If you want something fancy and elegant, come to Estelle. I came on a Tuesday afternoon and the…read moresmall parking lot was full. Thankfully there's some side resident parking. Walking in, the line was short but the staff took a really long time servicing people. Since it's a 2hr drive from SF to Sac, you know I'm about to bulk buy. The case had a good selection but quite a few were sold out already. Everything looks really delicious but I had to control myself. Almond Croissant $7.50 - I don't remember what this tasted like so it must've been standard. Matcha Croissant $9 - Don't let the price deter you because for $9, you get a big filling croissant and it was honestly so delicious. The dipped part was like a white chocolate matcha and the inside matcha filling was so good. I don't know how but I fridged it and ate it the next day, IT WAS STILL CRISPY! This was the highlight and highly recommend getting it. Blueberry Choux $11 - This was also really good too. The blueberry filling was creamy and delicious. It tasted really fresh. Macarons $2.95 each - Standard stuff. I got a Thai coconut cream and this is a flavor I haven't seen before and recommend trying it! In summary, highly recommend trying this place. It is on the pricier side but if you're like me and don't go to Sac often, I would give this place a try and buy extra!!

First time trying out their high tea service and it was amazing for the price! Absolutely loved all…read morethe dishes and the fact that they gave us refills for our first appetizer, the tomato bisque, it was wonderful. The tea was delicious and so was the wine. Our server was attentive and so kind. Absolutely loved it and enjoyed the experience. I've been to other high tea places but this is probably my new favorite high tea experience. I would highly recommend it for anyone who wants to experience high tea! Thank you for a wonderful experience!!

Ambiance is perfect for a night catch up sesh with your girl, or a wonderful place to grab coffee!…read more I will definitely be returning, all the pastries I've eaten so far are worth it! I purchased the almond croissant, regular croissant, strawberry roll cake, macarons (coffee, sea salt & Thai coconut) , and something lemony. I ordered a prosciutto & fig sandwich it was tastyyyy Love love love!

We stopped by in the morning, but none of the fun pastries were out yet. So we decided to get…read morebreakfast items elsewhere. My husband came back later in the evening and snagged a couple things. They were pretty tasty and a good sweet treat.

Lovely establishment with both indoor and outdoor seating, along with a really appealing dessert…read moreselection. We ended up choosing an assortment of macarons and a truffle cookie, and everything was decadent and full of flavor. I also wanted to give kudos to the staff, who were incredibly helpful and kind. I especially appreciated how professional and composed they remained while handling a somewhat argumentative customer. Their professionalism really stood out and made the experience even more pleasant.

My mother is coming to visit and I wanted to buy her something special. I've heard nothing but the…read morebest things about Ginger Elizabeth, that it's a Sacramento institution. I haven't actually tried any of the chocolates yet, although I did end up buying the fall sampler box. It looks beautiful. TBH, the girl working on the counter was really abrasive and impatient with me. I walked up. She asked what she could get for me and I started to say that my mother was coming to town and I wanted to buy her something special and she turned around and started talking to someone else. Then when she turned back around, I asked her about the flavors in the box and then I asked her about the flavors and the other box that was for sale of their regular chocolates. She said that the regular chocolate box comes with a card. I'm like I don't see the card. What are the flavors in here? And then she picks up the box and then starts reading off the back and pointing to the case below to the different varieties. It wasn't what she was saying about how she was doing it, very quick jerky motion, and obviously irritated. I'm sorry, but I'm getting ready to buy a box of chocolates for almost $50 and there's nobody in line behind me. I've never been here before so I need a little help. That kind of place should have better service. Especially if they're going to act like that at the counter and then turn the little iPad around at the end of the transaction where it asks how much gratuity you want to leave. I left $2 which honestly was $2 too much. When we walked outside, my man asked if I thought my mom would like them and I said I hope so. And then I said, I thought that girl was really rude and he said she absolutely was! So not just in my head. If my mother absolutely loves those chocolates, I may return to the business, but otherwise I'll probably skip it.

