We were visiting downtown Midland and the Tridge when we came upon Iron Dame. A…read moreFrench-European-style bakery in a small city? Not something that you see too often so we decided to stop by to take a look. It was within an hour of them closing and unfortunately many of the pastries were already sold out. Still, they had a couple of croissants that looked absolutely delicious and we couldn't resist picking some up. In addition to pastries, they also sell coffee and, interestingly enough, milk tea and boba (popping type only I think). I can easily imagine sitting outside, sipping on a drink and nibbling on a pastry. Raspberry Vol au Vent ($5) - Woah, just look at those layers on this pastry. So well defined with crisp, buttery puff pastry layers that are easy to pull apart. This one is filled with a raspberry jam and adorned with a single fresh raspberry in the center. They don't skimp on the jam here - it's absolutely loaded up. The jam is tangy, sweet, and delicious. It's filled with fresh and crunchy raspberry seeds and a brightness that is welcome. (5/5) Bacon & Havarti Croissant ($6) - Other places might put a single thin slice of bacon and cheese inside - Iron Dame fills it chock full with meat and cheese. Salty, savory, umami, everything you could want from a savory croissant. Since there's so much filling, it compresses the croissant dough along the edges making it chewier and more bready, yet still retaining a bit of flakiness. (5/5) Pain Au Chocolat ($5) - The lamination on this pastry isn't nearly as good - the layers are on the thicker side with smaller air bubbles. Definitely more bready than flaky. I'm not sure what happened to this pastry - the pictures on their website shows very well defined layers but this one was anything but. Two batons of chocolate are inserted inside, giving sweetness and richness. I wasn't able to eat this until the following day - since I couldn't eat it fresh, I won't include it in my overall rating. This particular pastry is something around a 3/5 though. It looks like they don't have a set menu (at least not what I can see from their website), so I would definitely drop by with an open mind to see what they are offering that day! I would come here again if I lived in Midland or if I was in the area. Yum! Bathrooms - Single unisex room. Overall rating of the food this visit: 5/5

The chocolate croissant was delicious! Lots of other treats that we'll have to sample another dayread more

This was one of the best cupcakes I have had. The balance of flavor and sweetness was perfect and…read morethe selection was vast! This was on our must visit list when stopping in town and it lived up to that expectation. Service was quick as we selected a cupcake and some other chocolate covered treats. There are some tables outside where we enjoyed our dessert.

So many decisions here! From like a gazillion large cupcakes to macaroons to gelato for humans and…read morea variety of homemade treats for our dogs! Mr. Blue approved of the peanut butter cupcakes and bacon flavored cookies! We all loved the Quattro Leches and the chocolate with buttercream and chocolate Grenache cupcakes. Thumbs up! And no pictures because we ate them all!

My goodness too many DELICIOUS treats and goodies in one place! It was so hard to not go overboard!…read moreService was great and staff is very helpful. Area is clean and well stocked with all kinds of items including baked goods, teas, noodles and a variety of other items to satisfy any palate!

Despite our substantial lunches, we were still tempted by the baked offerings at Zehnder's Bakery…read more The selection is huge, so we first lapped the store before making any final selections. We were greeted with different loaves of bread, sliced and bagged; I had eyes only for Stollen bread. Other baked goods, seasonings, jams, salad dressings, and more were there. My friend and I both ended up at the bakery case, where we picked out some treats. I ended up with cherry and apple fritters and a pineapple hand pie. The fritters were okay; I had one at the end of the day and thought it was a bit stale. The pastry for the hand pie was a bit more like shortbread than pie dough so not to my taste. However, the staff at the bakery counter were friendly and helpful. The place was buzzing but they worked quickly to accommodate all of us, even the undecided.

The donuts are amazing. I would definitely visit again when I'm in the area. The donuts were fresh…read moreand the staff was very friendly.

I picked up a cake from there today and it was fabulous moist and fluffy the icing is to die for my…read moremom and her friends devoured most of it before the party was even over I would most definitely recommend this bakery to any and everybody the service is awesome the selection is great one of my favorite places for baked goods

I rode my motorcycle 40 minutes to check out Max's Donut Shop after seeing their mouthwatering…read morephotos online. I pictured myself sitting at a counter with a hot cup of coffee and a fresh donut. Unfortunately, the reality didn't match the photos. The shop itself is a bit dingy and dim, and the counter shown in pictures was blocked with boxes and plastic--no place to sit. I arrived before 11 AM on a Friday and the selection was already pretty picked over. The one worker got swamped when a crowd came in, and the tight space made the whole experience feel rushed. I ordered two donuts (cheap, which was nice), but they were tossed in a bag together with no divider, so the frosting stuck together which made it a pain to get them out of the bag to eat. No napkins were given. Fortunately, I remembered to ask for some. One donut was chocolate with sprinkles, the other had buttercream filling with white frosting. Both were decent, nothing amazing. I tried to sit outside, but the chairs were old and dirty. They looked liked they came from an old elementary school. To top it off, someone came up trying to sell me a "$600" motorcycle helmet for $100. I decided to make a quick exit. If I lived nearby, I might grab a dozen to-go, but it's not worth a special trip. Just average overall.

