I highly recommend the Banana pudding cake! My husband is a big fan of banana pudding and this…read morecake proved to be a decadent birthday dessert! The cake was moist and the pudding frosting was creamy and delicious. It was a HUGE hit with all of the guests! I am excited to have Witsend Bakery make all my future cakes and can't wait to try out the other flavors! Thank you so much for making this celebration one to remember!

Julia Child once said, "A party without cake is just a meeting." I think WitsEnd Bakery's purpose…read moreis to ensure more of our days are filled with parties. This artisan bakery has undergone all health and department of agriculture inspections and been approved to prepare baked goods for wholesale and private sale. If you've never ordered a cake from a home bakery, we will walk you through the process we followed step by step. For our family, it started with deciding what type of cake my mom would like for her birthday, my dad would like for his birthday, and both parents would enjoy for their anniversary. My parents love old fashioned layer cakes with mountains of airy frosting. We browsed the photos and list of cake flavors in the Notes section on the WitsEnd Facebook page. Mom decided upon a coconut cake for her birthday. This was no ordinary coconut cake. Dubbed Grandma's Coconut Cake, the enticing dessert had been soaked for two days to saturate the cake with coconut flavor, then iced in a fluffy frosting and covered in flaked coconut. Six glorious layers of moist cake were slathered in a towering light-as-air frosting. Vicki Crouser, the owner of WitsEnd, has a contact number for the business on Facebook. We called, placed our order, and arranged a date to pick up the cake. When you work with any home bakery, due to restrictions you won't be able to pick up a cake directly at their home. You will arrange a time and public place for the cake delivery. This was quite convenient for us. Jerry met Vicki at the New Town Square shopping center at an agreed upon time on a day he planned on running other errands. Dad adores fruit .The Banana Pudding Cake was a perfect choice for his birthday treat. Four layers of sumptuous banana cake were filled with creamy banana frosting and vanilla wafer crumbles. This lavish sweet was hand delivered neatly in a labeled, sealed, cardboard cake box. If you don't finish the cake in one sitting, plan on making room in your refrigerator. All of the WitsEnd cakes use fresh butter and eggs. My parent's anniversary cake was a meeting of the minds so to speak. The Mandarin Orange Cake had the mandarin orange pieces my mom loves and the pineapple my dad cannot resist. The confection was an ambrosial tropical paradise. With all three cakes, we had no issues ordering or picking up the desserts. Vicki was always on time to deliver her box of sugary bliss. The WitsEnd Bakery Facebook also showcases beautifully decorated custom cakes for weddings and themed birthday parties. They make a variety of cookies like chocolate mint, chocolate berry, peanut butter tap taps, chocolate chip, gingerbread, and molasses. Several local restaurants serve WitsEnd Bakery cakes. For your next special occasion, veer away from the grocery store and head towards a local baker like WitsEnd bakery. You can read our full review "Got What It Cakes" on our Food and Brew Review blog at https://foodandbrewreview.wordpress.com/2015/01/27/got-what-it-cakes-witsend-bakery/.

Food: 6/5 - They have sweet and savory. Service: 5/5…read moreFriendly and quick Ambiance: 5/5 REALLY nice. A great spot Worth stopping here.

Phenomenal food with lovely service. I was blown away by the beautiful deserts and pastries behind…read morethe counter. Then I ate those beauties sending me straight to heaven with such blissful flavors. Pricing is very reasonable as well, which can be dangerous when you come hungry leaving you buying a whole bunch haha. I can't say enough how nice and friendly the staff are. My first visit felt very comfortable at the end despite feeling intimidated at first trying to decide what to order and finding answers to my questions. All in all this spot is one of the best in North Carolina. A must see destination spot for anyone visiting.

Went here for almost a month straight...everyday for just one item,their world famous iced rolls…read more I now have a horrible case of Type 2 diabetes. but it was worth it.

Yum yum yum. Both items I got from this bakery were divine. The Amish cinnamon roll has a caramel…read morelike frosting and the brown sugar rice crispy treat is one of the best things I've ever eaten. {-: The one thing I'll say is that I wish they had more actual baked goods to choose from, like pastries. There were sandwiches and cake slices, but I want a croissant or danish or cookie! I'll definitely be back to try the coffee.

