The bakers are up while we are sleeping creating delicious donuts! They also take special orders…read more Be there early. I am retired and sleep in, but my Chicago daughter who was going to be visiting asked me if I could get her some "Hilligoss" donuts. Lucky for her, my dog woke me up early so I threw on some clothes and took my sleepy eyes to the bakery where, not quite open yet, a number of people were waiting outside for the door to be unlocked. Hilligoss has been around since 1974 (family owned). No shop compares! Friendly and efficient staff, and if you don't know what kind you want, ask them for a dozen variety and they will choose for you (though my favorite will always be plain glazed)

Got the pecan rolls today. Found a long strand of hair cooked into the bread. Omg how gross. Never…read moregoing back, yuck

Felicia is professional, personable and knows how to bake and decorate a cake! It was chocolate,…read morevery moist with cream cheese icing, delicious. I found Felicia on yelp, and she had great reviews. I spoke with her about my decorating ideas. She was easy to communicate with. The cake exceeded my expectations!! I highly recommend her!!!

I had this cake at a celebration event the other day and it was so delicious! It was chocolate cake…read morewith green vanilla frosting. There were a few thick layers between the 3 stacked cakes. There was plenty of cake for everyone and leftovers to take home for the guest of honor. Be sure to cut the cake in thin pieces since its 3 layers. The artistry of the design shows how skilled the owner/ baker is! I'd recommend getting a cake from this place again! It was amazing!

Nothing bundt cakes are absolutely devine. Unfortunately, I will have to chew on these fingers…read moreuntil we get our order.

Such delicious little cakes! I love that you can order online and pick up your order or shop in…read morestore. The cakes are moist and full of flavor. I highly recommend the bundtini if you're trying flavors out. The service is always friendly and the store is clean and inviting. Plenty of parking by the entrance.

I won't go anywhere else now!!!! The customer service was excellent!! I live here in Plainfield and…read moreI needed three dozen cupcakes for a bridal shower last minute because there was a family emergency for my prior order. Recommendations on the red velvet to do the house topping lemon and vanilla also!! Absolutely delicious! I will be using you all the time! Thank you for being so great and accommodating! I also sent pictures of difficult colors for the brides wedding colors and told them they could just do white and pearls and you all did not. They said I could text and send pics of the swatches so I did, and it was amazing. I could not rate this sweet place higher! Thank you for being so awesome! You can tell you love what you do

This is the cutest restaurant and I love these minis. She has grown from just the half shop that…read moreshe used to share. To the full shop super cute. But her desserts are the best. I can't begin to praise them enough and how delicious they are so customer service is so fantastic. You should definitely check out this business!

Was referred to Masha's by my sister and her best friend. I'm always open to support small…read morebusinesses so even though this location isn't close to me, I wanted to ensure I support. I emailed the information that was provided to me and received a response right away. I really had no vision for the cake I wanted to order so asked her to provide me with an idea. She did and it was an excellent suggestion. In order to reserve you must pay half down which is done electronically and you pay the other portion a couple days before pick up. When I arrived to pick up the cake you simply pull up and she brings it out to your car. Quick easy and painless. The customer service is a 10/10 and I very much recommend this place. Support small business!!!

Let me count the ways I love working with Marsha! She's so accommodating! I chose her from my…read moreexperience of meeting her from a previous Yelp event. I loved her story and I wanted her to be part of the non profit conference I was putting on for women. She made everything so easy and communicated with me the whole way. I never had to worry about anything! They were on time for breakfast and lunch and everyone raved about their food!! And her cookies? The very best!

I finally drove about 40 minutes over to this shop so I could see the treats I'd been drooling over…read morefor a while. The construction made it a bit tricky to find but I finally located it and parked in the lot right next to it. The "menu" is posted with pictures on social media each morning when they open. I had an idea of what I wanted but didn't know how much everything was priced at or what would be available so I kept an open mind. When I walked in, the older woman working was very sweet and patiently went over all of the offerings for the day (not everything was labeled) while never making me feel rushed, which I appreciated. I was hoping for a slice of the German chocolate cake but it sold out quickly. I got my husband a slice of the carrot cake, which is MASSIVE, heavy, and $10/slice. I do think they should make the cakes go further with much smaller slices. The carrot cake has no nuts or raisins because I was told that's how the owner's dad likes it. Odd reasoning, where I wish it was based on a majority of paying customer preferences instead, but that's okay. The cupcakes are $4, I purchased one lemon raspberry. The macarons are HUGE and $4/each, I got one crème brûlée. They had some minis leftover from a shower they catered so I also purchased one raspberry for $2, which was still larger than a normal macaron elsewhere. I also picked up a lunch lady chocolate peanut butter bar (I can't remember the price) and an apple cinnamon scone ($4). The suggestion was to keep things I wouldn't eat right away in the fridge. These snacks lasted my household well beyond the weekend. I kept the carrot cake in the fridge due to the cream cheese icing, as well as the bar, but other items were in my baked goods container with the stone to keep them moist. The scone was INCREDIBLE and so soft, like an apple pie with caramel frosting. I should have purchased a dozen of these, haha. The bar was also phenomenal. I didn't care for the cupcake that I ate same-day as the icing didn't taste fresh to me - it was crunchy like it sat out uncovered for a while. The carrot cake was just okay, lacking in some flavor, but the frosting was nice. The macarons were yummy over a few days, extremely fresh, although the raspberry just tasted like vanilla (I wish it had some raspberry filling in the middle). Overall I will definitely make the drive to come back, especially to try the homemade Oreos and oatmeal cream pies I've seen advertised, but will likely pass on the cake in the future.

