I wish we had a bakery like this in the northern suburbs of Chicago! European-style pastries, a…read moregreat selection, and best of all, the moment you walk in, you're greeted by that wonderful smell of fresh-baked pastries -- just like I remember from childhood. So, if you miss real European croissants, I definitely recommend stopping by this place!

Usually in for personal items, but wanted to promote the bakery at work. Came in to purchase…read moregranola bars for the team and the employee had a hard time hearing my selection over the noise of other staff. So I pointed to the item over the glass and was loudly snapped at by a woman behind the counter to keep my hands on the other side of the glass. So here's my recommendation - don't cram all your items so close together and learn some basic best practices principles. If a customer can't easily select your products, there is an issue with how you present it. If there is a next time I come in and get barked at like I did - I will respond in the same manner I was spoken too.

The 80th birthday cake created by Haley was beautiful! She was able to incorporate all my ideas…read moreinto a gorgeous masterpiece. Everyone thought it was a faux cake because it was so perfect! My Aunt was overjoyed! The flavors of the 3 tiered cakes were delicious! Haley was professional and accommodating to our concerns. Thank you for helping me make my Aunt's 80th birthday celebration memorable.

I buy yummy treats and quiche from Sugar Mommas all the time. I went in looking for a gift item for…read morea family with kids. They had the cutest box of cut out sugar cookies. It came with three containers of icing and two containers of sprinkles. The cookies were a big hit. The kids loved decorating them.

Pastries are my love language, and I set the bar ridiculously high thanks to the brilliant…read morebakers/bakeries I've encountered in the places I've lived and traveled. I'm thrilled (and relieved) to say that Midnite Patisserie ticks off all the boxes I look for: lots of flaky layers, buttery bites, sweet *and* savory options, and creative, gorgeous flavors. Midnite's menu rotates weekly, and in order to get your hands on them, you have to plan ahead via preordering. Check the instagram page or website on Wednesdays, take your pick (there is an option to order a sampler box at a discounted rate), and pick them up from the "secret kitchen" on Saturdays from 10 AM-1 PM. I promise you: it's 1000% worth it.

I've been craving patisserie so bad lately. Picked up a blueberry hazelnut danish and cinnamon…read moreswirl financier. The lamination on the danish is outstanding! It also has a glaze which gives it extra crunch and a sweet flavor. The hazelnut frangipan didn't have much hazelnut flavor but the texture was heavenly. Topped with vanilla bean chantilly, it was not overly sweet or rich. Financiers have become my new favorite dessert! Last time at Midnite I tried their mocha financier and fell in love. This cinnamon swirl financier was even better! It had all the flavor a cinnamon roll and the perfect texture of classic financier. If you've never tried one, you really need to!

I found Gabys by accident, best find. Thank goodness I live 2 hours away or I would weigh a lot…read moremore. When I go to The Market Place Gaby's is the first place I head and the first thing I look for are the canneles, rarely do they make it the two hour trip back without a couple missing. Gaby himself is very willing to answer questions and his love for the French pastry shows. All of the employees I have interacted with are well versed on the ingredients and as I'm losing control keep me focused and steer me clear of anything with hazelnuts, highly allergic. I also have to get the Breton cookies which are buttery and delicious. The creams used in the pastry's is something you want to let melt on your tongue, after all French pastry's so lots of cream. I'm working my way through all of the pastries and nothing has disappointed it truly is a joy.

I can't pass up a French bakery, especially when it is stocked with so many delicious-looking…read moregoodies. Baby's Gourmandise is located inside Grand Rapids Downtown Market, and it has some of the prettiest desserts in the whole joint. There were lots of pastries, but it looks like maybe cream puffs are the stars here. There were a few different flavors of cream puffs, including chocolate and even matcha. I'm not the biggest fan of choux pastries, though, so I didn't pick a cream puff. Instead, I got a pistachio creme brûlée! I love that first tap to break the hard, sugary crust. Underneath is smooth and creamy pistachio custard, just the slightest shade of light green. It was decadent but not too much! If I lived in Grand Rapids, Gaby's would be getting visits from me frequently. But as it is, I'm glad I discovered this little gem in the market.

Great local bakery. Wide selection of pastries, cakes, pies and cookies. They have 50% off day old…read moreitems if you get there early and some coffee (limited). We had cranberry rhubarb pie with crumble crust, chocolate chip cookies and blueberry muffins. All were great!

One of my fave spots in Grand Rapids. Their baked goods are so insanely addicting. No matter what…read moreyou try, it's bound to be amazing. They do some limited holiday themed desserts, have their everyday offerings like different flavors of croissants, breads, cupcakes, cookies, cake pops and sooo much more including sandwiches also! The people working the counter are always so friendly! I always have a pleasant conversation with them. Some of my faves include their chocolate cupcakes, carrot cake (which is gluten free!) and their biscoff cronut. I try to get something new to me every time I'm there. They have a nice large parking lot so there is typically no trouble parking and people are coming and going quite quickly. Pricing is very fair for the quality you get. This will always be my go to bakery :)

Food is delicious! Service is great and the ambiance is amazing. Will DEFINITELY be going back!…read moreCan't wait

Incredible bread and incredibly kind customer service, after getting some soup nearby I was craving…read moreone of their mini pretzel loaves to go with and I can't even describe how good of a choice that was, I also got a half loaf of one of their specialty grain loaves and I have already snacked on a piece since I got home a half hour ago, it's that good.

Moist, flavorful, and beautifully frosted -- these cupcakes were a total treat. Every bite was…read moredelicious! Flavors: Oreo, double chocolate, fun fetti, and lemonade

Connie's Cakes are incredible! The cake was moist, flavorful, and beautifully done and the price…read morewas amazingly reasonable. Highly recommend!

Delicious cakes, cookies, chocolate dipped goodies at a fantastic price! It's decorated very cute…read morewith room to eat inside. The strawberry cake was amazing! Family friendly

I had a custom cake made for my parents 50th wedding anniversary, and she did a wonderful job. I…read moregave her only a color scheme and general description of what I was looking for, and she nailed the design! We got vanilla cake with buttercream frosting, and it was delicious. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend chartreuse sisters. I'm kicking myself for not coming here sooner. This place is…read moreso cute and the menu items are amazing and not something you find everywhere. The flavors combinations are interesting and creative and there are so many options. The blueberry lavender bliss bar was my favorite. I was worried that it would be too sweet but it was so well balanced in flavor, sweetness and textures. I can't wait to try their other flavors. Both the mini quiche and the veggie handpie were delicious too. They were savory, flaky, warm and comforting. You can tell that the people making these care about making good food. The drink menu also had a lot of interesting options. I went with a seasonal drink, the Message to Diane. It was refreshing and light and not overly sweet. It had just a little bit of spice in it with the chai and habanero.

I had a good key lime cheesecake here. They have a nice, small selection and the cafe is really…read morecute. I did not see anything else that I was interested in at that moment, but they mix up what they offer sometimes.

I ordered a custom Terminator 2 cake and it turned out absolutely beautiful and tasted even better…read more The owner was super helpful and friendly and charming too, I plan on coming back!

I am a lover of all baked goods and hold celebratory cakes sacred in my heart. Therefore, trust me…read morewhen I say, I have tried many a cake in this city and I can unabashedly confirm that Sara's Sweets Bakery provides the most delicious tasting cakes, (from the cake itself to the frosting and filling,) that can be found in Grand Rapids. Possibly in all of Michigan. And their decorator is an absolute artist. I would 100% recommend.