Star Cakes

1.6 mi

10/10 Recommend…read more Celebrations by Sonja is truly the best of the best. She just created the most beautiful and delicious cake for my 40th birthday, and it was an absolute showstopper. Everyone at my party was raving about how gorgeous it was and how amazing it tasted. This was actually the fourth cake Sonja has made for me, and every single one has been flawless. The very first cake she ever did for me was back in 2008 for my best friend's bachelorette party. I brought her the invitation, which was a corset design, and she recreated it perfectly. I mean perfectly. Every detail was spot on. I was blown away then, and I'm still blown away now. She's also made two baby shower cakes for me that were just as beautiful and delicious. So when I finally decided to celebrate my 40th birthday, I didn't even have to think twice about who I wanted to make my cake. I knew it had to be Sonja. She is so easy to work with, communicative, and truly gifted at what she does. Her attention to detail, creativity, and talent are unmatched. You can tell she pours her heart into her work, and it shows in every single cake she creates. If you're looking for someone who will bring your vision to life and create something that tastes just as good as it looks, I cannot recommend Celebrations by Sonja enough. She is amazing at her craft and someone I will always go back to.

I called at the last minute for a wedding cake, and texted Sonja a photo. She reproduced the photo…read morecake to the T, and it was beautiful. Our professional photographer, who has been to so many weddings, thought Sonja's was the best cake she had ever tasted and wanted to know who the baker was. it was the BEST, and Sonja is very sweet and helpful in every way. You will be beyond happy with her artistry.

Sonja made a beautiful cake on very short notice. My mother said, it was the best cake she had ever eaten!

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The Bum Steer Bakery

(1 review)

12.1 mi

The m & m brownies were such a hit (10/10, no less, on their ratings) with my grandson's basketball…read moreteam. Moist, and yummy, and each brownie was individually wrapped for convenience. What a winning treat that I'll be sure to buy again!

From the owner: I make custom cakes. Everything I make is from scratch, even down to the fillings…read more I use quality product and everything is made with love!

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Frosted Fox Bakery

3.0

(2 reviews)

4.0 mi

I'm sad to say my husband and I had a poor experience with this bakery. He ordered an…read moreallergy-friendly cake and paid with our shared account. It was $140, so we expected something beautiful and high-quality. Unfortunately, the decor was poor and the cake was tilting slightly when we picked it up. My friends said it looked like a child decorated it. We hoped the flavor and texture would save it, but it didn't. The top of the cake was dense and supposed to be lemon-flavored. Most guests who tasted the cake couldn't tell the flavor. The bottom had a lovely strawberry flavor, but the texture was not consistent. Two guests bit into floury clumps of dough. The frosting was wonderful at least. We communicated our disappointment and were offered a 15% refund, although that interaction was disappointing as well. I hope others who use this baker have a better time than we did. We all have off days, and it seems like this lady has talent based on her other work. I'm sad it didn't work out.

I ordered a couple treats from Frosted Fox & they were delicious! I'm from MN & my order was…read moredelivered quickly! Would definitely order more treats from here again :)

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Cake Monkey Bakery

66.9 mi

The customer service and the quality of the cakes was outstanding! The baker was professional,…read moreattentive to every detail, including food, allergies, and cheerfully created the perfect cakes for the occasion. We ordered German chocolate cake and carrot cake. Both were exceptionally delicious and moist. She spared no expense on the ingredients to be sure; the cakes were very generously sized without any degradation in high quality. If you are anywhere close to Camdenton and need or just want a delicious cake, this is the place!!

I was an almost too-chill bride and ordered my husband and i's wedding cake about 2 weeks before…read moreour wedding and Sonia was more than willing to accommodate for us!! Not only was she flexible, professional, and communicative, but the cake was beautiful and soooo delicious. We got married 10/25/25 so we went with a pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese icing and so many of our guests complimented it! I would highly recommend Cake Monkey to anyone.

