Came for the ri iced coffee challenge and LOVED my iced snickerdoodle coffee. While there I also…read moregot a pound of dough and a key lime pie cheesecake. Prices were fair and service was friendly. Large store with many different options. On street parking.

What a sweet little experience this was!…read more With short notice, I needed a cake with a custom message on it. I called LaSalle Bakery first to ask if they had blank cakes & the ability to customize them quickly & they said yes. So I headed over to LaSalle on Smith Street. When I arrived (at around 2 PM) it was so busy! The line was long, the tables were full, & it was very noisy. The staff seemed very young to me, but they were working with such professionalism & efficiency, it made them appear older. When I reached the front of the line, the young man talked me through the cake options very kindly & thoroughly, not allowing the potential stress of the long line behind me get to him. The cake options were varied & fun. The difference between a medium cake & a large cake was only a matter of $5 ($45 vs. $50) so I of course opted for the larger cake. It provided more room for the message I wanted to request, also. A different staff member took my cake to the back to customize it. I caught glimpses of her hard at work from where I stood waiting. It took her about 5-8 minutes to customize the cake, & when she returned, I was so impressed with her handiwork. She squeezed a very long message into a relatively small space & the script was still beautiful! I couldn't eat the cake because I'm gluten intolerant, LOL! But it was a great hit at my party & the people that I shouted out in the writing on top were thrilled with the result. I would definitely return for a customized cake again in the future.

I needed a few cupcakes for a mid-week birthday celebration. Being a bit of a nerd myself, this…read morebakery instantly caught my eye--it felt like a match made in heaven. And honestly, it was. I found the shop tucked away in my old stomping grounds, and when my GPS announced I had arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to see it now occupies what used to be a beloved old Italian bakery. There's a small parking lot right next to the well-marked entrance, and their adorable bespectacled cupcake logo makes for a charming first impression. Inside, the space is a nostalgic dream for fans of all things pop culture. The décor spans across countless beloved universes--Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter, Pokémon, Mario, and more. Familiar faces like Batman, Spiderman, Thor, and the Hulk line the walls and shelves, giving the whole place a fun and immersive vibe. But let's talk about the real stars: the baked goods. The display at the entrance is packed with eye-catching treats--cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and beyond. Everything looked just as mouthwatering in person as it did in the photos that initially drew me in. In addition to desserts, they also offer cannoli, cinnamon rolls, brownies, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, bagels, toasts, bowls, and a variety of drinks including coffee, smoothies, and iced options. Since I was there for cupcakes, I picked out three flavors: Mocha Cappuccino, Banana Pudding, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana. I only got to try the two banana ones, but both were delicious. The Mocha one smelled heavenly though! A surprise bonus--the cupcakes had fillings, which I wasn't expecting. The frosting-to-cake ratio was perfect, and the cake itself was light and fluffy, yet sturdy enough to hold up the frosting. The owner was super helpful in guiding my selections and genuinely lit up when I asked about the bakery's background and theme. They host themed events too--like an upcoming Star Wars Day breakfast with a buffet, character meet-and-greets, goodie bags, and more. I don't live in the area anymore, so coming back would be a special treat--but I definitely plan to. Getting out of the parking lot was a bit tricky due to the busy nearby intersection, but it wasn't too hard to navigate. A small inconvenience considering everything this place has to offer. Bottom line: this bakery is a delightful, nerdy, sugar-filled gem. A perfect place to treat yourself!

Cute bakery. Friendly service. I tried a little variety- spinach pie, cookies, and a cupcake…read more Everything tasted AMAZING. My favorite find in a long time. Would highly recommended checking this place out.

One thing about me is, I'm always gonna check out a local bakery. I learned about Borrelli's Bakery…read moreyesterday at a pizza meet up. This morning, I decided to swing thru on my way to see my mother. On Charles St in the north end of Providence, this quaint spot proudly announced itself to the neighborhood with the building and trash cans matching the Italian tri colors of their open flag waving in the wind. Inside was a gorgeous selection of pastries, prepared foods, breads and more. I was there for two reasons, pizza strips and zeppole. My targets were acquired, plus an apple turnover and I took my goodies to Bristol. The strips delicious, soft but not mushy. They still have some chew to it but it gave easily when you bit into it. The sauce was generous and garlicky. Every bite made you want to take another! I'm glad I got two! The zeppole was great. The pastry was crisp and tasted fresh. The custard was similar to vanilla pudding in taste and very smooth, too. They put just the right amount. It was easy to eat where you had filling in each bite but it didn't overflow and make a mess. Finally, the apple turnover was awesome. The pastry was flaky and a little extra crispy from the sugar crust on top. The apple filling was all the way through the pastry, so even though we split the turnover three ways, each of us were able to have the same experience. Overall, I am pleased to have found this spot. I'm definitely coming back. I now have 4 places off the top of my head within 10 minutes if my house to get fantastic pizza strips. Super happy about the recommendation!

This was my first time visiting this local Italian bakery and it will not be my last. I came in to…read morebuy party pizza for a get together I was invited to and ended up leaving with a box of pastries, breads, and wine biscuits to take home. Everything looked fresh and delicious and it was impossible to not walk out of there with an assortment of things to try. The person behind the counter was friendly and even threw in a bag of pizza chips for my kids because they wanted to dig into the pizza strips we were bringing to the party!

