The best. Little Cuckoo are homemade, small batch chocolates made with only the best ingredients…read more The texture combinations and flavors are spot on. Chili or lemon chocolate-covered caramel, dark or milk bars with anise, clove, ginger, or nutmeg are not only delicious but always creatively presented in fanciful wrapping. Chocolate turtles, pretzels, and smores are all better than you can imagine. Individual truffles and assortments are available online, at fairs, or at various vendors around Athens. Check Facebook for store updates.

I've been coming to Independent Baking Co. for years, and the quality has always been exceptional…read more My go-to choices are the sourdough bread and the rustic loaf--they're consistently fresh, flavorful, and some of the best bread you'll find. The pastries always look incredible, and the ones I've tried have been just as delicious. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and provides excellent customer service every visit. Independent Baking Co. is truly one of Athens' gems, and I highly recommend stopping by.

First time visiting here. The shop is adorable, bright blue doors and beautifully decorated inside…read morewith everything they sell visible. When we went the line was out the door as the customer area is tiny inside but it adds to the ambiance. We tried two pastries, can't recall the exact names - a peach and almond danish and a cinnamon bun. The peach danish but flaky and buttery. The peach flavor could have been a bit stronger but the danish was well made. The cinnamon bun was just live a cinnamon roll center without the icing but the custard in the middle was delicious. Excited to go back and get a load of bread. Prices were as expected.

Alumni Cookie Dough was the perfect way to end graduation day--with a sweet celebration! The…read moreatmosphere is fun, and the staff is always incredibly kind, especially when it comes to letting you sample different flavors (which is half the fun). Pro tip: try the new flavors. I did today and completely switched up my usual order. What's normally two scoops of my go-to turned into a new favorite...Churro-licious. Service was quick and friendly, which is always appreciated when you're coming in with a group. Great treats, great people, and a great way to celebrate a big milestone. We'll definitely be back!

My husband and I happened to be In the area and the words "edible cookie dough" immediately caught…read moremy attention! Upon entering you are not only greeted by the nicest staff but the most fun Georgia bulldog photo opps and decor! You can get cookie dough by itself, with ice cream, or with cookie dough sandwiches! Lots and tons of options for you to choose from. I need up getting a double scoop of cookie dough and got chocolate chip and cookies and cream. I didn't realize how big the scoops were gonna be!!! But it was delicious! It was so yummy and I'm glad I got to experience the joy of eating cookie dough without getting sick! What a fun little treat shop!

What a cool place and the coffee lives up to the vibe, too. Win win!…read more We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon before heading out of town and the place was bumping! Seating was a bit limited but we were able to score a few spots at a communal table so we could do a few computer-y things while we were eating and caffeinating. I had a delicious cold brew coffee and an incredible sweet cheese danish, whereas my husband had a latte and a savory croissant. It's a month later and I'm still thinking about that danish! I also love grabbing beans from coffee shops I visit on the road and I definitely went back and grabbed a bag of their roasts before we left. It was that good!

My friend who is in the coffee business wanted to try this shop while he and his wife were in town…read more We got there and the place was full so we sat at the front in some stools. We ordered two cortatdos and one expresso. He was impressed that they served soda water with his expresso to clean his pallet between sips. They ended up buying a couple bags of their coffees to take back home.

Super cute bakery and yummy pastries. Everyone was nice. Prices are good. I tried the pandan…read moreparfait and it was delicious. Hubs enjoyed the scone and iced thai tea latte he got too.

I'm from out of town, but needed a cake for my parents' wedding anniversary. I called, booked it a…read morecouple of weeks in advanced, ordered chocolate with cookies and cream icing and it was amazing! Everyone loves the cake. I also decided to grab the curry breakfast sandwich while I was there. OMG! I will forever crave this now. The egg was absolutely perfect. The sauce was out of this world. The whole thing was perfection. The mocha latte wasn't overly sweet either. I cannot recommend this place enough. Its a must try.

The secret to any great party is a great cake and Bee's Knees Bakery consistently delivers! So…read moremuch so that I felt like I needed to update my review and add pictures. Not only do the cakes look stunning but the flavor and texture of the cakes are absolutely phenomenal. I've been using them for every special occasion and birthday party for me and my daughter for over nine years. I can honestly say I will never go anywhere else. My personal favorite and the flavor I get the most compliments on at all my parties is the vanilla cake it reminds me of angel food cake but more dense giving it the perfect cake texture and flavor. The cake isn't overly sweet so the sweetness of the icing compliments it very well making for the perfect bite every time. I also love the pink champagne cake. It's a gorgeous pink cake with an almost bubbly flavor with the tastiest fluffiest icing. I'm for real obsessed. They also do cookies and cupcakes in an assortment of flavors that you can order or find in their case each day so yummy! The hummingbird, pink champagne, the Italian and the s'mores cupcakes are our favorites and ones we always pick up for a little treat when we are in Athens. The staff is always friendly and accommodating and they are fantastic at what they do! My daughter's birthday was this past week and they made a beautiful pastel vanilla cake that we have been eating literally every chance we get. It's just so good!! I included pictures from my daughter's birthdays over the years. 10 sweet years of beautiful cakes! Enjoy!

My usual cake lady retired and I was so upset I wouldn't find someone I loved as much!! Well I was…read morewrong! Bees Knees is amazing! Not only were they stunning and exactly what I wanted but were absolutely delicious! They were perfect additions to my son's graduation party! Will be back again and again!

Insomnia cookies is always a great treat. They have lots of options and service is quick and…read morepleasant. If you're feeling the need to satisfy a sweet tooth, can't really go wrong here.

Their cookies are delicious and it's so nice that they have late-night hours. Sometimes they are…read moresold out of drinks but the cookies are always hot and fresh