This place surpassed my expectations by a lot! It was clean, well run, full of life and buzzing…read morewith purpose like a small café. There is seating outside, which is perfect for beautiful, sunny days; but the interior is set up more like a small shopping mart. You pick up a cart and get down to business mixing and matching treats to your flavor profile. I recommend visiting 3-4 times to become more familiar with the offerings as well as to give yourself some grace to try new things. I love that they have packaged treats and gemstones you can hand pick from the window case - this gives newbies a chance to ask questions and order to their hearts content without committing to the unknown. My next visit I'm trying another drink option and pivoting to the savory selection; they don't have the hot case for nothing! The women who were here are so nice and attentive, they're helpful in explaining what things are and what to expect from the pastries. They're also great multitaskers, holding down the café, whilst keeping things in stock, staying on top of bulk orders and tending to the stores needs. Napakahusay

The cinnamon roll ($3) was outstanding, probably as good as any I've had. We microwaved it for 25…read moreseconds, which may have been the key (though we've liked it here before). It might be even better if they added a few raisins to it. We'll be back for this item periodically. We also tried a mango float ($6). It was good, and had more whipped cream in it than the one I'm used to, but I've probably had slightly better examples. For $6, it's not a great value: smaller than the cinnamon roll and not as good. I might get it again, but probably not at that price. This remains one of my favorite bakeries in town, and we'll be back periodically. Update: We tried another cinnamon roll. This time we thought it was fantastic, the best thing I've eaten in a long time. 25 seconds microwaved again. We'll have to get one periodically.

After a recent lunch near the town center, we were looking for a good dessert spot. We basically…read moretried Light On The Sugar Bakery Cafe because of how close it was to where we were. What a lucky course of events! There is seating both inside and outside. The interior clean, bright, elegant and simple. The staff were friendly and we were served very quickly. The only wait was for the coffees ordered at my table. They were fantastic as well. I ordered the Tiramisu pie. Amazing texture, velvety layers, perfect flavor blend, bold, just the right amount of sweet...delicious. We'll be back to try more and if you haven't visited Light on The Sugar Bakery Cafe, I highly suggest you do.

Really Cute and Cozy Dessert and Drink spot in the heart of the St. John's Town Center…read more The Service was quick and efficient. I had my drink within 2 minutes of ordering. My Key Lime Pie Puff was great although I would've loved a slightly more baked graham cracker crust. I also had a try of the Tiramisu cake slice and that could've been a bit HEAVIER on the sugar, if you know what I mean. Overall, I would absolutely pop in again.

There's a great selection of desserts and pastries here; sweet and savory. I've tried many things…read morein many occasion but this particular visit I purchased a puff pastry egg tart, sesame ball, pineapple custard bun and a bbq pork bun. I've been helped by a couple different people and they always come off stoic but that could just be their personality I guess. Never really smiling or friendly.

I rather liked the pork bun, though not as much as I remembered liking it before, and my wife liked…read moreit. We at that in the food court. The next morning, we had the sausage and scallion bun at home. I liked it, maybe more than the pork bun, and would get it again, though it had the advantage of being reheated at home in the microwave. My wife liked the dough, the hot dog less so (and I must admit the hot dog in the croissant we had a while ago at Cruffin & Tea was better). I'd get this again, though probably trying the regular hot dog bun instead of the scallion one next time. I'd asked the server if she could reheat our items when I bought them, but she said no, and didn't seem to understand English well. So far, I've preferred the savory things to the sweets here. Each item was $3-3.25, so a better value than the other bakeries I go to. I will return to this place periodically, but I still prefer places like Cruffin & Tea and Le Petit Paris, so I'm giving Mai Xiang Garden Bakery an average rating, 3 stars: pretty good, but not above average for a bakery, other than the good value.

Carb-loading on a big event day at 1748 Bakehouse was a very good decision. Shoutout to our local…read moreJax queen, Gabi Y, for suggesting this local gem! From the moment we laid eyes on the pastry case, our jaws were on the floor. Everything we had was amazing -- the breakfast sandwich on sourdough, ham & cheese croissant, matcha cheesecake blueberry croissant tart, and the brie country ham & hot honey galette. JUST WOW! We also got some lattes to fuel our morning and I opted for their special brown butter sesame latte -- yum! The bakery itself is very cute with some market and pantry items available to shop as well. The staff was very patient as we asked a million questions about all the pastries before making our selections. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the downtown Jax area!

Yes to all the carbs in this bakehouse!…read more I was in town for a work event and we decided to grab a bite from here since Gabi recommended. It DID NOT disappoint. A cute little spot with a lot of specialized baked goods that will make you want to get one of everything. The service was super friendly and helpful. We ended up getting a few of the baked goods to share for breakfast and I got the matcha lemonade. The lemonade was a good change of pace from my usual matcha latte. To share, we got the matcha cheesecake blueberries danish, the brie country ham and hot honey galette, and a ham and cheese croissant. Everything was delicious and devoured! The inside is also super cute to peruse around and maybe grab something. They have stickers, and a few odds and ends that might interest anyone to get at least one thing. Such a cute bakehouse in Jax!