Funfetti, Biscoff and carrot cake ,

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Pastries by Carla

I meant to leave this a year ago, but getting married makes things hard to remember!…read more Last night my husband and I tried our wedding cake for the first time. We did not intend to never eat our cake, but it happened that one year ago when we got married we found ourselves pulled by a million things and never even got to eat our own cake. But, this year for our anniversary, we pulled our specially reserved small cake out of the freezer, following Carla's instructions, and it was SO DELICIOUS. I was stunned a cake could be that good one year after being made. I believe we got the pumpkin spice, cream cheese frosting, and the filling that Carla recommended. Carla herself was sweet, accessible, went above and beyond, and the cake was beautiful. This was a total wedding success. Highly recommend her. I'm not sure if she remembers our particular wedding and cake one year later, but in any case we want to thank this amazing lady who made our day special twice :)

I had my wedding cake and grooms cake done by Carla. Both were beautiful and delicious. Wonderful…read more She is very attentive to details and very courteous in helping me make decisions. Mine was a simple wedding in a cabin at Big Cedar in Branson. The cake was gorgeous . I would highly recommend her .

Cold Stone Creamery

Best service and ice cream in Springfield Missouri area! We come here all the time and it's…read moreconsistently amazing.

You always have to make a stop at any Coldstone! It was clean and had plenty of seating inside. It…read moreshares a plaza with BWW and Hobby Town. The service was a bit slow than I was used too but ice-cream is always worth it. The portion was smaller too but nonetheless, it was made to perfection because the taste is always delicious! Cold stone is a must!

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Savory Sweets

Locally owned & operated

We wanted something sweet after dinner and Savory Sweets hit the mark! Incredible customer service…read morethe second we entered the shop. It's set in a strip of several small restaurants and it feels like you're eating in a plaza. Great feel and delicious food! Great place for kids or couples.

I had the brookie, which was a large brownie with a chocolate chip cookie baked on top. It was…read moredelicious. I read the positive reviews about the ice cream as well, but it would have been sugar overload and then some.

Smore's cookie

Oatmeal creampie

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Chocolate chip cookie

Wicked Sugar

76.6 mi

After a tasty lunch at Twisted Tony's in Osage Beach, MO, we found ourselves next door at Wicked…read moreSugar. What a fun biz name! It's a very small mom and pop family owned business. Their specialty is cheesecake and novelty desserts. They had selective items behind the glass. I wanted to try everything. Of course, I just had lunch and only had enough room for a couple simple desserts. The young lady behind the counter was so sweet, friendly, and helpful. Thank you Miss! My eldest daughter picked one Cookie n Cream Cherry Cheesecake. I chose one Plain Gooey Butter. WOW is all we have to say! It was our first time trying gooey butter cake. It was rich, creamy, and sweet, but not overly sweet. The gooey cream cheese topping was super tasty. Cheesecake was out of this world. Cookie n cream flavor was potent in every way. Whip cream and cherry were the perfect toppings. Both desserts were delectably yummy and delicious. I wished we bought more for the road LOL. I don't know if we can find another Wicked Sugar just like it in So Cal. Definitely recommend to all locals residents and travellers from all around. Enjoy the super sweet treats!

Wicked Sugar 5175…read moreOsage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065 Before I give my review, I'm going to start it off by saying that if you haven't been, do yourself a favor and just go - you'll be blown away. A couple of days ago, I told them I would be stopping by this week for my daughter's birthday, so the first thing I was greeted with was a personal cheesecake bear for my daughter, which was like a birthday cake/circus animal. My daughter had the biggest smile on her face. I was surprised as well because I had no idea that they were even doing that for her, and I'm still blown away. Now the two young ladies working the counter were incredible they literally suggested and explained everything to me in great detail again for someone like me who likes to try new spots I always appreciate spots like this where customer service is a priority these ladies show top Teir customer service skills and I love that. Cheesecake review Now if yall have been following me long enough yall im a "Cheesecake Connoisseur" This is the top 5 cheesecakes I've ever eaten and you all can screenshot this post and hold me to it I've even had the world-famous junior cheesecake in New York and this blows it out the water ok now for the review. - dubai white chocolate cheesecake topped with pistachio filling and white chocolate sauce and drizzled with pistachio butter also a strawberry on top now first they had me at white chocolate cheesecake it was creamy and fluffy but not too fluffy just that perfect fluffiness for a cheesecake even there crust Top Teir this was the best cheesecake I've had in years 10/10 -Birthday cake cheesecake Bear my daughter allowed me a little scooped but from what I have it was incredible the highlight is the detail of this one of the most creative cakes I've seen in a long time foodie stuff like this is why I love doing what I do Overall: 1000/10 I know this was a longer review but I've been following this spot for months now and all of their stuff looked immaculate also everyone has raved about them so the hype was real and should have gotten more than what did. But hopefully, next time I'm there they will have Sopapillia cheesecake bars because the sample I tried was perfect but I can say this is a spot I'll be back to sooner than later. #supportlocal #explore #Cheesecake