Sue was delightful to work with and she created the perfect wedding cake I was dreaming about. I…read morehighly recommend "Awesome Sweets" for any special event you have planned!

After visiting Awesome Sweets as part of the inaugural Triple Play: Best Donuts, Best Cookies, &…read moreBest Cupcakes by RI FOOD FIGHTS in April, I knew I had to order a cupcake bouquet from Awesome Sweets for my friend's bridal celebration party. The cupcake bouquets are made to order and come in a variety of flowers and colors. Bouquets come in 7, 12, 14, 19, 24 cupcakes. Three weeks ahead of the date of the party, I called and placed an order with Susan, owner of Awesome Sweets Bakery. Susan walked me through the flavors and fillings of the cupcakes and the colors. I chose 7 cupcakes-3 Red Velvet filled with Chocolate Mousse and 4 Funfetti filled with Strawberry Buttercream and for colors-blue, yellow, white, and pink. Credit card information was also taken when I placed my order. It was very easy to work with Susan. On the day of the party, I went to pick up the cupcake bouquets and they all looked so beautiful. It was stored in a tall box and was easy to transport. I can tell so much attention to detail and hard work went into piping the flower petals. The cupcakes were moist and icing wasn't overly sweet. My friend absolutely loved the cupcake bouquet and the cupcakes were very yummy. Thank you Susan!

We visited LaSalle Bakery as part of RI Food Fights Ice Coffee Summer Celebration. We had been to…read morethe Smith Street location before, but this was our first time at the Admiral Street Bakery. We appreciated the off street parking and the spacious interior. The pastry cases were filled with delectable treats. We ordered coffees and resisted the sweet temptations, opting for a baguette instead. The coffees were very good and the baguette was delicious. I was a little surprised at the price of the baguette - $6 (Panera is $3.99 as a comparison). We had errands to run so we took our coffees to go, but the seating area at the Admiral Street location was spacious and seemed a lot more chill than the bustling Smith Street bakery. We liked this location and are glad we visited.

They probably won't win any awards for the pumpkin pie or apple pie, but they do have delicious…read morecookies, coffee and cakes. The prices are definitely higher than many other bakeries in the greater Providence also. We bought a pumpkin pie which was around 20.00. Unfortunately it was more llike pumpkin mousse. We could barely taste any pumpkin. Canned pumpkin pie fill is so inexpensive that we were upset that it had so little actual pumpkin in the pumpkin pie. A pumpkin pumpkin pie should be a dark orange brownish color. The pie was light orange in color. The apple pie was ok, but the apples were too firm and it almost tasted like a no sugar added apple pie. Lasalle bakery, you can do better.

Good selection and very fair prices for a wide range of item…read more The only fall back was no seating our eat in dining.

Love the Halloween treats! My kids love going and picking them out ! Been going since i was a kid…read morealso !!

We were in over the weekend and just ordered cookies (the midnight snack, peanut chocolate chip,…read moreand dog biscuits) and they were amazing. My dog loved her treat as well. The staff was very friendly. The bakery was clean and had a nice atmosphere. We will definitely be back for some of the other amazing looking treats.

I stopped by Gingersnaps Bakery to see if the hype was real and for the most part, it delivered…read more The standout was easily the Nutella Brookie. It's exactly what you'd hope for: classic chocolate chip flavor, delicious brownie cookie flavor with that Nutella stuffing sandwiched in between both doughs which actually has a balanced sweetness without being overwhelming. Definitely worth going out of your way for. This cookie HIT! I also tried a few other items: * The cookie dough truffles were solid. Fun and indulgent, deff a sleeper hit. * The snickerdoodle cookie was solid but not the main event. Thin, chewy, with crispy edges which I love so nailed the texture perfectly. Just wish it had more snickerdoodle flavor. * The cookie dough cheesecake didn't hit for me. I lean more toward a classic vanilla-forward cheesecake, the edible cookie dollop was good though. What really stands out about this place is the variety. Cookies, cupcakes, pies, cheesecakes, brownies and they even take custom cake orders. It feels like one of those spots where you can keep going back and trying something new every time. Overall: worth the visit, especially for the Nutella cookie.

Crystal. Is. Incredible. My husband and I were referred to…read moreCrystal through various friends and colleagues. They had worked with Crystal in the past few years for birthdays, weddings, and anniversary celebrations, among others. All my connections had made note with regard to how detail oriented and delicious her work was every time. Of course, we asked to book a tasting and meeting immediately. Crystal was wonderful to us at the tasting, marking a personalized sign and running through the various flavors her clients often enjoy. She went through each of the sheet and tiered cake options, and even provided different designs she imagined for us based on our colors and theme. And her quote was fantastic! In the end, we were so delighted that we chose a three-tiered, salted pretzel and lemon cake for our wedding. A different flavor for different tiers. Come the day of the wedding, we were not disappointed. The cake came out incredibly beautiful. Every little detail was done with such thought that it felt like the cake was fake, that it couldn't possibly be an edible masterpiece. But it was, and it was delicious and admired by all of our guests. If you are looking for a culinary artist that is energetic, inspirational, and does the most gorgeous work, look no further. She was worth every penny and much more for the cake she provided on our wedding day!

Crystal has been doing cakes and dessert tables for my family and I for many years. Not only does…read moreher stuff look incredible - it takes incredible. She recently did my wedding and all I have to say is WOW! She really out did herself this time. The cake was absolutely stunning and everyone could not stop taking about it!