Wonderful place run by wonderful people. Yes, it's very feminine in ambiance but the cakes are incredible.

Sweet is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Some may think the decor is a bit much with its multitudes of knick-knacks and colors, but makes for a fun. It's as if I was a kid again eating an imaginary meal at a play set. But the meal is far from imaginary... With a limited menu that changes regularly, they prepare rich meals of both quality and quantity. I had a sausage and potato stuffed omelet with carmelized onions that was a very delicious monster. Quite often, home fries are either greasy, or over-cooked, or even over-seasoned, but these were perfect. It seemed as if they had just pulled the potatoes from the ground that morning. My girlfriend had the best, "meatiest" tomato soup I have ever tasted, and her gourmet grilled cheese blew my mind. (If I didn't love her so much, I would have stolen it from her!) For dessert, we had white-chocolate raspberry cookies that were yummy beyond reproach. (The cakes in the dessert display may bring people to tears.) The service was also wonderful and the coffee really hit the spot. Reservations recommended and there is parking in the rear of the establishment. read more

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The food is lovely, the ambiance is charming and the service is good. It's a jewel of a cafe . read more

Cozy, warm local restaurant with lots of charm and character. Staff treat you like family even if it's your first time here. Menu is basic, but changes often and priced well. The sandwich and soup combo is a perfect comfort meal. read more

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It is a unique place with great food. Very authentic to this part of Pennsylvania, a favorite among the locals.

This is a very down-home country spot, with quilting and needlepoint covering every inch of every wall. The chalkboard menu is so sweet and inviting, and suggests that the day's offerings are lovingly imagined. Unfortunately, the food is pretty rough. It *sounds* great-- gourmet grilled cheese sandwich with pumpkin wild rice soup? Yes please! But the absence of any seasoning, even salt, really brings the geriatric decor into focus and one can't help but feel trapped in a retirement home. The portion sizes are bizarre; the grilled cheese was tiny, just two baguette slices put together, and the mushroom soup was enormous. The 'gourmet' cheese in the sandwich appeared to be some sort of pimento or cheese wiz... It just unfortunately wasn't good. My partner got the savory sweet potato pancakes, which were also very strange and bland and beige. They aren't potato pancakes in the Eastern European sense (shreddeed potato), they were more like bisquik with a whisper of sweet potato flour sifted in. Clearly this spot is beloved by regulars, and the prices are also super reasonable. Love a quaint family-owned location, just wish the food was better! :( read more

Quaint bakery in an older house, with several baked goods to choose from. Peanut butter cookies were always my go-to when I came here and they were exactly the way I remember them from our high school cafeteria. I also tried chocolate raspberry tea cookies. I enjoyed packaged sweet heat hot chocolate I bought there once. Look forward to having lunch there one day. read more

Baked goods are amazing!! This is a truly handmade bakery, and everything I've ever gotten from here is absolutely. The prices are so good, too. A true gem!! read more

Great service and food! Will definitely go back again and recommend! Parking in the rear.

Delicious homemade soups, salads & sandwiches. I highly recommend the gourmet grilled cheese. Specialty iced teas are phenomenal. It always amazes me how the servers do such a great job remembering what everyone orders when there's a large group and people want to pay separately. Definitely make reservations ahead of time!! And save room for dessert. Parking is available behind the restaurant and also on the street. read more

Sweet Memories - Bakeries Near Me - Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Everything is homemade, it's family own, there's nothing like it. The one soup (mushroom pumpkin rice soup) brought me back to one of the soups my grandma used to make. It's literally food for the soul. I love it here we've been coming here 1x a week for the past month and it's been superb every time! The French toast option and gourmet grilled cheese is our favorite! Our waitress Heather is patient and wonderful! We will continue coming back! Also you can't beat the price of 11.99! read more

Sweet Memories - Gourmet grilled cheese. Mushroom pumpkin soup and vegetable soup, apple cheese cake stuffed French toast with a butterscotch sauce. - Bakeries Near Me - Emmaus, Pennsylvania

