Seriously, Five Stars is not enough for Nathaniel Reid Bakery. I'd give them a 10 Star rating if I…read morecould. The shop is pristine. The display cases are filled with works of art, that taste delicious. The staff is cheerful, friendly and all of them dressed in uniforms gives a feeling of professionalism. I enjoyed a Smoked Ham and Gruyere Croissant and a black coffee in house. I was to have a seat at the counter in their front window and relax while my dogs were at the doggie spa up the street. The croissant was super-super flakey and the smoked ham paired beautifully with the gruyere cheese. I couldn't come to NRB and not take home a couple of sweet treats. My favorite treat was the Raspberry Lemon Financier. It was so good the next morning with my home brewed coffee. Then that evening I enjoyed a Lemon Cake whose name I cannot recall. It exceeded moistness and the strong lemon flavor was just what I like. In addition to my treats, I got a Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookie for my fur-babies pet stylist as part of her tip. My only dislike and it's minor, is that they serve Kaldi's Coffee. I'm glad they are supporting another local small business, but I am not a fan of their product. Typically when I know a cafe serves Kaldi's, I pass on the coffee, but I made an exception here.

I'd heard great things about this bakery for its authentic French flavors and long lines, so I…read moretried the Roast Beef Sandwich, Smoked Pork Sandwich, Four Cheese Honey Focaccia, and Chocolate Almond Croissant. I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful everything was. The sandwich bread was expertly crafted, soft without being tough, making it easy to chew. The pastries stood out as well, with a rich cheesiness and chocolatey sweetness that felt unique. Service was efficient with multiple staff members assisting customers. The place also has limited window seating available for dining.

Unbelievable Ooey Gooey Butter cake!! We were visiting and wanted to bring some home with us. It…read moretravelled really well (doesn't need to be refrigerated) and was still phenomenal the next day, many states over. Exceptional customer service and they have a diverse selection of baked goods, all which looked delicious. I only tried the Ooey Gooey Butter cake and it was 10/10.

A long standing St Louis tradition...the place looks simply neat. And that outside sign is…read moreabsolutely neat at night and all its neon. The bakery items....not all our favorite. - Iced Cookies: look neat and we wanted them to be good. But the cookie part had that flour-ee taste. - Pettifor: came out of the case with very cold/hardened exterior. These were ok once thawed out a bit....but nothing too great for the cake taste etc. - bread roll: This wasn't half bad...and I thought a very good baked item. I bought some hot dog buns....I look for them to be pretty good. Staff...all very cordial and helpful. Bread items:

This was my second time coming to this place…read more The staff is so inviting and friendly and are willing to answer any and every question you have. They made a fresh pot of coffee and even went the extra mile to go get ice as we came in later in the evening and they had run out. I did tell them they didn't need to, but he insisted which I thought was outstanding. This quaint little café is so charming inside. It allows people to gather eat a sweet treat and have general conversation conversations where you can actually hear one another. They do have outside seating too. The chocolate cake was soft and as a non-cake lover I found this very delicious. Definitely worthy of sharing. I ordered a quiche to go. I had mentioned they didn't have the spinach feta pastry that I had before. The gentleman stated we have some in the back, I'm happy to get you one. So I ordered that too. And although this was only our second time coming, the fact that they'll make a fresh pot of coffee in my opinion is key to a great café. I will keep this in my rotation of places to go.

I hate to leave a bad review, but it was the weirdest interaction.. or lack there of, I guess??…read more The website and the hours on the door say it closes at 10pm. I got there around 8:45pm. As I was walking to the door, I see a man cleaning the tables. He walks toward the door as I'm walking up to it. We're literally standing face to face with the door in between us. I smile, he is stone faced. I go to open the door as he walks away. The door is locked. I try a few more times, thinking maybe it's me. I look around at the hours again, but next to it is a "we're open" sign. I try maybe 3-4 times more before I give up. I walk to the window and he's sitting at a table toward the back, looking at me. We just look at each other, then he looks at his computer. I turn toward my car, then turn back around and he's still looking at me! I sat in my car, confused. He never looked back up from his computer, so I left. Highly disappointed.

