I was hunting for a place to grab a pastry and a sandwich and I'd seen this place on TikTok and it…read morehad 5 stars on yelp. I ordered a half a sandwich with turkey and manchego cheese with Calabrian chili aioli along with a creme brûlée conchete. The sandwich was terrific - so flavorful. But that conchete- I had planned to just have part of it but the filling and the hardened sugar top....i just kept right on eating, it was delicious! I liked it so much we ordered it delivered the next day at work for lunch. That time I had my sandwich on a croissant and part of a chocolate chip cookie and they were both heavenly. Go and try it! You will not be disappointed!

Went to Aurora Cafe and Bakery with my work friends! I was not disappointed with my concha danish…read moreand hibiscus Arnold Palmer. Everything was delicious- not to sweet but sweet enough. This little cafe is so cute- not much seating but still cute and the service was impeccable as it was last time I came in!

"10/10. I am now a man of faith. That faith is carbs."…read more I will never be able to do better than Eric's amazing review, so I'll just suggest you do yourself a treat and read that instead. Then go here and get something delicious Such a delight to discover this place. So much talent leading to so much deliciousness. Great bakery space - small, but bright and with many enticing options. The service is kind - the owners are nice. We are so lucky to have HAMU. As someone who fueled his early 20s with curry pastries and bao, HAMU is a revelation. It's not Mott St, it's heaven.

I went to HAMU Bakery for the first time recently. The hours are a bit odd (I wish they were open…read morein the morning as I associate a lot of bakery items as morning / mid-morning treats), but I finally made my way to try after having on my list for a while to check out. A lot of the items were gone / sold out already. I asked the woman at the counter (possibly owner?) what she recommended and said it was my first time in. She was so nice! Great customer service. I ordered a few of the items she recommended (that weren't already sold out) and they were all amazing.

Excellent service and delicious bread! I liked the variety, but overall that bread is packed and…read moreready to go! Clean, organized and fairly priced.

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In the storied enclave of Waldo, where the rhythm of Kansas City pulses with a quiet, neighborly…read morecharm, there stands a sanctuary not of silent stone, but of flour, butter, and memory: McLain's Bakery. To step through its threshold is to surrender to the siren song of warmth that curls from the oven like a whispered secret. I have made it my pilgrimage to traverse the entirety of their menu, a culinary odyssey that has yielded no false steps, only a symphony of consistency that borders on the miraculous. Each offering, from the flaky, golden architecture of their pastries to the robust, honest comfort of their savory fare, is a testament to the artisan's hand. Here, affordability is not a sacrifice of quality but a generous invitation, a rare confluence where the exquisite meets the accessible. There is a certain magic in the air at McLain's, a sweetness that feels woven into the very fabric of the establishment. It is a place that understands the language of comfort, speaking it fluently in the dialect of a perfect crust or the rich, dark notes of a expertly pulled espresso. It is perhaps no surprise that such a bastion of authentic delight has garnered a reputation that extends far beyond our local borders; if the standard of excellence is high enough to grace the plate of Taylor Swift, then surely, it is more than enough for us, the grateful residents who claim this treasure as our own. Yet, beyond the flour-dusted counters and the glowing glass cases, my deepest admiration is reserved for their spirit. In a world that often measures worth in cold, transactional metrics, McLain's chooses to honor those who pour themselves into the future of our community. As a teacher, I feel that recognition in the small gestures, the welcoming nods, and the genuine appreciation they extend to educators. It is a profound kindness, a recognition that the work of shaping minds requires nourishment, both intellectual and literal. They understand that a classroom is a marathon, and they act as the essential pit stop, providing the fuel that keeps the light of inquiry burning bright. To dine at McLain's is to participate in a ritual of belonging. It is a place where the passage of time is marked not by the ticking of a clock, but by the turning of the oven trays. It is a reliable heartbeat in the neighborhood, steadfast and true, offering a reprieve from the clamor of the outside world. Whether one seeks a quiet moment of reflection over a cup of coffee or a celebratory feast that honors the simple, profound joy of eating well, McLain's remains an unrivaled steward of taste. It is not merely a bakery; it is the living, breathing soul of Waldo, a place where every bite serves as a reminder that some things in this life are exactly as good as they ought to be.