This place is amazing!…read more We picked up some Italian bread over the weekend and fell in love with this place. The bacon and cheese filled pastries were out of this world as well. I highly recommend St. Gabriel Bakery

Seriously such a cute bakery!! I love the way they have their breads presented in the cute baskets…read more I had been wanting to try this spot for a while and met up with a business partner here for lunch. It's a small little spot with a few seats so we snagged seats by the window. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and it was so yummy and the perfect size. The sweet treats and smoothies look great too and I'll have to try that next time. The owners are from Guatemala and very kind! They have pastries from there and all different countries. I'll have to come back soon!

Even after my last visit 9 years ago, Amaretti Desserts is still absolute heaven! After dinner, my…read morefriend wanted to buy several desserts for his family and himself. Staff were friendly, the decor is still the same since last visit. For this visit, I ordered the Chocolate Overload Cake, Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake and Apple Pie (for my partner). 1) Chocolate Overload Cake - rich, sweet, moist, soft and lasted a few days because it was so good. 2) Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake - rich, smooth, soft, sweet. Wonderful! 3) Apple Pie - Sadly, didn't get the chance to eat the apple pie since my partner already ate it. Overall, desserts were amazing and enjoyed them. Looking forward to more!

Friendly , great service and desserts like you were in Nee York. Yum…read more Homemade and tasty. You can eat in or take out .

It's difficult to explain what a gem this place is. Every time I eat at the French Pantry, I end up…read morethinking, "why don't I come more often?". Beginning with the delicious homemade bread and olive oil mix, it is always a delight. I've never had a bad meal here. It's got such a homey, comfortable feeling but the food makes it feel slightly upscale. You truly feel that your money is being well spent. Everyone that works here is incredibly friendly, efficient, and passionate about the restaurant. I recommend every time, 10/10.

Ok, I have to be honest and say I went here thinking I would have given a worse review bc I don't…read morelike the long wait, limited menu (only salads, bruschetta, and sandwiches), and high prices ($45 for a sandwich, side salad, and slice of cake?!), but this place TOTALLY lives up to the hype!!! Fortunately, you can avoid some of the wait if you get your food to-go. They have reserved parking spots right next to the entrance and a whole separate area to order to-go food. I came on a Thurs at 1130am and was able to order/leave in 15-20 minutes. What made me fall in love with this place was, believe it or not, the Caesar salad dressing!!! It had so much flavor and was so addicting I ate the salad in 5 minutes. The Hot Italian sandwich had tender flavorful meats, great addition with the banana peppers, and bread was light/fluffy/spot on! The wedding cake was SO GOOD! Layers of moist cake, creamy icing and sweet strawberries. Yum! The inside decor wasn't very fancy but who cares when the food's so good? Will totally be back.

It was so good you have to try it . it is fire you should go there taste then review and report and…read moresay it is delicious I heart it

We L(*‿*)VE stopping in at Sweet Theory when we are in the area…read more Whether you follow a strict vegan diet or not, the baked goods here are absolutely incredible! The Lemon and Carrot Pineapple Bars, and fluffy Cinnamon Rolls are our personal favorites--everything is consistently flavorful, fresh, and perfectly made! We stopped in around noon right before the downpour and it wasn't too crowded, plus parking was easy peasy. I can easily imagine them running out early, so definitely plan to get there on the early side! (Hours are 8:30-4 Tuesday thru Friday, 9-4 on Saturday and CLOSED Sunday and Monday). ヽ(*‿*)ノ Highly recommend stopping in if you want amazing baked goods and friendly vibes. #supportlocalJax @ SweetTheory-King St.

The selection of food here is fantastic. The staff is always so respectful and friendly. Service is…read moreoutstanding and they offer a great selection of Filipino staples, fresh homemade foods, refrigerated and frozen foods, and authentic Filipino desserts. Some of my favorites are their Lechon (I buy it by the pound - can pre-order, too), Siopao (pork and chicken), cassava cake, Turon, Buchi, and so much more. The store is well organized and inviting. I love coming here and buying the ready-to-eat homemade foods that they offer daily. Just go!

Yummy food! I pre-ordered large pans of pancit and lumpia and they were very helpful on the phone…read moreand everything was hot and ready when I arrived

great food and great service!!! i had delicious drinks here while getting some work done on the…read morewifi - vibes were great. food wise i got the french onion soup and steak wedge salad without bacon. someone at the bar shared their cake with me and it was amazing! would dine here again

BB's is one of those local spots I find myself coming back to pretty often. The space is small and…read moreparking can be limited, so depending on when you go, it may be tricky to find a seat. That said, I still really enjoy stopping in. The popovers are my favorite and honestly one of the main reasons I keep coming back. I also love that they're connected with the bakery at Biscotti's, because Biscotti's desserts are A-MA-ZING, especially the cakes. BB's usually has rotating meal options and entrées, which keeps things interesting, and I enjoy seeing what they have available. Some dishes feel more unique than others, but overall the food is generally tasty and thoughtfully done. I'd recommend BB's if you're looking for a cozy local spot with great baked goods, good food, and especially if you want to try the popovers. Just be prepared for limited parking and a smaller seating area.