First off, just entering the bakery, the smell.... Although I already ate before arriving, I could…read moredefinitely eat again. Keeping my "blinders" on, my mission is to get a few of those famous crispy bakes for my daughter's 26 birthday instead of buying a whole cake. My attendant, Eimau, (hope I spelled correcty, if not, my apologies) was so pleasant and his patience servicing me has me leaving with not only a few bakes, but cake pops, cupcakes and macaroons!! You have to try this nice place, so good. Thank you all for your service.

I returned to Lilla Vanilla after a mediocre visit a couple of months ago. I was initially on the…read morefence due to the two viral crunches I tried--only one was enjoyable--and I wasn't impressed with the service. That said, I don't believe in writing a place off after a single average experience, so I decided to give it a second chance. This time, I ordered two different viral crunches along with a croissant. Unfortunately, the results were disappointing across the board. The Mixed Berry Crunchy was cute in presentation, but that was its only redeeming quality. There was no bold--or even subtle--mixed berry flavor. At $10, it felt wildly overpriced and not worth the calories. Next was the Lemon Crunchy, which is supposed to feature a lemon blueberry flavor. As someone who loves lemon, I had high expectations, but once again it was bland and forgettable. Since this is a bakery, I also tried a fresh croissant and asked for it to be warmed. The staff accommodated the request, and it smelled incredible. It was warm, light, and flaky--but sadly, the flavor fell flat. A light brushing of butter on top would have gone a long way. For me, this is strike two. Unfortunately, Lilla Vanilla just isn't worth the money or the calories. Based on my experience--mediocre service on the first visit, bland and overpriced featured items on the second, and only neutral-to-slightly-positive notes on the croissant--I'd rate it 2 out of 5 . I seriously contemplated giving them 1 star but to be fair, the viral crunchy presentation was appealing and the croissant did have good texture (even if the flavor missed).

When it comes to The Gingered Peach, I can only speak on their holiday orders for now. I came…read moreacross a post on social media about a magazine naming The Gingered Peach as one of the best bakeries in New Jersey. From there, I gave them a follow on social media and checked out their website. Sadly, the bakery is about an hour from where I live, but it's about 15-20 minutes from where I work. However, they usually close at 3 pm, which means I would be scrambling in right before they close or I may not make it at all. Bummer! Needless to say, I saw they do dessert orders for the holidays, so that was my golden opportunity! For Thanksgiving, I ordered a purple sweet potato pie and a banana pudding pie. I got to select the date that I'd be picking up my pies, which was on a day that I had to go to the office. During the week leading up to Thanksgiving, the bakery was closed for regular operations. They were only open for dessert pick ups. The pies were a hit! The banana pudding pie was everyone's favorite. Needless to say, for Christmas, a larger order was placed for banana pudding pie, salted honey pie, apple crumb pie, and mashed potato rolls. Now for Christmas, the bakery was open for regular operations and you had to pick up your pre-ordered desserts at their sister business, Melba Ice Creamery, around the corner. Because it was Christmas Eve and I already had a slew of sweets pre-ordered, I decided not to try to go to the bakery that day. Nevertheless, the goods were a hit again! The only downside is that the crust on the banana pudding pie was a little different the second time around, making it tougher to slice and get out of the pan. It was still tasty though! Would I return? Absolutely!

My favorite is the almond and pistachio/ chocolate croissants. Everything looks so delicious. The…read morepeople behind the counter are very friendly. Even if the line is out the door they move it very efficiently.

This is my first time visiting their new location in downtown Princeton. The shop is smaller than…read morethe last place, but it is still very bright and welcoming. The young man who was working was very kind and easy to talk to. There's a wide selection of cupcakes and cookies and different treats. Although the flavors are still wonderful, I've been going here since they opened. I feel as if now that they've expanded a lot they their quality is not the same. However, the cupcakes are still worth a try! The mint and the cookie dough are family favorites.

Great stop for a sweet treat in the lively downtown Princeton area…read more Lots of cupcakes to choose from...some creative and interesting options. I decided on a few chocolate variations and all of them were really good. Would love to return to try some other options. Staff was efficient and helpful.

A little underwhelming. The bakery is cute, they have a variety of things available but we opted…read morefor a Nutella pop tart. The shell was flaky, but a bit dry somehow. Maybe we just picked the wrong item to try.

