I opted for gelato when I went the other night. I…read moregot a scoop of the green tea gelato and a scoop of pistachio. Now let me tell you, I'm very picky about pistachio gelato. First impression was great because it wasn't bright neon green. It was a sandy green: perfect color. And it tasted AMAZING. Very smooth, great pistachio flavor. No notes. The green tea gelato was a little bit icy, but not enough to take away from the experience. My father tried a chocolate mousse cheesecake type of thing and the mousse was very light which I prefer because rich, decadent mousses are too much. I'm not a fan of cheesecake but it had a great, silky texture and didn't taste too cheesecake-y, if you know what I mean. I was eyeing the Dubai chocolate bars in the case because I'm chronically online......I will definitely be back to try that out