The staff were so friendly and we loved the floor (sprinkles) so cute! We got a fluffy cinnamon…read moreroll, chocolate croissant which tasted more like a chocolate chip cookie and a cherry danish. All delicious!

Go Here!!! Fabulous bakery! My 4th cake for a party! Guests always love the cake! Cookies gone…read morein an hour! Even the restaurant servers asked; "Where did you get this cake from?" Breezy Bakery!!! The best!!

It's Candyland come to life... the Good Ship Lollipop, docked in Valrico! When you walk into…read moreSweetie's, it's like stepping into one of their gorgeous confections-everything's sugarplums and whipped cream... frosting and frothing... with sprinkles and sunshine. It's a pink parfait of a place-that's total yum for the eyes. My stomach wanted in on the action, too... so I sauntered up to the cupcake case. Soooo many choices-all of them beautiful. I was so overwhelmed-clearly on a sugar high without yet taking a bite-and quickly chose the cherry chip, banana and cookies and cream to take home. I promised myself I wouldn't devour all three at once and so far I've made it (and I've been home a whole five minutes!!!) I can excitedly report, the cherry chip is divine-a nice balance of flavors... not too sweet. I'll report back on the others later (or perhaps sooner). The little jewel box that is Sweetie's is in the Plaza Bella shopping center, at Bloomingdale and Bell Shoals... and it shares a big parking lot with Naga Tea, the Green Boutique and The Shrimp Boat. Swing by and see them. Say hi-I'll probably be heading in or out when you're there-I'm planning on becoming a regular.

Ordered this cake online in anticipation of a visit we would be having in the area; had a friend to…read morepick it up so we would have it ready by the time we arrived; we were not disappointed! Great way to celebrate a weeklong birthday by partaking in this succulent cake. I am not usually a dessert (cake) eater, but this cake was sooooo delicious! Hat's off to this bakery. Though we are not from the area, I certainly can recommend this bakery based on our satisfaction with the chocolate cake we ordered! YUM!!!

Absolutely, the best bakery. Not only in the Valrico-Brandon area, but Florida in general…read more The environment is always very lively here, and the food is delicious. I love spending my time viewing all the beautiful pastries in the glass case while I wait for, quite honestly, the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had to be prepared. Moreno's will always have my business. Hot, fresh, food: Made with love. Not to mention the orange juice only has one ingredient.

My favorite bakery in the Tampa Bay area! They literally…read morehave everything you could ask for in a bakery. The ambiance of a pretty general- seating if you want to eat in. There is a hot food bar and the bakery space. In regard to the hot food, I have had the oxtails. I was not in love with the oxtails. They could have been more tender with a better flavor profile. The bakery is where it's at. Dubai brownies, danishes cakes and cookies. Come get some

This cafe has SO many options! They have a huge selection of Cuban pastries and breads, plus a hot…read morebar with tons of different foods to choose from. I tried the flan, bread pudding, and guava cheese pastry. It definitely hit the sweet tooth spot. There's so much to choose from. It's the kind of place you could come back to again and again and try something different each time. It's right along I4 which makes it the perfect in between spot to visit between Tampa and Orlando. Looking forward to coming back and trying more!

After visiting with friends in the area I was literally going to drive by this place so I thought…read moreI'd stop and see what it was all about. I had seen it opened awhile back and I was happy to see a place like this in this part of town. It's conveniently located right off the McIntosh Rd. exit of I-4. This gem of a business is a bakery and cafe that offers dine-in, take out and even has availability to host functions. Strawberry Bakery Cafe offers an array of delectable pastries and hot, prepared food. On my visit I didn't explore the hot food items (in another area I didn't see) but from the pictures I had seen everything looks delectable! They had deviled crabs and stuffed potato balls as well as empanadas. I allowed my daughter to get one item of her choosing and she went with the horn that was filled with a vanilla cream and topped with chocolate. She absolutely adored it! I saw a table of two females devouring deviled crabs and it made me regret I didn't try on of those. I have decided that next visit there I will. I will return. Thank you, Strawberry Bakery Cafe!

Got some of meraki bake houses goodies at the Saturday morning market…read more We just got back from a trip from Paris so it's hard to beat there croissants. I actually likes the savory over the sweet pistachio. My wife got a cinnamon roll which she loved. We also liked the cupcake. They were a little pricey but I would pay it all over again. The line moves fast but get there early because they always sell out. The little stand moves but you'll know you're in the right place when you see the line. The women who work is are very nice and will help you find what you're looking for.

Unfortunately, when I went to visit, I was really looking forward to the pastries but the workers…read morethere said the baker for meraki bakehouse stopped selling at this location.