Cookie n Cream Cherry Cheesecake

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Jen’s Cheesecake Delights

(1 review)

65.5 mi

New Game in town! Hand crafted from only the finest in ingredients. This is literally the best…read moreCheescake I have ever had. Never ending selection exotic combinations. This is a must try if you are in the area!

From the owner: My favorite bumper sticker of all time reads, "Love people. Cook them good food." Loving people is…read morea personal mission. Cooking has always been a passion of mine. Cheesecake is a great canvas for creativity. So I married mission, passion, and creativity and they became Jen's Cheesecake Delights! I craft custom cheesecake creations for any occasion; such as a coffee group, birthday party, small business luncheon, holiday gathering, corporate business meeting, church dinner, or any occasion YOU wish to celebrate! As a single mom and small business entrepreneur, I use the freshest ingredients and locally-sourced berries and honey whenever possible, to support other small businesses. It is my hope that my hard work, dedication, and especially the love--comes through in each bite that is savored.

The Coffee Ethic

Springfield, MO…read more Another great City Coffee House. Great Lemon Poppyseed muffins - and I don't even care for Poppyseeds. Also, there was a mix-up with our order, likely the customer's fault (me) ... they corrected it immediately... great service, thanks guys! Great vibe... Side note, out front there's a little 'park' with a plaque telling the story of - supposedly the first western duel between, Wild Bill Hitchcock and (?), that took place right there... 2nd side note, I've also been to Deadwood, SD where Wild Bill was killed in the infamous Dead Man's hand shooting.

When I visit Springfield I always try to visit this shop. Some of the best coffee I have ever had…read more Their seasonal drinks are really fun and unique. I had a blood orange nitro coffee and it was amazing! The building is beautiful and a great place to relax or chat with a friend for a few minutes. The group that is outside of the shop with the dogs is very strange and this is not the shops fault but I don't understand why the city of Springfield doesn't ask them to move. The square in Springfield is beautiful and people don't need to camp out in the area.

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Hurts Donuts

The donuts were delicious and the staff the friendliest - they also give a military discount. We've…read morebeen looking all over for a cinnamon roll like the ones they bake at Hurts. And don't miss the German Chocolate donuts! We'll be back for sure.

We stopped at Hurts donuts on the way out of town. As we were leaving. Don't make that mistake. Go…read moreearlier in your trip. The restaurant was extremely clean, but I also think we may have been the first people there. It was very early. The decor was very fun. Whoever did all this stuff had a very good sense of humor as well. The young ladies who served us were bright pleasant and appeared to be enjoying their job, which I thought was a rarity for kids that age I got two different regular donuts,. The first one was a spice cake with caramel and cinnamon, and it was delicious. The second one was some sort of forgettable yeast donut that was just OK. My wife got this huge apple fritter. She ate on that thing most of the day as we traveled. She said it was incredible and extremely good. She also got a cup of some sort of flavored coffee that she said was ok. (brown sugar oat milk) The only drawback was the price, while they are extremely artistic donuts, full of flavor and very pretty. They were also $3 apiece. I'm not really griping here. It was probably worth it. Just be prepared. $30 for a dozen seems high to me. Overall, this is probably one of the top three donut places I've been to (The Donut Stop in Amarillo, Tx and Round Rock Donuts in Round Rock Tx) It just isn't your little mom and pop donut shop! Go sit down and enjoy a really pretty donut, I will when I go back

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Maple bacon!!

