This local bakery deserves some recognition! They have delicious sweets and made to order sweets…read more Their customer service is above and beyond! I ordered a cheesecake and it was amazing!! Stop in and show them some love

Must try! Everything looked so good - I wish I could have tried it all. We ended up getting a dozen…read morebuckeyes and two bottled sodas. I was told everything is made fresh daily! Definitely recommend!

Coffee was wonderful!! The customer service was excellent! We felt right at home and will…read moredefinitely be back to try some sweets!

We saw people walking with coffee and they recommended The Sweet Shoppe. We absolutely fell in love…read morewith all of the positive words on the wall. The bakery items all looked delicious and we wanted them all. We ordered cinnamon bun and had it warmed. I ordered one of the specialty drinks (The Jolene) and my friends wanted just black coffee. They did not have any fresh coffee so they offered her espresso with water, and said they could bring the half and half out for her to add herself. The cinnamon bun was mouth watering and delicious. My friend and I both felt that our coffee wasn't very flavorful, and almost watered down. I would definitely try it again if ever in town, especially for the bakery items!

We were in Helen over the weekend for a family gathering to celebrate my mother-in-law's 90th…read morebirthday and I had ordered a Red Velvet cake a few days before to pickup on Saturday morning. It was the BEST Red Velvet cake!!

Rude! I will not be going back. I don't know if it was because they just opened back up for the…read moreseason but they didn't have the inventory they've had in the past. No pecan rolls, no cinnamon rolls (only on Saturdays), no more deli or sandwiches, & no rolls. Only open Thursday-Saturday. Everything is good but they don't appreciate their customers. Oh well just lost this one!

Good sandwiches...the cinnamon rolls are bioengineered, WTF? I figured an Amish store would only…read moresell organic/non-GMO.

This is one of my favorite parts about Blue Ridge. Fresh deli sandwiches & hot bread baked twice…read moredaily. Craft sodas too! Definitely stop in if you're cooking for the weekend!

when "Elvis" graces the bake shop, the donuts and pies are incredible ! My parents love the bear…read moreclaws but Im a die hard eclair fan. They also do an apple strudel thats by special order only thats worth every penny that our entire family loves.

Delicious apple danish, great local business with friendly staff. Be aware, they only take cash.read more

I live in Indiana and last April I ordered an anniversary cake for my son and wife. Everything…read moreperfect!!!

From the owner: 50 Shades of Cake is a custom, made-to-order bakery specializing in unique cakes, cupcakes, and…read moretreats for all occasions. Every order is handcrafted with creativity and care, designed to match your vision. Please note: Our address is for scheduled pickups only — we do not offer walk-ins or ready-made items. All orders require at least 48 hours’ notice. Let us help you celebrate life’s sweetest moments with desserts that look as good as they taste!

Great selection of cakes cupcakes and cookies.You must not miss this little hidden jewel.read more

We ended up wandering into Das Kaffee House as we were exploring Blue Ridge. A different coffee…read moreshop was recommended to us first by a local, but honestly we liked it here so much more! We ordered an egg nog latte and a hot chocolate. Absolutely loved both! I ended up seeking out a location closer to where we were staying the next day because I couldn't stop thinking about how good the egg nog latte was. I only wish we had more time in this town, so I could've tried one of everything off the menu! I travel often, so I feel qualified to say this is one of the best coffee shops I've been to.

I was nervous, bringing my picky girls here... And then their words, " Best hot Matcha!"…read moreMy hot chocolate was brilliant as well.

This place has delicious cupcakes and cheesecakes plus pound cakes! Plus the nicest people work…read morehere, and apparently are faith oriented! That's always a plus! Please do yourself a favor and stop by!

Visiting Blue Ridge and stoped by Mercier Orchards on a perfect cold day. Let me just say this is a…read morepopular tourist attraction so it had its fair share of people so come with some patience. Outside it has some beautiful views worth stopping for a photo and stopping at the bakery inside for some fried pies and cider donuts are a must! The fried pies were okay but the Cider Donuts are a show stopper. They also have tons of other things like fruits and veggies, toys, books, figurines, wine and more!

First things first -- get ready for a drive. This place is…read morenot just "down the street." It's a journey. But let me be very clear: it is 100% worth it. From the moment you arrive, you can tell Mercier Orchards is something special. There is so much packed into this one location that it almost feels like a small village built around apples and everything that comes with them. Inside the main store, the selection is honestly overwhelming in the best way possible -- home goods, gifts, jams, jellies, preserves, baking mixes, sauces, butters, ciders... anything and everything apple-related, plus plenty of other fruit-based goodies. It's the kind of place where you say "I'm just going to browse" and then walk out with bags of stuff you didn't know you needed. Then there's the bakery. Seven lines. All long. And all moving surprisingly well. I eventually stepped out of line after about 15 minutes, but not before getting a solid look at the pastries, pies, breads, and desserts -- everything looked incredible. Even without buying anything that round, the bakery alone is worth the stop. Now let's talk about the apple picking experience -- because this is where the magic really happens. Riding out on a trailer attached to a tractor felt like something straight out of a fall movie. The views, the air, the vibe -- it's peaceful, exciting, and nostalgic all at the same time. The apples change with the season, and the ones we picked were delicious and lasted a long time. No pesticides, just straight calcium. Fresh, crisp, and perfect. And yes... get a bag or three like I did. You're going to want them. The entire place also makes for amazing photo opportunities. Whether it's the orchard, the tractor ride, the store, or the scenery -- this is one of those spots where your camera roll is guaranteed to fill up. The only negative moment of the day happened when I went to grab some cider and one of the guys behind the counter completely ignored me. I actually had to call him out -- like, "Did you not see me standing here?" Not great. But that one interaction couldn't even come close to outweighing everything else this place offers. Bottom line: If you're anywhere in the area -- or even thinking about making a day trip -- you absolutely have to go. It's a little off the beaten path, so I don't expect most people to just "stumble" upon it... but if you plan it, you won't regret it. This is an experience, not just a stop.