I stopped in for Sunday brunch at Hillcrest Little Bakery with a dining companion who was visiting…read morefor the first time. I've personally worked my way through most of the menu over time, so I was excited for them to try it. It was around 9am so it was still fairly quiet and calm. Believe me it gets busy!! We started with orange juice and a Sunrise Matcha while we looked over the menu and caught up. The service was excellent (always) attentive, friendly, and relaxed, which made it easy to take our time. My companion ordered the B Street Bowl (potatoes, smoked brisket, onions, and peppers) with the queso served on the side and eggs cooked to order(fried hard). I ordered The Chenal which is their seasoned grilled shrimp with bacon, peppers, and tomatoes over cheesy grits. I added an over-medium egg and a side of hollandaise. Both dishes were delicious and incredibly satisfying. The portions were huge, and we each ended up taking a to-go box home for a mini meal later. It's the kind of brunch spot where you can sip your drink, take your time, and leave very full. Tip: If you order the B Street Bowl, getting the queso on the side lets you control the richness. Everything is amazing here. If you're a newbie, you can't go wrong with a Benedict!

Wandered in here about a week ago, based upon the reviews from yelp and why did it NOT disappoint!…read more Super cute little place located about a block off the main drag, it's in a converted house that is decorated tastefully and kept immaculately clean. It was lunchtime, and even though I thought I wanted something sweet like French toast the brisket wrap caught my eye, and I decided to give that a try instead. Meanwhile, the nice lady sitting next to me received her bananas, foster pancakes, and I immediately started kicking myself for not going that route. Her bananas were beautifully caramelized with quite a bit of sauce, topping the pancakes, and it looked heavenly. According to her, it was heavenly. Moments later, my brisket wrap arrived with the tiniest little container of a garlic aïoli, which was clearly homemade. The rap itself was jampacked full of succulent, perfectly cooked beef, but when you put a little bit of that aïoli on there, it really stepped its game up and shined! I left completely stuffed in a very happy camper and you will too. Enjoy!

Delicious bakery! Everything is homemade and so fresh. Their cinnamon rolls are to die for. They…read moreare massive and so soft and gooey! The family that owns this place are also super sweet people! The bakery itself is cute with a visual of everything being baked right infront of you which is nice to see. And we can't forget about the smell when you walk into the door! Makes you want to order the entire menu! 10/10 recommended this place for all your bakery needs!

Wow! Who knew this place even existed besides everyone but me. I've come into town multiple times…read moreand finally stopped in this week. We arrived around 5 minutes before opening to find a line. Everyone here loves the cinnamon rolls and other delicious sweet treats. We were lucky enough to get rolls and chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven! Both were sweet and delicious. I'll admit, I'm a sucky for cream cheese frosting and Cinnamon Crème uses more of a sugar icing- I was nervous at first but still tasty! For six cookies and a roll I paid roughly $20, it was well worth it. Staff was super friendly and helpful and I appreciated their teamwork and eager for the morning rush. I will definitely come back the next time I am in town. If by chance you haven't checked this spot out yet I would highly recommend it!

We love community bakery!! Everything is so fresh and locally sourced. Marquetta is wonderful and…read morealways so helpful as are most of the employees here. Hands down one of our fav breakfast spots!!

Absolutely awesome. Arrived just after the opened and everyone was just so friendly. Mrs. K. wasn't…read moreup for breakfast, so I enjoyed their "Ciabatta" which is a breakfast sandwich with sausage and egg and cheese and spinach and tomato. A quick dab of some hot sauce and it went from five stars to six stars. My hot coffee was hot and perfectly caffeinated to last the rest of the day. But the standout? The chai tea. Mrs. K. pronounced it the very best chai tea that she has ever had. Just the right amount of cinnamon dust on top of the roamed milk with a nicely spicy and creamy hot tea underneath. It was amazing. Thank you! Oh and the "Woo pig sooie" icing on the cookies? Awesome! WPS! [Review 2262 of 2024 - 358 in Arkansas - 23279 overall]

Great bakery! Very easy to work with, she made exactly what I was wanting, quick turn around, and…read morethe best prices around.

From the owner: Custom decorated sugar cookies. Great for birthdays, weddings, bunko night, gifts or use as sweet…read morepromotional cookie.

