The ambience of this café is awesome, love the use of an old house. Customer service was amazing…read more The coffee was great. Will be back to try their sandwiches.

I went here with a group of friends for a much needed get-together. We had been catching up both…read morevirtually and over the phone but it had been a while since we saw each other in person. We were able to use the back room in the cafe that had a large table and provided a cozy setting with lots of natural light coming through the windows and cute macaroon-shaped pillows on the chairs. We had hibiscus tea and peach tea for the table to share. The peach tea was everyone's favorite, it didn't even need any added sugar. It was served in cute pastel teapots, though one of the teapots had a chip at the spout which made me a little nervous. We also had macaroons made in-house for the table. I can't remember if I asked the staff if any of the macaroons were dairy free, but I asked my friends at the table and was told there was dairy in them. I later asked the staff if there was any food they offered that was dairy-free and they showed me their pastry counter but ultimately determined that everything offered had dairy, so all I had while at the café was the tea. The ladies I was with loved the macaroons. I wish I could have had some. I recommend at least 1-2 food options be added in the café for folks who have a dairy allergy. Café Genevieve provides a nice atmosphere for tea with a unique setting -- in a 1734 house that is decked out with Parisian decor. It's not the most private setting -- it got pretty noisy during our time there and there were a few interruptions to our conversation. We should have asked if we could have closed the door, because that definitely would have helped with noise and privacy. Overall, the customer service was great and the tea was really good! If you want to meet here for a private event, conversation, or just want some peace and quiet, that back room with the door closed could provide it. It's a nice café to check out.

Today, I wanted to try things I normally don't go out of my way for. So, I decided on bakeries…read more This one had been on my saved places for about two years or so now, and I decided to finally give it a go. Walking in, it was warm and smelled of bread. Very cozy. Everything looked lovely, it was hard to decide on what to get. She had also just made some fresh pastries. I decided on some ube pendesal, and as I'm a sucker for tiramisu I also asked for that. She offered the fresh pendesal as well, which I couldn't say no to, so I got that as well. She was overall very nice. I saw the empanadas in the corner, and I know I'm already gonna have to come back to try more. She told me how to keep the pendesal fresh, and I thanked her and went to my car to try the breads. The fresh pandesal was amazing. Fluffy, light, warm, soft, a little sweet, just so good. The ube one was a little heavier, and had a halaya and cream cheese filling, which I just loved. It would've been better warm, but I was hungry and wanted to try things. I waited til I got home to try to tiramisu, and oh my god that is some of the best tiramisu I've had in the area. I tried one at the farmers market by an Italian lady, and I think this one is better. It has good ratios of everything. It's not drowning in coffee, the cream is nice and sweet, and it isn't too mushy. This will now be my go-to spot for tiramisu for sure. I can't wait to come back and try more!

Yummy baked goods!! Everything is fresh and cashier is super friendly. This is definitely a mom and…read morepop type of bakery!

Hidden Gem for Sweet Tooths & Pup Parents!…read more We visited House of Marmalade as part of the Hampton Roads Passport Series, and I am so glad we did -- I don't think I would've discovered this little gem otherwise! The shop is small and cozy with no indoor seating, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in charm and incredible sweets. The bakery case was absolutely stunning -- full of beautifully made cookies, macarons, and more. We tried three macarons (espresso, almond, and salted caramel), and every single one was perfection -- fresh, flavorful, and just the right size and sweetness. We also grabbed a shortbread cookie, which was buttery and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. And let's not forget our pup! Lexi got a pumpkin cupcake with peanut butter icing, topped with a tiny bone-shaped treat -- not only adorable, but she devoured it. Definitely pup-approved! The staff was fantastic -- super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. You can tell they care about their craft and their customers. Whether you're doing the Passport Tour or just looking for a place to grab something sweet, House of Marmalade is absolutely worth the stop. We'll definitely be back!

Immediately lost in smells and nostalgia upon walking in the door! We had the hardest time…read moreselecting just a few items so we purchased several. This tiny bakery did not disappoint and was better than expected and remembered from my childhood (Please just don't tell mom). The flavors were satisfying and took your tastebuds on a journey! So yummy! Go check this place out!

The bakery is adorable, clean lines and open light to enjoy a small meal or coffee and pastry. The…read morebaking case is filled with treats, including gluten free choices. The owner and baker was friendly and quite helpful. The treats are delicious. I am not a huge macaron fan but I loved the smores ones. The pan au chocolate is delicious and the smores tart divine. The madalines were a bit too lemon flavored for me. Definitely worth a try. The prices were a touch high for me, and the macarons can not be bought as singles but otherwise very good.

