Great experience AND a great cake. I wandered in here 2 weeks before my dad's marriage to his…read morepartner of 20 years with no idea how to go about buying a cake for their wedding. I wanted more of a groom's cake rather a traditional multilevel wedding cake. Ellen listened to my vague and lame ideas on cake shapes then steered me towards a wonderful design that incorporated aspects of the two grooms lives together. Two weeks later the cake was delivered and was a huge hit. PLUS it was delicious which is generally not something I expect in a wedding cake. Dark chocolate with vanilla butter cream and salted caramel = yum. A big thank you to Ellen!

I tasted a "Just Fabulous cakes" while at work one night, HOLY MOLEY! it was so good I cancled our…read moreprevious cake company (a overhyped, large & remarkably apathetic company in Danvers) and asked Ellen to make our Wedding cake! Even though she wasnt on our "approved vendor list" at Tupper Manor, we used her anyways..THATS HOW GOOD HER CAKES ARE! we had lemon curd with vanilla cake and buttercream. OMG! when a cake is made by someone who uses quality ingredients and spends time (and her own hands, not a Factory) to make you a AMAZING looking cake, it shows. We sadly just ate the last slice from the "top tier" we took home. If you are looking for a talented cake maker who loves what she does, Ellen is for you! Dont settle for a big company that doesnt care and turns out sub par product. Find someone like Ellen..she sent us 5 designs she drew herself before we even picked the winning one. My cake cutting picture with my husband, is my profile picture on facebook. THATS HOW AWESOME IT WAS! We went by her shop today to thank her and she made us two cupcakes on the spot! Talk about awesome!

5 stars across the board…read more So yummy I go there 2-3 week. Staff is excellent. Super nice space w/ a creative flair.

We came here to escape the rainy downpour and warm up a bit with some goodies - A & J King Artisan…read moreBakers was the right choice! It was lively bustling atmosphere inside. Service was friendly and prompt. It looked like food is served from another window and drinks are ready at the end of the counter. Looking at the display of treats, so many things looked so good! But as we can't try them all in one visit, we ordered two of the Citrus Blueberry Corn Slices and two Sticky Bun Lattes (iced and hot). Those corn slices I can write home about. Or better yet, post about it on Yelp! They were moist and not crumbly, the blueberries added an extra pop of juicy flavor and paired so well. It was the perfect snack. The Sticky Bun Lattes were a great warm up for the opposing grey rain sky. Sweet hot caffeine, is there anything better?

Great gluten free and non gluten free treats! I loved the gluten free s'more macron…read more Service was nice and there was seating to sit and enjoy. However I took mine to go and they put it in the cutest box with a handle!

Cute spot further down Essex St to get sweet and pastry treats. Couple of GF options. Seating…read moreavailable inside. Service is fast and friendly. My wife had the S'more Macaroon and said it was perfect

My two favorite foods sound boring to some, but I can't help it -- I'm a savory food kind of…read moreperson. I love nachos and I love BLTs, and it's amazing how many places have managed to not do these two things well. I have never been able to find a place that can make a good BLT, until now! I needed a quick lunch today and went here on a whim because it was close by. I saw they were closing soon, but there were people inside so I headed in. Sometimes small, local coffee shops can feel drafty or unkempt or just lifeless. As soon as I walked in, I felt like I'd want to sit there for hours. The temperature was just right, and the ambiance felt friendly and warm. I acknowledged that they were closing soon and asked if I could still order a sandwich. They replied in a way that felt welcoming, and not like I was imposing on them (which some places, 15 minutes prior to closing, would have). I ordered the BLT and used the restroom while I waited. Even the restroom was pleasant! I sat in one of the two window bays on a comfortable stool (again, perfect! sometimes they're way too high for a 4'10" to get up on, or off), with a complimentary cup of water (I love when cafes have serve yourself water). One of the servers brought my sandwich over and even on first glance I could tell it was going to be good. No wilted lettuce, no weird bread, perfect amount of mayo and bacon. It was the best BLT I've had at a restaurant, even better than I make at home. So, 5 stars for great ambiance, friendly, unrushed service, and a great BLT! I have no doubt that their other food is just as good.