Donuts are great.... when they are open. Today is the 4th time I have driven all the way over there…read moreonly to find " sorry we closed". Each time was during posted business hours. Never again.

The most amazing hidden gem in Saginaw! All of their menu items are fantastic, homemade recipes and…read moremade with love. The brunch is top notch... personal favorites are the avocado toast and Egg Benedict's. Their service is always 10/10 even being a counter service restaurant. The ambiance is chill and cozy with tables and couches, board games and a small gift shop it's perfect for families or a sweet date night (bonus - there's a bar inside for an amazing cocktail to go with your meal).

Fun place that is great for a quick bite or to spend an afternoon playing board games. Excellent…read morefood. Market burger was top notch, as well as the fries.

We travel to the UP a couple times every year and try to hit a new Pasty restaurant on every trip;…read morewe've certainly had our share. The pasties from the Pasty Haus can stand up to any of the UP efforts! Great crust, large cubes of veggies and chunks of meat, perfectly seasoned, and above all, not dry! They also offer unique combinations such as their Philly Steak pasty, which was a nice departure from a standard pasty. Vegan pasties are also available. They're only 30 miles away, so we'll definitely return!

I ordered the yummiest blueberry boba milk tea here. The first sip was a little bit of a shock to…read moremy system, but after that it was like a drug and I could not stop drinking it. The only criticism I have for this location is that they only offer one size drink, and it's not nearly big enough. Please offer multiple sizes! We were told it was a 45-minute wait for pastys and we just couldn't wait that long, so maybe also having the hot food ready would be a good idea. Still, the milk, tea and boba was amazing and I meant to come back by on our way out and try some more flavors but I got distracted. I would definitely return here and recommend you try one of their many great flavors of boba drinks.

At first I seen the price of the cinnamon rolls and said "we got cinnamon rolls at home" but after…read morereading more flavors I caved and never thought I'd spend $50 on cinnamon rolls. The cinnamon rolls lasted us all week and were more delicious the next day. I always tell my husband we need to make a trip out there and get a bunch to take home.

While I haven't visited, I've had the opportunity to try a Raspberry Lemon cinnamon roll purchased…read moreat Nino Salvaggio. And it was amazing. Not too sweet. The perfect balance of flavors. I traditionally don't care for buttercream. But Cinnamom definitely has it figured out. The result: A dance party in your mouth! Definitely can't wait to try other flavors.

Absolutely beautiful cookies, like little pieces of artwork! And packaged so nicely! Chefs kiss @…read moreFlourish Bakery!!

From the owner: Custom decorated sugar cookies creations that taste amazing!read more

This is one of those Jewels! off the beaten path kinda cafe.. The food is amazing the portions are…read morehuge and pricing i think is a little low for the quality and size you get. The owner is passionate about what she does.. Everything is hand made from bread, muffins, to sandwiches and all things in-between sourced directly from local farmers. which we all know the better the ingredients better the food.. As a family ran business the owner focuses on quality of food and great service! The quaint, and quintessential "norman" like atmosphere, you get as you walk in. there is a smile and a heart-filled greeting waiting to making feel like home. I was taken back by everything it was an amazing experience! I know saying this about a restaurant is a little off. BUT I was having a bit of a bad day driving back home to Indiana, like a 5 hr drive.. And I got hungry seeing a sign out front and sick of fast food I stopped for a bite. As I said before, they greeted me with a smile and a warm hello.. Giving me a tall glass of lemonade started making my bad day better.. The food I ordered was outstanding. Fresh veggies and homemade hamburger seasoned just perfect. "With homemade battered mushrooms" Was truly a great experience.. I could not ask for anything more.. This is a must stop or even worth the drive to get to it! Made me feel like I was at the family's house I do like! "LMAO"

If you blink you'll miss it, so keep your eyes open for this amazing mom and pop bakery that will…read morefill your belly's for an entire day! The portions are like being fed by a southern grandma! And the quality of food is the same. Will not be disappointed! We stop every year that we travel for hunting and look forward to it. Not a fancy place, but the focus is on quality and connecting to their customers. And can I recommend the breakfast, wow!!!!