One of Brisbane's best, Jocelyn's Provisions by Jocelyn Hancock was sold in 2009 but it was only a…read morematter of time until Jocelyn popped up with another awesome venture. This time in West End on the Corner of Montague Rd & Ashington St. Cake and Bake, her new store is all about Freshly made sweet delights, home-made relishes, jams, quiches, savoury focaccias, biscottis, meringues, lots of buttery french pastries, a well stocked deli section, and healthy salads. A one stop shop, where you can buy & stock up on things you need for your pantry at home or simply marvel & treat yourself to the best things in life. CAKE and BAKE also have their own blend of coffee, and we can't of course forget about the indulgent cakes! Which look absolutely divine. We came away with a good number of treats of course, and let's just say they are delightful! It's going to be harder and harder to keep to our exercise regime at this rate. Tip: For those wanting to visit, there is onsite parking but you'll have to get there early. CAKE and BAKE is open daily from 7:30am but will open earlier on Saturdays so be sure to stop by on your way to the markets of after! We will be back to try their coffee. West Enders are a lucky bunch as it seems this suburb has been going gangbusters lately with all the new openings, cafes, retaurants, & now Cake and Bake!

Bow & Daisy are high on my list of quality bakeries & cup cakes in Brisbane. Having purchased…read moretheir cakes several times now, they've been consistently fresh and flavoursome, light and fluffy, and offering many combinations of flavours. They are friendly and helpful and it's always a delight to purchase from them. I highly recommend buying from them, although I'm not aware of them having a store, they are always available from markets around town or ordering, and if you're lucky, keep an eye out, you might catch them in town at the One Eleven building on Eagle Street on a weekday selling their goodies :) Memorable cupcakes we've sampled are the cafe latte - injected with coffee and topped with a choc covered coffee bean, and the bannoffee - a banana caramel and cream cupcake with fresh bananas!

Wow! What a find! Really smooth coffee. EVERYTHING is gluten free! And sooooo good! We tried the…read morebagels today, fresh and tasty! And since it's a celebration lunch: sweets! Lime Coconut cake and Lemon Curd tart were shared and they didn't disappoint. The cake was moist and so yummy! The lemon curd, just as tangy as I like it.

From the owner: At Finiky, we cater to those with intolerances, serving fresh gluten free and mostly dairy free…read moresweet and savoury treats as well as breakfast and lunch.

I stopped in here recently for a quick Saturday morning breakfast on the way to an appointment…read morehoping for a quick and tasty breakfast. The establishment relatively recently came under new management. It was previously one of West End's numerous Vietnamese bakeries, and while it remains a bakery the new owners seem to be going for more of an up-market French boulangerie vibe. I ordered a filled baguette and a takeaway Di Bella coffee. The delivery of the baguette was instantaneous and while I waited for my coffee I didn't stand on ceremony, biting into the baguette and assessing their work. The bread itself was quite good, with a slight glaze to the crust and a pleasantly chewy inner. The toppings - chicken and avocado - fairly well-executed for a simple combination. The coffee however took too long to arrive, causing me concern about whether I'd be late for my appointment. What should for an experienced barista take 1-2 minutes tops took more like 4-5. Even worse, when the coffee arrived, it was insipid and milky, leading me to think the maker either didn't dose enough coffee into the group-head or used an insufficient one-shot for the large cup. Either way, it was a deflating first coffee for the day. The price also seemed a bit excessive at close to $12 for the coffee and baguette. Considering I could get a tasty roll significantly cheaper at one of the several Vietnamese bakeries in the neighbourhood, if I go back here it will probably be to buy bread for home use.

West End has a few Vietnamese bakeries but WEB has set itself apart, making fine, French style…read morebakery products at a pinch of the price of a well known French bakery across town. I don't want to say too much, because then I'll have to line up behind YOU! to buy my delicious almond croissants, baguettes and sour dough bread. Friendly warm staff!

Before you even think about coming here...go for a run or...I don't know...stop eating for a few…read moredays, you will soon find out why. I once called in just to get a quiche which is ridiculous because that's probably the last thing this business is known for (it was amazing for your information), and walked out with 3 slices of cake, 3 Banoffe pies and 4 tarts. I took half of them home and the other half to Uni with me and before I could even explain to everyone what they were, they were gone. The Welsh Lady is a deceptive temptress who lures you in with her unassuming shop front, tucked away in Rosalie and STEALS YOUR WALLET AND YOUR WAISTLINE! Eventually returning both, one thinner, the other thicker (I'll let you guess which is which). Everything they bake here makes you want to quit life and die from a decadent, gluttonous overdose of sugary wonderment. Specializing in cakes to order they have everything you can imagine and more. Words can't do this place justice, so if you are wanting the perfect wedding or birthday cake, or simply just something sweet for any type of celebration The Welsh Lady should be your first port of call. P.S The Banoffe pies are out of this world, go now and get yourself one before they are deemed illegal.