Breakfast burrito, ok but microwaved eggs, you know the round flavorless you get a fast food…read moreplaces. Coffee was horrible!!! Two sips, and just got worst. Tried adding sugar and did not help. Left and walked 5 min to find a good coffee. Long time coffee drinker this place coffee has poor highway gas station quality coffee. Had not walked in this place since it was Atomic.

I ordered the pesto, tomato, and mozzarella sandwich and the chocolate cake cheesecake. They were…read moreboth exceptional. I would come back here again

You can't go wrong here if you found this place you're at the right store cakes are delicious…read more Pastry is delicious. Plenty of parking. People are extra friendly and may be a little crowded at this time of season, but it's worth the weight.

We were getting coffee for a friend who is quite picky and wanted something not on the menu. They…read morewere very friendly and accommodating, making our friend the drink they wanted. Lovely local place with good coffee and bakery breakfast.

Had a breakfast sandwich, chicken noodle soup and coffee with a friend here. Food was fine, the…read morecoffee was good, service was solid. The space was a nice place to catch up and their regulars were very friendly. Grabbed some baklava cheesecake to go for my partner with a sweet tooth, which he enjoyed.

Look for the adorable little red truck outside and you've arrived at Fatties!…read more It's such an interesting concept, they sell savory and sweet items all in a ball like shape. There are a couple breakfast "chubbies" with things like eggs, cheese, and sausage. There's a Mac n' cheese chubbie, snd 3 flavors of Fatties (aka cookies). Drinks and ice cream are also available, I ordered a Nutty Buddy fattie and it was warm and delicious! I did have 1/2 and saved some for the next day but I think it's best when it's warm (as all cookies are!). I would've loved it if they had more than three flavors to choose from since they also offer cookies by the dozen, and it would be more fun to have a bigger variety in your box, but regardless, what they do have to offer is yummy.

Went here for breakfast, and was very surprised at how good it was. The coffee and breakfast ball…read morewere super tasty, contemplated going back for more. No line, even during October. The service was fast, friendly and she answered our questions and gave recommendations. I highly recommend this place. No seating inside but there was seating outside.

WOW! A well-deserved 5 star review for Ziggy's…read more We moved to Boston from California and were extremely disappointed to learn that the beloved family-owned donut shops with the paper bags and pink cardboard boxes that we grew up with are practically nonexistent in MA. We've tried SO many donut shops only to be met with Dunkin-like quality or obscenely trendy flavors. Well, we had some time to kill in Salem today and figured we'd give another donut shop a try. First, customer service was IMPECCABLE; the lady working the counter was extremely friendly and walked us through all our flavor options (I believe her name was Patty). We even had a nice conversation to go with our donuts. They have a great selection of flavors, but we decided on: Jimmies donut, chocolate glaze, boston cream pie, jelly filled, cinnamon, and apple cider. My favorite was the Jimmie donut; upon first bite, I was immediately reminded of the family donuts I loved throughout my childhood. All in all, I would highly recommend Ziggy's if you're looking for AUTHENTIC, delicious donuts; don't waste your time at any other donut shop! Thank you Ziggy's for solving our quest for the perfect donut! P.S. Patty: hope your easter ham turned out well :)

Best old school around ... pricing as well as selection second to none! Don't forget about their…read morePeabody location open on weekends!

Arrived in Salem around 8. Many shops don't open until 11. Luckily this place wasn't too far and…read morethey were open! It was packed! I had to wait outside for a bit until people walked out so I can wait in line inside. But I'd say it was worth it. Ordered a Crave Latte, blueberry scone, and a fruity pebbles cereal bar. Service was quick, and the Latte had the perfect balance. Not overly sweet.

What a fun shop. Very small but with good seating on the inside, they only allow 20 people inside…read moreat a time. Service was kind and quick, happy to help even during the busiest time of the year. Food was very tasty!! Maybe needed a bit more seasoning but was good nonetheless. Would be happy to return.