I picked this provider because the reviews suggested that she was good and her pictures also showed…read morethat she has talent in unique cake designs at a very fair price. BUT Communication: I was having trouble getting information out of her and had to ask several questions to get an answer. Response time took forever and the responses were very short UNTIL I started to speak about payment then everything was fine. style: Don't get my wrong the cake was pretty close (the two stars) We had a Taco Bell themed party and the inspiration cake was fake Taco Bell packs and "sauce" which I assumed would be made out of JELLY. NO, she put actual taco bell packets (did tell me she had to use real ones) and actual Taco Bell sauce on our cake that dried and looked disgusting. The very front of the cake was messed up. I was going to try and fix it myself when I got home but I was afraid I would make it worse. The whole thing just felt sloppy. Taste: This cake was not good. The layers of actual cake was thick and dry and the "filling" was so thin. The icing was thick that almost everyone picked most of it off and there was so much left over. And don't get me started on the taco sauce and the taste of that . Overall, I was very disappointed and will be going somewhere else next time.

Very fast and great customer service!! The cake was amazing!! Very delicious and beautifully made…read more Definitely recommend

Stopped in for something sweet and boy oh boy was I surprised. I wont lie its a bit pricey, but…read moreeverything I tryed was amazing. They had samples out and im happy they did. I ended up getting some truffles and a chocolate bar which were both amazing. The truffles didnt make it to the car.

A once great local institution, but something has gone awry these days -- two weeks before…read moreChristmas, their website accepted an online holiday order. But as the holidays arrived, there was no sign of life, no answer to phone calls or online messages. It's bad enough for the place to be defunct, but to be defunct with a zombie website borders on fraudulent, unfortunately.

Best pumpkin bread and chocolate cake in the universe!…read more Their tea is always freshly brewed, and their desserts very moist and flavorful. And the price is right!

Literally drove by, pulled a U-turn, and had to give this ice cream spot a try! Loved how it…read morelooked old school and those are usually the ones that are the best. I'm glad I pulled the U-Turn The service here was great, people that enjoy their job. I asked for her recommendations and she delivered! Blueberry cobbler in a cup, and a chocolate w/Reese's Cup Cyclone. There is plenty of seats to grab some lunch and a treat to enjoy by yourself or with a group. Love that I stopped and will definitely stop again!

Had my first jiffy treet chili dog ! It really hit the spot. But what I came to rave about was…read moretheir non-dairy ice cream. I couldn't tell that it was non-dairy except that it didn't upset my stomach. Try the lemon poppyseed and you won't regret it !

Excellent service and quality product reasonably priced easy in and out parking for street parking…read moreand the dining room is really neat with different chairs and boutique, decorations staff, which really accommodating. I learned that at this location you do not have to give your first name for an order as I did in the Terre Haute store, they insisted on having my first name in TH - they did not insisted on giving them my name at this Bloomington. OK she said no we don't need that. We never ask for that so very odd. The same company different policies. The donut is scrumptious. The maple pecan is what I got. It is really good fresh quality made throughout the day until they close. It's worth a try if you've never tried a parlor donut.

Parlor doughnuts is one of my go to study spots as I live just down the street. Great vibe in there…read moreand a great place to study, they have a small room with a good amount of tables and usually can get a spot. Their donuts are good I like the variety of flavors but nothing too special. However, the minis with raspberry filling are the best things ever. I would eat them everyday if I could. Their coffee is good but average, I wish it was a little stronger. The energizers are a nice addition to the menu, the tropical one was a nice flavor. The service could be much better. Employees seem to hate their jobs and are not very friendly to be honest. The mini donuts are whats giving this place a 4 star from me

Friendly little coffee and bakery shop in historic building in downtown Bloomington. I guess…read morethey're still following some kind of protocol by only allowing two people in at a time-that being said not many more could fit in there. Good selection of baked goods and pastries. Good coffee. Seating out front is nice. Good option for basic coffees and baked goods.

My partner and I have been to this place in Bloomington a couple of times. Both times we got their…read morecoffees and I have to saw they are pretty good their pastries are good too. Friendly service from the staff, the spot is nice and clean but you only can order from inside and. Then they literally have maybe 6 chairs outside for sitting. We wouldn't mind going back for their coffee and trying out some of their baked goods next time we are in Bloomington.

