The pastries are divine...and expensive but worth it! There's no prices posted either. The almost…read more$30 I spent on 4 pastries was a bit of a surprise but worth every penny. If you want delicious, fresh Italian desserts this is the place to go. I'm going to have to pace myself, the cannolis are life changing, the custard filled cornetto is also top notch. I thought the lobster tail was ok but man, was it beautiful! Run don't walk...ha ha!!!

I was so excited about going here when I read the reviews. A real Italian bakery here near Taylors!…read moreBut alas, I was extremely disappointed. Yes, it was true that no prices are listed, but I didn't mind that if it was good pastry. As an Italian American brought up on NYC pastries and bakeries, I DO have certain expectations. I was overjoyed that they actually made cassata cake and they had tiny ones, too. I chose one of those and my husband got the Italian cake. Two items, just under $20. The cake was boring and dry, the cassata was a chunk of dense ricotta, two tiny flavorless flecks of chocolate, no as promised rum or cake, for that matter, and just a fondant icing. Zero flavor. Definitely not the cassata cake of my childhood and defining birthday cake of my family for 5 decades. Will not be back.

Stopped in here for being highly rated for not only cakes but more specifically carrot cake…read more The staff was friendly and there's tons of baked goods all around the small space. Your head almost spins trying to see everything. Thankfully I was there for one thing. I ordered the slice of carrot cake which was pre cut. Which I typically try to avoid but they said that's what they had. We chatted briefly about extremely sweet icing and cake preferences before paying and leaving. The cake itself almost had zero sweetness to it which made the icing taste extremely sweet and unbalanced between to two. Even by itself the icing was very sweet. The cake , probably because it was precut and sitting for who knows how long, wasn't very moist. While not unbearably dry it was pushing the line of being too dry. I think a fresh cut slice would be way better moisture wise, but still unbalanced sweetness. I'd like to see what else the city a has to offer cake wise but I wouldn't call this one particularly great. I'd call this 2.5/5 but can't give half star reviews. The cake being the main reason for the visit and being kind of dry and unbalanced impacts the whole experience

Quaint little place with a variety to choose from. If you need a specialty cake this looks it…read morecould be the place for you. I was there for pastries and decided to try one of their specialties shortbread rosemary cookies. WOW! Person behind counter was very helpful

Mark of a good bakery...a good tiramisu. This one was a good one. Ordered the tiramisu & a caramel…read morebrûlée latte. Cute cozy relaxing coffee & dessert spot. They also have some sandwiches available. Paintings for sale on the wall. Attractive arrangements of fresh flowers on every table. Fun jazzy soundtracks playing softly in the backdrop so you can hear your conversations. Fast and friendly service. Went there during off peak hours. Great place for time with friends, a relaxing solo treat, or a spontaneous date!

The german chocolate cake was alright. But that coconut cream??! The same as always..airy & not too…read moresweet. The service in there isnt so well. The ambiance is great though. I usually order the Godiva cheesecake. In my opinion, its still the best place for celiacs to grab dessert. It was also nice to see Bobby in there working.

Excellent pastries, cakes, cookies, and breads. This is a real bakery (and quite a large one). I…read morehaven't been to any bakery that's remotely at this level in North or South Carolina. Even the most persnickety of New England transplants would have to acknowledge that this is a really good quality place -- they could hold their own against most of the great bakeries (many now gone) in the Northeast. And they are comically, absurdly, ridiculously, ludicrously better than any other bakery in the Southeast. It's a German bakery, so the style of pastries is a bit more dainty and exquisite (gewählt, even) than those at a typical New England bakery (where danishes are generally massive, with a thin pastry border surrounding a vast caldera of fruit or cheese filling). But, that's just a stylistic thing. The pastries at Strossner's are elegant, very tasty, soft, not dry, and perfectly made. The apple and lemon fillings are as good as any I've had anywhere in the United States. The cheese filling, and chocolate cookies and cakes are excellent, too. Everything is also very fresh -- these are clearly pastries made without any sort of preservatives, so aging will quickly show. Basically, this is the best bakery I've been to since at least 1984 (when I was a very small and chunky kid, in Fall River, MA, home of bakeries). And, like the serious bakery they are, they also have breads. Some very well-made authentically German breads, too. When there was a line, it moved quickly, and service was excellent at the counter. Everyone was very friendly and well-informed about the products. There are also some brunch-type items (quiches) but I didn't try them. They looked pretty good, though. My only fear for Strossner's is that, due to the apparent lack of competition for hundreds of miles or more, there may one day be a loosening of standards. But, since they seem to still be owned and actively run by the original founding family, it's pretty darn good right now.

Prices were good, very average. Pastries were good but…read morenothing special. Wouldn't go out of the way to eat here.

Great selection of authentic Mexican baked goods. This is a great place to try if you are looking…read morefor something different to try. It's a small shop and everyone was very helpful and friendly.

Distinctive Mexican baked goods and very personable owner. After dinner out at a nearby restaurant…read morewe saw this place online (looked for desserts) and decided to give it a try. Glad we did! We got a bag full of treats for $6.50 ... less than a dessert would have cost each of us at the restaurant. Since we were not familiar with the selections, the owner talked us through all the items. Wow! He even pointed out some things we might find quite different (like the donuts). We each ate a treat in the car (couldn't wait) and took the rest home. They were ALL delicious. Yes, even the donuts. There is no question. We will certainly return. Probably quite often.