Came across this bakery's products at Raffaldini Vineyard's farmers market. The two guys greeted us…read moreand showed us their full passion buckets for bread, pastries, and desserts! They encouraged us to enjoy free bait. Excuse me, I mean samples. Either way they reeled us in with unbelievable brownies and bread. We left with two pumpkin pie tarts, two brownies, a cinnamon twist, and a 'everything but the kitchen sink' cookie. Beyond loving how excited the guys got talking about their products and the fact they use high quality ingredients - the stuff is fantastic! Brownie - just about the best brownie I've ever tasted and I've had them all over. Pumpkin Pie Tart - UNREAL. I'm a pumpkin pie aficionado and eat between 5-6 entire pies each fall. I was a bit skeptical when the sales guys talked the tart up with its "brown sugar tart crust." It's so tasty that words can't do it justice. The internal debate is still raging in my belly whether the crust or filling was the champion of my day. Cookie - Literally is everything but the kitchen sink. Bursting with great and diverse flavors. You'll pay a little more, but it's so so worth it. Thanks guys!

Picked up some sourdough white from the Yadkin Valley general store and it was delicious!read more

I got a last minute invitation to a small house gathering, asked what I can bring and my host…read moresuggested a dish or dessert. I opted for the latter given time constraints, which led me to search out a bakery. Lo and behold, the first resulted in Karen's Cakes & Cafe Pharr. I perused the site late Friday night (9/1), impressed by what I had seen of the photos, which was an obvious display of someone with great cake design talents. I couldn't believe my luck at this being the first result and exhaustion led me to retire for the night. I awakened Saturday (9/2) morning and resumed my task by reading the reviews which ultimately led to a phone call. It was not a regular business day, but as luck would have it, I got to speaking with Karen herself; the first call was an inquiry to find out about placing orders. Karen informed me of what I can order and the call ended thereafter. I gave it some thought and called back a second time; this time placing my order for cinnamon rolls, which Karen stated, "everyone loves". The time arrived for pickup and I got the opportunity to be warmly greeted by Karen, her husband Mike, and my order. I absolutely loved our exchange of conversation. To my surprise, Karen had included a couple of treats; a slice of her iced blueberry lemon cake, a slice of red velvet cheesecake AND extras that were totally unexpected and only found out when we got home. Thank you!! Thank you!! At this point, I couldn't wait to get home and when I did, my daughter, who had accompanied me on the trip, opened up the containers with the cake slices and we dug right into our treats and let me tell you, they were mouth watering and deliciously flavorful AND we didn't stop there; we knew we had to sample the cinnamon rolls and Karen, you weren't kidding about those rolls. They were absolutely and delightfully soft with just the right amount of sweet. It was not long before we decided that this is where I would be ordering my birthday cake. I am now torn between the iced blueberry lemon and the coconut cream cake!! Though I think my daughter has already decided on the iced blueberry lemon. Overall, the reviews are exactly what I experienced; a delightful business owner who had charm and appeal, whose smile was infectiously warm and inviting, who knows her products, swears by her customers' satisfaction, and guarantees that you would love it AND love it we did!! These appear to be the characteristics that continue to make Karen's Cake & Cafe Pharr a successful business for over 30 years. Thank you Karen for the last minute accommodation given such short notice. It was a pleasure meeting you and getting the opportunity to experience your expertise!! See you in October!!

Karen made our wedding cake for us. We went for a tasting and loved every single bite we tried! She…read morewas a pleasure to work with, and she made sure we were happy throughout the entire process. She did everything we wanted her to do and fully met our expectations! The cake looked beautiful and tasted amazing. All of our guests told us how much they loved it!

Very friendly service. Lots of drink options. Smaller ice cream menu. Wanted more hot fudge on…read moresundae and they added it no problem. Cute local items for sale in store.

