Angel's bakery has a delicious, mind-blowing selection of home-made, fresh out-of-the oven baked…read moregoods! I have never been in a bakery with that amazing of a selection!

People rave about the fruit pies here and maybe that's where I went wrong, because I didn't get a…read morefruit pie, but I am very sad that I had to give this place such a low rating. Walking into the bakery felt like stepping into a pastry lover's dream. The warm aroma of freshly baked bread and sweet confections filled the air, and the presentation was nothing short of picture-perfect. Every cake, pie, and cookie looked as though it belonged in a high-end magazine and I found myself salivating over every sweet concoction. But sadly, the taste didn't live up to the visual appeal. Despite the bakery's inviting atmosphere, the flavors fell flat, lacking the richness and depth I had hoped for. The confectionary sugars were tasteless and dry. It's frustrating when something looks and smells incredible but doesn't deliver where it truly counts--on the palate. We got the Cow Patty cake which is like a no bake cookie on top of a chocolate cake: the top was ok but crumbled when you tried to cut it, and the chocolate cake below was very dry from being overbaked. I was super excited to see she had Hot Cross Buns which I had always wanted to try but never found a bakery that sold them. Once again I was left very disappointed. The bun itself was very dry and the cross on top was so hard you could not eat it. I was literally able to peel the cross off the bun and it did not break. The last thing we got was what I think was a Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie ??? It was like a chocolate chess pie with pecans and chunks of chocolate baked into it. Once again very disappointed. The pie should have been sweet but was very lack luster and flavorless. One bright spot, however, was the owner who was pleasant despite the culinary shortcomings. I appreciate her kindness and the effort she put into creating such a beautiful space, but when it comes to flavor, there's room for improvement. Here's hoping future visits bring a better balance between the bakery's stunning presentation and the taste of its creations.

We Binge watched Cupcake Wars and wanted to visit the winners so we fit Avas Cupcakes on our Google…read moreMaps for our Road Trip. We tried Lemon cupcakes with filling. Guiness Cupcake Creme Brulee Cupcakes Banana Guava Cupcakes. THEY DIDNT DISSAPOINT! The Banana Guava Filing was my favorite. My partner loved the creme Brulee filling.

Ava's has remodeled since the last time that I was in. They knocked out a wall which made the…read morebakery much more open. It looks great, honestly. It also allows for seating inside and access to the seating out on the patio more easily accessible. The cases are rearranged now and they've added gelato. I didn't try that, but it looked interesting. The worker who waited on me was so kind and helpful, and apologized for answering the phone while I was in there (there was no need, because you're running a business, I get it), but she was so polite! They always have a fun assortment of flavors of cupcakes but it's rather hit or miss what quality you will get. They have fun combinations and flavors and are always beautiful, but sometimes they are quite dense, sometimes super moist, and sometimes dry and will nearly choke you. My default cupcake is always the yellow cake with chocolate icing. I feel like it's hard to mess up. However, I tried a cookie this most recent time and didn't love it. It was really thick and hard to eat. The flavor wasn't great, either. This is definitely somewhere to stop in and try- just to say you did it. They were on Cupcake Wars, after all.

Holy WOW! I had been to a Gigi's years ago, but first time to this one. Needless to say, I forgot…read morehow good these cupcakes are. I got the fully chocolate cake with chocolate icing and mini cupcakes for my minis. They are the softest, most tasty cupcakes I've ever had. Cannot wait to come back! (And those mini cupcakes were perfect for my 1&3 year old)

I love this place. It's fantastic. We served the wedding cupcake at our wedding. The cupcakes are…read morealways fresh and they have a fantastic variety and they change seasonal so you always have a great selection!

