It's been awhile since I've been in the area but my first stop was Gwendy's. The place has always had a warm friendly atmosphere with great bakery items! I have never had a bad thing here. I recently saw a customer complaining about the brownies and I'm not quite sure where she got hers because I can assure you it wasn't from here. The brownies here are to some of the best I've had. The sticky buns, cinnamon rolls and cheese straws are simply fabulous. Gwen and her staff are more than accommodating when it comes to service, friendliness and quality baked goods. I will return home to Pittsburgh with boxes of baked goods. read more

We visit Gwendy's several times a year when we are in town visiting family. It has become our favorite place to stop in when we are in Ayden.Outside of the amazing baked goods...the cheddar chive scones and cheese straws are my favorite...it is a warm and inviting place to be. Gwendy and her staff treat everyone like they are family. It's clear Gwendy's is an important part of the community as well as baking fresh, made from scratch baked treats! read more

We just love this place. The baked goods are fresh and delicious, especially love the cinamon buns and peanut butter cupcakes. They sell locally roasted coffee, it's great and I love that it is local. As I am not from the area, I often have cookies shipped to friends and family from her website. I get rave reviews from everyone that receives them, they love getting something different and they always show up fresh and look great. read more

This is our ABSOLUTELY favorite bakery in town. We find ourselves here weekly for goodies. Our all time favorite is Gwendy's cheese cream brownies. They are just as moist on day 1 as they are on day 3 or 4 if they even last that long. Her eclairs are delicious. Cupcakes are as well.... You cannot go wrong with stopping by this local gem and grabbing a cup of coffee and bakery good. You will fall in love and become frequent vistor... read more

Fantastic bakery! The goodies are all made from scratch and the staff is incredibly friendly. I always love coming and getting something sweet. I got two of the specialty cupcakes for my boyfriend one time and he couldn't stop raving about them. I would recommend the ooey gooey bars those are a personal favorite. I also love the variety of goodies offered and how they have different specialty cupcakes every month and specialty rolls. read more

I love, love, love this place!! The best brownies, apple pie, cupcakes, cookies, ice coffee...... insanely delicious goodies! And, as great as the food is, the customer service is amazing. This is the 'Cheers' of bakeries. Where everyone knows your name, and you always feel warm and welcome. Anytime you're anywhere near Ayden, stop at Gwendy's. Or, if you're up for a road trip, it's worth the time to go. You won't be disappointed. read more

I love Gwendy's Goodies. The cakes, Cookies, Cinnamon rolls, and sticky buns are my favorites. I also love how they bring the community together to help others whether its sending cookies to the troops, or storytime for the children, or helping raise money for worthy causes in the community, or providing classes for all to have fun, learn, and connect. Im grateful to have Gwendy's in The Garden of Ayden. :) read more

Got a box of assorted cookies for my birthday from Gwendy's, and they were absolutely delicious! They were shipped in two days, arrived as fresh as could be and the packaging was incredible. I've received crystal glass wear from Target that wasn't packaged as good as those cookies were! I would recommend Gwendy's to anyone who appreciates good cookies and top notch service! read more

Gwendy makes special sourcream pound cakes for my wife's birthday........they are amazing. I just told my wife that I look forward to her birthday as to justify the delicious cake. I guess I could (and will in the future) order one anytime. Gwendy is a special lady with a amazing gift for baking......I mean that sincerely. read more

Gwendy and all of her staff some of the nicest people I have ever met. They are always attentive, kind and caring! I especially love all of her cupcakes. Her staff sat down with me and created personalized cupcakes for my wedding, they were a huge hit! All of my guests went back for seconds! read more

Omg I never knew this place existed. You could smell goodness down the street went inside and got the cream cheese brownie and the apple cinnamon roll!! It was awesome. I can not remember the lady who rung me up she was so friendly and patience!! Will definitely come back again. read more

Everything we've tried has been delicious! The employees make you feel like family and learn your name. The Friday story time has become a routine for my one year old (we watch on Facebook). They love our community and us, and it shows! I'm so glad they stayed in Ayden! read more

It's not just how wonderful the baked goods are--though they are really stellar. It's also how welcome you feel when you stop by for a couple of cookies or to decorate a gingerbread house or to order something special for friends and family. Wonderful place! read more

We received a box of cookies from Gwendy's Goodies as a New Year's present. They were well packed, unbroken and beautiful - and most importantly, they were delicious! We savored everyone! I will definitely order cookies from Gwendy as a present in the future. read more

Ordered a holiday basket of cookies for folks that I work with. Basket shipped as requested and the cookies were fantastic. Great selection to choose from. Most important was the cookies were delicious. Will definitely use them again. Thanks Gwendy!! read more

Wonderful Bakery! Everything looks so good, it was hard to choose. But I went with a chocolate eclair. The best chocolate eclair I have ever had! Great Bakery with outstanding and friendly service! You definitely don't want to miss Gwendys Goodies!!! read more

What an amazing gift to our community. I absolutely love the goodies. I can't say enough good things about how good the muffins, cheese cracker, peanut butter ball. This list goes on and on. Tasty!!! You need to try it for yourself. read more

Great treats and friendly smiles not much else to say. I recommend this place to everyone. I got one of the brownies and it was delicious really tasty. You can definitely tell it's all made from scratch. Wonderful experience!! read more

Hands down, the best baked goods you will find in Pitt County and beyond. Great service, helpful about what makes great gifts for each age, and, did I mention, everything tastes GREAT! Go there! BeeJay Craft read more