I couldn't have asked for something more beautiful! Its so simple but perfect and im in love with…read moreit its just what i wanted! Everyone loved it and it tasted delicious. I cant thank you enough for making this for me.

Rude service. Paid $65 for a cake the size of a cupcake and tasted like a Wal-Mart cake!!! Save…read moreyour money!!!

Service was horrible. No one in business, waited over 10 minutes on drinks. Staff sitting around…read morenot doing anything. Too busy playing around. Cappuccino was good.

The best cupcakes in the south!!! I absolutely love stopping here while in town! Highly recommend!!!read more

They have a an amazing breakfast menu. But my favorite time of the year to go to this restaurant is…read moreearly August and all through the phone. They make the most delicious pumpkin pie.

Last couple visits to Atwood's had been a terrible disappointment, and this morning's visits was no…read moreexception. We waited 40 mins to just get our drinks ... water and coffee. When the food arrived, my husbands entire breakfast was cold. We won't be returning.

I stopped in this place because it's always recommended when I'm in the area. It's a local favorite…read moreand it's right next to a college campus. First impression walking in was great. Greeted immediately and no line. Super clean. I ordered glazed donuts and petite fours. I quickly noticed one pan of donuts looked sad and almost like yesterdays. Well that may have been what I got because the icing was already off and they were a bit chewy. Kinda buttery dough which I think would have been great. These were also the smallest donut I've ever had. They honestly were just ok. I would definitely go back because I feel like they have to be fresh and I went in around noon. Although I didn't care for the petite four I will try a few an other things next time.

I go when in Alexandria. The best cinnamon twist of any place I have ever been. Friendly local placeread more

Crave is a completely surprising establishment! In spite of its rural location, it's a…read moresophisticated coffee shop that would not be out of place in a big city. They have the full line of coffee-based drinks, and these are excellent indeed. However, there's a lot more to this establishment! They are also a wonderful bakery. This includes very creative offerings. The building is itself a historical site. The pictures on the interior document that it was once a Pan Am service station. Its architecture has an art-deco flavor. It's really great when a historical site can be saved and reused as a modern community asset. Since this establishment is right on the highway, it's easy to stop on while passing through.

The cafe is cute and welcoming! Great place to have a snack and enjoy espresso or a smoothie. Tori…read moreand Melissa greeted us this morning and were nothing short of excellent. Offered different options pastry items and we decided to try every single flavor Of cupcake in the cold case. We plan to eat the cupcakes Later today and they offered to store it away for us to enjoy with family around lunch time. Thank again to Tori and Melissa. Really made our morning special.

I love fresh baked goods. You love baked goods too? I'm willing to bet that you don't love them as…read moremuch as I do. I really love them. My waist line can attest to that. I'm obsessed. I Googled and found "Butter Cakery". We all agreed to sprint there since they closed in 15 minutes. We had no idea what to expect, then we opened the door. We were instantly transported to a corner of Paris in Natchez. The artwork, the marble, everything feels so Oui Paris. Come along. You're going with me!! The case of baked items had me drooling on the glass. The cupcakes were calling my name. Coconut. Belgian chocolate. Vanilla. All baked in paper cups and begging me to try them all. It was so hard to decide. I see a beautiful domed cake plate with the most gorgeous Belgian chocolate chip cookies. I must get one of those too. The macarons are stunning; like something in a magazine. I make my selections. She is boxing up my items in the cutest boxes and I'm giddy with excitement. I'm very proud of myself and at this point and happy with my Google find. I sat down and took one bite of that coconut cupcake. When I tell you that I floated off of my seat, I am not kidding. The crumb of the cupcake was perfection, that crème filling was heaven and the frosting was sheer delight. The balance of coconut flavor could not have been better! My aunt had a lemon cookie with creme cheese frosting and a lemon curd. So delicious! Lemon curd with the perfect tanginess (is that word? I just made it one!) and it didn't have any trace of egg taste. I tried the Belgian chocolate chip cookie and lavender cookie and got another cupcake to consume tonight and tomorrow. Everything was just that amazing. We can't wait to finish the rest later today and tomorrow morning. Listen folks, you are missing out if you don't try this place. Butter Cakery is a hidden gem but let's not keep it hidden. Everyone should enjoy this level of baking skills. Everything is baked there and you can tell with each bite. We chatted with the owner while we consumed our goods. She is absolutely delightful. We all left feeling happier than we did when we went in.

Cute little store. My friend had a wedding cake made & it…read morewas delicious & beautiful. Just like her inspo pic. The staff was so friendly when we visited the store. I ordered a macaron. My boyfriend ordered ice cream (they had4 flavors). Several pastries available & coffees along with ice cream & specialty items.

Amateur looking small cupcakes that look that they were decorated by a kid. King cake looked gross…read moreand the taste was disappointing. The atmosphere is mostly quite but doesn't smell great. If you do not know how to bake and you like to overpay for cake then go here. Service was slow at counter but friendly.

We visited Lou Lou's to try out the cupcakes we'd been hearing so much about. They're smaller than…read morea normal cupcake like your mama used to make, with icing that's as colorful. Nothing special. Service was unenthusiastic. There was a big carafe of coffee over to the side and we mentioned how that would go great with the cupcakes. We were informed that they didn't do coffee anymore "since the other coffee shops do coffee anyway." Hmmm.... They apparently do mostly by-order business, which is good, since the in-shop experience is nothing to write home about.

This is my favorite coffee shop in Alexandria! I love this shop so much that I took my husband here…read moreas his first stop in Alexandria prior to meeting my parents when he was my boyfriend! Of course I chose somewhere that I felt was the best Alexandria has to offer in an atmosphere where he could enjoy a beverage and have plenty of space and privacy to relax and unwind (he is the first boyfriend I ever took to meet my parents so the pressure was real!) This shop is located in downtown Alexandria with super quirky decor, lots of seating, and several book and game options to pass the time! I also loved the hidden notes in the bookcase that gave book recommendations. I have tried several of their drinks here throughout the years. Most recently I tried one of their seasonal drinks, the reindeer chow but asked them to hold the chow to make it a cookie butter latte with oat milk (wasn't really in the mood for a chocolatey cereal chow meal in my drink but loved the concept)! I also ordered the avocado toast. The latte was perfectly balanced, yet rich and delicious! It was also served at the perfect drinkable temp. The avocado toast was THICK and the avocado and egg topping seemed fresh. It was very filling and a nice dose of healthy protein after all the holiday indulgence! I will ALWAYS come back to this coffee shop when I'm in town especially since it holds a precious memory for me. Also, Check out the background of this shop on their website, such a beautiful dedication!

Great coffee and avocado toast in a great atmosphere. Very friendly and unique…read morePopular with locals