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    Gwendy's Cafe & Bakery

    4.4 (19 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Stefanny W.

    All I can say is that Ayden/Greenville are so lucky to have such a wonderful bakery. My family has been buying amazing treats from Gwendy's Goodies. It all started with my gender reveal cupcakes. We were able to get strawberry filled cupcakes and chocolate. The cupcakes were moist but it has a crunchy layer on top too. Gwendy and staff are great to work with to make your vision come true. My mother-in-law order the cupcakes, custom cookies. When we come in town from Charlotte we try to stop by and see what's in season. We love the ooey gooey bar and this weekend there was a raspberry lemon cupcake. So amazing!! I wished there was a bakery like this in Charlotte.

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    I cannot believe this was my first visit to the hometown's bakery located in downtown Ayden, helping to keep this area vibrant. Outside, parking on the street and seating to enjoy your coffee and fresh baked goods. Inside is nicely decorated, plenty of seating, and very helpful staff to guide your sweet tooth to an enjoyable treat. Now let's get to the important part... the goodies!! I went with my Dad (who apparently was a rewards member), we ordered the Cheese and Onion scone, Chocolate cake w/ Butter cream, and Chocolate Chip Pecan cookies. The cupcake was moist, nicely baked, but I thought it was light chocolate taste and the cream was light and airy. The cookies were soft and chewy with the right amount of crunch and the salt on top to set off the chocolate did not go unnoticed! Now I usually don't eat scones but y'all, this cheese and onion scone was the perfect breakfast item the next morning (oven warmed)!! I will definitely be back next time I visit my hometown. Gwendy's is a wonderful and true small town shop!

    Disgusting cream cheese brownies
    Charmaine J.

    Had the cream cheese brownies worst brownies I have ever tasted. Super dry. I didn't taste any cream cheese at all. Also didn't taste like a brownie. I would take box brownies over these any day. Don't waste your money. Maybe there other desserts are good. I can't imagine since brownies are the easiest to make.

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    Jake P.

    This place is a gem. The best chocolate chip cookies you will find anywhere. Other cookies are just as strong. Cup cakes, Carmel cake and good coffee from the toaster next door. Check this place out. Located in Downtown Ayden that has a number of intact historic structures, good lunch or dinner options and a bottle shop.

    Delicious sticky buns featured on Saturday morning from 8-12!
    Michael P.

    This bakery is outstanding! As they continue to grow, things continue to improve. The cookies, pastries, cheesecakes, and sticky buns are all made with love by the fabulous owner Gwen. This local family run business is one that continuously gives back to the community and loves the town of Ayden. If you are ever in need of a "sweet" for a party, Gwen will hook you up with the best quality product and customer service. Take the plunge and try it!

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    Love the sweets and the friendly staff. They know repeat customers by name. Smells really good when you walk through the door.

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    My best friend and I came here on a soft opening day to try out some cupcakes after following Made…read morewith Love on Facebook. The space is great: perfectly airy with a clean look and spacious feel. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the owner. She ran down the flavors that were available and while they ALL sounded amazing, we opted for two red velvet cupcakes, one earl grey and lavender cupcake, and one cinnamon swirl cupcake. We also received complimentary peanut butter and chocolate mini cupcake while we waited. I ordinarily don't like the combination of peanut butter and chocolate but this mini cupcake was super moist and the peanut butter buttercream perfectly complimented the decadence of the chocolate cake. It was definitely a home run. Our cupcakes were boxed and we paid while chatting with the owner. When we exited, we took pictures of the cupcakes before devouring the first one in the car in four bites each. The cake of the cinnamon swirl was perfectly moist with excellent cinnamon flavor. The buttercream was not only pretty but had a wonderful flavor and perfectly velvety texture. My best friend enjoyed the red velvet, too. Wonderful cupcakes! We will be patronizing Made with Love in the future. I can't wait to explore all this spot has to offer!

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