Their cakes and specialty items are fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Everything has…read morethat true "made‑from‑scratch" quality you don't find everywhere. Overall, Dot and Pearls is a great neighborhood bakery with delicious treats and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The moment you walk in, it feels inviting, and the staff genuinely seem glad you stopped by. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and craving something sweet.

Stepping in here made me feel like Alice in Wonderland. The unassuming exterior opens up into high,…read moreindustrial-like ceilings and rooms upon rooms of vintage/boutique gifts. I'm not sure if they do consignment style shops within the gift shop, or if it's all under the same business, but it's arranged in a bunch of mini sections that all kind of have a different aesthetic. It was a bit maze-like, but I have no doubt they sell something in here for everyone. Like the gift shop, the bakery had huge variety. Who knew there were so many types of cake? I ended up getting a carrot cake latte and a heart shaped macaron. It was only after I had ordered my latte with oat milk, checked out (including paying the up-charge for oat milk), and waited several minutes that they told me they were out of oat milk. This was disappointing, as I paid my extra for the oat milk, yes, but also because I don't really want a latte in general without it. Regardless, it was too late, so I just told them to do it with 2%. The latte was okay but I didn't love it. It mostly tasted sweet and like cinnamon. Which I guess is more or less what carrot cake tastes like? The menu said it came with a cream cheese cold foam or whipped cream (I don't remember which) but it came out with plain whipped cream. The espresso was a little bitter - maybe burnt or shocked. The macaron was gorgeous, but didn't have a macaron taste or texture. It was hard like cookie. A macaron should be light and airy, and the shell should almost collapse under a bite. I had to chomp through this one. I am not sure if it was stale, a bad batch, or if their "macarons" are just "macaron shaped cookies" by design.

I try to stop by when I am close to this place and they are open. If you want the best pastries…read moreyou will ever have, go inside this little building. But, you need to get there early, they sale out fast! Went by today and of course we loaded up. We got an almond nest, sticky bun, pecan brownie (no picture as it got eaten on the way home), cream cheese cruffin and a few others items! I have never had anything that was less than perfect. If you want a fantastic bit of an European bakery, swing by here, I promise you will not be disappointed.

IYKYK. This place is a hidden gem. This visit, I got a cup of coffee and my boys got gelato a…read morebrownie bar and a peanut butter bar. I've had multiple deserts here before and it's always been exceptional and the employees are warm and welcoming. Reminds me of being in Europe. The only thing about this place is the time it takes me to make a decision on what to order. It all looks so good! The cute and cozy vibe also adds to the experience. See you again soon!

We stumbled upon this bakery on a whim when walking around the parking lot looking at other things…read more Even though we were about to go eat dinner, we stopped in for a treat. I was pretty taken aback by how many dessert options they had. Not only did they have a plethora of types of desserts, but they had sooo many flavors/varieties of each one. A dozen different variations of cheesecakes, several cupcake varieties, a dozen different kinds of macarons, several different cakes, tiramisu, tres leches, banana pudding, edible cookie dough, more cookies than I could name, brownies, eclairs, and more that I'm sure I have forgotten. If you can name it, I'm sure they have it. I've been looking for somewhere nearby to get a proper macaron (as opposed to a hard, macaron shaped cookie without the traditional texture) at a reasonable price point. This definitely met those criteria, so of course we tried a flower shaped macaron. It had the perfect, delicate cookie and that classic, light almondy flavor. We also had a brownie batter cookie, which was delicious and reminds me of something I would have saved on Pinterest a decade ago but never gotten around to making, much less as well as they do. Though there was a line inside, we were served super quickly by friendly staff, and found a nice seat outside in the sun. They also had abundant indoor seating. Maybe I'm the last one to hear about Sweet Dough and everyone else has been a fan, or maybe it's a true hidden gem. Either way, I will 100% be back.

Also a good place to stop for sweets! So many options and…read moreI'm sure you'll find something you'll love! The interior was beautiful and the service was awesome!

The best shop in town! The energy when you step in the door is heavenly. So nice and vocal so you…read morelearn quickly this is a friendly spot and you should stay awhile to feel like family. I did not plan to come here. Actually sat in the parking lot looking for someplace to eat. I saw all these little old ladies coming in and out so I knew it was good. Cakes and cakes and more cakes! They have ever kind you can think of. Seriously, chocolate to pumpkin pies, lemon, strawberry, almond joy, butter pecan...every flavor and it's all homemade. So happy to meet the staff and hear about the start of a great family business. Oh and do not sleep on the goodies in the attached stores. So many cute Christmas items and gifts. I got some beautiful ornaments and several personal Christmas gifts. What a blessing on a day of wonder.

In some ways I'm sad this bakery is 30+ minutes away and other times I'm happy for my waistline…read more There is no bakery in Greensboro that compares. Even the one that has the line wrapped around the door in GSO. It doesn't hold a candle to the deliciousness of this little gem. Since I've discovered it, the popularity has soared and I'm very happy for them. Dawn is the sweetest and most hospitable team member to greet you when you walk in the door! She always puts a smile on our face and our son has become their certified cake caller. We love the Market! And if you haven't been lately their store addition is amazing.

I finally got to stop by here! I wanted just a little…read moresomething to kick that sweet tooth! Service is exceptional and it's a small place with a few tables out front as well. I decided on the mini tiramisu tart. YAASSSS!!! Perfect size, just enough! It love to get the larger one or a cannoli next time!

