Pretty ladies, pretty cafe/ambiance AND yummmy snacks and merch!…read more I brought my mom in today go her first time because it's so adorable! She got a chocolate scone )which heated are always a DELIGHT) as I got my usual super scrumptiously big container of non gluten cookie doe if it wasn't so frowned upon I would be guzzling it in the corner it's that good! Now the pretty girls that helped me come up with drink was a fantastic smoothie rather than a coffee which I love to switch things up they were about to combine a strawberry with a mangle one and kg was Soooo Yummy!!! Highly recommend! As for the ambiance a chill cute vibes coffee shop per usual more merch, things to do, and things to eat and drink in the area. (Sorry Starbucks still love ya) but the service and everything else here is AMAZING!!! I love coming here!

This is our favorite bakery/ espresso place in Sonora. Raspberry scone is tasty- it's light, fluffy…read moreand never lasts long enough.. lol. Nice peaceful place to relax and meet family/ friends. Lots of seating - also chairs and tables outside. Friendly baristas here, lots of choices in syrups, types of milk. Ahh relax and enjoy

Absolutely amazing cookies!! Some of the best I have ever had. Their scones are also super tasty…read more The owner is very sweet and helpful

Amazing wedding cake flavors. I would recommend her highly as she not only creates a beautiful…read morewedding cake, but the flavors are delicious. You must try the Earl Grey Tea Cake with Burnt Butter Frosting with butter brickle bits....your mouth will sing and your guests thank you for not giving them another red velvet cake (although those are great here too!) The lavender cake was also a hit. Her prices cannot be beat and I am sure will rise as her reputation grows. Use her now. :)

I placed a special order with Simply Delish for my mother's 82nd birthday, and it exceeded every…read moreexpectation. Three different family members independently said it was the best cake they've ever had. We ordered a white cake with custard filling and their specialty frosting. The cake was incredibly moist, and what we loved most was that it wasn't overly sweet, perfectly balanced and truly delicious. Simply Delish absolutely nailed it. Vonnie, the owner, was wonderful to work with, so kind, responsive, and easy throughout the entire process. You can really tell this is handcrafted with care and pride. Sorry I didn't get a better picture, but the cake was beautiful and decorated with fresh fall-colored flowers, exactly as I had requested. Can't wait to order again!

Freshly made and so delicious definitely recommend the strawberry shortcake. The customer service…read morewas amazing and so many flavors to choose from

We decided to stop into this cute little bakery because we were a few minutes early to our…read moredestination. I wasn't hungry, so my husband picked a few items that he thought he might like . Sourdough snickerdoodle cookie, breakfast muffin, and the nice gal threw in a lemon tart. The breakfast muffin was covered with crumble and oats which made my husband anticipate a brown sugar crumble topping like you would put on coffee cake . Except this crumble tasted like breadcrumbs with a few oatmeal pieces sprinkled in. The muffin itself was like a carrot cake with little bits of carrot and raisin visible with just the slightest hint of spice, otherwise, tasteless, although the presentation was very nice . The snickerdoodle cookie had a nice sour flavor but was dry and unappealing. The lemon tart had no lemon flavor. Maybe it was marked wrong? I've heard great reviews about their sourdough. We didn't try it. Unfortunately, I don't think we will be coming back .

It has been a while since I've been in, and they have added more! Lovely display and local items…read morefor sale. Everything is baked fresh and while I was in the owner was taking out fresh cookies and waiting on bread to come out of the oven. It smells amazing walking in the door and you cant go wrong with anything on the menu. I love love love the jalapeño cheddar sourdough bread and their cinnamon rolls are to die for. I often pick up goodies here for my friend who has a gluten allergy, she can actually enjoy the treats she loves so much. The owners are so sweet and kind, you couldn't ask for better service or better treats. If you havent checked it out yet you should definitely give them a try. They are now on doordash! And save waste by being one of the only places in the county on too good to go!

Yes indeed Columbia Kates Bakery has been around for a few years and whenever I would come out here…read moremy and my cousins make it a NECESSITY to get her amazing cinnamon rolls. They are by far not only the best in Columbia, but the whole area! They probably even beat Cinnabon they're so good! The workers here are absolute sweethearts!! And it's perfect timing that they open so early so I can get a nice sweet treat with my coffee in the morning!! These are fabulous!!! She also has a Columbia Cates Tea House which I actually have yet to eat there but it's also adorable and that one opens at 11 am I believe so I'll have to come a little later to try that one too and get the full experience!! The Ambiance is adorable!!! It's all white with cute lacey accents! The girly vibes get me EVERY TIME! It's like stepping into a Disney princess bakery, and the tea house is that way too! Love love love these places and so many delicious options here!!

