I really enjoyed the evening at Emma Rue's. The bartenders were great, and the platter was a great…read moresnack. Drinks were good, and and atmosphere was moderately upscale and relaxing.

Wonderful establishment, the perfect mixture of trendy, but comfortable. Wonderful drinks and…read morefabulous coffee. Waitstaff was amazing. So glad I stumbled upon this place.

Boots Bakery & Lounge is one of the best vegetarian spots I tried in Spokane. Everything is 100%…read morevegetarian and gluten free, but honestly even people who normally eat meat would still enjoy the food here. The quality of ingredients tasted really fresh and thoughtful, and they have a surprisingly wide variety of nutritious options. I don't have a chance to try it, but their selection of savory entree plates were very impressive (see my photos pleaseeee), and they also serve delicious soup as well. But the highlight was their baked goods, 100% gluten free at a very reasonable price for the portion and quality. This place is inside Saranac Commons, very pretty and is a good place to slow down for lunch or coffee. Staff were kind, attentive, and happy to answer questions about the menu. Definitely a place I'd come back to whenever I'm in Spokane.

Wonderful selection of gluten free pastries, waffles, and salads! Delicious and delightful!…read moreFabulous ambiance!

We stopped in here a few weeks before school since we were in the area, and it was great! We got…read morehalf a dozen. The maple bar was incredible and so was the cherry donut. All others were great, these are just the ones I got to try. I will definitely stop in again if we're ever in the area. The woman who helped us was so patient and helpful as well, I really appreciated her for engaging with us and assisting with my questions. There was lots of seating, it was easy to access and park at, we had no trouble at 7:30am.

From 9PM to midnight, all of the donuts are half price. The best time to go to get the best…read moreselection is when they open up at 5 AM.

What a cute bakery!! I popped in looking for iced sugar cookies and they had a great holiday…read moreselection- even ones in plastic wrapping perfect for gifting. The gal working even wrapped them in a box with a bow. I really appreciated that extra attention to detail to make the gift extra special. They had so many delightful-looking treats and a full coffee menu. Plus soo much seating!

Nice staff but overly priced, stale macaroons, not enough sugar in the cookies . 2nd time…read moredissatisfied

We ordered a custom heart-shaped cake for our wedding and it was absolutely perfect! Not only was…read moreit gorgeous, but it was also so delicious. Working with Natalya was such a breeze - she was kind, communicative, and made the whole process so easy during a hectic time. I couldn't have asked for a better experience or a more beautiful cake

Very nice look and tasty deserts here , bur not really nice atmosphere…read more 7/10 for service

Always a great place to stop for a sweet treat. We were recently craving cupcakes so we walked in…read moreand selected 4 different kinds to take home. All were delicious! And the staff was very kind and friendly.

I'm not usually one to blast a business online or complain about customer service, but this one…read morereally missed the mark. Last Tuesday, I called Lilac City Bakery to order a custom Minecraft-themed cake for Paxton's 8th birthday. We talked through everything--flavor, size, layers, filling, and most importantly, the design. I specifically asked for the Minecraft "block" look, and she mentioned adding green grass edging to an 8-inch round cake. I also requested it say "Happy 8th Birthday Paxton." Total cost: $167. Fast forward to Saturday pickup... and it was just a chocolate cake covered in green frosting. No blocks. No characters. Nothing that even remotely said "Minecraft." I shared my disappointment at the counter, and the solution was to add a few pre-cut fondant pieces on the spot. I reached out to management afterward, hoping for some understanding or resolution, and was told: "I do not find that we made any missteps in providing a custom, hand crafted cake which aligns with the theme." and "hope you enjoyed the cake over all, as it was very well done". However I completely disagree. So I'm genuinely asking... are my expectations too high for a $170 custom cake? Because this felt like a pretty big miss.

Just come and experience. Beautiful space and stunning looking pastries and desserts. Great…read moreseating area. Please come and create your own adventure.

I ordered the viral fruit cake from here by pre ordering online. I had a pick up time for Sunday at…read more4:30 but was able to pick it up a little early around 4 pm. The fruit cake came with 4, after tax it was around $50 for the four which was a bit pricey. But I wanted to try so I figured it was worth it. My favorite flavors were the Mango Coconut and the pistachio pomegranate. They had a delicious crunch and flavor. Each of the pastries were crunchy and satisfying to bite into. I also got a few macaroons to try. I got the pistachio and birthday cake. The birthday cake was fine but didn't taste like cake to me, but the pistachio had a delicious strong pistachio flavor. I definitely want to try the other desserts when I visit next time! They all looked so delicious.

Donuts are made to order so they're super fresh and tasty. The staff is friendly. And the…read moreatmosphere is cute.

Still Love the Donuts, But the Birthday Reward Experience Has Been Disappointing (Second Year in a…read moreRow) This is my second review--and more specifically, the second time I've had an issue with Hello Sugar's birthday coupon. Let me be clear: I absolutely love Hello Sugar. Their donuts are amazing, GLUTEN FREE the shop is adorable, and I've been a loyal customer for three years. I truly have a passion for this place. That's why it's hard to even write this, but I feel like I need to be honest about my experience. The first year I got the birthday coupon, it was great--no problems. But last year and now again this year, things just didn't sit right. This year, my birthday fell on a Wednesday. I was busy all day and couldn't make it in, but I was really excited to stop by the next day and use my birthday coupon. I'd even told my friends about it and planned to share the donuts with them. When I got to the counter, I mentioned I was there for the birthday coupon, showed the code, and was told it had already expired--on my actual birthday, June 18th That was shocking. Most places give you a few days after--or even a full month--to use a birthday reward. I wasn't asking for something unreasonable. I just missed it by one day due to a busy weekday, and I genuinely didn't even know it expired on the birthday itself. What made it worse was the way it was handled: no "happy birthday," no kindness, no flexibility--just a flat, "It's expired." It really put a damper on something that was supposed to feel special. And to be honest, this is the second year in a row that I've walked away from a birthday visit here feeling disappointed and a little embarrassed. Any time I come in with a coupon or reward, it feels like I'm being treated differently--like I'm doing something wrong by trying to redeem what they offered me. I'm not asking for free stuff all the time--I happily support Hello Sugar all year long. But if you're going to offer birthday rewards, they should feel celebratory, not frustrating or awkward. And a little grace and kindness can go a long way in those moments. I still love their donuts, and I want to keep coming back. But honestly, this experience left a bad taste in my mouth--and not because of the donuts.

Ambiance and service reign supreme at this festive bar. For Christmas Cheer this is THE PLACE to…read morebring friends and family. Decorated like Santa's personal bar this place is hopping and they have popcorn popping. (I hear you can bring in food from Cochinitos' next door). The drinks are creative and artfully mixed and served with efficiency and a smile. If there is a waiting line outside, don't let that deter you, it's worth the wait.

We were in Spokane for business and stopped in at the recommendations of several locals…read more You know that movie scene where a stranger walks into a bar and a record scratches and the music stops and all the regulars turn and stare. That's this place.

I went for a yelp event, but also got a few more items while here for breakfast!…read more I got a hot latte and the bourbon bliss cookie. They both were delicious! We also tried an iced chai latte. It came with espresso which was cool. My favorite of all time was the spinach mushroom pesto stuffed bagel. I got it warmed up, and the filling was amazing! It was creamy and savory and hit the spot perfectly. I love spinach and mushrooms so it was a 10/10 for me! I would return again just for that. I would definitely return again when in the area!

Great baked goods and coffee too! The Bourbon Bliss is a must eat cookie. The Cherry and Blood…read moreOrange Scone was equally delicious. A small local bakery but worth the visit! Go there now!