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    Rao's Bakery

    3.5 (385 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    April 2025 specials - 4/22/2025
    Jessica A.

    Super impressed with my visit to Rao's. I was greeted promptly as I walked in the door. I stopped mid track as I was blown away by the amount of goodness that slapped me in the face upon entering. I didn't want to leave. However staying would not be good either. I did not taste any of the lunch items however the dishes did look incredible. If they taste as good as they look, that's a win. I was here for THE CAKE! And the cake did not disappoint. There's so much to choose. If you're looking for cakes, pies petite fours or cheesecake, go here! I'll be back that's for sure.

    Orange cranberry and blueberry cream cheese muffins. Two Mini Cinnamon Roll
    Ivan R.

    Quick visit to Rao's for a late breakfast. Danya was my server. She greeted me when I came in and provided outstanding service. I ordered two breakfast wraps and a cinnamon roll. Service was great, with minimal delay. They have cakes, pies, cookies etc. Their pimento cheese is fantastic, and so are their coffee drinks. Restrooms are always clean, and they have outdoor seating if you prefer.

    Keylime pie slice & Strawberry Macaroons
    Jamie M.

    Sticking to the baked goods next time. Perhaps an off day for them, or they just got clobbered by a lunch rush. The sit down area was dirty. A lot of patrons were coming in to snag pre ordered Kings Cakes that were taking up the back register and corner of the store. I opted to start with lunch a full chicken salad sandwich on a croissant with chips and fruit cup. Chicken salad was just ok. Them panini pressing the croissant with the innards just made it look pitiful. Perhaps that's my own misunderstanding; and the croissant was more of a finger bite size, not a full. Again maybe user confusion. The chips were bottom of the bag, I have kids there is no hiding when this happens someone always isn't happy to receive them. I got a piece of key lime pie to go and some strawberry macaroons for my daughter (2 for $5). I'm a pie snob and this missed the mark on my favorite. It was very dense.

    Tea Choices
    Vikki H.

    I have driven by this place many times but never tried it. Also didn't know it's a bakery where I could sit in, order something, and enjoy there. That was good to know. The place was nice, clean, and pretty spacious. I came for a breakfast meet up so thought the place was fitting for that. Food-wise, I'm a tea drinker so was pleasantly surprised by their tea offerings. See photo. Usually, I would order a baked good or two to try but am doing a sugar detox/healthy thing right now so I opted for something more in line with that. The choice I went with was a whole wheat wrap and asked them to just make it with eggs and chicken. That's a huge plus for me to get something with that much protein. It came with a tomato salsa and thought everything tasted great together. Overall I enjoyed my experience and would like to come back and try their baked goods when I can have sugar again.

    Cooks
    Latreca W.

    The chicken salad at Rao's was fresh, clean and really good. However, I ordered the sugar cookies. I asked for them to give me individually wrapped cookies as I do not want them to stick together. They did not and the cookies were stacked on top each other and the frosting came off of some...melted on the back of others and the color was off. I think this is lazy of Rao's some pastries must be separate, individually wrapped or packed in a box different. This was lazy presentation and they need to change this because I for one could not give these unflavored bricks away. Wasted my money. Other than that, the I will continue to frequent Roa's because it is a nice place.

    Half Sandwich
    Jasmine N.

    Better service today! Also ordered a cake for my birthday in September. My mom and I were craving a sandwich but didn't want to find a Jimmy John's so I suggested Rao's and glad we came. We've been coming here since I can remember. The ambiance is usually pretty friendly. If you're hungry or have a sweet tooth- this place covers it!

    A little taste of their bakery
    Larry F.

    Rao's is a beloved community staple off Cypresswood, and for good reason. With its welcoming ambience, cozy atmosphere, and bold coffee, it's a local favorite that consistently draws me back. I usually come in focused on my morning coffee--especially their exclusive, robust 1941 Anniversary Blend--but their tempting pastry case makes discipline challenging, especially when I'm trying intermittent fasting. I'll admit, their chocolate chip cookies are dangerously good--perfectly sweet, chewy, and irresistible. And truthfully, there are mornings when the enticing aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wins me over, ending my fast a bit prematurely. Worth it? Absolutely. If you're looking for a reliable coffee spot, have a sweet tooth that refuses to be ignored, or just want an inviting place for your weekly gatherings, Rao's Bakery, Coffee, and Cafe is absolutely worth visiting. Now, back to enjoying my coffee--it's exactly the bold kick-start my morning needed.

