My husband and I absolutely loved Bakery 1908! It's such a fun experience from the minute you walk…read morein. You grab a tray and a pair of tongs and make your way through the bakery, with separate glass display cases for the sweet and savory pastries. You just pick whatever looks good -- which is dangerous because everything looks good! First of all, the prices are fantastic. Most of the buns are under $4. My absolute favorite was the ham and cheese bun. The bun is slightly sweet and the ham and cheese are savory, and the combination is SO good. The blueberry bun was another favorite -- it almost had a blueberry cheesecake flavor. We also tried the curry bun, which was delicious. We ordered several of the hot items too. The har gow (shrimp dumplings) were outstanding. They have a delicate steamed wrapper filled with plump, juicy shrimp, and these were honestly some of the best I've ever had. I've eaten in multiple restaurants in Chinatown in both Los Angeles and San Francisco, so that's saying a lot! The Shanghai dumplings, which are little soup dumplings filled with meat and broth, were also delicious. We also tried the steamed pork ribs. The flavor was very good, but steamed pork has a different appearance and there were some fatty pieces. I'm glad we tried them, but they're probably the one thing I wouldn't order again. Another huge plus was the pricing on the hot food -- every hot entrée we looked at was under $10. Between the two of us, we ordered seven different things, couldn't even finish everything, and our entire check was only $46. Great quality, great variety, and an incredible value. I will definitely be back. I was going to say I wish there were one closer to us...but maybe it's a good thing there isn't, because I would probably eat those ham and cheese buns every day! Five stars!

Extremely disappointing customer service, especially from the manager…read more I placed an order for two milk tea drinks at 1:24 PM. While waiting, I watched another customer receive her drinks even though I was already ahead of her by approximately four customers in line. At 1:32 PM, I approached the gentleman at the counter to ask about my order. He did not greet me or acknowledge me. He looked at my receipt, looked at his watch, and dismissively said, "It's not even 10 minutes." He then asked me, "What do you want to do?" When I asked what he meant, he told me I could either wait or get my money back. He checked in the back and came back telling me it would be another five minutes. I agreed to wait. Five minutes later, instead of simply addressing the delay or apologizing, he told me I could grab a bun while I waited. I explained that I already had a bun and that, considering the inconvenience and the way the situation was handled, I felt a discount would have been an appropriate gesture. Instead, he offered to refund my money and gave me another receipt without the drinks. The most disappointing part was Norman, the manager. At no point did he apologize, acknowledge the inconvenience, or make any genuine effort to resolve the situation professionally. As a manager, I expected him to step in, listen to the customer, and demonstrate some level of courtesy and accountability. Instead, his attitude left me with the very clear impression that he simply did not care whether he had my business or not. I completely understand that a bakery can get busy and that orders can sometimes take longer than expected. The issue wasn't simply the wait--it was the attitude and the complete lack of customer service. A simple apology and a professional response could have completely changed the experience. Unfortunately, I left feeling dismissed and unappreciated as a customer. Management should understand that customers remember how they are treated, especially when something goes wrong. I will not be returning, and I hope the owners take this feedback seriously and address how customers are being treated by management.

Sucre Table is tucked in a nook Tampa, FL. Owned by the passionate pastry chef, Brenda Villacorta,…read morethe bakery combines her love for baking with a commitment to quality ingredients, creating a unique tasting and visual experience for customers. Sucre Table is known for their array of pastries but also have an amazing cup of coffee, croissants, and macarons. Also, you can order cakes and pies for any occasion. Brenda Villacorta brings a wealth of experience to her bakery, having trained under renowned chefs Jean George and pastry chef Dominique Anse. She previously served as Head Pastry Cook at Le Bernardin. Le Bernardin boasts three Michelin stars and ranks as one of the best dining experiences in the world. Sucre Table is not just for its delicious offerings but also for the passion and dedication that Brenda pours into her craft. Whether you're stopping by for a morning pastry or ordering a custom cake, I would make this a one stop shop for any dessert or pastry..

Absolutely recommend. 20/10 no notes!!!…read more Tucked into a plaza, I've seen this spot so many times and finally was able to check it out. The inside is a decent size with tables, cute decor and lots of plants. When I first walked in, I was taken back by how beautiful the pastry display cases were!! I had the hardest time choosing which pastry to get because they all looked like works of art!! Super friendly staff, great service but now to get to the goods: the coffee and pasties. This is a true authentic French bakery, no doubt in my mind. The iced salted caramel latte is the best I have EVER had. I could taste every flavor and it blended with the coffee perfectly. The ham and cheese croissant was so flakey, the perfect ham ratio and just all around fantastic. The pastry I got had raspberry jam and white chocolate ganache (I don't remember the name of it) and it was seriously the best pastry I've ever had. Most pastries can be too sweet, but this was just right. The jam tasted fresh and homemade (probably is!) and the white chocolate ganache gave it just a touch of sweetness. It is a little pricey so be warned: $48 for two coffees and two pastries. Definitely worth a splurge!!

