The C Shop is one of those iconic Birch Bay legends that I've been visiting for so long, I can't…read moreeven remember the first time I was there. It's a spring and summer must-stop for visitors, who come by the carload for a taste of locally-made ice cream or one of their many made-in-house candy treats. When my kids were little, we often camped at the nearby state park and rode our bikes here for some sweet goodness. Yesterday, my daughter and mom and I stopped in on a little Mother's Day trip to Blaine, and enjoyed some ice cream cones on their beautiful front porch. My daughter also bought some chocolate-covered confections to take home - and honestly, I'm regretting I didn't do the same. As far as candy and ice cream goes, their prices are definitely "tourist" level, but you do get what you pay for in terms of freshness, quality, and supporting a true Pacific Northwest family-friendly icon.

In a bright yellow house near the water is a candy shop stuck in the past. Walk along the veranda…read morewhere there's a pew and small tables for patrons and walk inside to find saltwater taffy, sea foam, fudge, snow cones, ice cream, and more. My family opted for the ice cream and enjoyed every lick. I got sea foam, chocolate walnut fudge, and "Nutella crispy." The fudge and Nutella treat were average. Nothing great, but my family loved the ice cream!

Breakfast with a Yelp Friend in Blaine, Washington…read more.. Laura and I have been chatting online for quite a while now. It was time to meet in real life because I would be in her town before crossing the Canadian border with my niece! Perfect timing! The fantastic suggestion to meet at L&L Bakery was Laura's. She's so smart and knowledgeable! L&L Bakery is a quaint, cute, clean, bright place with appropriate decor, efficient, polite service, and delicious, beautiful food! We had a matcha latte and a generous slice of quiche. It was the perfect breakfast before the drive to Vancouver! Thank you, Laura, for a wonderful experience! My niece and I are so happy to meet you! Thanks also for the cookie and stickers! You're so generous, fun, and thoughtful!

We had the most wonderful experience with L&L Bakery for our wedding cake and cupcakes! From the…read morebeginning, they were so kind, helpful, and wonderful to work with. Knowing that L&L Bakery is a family business run by a mother and daughter made the experience feel even more special and personal. Our wedding cake turned out absolutely beautiful and was exactly what we had asked for. It looked amazing and, most importantly, tasted incredible! We also loved having a variety of cupcakes for our guests to choose from, and everyone absolutely loved them. There was something for everyone, and we received so many compliments on how delicious everything was. On top of the beautiful presentation and amazing taste, their pricing was very reasonable, which we truly appreciated while planning our wedding. L&L Bakery helped make our dessert table perfect, and we couldn't have been happier with everything! We highly recommend this wonderful mother-and-daughter bakery to anyone looking for beautiful, delicious, and reasonably priced cakes and desserts. They truly helped make our wedding day even sweeter!

Iron Rooster Bakery is such a charming bakery offering an array of beautifully crafted baked goods…read more If you're planning to order for more than five people consider pre ordering via the listed number/email, or arriving at opening. I happened to go on the bakeries birthday (Happy Birthday,) and most of the requested items were already sold out. The wonderful associate at the window took my list and found closely associated items that my customers absolutely loved (thank you!) Customer service, atmosphere, and baked items were all absolutely amazing! I will definitely return, and highly recommend.

I was excited to go get some pastries a few weekends ago from Iron Rooster. I bought several…read morethings: fruit danish, focaccia, croissants, and a couple of drinks. Honestly, everything was fine but not spectacular. The danish had an egg wash on it, which is normal, but it was so thick the entire danish tasted of egg, which, for me, made it hard to eat. As with most things, opinion is personal, but I am honestly surprised by how many people love this place. Everything I had was mediocre, at best. I am glad I went and gave it a try, but I won't be back. I feel like it is overhyped based on their weekend only hours of operation.

Thought we'd give it another go... the cookies and icing are still incredibly sweet and still…read moredisappointing to see the cookie sizes within the same cookie- and especially comparing different cookies- are vastly different. The cookie dough cookie was basically twice the overall size from the Lemon sugar cookie sandwich. I know price of eggs has made everything go up- but when two items are priced the same and one is about half the size it makes you feeling a bit slighted.