I was a customer of Dempsey Bakery for years. I always told people how wonderful their products…read morewere. You couldn't even tell the difference between gluten free and regular food. After not having been there since before covid, I went back yesterday. I noticed the remodel and saw the lack of a case featuring cakes and other sweets. OK - I thought as long as it still tastes the same. I heard an employee tell another customer that the same family still owned it. I got my old favorite -- lemon blueberry tea cake and a cupcake with coconut and caramel topping the icing. My sister who has celiac bought several soups, many pieces of cheesecake, an individual lemon pie, cookies and more. She took a bite of the little pie as soon as we got in the car -- let me tell you it was awful. The lemon did not taste at all lemony. It tasted mostly of chemicals. When I got home, I ate the cupcake and the cupcake itself was dry and barely edible. The frosting was some unknown concoction that tasted of chemicals also. My sister told me this morning that she ate more stuff when she got home and she has been sick all night and still today. I googled Dempsey and it says that Paula Dempsey sold the bakery to Friendly Bakery. They did the remodel and I am assuming the food was also "remodeled." I'm sure it was a "money" thing because that is what big business always does -- look at the bottom line. I am so disappointed. I used to go there for lunch when I worked downtown but I know for sure, I won't be going back. I did not select "service" or "ambiance" as noted above. I didn't find anything wrong with either. It was the chemical taste of the food and the lack of freshness that I am upset about.

Great 100% gluten free bakery. Celiac safe. Staff are very knowledgeable. They offer lunch (maybe…read morebreakfast as well?) and have seating in case you want to stay and eat your meal or gluten free goodies! Adequate parking nearby. Great gluten free find.

We were hungry for some sweets so decided to give this little place a try. The cupcakes were okay,…read morewe tried a wide variety. Some seemed a little stale. The people working there were very friendly (possibly the owners). It is a very small place with very little parking. I hope they do well, since it is not a chain establishment. We really like giving the local places a chance.

I purchased a lemon pie on December 14th for 19.99. I asked a friend to stop by yesterday to pick…read moreup another lemon pie. The pie cost $35.40. I stopped by on Tuesday to find out about the price difference, because I didn't want to pay that much for a pie. I was told they couldn't help me. I asked to talk to the owner and he just basically told me tough luck. He was very rude and condescending. I even asked if he would refund the difference and he said no it wasn't his problem. Buyer beware. He sells $19.99 pies for $35.40.

First time here and was glad we stopped in. Staff greeted us as we walked in and was very…read morefriendly. Soo many treats to choose from and reasonably priced. We both got a scoop and was amazballs!! Soo creamy. Also picked up a bunch of chocolates

Kilwins Stopped by…read morefor a sweet treat and got the arkansas river mud (360 cal/scoop): velvety vanilla-flavored ice cream with an explosion of chocolate chips, swirled with rich caramel. Nice workers, generous scoops, and really good ice cream overall. Tasted like an advanced cookies and cream with a hint of caramel running through it. Sweet, creamy, and perfect for a hot day. Would definitely come back for another scoop.

Beautiful cannolis!!! I ordered at the LAST MINUTE and she was so sweet to fit me into her final…read moreorder so I had for our family Christmas The "minis" were PERFECT and everyone loved them!!

From the owner: Our journey began decades ago, with a cherished family recipe created by my beloved grandmother…read more From as early as I can remember, she would guide me in the kitchen, teaching me the art of crafting the perfect Italian cannoli. Every ingredient, every fold of dough, every secret of the filling came directly from her loving hands. This recipe, refined over generations, is at the heart of everything we do. After inheriting her recipe, I set out to share this family tradition with others, adding small enhancements to satisfy modern tastes without losing the essence that makes these cannolis timeless. Over the years, we’ve expanded our offerings to include popular twists like our signature cannoli cups and cannoli crème-filled strawberries, offering a fresh take while staying true to the rich, authentic flavors passed down through the generations. Today, every treat we make is a tribute to my grandmother’s legacy, celebrating her passion and dedication in each bite. It’s our mission to bring a taste of our family’s table to yours, one delicious cannoli at a time.

10/10 lunch spot! Quick service, delightful lunch, good…read moreprices! It's a lovely spot for a work lunch or casual outing. Get a blackberry bar for dessert (trust me)!!

I had the farmhouse with fresh fruit to eat and the blueberry basil macha to drink. The farmhouse…read morewas delicious, and it is a MUST to put the blackberry jam on the sandwich. The fresh fruit was fine, but much of the fruit isn't in season right now, so what can you expect? The blueberry basil macha was absolutely delicious! It was a little too sweet for me, but that's my personal preference. The service was great. We were met with a friendly greeting, and they were extremely nice when they brought us our food. The inside is very homely! We ate up in the loft area which has plenty of tables and a nice sitting area with couches and armchairs for those who like to lounge.

Special ordered a 8" gluten free strawberry cake for my daughter's baby shower. It was beautiful…read moreand tasted great. It was a little crumbly, but I am assuming that's because it was gf. I was happy and felt the price was fair.

Wonderful visit. Little Rock is my stopping point when traveling east. Great pastries. Solid…read morecoffee. Friendly staff.