    Cinnamon rolls
    Tara T.

    I had a great experience at this bakery. The service was great, my pecan cinnamon roll was amazing and my cappuccino was perfect. I'm visiting from Philadelphia and wanted to try some local spots. I'll definitely be returning.

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    There are no outlets for charging laptop/phones but has Wi-Fi & the chai gelato is GOATED

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    The coffee and pastries are the best! I have been here at least two times and will come for more!!

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    Love coming here to do work! Only a few outlets so you have to claim your spot. Plenty of parking. I love the affogato!

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    Love this place! Try the layered strawberry (I don't know if they're shortcakes or Napoleons but you can't miss them!!!!

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    Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe

    3.9
    (60 reviews)
    10.8 mi
    Women-owned & operated
    Vegan friendly

    Best French Vanilla cake award goes to Dessert Gallery! My…read moregoodness it's delicious! Beautiful dessert cafe. Great service, and the treats are just over the top good! So glad this place is in the woodlands. Cupcakes are a must try too. So fresh, and the icing is some of the best you will ever eat. Planning on being a regular here for all of my special occasion needs!

    I drove out here specifically to redeem a free classic cakeball or signature truffle using their…read morerewards program. I don't come often because parking is always a nightmare, and tonight was no exception. When I showed them the app, the staff seemed confused on how to do a redemption. So they had to call the owner for help. The owner apparently told them not to honor the redemption because they were in the process of switching rewards program platforms, and what used to be a 50‑point reward was going to be a 300‑point reward. The staff said my points would transfer eventually, but I only will have 63 -- not enough under the new system. Hey, I'm no entrepreneur. But I am a customer who eats out all the time. And to me this is a textbook example of an owner who doesn't get customer service. I drove all the way there, dealt with the parking, and came specifically to redeem a reward that still showed as valid in their app. It's not my fault their system hadn't switched over yet. These cakeball and truffle treats are only the size of a donut hole. It's not one of their higher end desserts. The obvious right move would've been to honor the reward and give the customer the treat. But nope. They chose the stingy route instead. And with that one decision, they lost another customer. Congrats and enjoy your cakeballs.

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    Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe
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    Anna's Bakery

    4.2
    (15 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    I searched for a local Asian bakery using Copilot AI near my parent's home in Houston because we…read morelive in Dallas. This was our first time ordering here. Ordered this Chinese-styled birthday cake over the phone on Wed for pick up on Saturday for a special birthday celebration for my dad. I described what we were seeking and she understood exactly what we wanted. It was ready and in a pretty sturdy box with birthday candles and a plastic cake knife. It had strawberries, grapes, canned peaches and kiwi. It was absolutely delicious and fed 14 adults for $52 and worth it. We would definitely order another from here as we saw so many other delicious cakes in the display when we went to pick up ours.

    Haven't been to North Golden Sun Plaza in years. I thought to get some sweets while waiting on a…read morefriend at Bon KBBQ. I remember Six Ping Bakery at this mall. Then, I found out it's replaced by Anna's Bakery. I ordered a few pastries and had a very high expectation. I ate one of the egg custards from the buy 2 get one free tray. It tasted like a butter cookie crust with egg flavored something filling. I can't make out of the ingredients. Not custard not pudding. I sure don't like it. I bought other pastries and hoped they taste good. I went home to eat the layered cake. It's lightly sweet, which I liked. It also came in a cute gift box. The presentation was decent. As I was eating the Strawberry Cheesecake, I bit into a foreign object in the cream filling. It had chewy texture and definitely not cheese. I don't come to this part of town often. I just wanted to say that I am glad there is a bakery at this mall.

