Called late in the week for a red velvet birthday cake for my husband that Wednesday and Tiffany's…read moreBakery was happy to take the order. Followed my instructions exactly and gave me a choice of half payment or full payment at the time of the order. Picking up was easy easy and I picked up a scoop of amaretto cherry ice cream (my favorite flavor ever) for my drive home. They have the same brand of ice cream as Rocky Mountain Chocolate!! They also sell slices of cake and lots of pastries which will require future visits!

My wedding cake was the talk of the night. This was the best cake I've ever had. The owner was very…read morehelpful. I will definitely order more cakes from here.

These were some of the driest desserts I have ever had. The sugar cookie was hard as a rock,…read morecrunchy and flavorless. The Pecan Tassie was a rip off, $1.75 for a mouthful of dry crust. The Carrot Cake was topped with a bright orange whipped frosting, would not recommend any of the desserts to my worst enemy.

They delivered AMAZING cupcakes and a beautiful cake for my house party. The cake was light and…read morefluffy, and the icing was perfect. Great taste and brilliant colors!

Wow--this is a quick review to match the quickness of the service…read more I stopped by Breads of Fairlawn this morning, just two days before Christmas. Parking was easy, and the door was wide open when I arrived around 9:00 a.m. The line wasn't too long, which was impressive given the timing. As I waited, I noticed one of the many signs stating cash or check only--uh oh. I rummaged through my purse and managed to come up with $8.00. Whew! Just enough for what I was hoping for: a loaf of sourdough. I love sourdough. Mine was a complete failure back when everyone else mastered it during the COVID era. Since my husband is gluten-free, bread has mostly disappeared from our home, and when I do buy it, I usually choose small half-loaves for the freezer. But with Christmas here, I decided to treat myself to a full, good-tasting loaf--and I found exactly that. The sourdough loaf was $7.00, and they offered to slice it at no extra charge. I was also offered samples (which I happily accepted). I tried the Parmesan-crusted onion bread and immediately understood the hype. The crust was chewy, the cheese flavorful, and there was a subtle onion finish--perfect for snacking on the way home without dipping into my new loaf. Once home, I tried the sourdough. The end piece is always my favorite test bite, and it did not disappoint. The shop itself is cozy but efficient, easy to get in and out of, and conveniently located near Route 18. The aroma of fresh bread was divine, and the staff was fun, friendly, and incredibly helpful--even with the steady flow of customers picking up holiday goodies. I also learned they accept Venmo and Zelle, which is great to know for next time. They even offered me a calendar of their daily bread specials, and I noticed that sourdough is one of their regular daily offerings--very good to know. I'm really looking forward to going back.

Fastest ever review except I need 85 characters…read more No place will ever be better for bread but Breads!

I like it because they have a lot of toppings and you actually put the toppings on yourself. The…read moreonly downside is that if you don't eat dairy ice cream, your options are very limited as far as nondairy. The non-dairy flavors were limited to sorbets. I would definitely come back. Service was excellent, and the girls behind the counter are really nice. You can also sample both flavors before.

Finally got around to stopping in for a cold cup of frozen yogurt. It's a self-serve model with a…read morefew surprises as far as frozen yogurt goes. It is very kid friendly and more geared towards families with little ones. After filling your cup (or tub in my case) you get to get it smothered in your choice of toppings. It's a solid option in the Fairlawn area for frozen treats.

Exceptional staff and service!…read more If you're in Akron you should definitely hit them up!!

I stopped at Sweet Mary's Bakery for the first time and had a great experience…read more It's a little shop with baked goods and coffee. Seating is limited because it is a small location but they had a few seats in the front window. The staff was friendly and answered all my questions about the Gluten free options and coffee. They have a separate display case for gluten free treats and also had some in the cold box.

Terrible, terrible service…read more I went into the store, midday, and was the only customer in the place. I had my infant daughter in her car seat with me. The single employee there was quite rude to me, and seemed very annoyed that I was there. I placed my order, and got very short answers from the employee. Again, it seemed as if this employee was annoyed I was even there. I didn't see the employee was his hands. He didn't wear gloves or use tongs/tissue paper to pick out my items- just bare hands. When it was time to pay, I inserted my card into the machine. The machine must've been acting up, as the transaction was taking a bit longer than normal. The employee said "I CANNOT LET YOU LEAVE UNTIL THE MERCHANT RECEIPT PRINTS." Ok, I understand the importance of receipts. However, those choice of words were a big issue to me. "I cannot let you leave" can be very triggering to some people. Like holding someone hostage... Not great customer service. Once the receipt printed, I asked the employee if the store had any bags (to help carry my two boxes.) The employee quickly said nope, turned around and walked away (maybe into the kitchen) out of my sight. He didn't say thank you or bye or anything. The whole reason I was asking for a bag was bc I had to carry both boxes as well as my daughter in her car seat out the door. It was hard to juggle it and keep the store door open. It would've been nice had the employee offered help- but he quickly disappeared before I could even ask for help. Again, poor customer service. The only reason I even gave it 1 star was for the brownies I purchased. The brownies are really good- although I'm not even sure they make them. Needless to say, I won't be going back. I felt very unwelcome and almost unsafe with the very few words that were actually spoken to me.

