We've loved LuciAnna's from the start on State Street. I was so glad to see so many familiar…read morefavorites in the case when we stopped for a visit. The almond horn and espresso tarts are old favorites. My husband was excited to try the sausage rolls and has enjoyed them. The ambiance is cozy and classy. The large windows allow for a great deal of natural light. There is ample seating inside as well as a couple of tables outside when the weather permits. If you get your food to go, they have offered to heat the necessary food or given instructions on heating if needed for a later time. The owners are extremely friendly and kind.

Since I last reviewed, LuciAnna's Pastries, I've moved to IL and LuciAnna's has relocated in Alton…read more The two of us are now within walking distance of each other. That is a good and a bad thing. It's good for their bottom line and a bad thing for my waistline and weight. At least when I walk there, I am burning some of the calories I will consume. During the week, I enjoy stopping by and grabbing a pastry or two. It's hard to only buy one, when they have so many to choose from. I then continue on my way and enjoy a Blueberry Scone or Raspberry Lemon Cannoli at my leisure later in the day. When it's the weekend, that is when I dine in and enjoy the full experience of LuciAnna's. I either take a patio table which is pet friendly, or a relaxing table inside the charming dining room. I order at the counter and get my table marker, so they know where I am seated. It brunch time, so that also means it is Bloody Mary time. I always have mine with a cup of black coffee chaser. The two balance each other out. My two favorite entrees are; Waffles or anyone of their Benedicts. Seriously, you cannot go wrong with either of them. Plus, you gotta get an order of the, Million Dollar Bacon. Service is always top notch and attentive. You'll enjoy the tea room atmosphere.

I loved working with this couple for my wedding cake! I walked in, knowing what I wanted, but what…read moreI could afford and they worked with me. I should them pictures of the cake I fell I love with and told them it just needed to match my colors. I had bought a cake stand online and I felt comfortable enough to go back in one day to see if my cake would fit or look alright on it. Being a particular bride, I was able to trust them to get my cake there, set up, and everything else without a worry and that what I needed. I also had several birthdays at my wedding that night and they made individual cupcakes for them also. Over all it was perfect and one thing I was 100% happy with. Not to even mention how yummy it was!

From the owner: We specialize in custom cakes for all of life's celebrations!read more

When a bakery has been around longer then yourself, you know it is a good bakery. Duke has 5 years…read moreon me and I bet they'll still be here after I cross the Rainbow Bridge. There are several new boutique bakeries that have opened in the Alton area and they're good too, but when it comes to traditional baked goods and donuts, nothing beats Duke. They are know for their donuts, my favorite is the Chocolate Long John and a sack of Donut Holes. Another local favorite they serve up is the Cream Horn. It's decadent cream wrapped in a flakey shell. I've branched out instead of getting my standard order and tried the Cinnamon Roll and Cheese Danish. A few seconds in the microwave and you've got a tasty accompaniment to your morning coffee or tea. The staff is young, and they are both friendly and professional. Good bakery items and friendly customer service, gets me as a repeat customer. If you're a selfie person, they have two great places for photos out front of the bakery, Snap Away.

Delightful little local bakery that has been clutch for events & gifts. Great cakes, cookies, and…read moremacrons. They accept orders online and over the phone; but also have a decent selection for walk in orders as well, which is very convenient. So many Last minute cakes! Less than favorable street parking situation, but that's the downtown life.

I ordered 35 sugar cookies for a bridal shower from BabyCakes Bakery. They were iced with the…read moregrooms initial in the wedding color. When I picked them up, they were in 3 small boxes and the cookies were stacked! I immediately said that they would be ruined, but the clerk said no - since they had been refridgerated that when they got to room tempurature they would be fine when I took them apart to put in bags as a treat for each guest as they left. When I called to complian, the clerk told me that the "contract" I had signed said that if I had any compliants I would have had to notify her at pick up! Do not go to this bakery! Go to Dukes or Schnucks! Cindy Lewis, Godfrey

What to experience the success and sweetness of orchestrating a co-op of the very best bakers in…read morethe St. Louis area, then get yourself over to the Trolley Stop Bakery. Diane Wood, the proprietor and conductor, is also a wonderful teacher and I was lucky enough to attend a Bread class she so generously offered for donations to the CHAMPS dog group. We made white bread, cheese onion bread and beautiful cinnamon rolls, complete with our culinary creations to take home with recipes. Looking forward to stopping in and seeing what's being offered at this amazing bakery.

This small bakery is located in a plaza with a fair amount of parking. This is takeout only…read more The service was very good and friendly on my visit. With any good bakery, you have to get there early to get the best selection. On this particular Saturday, I was told the cookies were the first to sell out. I decided on a brownie type square, a key lime square (with the cutest tiny lime piece), and some Scottish shortbread cookies. Everything was quite good, but those Scottish shortbread cookies were my absolute favorite! I can't wait to go back and buy some more.

Locally owned and major improvements always the best bakery in town. They are always smiling when…read moreyou walk in the door, even though the blinds out the door, but it does move fast.

We heard of this place from a video on Facebook Reels and it looked great. My husband and I took a…read moredrive down to Collinsville to check it out! WOW! This place is super clean. We arrived at about 3pm on a Friday and the staff looked exhausted. One employee said that it had been busy since 6am. The employee was super nice. We bought a box of goodies. I couldn't wait and ate my cream horn as soon as we got home. It was perfection. 10/10 we will definitely be back. Yum

Satisfied customers are our #1 priority here at Very Mary Bakery!! These are all satisfied…read morecustomers who have recently ordered baked goods from us!

So I've never actually been here in person but sometimes our office will pick up a box of donuts…read morefrom here. I think about the espresso cake donut all the time. It stays on my mind. It's so rich and chocolatey.

So excited to be back in the area and stop by Made by Lia! Busy on a Saturday morning, but we had…read moreto be somewhere else and were taking to go. It felt cheery inside; we weren't ready and let others go in front of us so we could decide on goodies. Staff was friendly and helpful when we had decided. We got a huge blueberry lemon scone, a gooey butter cake slice, and a large chocolate chip cookie. I also got a brown sugar latte made with coconut milk, a first-time milk choice for me. I will probably go with Almond milk next time. The scone was delicious! My husband enjoyed his cookie and gooey butter cake. It will always be a stop when we are in the area.

Best bakery for miles around. Everything is delicious and their decorated cakes are gorgeous!read more

Was passing by midday and decided to stop. Had heard about this place but never been. Expecting…read morethere not to be much left, I stopped anyway (at noon). Arrived with plenty of parking on the street. Neat little storefront with lots of options. Probably even more if you can arrive early. My preferred donuts were out so I went with a cherry danish and a cinnamon roll to take home for Sunday. The Danish is large enough for two people but good enough you may not want to share. Tried the cinnamon roll after church the next day. Only ate half because they too are large! Both were delicious. Definitely worth the stop!! Not far off the interstate so worth a short detour!