I've lived in the Fredericksburg community since 1990, and I've been a regular customer since then…read more Not only is all of their bakery goods the best in our city, I'll wager that they are in the top three bakeries in Virginia! They've been in business for over two generations, and all of the ladies who work there are extremely friendly and they go above and beyond to provide outstanding customer service! I'm 70 years old, and if I were younger I would love to work there. They're doing it "ALL right" to still be in a thriving bakery business in our struggling times. I get my holiday orders in early, and once you become a regular customer you'll understand why! They work endlessly to make sure that they have taken care of their customers wants and needs long before Christmas Eve. They close the bakery from the afternoon on Christmas Eve, and they stay closed until after the New Year! We all realize how important it is for their staff to enjoy the holidays with their own families and friends, so we make sure that we're set with our bakery orders and needs before Christmas Eve. We'll be in line and happily waiting for them to open their doors again after the New Year! Thank you for the years of kindness and quality baked goods, coupled with outstanding customer service and hospitality In our community! Sincerely from, Kimberly Ann Hall

Came in right after opening and this place was amazing! Amazing customer service for so early in…read morethe morning, smelled fantastic and was fully stocked with fresh pastry, helped me pick out ones to bring for my coworkers, very welcoming, I could go on forever. Cant recommend enough. Plus, donuts are so soft and pillowy.

Absolutely -- here's a polished Yelp version that keeps your personality and enthusiasm while…read moremaking the experience flow more naturally: I finally made my first trip to Paris Baguette the other day while I was out on a bank run for work, and I'm so glad I stopped in! I've heard such great things and have seen some of their gorgeous pastries before, so this has been on my "must try" list for quite some time. The moment I walked in, I was impressed. The space feels so open, bright, and elevated, and then you see the huge glass cases filled with what feels like ENDLESS options. Seriously, some of the most beautiful pastries and cakes I've seen in the Fredericksburg area. There were so many choices I didn't even know where to start! My immediate thought was, "Where was this place before my son's 10th birthday?!" It can be difficult around Fredericksburg to find a beautifully decorated cake that also looks delicious without having to place a custom order far in advance. Their Celebration Cake and Rainbow Cake immediately caught my eye, and I absolutely would have considered one for his birthday. Now that I know they're here, there's always next year! For my first visit, I decided on the grilled cheese and Flaky Frank and asked for them toasted to go. The grilled cheese could have used just a little longer in the toaster because the cheese wasn't quite as melty in the center as I would have liked, but that first bite was SO crispy and delicious that I immediately knew I'd be back for another. Anything made with sourdough already has my attention, but a sourdough grilled cheese with cheese melted and toasted on TOP of the bread too?! That's a whole different level of heaven. This will 100% be a repeat order for me. The Flaky Frank was more of a miss for my personal taste. I had actually seen someone order one before and thought it looked delicious, which is one of the reasons I chose it. I'm not sure if it was the hot dog, the croissant, or simply the combination of the two, but it was very rich and had a particular flavor that just didn't agree with me. I only made it through a couple of bites. That being said, some of their other hot dog options looked AMAZING, especially the ones topped with different sauces, so I'd still be willing to try another variety. Overall, my first visit absolutely lived up to the hype. The selection alone makes you want to come back just to work your way through the cases. Between the pastries, breads, savory options, and gorgeous cakes, I already know this won't be my last visit. And that grilled cheese? I'm definitely coming back for you. I kept the Flaky Frank feedback honest without letting it overshadow how much you enjoyed the overall experience.

Tasty, but, not too tasty. Clearly mass produced pastries but what are you to expect…read more I was greeted by a deelightful Sysco supplied, Bridor ready-to-bake Raspberry Cheesecake Style danish. Hmm... I got the Almond Croissant, quite yummy

Pounds Bakery did an amazing job with my cake for my wine launch. They were attentive and the cake…read morewas delicious. 10/10.. everyone loved the cake and talked about how beautiful it was.

I had an event this past weekend to celebrate my mother's 100th birthday. She was the talk of the…read moreparty. The second item that was the talk of the party was the awesome cake from Pounds Bakery. I am still receiving calls from the guest asking me where I purchased the cake. The presentation drew you in, it was absolutely beautiful. The best part of the cake was the taste. The topic of conversation for a while was centered around how good the cake tasted. Everyone agreed it was the best cake they had ever tasted. I did not have any cake left over. I must also mention the excellent and timely service. I am looking forward to another reason to order a cake from Pounds Bakery. The Best!!!!!