If you're visiting Ybor City, do yourself a favor and stop by La Segunda Bakery and Cafe. This…read morehistoric bakery has been serving the Tampa community since 1915, and it's easy to see why it's still a local favorite over a century later. (La Segunda Bakery) Everything we tried was incredible! The sandwiches are huge, loaded with flavor, and made on their famous fresh Cuban bread. The empanadas were perfectly seasoned and packed with delicious fillings. And don't even get me started on the pastries, they're fresh, flaky, and absolutely amazing. The best part? The prices are incredibly reasonable, especially for the quality and generous portions you receive. Whether you're grabbing breakfast, lunch, or just satisfying a sweet tooth, La Segunda is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back!

Delivery order breakfast during our Tampa trip. The pastelito de guayaba con queso was incredibly…read morefresh and flaky, featuring a huge and well filled crescent portion. The guayaba con queso flip was also delicious, but it texture was not quite as outstanding to me when compared to the pastelito. Also tried double press Cuban toast for the first time, and enjoyed every bite. Next time gotta get a cortadito to go with it.

Been here twice. The owner is the sweetest- no matter the hour. First time I was there when she…read morefirst opened up in the morning and lastly, right around noon. I ordered this time two croissant, they weren't quite filled and she asked if i still wanted them and filled the on the spot for me. She switches up pastries and flavors, sometimes going with the season or holiday coming up. The irish crème brûlée (i believe it was for st patty's was amazing) from my first visit a while back. The pumpkin spice is so delicious. She has some that stay around like the NY coffee cake and the Kouign-amann were there both visits. Parking is probably the only con but it's not too bad, just maybe crowded around lunch because of the other foo businesses there. She has a massive star wars collection. The pastries have a cool display when you walk in with the names written on the glass.

I've been wanting to come here ever since I started seeing it all over Instagram, and it definitely…read morelived up to the hype! The croissants are not your average-sized croissants--they're huge and come in so many unique flavors. I came specifically for the pistachio, but I also had to try the crème brûlée and the famous almond, which seems to be one of their best sellers. The regular croissants are around $6, while the specialty ones are closer to $10. It may seem a little pricey, but honestly, each one is almost like eating 2 1/2 regular croissants! I also love that they're sourdough-based, which gives them a slightly different texture with a nice chewiness that I really enjoyed. Everything I tried was delicious, and I'll definitely be back to try more of the flavors!

This place makes me mad... I'll go in for 1 cookie and leave with a whole bag of desserts and…read morecoffee. If you like sweets, beware, you might just buy everything. They might seem a bit pricey (i'll spend $25 easily on their specialty cookies and coffee) but it's worth the price IMO. Especially when you have places like crumbl cookie charging $5 for an underbaked cookie. The service is everything, every person I've ever dealt with here has been very welcoming and generally tend to remember us when we come in :) Make sure to get there pretty early, as they do tend to sell out of all the popular desserts and there's always open street parking in front of the shop in you go early :)

Nicely decorated inside with great service. They have a few seats available if you want to sit…read moreinside. I tried the blackberry lavender and zagnut cupcakes. Both cupcakes were fluffy with smooth buttercream that had strong flavors that weren't too sweet.

Very cute, chic little bakery! I loved the set up Of cases…read morefilled with pastry and you walk around and use your own tongs to put on your tray. A fun little interactive moment! The staff was very kind and friendly! My family got 2 pastry boxes to share, (I only got a pic of one) but we got the plain croissant, mini cream and strawberry croissant, a pan au chocolat, a mini custard tart, a braided, custard, chocolate chip pastry, a chocolate dipped croissant round pastry, a hotdog croissant, and two ham and cheese croissants. Everything was incredible. It was hard not to eat at all as soon as we got home!

We finally made it to Paris Baguette, and it's a really nice little shop. It's small, but the setup…read moreworks -- you walk in and pick what you want deli‑style, à la carte. Everything looks fresh, and honestly, you can taste that it is fresh. It's not cheap, but the quality matches the price, so you really do get what you pay for. The donuts were the star for us. I had the coffee croissant donut, and it was dynamite. My son tore through his seasonal donut like he hadn't eaten in days -- he literally gave it "100 out of 10," so I think that speaks for itself. We all had coffee, and my pumpkin spice latte was solid. No complaints from any of us. Actually, the only "complaint" is that if we lived closer, we'd probably be broke from coming here too often. Overall, great pastries, great coffee, fresh ingredients, and a fun little spot to treat yourself. Staff was super helpful and friendly!

