A small bakery with a warm homey feel. The variety of products was surprisingly large for a small…read moreshop. 28 different items in the display cases and 8 varieties of prepackaged cookies on the shelves. This is a family business that started in the home kitchen. It is run by a woman who has a love for baking. With that in mind, I expected homestyle pastries, and that's what they provided. My wife and I tried 4 pastries. 1) Walnut Toffee Bar It had moderate sweetness, a light toffee flavor, and moderate walnut flavor. The bottom layer was a slightly sweet cookie type base that was moist and slightly chewy. It was topped with walnuts and toffee. More toffee flavor was needed, but this is great for lovers of walnuts. 2) Gooey Chewie Bar This was definitely gooey from lots of caramel in a chewy fudge like bar. It wasn't overly sweet. It had some pieces of nuts in it. The crisp crust on top was slightly sweet and had great texture. It was a simple dessert that was made well. 3) Blueberry Crumble It had a flaky croissant like pastry shell filled on top with blueberry jam and cream cheese. It looked like a danish. The cream cheese was smooth and light with a natural flavor. It was not sweet. Sweetness came from the blueberry jam. It had a good sweet fruit flavor that contrasted nicely with the slightly tangy cream cheese. The pastry shell was well-made. The exterior was flaky and crisp while the interior was light, airy, and slightly chewy. This dessert doesn't look pretty, but the flavors were well-matched and satisfying. 4) Cinnamon Roll with spiced cream cheese frosting The spices in the cream cheese were cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. The spices were subtle tasting, but there was enough to give the frosting flavor a hint of spiciness. The roll was soft, moist, and slightly tacky between the layers where the cinnamon was located. The spicy cinnamon was balanced with sweetness from the frosting and roll. Overall, the taste and texture were excellent. The service was helpful, polite, and quick. The store was very clean. They don't have restrooms, tables, or chairs for customers. They have cakes, slices of cake, cupcakes, muffins, quiches, brownies, scones, cookies, coffee, tea, and bottled water. Everything was reasonably priced. The pastries and cookies were not fancy or unique. There was no pastry chef level of presentations here. Everything looked homemade. The food here brings warm feelings of home cooking. They're a good place for comfort food.

Always amazing treats with the most helpful friendly staff. Creative, artistic, out of this world…read moreflavor. What more can you ask for?

This is your quintessential small town bakery. Randomly saw them on maps and decided to pop in…read morewhile visiting my old home town with my mom. I'm an amateur baker so was thrilled that the owners/bakers were happy to chat with me about their process, grains, and sources. We were there later in the day so a lot of the inventory was gone but still managed to grab a rustic loaf and and the last brotchen. Everything was a bit pricier than you might find elsewhere but it comes down to if you want to support small bakers doing things the traditional way and/or want the effects of long-fermented breads. The rustic loaf was decent, if a little gummy. The brotchen, though, was fantastic and I would gladly buy a bag of those to eat with some cheese and good butter for a lighter meal. I'm not often in the area but would love to stop in again and see what's on the ever-changing, seasonal menu.

Can recommend without reservation. Cinnamon buns, lemon blueberry scones, sourdough, all are beyond…read moreexcellent. And I don't know why yelp ate my last review.

I came across the tasty creations of Twin Hearts Bakery - due to the fact that Deja Brew - a coffee…read moreshop in Haymarket, VA - carries some of their baked goodies! Sitting on the counter by the register are these small heart-shaped cakes - made with a "cakeless" combination of dried fruits, nuts, dates, and unsweetened coconut. And they are gluten free - for those of you concerned with such things... Man are these things good! I had the Walnut variety the other day with my iced latte. Sooooo good! I've got to make my way directly to this bakery next time I am out in Front Royal! Delicious!

If you're visiting Winchester or the surrounding area then make the drive and get some donuts from…read moreGlazed and Confused! You won't be disappointed! The lady selling them and making them to order is so nice and really puts her heart into every donut. When she hands you a spoon keep it. These are not like regular donuts and honestly i ate every wonderful bite with a spoon. I tell you what, these donuts are close to being luxurious cakes, but technically donuts. She makes them fresh every morning then once you tell her the toppings she disappears into her magic kitchen and lays on all the toppings. Then bam! The best donut you've ever had appears. Trust me you will want to get these donuts and you won't be disappointed. Heads up, the place looks closed and there are no "open" signs, but go in anyways. They are definitely open. I highly recommend this place to locals, visitors, family, friends and the likes! Enjoy!!

Visiting my mom who lives near by downtown Winchester, I found this place via Yelp of course! First…read moreI absolutely love all of the decor and frames they have on the walls. All of the donuts on display were colorful and eye catching. We got 3 donuts the strawberry with sprinkles, the peanut butter Oreo, and a chocolate with whipped crème and all of the donuts were DELICIOUS! The breakfast bagel I got was fresh, delicious and big enough that I shared half with my son. Unfortunately I can not remember the name of the one I chose. I recommend visiting at least once when your in the area. I plan on coming back once more before heading home!