I've been buying baked goods from Emily since she was hand delivering them to locals. When she…read morebranched out from the farmers market scene to a brick and mortar shop, I couldn't have been happier for her. Having her own storefront allows for a wider variety of baked goods - some of them even gluten free. Always fresh, always tasty. Yea the hours are limited, but you know what, you can't have everything exactly when you want it. Plan ahead. Look at other bakeries around here. So many times the product just doesn't move and you're left with some stale stuff. Not here. Don't listen to that Roxanne O. She's an insufferable millennial bore.

As many of you probably suspect, while I have a healthy admiration for great marketing, what really…read moreintriques me are those truly bad campaigns that latch onto your brain stem like a fungus and won't let go. Case in point, Pillsbury's Tunnel of Fudge Bundt Cake contests in the late 60's/early 70's that brought the heretofore niche German ring cake to homemaker prominence in the US. The specter of the Pillsbury Dough Boy dressed as a latter day Burgher Meister/Meister Burgher was truly comedy gold. That doughy androgenous spokesthing was truly they/them before those designations were even on the cultural horizon. You might even say the Doughboy was the Ziggy Stardust of Package Goods marketing. He did however bring the Bundt Cake into the mainstream for which I am eternally grateful. All of which is to say that Nothing but Bundt Cakes is terrific offering these high density circular treats with enough sweet icing to melt your molars. Great stuff all around and in the bakery desert known as Princeton a very welcome addition. Five very easy stars.

Birthday freebie #2 brought me to Nothing Bundt Cakes. I loved all of their decorations and…read moredisplays inside. The woman at the counter welcomed me and let me know they had samples of red velvet cake to try. After having their red velvet cake with chocolate chips inside, I loved how these did not. Even in small portions, the cake was amazing. A couple of days prior, I received an email about their new churro bundt cakes, so I already knew which one I wanted. I appreciated how the icing and chocolate drizzle were soft on top. The cake itself was moist (one thing they nail every time). The star of the show was the chocolate drizzle that oozed from the inside when you got to the center. This cake is easily a 10/10.

Shrimi makes the most beautiful and delicious cakes in the Triangle area! Seriously!…read more She crafted four wonderful cakes for a dessert auction that wowed the guests from their intricate icing details to their rich flavors. She was very helpful in selecting cakes that could hold up on display for a few hours (e.g., buttercream icing over cream cheese) and even transported the desserts to the event for a minimal cost. The cakes were delivered on-time and were even more beautiful than the photos could do justice. It was a seamless experience from receiving a quote to selecting the best cake sizes for serving. I highly recommend Happily Desserted! For all future cake orders, I'll be calling Shrimi!

Our wedding cake turned out absolutely perfect, and we have our amazing cake artist to thank for…read morethat, Shrimi! She was so easy to work with and really understood my vision from the start. She was also incredibly transparent about pricing and helped guide us to something beautiful that fit perfectly within our budget. Not only did the cake look stunning, but it tasted just as good--our guests couldn't stop raving about it!!! Highly recommend to any bride looking for a stress-free and sweet experience!

I've worked remotely from the Moth on a few occasions and really enjoyed my time there. It's a cozy…read moreplace, with nice views, friendly people and of course good coffee and food. I wish I lived closer, because I'd be in there way more often. Highly recommend stopping in.

The Moth Coffee House is a great place to get work done- the environment is great to work in and…read morereally cozy. I will say the times I have been here, their espresso is decently bitter and their drink are pretty watery. Don't know if iced lattes are their strong suit but their pastries, smoothies, and food is delicious.

KK Sweets is hands-down my favorite bakery. Their macarons are next-level AMAZING!!!! perfect…read moretexture, incredible flavors, and you'd never guess they're gluten-free. As someone who follows a gluten-free diet, it's such a gift to have a place that truly gets it and does it so well. Everything I've tried has been fantastic, and the quality and care they put into their treats really shows. On top of that, the owner Kelsey is absolutely wonderful, so kind, passionate, and genuinely invested in her customers and her craft. If you're looking for the best macarons (gluten-free or not), KK Sweets is a must. I can't recommend them enough!

KK Sweets has the absolute best Croissants! I can't imagine that they are better in France. I…read morehaven't had a bad baked good from here. Absolutely the best in hamilton!

Nino's Pastries used to have the best pastries around.....last few times we've ordered desserts and…read morecookies they've been stal

Nino's pastry shop serves fresh baked goods including danishes, cakes, cannoli's, ect…read more If you like a good pastry with your tea or coffee in the morning this place is for you! The danishes are amazing! Soft, flavorful and priced at only $3.00 each.