The European

The European is always a favorite of mine! Everything I have ever had from them is so good. They…read morealways have a fun seasonal drink menu which is typically what I order from. Their sourdough toast is SO GOOD. I recently tried their macarons as well which were delicious and the perfect texture. Cute open airy vibe inside with lots of plants, service is always good, and you can't go wrong with any of their food/drink. They do get pretty busy on the weekend, so prepare for a longer wait in line. Overall, fantastic place. Highly recommend!

European Excellence - what a gem of a spot in Springfield! Some of the best breakfast food I've had…read moreand served fresh and quick. Beautifully delicious lattes and friendly service. In town for business a lot in Springfield and this is on the regular rotation and in walking distance from a lot of bustling areas. Great space with live plants, natural light and tables to hangout, work or chat with friends.

Chai Opera - $8, a little dry

Seating area

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Front desk

El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop

Super neat little spot for breakfast or brunch! Flavors were all very good and if you're looking to…read morestep outside of your comfort zone they have some unique takes on Mexican food. Very nice ambiance, clean, and trendy. Service was very quick, we ordered and had our food in a matter of 5 minutes (this was when it was busy and all the tables were full already)! Amazing!

El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop completely exceeded expectations…read more The coffee was phenomenal, the food was excellent, and the people were genuinely warm and welcoming. What really stands out, though, is the space -- it's small, but incredibly well thought out. You can tell a lot of care and intention went into every detail, and it creates an atmosphere that feels both personal and elevated. It honestly feels like the kind of place a professional designer would put together, but in a way that still feels authentic and lived-in. Everything flows -- the branding, the layout, the vibe -- it just works. There are a couple small quirks (like grabbing your own silverware even though food is brought to the table), but nothing that takes away from the experience -- and once you know, it's no big deal. Between the coffee, the food, the people, and the overall feel, this place is a standout. Easily one of my favorites.

Tostada with carnitas, beans, cheese and sour cream.

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Dancing Mule Coffee

I want to enjoy this place but I can't. Iced Vanilla Milk if you will. Maybe the mule was dancing…read moretoo hard and forgot the espresso, that's okay. Only the product do I have a bad impression of!

I'm visiting from out of town and had a great experience. The outside looks very unassuming but…read moreinside there are rocking chairs and they have a great, small town energy. Coffee and food was also great.

Facing the back

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Their branded coffee

Tie & Timber Beer Co

Great neighborhood joint for hanging out with friends--but now that they're serving pizza, it's so…read moremuch more! We stopped in for lunch on a Sunday and it was great. We ordered at the bar and they delivered the pizza to our table. We went with the Square Supreme, and it was amazing! The crust was perfectly crisp, soft and chewy all at the same time. The decor was fun and definitely offered plenty of photo ops. The iconographic wallpaper was a great topic of conversation too as we tried to guess the icons. Overall, fantastic experience! We'll definitely be back!

I'm a first timer, introduced by friends who are big fans of T&T. Tho parking is tight, the new…read morebuilding is easy to see. Can't wait for the bigger taproom and pizza area to open! They have an awesome selection of craft beers and of course I had to try a couple different types . The Sidetrack Stout was outstanding but I think my favorite, so far, is the Juicy Brewski...full-bodied and very tasty without being heavy. I had to take a Crowler of it home. The beertenders were fantastic and I'm looking forward to some live music to come. We enjoyed some good Imo's pizza from across the street too. Definitely a repeater for me!

Large selection of Sour Ales.

Dope Flannel Rye IPA

Hey Mr. Tangerine Sour

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Craft Sushi

4.2

(93 reviews)

3.1 mi

The "Subway" of sushi. This is not a bad thing. Fresh, made in front of you, and as you request…read more We got the California roll, yum. Also the Seoul Food bowl and beef bowl with noodles. All were very good, in fact we needed boxes. The staff was great, the restaurant was clean. The restaurant has an industrial vibe. It is comfortable and well arranged. We will go back,

Service was great and the store was very well maintained. My only disappointment was the food. Got…read morethree bowls and none of them were bad, they were just ok. Workers were great and sweet though!!!