They did such a good job for our daughter's birthday cake! It was her favorite part of her bday…read more The owner comes up with so many creative, fun ideas for holidays or events like advent calendar macaroons or Christmas morning goodies to monthly tasting boxes. It's a small, quaint store that will quickly sell out at times! They used to be down the road in a house but have upgraded to be right on main street in all the action. So much better than the pizza place that was there before.

Dubai brownie sundae: 8/10 -- yummy but wish there was more pistachio sauce!…read more Late upload but i love dubai chocolate just the same still~~ i really can't get knafeh of it~~

Shout out to Serendipity for making this afternoons outing so fun for me and my son. She was so…read morepatient with choice making and beyond kind to my son and I. He loved the little bug decorations and she pointed them all out. The chocolate strawberry cup was amazing. Best chocolate covered strawberries I've ever had. The only thing is the prices here are so expensive. And I get it the quality is great, but I wish there was a more moderate price point for the goods.

All of the stars. I have so much love for this place…read more I spread myself too thin. I just do. I'm trying to get better about it, but sometimes I'm just always on the go and that leaves me unable to do things. Traveling to visit friends, I wanted to bring them something special and thoughtful. I knew The Hayloft would be a great place to shop, but I have no time. I dropped them an email, inquiring about a gift basket. In return, I got the kindest, most helpful, and generous email from Sarah. She saved my life. She new exactly what to do and put together an exquisite gift. They even called me for payment so my husband could pick it up and not have to "transaction." All of the stars. P.S. they sell Fisher Farms natural meats. Do yourself a favor and stop here for your grocery needs. It's the best.

My daughter has ordered cookies from here before and I was driving past and decided to stop in…read more They have a welcoming, friendly staff and loads on offer. I got two cookies - snickerdoodle and chocolate caramel and a cheesecake. The inside of the store is bright and fresh and doesn't feel too crowded. I almost forgot to get a picture of what I got but I can say the cookies were great, not too sweet and the cheesecake was the perfect texture.

No real person answers the phone for orders. Can't make a review till I actually get the…read moreopportunity to order the product. Been going to Grays in Mooresville since the early 70s. Has it changed? The original brothers are gone now.

Carl's is a locally-owned combination cafe and donut shop located in a little strip mall in Avon…read more The donuts are no secret as we followed a line of cars into the parking lot on a Sunday morning. There was a line of people waiting patiently to select their donuts when we walked in. There were many cases filled with fresh donuts, fritters, danish, turnovers and more. Two clerk were assisting customers, most of whom were buying several dozen donuts. I got a glazed donut and my husband got an apple fritter. The fritter was bigger than his head. My glazed donut was a cake donut. It was light with a perfect glaze. The apple fritter was like a coffee cake with lots of apples and a glazed topping. He shared the fritter with our granddaughters. There was plenty to go around. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have daily meal specials. The lady in line ahead of us said the pork tenderloin is the best in town. Pork tenderloin is only served Monday-Thursday. We'll have to come back. They have about 20 tables for eat-in dining. There is a unisex restroom. Stop #4 of the donut trail will require a return visit.

I've joked about the donut wars going on in Avon, Indiana as my life has taken me through Hendricks…read moreand Putnam counties quite a bit lately. Avon has at least four donut shops within 1-2 miles of each other - Parlor, Dunkin, Pana, and Carl's. Of these, Carl's is clearly the "local" shop. It has the look and feel of a gathering place. While the others do offer sit-down dining, especially Parlor, Carl's feels like a smalltown donut joint with its simple but pleasant decor, lower pricing, and comfortable but pleasing service. Carl's Donuts & Bakery is a locally owned donut shop (Pana is also locally owned, though a growing chain). Carl's also doubles as a cafe and also serves other breakfast items alongside its donuts. The major plus to this approach for a guy like me is that fountain drinks are available including iced tea. I'm constantly dismayed how hard it is to get iced tea in donut shops. I was dismayed to read Jen F's review noting poor customer service as my experience was quite the opposite with customer service being a key strength. The basics: Carl's is located in what looks like a small office complex with a mix of retail and personal service type businesses. It's toward the back. There's some accessible parking and appropriate curb cuts. There's a double entry with glass doors that were pretty easy to manage. As you enter, a dining area is directly to the front of you and to the right side. To the left is the ordering area - I think I goofed up at entry - you begin toward the back and then exit out the front path. I went in through the front, though there wasn't a line and no one said anything. The employees asked if I was ordering breakfast or donuts. I typically get 2-3 donuts and a drink. I stuck with this plan, however, given the comfy atmosphere opted to dine in. I haven't had much time to rest recently and it was nice to sit down. I felt a little out of place (everyone else was clearly local), though everyone was friendly. I ordered chocolate covered yeast donuts and a fountain unsweetened iced tea. They offer discounts, it seems to military, teachers, and first responders. The donuts had a slightly thicker yeast than some that lean toward fluffy. These were more substantial. The chocolate reminded me of Titus Bakery. The iced tea was great - no clue on brand. I could have stuck with two donuts instead of three and been satisfied. The service was a top feature here for me. They were friendly, helpful, and patient as I figured things out. I watched them easily serve a group of senior males gathering in one corner (pouring coffee, etc.). Carl's does not have a drive-thru. Their Facebook indicates they offer curbside pick-up. In future visits, I'd likely experiment with donuts. This particular chocolate is not a favorite for me. I enjoyed it, but I'd easily experiment. There's no doubt I'd return for the service. At a time when I've recently lost my last family member, it was nice to be in a comfortable, welcoming, and warm environment. It did my spirit good. I would also love to return to enjoy a meal here. Carl's wasn't packed, but it was steady throughout my visit and it's clear that Avon loves its donuts and it loves its smalltown gathering spaces.