First time going today and everything was amazing!…read more We ordered the chicken arepa, the pabellón arepa, and three different tequenos: Venezuelan llanero cheese wrapped in dough and fried as well as guava and jalapeños tequenos. Each were very flavorful and the dough was perfect. I personally enjoyed the chicken arepa the most. We were both very pleased with our meals. The Venezuelan cheese however was not my favorite cheese ever.. so I might ask for it on the side so that it doesn't ruin your whole arepa/sandwich just in case you feel the same. The service was very accommodating and pleasant. The ambiance was clean and decorated very nicely. We will certainly be back for more!

Amazing traditional Venezuelan bakery, sandwiches , sweets, and coffee. We tried pastelitos,…read moreempanadas, and desserts. They serve the Cafe Vida Divina coffees here, got to try one as the taste great and good for my health and energy boost. These bake goods are all home made in-house and very fresh. Super friendly service from the owner herself. So good we doubled our order to take more home and another coffee to-go. Make sure to order the fresh avocado sauce and the garlic sauces to dips. The fruit punch and aguapanella were refreshing on the hot day were were eating here. Lastly, this is very easy to access as it is on a main streets, a bike path, on the bus line, and a bus stop right in front. No excuses not to enjoy what we just did.

Absolutely the cutest, specialty cookies ever! They can run pricey but they are very high quality…read moreand she works with each customer to come up with a nice composition of shapes, colors, and designs. We had her come up with some retro-bowling designs for our son's 3rd birthday - it was held at a bowling ally and I feared wouldn't have the same amount of love put into the event as in past years (full-time working mama who is also in grad school and was away for said school the weekend of his birthday - this helped take away some "mom guilt"). This would also be amazing for corporate events! Can't recommend these cookies enough! We got so many complements and at least 2 orders were placed by friends (for their own events) because of how crazy-awesome these cookies are. My only recommendation would be to offer a few different cookies bases (like snikerdoodle or ginger). A full 5 stars are well-earned.

I love unique ice cream flavours, and there are plenty at Ale's. They carry dozens of Mexican ice…read morecream and sorbet flavours, some of which will be familiar if you're used to the typical American flavours (vanilla, caramel, cotton candy, peanut butter), some which are adventurous (queso fresco, elote, various tropical fruits, just to name a few), and plenty in between. They also have paletas (Mexican popsicles), aguas frescas, flavoured cappuccino, crepes, tortas and more sweet and savoury Mexican snacks. I've had tons of gourmet ice cream, and this was up there with the best of them. I wanted to try one of the less common Mexican flavours but lots sounded good, and they let me sample a few. I sampled the ron con pasas/eggnog with raisins and queso fresco, and both were really good but I decided to get a scoop of queso fresco. I expected it to be like a cheesecake flavour but it was a little different in a way that's hard to put my finger on, so I can only advise you give it a try if you're curious. Besides the flavour being very interesting, the ice cream itself was fantastically creamy. Their homemade waffle cone was also very good. I also got esquites and horchata while I was there. The esquites cup was pretty good but didn't particularly stand out to me. I would advise mixing it a little before eating so you're not getting spoonfuls of mayo off the top with the first few bites. The horchata was great - smooth flavour with lots of cinnamon. The shop is very nicely decorated. There are a few tables and even a swing inside and outside. It looked clean inside. The people were very nice! I would love to come back even though it's across town! I would be interested in trying out their other desserts but it'll be hard to pass up on that ice cream.

The crepes are my FAVORITE item on the menu! The ice cream flavors are interesting - I haven't…read morefound one that I love yet though. The store is quite small but this isn't unusual for an ice cream shop.

Ok, 1st off I have to tell you that I grew up in the South. Peach Cobbler and Banana Pudding were…read morestaples. When I found The Peach Cobbler Factory I found a piece of home. In Bloomington right on the square. It's a great location. Small shop but clean and has a fun mural (see pic). You can really create a customized treat. Choose from the long lists of flavors for Cobblers, Pudding, Cheesecake, Cookies, Brownies or Churro Stix. Of course I chose Peach Cobbler which comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The Cobbler is hot and oh so tasty. Melts the ice cream in just the right way. Yes, I also had a Banana Pudding. It was piled high. Nilla Wafer bits, and whipped topping too of course. Order at the counter. Magic happens in the back behind the curtain. Just breathe and wait for it. Then indulge!! Hope you try these!

It's fine. Didn't knock my socks off but is a cute place and the service was quick and friendly. I…read moregot the small Nutella banana pudding. I think there was one banana slice in it. No wow factor here but good, simple banana pudding.