We were really looking forward to our first visit to Milkbox Bakery. We'd been following their…read morebeautiful Instagram account for some time, so were excited to purchase several different items. We came in to find about half of the pastries over baked or burnt. We ordered a brioche and a loaf of sourdough. The brioche was perfect and delicious, but the sourdough was very underproofed- dense and extremely gummy, which was so disappointing, especially considering the $9 price tag. I would go back to Milkbox in the future if I had heard that they'd improved their standards because it would be awesome to have a top notch local bakery.

It's not open yet it still pops up that it is. Spent time trying to find and it's closed downread more

She did my wedding cake. It was delicious and my family couldn't believe how moist it was!read more

From the owner: Specializing in elegant, custom-designed cakes.read more

Always feel so welcomed when I walk in. Very fast, never wait long and they always make sure it…read morelooks as how I wanted it. The space is also just very warming and welcoming to walk into. Finally the cookies are delicious!

For Christmas, I received a gift card to Crumbl cookie and was so excited to spend it a couple of…read moredays after Christmas! My family pulls up to the Cedar Falls, Iowa Crumbl cookie around 9 PM on December 27, and as we started to get out, I saw a woman inside packaging cookies, and licking her fingers. She had no gloves on, and we sat there and watched her do it two or three times before we sadly pulled away, completely grossed out.

Stopped in right at open for a strawberry croissant and was told about a 5-minute wait, it ended up…read morebeing closer to 15. Honestly, once I took a bite I didn't even care. Flaky, buttery, perfectly crisp on the outside, and filled with fresh, sweet strawberry that wasn't overly sugary. Everything tasted fresh out of the oven and worth every extra minute (even if it made me a little late to work ). Definitely coming back for this one

We entered the store and we were met by a very rude employee. She thought we were college kids who…read morewere just walking through the store to get to the bar. We actually wanted to try out the bakery for the first time but now we will never go back.

My wife and I stopped by the First Street Sidecar location in Cedar Falls this past weekend…read more Unfortunately, this location does not appear on Yelp, so I am leaving a review for the College Hill location (which I have visited in the past). Here are our thoughts below! Food/Drink: Monster Cookie (Yum! This cookie was HUGE, soft, and delicious. Rating = 8/10). Hot Cinnamon Roll Latte (This tasted nearly identical to a warm, gooey, cinnamon roll! Be warned - it is a very sweet beverage. Rating = 7.7/10). Iced Hazelnut Latte (YES! This is basically almost as good as it gets when it comes to a latte. Absolutely scrumdidilyumptious. Rating = 9/10). Service: The service here could not have been better! Our barista's name was Brianna, and she had a phenomenal attitude. She looked excited to help us out and appears to love her job. Her passion for her job truly shined through during our time in the shop. Ambiance: As mentioned above, this review is based on our visit to the First Street location in Cedar Falls. It has a much different vibe than the College Hill location. The First Street location is not quite as "homey" as the College Hill cafe and has more of a coffee chain feel (not as much unique character that I typically enjoy with local coffee brands). The College Hill location, on the other hand, has much more personality. It is an excellent place to get some work done, read a book, or meet up with friends! All in all - we undoubtedly had a 5-star experience at Sidecar this past weekend. Excellent food and drink and some of the best service we've received in a while!

White chocolate latte was delicious, smooth not too strong or sweet. Cinnamon roll was the gooey…read morekind in the middle, loved it. Cute shop, staff were very friendly and service was fast. I'll be back probably go through the drive through tomorrow!

Ok when in Iowa you HAVE to have some pie!…read more The apple pie with the crumble was delicious!!! I loved the individual size and crispness of the crust. I want more!

The pies are delicious! The workers are friendly and helpful. The quality of everything is…read moretop-notch. This is a wonderful shop and non-profit organization. We utilize them every chance we get.

This coffee shop is adorable. It is a go to in Cedar Falls and a comfortable place to sit. The…read morestaff is wonderful and the treats are magnificent. I highly recommend this place.

I honestly don't understand the hype behind this place. The portions are incredibly small for the…read moreprice you pay, and the coffee tastes like watered-down coffee pot milk rather than an actual quality brew. Everything feels overpriced for what you get. I would highly recommend finding a better quality coffee spot elsewhere if you actually enjoy good coffee. This place seems more focused on the aesthetic and social media vibe than serving something that appeals to true coffee drinkers with an acquired taste for quality coffee.

This place has delicious baked goods! So beautiful. Baklava was the best. Great bread at super good…read moreprices! You will not be disappointed if you make a stop here!

Amazing bakery! I bought the most amazing pita bread that I have ever had. I also bought two…read moredifferent cake slices. They were absolutely delicious. Prices were very reasonable. I will definitely stop again the next time I am in Waterloo. I can't wait to try more of the amazing looking desserts and some of their other items.

Fantastic bakery! Try the Apple Phyllo Pie. They have a full case of pastries and cakes plus…read morefreshly baked bread. They also have a small grocery filled with Eastern European favorites. This place is a real treasure and very reasonably priced.