Marylou makes beautiful cakes in whatever design you want. The cakes taste amazing and I wouldn't…read morehesitate to recommend this business to anyone looking for cakes or cupcakes for any occasion.

Deborah is an excellent cake designer and also a great human being. I am taking her cake making…read moreservice for more than a decade. She has got creativity in her hands and ability to execute them perfectly. She can make cakes for all occasions. She is specialised in making wedding cakes and unique birthday cakes in Brisbane.

i moved in with my sister a number of years ago and when ever we call into the Rain Forrest bakery…read morewe really enjoy the service from the staff and whether it is their vanilla slice or the pies they are very enjoyable and would recommend the bakery to everyone.

Rainforest Bakery is a small and unassuming place you probably drive past all the time if you're on…read morethe North Side a fair bit like me. But to be honest, I'm glad it's only really a place for the locals because then I get all their wonderful treats to myself. My Dad actually recommended it to me when I wanted something sweet and, ever sceptical, I trudged off thinking he was full of it. I walked away thinking they make the best chocolate scrolls I've ever tasted. I'm a disgustingly sweet sweet tooth; I actually take sweet tooth to a new level. I love mock cream buns and all things chocolate and Rainforest Bakery delivers all of those things with flying colours. It's always true that the smaller places have the best quality food, isn't it? The guys at Rainforest Bakery must put in a lot of personal effort because the bread is always beautifully fresh, the sweets are always to die for, and the savouries offer a real pick-me-up. This is another small business winning the hearts of many with genuinely great food and service. Rainforest Bakery is open 7 days.

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE. I have been using The Cupcake Patisserie for the past few years for…read moremy cake smash clients at Baby Boo Studios. Nothing is too much trouble for these guys. Just brilliant, reliable, friendly service, week in week out. I highly recommend them.

If you want to have something special for morning or afternoon tea, then stop at Cupcake…read morePatisserie. There are a wide range of tasty and beautiful cupcakes to take away or eat in with a coffee and have a chat with friends. My favourite is the gluten free red velvet and you would never know that it is gluten free. Never fear they also have full gluten cupcakes if that is what you prefer. Every time I have bought some of these they are a talking point at the get together. They are a good size so perhaps get two different one's and split them with your friend or date and you will get to try more. Simply Delicious.

Carby's Bakehouse is a little family owned bakery on Hamilton Road. They bake all the bread and…read moreproducts fresh on site and they are open from 6am every morning, 7 days a week. They sell a range of tasty pies and sausage rolls and pastries. The latest flavour of pie is Jalapeno Chilli Beef pie, and although I haven't tried it yet, I'm really keen! Most pies are $4.60 and they also sell mini pies for $1.80. The perfect little snack. They are currently selling a big range of delicious Christmas treats. I bought a pack of 12 Rum Balls for $7.60, made with real Bundy Rum! They also sell all types of bread loaves, rolls and buns, sweet bakery goods like slices and tarts and even whole cakes.

Try to at least acknowledge the customer has entered the shop if you must continue your…read moreconversation. Then don't give me attitude when I comment on your lack of customer service. Then again do what you want I won't be back and maybe you keep giving terrible service and leave,and then a decent pie shop will take over.

Alfina's is a quaint little suburban coffee shop on Brisbane's North side. It is located in a…read moresmall group of shops away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD. This little shop is so sweet - as soon as you enter the smell of roasting coffee beans hits your nose and excites your senses! The little glass service cabinet is always filled with beautifully decorated cakes and slices and the staff are always pleasant. It's a great place to catch up with friends and grab a bite to eat. If you're not into cake and coffee (ahhh.. isn't everybody) Alfina's have a few light lunch options available including a variety of salads, mixed sandwiches, quiche and toasted foccacias. I have only ever had coffee here as I am almost always on a diet when I visit and I swear I gain a kg just looking at these cakes! As if their delicious cakes and coffee weren't enough - they also sell gorgeous little giftware's like homemade jewellery and the like. In 2009 Alfina's won the Small Business Achievers Award and were nominated again in 2010. Aside from the standard coffee shop service they host high teas, private functions and make speciality cakes to order! If you are on the North side of Brisbane, definitely recommend checking it out.

Alfina's coffee and cake is a lovely little family type coffee shop. Alfina makes the cakes, slices…read moreand biscuits from scratch, toiling over a hot oven from early in the morning before she opens. The sweet food is always yummy and fresh. She accommodates most requests. She makes the best omelette around. The prices are very reasonable. She is personable and makes you feel at home. There is always plenty of magazines to read. I would recommend paying her a visit.

I've only been here a couple of times because The Cheesecake Shop is generally quite expensive. But…read moreif you need something a bit special and don't mind paying the extra, then this place is for you. Their range of desserts is fantastic, it all looks so fresh and yummy, and you can be in there for ages trying to make a decision. I had to resort to "rock paper scissors" for my final choice! The staff are great, they don't rush you (though it has been quiet when I've been in). They also have some savoury items, but really, I go there for something sweet. It's probably exactly like the other Cheesecake Shops but hey, it's all good, what's not to love?