I made the arguably unwise decision to stop here late in the day on an Easter holiday when pastries…read morewere clearly on people's minds and the theme was chocolate eggs. It was a long wait in line. Towards the end of their limited hours, I was pleased that they still had a pretty good selection. They sold out of some things, but I found a robust selection of pastries and a loaf of bread as well, albeit one too big for their slices. With macarons and chocolate on sale as well, they had a lot worth coming for. The cake slices were as rich and smooth as one hopes for a French bakery, but several other pastries met with aplomb as well. I struggled to locate a high-end bakery in this geographic area, but did not regret having come to this one at all.

Located in the historic Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, La Brioche is in the old Colley Pharmacy…read morelocation. This location gives them ample seating inside as well as patio seating along Colley Avenue. The service is friendly and efficient. I popped in on a Friday at lunch time and enjoyed a ham and cheese croissant while my Dad had chicken salad on a baguette. Both were delicious. Drinks are available in a refrigerated case include an assortment of sodas and Pellegrino. The cases that hold the sandwiches and pastries look amazing. I didn't purchase any pastries or desserts this time, but I will be back to indulge on the next visit. Welcome to Colley Avenue!

Absolutely the best sandwiches around... My favorite is the…read morewhole pastrami cut in half.. Bring help because this is a massive sandwich.. George is the best !!

The BEST - Always look forward to visiting the French Bakery! I've been visiting them for many…read moreyears ~ way back when I went to school with Eli! Geaorge has done a wonderful job keeping things up & running since Eli's passing ~ I look forward to visiting again in 2026!

One year exactly since the last time I've enjoyed these macarons (daughter's bridal shower last…read moreyear; now at a convention at the neighboring Hilton The Main). I hopped over there on a break to bring a six-pack home with me to NC. :-) I selected Pistachio, Chocolate Espresso , Coconut, and Chocolate Birthday Cake today. Can't wait to get them home and NOT share hahahaha. The bar for superior Macarons is too high to meet anywhere else! And I mean ANYwhere. You MUST try Cafe Genevieve in Norfolk's waterside area!

Café Genevieve (CG) is a great addition to Selden Market (SM). They were one of the tenants who…read moremoved in last year and it's definitely one of my stops when I make my rounds in SM. - Sips - I've had so many different drinks, but my got-tos are iced mochas, hot mochas, and hot chocolates. They participated in the Cocoa Wars in Norfolk last year and they did a sipping chocolate inspired by a café in Paris called Angelina and it was soooooo good. Too bad they can't keep that on the daily, but I have had their regular hot chocolates and they don't cut corners. Made with real milk, just the way it should be. They also have other things to drink like lemonades sourced from France to keep on theme. - Noms - Macarons (only one "o") - they specialize in these little delightful sandwich cookies. I've tried almost all the flavors, my fave being the Nutella and red velvet. I know, I know, I just really love chocolate! So call me cocoa! Haha, see what I did there?! They've recently added other baked goods to their offerings like the pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant) and other pastries. I've also had their Petit Pot (which is like a rich pudding). - TLC - The service here is always so welcoming and they truly hire the nicest people. It's like visiting friends rather than a business. They will always make sure to make it to your liking. You can find them at farmers markets on weekends, and they also provide their macarons to local businesses like Aux Delices (In Newport News) and Rich Port Coffee. Enjoy, Friends!

Bread Garden is a cute Korean bakery with a good selection of sweet and savory pastries, plus…read morecakes. Everything tastes fresh and homemade, prices are reasonable, and the staff is polite. Heads up: there is a $10 minimum for credit card purchases.

I love this bakery. Fresh made baked goods everyday. Really…read moredelicious treats. Super clean. Very polite. Caters to Asian tastes but has some American favorites.

Cute cafe with yummy eats! I came in on a weekend and they were not busy. I had the plain crodot…read more(croissant-donut) and Green Goddess juice - the pastry was flaky and just the right amount of sweetness while the juice was tangy and refreshing. Great place for a quiet cafe visit.

You go to the counter for service. Nice staff. Asked if I would like my croissant heated…read more I don't like the coffee here. It is bitter. That is the only drawback. Food is good. The ham and cheese croissant is my favorite. The danish are pretty good also. This time I got a strawberry cheesecake danish and an apple danish.. It was very nice. It is kinda dark inside. Low light except for the counter. They have all the pastries lit. Ambience is quiet and lighting, subdued. Every time I go in customers are always working on their personal laptops. Sometimes I sit inside but most of the time I get my order to go

We visited the Bakehouse after a tour at ODU and were pleasantly surprised to find they offered…read moreViennoiseries! When I saw my favorite Kouign Amann I was overjoyed because these are my absolute favorite laminated dough baked good and they are almost impossible to find in the States. My favorite bakery in Miami, Florida stopped offering them during the pandemic and never put it back on their menu. Anyway, it was delicious and I bought the last three!!!!! My husband, son and daughter in law each got a personal pizza and really liked them. As my daughter in law will be attending ODU we already made a pact that she would bring home Kouign Amanns every time I come into town to visit them!