This was my first visit to Paris Baguette, and I'd definitely come back!…read more We ordered two medium iced vanilla lattes along with the hash brown bread with ham and cheese, an almond pain au chocolat, and the very berry pastry. The iced vanilla lattes were really good. The pastries were the highlight. The almond pain au chocolat was perfectly flaky, and the filling was absolutely delicious. The very berry pastry was my favorite. The cream was light, fresh, and had just the right amount of sweetness, and the fruit on top tasted fresh and sweet. The hash brown bread with ham and cheese was very dense and filling, making it a great savory option. I loved the self-serve pastry setup and appreciated how large the bakery selection was. While some items looked a little fresher than others, there was still plenty to choose from, and everything we picked was delicious. The bakery itself was very clean with plenty of comfortable seating, and I noticed they even offer WiFi, making it a nice place to work, catch up with someone, or just enjoy a coffee. It was fairly busy and a little noisy, but there were still plenty of open seats. Parking was also easy thanks to the large parking lot. The only downside was the service. The staff wasn't unfriendly, but they also weren't especially welcoming. I also had trouble hearing the employee calling out completed drinks, so I ended up waiting around 10 minutes. It's possible our coffees were ready sooner, but I didn't want to crowd the pickup area. Our total came to about $30 for two coffees and three pastries, which felt reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Overall, this was a great first experience, and I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm craving a coffee and pastry.

The selection was very good and offered a great variety of both sweet and savory items…read more My main issue was with the savory items. I asked an employee to toast them, and she said she did. However, when I bit into my croquette and garlic frank, they were still cold inside. Since I had requested them to be toasted, I expected them to be warm all the way through. I called the store afterward to ask what their standard procedure for toasting items is. The employee I spoke with told me that it "just depends on the worker and how they toast it." That response didn't make sense to me. I would expect there to be a consistent standard for preparing food, especially when a customer specifically requests it to be toasted. the attitude I received came across as very much "I don't care,"

Cafe 33 is truly a family-run gem where everything feels like it's made with love and attention to…read moredetail. Momma runs the café alongside her family, and you can taste the care that goes into every item. The pastries are outstanding. We tried the baklava, a specialty Neapolitan pastry, and a delicious cream-filled pastry topped with crushed Biscoff cookies and cream. Each one was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. For lunch, we ordered the Chicken Pesto Panini, the Tri-Tip Chimichurri Sandwich, and the Tri-Tip Southwest Salad. Every dish was generously portioned, fresh, and packed with flavor. The specialty sandwiches and salads are definitely worth coming back for. They also serve Pete's Coffee and have a high-end espresso machine for anyone needing a quality caffeine fix. The café is open for breakfast and lunch until 3 PM, so be sure to come early. The interior is lovely, with plenty of seating for groups, easy-to-read digital menu boards, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly and made us feel right at home. If you're looking for great food, amazing pastries, excellent coffee, and genuine hospitality, Cafe 33 is a must-visit.

Cafe 33 was actually a pretty solid spot for a quick bite. It's one of those casual places where…read moreyou order and pay at the counter, then grab your food when it's ready, so everything was pretty easy and straightforward. We ordered a salad and a sandwich, and both were really good. The salad had plenty of flavor and didn't feel boring or basic and the sandwich was loaded, juicy, and filling. They also have a nice variety on the menu, especially if you're looking for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. We had to try the rainbow cake after seeing it in the display, and it was super good! Definitely a nice little treat to finish everything off. They also serve Peet's Coffee, so I grabbed a matcha while we were there, but unfortunately that was probably the one thing I didn't care for. It just wasn't it for me. Overall though, the food was good and I'd definitely come back to try more of their brunch options. Next time I'm just skipping the matcha.