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What a cute little place! We only went in there to grab a sweet to go, but they were so friendly and their cookies are amazing! I got their peanut butter dipped in chocolate cookie and it was just the perfect amount of sweet and soft and crumbly (literally my favorite)! My toddler and I had to make a bathroom trip and noted they are small bathrooms, but very clean! I would love to go back and have brunch there but I will 100% be back to grab some sweets! read more

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This is the hidden gem amongst hidden gems. They have knickknacks and all kinds of things to look at and the historic nature of the structure in which the ambience restaurant is within is awesome and inviting and generously decorated. I love this place I love this place I love this place! read more

The only waiter in the place was very Rude. Poor service. Certainly not worth the calories.

For updates from the owners please check out their Facebook page. Sweet Memories is one of the best things about Emmaus. The food is homey and that's a good thing. The lunchtime menu is written on a chalkboard and can vary but some items are perennial. Soups are made from scratch as far as I can tell and complement the sandwiches perfectly. My favorite part about this restaurant has always been the bakery items. From cookies to cakes and pies the selection is amazingly diverse. Nothing beats homemade and that is what you get here at this genuine treasure of a home town eatery. We're longtime customers and are never disappointed. Neither will you. read more

I absolutely love the simple small menu. Everything is fresh bc they don't have a ridiculous too large selection like most places. The staff and service are great. Food comes out fast. The prices are decent. Great desserts as well. If you're dining in, I would definitely recommend calling ahead to make a reservation as they do book up fast. read more

I've now had 3 different cake from this bakery and the madness simply has to end at some point! I mean I have never had each cake I try SOMEHOW be better than the last. I'm not sure if they have scientists or magicians or an insane combo of both making cakes, but I'm not exaggerating when I say you HAVE to try their cakes. Its now our family's go to cake place. read more

The atmosphere is adorable and cozy like a little cottage. The food is delicious and feels like your grandma made you lunch

Absolutely love this place. Great family ran business. Brunch is always 100% spot on. Menu changes all the time. Always fresh. The bakery just might be the best in the Lehigh Valley. I order all my cakes here now for birthdays and holidays. read more

Terrible staff is super unfriendly like they don't even want your business. I wanted the visit to be great, but the building smells of mold so bad. Maybe this is why the employees are agitated? I tried three times and that was my last. Never again. read more

I took friends for lunch and was disappointed. The place is cute and the deserts are yummy. Service was O.K. Food was so-so. But.... I have never been charged full price to have a second drink (extra $1 once). Full price to refill a glass of lemonade is really second rate. Won' return. read more

Ordered 5 dozen cupcakes for my daughter's graduation party and they came out great. Fresh, moist and the icing was good.

Friendly staff, great products. We always get cupcakes for my wife's birthday and use them for other family events. 5+ years of ordering from them, all different, most items have been exceptional. read more

I have been going to Sweet Memories for years!! The food, service and ambiance is great! Even though I have moved out of the Lehigh Valley, every time I return my friends and I have a reunion. read more

This is one of my favorite places in the Lehigh Valley! The food is delicious & inventive, the ambiance is warm & inviting, and the desserts are to die for. My mom, sister and I love to come here for brunch on a Sunday then walk up to the Emmaus Farmers Market. Last time we shared the thick-sliced french toast topped w/ baked peach crisp; mozzarella stuffed savory french toast topped w/ scrambled eggs, roasted tomatoes & zucchini w/ ranch cream; sweet potato pancakes topped w/ cheesy onions & honey mustard; and ham, roasted potato & cheese stuffed omelet topped w/ sauteed peppers & chive cream and OMG we wanted to bathe in all of it. read more

