Gabby was a dream to work with! We ordered a small custom design cake for our wedding day. I loved…read morethe sampler box where we got to choose our favorite flavor. The triple chocolate espresso is PHENOMENAL. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Delivery was seamless and the cake looked great. Would 1000% recommend.

Amazing pastries and I get so excited everytime there's a weekend pop-up. There's a reason why…read morethere's always a line and the pastries sell out. Gabby can seriously bake!! And her creativity is unmatched. This past weekend I enjoyed the: cheesy herby shredded brussels sprout and leek savory pastry, oat and maple glazed browned butter oatmeal cookie, and cardamom coffee black cocoa donut. All spectacular and I wish I could buy alll of her baked goods. I've never ordered a cake although they're absolutely beautiful. My friend loved hers!

For the last 4 years, Cake Plus has been our absolute go-to for Vincent's birthday cakes, and it's…read moretruly become a family tradition. Every year, Vincent and I sit down with Mario to design the cake around whatever he's into that year, and those memories alone are priceless. Mario is incredibly patient, creative, and kind with Vincent, and the cakes are always beyond amazing. Not only are they beautiful, but they are honestly the BEST tasting cakes we've had anywhere. Everything tastes fresh, homemade, and high-quality -- never overly artificial or too sweet. Every single year, Mario delivers perfection, and the cake always becomes the centerpiece of the party. We are so grateful for Cake Plus and highly recommend them!

I used to go to the Linebaugh location a lot before they closed due to COVID, and I really missed…read morethem. This will be my first time coming out to this location, which is a little harder to get to than the Linebaugh location, but with a little luck and patience in the S. Dale Mabry traffic, I managed to get in. The outside of the building is quite unique and welcoming amongst the other surrounding buildings, triangle-shaped with a few cute cafe chairs outside. I got my order to go, but I did marvel at the adorable inside of the shop with more cafe tables that look homey and inviting. The lady behind the counter was nice and greeted with upon arrival, and was patient as I perused my selection. My favorite cupcake of theirs, the mocha cupcake, wasn't there, so I had to stop and REALLY look at the other choices in front of me, WHICH WERE A LOT and it was hard to really zero in on what I'd like. I noticed the poundcakes behind the case and immediately thought, maybe I'd try those instead of the cupcakes. They're a decent size, and I've never had them before, and the flavors intrigued me. I selected a coconut rum poundcake since it is coconut cake versus plain butter like the others and was feeling like coconut. I added the packaged cookies behind the case as well. I remember how great the cookies were, and though the selection wasn't what I remembered from the last shop, I still found what I'd like. I was not disappointed with either selection. The cookies were mildly sweet and I could really appreciate the almond flavoring in it, soft, buttery, and kinda crisp around the edges but dense in the middle like a very delicious shortbread. The sprinkles added a nice whimsical touch. And man, am I glad I went with something different. The poundcake was quite heavy and big, and for a moment, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to finish it (imagine that!), but NO. The heaviness is from the rum it's soaked in. The cake itself is very soft and buttery, with a delicate taste of rum and coconut. I enjoyed the coconut icing with flaked coconuts on top for an additional touch of sweetness. They do allow my Muffin there in her carriage, so I would definitely have to come back for a cupcake and latte (or of course, the poundcake).

This has been a great year for discovering desserts, that's for sure. I enjoyed discovering this…read moreother local gem that offers coffee, tea, desserts, and some savory pastries. I must admit, I was a little intimidated by coming out here originally because I thought I was going to have to go through the interstate, not be able to find paid parking, and be far away from it by the time I find something, but parking was incredibly easy and ample. Right at the outskirts of Ybor, is this adorable, charming coffee dessert boutique like place with outdoor seating so my adorable Muffin can enjoy her day with her mommy. (You can go up to the counter with the dog, but you can't dine with them. Not a problem because their outside seating is plentiful, too and just as gorgeous.) Already, I was getting such a great vibe. I ordered a special chocolate latte and some pastries, which was exactly what I came for. Their pastries and cakes are nicely displayed behind a glass case and they had a large selection offerings. I went for some macarons and tried a slice of their chocolate chip ricotta cake, and took this outside on such a beautiful day. Every item I got were crafted with care to detail and taste. The breakdown: The chocolate latte. Beautiful latte art, creamy with hints of chocolate and caramel . Macarons: Chocolate chip pistachio with chocolate chips inside and drizzled with more chocolate. Ube vanilla, sweet and complex, and I loved the purple. Black coffee, possibly my favorite, with the strong coffee flavor. Each of these were delicate and crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside. Perfection!!! Chocolate Chip ricotta cake: Looked like a small piece, but this thing was DENSE. Soft, moist, and generously studded with chocolate chips. I was pretty full when I finished everything. Staff was very nice and accommodating. I really enjoyed coming here and loved how their pastries and desserts are works of art on their own. I can't wait to try more!

I absolutely want these cookies again!…read more Found this little gem when a nearby coffee shop did not have any parking and I'm so happy it happened that way. Ambiance is fairly quiet and absolutely adorable. Many guest spread out reading, working out just catching up. The team was happy to recommend from the menu, i had the hardest time picking between all the treats.

Absolutely gorgeous work and so delicious. My order was custom made to my specifications and…read morehandled with the utmost professionalism. it was even delivered to our venue on the day of my daughters party and everyone loved the cake and raved about how pretty and delicious it was. I will be a return customer and I recommend Queen B's to anyone looking for cakes and treats.