I used to frequent the Cuyahoga Falls location before it moved to Tallmadge because it was right…read moredown the street and the cupcakes are delicious. I work out this way now and decided to get cupcakes for a special occasion at work. I ordered last minute and the gentleman on the phone was rightfully noncommittal to anything other than his usual flavors. I wanted 3 s'mores but he said he couldn't do that. I was a little disappointed. Anyways, paid over the phone and showed up the next morning. He had made the s'mores. I didn't expect it and it was a nice surprise. My coworkers loved them. Thanks for going above and beyond despite my lack of planning.

It could have been better…read more I had been to Café Arnone a few years ago when we first moved to Akron and remembered it fondly, so I suggested it when meeting a friend for coffee last week. When I arrived around 1:00 pm, the café was quiet. There was no one at the counter, so I walked around to find someone and ask where to sit since the space has more of a café feel on one end and a wine-bar feel on the other. I was told to order at the counter and sit anywhere. I sat in the front area to wait for my friend. Once she arrived, we went up to order. I asked about a menu and was pointed to a sign on the counter. Since it was my first visit in a while, I asked the employee what she recommended, and she flipped the sign to a breakfast sandwich called The Sal. I ordered that. I then had to ask about beverages, as none were mentioned. I only wanted water and was directed to a carafe on the counter to serve myself. Our food came out within a few minutes. The presentation was a little disappointing. I chose the vegetable side, which turned out to be two carrot sticks and two celery sticks lying in a small puddle of water. The sandwich looked good, but when I took my first bite, it was overwhelmingly salty. I understand bacon is salty, but this tasted like an excessive amount of salt had been added. After a second bite, I brought it back to the register and asked if it could be replaced, which they did. My disappointment wasn't so much in the mistake, but in the lack of acknowledgment--there was no apology and no follow-up to ask if the replacement was better. The restaurant wasn't busy, and while I'm sure they have many regulars, the lack of greeting when I walked in and the lack of follow-up stood out to me. I did appreciate the wall of ancestors--it was a nice touch--but overall the service felt disengaged. Maybe it was an off day, or perhaps inexperience from a young staff. I may try again in the future, but this visit fell short of expectations.

I was in Akron area and saw this place so I decided I wanted a slice of pizza. I walked in and saw…read morea food counter. No one was there so I walked to the bar area up front. Still no one there. After a few minutes, someone came out. I ordered the pepperoni pizza. It came in square piece. The dough was thick. I can't say it was anything special, but it tasted OK. Sauce, cheese and dough seemed fresh. I thought it was expensive for the smaller size of it. I'll have to try their other offerings next time I'm around.

Fat T's cookies are the best. They will be missed. Four the Love of Chocolate & Here we go Brownies…read moreare my favotites

Yummy! Delicious! These cookies are so BIG you will want to split one with another person. Fat T's…read morecookies come in a variety of flavors, and there are seasonal ones too. The kiosk at Northside Marketplace has both cookies and brownies. In addition to this location, there is a website where cookies can be ordered. Local Acme Fresh Market locations also carry Fat T's cookies. Now, back to the cookies.......amazing! These cookies are stuffed with goodness. Very unique! Worth it!

My family is always on the lookout for new places to eat, so when we were out for a family night at…read morethe Summit Mall in Fairlawn, Ohio, we decided to give BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse a try. It ended up being such a pleasant surprise. We all went for the $13 Pizookie Meal Deal, which felt like a great value--an entrée plus a personal Pizookie dessert. If you've never had one, a Pizookie is basically a warm, gooey cookie cake with ice cream on top, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. My wife, my son, and I all ordered the All American Smash Burger. The two smashed patties, the melted American cheese, the signature sauce--it all came together so well, and the fries hit the spot. My daughter went a different route and got the Southern Fried Chicken, and she couldn't stop talking about how good it was. The pepper cream gravy and the corn and red pepper succotash really added something special. Not only was the food delicious, but our server was genuinely kind and attentive. Little things--like checking in at the right times and making sure we had everything we needed--made the meal feel even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was comfortable too: lively enough to feel fun, but not so loud that we couldn't talk and enjoy each other's company. Overall, our visit to BJ's turned into one of those unexpectedly great family meals. We'd happily go back, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty, relaxed dining experience.

Average. Services made us wait to give us drink orders before doing the food. That set us back and…read moreno one was happy about the long wait. Our drinks took or 30 minutes and came when I was done with my meal, again disappointed. The drink was all ice and even then only half filled the glass.