Couldn't leave Nashville without trying their famous 100 layer donuts. We got the Chocolate peanut…read morebutter flavor, and man was it yummy. The donut base was so light and fluffy. It was not as sweet as I thought it was going to be, which was a good thing. The peanut butter cream and chocolate ganache on top were the perfect toppings.

Five Daughters is a cute spot for a pretty good donut…read more This location is takeout only, but the center area of The Factory has some tables and chairs. The shop is cutesy with pink walls and a little social media worthy photo op on one of the walls. Lines are hit or miss. I either walk by and nobody is there or it's a long line. I can't say service at this location has ever been noteworthy. It's more just moving people through the line. They offer mini and regular sized donuts. I love, love, love that they offer mini donuts. I've never been a big fan of their donuts, but the winter donuts may have changed my mind. My favorites have been Sugar Cookie and Gingerbread Latte. I enjoyed the buttery, flaky layers. I also grabbed an iced sugar cookie and that was delicious. For drinks they offer coffees and a case with sparkling waters, juice, and canned coffee. Five Daughters is worth a try if you find yourself near a location.

Today was my second visit to Franklin Bakehouse, and it instantly reminded me why I loved it so…read moremuch the first time, years ago, when I came for brunch with a friend. The staff were patient and helpful as I asked questions and considered all my options. I had forgotten that they brew Nashville's own 8&R spresso!! Their 16oz drinks come with four shots - coffee lovers like me will appreciate the strength! Most of their syrups are Monin, I think maybe I saw 1 housemade. What really sets this place apart is the charming farmer's market-style vibe. Besides food, coffee and fresh-baked pastries, they offer their own delicious sourdough and focaccia loaves to go, and a very thoughtful selection of local items - like organic Amish eggs ($6/dozen - unreal price right now and I saw they reuse the cartons/place to return them - heartwarming), bone broths, small-batch sauces, and so much more. I loved spotting a whole shelf of Republic of Tea bags, sold individually so you can sample new flavors before committing to a full tin. You can tell everything is chosen with care both in quality and with a community focus. Franklin Bakehouse is one of those places that just makes you feel good the moment you walk in. It def helped to see and pet some pups too (I assume they are welcome as there were some inside when I arrived).

Truthfully, about a 3 star review is fair. The food was…read moregood, not the greatest but good. The coffee was very limited, but they did have other bottled drink options which helped. It's a good place to go when you're wanting a fast grab and go with a black coffee. We decided to try the custom breakfast sandwich and got the ham with egg and cheese on sourdough. Overall, the sandwich was tasty. The hot pocket looking pastry was actually great, but the cinnamon peach "French toast" was not the best, it was okay in terms of flavor but overall a little underdone and dry. On top of that, I would say the service was very mediocre. Cashier seemed a little rude, and when leaving we realized no one picked up the order number that needs to be placed on the table once ordered, when trying to return it to someone before walking out everyone was just in a circle talking and no one acknowledged that I was trying to return this table number. So that really was a cherry on top of the environment of this place. Definitely a mid level experience.

The food was incredible and the family atmosphere is what you want with young kids. There was a…read morelong line in the morning, but it moved quickly. We got the sourdough breakfast sandwich that was fresh, crisp, and delicious. The five point breakfast that was also good and the French toast. The cherry turnover was good but maybe not made the same day.

Chicken salad is still the best. I got egg salad on sour dough and it was delicious. Had to get the…read morechocolate silk pie too. Service was fast and friendly still. We love the old building which it is located, very cool.

I am very happy with everything about Kailey Cakes. I emailed them about 3 weeks ago to place an…read moreorder for a small, simple & elegant wedding cake. I was surprised that not only did they respond, they responded quickly and with a "yes. It took us a week, with their guidance, to finalize the order. They emailed an invoice and it was paid that day. The day of the wedding was perfect. They delivered the cake with no stress, it was simply perfect and delicious! Not much more I could've asked for but Kailey Cakes even dropped off a special cupcake for the 1 child that attended the wedding. They went above and beyond. Thank you Nicole for all your help. You are a delight to work with and our family is grateful for you and Kailey Cakes.

I ordered two dozen white cupcakes with buttercream frosting and fresh raspberries and they tasted…read moreamazing! I shared an inspiration image with Kailey that went along with the theme for my sisters bridal shower and she exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend ordering any custom cupcakes or cakes from her since they look incredible and taste amazing!

This is the BEST bubble tea in Nashville- hands down!…read more Sweet Dreams Bakery and Bubble Tea is a small family owned establishment. It's hidden in the middle of some shops so it can be hard to find, but parking is plentiful. It's rather small on the inside but they have some chairs to sit outside as well. This place has some pies, soups, egg tarts, and of course, the best selling item- bubble tea! Strawberry Lemon Tea with Boba- This was the most refreshing drink for a hot summer's day. I told the owner that I wanted something fruity and she suggested this. I'm so glad that I listened to her. This was like a light strawberry lemonade with a slight taste of tea. Of course the perfectly chewy boba at the end of very sip was just the cherry on top. I had to wait a little bit for my drink and just hung out in my car while they got my order ready. They make everything from scratch so it was DEFINITELY worth the wait. I also want to note that for my lactose intolerant friends out there, they use only lactose free milk for their milk teas. For my vegan friends, they have coconut milk as a sub! I will be back soon to try more bubble tea flavors and some of their pastries as well!

Amazing food and great selection of boba. Would come back again. Even the soup was amazing. Came…read morefor the Japanese sponge cake and can't complain.

We LOVED Hanks. Oh my goodness it might have been one of the cutest coffee shops I have ever been…read moreto. It's in like an old gas station, and looks so vintage and homey inside. I had brought in an almond croissant from another bakery, but my friend got their gluten free banana bread and said she loved it. I got the house made salted honey latte, it was incredible! I wish we had more time there so I could have tried their other flavors. But I absolutely loved it.

Ugh why have I not known about this before??…read more 1. Adorable atmosphere, though it gets crowded because everyone knows how great it is. 2. Food and drink: Omg everyone was bragging about a whole bunch of different things. I have a feeling nothing disappoints. I had the mocha. It was phenomenal. 3. Service was lovely and young and jovial.

Food Soooo many choices that it was difficult to pick one…read more I like that they had regular sized cupcakes along with mini ones. Tried the peanut butter chocolate in a mini size and it was the perfect late afternoon snack. Service Employee let us take our time to look over the many different cupcakes options. She was a joy to speak to, also. Ambiance Place appeared closed when we walked in but the employee ensured us they were open lol. I advise you to get there early because it was slim pickings in the aftermath. Would I go back? Absolutely!

As a long-time Brentwood resident, I've wanted to try IveyCake ever since they relocated from…read moreFranklin in 2017! As luck would have it, we celebrated my mother-in-law's 80th birthday with a towering custom cake from IveyCake. And let me tell you. Owner Ivey Childers makes a mean cake! They are literally works of art made by a creative decorator who demands perfection and uses the finest ingredients. The cake is very dense, what our family considers to be the ultimate texture for a cake. The frosting is super thick and very sweet. You can't eat too much at one time, which is probably a good thing. We had hoped for some sort of confirmation email to let us know the cake was finished. So we showed up on faith alone hoping the cake was ready for our celebration, and there it was! Whew! And not only will IveyCake create your beautiful custom cake, but they even sell cupcakes and small cakes on a daily basis in their adorable little shop. Go check them out!