Our drinks came out perfect, the service was amazing and the cafe interior was so cute!read more

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!

Atwoods of Alexandria reminds me of so many bakeries in Louisiana (#1), these places are almost…read morealways popular within the community with an endless plethora of sweets with lots of other options in between. Whether it's an occasional treat, a special occasion, or simply lunch, Atwood's is always a great option. Locals are here for all sorts of reasons: morning coffee, freshly baked pastries (croissants are on point), sandwich for lunch, dessert anytime, and cake. The latter is a big one, especially during this time of year, i.e. Mardi Gras. Their regular king cake with cream cheese is most definitely a hit. I wouldn't hesitate to get a custom cake ordered here and I think their prices are still reasonable. They also have a number of small, personalized desserts, and also have a solid variety of gelato and cookies as well. I appreciate their attention to seasonal items. It's super cute on the outside, and despite not being overly spacious, has enough tables for small groups to enjoy a drink and a small dessert treat. Parking is plentiful, they accept credit cards, and they're a women-owned establishment. The times can get tricky since they close on Sundays and Mondays and are only open till 2pm for midweek. From Thursday-Saturday, they're open till 9:00pm. __________ (#1) A lot like Ambrosia (https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-ambrosia-bakery-baton-rouge-2) in Baton Rouge or Amore (https://www.yelp.com/biz/amore-bakery-and-cafe-gretna) in NOLA.

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.

Beans and Creams…read more The name made me chuckle because apparently I am an idiot. Anyway, I didn't get to try the beans, but I definitely enjoyed the creams. The chocolate and mint chocolate chip combo is the move. Trust me. Get them together. The chocolate was really good, although mine was a little too firm for my liking. The mint chocolate chip, however, was exactly the right texture and really good. Put the two together and you have yourself a winner. Service was fast and friendly, and the prices were about what you would expect compared to other ice cream shops. Nothing complicated here. Good ice cream, friendly people, and a name that apparently brings out my inner 12-year-old. Come get your beans or your creams here.

Definitely a default ice cream and coffee place. Boring! Service is mid. Weak products! Bright…read morelights warehouse build, no ambiance! Nothing draws you in. No spark, no confetti! No celebration! Though I once heard from someone that is compromising their regular level of integrity, that the coffee is genuinely the best in town, in 100 mile radius! My advice to you is leave town!

The staff are always so friendly and my coffee is perfection…read more I don't mind waiting in drive thru line knowing this is the best in town. And it makes my day when staff knows my name and order. Best coffee and espresso drinks around!!

Can't believe I haven't done a review here. This is such a great place. So many different things to…read morechoose from. We always get a dozen cupcakes with several flavors and we are never dissatisfied. The sweetest team of people work here and the DT is so easy to navigate. Stop and go in if you have time because it's super cute and quaint. Always a great experience!

In my experience, they are always friendly and always have my order ready, i enjoyed the cheesecake…read morecookie.

I stopped in for the weekly mini sample. I chose to the cheese cake, coconut cake and the pumpkin…read morespice sheet cake. The chocolate chip cookie by Martha Stewart was free. I didn't catch the gentleman's name that served me, but I loved his customer service. I enjoyed all but 1 of the desserts and that was the cheesecake. The flavors just didn't come through for me, almost as if the Philadelphia cheese was missing. My favorite was the pumpkin spice sheet cake. I would definitely come back for that.

This place really appealed to my sweet tooth. The number of choices of desserts is thrilling. They…read morehave macarons, cakes, cakeballs, Brazilian truffles, and brownies, etc. We tried the strawberry cheesecake cakeball and the traditional chocolate truffles.

Every time I visit this bakery I remember why it's a must on my list. The cakes are always fresh…read moreand the staff and owner are always nice and professional. All the items are baked with the highest quality of ingredients and are packaged professionally. Other places may bake cakes and pies, but this place is a whole vibe in itself.

If you are driving through Alexandria, you should absolutely here stop for lunch! Everything was…read moredelicious and so fresh. John is so kind and we had a wonderful service. So glad we were able to experience this place!

Nice old place and nice owners…read more Food was good. Tried the pork plate. That was just ok. Mashed potatoes had a little spice which was nice. The tuna salad was great. The teriyaki sauce was flavorful just needed more. The turkey and chicken salad sandwich were basic sandwiches but bread was decent. The bread pudding was dry for me. I like a sauce with mine. The blueberry was ok and the almond was too sweet. The cherry pie was delicious though. I liked the thick crust and tart cherries.

The best snowcone in town! Friendly staff, prompt service, huge selection…read more Employees are knowledgeable about selections and can recommend the perfect flavor for your preference. They suggested blueberry cheesecake with cream and it's a must have for me now!!

The snowballs were delightful but the young men manning the business were exceptional. I told them…read morewhat I wanted and they took time, asked questions, and made three very nice snowballs. I will definitely revisit.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this baker Cindy who owns Sweet Joy Bakery. I ordered a…read morebeautiful coconut cake all the way from sunny California for my dad's 80th birthday in Pineville, Louisiana, and everything about the experience was absolutely perfect. From the ordering process to the communication, the care that went into making the cake, and the delivery, everything was handled with such professionalism and attention to detail. The cake arrived safely and looked absolutely beautiful--and most importantly, it tasted amazing! My dad loved the coconut cake. It made his 80th birthday celebration even more special, and I am so grateful to Cindy for helping us create such a memorable moment from so many miles away. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about their work and goes above and beyond for their customers, I highly recommend Sweet Joy Bakery. Thank you for making my dad's 80th birthday so sweet and memorable!

Tried a breakfast item this morning. I ordered their 3 egg steak omelette which came with a little…read moresour cream and a little salsa. It was a little pricey $10.70. It should come with the toast or hash brown. Never had sour cream on an omelette but wanted to try it. I also ordered a slice of toast. It was very good. I ordered their strawberry biscuit to eat tomorrow for breakfast. The omelette and toast was very good. I would suggest lining the container you serve it in because it was getting a little soggy. Customer service was great and apologized for the delay. You should have 2 working up front. Look forward to my next visit.

Even though we had to wait 30 minutes, the wait was worth it!…read more Hostess station staff were accommodating and made sure we had drinks. Drinks were cold and refreshing! Crawfish were on !! Y'all they were so good!! The boiled shrimp was delicious and I loved the pink sauce dip! Corn was perfect and potato was pretty good too!! Can't wait to come back to Swamp Daddy's! Great Cajun cookery!

Busy place but service was very attentive! Every table was filled with families enjoying their…read morecrawfish or shrimp. Very nice atmosphere for a family meal! I Sipped on some sweet tea & tried their raw oysters. Had a cheeseburger which came with fries. Very good but come hungry!!!!