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    Rowena's

    3.3 (18 reviews)
    PriceyDesserts, Bakeries
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Such a nice treat. I love the zucchini bread and carrot jam! Best things to take when you're in need of a hostess gift!!

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    The best cakes and service - been using them for years and they deliver quality every time.

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    At the end of the tour we were given samples of the various cakes and their specialty jam, the carrot jam.

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    4.4(126 reviews)
    15.6 mi

    Back in town for JeepFest & our hotel's breakfast wasn't all that so when I mentioned to bestie…read morethat I would be hunting down a pastry while her and my godson were on their first beach cruise Saturday morning she asked me to wait so they could join me. I already knew this was my destination as I had been following them since they opened in VB. Upon our arrival we found the Cafe about a 1/4th of the way full so I had hopes for breakfast in a quiet setting. Even though there was a steady flow of traffic, we were able to dine in a relaxed setting without feeling rushed. I mention this because with it being a holiday weekend full of Jeepers, I fully expected them to be packed. The wait to order was too long as it left me staring at the pastry window so long I almost ordered one of everything however; I refrained from doing so but still bought 4 pastries, French toast & seasoned potatoes. Yes yes, alot of food for 1 person but I still had 2 days left in my visit and well, I have a thing for pastries. The pastries were: mango & passion fruit eclair, a pineapple muffin, lemon raspberry cake & profiteroles. I loved everything with the exception of the eclair. It wasn't anything against the eclair, it's just the mango/passionfruit mixture was just too passionate for my tastes. The muffin reminded me of my own homemade upside pineapple cake without all the brown sugar. It was light and buttery. The Lemon raspberry slice was delightful & not the least bit tart or too sweet. A mixture of both flavors without either one overpowering the other. The cake was super moist, perfect. The profiteroles were my favorite. They reminded me of that feeling I had the 1st time I tasted them while living in Italy. The choux perfectly baked and so delightfully light. The French toast was good enough without the side of syrup. The star for me of the breakfast items were the potatoes. I LOVED them. They were served HOT, seasoned just right with their insides softer that a baby bottom. I coulda just ordered 2 servings of those & bypassed the toast. All in all, well worth the wait. The folks were friendly, the Cafe clean and the seating plentiful and comfortable. I would recommend this place for both pastries & French toast & spuds.

    Lovely shop with a nice atmosphere. I only had a green tea that I then put over ice and it was…read moredelicious. Husband had a Americano and enjoyed it. Plenty of tables to do work and nice people working there. Love that you got a little biscotti with your drink.

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    pros: the pastries are unique and taste good. They are all pretty light and refreshing. The staff…read moreare kind and patient even after explaining what's in each pastry 16,000 times per day. It's family owned. The ambience is decent, nothing special. cons: The business hours suck and if you have a job you'll have a harder time visiting. Because it's family owned, they will just close whenever. Right now they are closed until the 21st of April. If you do make it in on a weekend, you'll have to be in line when they open to get anything good.

    Valentine's desserts at Krem Bakery & Cafe look amazing, and the verdict is sweet…read more We heard great things about this bakery and so wanted to check it out. They had a wide selection of flavors. The pastries seem to be on the slightly pricier side. Overall would recommend! I'd be interested to try more flavors & Ill definitely be back! FOOD: All the pastries were really good. They were beautifully presented baked to perfection. These are high quality pastries. I loved they had the perfect amount of sweetness where it wasnt overpowering. FYI: They have a lot of options to choose from & be ready to try something else off their menu. SERVICE: I was very impressed with service during my Visit. The Customer Service was excellent. You are genuinely greeted upon entrance. The front desk staff knew their stuff and definitely made everything sound even better as they explained their products.

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    4.5(204 reviews)
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    Angie's Bakery is one of my favorite spots for treats. Being a fan of Filipino food, it is one…read morethat never dissapoints. After Sophia and I ate lunch at nearby GuangDong Taste, we had to stop by to see what items they had in stock. Let's see how the visit went. They hardly had any customers inside so it was quicky and easy. They greeted us once we walked in and we immediately looked at what they had available. Staff was busy in the back with a few behind the counter. Sounds like a normal day here which is great. I actually had a few choices but decided to order some turon, which is a crispy banana fritter. I had it at a restaurant years ago and actually enjoyed. I actually didn't eat it until later where it lost its crispiness after being warmed up, but nonetheless it was delicious. Just enough banana inside and not too sweet from the brown sugar. Exactly the right amount for evening dessert. Great staff and great vibes all around here every time we come by. You know we'll be back again soon :)

    Visiting VB this week and was looking for Taho and found that they serve it here. Called to find…read moreout if they serve it all day or just a specific time -- ALL DAY! Went to try one, it was delicious but I wished it wasn't cold. Otherwise, it tasted great. I remember Taho to be warm and this wasn't. It's served in a small, plastic cup with either a straw or spoon (or both!). Place is clean. I also tried the Hopia baboy (could use a bit more filling), mini ensaymada (nice and soft), baked polvoron (love!) and cheese roll (love!). The girls behind the register were also very friendly and helpful (thank you!). Wanted to try the pandesitas (I hope I'm remembering correctly) but you have to pre-order and it has to be 6 dozen (cry). Maybe next time.