Growing up in New England, I was very spoiled living in RI and Mass with big Italian communities…read moreand their delicious food! Nowhere nearby have I found authentic Italian baked goods except for a former co-worker, whose Sicilian mother once made us delicious wine biscuits and pignoli cookies. That's what I was hoping to find today - along with biscotti, cannoli, etc. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I got the pistachio lobster tail and a mixed box of cookies. The lobster tail was basically a crispy croissant filled with pastry cream that had no discernible pistachio flavor. Tasty but definitely more of a French pastry. The cookies were all supposedly different flavors but I couldn't tell them apart. They were a basic shortbread dyed different colors, had gummy, flavorless fillings and tasted old. There was 1 biscotti in the box and I'm sorry to say that my not at all Italian mom has made better biscotti. Definitely very pricey considering the quality. It makes me sad that there is still nowhere to get good Italian pastries here.

They have decades of experience in making the most delicious cakes with butter cream icing and…read moremoist cake. Their cakes are never dry and always delicious. I showed them a photo of what I wanted and they did a great job with the cake.

Yummy cupcakes. Yellow cake with white or chocolate frosting. Tasty and flavorful. My favorite meal…read moreis dessert and these were great.

I recently visited Uncle Cheesecake in High Point and really enjoyed hearing the story behind the…read morebusiness. The owner shared that the idea started because he couldn't find cheesecake around the Triad that he really loved, so he started baking his own. After making them for friends and hearing constant encouragement, he decided to turn it into a business. It's always interesting hearing how local businesses get started, and this one felt very organic and community driven. He's even appeared on Food Network shows like Holiday Baking Championship and Chopped, which has helped bring visitors from out of state to High Point just to try the cheesecake. Overall it was a great visit, and it was nice learning more about how the business began. I love seeing the high point mural on the wall it really added to the ambiance!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to decorate cakes? I had the opportunity to join a group of…read moreladies to learn how to decorate cakes at Uncle Cheesecake in High Point. It was a lot of fun and interaction with the owner. If interested and you have a group of four or more contact them for more details, you will not be disappointed. You can thank me later..

Delicious, stunning, detailed cookies, made to your exact specifications, with results that will…read moreblow you away. If this is what you're looking for, then Sift and Crumb Coat is the place to go! We needed cookies for a corporate event out of town, and found this place on-line, and from our very first telephone Oossie was such a pleasure to work with. I sent pictures of what we wanted, and she was very accommodating. Being nearly 2500 miles away, I was very nervous about this order and contacted Oossie a lot, and she never made me feel like I was bothering her. Fast forward to the day of the event, and unfortunately her delivery driver was hit while headed to our drop-off. Causing irreparable damage to a portion of our order. The bakery called us immediately, and then went into action and in a flash worked furiously to remake as many of the cookies as possible in order to fulfill as much of our order as they could. The cookies that arrived were gorgeous, tasted delicious and although it was less than we had expected, they were amazing! This event was highlighting the release of a new door knob, and the cookies shaped as a door, with the knob on them were spot on! Then, before we even contacted them to discuss the shortages, the company had refunded me for what we didn't receive and sent us a gift certificate for a future purchase. I've always said you can tell the true character of a business and their owner by how they handle their "issues," and in this case, Sift and Crumb Coat went above and beyond in a situation that was unavoidable. I will be using Sift and Crumb Coat again, and think you all should too!

From the owner: We specialize in custom cakes including wedding cakes, cake jars, cakesicles, cupcakes, cookies and…read moreso much more. We even design treats for your furry loved ones! Sift and Crumb Coat is open by appointment for your custom needs! Contact us today to schedule a consultation!

Stopped in on my way home from the gym one morning recently to pick up a sweet treat for my wife…read moreand I to get the day started. The staff was very friendly, welcoming me in as I arrived. There were lots of great options to pick from, so it was a bit of a tough decision, but in the end, I went with their sticky bun, and it was a great choice. One was big enough for the two of us to share, and it was a great treat to end our work week. They also offer a great variety of cakes and other sweets, along with ice cream and a wide variety of hot and cold coffee options, along with many non coffee options. It's a great spot, and well worth checking out if you like supporting local!

The bakery is cute. They had a lot of choices. I really couldn't decide so I got a mixture of…read morethings. I got a roll, brownie, cake pop, cappuccino knot and cinnamon muffin. Top tier sweets! They were all delicious. My daughter said the cake pop was really good. I really loved the cappuccino knot. It was delicious. I wish I had gotten two. Customer service is amazing and the selection is great. This will be one of my favorite spots for sure.

Recently visited the bakery on a Wednesday evening 30 mins to closing and had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The staff were patient, did not try to rush us or any patrons in the lobby. The restaurant itself self gives a good southern granny vibe so I have high expectations for the baked goods. For starters the Chocolate cake was phenomenal very moist, not overly rich and made you want another. I also had a couple of cupcakes, and a pecan bar. Those items were good but nothing to rave about. I have since heard they do milkshakes so interested in giving them a try. The menu is so expansive I didn't even see that listed but it is a bit overwhelming.

This is a cute and clean little bakery in town. Conveniently located, easy parking, and tons of…read moreoptions and flavors to choose from! It would be a great place to set up shop and get a little work done, too. One of my favorite parts about the atmosphere here is that it's extremely cozy, almost like you're at home in your own living room. The staff is friendly, too! I had a hankering for a cupcake (or 3!) so I got the Strawberry, Banana Pudding, and Toffee Caramel Crunch. Very tasty! Rich, of course, but flavorful. The only reason I'm giving 4/5 is that my socks weren't blow off. I feel like I've had better pastries at other bakeries in town but this is certainly a solid option! I will definitely be back to try more!