A mud pie cookie is a perfectly acceptable breakfast item, and I will not be taking questions at…read morethis time. I stopped at Pushkin's Bakery with a friend one morning and went straight for the Mud Pie Cookie. Rich, decadent, intensely chocolatey, and somehow gone much too quickly. I probably should have ordered two. I also tried the Russian Tea Cookie, which is vegan and every bit as delicious. Buttery, crumbly, covered in powdered sugar, and simply divine. Everything at Pushkin's is gluten-free, but that's almost beside the point. These are just really good baked goods, period. The display case is dangerously tempting, the service was quick and friendly, and I loved the refreshingly no-fuss atmosphere. Come in, choose your carb, be happy. Next time, I'm branching out from dessert-for-breakfast territory and trying one of their sandwiches. Although realistically, I'll probably still leave with a cookie.

Messy sandwiches FTW! The smoked avocado sandwich is my go-to bc it's delicious, especially the…read morebread...but you've been warned, it's messy with the smashed avocado and cream cheese. I've been here a few times and love their pastries, my favorites are the mud pie cookie and oatmeal cream pie cookie-thingy. Coffees are just okay, and I wish they had more sugar-free options for my husband. Also, please get Wi-Fi! I'd love to work here, but I'm stuck using my phone hotspot. Still, the staff is always nice and patient, and I'll definitely keep coming back for the treats!

Julian's was such a pleasant surprise. We stopped in for breakfast and ordered the breakfast wrap,…read morebacon, egg & cheese croissant, Nutella crepe, and avocado toast. The service was fantastic from start to finish. We had the chance to chat with Julian himself along with a couple other staff members, and everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. The stars of the meal were definitely the breakfast wrap and the bacon, egg & cheese croissant. The breakfast wrap had the perfect balance of scrambled eggs, bacon, seasoned potatoes, avocado, and cheddar cheese. Everything worked together without any one ingredient overpowering the others, and the salsa on the side was a great addition. Honestly, it's one of the best breakfast burritos/wraps I've had. And the croissant... wow. It was absolutely delicious. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the croissant was light, flaky, and buttery, and every bite was packed with flavor. The Nutella crepe was also very good. The crepe itself was perfectly made, though there was a little more Nutella than I personally prefer. Next time I'll probably ask for less, but that's purely a matter of taste. The avocado toast was the only item that didn't quite hit the mark for me. It was good, but the honey flavor dominated the dish and drowned out some of the other ingredients. I'd love to taste a little more balance there. Overall, the food, atmosphere, and genuine hospitality made for a great breakfast. We'll definitely be back, and I'll be dreaming about that croissant until then.

I was really disappointed, not only in the cake but in the owner Julian's absolute terrible…read morenightmare of customer service. We also spoke with Bailey, was lovely and apparently took the fall on Julian's behalf. I'd also like to note we ordered a cake here last year and visit Julian's restaurant in Folsom about 2x a month so, as I said I'm extremely disappointed. We ordered a cake for my son's birthday. Wanted a jungle theme. I could've gotten past the ugly (and not what we ordered) decorations had the cake not been cracked in multiple places on the bottom tier. I called, let them know it was cracked and they had me talk to the owner, Julian, who went on to blame us, saying this happened during transport. (It didn't, the cake was frozen. You can also see the terrible job icing it at the top proving it was frozen, and that the cake didn't shift in transport as there was no icing or anything on the cake board.) He argued with me, he was exceptionally rude and tried to put the blame on me. Eventually, he agreed to refund me 50% for the cake. When we cut into it, not only was it frozen, (the same tier that was cracked) but it was also not even the correct filling or cake. I'm not sure what happened, but I called to demand a full refund as this cake was not what I ordered, and the arrogant, rude, owner Julian insulted me, saying I was trying to con a small business. Bailey, who was extremely professional and polite, called back to confirm that wasn't what we ordered and to offer us a full refund. Julian is rude, disrespectful and didn't provide what I ordered. When he was called out he insulted me, insulted my intelligence (by telling me the cake wasn't frozen--when it was, as well as tell me I tried to con a small business.) as people who were extremely loyal to his business, I'm disgusted and disappointed and will not be returning. I'd also encourage you to beware of spending your money here, because you may not get what you order, you may but it's a full risk you will have to take. I also refuse to support rude or mean people. Best of luck if you gamble and order here. I wouldn't have nearly been as mad, nor taken the time to write this review had he not been such a jerk. I'll let you make your own assumptions, based on the emails between us and the company, and what we received. Good luck if you choose to order from them!