From the owner: Prepare to be twisted at The Twisted Squirrel, the charming establishment in Jonesville that blends…read morethe artistry of ice cream with the warmth of coffee, boba, lemonades, dirty sodas, and the charm of local finds. Delight in small-batch, locally crafted ice cream cradled in house-made waffle cones and sip on gourmet coffee, creating a symphony of flavors that will awaken your senses. Be amazed by a treasure trove of treats from Amish snacks to locally sourced delights, promising a journey through taste and community. Whether you seek a refreshing pick-me-up, a sweet indulgence, or a taste of local craftsmanship, The Twisted Squirrel is a place where every visit is a treat.

Amazing pastry selection and delicious!! Took a selection to a gathering and there were no…read moreleftovers! These are nice to add to a charcuterie board too.

Very small shop, pastries are made in-house. The staff was welcoming & did not rush me to make a…read morechoice & pay.

We Binge watched Cupcake Wars and wanted to visit the winners so we fit Avas Cupcakes on our Google…read moreMaps for our Road Trip. We tried Lemon cupcakes with filling. Guiness Cupcake Creme Brulee Cupcakes Banana Guava Cupcakes. THEY DIDNT DISSAPOINT! The Banana Guava Filing was my favorite. My partner loved the creme Brulee filling.

Ava's has remodeled since the last time that I was in. They knocked out a wall which made the…read morebakery much more open. It looks great, honestly. It also allows for seating inside and access to the seating out on the patio more easily accessible. The cases are rearranged now and they've added gelato. I didn't try that, but it looked interesting. The worker who waited on me was so kind and helpful, and apologized for answering the phone while I was in there (there was no need, because you're running a business, I get it), but she was so polite! They always have a fun assortment of flavors of cupcakes but it's rather hit or miss what quality you will get. They have fun combinations and flavors and are always beautiful, but sometimes they are quite dense, sometimes super moist, and sometimes dry and will nearly choke you. My default cupcake is always the yellow cake with chocolate icing. I feel like it's hard to mess up. However, I tried a cookie this most recent time and didn't love it. It was really thick and hard to eat. The flavor wasn't great, either. This is definitely somewhere to stop in and try- just to say you did it. They were on Cupcake Wars, after all.

This little hidden gem is tucked away on the backroads of Hamptonville. They are an Old-fashioned…read moregeneral store that offers fresh made sandwiches, a large selection of baked goods, and many other goodies. The service is always great and the staff is very friendly. If you choose to eat here they only offer outdoor seating on their front porch area.

What a cool find! Friends brought us to "The Amish deli" for lunch; but it was so much more! They…read morehave an amazing deli. Delicious sandwiches on home baked bread, which we ate in big comfy chairs on the front porch. But it is also a step back in time. We wandered around the General Store, looking at the jars of jellies and pickles, bags of noodles, loaves of homemade bread, and so many other items. Bought some bread, egg noodles, and popcorn, to take home. Check it out!

This place is fabulous! Easy to find, huge parking lot, and good size dining area. Everyone was…read morefriendly and patient with me. Why patient? Because they have almost everything and anything you could possibly want from a bakery. I was flabbergasted at the choices. Everything looked absolute beautiful. Besides treats and desserts, they also have quiches and sandwiches made to order. I ended up ordering two slices of ham and cheese quiche and two slices of cheesecake (plain & raspberry white chocolate) to go, along with a hot Mexican Mocha Latte (not pictured). The Mexican mocha latte was quite the wonderful surprise. The first sip you could taste the mocha and cinnamon, the aftertaste was a hint of Cayenne pepper. Truly enjoyable. We got home and had early lunch. The quiche was fantastic. Very savory with chunks of ham. My husband and I will really loved it. They also sell whole quiches for less price than most supermarkets around. We were going to save the cheesecake for dessert tonight but broke down and had it after lunch. My husband actually prefers just plain cheesecake and he loved this so much. I had the raspberry white chocolate it was a very lovely sweet tart taste. This place is incredible and the prices are worth it. If you're nearby you need to check this out.

Ketchie Creek is one of my favorite bakeries. They offer cakes, cookies, brownies, pies, breads as…read morewell as offering a full service deli and Coffee bar. Everything I've ever gotten from here has been absolutely delicious.