Rao's Bakery and Cafe on Dowlen is a midsized restaurant with ample parking in front. There is an…read moreinviting old fashioned atmosphere, pay for orders at counter then given a table number, friendly staff bring meals to tables, large display of baked goods and home gifts for purchase. I enjoyed 1/2 cup of Tomato Soup- one of their soups of the day, and a 1/2 Pesto, Turkey, bacon, and Swiss cheese on wheat sandwich. Both were a delicious combination. Arrived at lunch, they'd already ran out of their muffato. I thought it unusual since they are a bakery. There are multiple locations available. Service is slower for large groups. Recommend calling ahead first for groups of 10+. Met Beck Riviera, Folded Book Artist. He purchases used books for $1 and crafts artwork for the page edges. The papers strewn on the table represent his carefully crafted blueprints. He shared mastering this craft took lots of trial and error. Zoom in on his business card on the table for his contact info.

Purchased 20 Cupcakes! They were very pretty. Have to say they were overly sweet. Did not go…read moreover well with guest.

Great place to walk to for coffee during the weekdays if you live or visiting in Oak's Historic…read moreDistrict.

Rao's kiosks in Baptist Hospital gets a 10/10. The service is always courteous and efficient. The…read moreentire staff is amazing. Lakeisha gets a 100/100

The owner and I talked on the phone and exchanged several texts to achieve the perfect cake 2 weeks…read morebefore my daughters birthday. I texted her 2 days before to confirm pick up and price. She never responded to 3 text messages over the course of 2 days. My daughter now doesn't have a cake for her 13th birthday. Extremely unprofessional. Beware of ordering from this company!

Absolutely delicious. I will recommend these wonderful treats to everyone! They made my birthday…read morecake and a treat table for my birthday, which was absolutely amazing, all of our guests loved it and commented on how amazing and elegant the desserts were.

Wow what's a spot!!…read more Honestly we went to lunch next door and I just happen to walk over with my work colleagues to see what it was all about. The sign is what attracted me first. We where greeted by a nice older lady who was welcoming and answered all our questions. Let me just tell you we each got a cookie and man oh man they are worth it!! The cookies are cooked perfectly with the crispy edges and soft gooey center. The setting is cool because you get a Wonka type vibe which is awesome for willy wonka fans. For sure I'll be back with the family to get some more treats. P.S they have ice cream and banana splits!!!

The best cookies in SETX!!!! Such a cute family owned local business. The atmosphere inside is…read moregreat and the service is even better!! The cookie cake, chocolate chip cookie, candy cookie, and apple pie cookies were delicious!!! The whole family is obsessed. We can't wait to get another one soon and try out everything else!!!!!

This review is for a cake I ordered from Sachi's for my mom's 80th birthday…read more Let me start by saying that the ordering process itself and the cake were fabulous. The cake was exactly what I requested, and everyone raved about how delicious it was. We chose lemon blueberry cake with buttercream and it was delectable. If taste is your primary concern, you won't be disappointed, and the cake will also be beautiful. The deduction of one star is due to a pickup issue on the day of my event. I was contacted the day prior and asked what time I planned to pickup the cake. As I was concerned about transporting such a large cake, I wanted to pick up on my way to the venue, so it would only need to be moved once. When I got to the bakery, there was a sign that stated they were closed temporarily. Of course I was panic stricken, and I called both the bakery number and cell number I messaged with previously, and I got no response. As I was on a tight time schedule, I had to leave to go to the event location to begin setting up, and we started looking for a cake alternative (thanks to my niece and daughter - and HEB - for coming through on that). After some time at the venue, I was contacted and apologized to for the mixup. Apparently there was a wedding emergency with another customer, and they left the mobile phone previously mentioned inside the bakery. They delivered to me onsite for the inconvenience. Without this incident it would have been a 5 star review all the way, but this put quite a kink in the day. I wouldn't hold this one thing against them, and would use their services in the future, and you should also give them a try if you're in need of a beautiful great tasting cake or other pastry.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL ORDERING FOR YOUR WEDDING OR SPECIAL EVENT…read moreVery disappointed with my experience. I ordered from Sachi's specifically for my wedding, and they knew in advance that this order was for my wedding day. At 8 AM ON the morning of my wedding, they texted me saying my order wouldn't be ready until 4 PM because their oven was having issues, which was fine with me, but they also told me they might not be able to have the full quantity I ordered ready. I was then told there was no one available to deliver the order, even though delivery had previously been discussed, and they asked if I could come pick it up instead Can you imagine being asked to arrange a pickup at 4 PM on your own wedding day? I was already getting ready and had so much going on. I didn't have time to be on my phone trying to figure out a last-minute solution, and I also had no one available at that time who could pick up the order for me. Because of that, I had no choice but to cancel. I STILL have not received my refund I understand that unexpected issues can happen, but for an important event like a wedding, especially when they knew in advance what the order was for, I really wish the situation had been handled better. At the very least, I expected my refund to be processed promptly after I had to cancel This was honestly the last thing I needed to deal with on my wedding day. Please be cautious if you're planning to order from them for a wedding or any special event, because last-minute changes like this can put you in a very difficult situation