This is a such a treat for me on the weekends. This bakery has a menagerie of sweet and savory…read moredelights. I especially love the ham and Gruyère croissant and even ordered them to be served for my birthday last year. The service is efficient and kind and the atmosphere is super chill. I love stopping here when I'm in the area and want a pick me up. My most recent visit I decided to take my friend here after we grabbed coffee at Fr8 house a few minutes away. We opted to get a whole pizza and went for the Brisket and Blue which had fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola, smoked beef brisket, basil, pickled red onion, and green chili jam. The pizza was incredible. It had a great bite, slightly crispy, super savory with a touch of sweetness and the brisket was the savory star of the show. I added a bit of red pepper flake and it took it from a 9 to a 9.5 dare I say 10. I highly recommend checking this bakery out whether it's something as simple as a cookie or croissant or the whole pizza. There is something for everyone.

Such a cute little spot in Port Warwick! The whole place is pink and charming, and we loved the…read morewalkable neighborhood around it. We tried the Napoleon crepe with Nutella and strawberries and the Lafayette with fresh lemon. Both were delicious--the simple lemon crepe was especially good. We also had the Café Liégeois, which is chilled coffee with coffee ice cream, whipped cream and mocha drizzle. Basically dessert masquerading as coffee, and I was completely fine with that. Service was friendly and everything we tried was yummy. Between the crepes, the cute space and Port Warwick itself, this was a really fun find. Would absolutely stop again.

There are no word for how delicious the icecream crapes and waffles are. The staff is sweet and…read morevery welcoming. The inside is decorated so beautiful, I wish I could be here with my friends for a girls coffee and icecream lunch. Such a sweet spot. We will be back one more time before heading back to NY. This place is a hidden gem.

While in the area I Yelped bakeries near me. I don't come to this area very often so when I saw…read moreRoela's I set my GPS and went. It's a pretty small bakery but definitely overflowing with breads and desserts. They have so many items to choose from: hopia with mongo, ube breads, le flan, Ensemada, halo halo, pepperoni bread, Spanish bread, almond cookies, orange Greek cookies, pan de coco, and more. The owner has been here for almost 8 years. I didn't get a chance to try any of her coffees but that is next on the list!! I can't wait to go back!

Handmade bakery with a large variety of sweet and savory options. Clean interior. Delicious cookies…read moreand sandwiches.

Cupcakes was nice and moist. The apple hand pie was very tasty. The display of baked good looked…read moregreat. The cake slices were huge!! Just outside the Fort Monroe NPS area. Staff very friendly

Scratch Bakery came across my FYP on TikTok. Since I was in town, I decided to try them out. I…read morevisited on a Saturday afternoon. The establishment was very clean and very organized. The staff was very friendly as they greeted us on the way in. There is a variety of cakes and cupcakes and they also do milkshakes. I ordered a lemon pound cake and a red velvet cupcake and my boyfriend ordered a cookies and cream milkshake. The milkshake was delicious and prepared to order. The lemon poundcake and the cupcake were very good but they just weren't as moist and fluffy as I expected them to be. Not saying that they were bad by any means I just wish they were moist. Overall, I had a good experience and I would return.

Was close by the area and saw the good ratings and wanted to see if it lived up to the hype and it…read moresure did!!! Food: Excellent! I only tried the chicken empanadas bit the crust was delicious and the filling too! Plus the sauce (the green one was sooooooo good!!!) wish I lived closer to eat more of these delicious empanadas! They also have a hot sauce and some other sauces too! Coffee: I had the medium coffee latte and it was some good coffee! Nice and strong but not bitter! I wish all coffee tasted like this! Service: Extremely nice and friendly! Brought out my coffee and empanadas to where I was sitting and even got more of the delicious green sauce because I used up the one on one of the empanadas! Place: They share their space with Kungfu tea and have plenty of seating. I sat a while inside to eat one of my empanadas and drink some of my coffee and it was fine for a quick sit-down.

The Bake Factory opened at the end of last year. It's located in the same space beside Kung Fu Tea,…read morewhere No. 1 Taco used to be. They have renovated the space to give a fresh look with earthy tones and gives the space new life! - Parking - Center lot. Plenty of spaces! - TLC - Service was really friendly and informative. - Noms & Sips - We visited in the middle of the afternoon, so the bake case wasn't as full as what it would probably be early in the morning. However, there is still a good amount to choose from like croissants, pastries, pandebono and lots of individual cakes slices and different flavors of flan. I also noticed that they have a savory menu with Colombian and Venezuelan fare like arepas, empanadas, sandwiches etc. Since we came after having had lunch, we opted for an afternoon pick me up and something a little sweet to cap off our lunch. Chocolate latte - they serve Rich Port Coffee here, and if you know them, Rich Port is located in Norfolk. Happy to see local supporting local. The latte was great! Coffee flan - I LOVED the coffee flavor of the flan, but I didn't really care for the air pockets in the flan and it disrupted the consistent texture that a flan should have. Nutella tres leches - If you know me, tres leches cake is my favorite! The Bake Factory's serving is quite large and it was a delicious! They add a generous layer of Nutella between the cake layers of the cake. The cake was soaked nicely with the milk mixture and I was in my happy place with a warm beverage and scrumptious cake! I can't wait to visit again and pop in for a proper meal. I have my eye on an arepa! Enjoy, Friends and never stop exploring!