This is a very cute, quaint joint. I love their cakes and baked goods. They have fresh baked cakes, cookies, bars, and other goodies. They sell cakes by the slice, which I love. Their prices are very reasonable. I love stopping by and picking up a few slices of cake to go! They also do great brunch entrees that are healthy and fresh. I've had their omelette and my friend enjoys their soups and salads. All in all, sweet memories leaves me filled with sweet memories of their brunch items and baked goods! read more

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This is hands down one of the best scratch Kitchen Brunch/ Lunch spots around town! The food is fresh and tasty! The desserts are the reason you save room and take half your lunch home to enjoy later! The staff is friendly and sweet! I even take my dad (you may think it's only a ladies place) here or bring stuff home! Favorite hidden read more

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Wow, wow, wow!! I never knew this place existed! I have lived in this part of the Lehigh Valley for 5 years and never noticed this place. The reason I found it, was because we were headed over to the Main Street area to visit a local bike store and I wanted to see if there were any ice cream or sweet treat places around. That's how I found this place. We only went in to buy 2 pieces of Chocolate cake to go, but I was pleasantly surprised upon entering the establishment. It is so cute and quaint!!! They serve food here as well. I just loved the atmosphere. I will definitely be back to eat one day. The chocolate cake was AMAZING. When I asked the clerk who helped me how long they had been there she told me almost 24 years!!! I don't know how this one every slipped past me. It also seems as though it's best if you make reservations because it isn't huge and can get busy! read more

Love this little shop so much. The food is amazing, the desserts are incredible and the staff are truly wonderful. Covid restrictions make you feel safe! read more

I basically live here. I've never ordered anything that wasn't delicious. It's such a great place to take your friends for a quick catchup session. Lunch is always served within minutes! My favorite choices are the mixed berry lemonade (with fresh blueberries, strawberries AND raspberries!), the pumpkin mushroom soup (amazing!!), and any of their tuna/chicken salads on the puffed pastry. Brunch on Sundays is amazing too, but prepare for sugar overload. I personally enjoy a little of the savory (like the salads) and then saving room for the sweets in the bakery case. The chocolate toffee crunch cake is to die for. So is the coconut custard pie. So is ... Everything! Make reservations early - like weeks early - if you want a good time/seat. Any reservation after noon may amount to 69'd menu items. It's all freshly made so once they're out of a menu item, you're out of luck. The 11:00 reservation slot is always a safe bet for ordering off the full menu. The shop upstairs offers neat gift items. And if you're in a rush or if they're booked solid, you can order your food or sweets to go. Love this place!! My only complaint is that they don't offer a punch card for regulars like me. ;) read more

Sweet Memories - Tomato basil salad with tuna salad in a pita. - Bakeries Near Me - Emmaus, Pennsylvania

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Really cute little place with several tables to dine at. Bakery in the back and a knick knack store upstairs. My daughter took me here for brunch on my last Sunday in town. Love that they only serve what they get fresh in for the day! I had banana pancakes topped with strawberries and chocolate gravy. She had some kind of egg, zucchini, salad, avocado mix which she liked as well. We both had the mixed berry lemonade, yummy! I miss how the East Coast turns a home into a restaurant. read more

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The best in the valley, period. Try everything' because it's all fantastic. The owner is a phenomenal baker, and her daughters and husband help out taking care of kitchen and tables..a true family affair and a real gem in Emmaus. Great breakfast and lunches and baked goods phenomenal. read more

My husband and I support small businesses as much as possible, especially during the pandemic. We have utilized their call ahead ordering and curbside pickup for brunch several times over the last few months. Their staff takes great care when packaging up items for transport and always wears face coverings when interacting with guests. We can't wait until we can go back to in person dining, but until then we will continue with curbside :) read more