I love this place but when I had the cinnamon roll it was disappointing. It was early afternoon…read moreand a lot of baked goods were sold out. You have to come super early if you want to get what you like. The roll was a bit dry and cakey.. The service was exceptional. Not only did the employee add extra frosting but he also heated it! Now that's service! It's a small bakery yet popular. I'll have to come back another time.

WOW! We found this shop the night before, when arriving at the same shopping plaza to have dinner…read moreat Strings Italian(please see separate review). I looked up Bon Apetit - Crepes, Croissants & More on Yelp, saw a very good rating, but not too much information and only a few photos. Considering this business has been here more than 12 years, and boasted baked goods, I HAD to do my research and provide a bit more information. We came in after our breakfast at My Garden Cafe(please see separate review), so we weren't hungry but, again, research was the goal. The space itself was a bit surprising. Having occupied this space for so many years, I guess I expected it to look more like a restaurant or kitchen of some kind. It doesn't. The large interior space has a few small bistro style patio tables and chairs (even outdoor umbrellas!) and - I think - is meant to look as if patrons are dining al fresco in Paris, maybe??? But it reminded me more of a church or school bake sale. Folding tables with colorful tablecloths are pushed up along one wall and on them set large, food service grade, clear plastic bins with the baked good inside. Above each bin is a laminated color copy of the corresponding pastry affixed to the wall. Utensils, paper bags and tongs are available for customers to self serve their selections. A separate cart has a couple of industrial coffee carafes and paper cups for beverage self service, alongside a free standing water cooler. I asked if the pastries are made there and was told no. They are made fresh each morning by the owner, Bruno, and brought in in the bins and arranged, usually, under the display pictures to easily see what is in that day. So, while not conventional, this method obviously works, and has for OVER A DECADE. Unconventional bakery esthetics and sales methods aside, the products are what customers are repeatedly here for. AUTHENTIC, French pastries made from European butter, making them lighter than an angel's wings and tastier than the devil should allow. My husband was going to patiently wait while I chose my purchases, but I persuaded him to indulge in the last remaining buttery croissant as I added it to my bag of pain au chocolate. I'm such an arm twister.... CAUTION! Digression ahead: Recently, I had been excited about a different croissant purchase at a sandwich shop in Sunland-Tujunga, only to bite into something that was more like Pilsbury canned dough than a real buttery French croissant. I guess that unpleasant experience made me long for pastry vindication and Bon Apetit came through for the win! But even before my first bite, I asked Bruno what type of chocolate he used in the pain au chocolate. 'Today Belgian. I get Belgian if I cannot get French, because they are practically the same,' he replied in his lovely French accent. And I melted. FINALLY! I was getting AUTHENTIC pain au chocolate! I'm telling you, when you have had the real thing, an imitation French pastry, made with anything less than quality European butter and chocolate just won't satisfy. We enjoyed our lovely, delicious pastries a bit later, while visiting Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite. Briefly, I tried letting the pain au chocolate sit in the warmth of the sun's rays atop my dashboard, wishing I had a way to heat the pain au chocolate enough to soften the chocolate, but I just couldn't wait. I was still very happy and satisfied with the flaky, light buttery taste of the pastry and the wonderful flavor and texture of the chocolate inside. I am adding Bon Apetit - Crepes, Croissants & More to my "Cali Road-tripping" bookmarks and look forward to bringing my French pastry loving bestie with me for my return visit. Cheers! CC

It wasn't what I expected. I thought it was going to be more like a bakery but to my surprise it…read morewas not. So I thought, well let me check out the menu, and try out a crepe since I've never had one. And they were out of crepe batter so guess I still won't be trying one.

Shari's is THE Best in the area. Carrot cake it the moistest with plenty of cream cheese frosting…read more Great for weddings. She should charge more for her excellent product not to mention her sparkling personality which is my very favorite

Great service, yummy food, and great tea. I've been here many times and it's always consistently…read moregood. This tea experience is always worth it and reasonably priced. I always get the Chichén pot pie which is creamy and crispy and the Kate's Tea ($34) it comes with a pot of hot, scone with toppings. Tea sandwich trio, a house salad and a 1/2 dessert. They serve it in courses which allows you to enjoy each item individually. The family that owns it is very sweet, it's great seeing family owned businesses!

We hosted my daughter in law's baby shower at Columbia Kate's Teahouse on Sunday 1/11 and it was…read moreeverything she wanted it to be. Delicious food with many options available at a reasonable price. It was cool outside but nice and cozy in the little room. Our guest of honor chose lemon blueberry and apricot scones (which come with jams, butter, and lemon curd); power blend salad; chicken salad and cucumber tea sandwiches; and cheesecake for dessert. She also chose lavender lemonade which everyone seemed to love, as well as Berry Blast tea. The food was a big hit, the service was excellent, and our mama to be was stunning. Perfect way to celebrate new life, and we will definitely be back.