The ship is super cute, has a small seating area and carries some party accessories in addition to…read morethe cakes. Staff was helpful in explaining which flavors were available and in which sizes. Bought limited-time Dubai Chocolate flavor and it was so rich and just delicious - chocolate chocolate chip cake with pistachio kataifi filling and chocolate icing, topped with gold sprinkles!

let me tell you!! so my nieces came into town and wanted to stop and get a cake for herself. I had…read morealready personally set up an account through email and have never used it. I was also supposed to receive a free cake for my birthday and missed it by a day. They have a good variety of flavors. We got the raspberry white chocolate and the Oreo cookies and cream and a chocolate chocolate chip. I was able to set everything up as far as my app while I was there and still receive my points. The cakes are delicious, moist and flavorful. the place is clean and very welcoming. The workers are awesome, helping us pick out or cakes and showing me how to set up my rewards and I was able to get my birthday one as well. They definitely have a lot of patience. "a little trick if you let the cake sit out overnight and then eat it the next day it will melt in your mouth"

Taylor Cupp the Proprietor is a wizard. She crafts works of art that will melt in your mouth. She…read moremade Cookies that were out of this world for our family when we had our new Baby Noah. She even included an older brother specialty cookie along with a mommy cookie :). She is a creative genius and puts so much love in her work. Highly recommend. If you are looking for a specialty gift box with amazing specialty cookies and cupcake items check her out. I would pay big for what she does.... Perfect gifts.... https://www.facebook.com/thecuppcakeshoppe

We visited Abigail's during a larger event in Salisbury where they served as a stop on a larger…read moretour. The place was super packed with people flowing in and out. But I could tell the environment was super fun and bright, perfect for a bakery. The staff were friendly and efficient. They managed to keep a good selection available despite all the business. We opted for a selection of cupcakes and they were fantastic. Sweet but not too sweet, unique flavors well executed, and moist cake! Will definitely visit again if we are ever in the area!

Hands down the best bakery anywhere in this area!! Her cupcakes are CONSISTANTLY perfect!! I have…read moreordered my sons birthday cakes here every year up until this past year and I will never make that mistake again!! I waited to late this year and unfortunately had to use a bakery in downtown concord and the cake was overcooked and dry. Every cupcake and cake I've had from here has tasted excellent.

This place is amazing no matter the day, time, or season!…read more You are sure to find a sweet little snack for yourself, a treat for a friend, or something to celebrate with a crowd! This time I opted for a sugar cookie sandwich and it was so good! I spread it over a couple of days and it stayed fresh and delicious over that time frame. I love their cupcakes as well. They are great for yourself, to gift, or any reason-they're worth it! The parking is a little awkward, but that is part of being in a town like this, and it's easy to navigate once you get in the right direction towards the bakery. Definitely give them a try if you are passing through!

One of my best friends is obsessed with this place so I was thrilled to finally get to stop in. She…read morerecommended the cookie sandwich that was absolutely to die for. The icing, the cookie, the nuts absolutely every bit of it was incredible. I got a few other things as well because it all looked so good. I cannot wait to go back here.

SO GOOD. This place is SO GOOD! A little expensive but worth it. The red velvet cupcakes are…read moreamazing!! Worth every penny! Always have great service! We normally get a box of cupcakes to go! But they do have a nice little set up in here if you'd like to hangout!

They make everything fresh from scratch everyday and boy does it taste like it! So good. Rachel let…read moreme try two ice creams and holy cow the 24 Karrot was amazing. I ended up with a Boston Crème cupcake which was so freaking good! Boyfriend got a smash cake small and demolished it (birthday cake cupcake with birthday cake ice cream. Service was so nice and very cheerful. The ambiance was very girly pop and cute/clean looking! Fun place with some delicious gourmet desserts Worth the price !!

Betty & Veronica's makes the BEST cheesecakes! We have tried their Blueberries & Cream but our…read morefavorite is their Banana Pudding Cheesecake. It is AMAZING!!! They are working on finding a business location but will meet up with you once you order. Their service is excellent and they schedule a time and local pickup. It is worth it, but looking forward to seeing them with a shop window so the rest of Roanoke can see what they are all about. Their customer service sets the bar for any other bakery in Roanoke and beyond. In short - they are wonderful! Forget any other cake - make your birthday, anniversary or other special event cake a Betty & Veronica's Cheesecake! They have a full menu with plenty of exquisite choices on their Facebook page! The best desserts in Roanoke! You MUST give them a call! Tell them Tom sent you!

Pleasant small business in downtown Rocky Mount. I had pineapple upside down KupCake and so had…read morecarmel apple. Both were very tasty and not a lot of frosting (which is a good thing). The ratio of cake to frosting was perfect.

What a delightful shop! A lovely place with a wide selection of cupcakes with a wide variety of…read morechoices of filled and infilled cakes. It was my niece's birthday and we were able to get a variety that made everyone happy.