For the first time ever I used McLain's for catering and I'm officially bumping my review from 4 to…read more5 stars because honestly they did such a spectacular job at such a reasonable price I'm already wishing I had another excuse to order from them again! A few months ago my sister and I hosted a baby shower for our other sister and after looking around an options we decided to go with McLains. It was a smaller group, and we were doing a brunch theme, and our sister LOVES sweets. That paired with our desire to support local, and our shared love of McLains, this was just the most obvious choice. We ended up ordering a cake and first of all I have to say their cake flavor choices are insane - I think we settled on a chocolate cake with peanut butter filling (YUM), but I don't think you can go wrong here. We also ordered one of their pre-set pastry bundles for pick up and honestly everything was wonderful. I think I placed the order about a week out and it was ready when I came to pick it up. What pushed this experience into five star category for me? Just the friendliness of the staff, the serving tools they send you home with, and how thoughtful everyone was. The food was also really just exactly what we needed and it was so good there were hardly any leftovers, I think the kids cleared us out by lunch! At any rate, if you're on the hunt for a great spot to support for your next brunch event consider McLains - they won't let you down!

wow, wow. wow! excellent food…read moreHad the BLT and it was the best I have ever had. Make sure you buy a couple of the tomatoes and a sug cookie.

My favorite place ever for sugar cookies in the KC metro! They never disappoint ever and they have…read morethe cutest ideas to decorate too. The service is great and everyone is always so kind.

We usually frequent this place as it had good options and a drive-thru, but this time was a less…read morethan desirable experience. First, the coffee lid was cracked right where the opening for drinking is so it spilled and was not offered a straw. Second, the sandwich I got with sourdough bread had some mold on it and the egg yolk was spread all across the wrapper making it messy and not even in the sandwich. Again, we normally enjoy this place, just a bad experience this time, and quality seems to be slipping.

Natalie and the restaurant manager are so nice ! They went above and beyond for me. I went…read morethrough the dive thru line to pick up an order I made on line. They couldn't find my sandwich order. I accidentally ordered it from a different location!! My Credit card had been charged. Instead of making me go to Waldo, they worked it out with the other location and made me my sandwich! . So nice !

The Lemon Cake Bakery has the best lemon cake I've ever had. Their scones, brownies and other…read moredelightful treats are unbeatable!

My friend and I went around 1ish after having lunch and craving a sweet treat! It's a small little…read morebakery filled with a bunch of homemade goodies. I ordered the lemon bar, a brownie and an iced vanilla latte. I believe they have a sign that says they use Messenger coffee, but don't quote me on it. The coffee had just the PERFECT amount of sweetness, matched with the freshly grounded coffee and oat milk per my request. The creamiest coffee, so delicious! The brownie had little bits of chocolate chips in it and you can tell it has super rich cocoa powder in it too! The lemon bar was my ABSOLUTE fave. You can taste how fresh the lemon juice is with little bites of zest I believe. Crust is firm so the bar doesn't fall apart, but has the perfect bite to match the sweetness of the lemon curd. Just fantastic and next time, I'll be ordering 2 bars!

Blackhole bakery is worth the hype and worth showing up early for. They know what they're doing and…read morethey do it well. What appears to be a mom and pop bakery is actually a baker who has carefully done his research and brings himself up to date on the latest trends of flavor in the baking world. The vibes are amazing - I especially love the art piece on the wall he commissioned from a local artist. I saw the Instagram page with several posts explaining how he did each part. Everything was absolutely delicious (I am biased with the ham and gruyere cheese since that is a favorite combo of mine), the danish was delicious (I could tell maybe it uses veryberryosa - a recent trend in baking to be used as filling), and the same was probably on the cinnamon roll looking crossaint. Now the grand prize - the mochi donuts were spectacular. The flavors I got were raspberry almond (my #1 favorite I got twice), cereal (this was carefully curated and not too sweet like most cereal based baked goods), Irish coffee (didn't taste like coffee, gave it to a friend) and the mango black tea was also a slam dunk for me. The staff are incredibly friendly here which is a huge plus!

Fast and friendly and delicious ! They're on the more pricey side for a bakery but worth every…read moresingle penny! They have street parking only, lots of options of baked goods and coffee as well. The cheese danish is one of my absolute favorites!