I was having that mid-morning craving for something sweet, and Midtown Bakery delivered. A compact…read moreshop with a full slate of goods, everything in the case speaks to professional training and a deep knowledge of sweet treats. The banana bread had this wonderful caramelized exterior that complemented the tender banana bread, and the strawberry cupcake was baked perfectly and topped with a frosting that wasn't cloying in any way. The brown butter chocolate chip cookie was deeply flavored, and the coffee cake hit that mid-morning craving just right. I also appreciated the lovely touch of being able to get just as much coffee-flavored glaze as I wanted on the top.

Came to Midtown Bakery for Biscuit Monday's! They a have bunch of little goodies, but if you're…read morehere for their biscuits, you have to preorder as pickup is from 7-9 am. My boyfriend and I finally had the time to come on a Monday (after the gym lol). We ordered a couple of items to try and I'll tell you I was full after a couple of bites and it carried me for the rest of day. We ordered jalapeño cheddar and classic sausage patty, egg, & cheese biscuit sandwich and biscuit 2 pack: blueberry and brown sugar biscuit. While picking up my boyfriend was recommended the cinnamon roll and he caved and got it! We had our pickup time at 7:30, but we showed up a little early and got our food around 7:20. There was a bit of a wait since there were some people ahead of us, so I'd recommend you going a bit earlier than your time just in case you're in a rush. We headed home to try everything. We really enjoyed the biscuits themselves as they didn't leave a dry or grainy feeling in your mouth. They had a good crust while being airy and light inside. The sandwiches were good, but they were anything crazy. Size wise it is small for the price you get, but I get it. It's all house made and fresh. We definitely think the biscuits themselves are the standout. The blueberry and brown sugar biscuits were a sweet tooth's heaven. The cinnamon roll wasn't too sweet either and had great texture and basically melted in your mouth. I never knew about midtown bakery before midtown biscuits so I would definitely come back to check out their other items, while getting those biscuits!

I've been ordering their cakes for years, but I'm just now getting around to posting a review! I've…read moreonly ever ordered their cakes, so I can only speak to those, but they've always been wonderful. Last year, I ordered the Chocolate Mousse Cake for my sister's 40th birthday, and everyone raved about how beautiful the cake was and, of course, how delicious it tasted. I was really impressed by how light and airy the cake was while still having enough structure. Ordering and pickup were both a breeze, and the staff is always friendly. I'll definitely continue ordering from Ettore's in the future!

We went for lunch as a group of four, but only breakfast items were being served. The ordering…read moreprocess was confusing from the start. Two of us ordered food and began ordering drinks, but the woman at the counter told us she would take everyone's order first. After the other two ordered, we placed our drink orders. Unfortunately, one of the meals was never submitted to the kitchen. When we followed up, we were told it hadn't been paid for. We paid for it, and they prepared the meal. Overall, the experience was frustrating and disorganized. The woman taking the orders seemed overwhelmed and, unfortunately, not very competent at managing the orders. Food was just ok.

I order a banana cream pie and it was so delicious. Freeport Bakery never disappoints. You…read moredefinitely need to try this pie along with their pies, cakes, other baked goods.

Thanks to my Sacramento bestie Cam, the hits keep coming…read more She brought a slice of blackout cake and several other goodies to a recent girls' get together, and made me a fan. When I'm in the area, I'll have to stop by and visit to try all the other delights.