Still love Vampire Penguin. It's another version of a snow cone but very light small grains of ice…read more It makes a very light dessert. So many options you can pick from or customize and make your own. This location is the first one in the area, they also had a location in Palm Harbor that unfortunately closed. The fave location is down by Bradenton/ Sarasota in Ellenton. All are very tasty and light and def so many diff flavors! Great service here and lots of coloring pages on the wall of Vampire Penguin.

This place is excellent! So different and fun! A creative way to have something different than Ice…read moreCream! Service was fast, friendly, & helpful! It is small inside but they have a few tables outside to sit. Always like to visit here when on vacation!

Awesome awesome little place..The bagels are super good...Definitely some of the best bagels I ever…read morehad...I always get an everything bagel with chive /onion cream cheese anywhere I go or if I make for myseld...Anything else and I am always disappointed....I got a bagel on two separate occasions...Both time no everything and I got sesame and onion...Both were really really good and the onion bagel was fabulous....I don't know what they do for those onion toppings but they're grrrrrreat ! Also, they only had plain cream cheese but it didn't matter because the bagels are so good...I guess they use sourdough for their bagels and breads.

I love that they have options for dairy free or vegan people! I wasn't the biggest fan of the…read morecroissants, but they are still pretty good. The owner is super kind and friendly, and their booth at the farmers market is so cute!

I got to the Saturday Morning Market around 12:30 and I definitely should have gotten there…read moreearlier. I originally wanted to try the black sesame chocolate croissant but the person taking care of me said they were the first to sell out, so next time I'll be coming right when they open. The associates taking care of me were kind and patient. Ube Smores Cinnamon Roll: 3/5 This cinnamon roll was HUGE and HEAVY. I must say that it tasted pretty darn good. The frosting wasn't too sweet, the bread was soft and you can tell it proofed perfectly. I also like how the brown sugar was a bit crunchy! The only thing that didn't hit for me was that it didn't taste like ube or smores ones bit. It was purple and beautiful but I didn't get the nutty taste of ube. Then they had a toasted marshmallow on top but I couldn't taste any other marshmallow flavor in the roll. They also had a biscoff cookie instead of a graham cracker which was fine but it was not giving ube, marshmallow or graham cracker. For a normal cinnamon roll it was great though. Crème brûlée donut: 3/5 The crunchy exterior was top tier and done very well. The caramel could have been cooked a little longer to get that amber color along with the warmer taste I was looking for. The bread of of the donut was okay. A little denser than I thought it would be and the cream wasn't sweet enough despite the vanilla beans I saw in there. Strawberry Shortcake Cookie: 2/5 The base cookie is really good. Soft and gigantic, but the elements making it strawberry shortcake were just too sweet for me and the cookie itself was undercooked and the white chocolate was way too sweet. I did like the outside coating of the strawberry shortcake was pretty good! Overall it was a good experience but if it looks sweet just know it really is.

I finally got the chance to try Ngot Baked Goods at Naga Tea in Valrico. I'd heard about their…read moredelicious pastries through my friend, Rachel M. Well, they just happened to be dropping off a few of their popular items at both Naga Tea locations on Valentine's Day. How perfect was that? The Valrico location is practically around the corner from where I live. They couldn't have timed it any better. I was all in. I wanted to try them all. Everything looked absolutely delicious. I ended up getting the ube s'mores cookie and the ube milk bread cinnamon roll. There were instructions on how to warm up the roll. It heated up perfectly in the microwave. The ube milk bread was the star of this cinnamon roll. Actually, I loved every ingredient. The ube cinnamon swirls were gooey & buttery inside. The glaze on top was sweet, but not too overpowering. It was way better than a Cinnabon cinnamon roll. I'd totally it again. The ube s'mores cookie was just as amazing. I had it for breakfast the following day. Don't judge me. LOL! This cookie was topped with a toasted marshmallow. It reminded me of the s'mores brownies from my favorite Ubelicious mail order bakery. I was kicking myself for not getting the London Fog cookie made with Earl Grey tea. I'm hoping there is a next time. I'm also hoping that I can one day try their cube croissants and cruffins. Please continue to deliver pastries to Naga Tea, or to more places across the Bay. What a great partnership that would be! There's nothing better than a freshly pulled espresso boba with one of these delicious croissant creations. It was a great Valentine's Day treat.