I've wanted to visit Carmella's for some time, and today was the day we made it…read more I'm glad I had GPS, because Carmella's is in a somewhat odd location. You can't drive up to it, so that's a consideration for people with any ambulatory issues. However, there is a parking garage close by, so that will satisfy most people. I drove into the access for the parking garage, and dropped off hubby, as he has had recent foot surgery. I then drove back out to the street and parked. I do like free parking. The area in front of Carmella's is beautiful and expansive. A breeze was blowing, the leaves were moving, and you get to capture that view and feeling inside the restaurant. We sat right at a window. Hubby and I shared the Raspberry Almond Tart (GF) and a Latte. Yeah, it was GOOD. I mean good as in I Could Have Eaten An Entire Tart. But, come on; you know I didn't need that whole thing. Sigh. I can give my full endorsement of Carmella's, and especially their gluten-free tarts. SO delicious.

I've been to Carmella's plenty of times, and one thing I really appreciate is they offer breakfast…read moreuntil 10:45 a.m. Sometimes you aren't ready for breakfast at 8am so this is a nice option. I will admit that my initial reaction to the Belgium waffle wasn't great. For a dine in experience, being served in a to-go container felt a little off, and the Smucker's syrup didn't exactly help matters. Let's be honest, that's not real maple syrup, and it definitely took away from the presentation. That said, the waffle itself redeemed those first impressions. It was delicious, light, and had this subtle hint of vanilla that made it feel a little more special than your standard waffle. That touch of sweetness and flavor helped me quickly forget my initial disappointment. The breakfast presentation could use a little upgrade, but the taste absolutely delivered.

I love visiting new places when in Greenville, SC especially bakeries with my family. This is one…read moreof my cousins favorite dessert places. She has been talking about it for over a year. I finally got to try the raspberry cake and a small piece of the strawberry muffin. Both were delicious. We got the brownie for her son and he enjoyed it. Customer service was amazing. We were an hour away and the muffins always sell out. The baker put four aside for us until we arrived. The place is small but very cute and cozy. Can't wait to return to try more treats.

First time visiting and I was really excited to find out. It was so close to my house after so many…read moreyears. The prices are good for the size of the things that you get. I got the gluten-free brownie and it was so good. There is plenty of options to choose from. As well as drinks to get, however I did not get one. It's a small bakery, but it still has plenty of options. The only issue I had was the service was not good. The girl wasn't very nice and I felt a little uncomfortable trying to make conversation about the bakery and getting help. However, I would go back and get some other goodies.

I ordered an allergy-free cake for my sister. It was delicious, not dry, slightly sweet, and…read moreamazing! Sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, corn-free, soy-free. I know you're thinking, "there's no way that tasted good" but it did! My sis has lots of food sensitivities that cause her auto-immune eczema to break out so we avoid all those allergens. My sister LOVED this cake! I wanted a special cake for her 30th since she hasn't eaten cake in 5 years! Christine from Baking Sweet Scents was up to the challenge and spent time with me listing ingredients so we were completely sure it was safe. I really appreciated the time and effort. Christine also deals with some allergens so she understands the difficulties. I selected the chocolate almond flour cake, double layered, semi-naked, with stevia instead of sugar, and macarons on top to be nestled into the specific flowers I wanted, gladiolus for August birthday month. The cost for this custom cake with all the specific ingredients was so reasonable. I will be ordering another smaller one for my grandmother's 80th who also avoids sugar and gluten. I see this trend becoming popular, thanks Christine!

I've had the privilege of having the most amazing French macarons, cramberry orange scones, and the…read moremost decadent cinnamon rolls in the entire world! Pastry Chef Christine truly has gifted hands!!!! You will NOT be sorry ordering from Baking Sweet Scents!!!

The cake was beautiful! When I ordered the cake I was asked if I wanted buttercream or whipped…read moreicing. I said buttercream! I LOVE buttercream icing and looked forward to it all week. When we tasted the cake several people commented the icing was whipped icing not knowing what I had ordered. I called the next week to share my concerns and was told it was definitely buttercream icing because she didn't do whipped. In fact, the lady laughed as she explained what buttercream icing was to me. I KNOW what it is and her's was unlike any I've ever had. So, if you're a buttercream icing lover like me, you may want to sample Stax's icing before you pay $87 for 1/4 sheet cake to be sure it meets the taste of buttercream icing you have in mind. Maybe it's just what you're looking for. ‍ The cake looked beautiful but didn't taste great. It was great for my hips!

OMG! The pastries were so delicious! I was in the area for…read morebusiness and wanted to bring home treats. I got eclairs, Italian cannolis and Greek Cannolis. They needed to survive a 7 hour trip home in a trunk! The lovely ladies in the bakery packed them so well that I still had ice when I got home. And the treats still tasted fresh! Thank you for going above and beyond!

Even better than it was years ago! Prices are high, so don't come thinking you're gonna get a deal…read morebut the food is good, the coffee is good, and the pastries and bread are to die for. Plenty of seating inside and outside, but if you're here on the weekend, be prepared to wait. And the wait is worth it!

Casual ambiance, very busy, very happening place with young families and shoppers. Service quick…read moreand efficient with most of things self-serve (order at the counter, pick it up at the window, get your napkins, get your water... you get the drift. Met up with an old student to do a check in and ordered a vegan tempeh sandwich. Bread really wholesome but inside the sandwich everything was an accessory to salt. Salt was the main player in that sandwich..Soooooo much salt, I needed three cups of water in the next 15 minutes. I mean, really?! Not impressed!