While we have been to the Alessi Bakery before, we visited this past Saturday in their new location…read morewhich is a short distance away on the same street as their old location. The new location is larger with lots of seating indoors and outdoors under the covered patio. We had already had lunch so we got Cafe Con Leche from their coffee/espresso bar and chose several things from their cake/pastry counter. We ordered a small strawberry and cream cupcake, small raspberry and cream cupcake, cinnamon roll, slice of tiramisu and 4 sugar cookies with guava ($28 for all minus the cafe con Leche as we paid for separately). The tiramasu is really tasty and perfect to share among two of us. The cupcakes were delicious and the icing is pretty amazing...and different than we have had anywhere else. The sugar cookies with guava are a medium size and perfect to go with cafe con Leche. We haven't eaten the cinnamon roll yet but I know it is going to be really tasty. Their decorated cakes, cookies and cupcakes are all so pretty. It really was difficult to not want to buy one of everything. They also have a hot food counter which looks like they have a broad selection for full meals. They also have some prepackaged baked items to grab and go. The service is friendly and helpful and we even met one of the owners who stopped by our table. The bakery was busy and the energy was enjoyable. It's fun seeing others excited to visit this outstanding bakery. We live over an hour away and it is definitely worth the drive if you aren't visiting the area for another reason. I am pretty sure that Alessi Bakery is my favorite bakery in Florida. The new building is really really nice.

I've been coming to Alessi for a while and just checked out the new place. It is a completely…read moredifferent vibe and a major shift from the old location. The building itself is absolutely massive. There are stations for different things, one for pizza, a deli, bakery items, a liquor bar, and a coffee bar. The coffee bar is now Kahwa and extremely over priced. The bakery items didn't seem to be organized in any specific way and it's difficult to try and see what is in it before getting called up, so it's quite chaotic. There were people running back and forth along the case trying to figure out what they wanted, that whole setup needs to be looked at. The pastries themselves didn't seem any different though maybe a little on the dry side As for the service, there were some older ladies trying to figure out how to pay for some of the free standing items as there is no central register, and the woman at the bakery counter was quite rude to them. While I appreciate the increase in space and added options, it has lost the personal touch that the old location had. I hope they consider reopening a smaller location that provides the more traditional local bakery feel that is now lost in this larger complex.

I recently had the pleasure of stopping by while waiting for my son's school bus to arrive for a…read morefield trip at the children's museum and I am so glad I did! I ordered the ham croissant (without cheese) and it was simply amazing. It was flaky, buttery, and flavorful even with the modification. The accompanying side salad was delicious and fresh. Dining in was a lovely experience, especially enjoying my mint tea (it was actually cold that day). I loved that the mint tea came with a traditional teapot and ceramic cup, adding a wonderful, authentic cafe experience. What truly set this visit apart was the amazing customer service. I don't remember his name, but the gentleman assisting me was absolutely the best and went above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience. I am definitely returning and already looking forward to trying more items on their menu. If you're looking for delicious food and five-star service, Cote France is the place to be!

I visited Cote France for a wine pairing dinner with my husband on a Wednesday night. The…read morerestaurant/café is typically not open for dinner, but they hosted their first wine dinner pairing in February 2025. We enjoyed the food and the wine and the event overall but we were not served water the entire evening. I just think they have a few kinks to work out as they plan to do this type of event monthly. I would attend this wine pairing dinner in the future. The tickets were approximately $55 which was a good value.

We have used them the last four years for our Annual School Auction. The desserts are amazing…read more Their attention to detail is impeccable. And they are so professional and kind. I

This great tampa couple did my daughters 3rd birthday cake a couple years back. They did such an…read moreamazing job. Their specialty is wedding cakes but when i was running out of options I chose them! (They are pretty pricey but that's because they deliver QUALITY) I'm glad I did though because in my search for someone to design her cake no one was willing to do exactly what I wanted. Hands On Sweets told me they would make it exactly as I requested and there wouldn't be any issues and that's exactly what they delivered. They delivered to the party and laid everything down and asked if I had any concerns or if I was happy with my service. I ordered a cake, cookies and matching cake pops. Unicorn themed! Everything tasted as good as it looked! I'm not sure why I took so long to make this review years later BUT they deserve 5 stars! Better late than never! Thank you for such a beautiful memory my daughter will have to look back at.

Might be the best salted chocolate chip cookies In the city! It's massive, it's warm, and it is…read moreperfectly salted. The Armature location will always be my favorite with quick service and easily accessible from any of the parking areas. 10/10 recommend!

This sweets shop is in a beautiful area, has some outdoor seating, and a completely picture perfect…read moreinterior. The desserts are good too! The soft serve ice cream was nothing special, but their sleazy brownie was amazing! The cookies looked really tasty too. They also offer thick shakes; perfect for the warm weather. The service was outstanding. The cashier answered our questions and seemed very friendly and laid back. Hits the spot for a late night sweets craving. Overall rating: 4.7/5 stars

I come here at least once a week--that's how good it is. Everything is honestly delicious, but the…read morehazelnut toffee one is my favorite, it never misses. Perfect if you're craving something sweet and a little indulgent. The staff is always super nice and friendly, even when it's busy, which makes the whole experience better. The vibe is cozy and easy, not too fancy, just a good spot to treat yourself. Prices are fair for what you're getting, and parking has always been pretty easy for me, which makes it even more convenient to keep coming back.

Hampton Chocolate Factory is one of me and my bestie's absolute favorite dessert places! It's our…read morego-to whenever we're craving something sweet. She always gets the frozen s'more and is completely obsessed with it every single time--it never disappoints. I'm usually torn between the cup of chocolate-covered strawberries or the chocolate ice cream with brownie pieces, and honestly, you can't go wrong with either. Everything tastes fresh, rich, and perfectly indulgent. The vibe is fun, the desserts are amazing, and it's the perfect place to treat yourself and catch up with friends. We'll definitely keep coming back!