My husband and I absolutely loved Bakery 1908! It's such a fun experience from the minute you walk…read morein. You grab a tray and a pair of tongs and make your way through the bakery, with separate glass display cases for the sweet and savory pastries. You just pick whatever looks good -- which is dangerous because everything looks good! First of all, the prices are fantastic. Most of the buns are under $4. My absolute favorite was the ham and cheese bun. The bun is slightly sweet and the ham and cheese are savory, and the combination is SO good. The blueberry bun was another favorite -- it almost had a blueberry cheesecake flavor. We also tried the curry bun, which was delicious. We ordered several of the hot items too. The har gow (shrimp dumplings) were outstanding. They have a delicate steamed wrapper filled with plump, juicy shrimp, and these were honestly some of the best I've ever had. I've eaten in multiple restaurants in Chinatown in both Los Angeles and San Francisco, so that's saying a lot! The Shanghai dumplings, which are little soup dumplings filled with meat and broth, were also delicious. We also tried the steamed pork ribs. The flavor was very good, but steamed pork has a different appearance and there were some fatty pieces. I'm glad we tried them, but they're probably the one thing I wouldn't order again. Another huge plus was the pricing on the hot food -- every hot entrée we looked at was under $10. Between the two of us, we ordered seven different things, couldn't even finish everything, and our entire check was only $46. Great quality, great variety, and an incredible value. I will definitely be back. I was going to say I wish there were one closer to us...but maybe it's a good thing there isn't, because I would probably eat those ham and cheese buns every day! Five stars!

Extremely disappointing customer service, especially from the manager…read more I placed an order for two milk tea drinks at 1:24 PM. While waiting, I watched another customer receive her drinks even though I was already ahead of her by approximately four customers in line. At 1:32 PM, I approached the gentleman at the counter to ask about my order. He did not greet me or acknowledge me. He looked at my receipt, looked at his watch, and dismissively said, "It's not even 10 minutes." He then asked me, "What do you want to do?" When I asked what he meant, he told me I could either wait or get my money back. He checked in the back and came back telling me it would be another five minutes. I agreed to wait. Five minutes later, instead of simply addressing the delay or apologizing, he told me I could grab a bun while I waited. I explained that I already had a bun and that, considering the inconvenience and the way the situation was handled, I felt a discount would have been an appropriate gesture. Instead, he offered to refund my money and gave me another receipt without the drinks. The most disappointing part was Norman, the manager. At no point did he apologize, acknowledge the inconvenience, or make any genuine effort to resolve the situation professionally. As a manager, I expected him to step in, listen to the customer, and demonstrate some level of courtesy and accountability. Instead, his attitude left me with the very clear impression that he simply did not care whether he had my business or not. I completely understand that a bakery can get busy and that orders can sometimes take longer than expected. The issue wasn't simply the wait--it was the attitude and the complete lack of customer service. A simple apology and a professional response could have completely changed the experience. Unfortunately, I left feeling dismissed and unappreciated as a customer. Management should understand that customers remember how they are treated, especially when something goes wrong. I will not be returning, and I hope the owners take this feedback seriously and address how customers are being treated by management.

Not only is this an adorable little shop it is ran by the cutest/sweetest woman I've ever met. She…read moremakes everything fresh and the taste of each cupcake is unique and absolutely out of this world on taste. She needs to sell her frosting because it's that good!!!

This spot has the best cheesecake EVER!!!! Reminds me of the "good" cheesecake I use to get in New…read moreYork! Spectacular!!!!! Worth every calories! ​

The BEST pastry in the area! Great flavorful coffee drinks too--lattes, cappuccinos, iced or hot…read more Also, they brew tea while wait for it...high end everything! Love the new seating and entrance! Morning bun, biscotti and pistachio or almond croissants are incredible, also the gluten free muffins the BEST I've ever had!

I ordered an iced vanilla latte with less milk, but the drink I received still came out quite…read moremilky. The cashier offered to remake it for me, which I appreciated, but unfortunately the second one was also heavier on the milk than I expected. In the end, I left feeling disappointed and don't think I'll be returning, especially with other great coffee shops in the area.

Stopped in twice now and this is a new go to spot! You can tell whoever is the owner puts so much…read morededication into this bakery. We tried the pain au chocolate, raspberry chocolate croissant, carrot cake, almond croissant, blueberry cheese danish, and a cookie. EVERYTHING was spectacular! Buttery, sweet, savory... and everything looks as good as it tastes! We don't have many solid bakeries in Bradenton, so looking forward to having Sweet of Life around and hope others go out to try for themselves!

I needed a small cake at the last minute for my daughter's birthday and I purchased one that was…read morealready made. First let me state that I DO NOT enjoy chocolate cake but it's my daughter's favorite. The baker added fresh fruit and a little happy birthday sign on it for me and it was PERFECT! I bake as well (not nearly this good) and could not have matched the moistness and the amazing flavor of this cake! It was delicious! It tasted as if it was made with lots of skill and love. My family loved it as well and my daughter was so pleased! Thank you for the amazing cake! We will definitely be back. Today as a matter of fact for my son in law!

The special of avocado egg salad and sweet potato fries was excellent. We also got some mocha…read morecoffee drink and a smoothie to go. All very good.

Great food and service. Very friendly and professional. Love the cake slices and sandwiches.read more