Excellent spot to cool off with a large variety of ice cream. I particularly liked the Nutella…read moreflavor, but all of them are delicious. Service is quick & friendly. Get it to eat there in the shade, or take it home. You can't go wrong.

Great ice cream and shakes. Nice outdoor seating area. Friendly staff and quick service.read more

We stopped by this restaurant for lunch on our way to the airport from Louisiana. I ordered the…read morelunch special that day -- spaghetti and meatballs with a side Caesar salad -- and also tried their house drink. My husband and daughter had the tomato soup with grilled cheese, and they couldn't resist ordering the peanut butter cookies for dessert. Everything was delicious! We make it a point to come back here every time we're in Louisiana. It's truly a hidden gem with great food, warm service, and charming décor. Highly recommend!

Beautiful historic building with fresh salads, house-made bread, and excellent scratch-made…read moredesserts. Crab cake sandwich is great. Very limited hours and prices are high too but still a good place.

This business has been open 8 years and i had never been to it or received any as a gift…read more A very nice couple own and run it They have EVERY kind of popcorn flavor you can think of and more! Fruity to savory. I bought 3 different kinds: jalepeno white cheddar, carmel, and parmasan/garlic The carmel had the most flavor.

I would HIGHLY recommend Pop Central Popcorn. I live in Florida and read their reviews online…read more Last year, I emailed Carly and she was able to draft up a few sample stickers for party favor for my wedding guests. My wedding guests were raving the entire night about how great the popcorn was. Fast forward to this year, I emailed Carly because it was our 1 year anniversary and I wanted to surprise my husband with our wedding popcorn. She was able to find the same stickers and put them on the bags. Her team also wrote a really nice card. The service and popcorn is like no other, support this business!! They deserve it

We were very happy with this place we have tried the one in Beaumont a few times but quit going…read morebecause my wife had to eat gluten free and they only had one flavor chocolate chip and it was never fresh like the others cakes were or they over baked it every time which I don't think that's what it was I think that they didn't sale many and they would make some and just let them set way to long not like the way they treated the regular cakes I understand you don't want many losses but if you keep them to long and their stale you will never sale any that's why we quit going so I hope this place doesn't do that to the gluten free cakes they had a gluten free lemon cake that was fresh and very delicious we have high hopes for this place but if they treat the gluten free cake like they did in Beaumont we will have to stop going these cakes aren't cheap so by expectations are high also so please keep up the good work

From the owner: At Nothing Bundt Cakes®, we specialize in creating the most delicious, moist, and flavorful Bundt…read moreCakes you'll ever taste. Our cakes are handcrafted with the finest ingredients, including fresh eggs, real butter, and real cream cheese. We offer a variety of sizes and flavors, perfect for any occasion--from bite-sized Bundtinis® to personal Bundtlets and larger cakes for celebrations.Our menu features a range of classic and seasonal flavors, each carefully curated to bring joy to every bite. Popular choices include Red Velvet, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, and Lemon, with special flavors available throughout the year. For larger gatherings, we offer 8-inch, 10-inch, and tiered cakes to make your celebrations even more special.We also provide a selection of beautifully decorated cakes, ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and any special moment. In addition to our delectable cakes, we offer a variety of charming gift items and party accessories to make your celebrations complete. Whether you're planning a small gathering or a grand event, Nothing Bundt Cakes is here to make your moments unforgettable with our signature cakes and exceptional customer service.

The cookies and creme smoothie tasted amazing the boba isnt the best has a off texture. The place…read moreis decorated with local artists and has a wall to add more art. Over all a good experience and they have plenty of flavors to choose from so youre bound to find something you like!

Amazing tea great service i had the premium milk tea with boba very flavorful…read more I recently tired the mochi bites they were so good