If it was just the bakery, I would give it 5 stars!…read more Very nice location, definitely immediately impressed when you walk in. I ordered the Cuban sandwich $15, a small canoli $3, a small cupcake $3, pineapple muffin $3.95, tres leches $3.95, and a specialty cake big enough for 21 people $45. Bakery items were fairly priced, and were high quality. This bakery knows what they are doing when it comes to this part. Except the tres leche, they don't know what they're doing there. Too dry, needs more of the 3 milks. It's literally supposed to be soaked in that milk concoction. The bakery counter is too tall, so I had to stand on my tippy toes to pay I'm 5' tall. Everyone standing around in no apparent order. There is a ticket system apparently? Once I saw it I grabbed a ticket hoping that would solve the problem. After about 5 minutes I realized they weren't even using it. So other people that were there after me were being taken care of. Then I had to awkwardly make the counter people aware that I needed help. They were very nice though, and prioritized me once they realized. The Cuban sandwich tasted good, but the bread wasn't the best. It was $15 with no sides and it was thin. Yes it's 9", but it's a really narrow 9". I would never order it again. Too expensive, and little value. Kinda mad I spent that much on a little sandwich, but lesson learned! I'm used to a $10 Cuban that is fat and tasty. So yeah, this was a disappointment. Overall I'll be back for the bakery! So many great options, all high quality and nicely put together. Everything else is too expensive and a hard pass.

I visited Alessi for lunch and was excited to try it. The bakery is large and well organized, with…read moreseparate sections for the bakery, cafe, deli, bar, and pizza counter. I ordered a Cuban sandwich from the deli counter. Unfortunately, it was cold in the center, which made me think it had been made ahead of time and reheated instead of fresh. Overall, the ambiance was great, but at $14, I expected a better sandwich.

Great spot for breakfast. The Cuban sandwich was fresh, flavorful, and really satisfying. I'd…read moredefinitely come back.

After seeing this place on a list of Best Bakeries in each US State by Tasting Table, I knew I…read morewanted to try it. My flight got in a little after 2 and I quickly picked up my rental car and manager to arrive about 15 minutes before closing. Despite my late arrival the cashier (as well as other staff) were friendly. I decided to get the classic CUBAN ON CUBAN BREAD (mojo marinated pork, smoked ham, genoa salami, swiss cheese, pickle & special sauce) - Hot and Pressed! Sooooo Goood! 100% would get a again but next time (and there will be a next time assuming my employer decides I need a future business trip) I think I would choose the combo option with a smaller sandwich, drink and pastry for the full experience. Nice patio area that I was able to still enjoy my sandwich and be out of their way to clean after closing.

There's a reason I keep returning to Bake'n Babes. They have some of THE best soft serve here in…read moreTampa AND their Nutella Salted Cookie Babe Shake is to divine. It's vanilla soft serve mixed with chunks of their delicious salted Nutella chocolate chip cookies, topped with more of their salted chocolate chip cookies & a Nutella drizzle. I've tried almost everything on their menu, and this has been my personal favorite to order every time I am there! Think -- a less mixed blizzard with cookie & Nutella globs to eat mainly with a spoon and both a straw for when it begins to melt. The store itself is adorable. Think pink neon lighting, velvet pink couches with fun cookie pillows, and a fun wall for photo opportunities. Recently they also added a super fun Photo Booth outside of their store! They even have a succulent in an ice cream cone shaped pot and a pink street sign on their wall that says "Bake'n Babes". It's all about the little details, and they did a phenomenal job decorating! I love that they have self service touch screens! Usually a staff member is present at the front and helps answer any questions you may have about the menu which is awesome! One recommendation would be to have a button in case you need anyone from the back, and to put the thermostat to be a little less chilly (I'm sure there's a reason for this!). Otherwise perfection!! I have been here probably about 20 times or more, and highly recommend!

Might be the best salted chocolate chip cookies In the city! It's massive, it's warm, and it is…read moreperfectly salted. The Armature location will always be my favorite with quick service and easily accessible from any of the parking areas. 10/10 recommend!

Greek dip and psomi bagel was on point. Everything was cooked perfectly. Will definitely return.read more

I visited Tampa and had lunch with friends at this restaurant, and we had such a great experience!…read moreThe staff were friendly and welcoming, and since we had reservations, we were seated right away. I ordered the kefta sub, and it was absolutely delicious! The meat was tender, the bread was soft, and it was such a unique and delicious take on a traditional kefta. I also tried the lavender lemonade, which was so refreshing and flavorful--the perfect drink to go with the meal. For dessert, I got a cookie, and it might have been one of the best cookies I've ever had! The chocolate was perfectly melted, and the cookie was soft, warm, and absolutely delicious. It was the perfect ending to a great meal!