Summer is in full swing here in Florida which means it's a great time to head to Jeremiah's for a…read morecold treat! We went a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. I had the mango flavor in the smallest mini size and it was delicious. My friend had one of their special flavorites, candy cookie (described in the photos) and it was also very good! The inside of the Pinellas Park location was so cute with a mural wall; it was very spacious and air conditioned Overall, highly recommend Jeremiah's in general, but the Pinellas Park location specifically was wonderful!

I hate how much I love Jeremiah's. I've gained 10 pounds this summer, it's all because of how much…read moreI love their gelati. Every time I drive by one I have to stop. Thank god I don't live right next to one, otherwise I'd be on an episode of my 600 pound life. Similarly, our dog has also gained weight. We've brought him to the drive through at this location twice now and the girls at the window are always so excited to see him! They give him a complimentary pup-cup with peanut butter gelati. Now he's just as excited about Jeremiah's as we are!

Excellent breakfast sandwiches and pastries! Michelle was so nice today. I really enjoyed my…read morebreakfast and service! I will be sure to return next time I'm in the area.

Tried all the things ! Blueberry muffin that was baked this morning and it was wonderful! Got a…read morebear claw, fruit cake, danish, and many other goodies. Tried all the things ! Blueberry muffin that was baked this morning and it was wonderful! Got a bear claw, fruit cake, danish, and many other goodies.

First time trying out House of Sweets and it was a nice experience!! The outside is very colorful…read moreand inviting with some outdoor seating. Inside there are all sorts of goodies from ice cream, fudge, candy and drinks as well!! The employees working were very friendly and helpful too!! Look forward to stopping in again soon!!

We had the best ice cream ever. Yum Yum Yum. My kids had a great time. We ate ice cream outside the…read moreplace and enjoyed every minute of eating that ice cream. The sad part was when it was all gone. We loved the orange Creamsicle, bourbon, butter, and chocolate raspberry, and Keylime pie ice cream. We loved the heck out of it.

I always mix it up on my drinks, smoothies, black coffee to the yummy matcha. He also has ice cream…read moreand sandwiches.

Super friendly owner, the blueberry cheesecake with blueberry ice cream was 10/10 as was the…read moreaffogato. Very good! Should have come sooner in the vacation.

So much fun to visit. Outdoor seating. Staff is great. Wide selection of jelly beans (my fave) and…read morethe ice cream is soooo good. It's a fun vibe.

The hurricanes totally wiped out The Candy Kitchen, but they are back! Just as good as before, but…read morewith higher prices which was to be expected. $12.99 lb on my favorite: Licorice Snaps. First introduced by The American Licorice Company in the 1930's, Snaps went on hiatus in 2009. But The Candy Kitchen makes their own version and as far as I know, Snaps are available no where else.

This was our second visit, and I can confidently say Clint and Victoria make every trip memorable…read more They are incredibly friendly and genuinely appreciative of both the local community and newcomers. It truly feels like the coziest mom and pop shop. There are so many flavors to choose from, and the ice cream is homemade. We ordered junior scoops of toasted coconut and peanut butter chocolate in bowls. While it is on the pricier side, we paid $13 for two juniors, the portions are generous and absolutely worth it. The scoops are large, and the ice cream is unbelievably creamy and rich. Easily some of the best we have ever had. One serving is honestly enough to share between two people. Keep in mind there is no seating, but that is part of the charm. It makes for the perfect stop to grab a sweet treat before heading to the beach for sunset!

One of my favorite ice cream spots on Madeira Beach. Always has a friendly staff and they're not…read morestingy with the samples. I always try a wide variety, but my favorite flavor they have is the mint chocolate chip! Their cinnamon churro flavor is really great too. Humble interior decor but they have a great selection of other handmade goods too, beyond just ice cream. I always make sure to stop by here whenever I'm in town!

After dinner, we decided to check out another local favorite, Haze Ice Cream. There aren't many ice…read morecream shops in the area that make their own ice cream in house, so it was refreshing to find one. The young staff greeted us as soon as we entered. After sampling some of the ice cream flavors, I decided on their coffee ice cream. It was smooth, creamy, and had a wonderful coffee flavor. My husband asked for a Coke float, which they don't normally serve but they made an exception. He basically ordered a vanilla ice cream in a large drinking cup and a bottle of Coke. He hasn't had a Coke float in years and was feeling nostalgic. Great spot!

My husband loved it and he does not give positive reviews lightly. I enjoyed the ice cream but I…read moredidn't feel like it was anything too special.