I can divide everyone I know into two categories: those who like chocolate cake and those who like…read moreplain vanilla cake. Personally, I fall into the vanilla cake category but the Welsh Lady is the only cake shop that has the ability to make me question my allegiance to Team Vanilla. If you're a fan of chocolate cake, the muddier, richer, and more decadent the better, then the Welsh Lady is your holy grail. Her deep, dark mud cakes are so moist and dense that it's almost like she's mixed dark chocolate mousse into the batter. Most of my friends fall into Team Chocolate and I've become very used to being served a piece of chocolate birthday cake at parties and leaving it on the plate half finished. A couple of years ago at a dear friend's 21st I watched the cake be presented with a flourish. Chocolate again, I thought. I had to admit that it was a beautiful looking cake, covered in huge, elaborate chocolate curls and sprouting sparkly butterflies and stars on silver stems but I didn't expect my tastebuds to enjoy it as much as my eyes were. After one bite of the cake I knew there'd be no half-eaten leftovers on my plate this time. Through a mouthful of mud cake I demanded to know where my friend had gotten such a cake. 'MULSH NADY' she replied, her mouth was just as full as mine. 'Huh?'. She swallowed her chocolate-y mouthful and said 'Welsh Lady'. I nodded, swallowed, and went back for seconds.

4.5 / 5 This is my…read morepreferred stop for a quick bite to eat on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Firstly, I would recommend that you get in early - before 8AM - before they start selling out of some of their products! They are very popular with the inner-West crowd and it is easy to see why. The food is fresh and delectable. As a frequent takeaway breakfast customer, I have had tried a number of their savory items including the Eggs Benedict pie, Ham and Cheese croissant, Croque-Monsieur, and a number of their savory pies. Each just as good as the last. The Croqe-Monsieur is my pick but all the food is filling and reasonably priced. Customer service can be a hit-and-miss but it is quick and efficient. Finally, if you are going to get a Ham and Cheese croissant I would recommend that you get them to heat up a fresh one rather than getting one from the warmer as they can harden up after too long in the heat. Bon Appétit!

We had a very poor experience at the Toowong French Patisserie this morning. I ordered the…read moreBreakfast in Paris at about 9:50am, my wife a croissant. By 10:15, nothing had arrived, so we enquired - apparently we had been "forgotten." The Croissant arrived about five minutes later. My breakfast didn't arrive for another ten minutes. By that time, my wife had to leave for an appointment. I ate alone and had to walk home. The meal was bad. The soft boiled eggs were hard boiled. My croissant was so over-cooked, it was inedible and crumbly all the way through. The only saving grace was the bread and jam.

King of Cakes makes a pretty outrageous claim - and to be honest I'm not sure if I've ever actually…read morehad their cakes. That's probably because I'm not much of a cake girl. I have eaten a fair bit of their baked goods though, both at this shop on my way to uni located at the Gailey 5 Ways (which I always consider more St Lucia than Taringa) or at the Oktoberfest. It's good! *cough* sorry, ist es sehr gut. If you're a fan of all things strudel you need to try it too.

I am a huge (read huge) fan of their cheese strudel!…read more Everything else is great but this just takes the prize!

I stopped by here in the midst of a bicycle ride and opted for mango and stracciatella. Both were…read morequite good, but the mango really stood out as super flavorful, in addition to having an excellent rich texture. I could have that once a week for the rest of my life and not tire of it. Otherwise, I thought there was a good selection.

The well-established hazelnut-focused gelato place in Teneriffe has opened a new location at a new…read morecomplex in West End. It's a welcome enough arrival; there isn't much out in this area when the street markets aren't running, and they're getting in on the early side of what looks to be a wave of development. The flavor selection was similar to what one would find at the original outpost; very Italian-sounding and with an emphasis on nuts. It lacks the zazzle of the other new arrival to the area (Messina), but has enough creamy deliciousness going for it.

Amie was amazing. She was a great communicator that responded promptly and was very sweet and…read moreprofessional. She made the whole process easy. I had Amie create a wedding cake for me. It was delicious and looked so gorgeous. She delivered to my venue no problem, and made the whole process seamless and hassle free for me. Overall, a very professional business With great talent for cake making. I definitely recommend.

Eclectic decor, friendly and quick service. I loved the coffee and the gluten free options. My…read moreboyfriend loved the hearty portion sizes. We will be back :)

Cutest little cafe on the corner of my street. I love sitting outside and the people there are so…read morefriendly.