ordered a birthday cake here for my daughter's birthday! we were in Richmond in for her birthday &…read moremy SIL highly recommended this place to get a cake. so naturally, I went on their website to look for a cake. I stumbled on their white golden pearl tiara cake. I immediately ordered it for my daughter (make sure you request for the birthday sign if you want it!) and put in my date of pickup and time. pickup was easy at the front by the cash register. she pulled my cake and it looks just like the photo on the website! my daughter was delightfully excited when we surprised her with the cake. her and her cousins enjoyed the cake together after singing her a little birthday song! super excited to come back here and try their baked goods.

10/10 -- highly recommend!…read more I visited Brecotea in Glen Allen, VA, and I loved everything about it. The café was cute and had a very chill vibe. Whether you're planning a breakfast or lunch date with a friend, grabbing a coffee, or just need a cozy workspace to get some things done, Brecotea is the place. This bakery offers both sweet and savory treats! I ordered the Bacon Stick, which was to die for-- the cheese and bacon combo just melted in my mouth., The Savory Chicken Sandwich, which now lives rent-free in my head, was perfectly seasoned and toasted to perfection. Finally the Strawberry Danish, which was just okay. The minute I walked through the door, I was greeted by both delicious treats and friendly service. The staff was efficient, attentive, and welcoming. I would highly recommend this bakery and definitely plan to visit again soon!

Spontaneous stop after a walk about the Antiques shop in the same center. Bought 3 pieces - all…read morewere delicious. (I took bites out of each! Bad.). One was too sweet, another too heavy and the third perfect. I'm glad there is a real bakery in the 'hood. Kroger-bakes are bad for my health and the economy. The proprietor was gracious, but too stressed to smile. The shop is a modern day venture trying to bake and make a profit. I recommend everyone stop in - and support MB. Don't wait to get married. !!

I requested a strawberry cake from the Mixong Bowl for my birthday. All I could think of were the…read moredelicious upside down strawberry cupcakes. My mom placed the order and was I disappointed. We cut into the cake and the actual cake part is orange. And the icing between the layers is plain white (seems to me same strawberry icing would make and look better). The entire cake had a funny aftertaste. I'm not sure fresh strawberries were used, maybe maybe not. Why on earth would the use an orange heavily textured cake? Why would the employee take the order and not explain that the strawberry cake had an orange colored cake? Btw, the cake itself had absolutely no flavor or taste. I was so disappointed to know this cake was not a traditional or version of traditional cake. People should be made aware of the Mixing Bowls version. It's ugly and the cake was half ass made. As a hobby baker I could do so much better.

The Best Customer service in all of Richmond. The Best not…read moreso sweet Donuts in the Universe. I drive down from Northern Virginia just to purchase the donuts.

I'm on my search for the best jelly donut. This one didn't do it for me. Plus $15 for 6 donuts…read moreseemed a little high priced.

Café y Sabor is such a great spot! The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care…read more Everything came out delicious, and the service was friendly and welcoming. Definitely a place I'd recommend if you're looking for good food and a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back!

My husband and I got the chance to finally check out this restaurant as one of our dates to start…read morethe day with. We have been driving past this place for who knows how long. It is pretty close to the Asian market, Lotte. Plenty of seats to choose from. Staffs were super friendly and made sure that we were taken care of. The menu provides a lot of options and I can already tell that we'll be coming back here to try their lunch. We came here for a brunch date instead of a later date. I got their Mocha coffee and my husband got their Latte coffee. BOTH were delicious! I don't remember the order that we hand (since 2 months have passed) but I know the food came out pretty quick and def had their presentation of the dish. The food was delicious and we both enjoyed our dishes very much. Parking is pretty tight there but worth it. You won't regret trying this place!

I visited Richmond, VA in June 2025 for a friend's wedding…read more My friend from my town wanted me to bring her back some cupcakes from Pearl's Bake Shoppe so I stopped by on a Saturday morning. I got her 4 different cupcakes of different varieties and she loved it. I bought myself some macarons and they were delicious. Service was efficient and friendly. This bakery appears to be a local favourite. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 95/250 total reviews in 2026 - 936 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 20 May 2026

I LOVE Pearl's Bake Shoppe. I've been eyeing their cupcakes for a while before finally deciding to…read moretry them, but I'm so glad that I did! I've come back more than a few times to try different cupcakes from this bakery, and it has not disappointed! They always have a line when I stop by of people picking up bakery orders or stopping by to grab sweet treats. They have all kinds of pastries and bakery items: cakes, cake pops, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies, macarons, pop tarts and even packaged drinks. I've gotten a few different cupcakes from them. My favorites have been the peaches and cream, top hat cupcake, pistachio raspberry and strawberry vanilla. Their tiramisu cupcake, margarita cupcake and the key lime cupcakes all actually tasted so much like the namesakes! Their cupcakes are mostly perfectly balanced sweetness: I haven't had anything that was too sweet. Their cakes look so beautifully decorated, but I haven't tried any. They look so good though! Everything in there are so aesthetically pleasing, and if the cupcakes are anything to go by, I'd say flavor wise, the other items would meet expectations! Definitely one of my favorite places in Richmond to get myself a treat and wouldn't hesitate to recommend!

One of the RVA spots I miss the most since moving away. New…read moreowners same delicous pasteries and great service! I had a smashed croissant that maybe the best thing I ever ate.....if you have not tried one, run!!!! My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

Stopped by this morning to get some pastries, and they did not disappoint! We got the Boston Cream…read moreand the Lavender Earl Gray croissants, both of which were generously stuffed with flavored cream and huge in size! Also picked up two chocolate croissants for the kids. Everything was delicious and the staff was super friendly!

Great vibe with the furniture, the decoration, and the colors in the indoor space. The outdoor…read morespace looks very enjoyable, but I haven't sat there yet. The staff is friendly and polite. Although I try to stay away from sweets, their cupcakes look delicious. Illl have to have one of my kids try them and tell me if they are good :) I do like their cappuccino.

I came in right after 8am, so they were probably just setting up and didn't think to seat me for…read moredine in. It was brusque but mostly not overtly rude, perhaps they were just busy getting ready. I ordered the charcuterie board ($28), a chicken salad croissant sandwich ($14), and the Lavender Bees Knees ($8). The drink was very pretty but not super flavorful. The chicken salad was good enough, but I think the croissant alone would have been wonderful. The charcuterie board had a substitutions I was not made aware of upon ordering (no pepper jelly, blanched almonds instead of candied pecans, and a green onion mixed type goat cheese with bacon in it instead of maple bacon goat cheese). They did add little pickles and the presentation was pretty enough, but no flowers like the owner posted photo on here. The meat was pretty thick which could be a positive or negative depending on personal preference, and the meat was decent quality. The fig jam was very good. The waitress who was helping the other tables had brought my food out but didn't check on me at all. I had to go up to the counter again to order a cinnamon roll ($8) and a coffee ($5) which she brought out to me. The coffee was nice and dark (Cameo blend) and incredibly hot. The cinnamon roll was okay, not very much cinnamon flavor but it was delicate and the icing was decent. The interior was pretty and it was a good spot to read a book and spend a morning.