This place should be called Bad Memories. We took my grandma here for her birthday. Upon walking in there was a terrible musty smell. I ordered tuna pita and salad. The tuna was inedible. Too much Mayo, tasted more like chicken than tuna and it was overall gross. The salad was fine for what it was. I told our waitress that the tuna was not good and I couldn't eat it. No apology or offer to change it for something else. Customer service leaves little to be desired. My aunt couldn't eat her soup (pumpkin mushroom soup). I ordered the quiche as I was starving and it was obvious they heated it up in the microwave. It was better than the tuna but still not good. I'm sure nuking the heck out of it didn't help. Just shows they don't care about their presentation of their food. When we got our bill they charged us for the tuna pita. Was going to ask her to take it off but we really just wanted to get out of there. The waitress was pretty rude throughout the meal. They obviously don't value customers. When we left we all agreed the food was sub par. We absolutely will never be back. read more

Stopped here for brunch and was so glad I did. This place is a wonderful little gem. I had the grilled cheese which was amazing and I would recommend. They really excel in their pastry selection! read more

Amazing as always! Never miss a chance to eat at or take out from this wonderful little family run business. I'm not sure how the do it, but everything is always delicious and that includes all the desserts! Best around...by far! read more

The cutest little place!! You walk in and immediately fall in love with the ambiance, the display, the aroma and the people! The food tasted yum and came out within 5 mins of us ordering. Want to come here again and again and again!! read more

Sweet Memories made a small cake and cupcakes for our wedding four years ago, and my friends still remind me how fab they were! The actual restaurant is super cute, and I love that it is a true family business. We were in town and went back for brunch which was reasonably priced and with pretty decent sized portions. I got the grilled cheese which was super cheesy as promised with a pineapple coleslaw which I wished was a little less sweet. Pay at the counter and tip well, they work hard here. My grandma isn't on Yelp but she and her girlfriends are also fans of this place haha! read more

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This place is absolutely adorable. It's a small house with a small sign that you will miss if you're not looking for it. Very nostalgic full of great decor and just overall adorable. I tried the chocolate chip chunky cookie which was hands down one of the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever had in my life. It was huge moist full of chocolate chunks I mean to die for. I also purchased a cheesecake freaking chocolate cupcake, a chocolate peanut butter cup Cupcake, and a chocolate peanut butter cheesecake brownie. The brownie is good the cupcakes were ok, the cake was a lite sry and bland to me but I'm a bit of a cupcake snob. I have not tried the cakes but they are definitely winning. The two young daughters that work there were sweet and very helpful. The only tip I have is be sure to have cash because you need to spend $10 to use a debit card. read more

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It's unusual for us to miss a Sunday in downtown Emmaus, but this was the first time we'd made it to Sweet Memories for brunch. After my poor husband had to tag along for my shopping yesterday and the pet parade at the farmer's market earlier this day, I got the "come ON" look when we walked in. Yes, it feels like grandma's house or an old fashioned B&B. Not exactly my preferred style of decorating either, but hey, I follow the food! We didn't have a reservation, but we were able to get a table right away (they have 4 or 5 first come, first served tables near the desserts, and a room full of reserved tables). The waitress came with the brunch blackboard menu and took our drinks orders (we just did water today). I was surprised that the $7.99 price that Mundania had mentioned in her review was still around...hurrah! When our server came back with water a few minutes later, we were ready to order. I had the grilled croissant with eggs, bacon, cheese & roasted tomatoes...the hubs went for the blueberry pancakes with lemon cream and peaches. Took a little over 10 minutes before our food popped out...giving us plenty of time to eyeball the other guests' food and the dessert case (almost everything in the dessert case was sub $2...awesome...) Our food was delicious. My husband cleaned his plate, but I only got through about half of mine. Neither of us had room for dessert, but I can promise you that we'll be back to try it! My croissant was a good balance between grilled crispiness & soft croissant-ness...and while I was skeptical of mixing tomatoes with my eggs, it was actually quite awesome. It'll make a great lunch tomorrow at work. So two brunch entrees, two waters, sub $15.98 before tax and tip. We'll definitely be back! FYI - $10 min on the credit card, if you are just sneaking in for a cookie or piece of cake. read more