Wonderful little local bakery. Homemade goodies that changes every day. The cupcakes and cheesecake…read moreare divine! I stop in every few weeks and there is always something good

We contacted Essential Sweets for an 8th birthday cake. The gentleman that took the call and order…read morewas kind, professional and so accommodating. We placed the order for a quarter sheet cake in red velvet with cream cheese icing and an appropriate but very specific character group which the bakery achieved beautifully with an edible, printed image. The cake was very fresh and tasty. We would happily do business with Essential Sweets again and are so happy to have a local bakery we can rely on. Highly recommended!

The absolute BEST hand decorated cookies around AND they don't taste like cardboard! Placed an…read moreorder for a bridal shower that was handled with care. The details were astounding and the seller was very involved making sure they arrived in one piece. I will continue to use Blakely Sweets!!

Such a wonderful local business to have make our little one some treats for her birthday party!…read more I met the owner of Blakely at an event and knew I wanted her to make some cookies for my daughters party. I booked her well in advance and she reached back out the week of the party. She was quick, helped me with my vision for the cookies and offered a great price. I cannot wait to have her whip up some treats for our next event.

Perfection; thank you for making my Mom's Mother's Day so special! I will definitely be a repeat…read morecustomer and recommend Cynthia to everyone!!!

Great flavors, good location , making dreams come true. We found it Through this applicationread more

I had really high expectations for this place as it was recommended by a friend but I ordered…read moresimple caramel apple nachos for $10 and the caramel was not tasteful to say the least. We also got chocolates that tasted like soap and cheap chocolate. Service wasn't exactly welcoming either. The decoration inside is cute but I was confused to see a small dog tied up to a chair inside which didn't seem to be a service dog as an explanation as no one was near the dog either. Not sure if this food establishment is pet friendly or what.

I stopped by today and got the cotton candy grapes. They were SO good! I will definitely be back…read morethis week!!

Absolutely the best and most amazing flavors added into their funnel cakes. Hands down best I had…read morein the area!

The best funnel cakes in the area...post your locations so I can come get a cake while you're out!…read moreLove them so much

Delivery only. Takes a week to ten days for your order…read more Everything is fresh and really high quality. Cons The giant apple fritters had almost no apple filling and because they are so large needed the filling and cinnamon mixture spread more deeply. Otherwise it's more of a glazed cinnamon round bread. The everything bagels were great as far as the bagel bread part goes but lacked in garlic and onion while being so heavily salted I had to wash them off in water before I could eat them. There was more salt than many pretzels have on them. Pros The rolls and bread were perfect and delicious. The sesame bagel's were among the best I've ever had. Fix the fritters and back off the salt on the everything bagels and I would have rated five stars.

Excellent variety of baked goods. Cookies, cakes, breads, bagels and more. I have used them on…read morenumerous occasions and have never been disappointed.

First time here because I received a gift card and heard there was a car show on the last Sunday of…read moreeach month. The car show was interesting with a several different styles of cars. The store itself is very colorful and lots of fun. They have a moving train up top, and a huge Ferris Wheel. I saw little ones looking and having fun. They have tons of different candy and fudge. I purchased two truffle chocolates and a Coffee Mud-pie ice cream. The ice cream was very good and creamy and the truffles yummy. The price was so reasonable compared to other places I have been. They have a banana split that I will try next time when I go back. I love that you can get bags of different candy especially as gifts, or a gift card like I got. They also have a gift shop with local and Christian items. I personally love Quill and pop up cards and they have both. Service was excellent and the young lady that waited on me was friendly and full of smiles. It's a must stop if in Swansboro.

Parking: plenty of space with their own place to park…read more Food (Candies): lots of different candies, ice cream, treats, fudges etc. some of it was prepackaged and other things were a self serve style. plenty to choose from to satisfy whatever sweet craving you may have Ambience: open space that looked just like a candy land. they also had the outside decorated for christmas which alsway brings a festive flair Service: Self Service

Always fresh bagels with a huge variety. My favorite is the everything bagel with bacon, egg and…read morecheese. While I was waiting I spied freshly made cinnamon buns that were so delicious. Lavazza coffee is the best and I am hooked. The menu offers and large variety and is cost friendly. It's hard to make a decision as there are always new and delicious choices of breakfast delights but also desserts to take home. I am a local resident and Bagels and More as well as Napoli are my favorite hang outs. Don't feel like baking for the next social? Grab a dozen or more bagels. I love the staff in both places and always feel welcomed in!!

Stopped in to pick up a half dozen bagels on a Saturday morning and was met with the worst attitude…read moreI have seen in years. Me: Would like a half dozen plain bagels please? Her:Well do we have a half dozen over there? Me: I don't know? Her: Well go count them Me: Could be 5 maybe 6 She then proceeds to walk over them point to the glass and count with professional grade sarcasm 1,2,3,4,5. At this point I decided she could keep her bagels and left.