First off, just entering the bakery, the smell.... Although I already ate before arriving, I could…read moredefinitely eat again. Keeping my "blinders" on, my mission is to get a few of those famous crispy bakes for my daughter's 26 birthday instead of buying a whole cake. My attendant, Eimau, (hope I spelled correcty, if not, my apologies) was so pleasant and his patience servicing me has me leaving with not only a few bakes, but cake pops, cupcakes and macaroons!! You have to try this nice place, so good. Thank you all for your service.

I returned to Lilla Vanilla after a mediocre visit a couple of months ago. I was initially on the…read morefence due to the two viral crunches I tried--only one was enjoyable--and I wasn't impressed with the service. That said, I don't believe in writing a place off after a single average experience, so I decided to give it a second chance. This time, I ordered two different viral crunches along with a croissant. Unfortunately, the results were disappointing across the board. The Mixed Berry Crunchy was cute in presentation, but that was its only redeeming quality. There was no bold--or even subtle--mixed berry flavor. At $10, it felt wildly overpriced and not worth the calories. Next was the Lemon Crunchy, which is supposed to feature a lemon blueberry flavor. As someone who loves lemon, I had high expectations, but once again it was bland and forgettable. Since this is a bakery, I also tried a fresh croissant and asked for it to be warmed. The staff accommodated the request, and it smelled incredible. It was warm, light, and flaky--but sadly, the flavor fell flat. A light brushing of butter on top would have gone a long way. For me, this is strike two. Unfortunately, Lilla Vanilla just isn't worth the money or the calories. Based on my experience--mediocre service on the first visit, bland and overpriced featured items on the second, and only neutral-to-slightly-positive notes on the croissant--I'd rate it 2 out of 5 . I seriously contemplated giving them 1 star but to be fair, the viral crunchy presentation was appealing and the croissant did have good texture (even if the flavor missed).

So let me just start this review by saying I did not visit in person, only had an online order. I…read morewas in the area for awhile waiting on a medical appointment nearby. When I say this online order made me want to visit in person, I mean it! The portions were amazing, the flavor was literally so good the picture I was planning to take of what I ordered was an afterthought. Also, this is just the sweetest thing....they wrote a personal thank you note on my bag, plus taped a wildflower to it. I legit felt bad throwing the bag away once I was done.

Homemade inventory. Delicious Food. Inviting environment…read more I got to try the coffee cake, Dubai cookies and it was delicious. The owner is super friendly and inviting. This place makes homemade pastries and desserts in house, which is rare today! I am definitely stopping by here again. TIP: they are open until 1030 PM.

A slice of Boca Raton in Trenton New Jersey…read more The Biscoff Cookie Latte was a treat. Service was impeccable and the grounds were beautiful.

3 and 3/4 stars…read more Someone said a "slice of Boca"? No, not quite. (Although "not Boca" isn't necessarily a bad thing.) However you look at it, the comparison is inflated. The latte was good (not delicious), but a tad watery with a fullness of flavor missing. It was a rainy Saturday afternoon and the place was busy, but not overwhelming so. Tables were full, but it was only a short wait for me to place my simple order (by coffee shop standards) of a small, vanilla latte. However, once my order was taken (yes, the wait-server was pleasant) and I paid, I was left to figure it out. First time in and so I didn't know what the deal was: do I wait where I am? Pick up at a different counter? Ok...but where? Does someone call my drink out when it's ready (there's no put-your-name-on-a-cup thing -- which IS annoying, but apparently can be more handy than I've previously thought)? Is the order stated when the cup is placed down? The person who waited on me had vanished into a gaggle of chatting and giggling girls behind the counter, so I asked another customer. (FYI: you wait at the perpendicular counter to your left of the register.) No big deal, but it's one of those "little things" that separates the four stars from the five. I moved to the "wait" counter and observed a few drinks being placed down -- all beverages in similar cups -- and had to (again) ask someone else for help (i.e., which order was mine), as the barista who made my drink put it down and then disappeared into that gaggle of girls. (Also minor, but another separator of the three and three quarter stars from the four.) In short, the latte was good, but not the best. The service? Ok, but not the best. The ambiance? Again ok. Maybe because I've lived in SE Florida for more than 20 years, but it definitely does not have that true Boca feel. Nonetheless, given the options in the area, Hamilatte is a welcome attempt at something different, and definitely a preferred choice to Starbucks. I will return if I'm nearby, but I won't go out of my way (as I do for a truly 5-star establishment).

