We stopped at the sweet aunt on my birthday to get some cupcakes, and they did not disappoint! The…read moreshop has limited hours, but the "vault" is like a vending machine for different treats of theirs including macaroons, cupcakes, cake pops, cheesecake on a stick, and even some gluten free goods and is always open and restocked daily! (Dangerous that it's next door to my gym, haha!) the shop is also decorated very cute, in a nice area, and I think their branding is adorable! We just got the assorted cupcakes to get a range of different options, and they were amazing! I think my favorite was the vanilla cookie dough cupcake, but it was so hard to pick - I really liked them all, and that's saying a lot as I'm not too big on sweets like this! They were so satisfying. One of my favorite things about icing on the lake is the businesses relationship and communication with the community and their customers, if you have facebook, definitely check out their Facebook page! They have their own page for the "vault" where regularly ask for feedback - what new treats people would like to see added to the vending machine, what flavors they'd prefer, etc.

I was so bummed when the actual storefront closed, but I will say the sweet vault which is filled…read morewith their treats is a decent substitute and a unique experience in Erie. The prices are a bit steep, but quality of items definitely makes it worth it. The actual interface could use some tweaking. Which I'm surprised hasn't been updated and they've been open for a while now. It feels glitchy and any descriptions are lacking. Their fb page is usually updated, but it would be nice to see it on the order screen vs having to also look online. The items come out cold and it does say to let them come to room temp for best flavor which is true. The difference is worth the wait.

Giving Art's 5+ Stars. Went to Art's yesterday, will definitely be back tomorrow. Everything is…read moreAWESOME! Each and every time I visit Erie, Art's is always on my radar. All the naysayers must be from California. Thank you Art's for great yummies. Randy Rockwall , Texas USA

I definitely don't see the appeal with arts- dry cookies that are bland and just not worth the…read moretrip...?

My first time having pepperoni balls, a food unique to Erie! I was skeptical, as I'm not a huge fan…read moreof WV-style pepperoni rolls. I was immediately won over, though: they're squishy in such a way that the dough absorbs the pepperoni grease just perfectly. Pepperoni bread is also pretty good but not as special as the balls.

Their pizza kits are great! Breads are equally delicious! Quality, taste, all 5 stars. The customer…read moreservice though...2 stars on a good day.

Sontheimer's Country Bakery is a family-owned and -operated business that opened in 1920…read more It sells baked goods such as breads (e.g., French, pumpernickel, rye, croissants, hamburger, and hotdog), desserts (e.g., turnovers, cheesecake, eclairs, cream puffs, brownies, ladylocks, jelly rolls, and cupcakes), cakes (e.g., devil's food chocolate, lady baltimore white, and white-chocolate), kukas (e.g., almond, apple, cinnamon, maple, pecan, and raspberry), pies (e.g., apple, blackberry, cherry, peach, and strawberry rhubarb), cookies (e.g., cherry-nut, lemon, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, and pecan shortbread), danishes (e.g., apricot, cheese, and pineapple), sweet rolls (e.g., bear claw, cinnamon raisin, coconut, delmar, and honey almond), etcetera! My husband and I have been customers here two times. Here are my ratings for what we bought: Chocolate-chip cookies - 5 stars - These chocolate-chip cookies tasted very buttery and really good. My husband described them as "the best." We purchased these cookies during both of our visits. Cherry danish - 3 stars - My husband ate this danish, and he described it as "average." Someday we will have to return and try more baked goods! Please note that the website says that the bakery accepts only cash and checks.

I was in the area for work and someone brought sweets to share from Sontheimers Bakery! I have a…read morebit of a sweet tooth so I was excited for the sweet treats. Cookies and a variety of danishes were presented. I'm not much of a danish person so I tried a chocolate chip and peanut butter cookie. I thought both were just ok a little on the hard side for my liking. The peanut butter didn't have a rich flavor. I would try this bakery again in the future so I could try some of their other specialties

Food is always good here. It's a cute little spot with friendly cashiers. My favorite so far has…read morebeen the pistachio filled croissant.

This place is first a bakery serving up beautifully well done items with a wide variety. Coffee…read morehowever, is pretty standard and clearly not their specialty. Overall, I feel this establishment is a nice addition to to the downtown Erie scene.

I'm giving Fuhrmans a 5-star for their cannoli. I've been looking for good cannoli for years and I…read morefinally found it. Too bad I live hundreds of miles away from Fuhrmans. We stopped in there thinking it was a coffee shop, but it wasn't. I think they had some pump pots of coffee that you could buy. My children thought the donuts tasted very good. As a side note, the bathroom was clean and fresh. Always a good thing!

We started with the chicken soup and it was super fabulous. Our daughter had the pizza rolls, we…read morealso tried them and they were really tasty. The super highlight was a carrot cake. I only regret we only bought one piece to share, if we knew it was that good we would've bought a whole cake. !!! the cake was moist and tasty, and the frosting was the very best we had ever tried on a carrot cake. It took us over five hours to get there, but on future trips, they can be sure we will see them again!! The young man that waited on us was very courteous and accommodating ! We told him that we were returning from St. Vincent's hospital and my husband was in the car. He even said we could drive right up to the porch. If that would help I thought that was very gracious. I hope they remember us when we come again. Joy, John and Kathyjoy

If you're looking for pastries and bakery items, this is the place to come. EVERYTIME I've been…read morehere, I've left super happy because it's just that good! I have no complaints or criticisms! Another must try in Erie!

They are truly amazing at what they do. I sent one photo for inspiration for my Mom's birthday cake…read moreand they made it even better ! They are easy to work with and reasonably priced. The cake was so yummy in addition to being beautiful! Love Ye Ole and will continue to use them for our cakes !!

We are up here in Erie visiting family and they decided that we would have breakfast here. It was a…read moregreat choice! Great selection and the service was great. I would recommend the chicken fried steak or the biscuits and gravy. Both were very good. If you eat breakfast here, you won't need lunch!

This café is small yet open and airy with high ceilings. At first glance, the menu is typical diner…read morefood with comparable prices but a little bit nicer in preparation and presentation. You can add avocado, which is always a big selling point for me. They have various breads and rolls made in house, including a cheesy garlic. I had a chicken sandwich. One son had a hot dog, the other chicken tenders. everything was well made and served promptly. The only thing I didn't like is the sandwiches came with chips made in house instead of fries unless you paid extra, and the chips were kind of bland. Service is great. The space is lovely. I think I'll try breakfast next time we're in the area. I think it's available all day.