I really wanted to love Macaron Tart, its a good looking shop and the pastries are absolutely…read morebeautiful and very appetizing to the eyes. Unfortunately, the taste didn't match the presentation for me. The pastries didn't seem very fresh, the crust was overly thick, and the texture was a bit off. I also tried the pot pie, which wasn't enjoyable -- the onion smell was overpowering and took away from the flavor. This may just be my personal experience and my own palette, but I was disappointed given how promising everything looked.

I made the arguably unwise decision to stop here late in the day on an Easter holiday when pastries…read morewere clearly on people's minds and the theme was chocolate eggs. It was a long wait in line. Towards the end of their limited hours, I was pleased that they still had a pretty good selection. They sold out of some things, but I found a robust selection of pastries and a loaf of bread as well, albeit one too big for their slices. With macarons and chocolate on sale as well, they had a lot worth coming for. The cake slices were as rich and smooth as one hopes for a French bakery, but several other pastries met with aplomb as well. I struggled to locate a high-end bakery in this geographic area, but did not regret having come to this one at all.

Unbelievable we have such an authentic French pastry shop here in Ghent…read more The service was so quick and the people were so kind, upon meeting eyes with a man baking in the back, he gave me a smile and a wave. The vibe was incredible too. Felt like you were in a French pastry shop. Outstanding place. We got a chocolatine, almond croissant, and apple turnover. All three were amazing, but the almond croissant was perfect.

Come check this place out! Mt daughter is obsessed with boba tea and she did an iced mango with…read morepopping peach. She drank it so quick! My son got some chocolate ice cream, and then I loaded up on some macaroons to take home. They are so soft and crunchy like a macaroon is supposed to be. Service was amazing! I plan to come again and have a coffee and some cake!

I stopped by Look Up Cafe recently, and it was a great experience. The cafe was very clean and I…read morequickly noticed the cute backdrop as soon as I walked in. This dessert cafe has an amazing selection of handmade cakes that are baked fresh in their kitchen daily. I tried a slice of the Nutella cake, Reese's cake, and Oreo cake, and each one was perfectly spongy, moist, and not overly sweet. My favorite was the Nutella cake. The other flavors were just okay. The service was also excellent; everyone was friendly and welcoming. I couldn't decide which cake I wanted and they encouraged me to get all three lol. Besides the cakes, they have a nice variety of treats like macarons, bubble teas, frozen shakes, and Blue Bell ice cream, so there's something for everyone. If you love dessert, definitely check this place out!

This place is wonderful. This community of alternative eating/ people with celiac/ allergies should…read morebe so thankful this exists. It is hard to find places like this for GF eaters specifically. Their GF cinnamon rolls are amazing and I have yet to find a place where they offer them. The only other place was in Jacksonville, FL. Thank you for your hard work for the smaller percentage of us out there that seek this! The world is changing with their eating habits and options and avoidances and places like this are so awesome to support that population! Thank you!!

I stopped by on my way to the beach one morning because I will never pass up a vegan bakery!…read moreOverall, I liked the sweet treats I ordered, and I loved the breakfast sandwich I got (sausage & egg, but I had to add hot sauce). The reason for the three stars is because the service was not great at all. The girl behind the counter seemed confused and she was rude and hesitant to help me even though I was the only person in the store at the time. Also the treats selection could have been better.

This place is still amazing. Haven't been in a long time. Had to drop in to get a easy pass note to…read moreself. You can come in and buy it in person and walk away with it if you ever need it. You ever take the Chesapeake Bay tunnel you have to have an easy pass to be able to return for a dollar The staff are amazing the story super clean. There's always new things to find and they always get the newest cider and such.

****** Jan 2026: snowstorm coming and I haven't seen the…read morelarge Wegmans parking garages packed! I had the same idea of sticking up my fave things: milk, Kobe beef brisket cold cuts $19.99 per lb but soooooo good so worth it! Best warm store-baked bread with it: cranberry orange bread. Still warm from the oven (with such a warm friendly smile from the bakery staff diligently slicing and bagging the bread!) In case I get snowed in, got myself dark chocolate hummus, great for my sweets craving without the guilt. LOVE Wegmans: such unique offerings. *****

These days Whole Foods Market has everything. Nice staff to help with all your questions. At check…read moreout they are so friendly. My favorite is the amazon return area. That is super convenient. My one draw back is sometimes prices are high. BUT they do run sales so I personally watch for the sales. They have a great selection of everything. My favorite is the ready made food. What a big area for ready made food. It is a great place to go pick up a healthy lunch or dinner. Lots of food choices. This is a big store and every isle is tall . Different Varieties from the top to the bottom of the shelves so be sure to look at everything. Most of the times when I go in I only pick a few isles to go down with my list because they have so much stuff.

The worst Whole Foods I've ever been to. All the produce is always rotting and they barely have…read moreanything.