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    Lot of cake selection
    Lot of cake selection
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    Smallcakes - Spring

    3.9
    (107 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    It's been a while since I paid a visit to Smallcakes. Last time was almost five years ago in Orange…read moreCountry, California, so coming by on a Sunday afternoon for a cupcake to-go was definitely a nice treat. There were so many flavors to choose from, but I tend to gravitate towards non-chocolate flavors so I was able to "eliminate" half of the options with ease. The Pink Vanilla grabbed my eyes immediately, as it was generously frosted and coated with bright pink sprinkles. Perfect! My cupcake held up for the entirety of the short ride home. Even though the cupcake seemed "large" (measured around 150 grams, about 480 calories) it was the perfect size for me---the cake portion was super soft, and there was plenty of frosting to balance out the cake. Now that I'm back in the States after spending a significant time abroad, I am looking forward to have cupcakes like the ones at Smallcakes on a more frequent basis!

    Very disappointed. Our red velvet cupcake was dry and the icing had an odd flavor. It is my…read moredaughter's favorite type of cake and she knows what it should taste like. She took a tiny bite and then asked to swap it for something else. The staff person snickered and was rude. She said no exchanges or returns because it's food. Did not ask what the issue was or why we were unhappy. We just threw the cupcake out. At a minimum she could have asked what the issue was or apologized that we were unhappy. While we were there the staff person was also playing her music loudly on her phone.

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    Dubai Chocolate Cupcake
    Dubai Chocolate Cupcake
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    Lemon drop cupcake
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    Common Bond Bistro & Bakery - City Place

    Common Bond Bistro & Bakery - City Place

    3.9
    (339 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$

    Slightly different and much bigger in size than the Common Bond bistros I have seen…read more It has a full service bar with bar stools and everything. There are plenty tables and chairs for large groups. And sofas ( not in good condition at all... but sofas .. yes)... ya... big ones length wise. Pretty noisy actually. Good noise. Cheerful sharing while chilling over drinks and pastries - that kind of noise. Have been craving for fries lately and when I saw Common Bond, was very excited but they didn't carry the thick truffle fries which I was so fond of in the other Common Bond. Still, it was good fries and the staff was very friendly.... many high schoolers doing a summer job so they are super nice. They have a rewards program running - once registered, $spent is $earned in points which can be redeemed later. Staff was friendly and seemed like some of them were high schoolers or sort of, doing summer jobs so they were extra courteous and cautious - it was very much appreciated The fresh pastries were inviting and they had a big menu of other eats too. For me Common Bond and their specialty small dessert cakes went hand in hand. And this bakery did keep up that reputation- they had some sumptuous looking mini cakes. Definitely worth a visit.

    I went to common bond because I was in the area. Had a taste for something sweet. I'm glad I went,…read morethey had happy hour with half off pastries. I got a lemon glazed cookie which was amazing. Also a loaf of sourdough that made great breakfast sandwiches the next morning. Also got a confetti cookie and brownie. Very happy with every selection and pleasantly surprised that all of this was half off.

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    Coffee Bar
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    Almond Croissant
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    Veracruz Bakery

    Veracruz Bakery

    3.8
    (18 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    We went into this bakery to check them out since they're very close to where we live. We could…read morehear a lot of people, and children, talking in the back, and we stayed there for about five minutes checking everything out and no one ever came out to greet or help us, so we left. I'm curious if the amount of breads we saw actually sell, because it seemed like an obscene amount to sell through and still be fresh. We won't ever be going back.

    Small little bakery in Spring right off 2920. I had a late…read morenight craving of sweet bread and Veracruz Bakery was the only one open late (9pm). I had a couple dollar bills and sped to it before closing, did get cuernitos, cinnamon cookies, and my all time-fave conchas. The conchas were my favorite by far, the cinnamon cookies very powdery, sugary and dusty which is just the way I like it, the cuernitos however I was a little disappointed since they were rally hard even the center with the yellow which is my favorite part. It could be that I did get 2 out of the last 3 they had but I felt they were a little too small and hard for my comfort. The employee was direct and on the mission to check me out which I can understand when there is only 15 minutes until closing time OR perhaps the fact that there was a misfortunate " language barrier" which there wasn't but I like to believe that people miss that I too speak Spanish. The prices were a little higher than I typically pay at a Mexican bakery but I still managed to pay with the cash I had in hand. I will stop by one more time and give them another chance, when you make a late night trip close to closing you get slim pickin's and will come at a more reasonable time.

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    Galletas de nuez
    They have a lot of varieties to choose from.
    They have a lot of varieties to choose from.
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