Super tasty. The staff were extremely attentive and patient . The donuts wetr super fresh, made to…read moreorder.. Would definitely recommend.

Duck Donuts is a tasty unique experience! It has a friendly atmosphere and amazing smells! They…read morehave many customized donuts to pick from or you can even make your own. Don't forget an iced or hot coffee to enjoy that donut. The French Toast and Strawberry Shortcake are some of our favorites!

I found treasure!! I was in need of a treat and Eileen's delivered!! This almond coffee cake was…read moredelectable!! So moist and could not tell it was gluten-free! I was blessed by the sweet man who helped me find this delicious treasure! He was so kind and I loved the story about his dyslexic grandmother!!

I have been going to Eileens on/off for 20+ years. I remember when they first started out in the…read moreoriginal location. The service was amazing, food delicious and variety of fresh baked goods daily. Fast forward, today, the service is lack luster at best, choices are few and the smell in the old building leaves a lot to be desired. In addition, I went in yesterday and noticed that they have started adding 15% service charge to all checks. Unsure why, but that is their right. But mind you this is in addition to the tip jar at the register. I ordered a chicken salad sandwich to go and it was $12.50 (no chips, sides or pickle) plus the 15% and standard taxes. I paid $16. and change. Not worth it to me, and especially considering the service. The staff seemed like I was bothering her and I was an inconvenience. I am passionate about supporting small local owned businesses vs chains but I will take my business elsewhere going forward. I do wish them the best but I did notice I was the only person there at 11:30 AM.

Tried these for the first time. They were delicious . The lemon Raspberry was my favorite. Jill is…read morea great Macaron maker. They were soft with a perfect crisp outer layer and the flavor combos nicely compliment each other. From what I have seen she makes a bunch of flavors and takes custom flavor orders. Her packaging is so cute too.

Amazing flavors! I have tried several flavors. I love fruity pebbles and cookies and cream. So…read moredelicious!

Delicious 10/10 very fresh. The perfect sweet treat or cheat day. Would recommend these over any…read morestore (Wawa, Krispy Kreme, Walmart, etc) or fast food option like Dunkin. If you have the craving... make the trip! You won't be disappointed. (: Staff were witty, fast, & sweet.

It's been a month since I've visited here and I find myself still talking about these. Most donuts…read morehere are slightly larger than my fist (my glove size is M) and only cost $1.95. The ones I tried were the yeast type of donut and had a terrific consistency being soft and not too dense. Also tried an apple fritter that was almost twice as large as the donuts. The highlight were the croissant donuts. They were layers of buttery, flaky dough in a square format. I've tried the ones from Dominic Ansel when the cronut was at its peak and I prefer the Freddy version. I found the ones with the drizzle on them to be better. If you can't commit to a whole cronut you can get cronut bites for 25 cents each!

I recently had an issue when purchasing two gift cards at Rita's where the total was mistakenly…read morecalculated incorrectly. Initially, I left a frustrated review--but I truly appreciate the way this situation was handled afterward. Michele, the owner, went above and beyond to make things right. She personally reached out, corrected the error, and even took the time to call and both clarify and apologize. That level of customer service really stood out to me and made a big difference. Mistakes can happen anywhere, but it's how a business responds that matters most. I'm very impressed with the care and professionalism shown, and I'll definitely continue to support this Rita's location. Thank you for making it right!

The thing I love about Rita's is that they are very consistent. The item choices are tasty. I like…read morethat they have their seasonal items too. It's a good sign that Rita's has customers at many hours throughout the day. This Rita's is relatively popular but has a terrible location for when it gets busy. The parking lot can be hectic and tight and people overflow quickly into the parking lot, at times, when it's only slightly busy. Also, I've gone a couple times during a rush (unintentionally) and there has often been one person working so it would move very slowly. Makes sense but I'm surprised the owner hasn't looked at data to analyze the busiest times and I don't even know if the workers have relayed information about the busy hours. I've avoided this locations several times when I see it's slightly busy and there's one worker. It always just gets worse with the wait time from that point on. The service is friendly and there are a few outdoor tables to eat your delicious choice at. The ambiance is nice but it can get very crowded quickly. I love their rewards app and I'll admit it gets me to go back some times.