Antler Baking Company was recommended to me by a customer in Bellingham, I was excited to come…read moreacross its booth last week. The molasses cookie is absolutely PERFECT!! My kiddos love the chocolate chip and cinnamon rolls. The cookies and rice crispy treats are large enough for at least 4 people; 2 depending on one's sweet tooth. I plan to purchase more prepackaged treats for our holiday gifts for neighbors. The is booth located on the right side of the small vendor market shopping area at Enchant Christmas. Antler also has vendor booths other markets, and a pick up location in Bellingham. Customer service at Enchant was wonderful, I highly recommend!

I really wanted to get a custom birthday cake for my wife this year so I decided to try out a great…read morelocal bakery in town, Slice of Heaven. My wife and I have recently started going here for all the little sweet treats they have and we have never been disappointed. Whenever we walk in we are always greeted with friendly smiles and great customer service. The cake turned out absolutely perfect and the decorator did an amazing job. Usually when a cake looks this beautiful it doesn't taste that great, but this was not the case! The cake was both visually pleasing and also very delicious. My one criticism I have would be the email communication. When I first ordered the cake via their website I received an email back that made me feel like I was inconveniencing them, and most emails after I got the same vibe. In the end everything worked out and my wife was head over heels for the cake which was the most important thing. I will definitely still be recommending this bakery to anyone who wants a delicious and professionally decorated cake for any occasion, or to anyone looking for a nice dessert.

I live close to this wonderful place and need to stop myself from going every single day…read more Everything I have ever had has been amazing. As a Canadian, I am picky about my Nanaimo bars, and the GIANT ones I have had here have been, for lack of a better word, heavenly. Even the gluten free version is delicious! No idea how you do it, but keep doing it! Also, I love the life size Darth Vader and Stormtrooper!

Cryo rolls serves up 'rolled' ice cream, something I've not had in some time and after having it…read moreagain realized how much I missed it. While out exploring Bellingham, my friend wanted Ice cream, and this came up as nearby - so off we went. Right within Waypoint Park Cryo rolls is part of a complex. The two young ladies eagerly greeted us and our pups as we came in and explained to us how it all worked. We picked from the available flavors and asked if we liked toppings added. They were very nice about accommodating and customizing for my friend who is vegan. I went with the "Trix" which was exactly how it sounded...and tasted! If you've ever had a bowl of trix and the milk starts to taste like the cereal as you're eating it, that's exactly how this tasted. It was great. Took me back to childhood. They were also kind enough to hook us up with some "pup cups" for our little guys which they definitely enjoyed. What I really like is how well the ice cream holds. It was pretty warm out and I was able to give my pup his pup cup and was able to eat my ice cream without it melting out. If I'm up here again, I'll be sure to stop in hopefully the Trix will remain a main offering.

Great service and amazingly creamy and decadent ice cream…read more It was so fun watching the staff create our ice cream rolls. My sister asked if she could have her Reese's ice cream modified to include the mint flavoring from the mint cookies and cream, and they were able to do that for her. There were plenty of vegan and gluten free options as well. Nice kids play park just outside and a riverside area to take a stroll while eating ice cream. Plenty of seating options inside as well. I got the strawberry cheesecake ice cream rolls. They were terrific. Perfectly creamy, and the freshly ground in graham crackers added a nice texture. It was very rich but not overly sweet, and made for the perfect after-dinner treat.

Great atmosphere! Love the British vibes! AND THE ICE CREAM IS PEAK!!! Even with tons of traffic…read morethe ice cream master moves at top speeds!!! Love from London will receive Love from Americas best!

These folks are so sweet and their ice cream is amazing!! I had mint chip and the pecan praline ice…read morecream and the pecan praline was the best I've had !! Ryan and Theo are the best, family run businesses are the coolest, they served us ice cream even after they were closed for the night too, it was after Downtown Sounds. I can't wait to go back and try their bubble waffle cones and milkshakes too!

Bring the kids (and furry kids) to this awesome collection of shipping containers on the…read morewaterfront. What an amazing outdoor/community space! Came for 'Wednesdays on the Waterfront.' In the summer months, every Wednesday evening there is a collection of shops and food trucks that stay open late with the accompaniment of live music. There's also plenty of bike tracks/green space for kids (and pups) to run a muck! I grabbed a scoop of the dark chocolate sorbet and sat at one of the many communal picnic tables to enjoy the band. What a great setup to take advantage of the beautiful summer weather and late sunsets!

Really wanted to like this place but sadly the ice cream was really flavorless. It had too much ice…read morein it as well. Quite expensive and friendly service but would not return unless they change their recipe. Great vibe in the newly revitalized warehouse district on the waterfront.