This place is truly a hidden gem! Who would expect to find a European-style bakery right in the…read moreheart of Front Royal? They have a great selection of pastries and sweets, and the coffee is surprisingly good too. You can tell they're really serious about making a good cup of coffee. Definitely coming back and 100% recommended! P.S. They're dog-friendly too, with plenty of patio seating, which is always a big plus!

Stopped by Melania's Gourmet in Front Royal before heading to the National Park and wow - what a…read moretreat!. First of all, Front Royal is such a cute town, and this place fit right in. I got an iced Turkish rose pistachio latte (less sweet since the flavor combination sounded pretty indulgent) and it was absolutely incredible. It came with cream on top and was honestly one of the best coffee drinks I've had in a long time. I also grabbed an almond croissant, and it may have been the best one I've ever had. Exactly what I needed on a tough hike. The inside feels like a cozy living room with tons of live plants and so many cute little corners to sit and relax. Everything was spotless, the staff were super friendly, and the whole place just had such a welcoming vibe. This added a serious "umph" to our hiking day. Highly recommend if you're in the area! Wish I could give this place more than 5 stars!

If there is a business I am on the search for more than ones coffee-related, it is those of the…read morepastry orientation. And especially ones with doughnuts. Glazed, cake, stuffed, seasonal; I want them all! And I will likely order them all. So by proxy I have a mental list of such establishments that I keep a eye out for (most recently, Voodoo Doughnuts) and Duck Doughnuts is one of them. Little did I know, until just a week ago, that there is a location in Winchester. The morning of my visit could not have been more perfect for a first timer. Rain was drizzling, but not heavy. The sky was overcast. The temps were low, but not frigid. And that Shenandoah Valley wind was just the right amount of chilling. I went in with high expectations. Here's what happened. I began to peruse the menu and soon realized that I would be making many a visit before obtaining a full understanding of all they have to offer. So I settled on the blueberry pancake and the holiday sprinkle (seasonal) with a cup of coffee (only $5.99). What I then learned is that each doughnut is 1) a cake doughnut (just for those who favor/don't favor this type of doughnut), 2) is made to order (as in the toppings and/or stuffing), and 3) they all come out warm! The coffee is a medium roast, but on the darker side. Just a FYI. I sat down at the window bench and looked out on the dismay day that was about to get exponentially better. The doughnuts, for the short period of time they lasted, were a work of art (be sure to check out my photos). They paired well with the coffee and left me wishing I had made the bigger commitment of ordering half a dozen. But there will be more visits in the future. Until then, I recommend you stop in to pick up a few (or more) and know that you can also order ahead of time (via online).

So thankful to have a donut shop that makes a hot and fresh donut to order!…read more My family and I have been here a few times already. We've placed our order at register, through the app, and on their digital screen where you can bypass the line (and get reward points for the app)! The app is definitely the easiest. My go to donut is peanut butter glaze, bacon and marshmallow drizzle. My wife and I just discovered the donut breakfast sandwich. GAME CHANGER!!! The staff and owners have been very welcoming and personal. The inside is very clean, and we thoroughly enjoy the openness where the boys enjoy watching the workers make the donuts. We look forward to continuing to support Duck Donuts and their delicious donuts!

Blue Ridge Baking Company has AMAZING food, but what truly sets them apart is their incredibly…read morefriendly staff and above-and-beyond customer service. They're always one of my top recommendations in the Shenandoah Valley. They offer a wide variety of menu options, including thoughtful choices for both vegan and gluten-free customers. As a gluten-free foodie, I am never disappointed. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and made with care. Highly recommend!

They are ok cookies. They were better a few years ago and much bigger than they are now. They are…read morealso sticky, like they not done all the way through. What happened? I do not purchase as many as I used to. They taste good but the price went up and the size is like half what they used to be.

I ordered a gluten free cake and it looked and tasted great! I also like stopping in and finding…read moregluten free cookies and cupcakes to buy. My son loves them!

I'm very disappointed! Im a previous customer who will not EVER return…read more Last year, they missed the ombre mark on a two-tier cake. I let that pass. Photos attached. I paid $250 for a two-tier cake UNDECORATED. I added all of the items on the cake myself. You can clearly see they missed the ombre color scheme. This year, I ordered a 3 layer cake with a colored photo provided by my granddaughter. I requested pink, purple, pink inside with strawberry filling. They missed the color of the cake inside and outside completely. Pink vs neon pink. The cake tasted awful. The icing was slopped on the cake without care. It melted 45 minutes into transport. There was not enough support inside the cake as the top layer slid off during transport. They made an entirely different cake! A $10 refund was offered. It's such a joke. I wasn't able to pick up cake due to my father passing away. So my son picked up the cake. He couldn't refuse the cake bc it was going directly to the party. He had no time to change or complain. My granddaughter was so upset she didn't get the cake SHE picked out. Look at the photos, and YOU choose if YOU want to do business with them. The first picture was the cake my granddaughter chose. The rest of the photos are the cake we received. The girl answering the phone said the owner sits home and does paperwork. She does not come in the bakery to do any baking or decorating. That in itself allows you to make your decision if you want to do business with them. If you are looking for quality and specifics, try another bakery. Joyce, the former owner, is no longer here who took pride in everything that went out the door.  I am disputing the $72 charge with my bank.