While on a road trip, of course I had to discover new donut places. And found this on yelp…read more As soon as I walked in and looked at the selection, I already knew this was not going to be a good one, but I decided to give it a try anyway. It is a small shop and a little shopping center so you may have some difficulty with parking. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't very busy. I was greeted immediately and each of the available doughnuts are on display in the front case. The consistency was more bread like so it wouldn't necessarily qualify as a yeast or a cake doughnut. I took a bite of each and that was the end. If you are a true donut fan, you may be disappointed like I was.

VERY very good donuts! They're so soft and full of fun toppings. I only tried the donuts (which…read morewere DELICIOUS), so next time I'm planning on trying something fun like a waffle breakfast sandwich or Boston crème croissant! PERFECT if you like a sweet treat in the AM! They have savory options as well

Shrimi makes the most beautiful and delicious cakes in the Triangle area! Seriously!…read more She crafted four wonderful cakes for a dessert auction that wowed the guests from their intricate icing details to their rich flavors. She was very helpful in selecting cakes that could hold up on display for a few hours (e.g., buttercream icing over cream cheese) and even transported the desserts to the event for a minimal cost. The cakes were delivered on-time and were even more beautiful than the photos could do justice. It was a seamless experience from receiving a quote to selecting the best cake sizes for serving. I highly recommend Happily Desserted! For all future cake orders, I'll be calling Shrimi!

Our wedding cake turned out absolutely perfect, and we have our amazing cake artist to thank for…read morethat, Shrimi! She was so easy to work with and really understood my vision from the start. She was also incredibly transparent about pricing and helped guide us to something beautiful that fit perfectly within our budget. Not only did the cake look stunning, but it tasted just as good--our guests couldn't stop raving about it!!! Highly recommend to any bride looking for a stress-free and sweet experience!

Great atmosphere of an authentic Italian market. I can only…read morespeak about the sandwiches, huge, and excellent. Great service too.

This is an Italian market with so many great products and also a bakery and deli…read more What we ordered: - Chicken Parm - Chicken cutlets, marinara and homemade fresh mozzarella - American Italian - Ham, Genoa salami, piccante provolone, lettuce, roasted peppers, served with red wine vinaigrette The sandwiches although pricey are large in size and very tasty. There is both street parking in the front of the store and a parking lot behind it. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

I was always passing this place by when visiting Bordentown and its environs. After visiting with a…read morefriend who had good things to say about the business, namely that the hard ice cream is homemade, I finally stopped and am glad I did. I was one of the first customers here just after noon, so I had no pressure while looking at the menu. I chose chocolate fudge brownie paired with pecan pie. A small with 2 scoops set me back about $4. Both flavors were very good, the pecan had nuts and lots of pie crust, the fudge brownie was my favorite though. It didn't look super dark, but the chunks of brownie were very fresh and fudgey. I'll pair this with the cookie dough next time. With the abundance of homemade flavors and the low cost, this will be a temptation while in the area. Easily beating out a competitor across the street. Plenty of parking and great customer service too.

A cool ice cream spot with a vast menu and a fun vibe. I went a while back on a business trip and…read moregot some sort of brownie sundae which was great, and then went back the following night to get something else. Overall, fun experiences and service; would go again if ever in town.

I really like to go here. I could easily buy the ice cream at the Halo Farm location next to the…read moreTrenton Farmers Market (and I do!), but sometimes I just want to go to this place after dinner, wait through the inevitable line, and sit down and enjoy some ice cream that's honestly as good as or better than any of the fancy brands at the grocery store. They've an impressive range of flavors, and I try to always try a flavor that I've not had in a long time, however I need to have my chocolate cherry more often than not. It's also very common to see people walking along the counter to pick their flavors. If you haven't made a decision, and the people behind you in line know what they want, do the right thing and let them go first. They give healthy scoops, and one scoop, although it doesn't sound like much, might be enough for someone with less post-dinner space available in their belly. If it's your first time visiting, watch the scoops being given to the person in front of you before making your decision. As an added bonus, during Spring and Summer Saturday nights, they have live music in the room as well. It's a cheap, fun date.

I am sad to give this a mediocre review, but this is the third time I visited and they were missing…read morestrawberry chip - which is a fan favorite. They keep leaving the boxes of ice cream on top of the counters to restock and then serve long lines of customers. This makes the ice cream very melty and causes freezer burn. Halo Pub does not allow tastes anymore so when they are out of your family's favorite flavors, it is a blind guess as to what to order. The hot fudge is delicious, but hard to enjoy when they give so little and the ice cream starts out melty. I hope the management will start listening to customer feedback and fix the stocking issues. The staff says that they request more stock of popular flavors, but don't get them. Lastly, the bathroom is nasty.