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    Prosperity Kitchen & Pantry

    4.5(145 reviews)
    17.6 mi
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    My husband and I were fortunate enough to run into a very kind lady who runs a flower shop in the…read moreVa. Beach area. We asked her for recommendations of local pastry shops. She told us of Prosperity Kitchen and Pantry. Upon entering I was instantly taken with the decor of live tropical plants, the abundance of comfortable seating areas and the array of sweet treats behind the counters. We ordered some humongous cookies and two cupcakes. The cupcake icing was delicious, but the cake portion was sadly a bit dry. The cookies were to die for!!!! If one is in search of a unique little pastry shop for breakfast or for an anytime treat, we highly recommend Prosperity Kitchen and Pantry!

    A bit of chaos. Our first time there. Didn't know if you seat yourself. Didn't know how to order…read more Didn't know what drinks were available. Snd at the end we were not sure if we were clearing our table or not. So it took us a few minutes walking around and trying to watch people. I'm still not sure if there were other things we could have ordered or if it is what you see if what they have for that day. We stood in line and that went very fast. Ordered the veggie slice and the marinara slice. When we got up to the register to pay she rang it up and said do you want anything else. Well I said do you have drinks available? You get to choose your tea. I absolutely love that. I got chamomile tea. But she should have asked if we would like something to drink or have a drink menu or something. There was just a disconnect with how this place works. And if it is your first time I'm clueless. The food was wonderful and they had plenty of ice water that you serve yourself. We were riding our bikes at the oceanfront so the nice cold water was great Pros and cons -Friendly staff, but not super informative -the food was wonderful, but not sure if that was the whole menu. -tea selection was good and my chamomile tea was wonderful, but I would have liked to have read a menu of what drinks were available. You known to make it easier for the person ordering. Inside and outside seating. And it was nice inside. Some of the seating outside had nice umbrellas. It does tend to get hot down at the oceanfront so I'm so thankful for all the different options. I want to go again but I want to go with a friend who will know how everything works

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    4.8(6 reviews)
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    Found them at East Beach Farmers Market that's open Saturdays 9-12. Never had heard of them before…read more They had several varieties to purchase on the table. I was most interested in the sourdough sliced loaf. They make in their commercial kitchen off Lynnhaven. After discussing purchased one. The loaf was pricey at $13. Great customer service and easy checkout by card. Had some when I got home and really enjoyed. However, was not wowed by the flavor either. It was fresh which was fantastic! I would consider trying them again.

    Anyone that knows me knows that I am forever in search of the perfect baguette. I do believe that I…read morehave come as close as possible without having to fly to Paris. This is my third visit to this artisanal bakery and I'm always amazed that there isn't a line out the door. All their products are freshly made on the premises. The bakery is always immaculate and the level of professionalism and friendliness of the staff is top notch. The owner, Brad, is always available to answer any questions you may have and is more than willing to share any baking secrets (follow them on instagram @topknotartisanbakery. Today's baguettes were still warm from the oven. As soon as I entered my vehicle, my six year old granddaughter asked me what smelled so good. When I showed her the baguettes, my husband said, "You know I'm not waiting till we get home." Everyone pulled off a chunk and dug right in. For me, the only thing missing was a pad of butter. So my fellow Yelpers and the VB community, what are you waiting for. Do yourself a favor and stop by for a loaf or two. There's plenty of choices to pick from and you won't regret it. There is no wrong choice.

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    Rigoletto Italian Bakery - This is what they say Death by Chocolate looks like?  In my opinion it is far from it!

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    3.8(347 reviews)
    18.3 mi
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    We have ordered delivery via a third-party app a few times now. Everything is very well packaged…read moreand labeled. The food has been great every time we have ordered. The chicken parm is awesome, as are the mozzarella sticks, cannoli, and calamari. Sorry not pictures we devoured it. Portions are large! I'm going to have to make a stop for a meal. Highly recommend!

    Amazing spot for Italian pastries, overall good food…read more My sister and I met her in laws Black Friday after a morning of shopping for the family. Needless to say we were starving and ready for some amazing meals. The overall food experiences was good, nothing unpleasant. I had the breaded chicken Alfredo which was ok. Nothing I'd drive all the way back to have. I also shared a appetizer of coconut shrimp with my sister and that was good. Again, nothing amazing but I was happy with what I had. Their pastries were amazing, those I'd come back for any time. I ordered the Limoncello, 2 rasberry limoncello, brownie cheesecake, salted caramel apple pies to go. All of them except the regular limoncello were gone the same night. Very happy with their desserts. The service was lack luster, I wasn't really pleased that they only brought out one pitcher of water and one small basket of bread for a table of 11. She barely came to the table and had to be asked for refills constantly. When I went up to ask for the pastries I wanted to pay for my meal and the pastries at the front but she made me wait and pay at the table, I was trying to get out of there sooner but that put me behind for my next engagement. The girls that worked the counter weren't meant just made you feel like you're inconveniencing them. Overall, I'd love to come back and try more of their pastries.

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