Tuna Sushi Roll and Philly Sushi Roll

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Poke bowl

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Jessica R.

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14 years ago

By far the best cupcakes I have ever had! I can't stop talking about these delicious cakes! They are always so moist and baked to perfection. My favorite flavor is the salted caramel cupcake - it is incredible! You must try it! It has a great location and the owners are awesome! Once you try the Salted Caramel, you will be hooked!! read more

Tracey R.

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12 years ago

These have got to be the best, moistest in town. A great variety and always delicious. If you want a particular cupcake, just call in advance. They are very accommodating! Today and tomorrow is 1/2 price cupcake days. read more

Angela G.

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Oh. My. Word! Best cupcakes ever!!! Great service! Will go back and recommend to everyone!

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Off the Rails Bakery outdid themselves with these Valentine's themed cupcakes! Not only do they…read morelook incredible, but they taste just as good--just ask my little brother Emmanuel. He was locked in, enjoying every bite of his 2 cupcakes. If you're looking for the perfect treat, whether for yourself, family, or someone special, Off the Rails is the way to go.

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I ordered a chocolate birthday cake for my brother. Really one of the best cakes I've ever tasted…read morefrom this area.

Thicc Cakes

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If you're in need of a dessert to take to a party, this place has amazing cheesecakes. Also if you…read morejust want a dessert for a lunch or dinner, they sell slices.. give him a check. He won't be disappointed.!

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Crumbl - James River

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Well, I see all these general whiny reviews on the site from the "Negative Nancy's". Is this place…read moresome cheap desert place - no. But the stuff is all hand made and elevated in look. So that doesn't come cheap like some store box of cookies. On this day, this lemon cake desert was a very good taste. Great appearance of course. So, when you're wanting to have or treat someone to something more special. You wanna make their day brighter and do something nice - then go to Crumbl !

If I could give a "0" out of 5 stars I would!!!! Ordered a birthday cake for my daughter a week…read moreprior to her Birthday, went to pick it up and they said, "OH SORRY we don't have enough stuff to make it because we made too many other things, Ha! So sorry!!! We can refund you tho, it'll take 5 days for your money to show up" WHO DOES THIS?!!! TERRIBLE TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!! Springfield Mo James River location 11/29/24

Beths Bake Shoppe & Tea Room

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3.9 stars is too low for this place...5 stars. Beth and her staff do a great job with from scratch…read morefood. The gift shop has plenty of things that are cute and neat. And her baked goods...maybe (not) the cheapest...but they all deliver on the flavor!

Me and my granddaughter was wanting to go to a girly place for lunch and we saw Beth's and when we…read morewalked in we both lit up and there food was outstanding 5 stars now every Saturday we go there love this place!

The Bum Steer Bakery

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The m & m brownies were such a hit (10/10, no less, on their ratings) with my grandson's basketball…read moreteam. Moist, and yummy, and each brownie was individually wrapped for convenience. What a winning treat that I'll be sure to buy again!

St. George's Donuts

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The donuts are so good !!!! My favorite is the plain old fashioned !!! Absolutely delicious Thank…read moreyou St. George's

Frosted Fox Bakery

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I'm sad to say my husband and I had a poor experience with this bakery. He ordered an…read moreallergy-friendly cake and paid with our shared account. It was $140, so we expected something beautiful and high-quality. Unfortunately, the decor was poor and the cake was tilting slightly when we picked it up. My friends said it looked like a child decorated it. We hoped the flavor and texture would save it, but it didn't. The top of the cake was dense and supposed to be lemon-flavored. Most guests who tasted the cake couldn't tell the flavor. The bottom had a lovely strawberry flavor, but the texture was not consistent. Two guests bit into floury clumps of dough. The frosting was wonderful at least. We communicated our disappointment and were offered a 15% refund, although that interaction was disappointing as well. I hope others who use this baker have a better time than we did. We all have off days, and it seems like this lady has talent based on her other work. I'm sad it didn't work out.

I ordered a couple treats from Frosted Fox & they were delicious! I'm from MN & my order was…read moredelivered quickly! Would definitely order more treats from here again :)

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