For a last minute, celebratory dessert stop, Cyrano's hit the spot…read more My partner and I went because we saw a Google review that mentioned the bread pudding being so delicious that it "altered his brain chemistry." Honestly that's what sold us! Arrived and promptly ordered that dessert and the carrot cake. Then the server told us of their "to die for" tiramisu and my partner immediately said yes. WOW let me tell you from a first hand experience two people do NOT need three desserts. Cyrano's gives you AMAZING portions. Just one would have been enough lol. Anyways, the carrot cake was my favorite. It was so big I had enough to take home! The tiramisu was good but it was being overpowered by the carrot cake that evening. As for the brain chemistry altering bread pudding.... That google review was 100% correct. It was delicious. 10/10. No notes. Please order it if you go to Cyrano's. The ambiance was a little dated but still looked nice. The staff was kind and quickly resolved the missing ice cream situation.

Met a friend to catch up. Great lively environment that really covers most bases. I would recommend…read morethis place for breakfast/brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, or drinks. My friend loved their raspberry mocha. We both had the lemon rosemary chicken (mine with pasta, hers with mashed potato) and loved it. Dinner tends toward an older crowd some come on the later side (7 and after) to avoid bigger crowds and parking issues.

A long standing "Hill" favorite! From cannolis to Italian bread to the most amazing cheese danish,…read morethis place has it all. When really busy, they have a number system. This particular Saturday was not horrifically busy and I was greeted by one of the servers. She was very helpful in suggesting items. The ambiance is that of a true bakery- from the smell of yeast in the air to the sugar scented pastries. A "must visit" place on the Hill.

Since 1924, the Missouri Baking Co. has been making this rich messy almond flavored rich cake with…read morea chewy crust of over a hundred years. Gooey butter cake was first dreamed up in St Louis. We shared a chocolate chip cannoli and a gooey butter danish. Both were fresh, creamy & amazing! They take credit, even though our pastries came out to $7. All they need is a few tables and chairs to sit and enjoy our purchases

Their cookies were out of this world! I ordered some simple sugar cookies online for an event and…read moreit was a very easy process. I believe they offer more specific designs vs the traditional frosted sprinkle. I was in a bit of a time crunch so this ended up working perfectly. The cookies themselves were delicious and the frosting was light and fluffy. The guests of the event really enjoyed them. The space itself is so cute and nestled in the heart of Dogtown. They offer beautiful cakes as well. Check them out!

A Baker's Delight -- The Cakery Never Misses…read more I'll start by saying this: I'm usually the one baking the cakes. I love to bake and take a lot of pride in making my own desserts. But every baker knows that sometimes life gets busy and you simply don't have the time. And when that happens? There is only one place I trust -- The Cakery. Their Bake & Take cakes are absolutely out of this world. Beautifully made, perfectly balanced, and consistently delicious. I've picked one up on several occasions and every single time it has been a complete showstopper. The flavors are wonderful, the cakes are fresh, and they somehow manage to taste like they were made in a friend's kitchen with a whole lot of love. And the staff? Absolutely adorable. So warm, gracious, and genuinely kind. You walk in and immediately feel welcomed, which makes the experience even sweeter. For someone who usually insists on baking their own cakes, that's saying something: When I don't have time to bake, I trust The Cakery every single time. A true baker's delight. -- Tedd

Tous Les Jours is a French Asian bakery with locations all across the US. The recently opened a…read morelocation in STL and it could not have been busier when I went! When you walk in you pick up a tray and some tongs and get to look through all the different glass cases of baked goods. You pick what you want and then pay at the counter. They have both sweet and savory options. I opted to get their matcha donut and a savory hot dog pastry. They also have specialty cakes, as well as espresso drinks. I love the variety of options they have and feel that their baked goods are overall fairly priced. I can't wait to go back and try something new!

This place is so cute and a vibe!! The cafe was filled with people socializing and working. There…read morewere plenty of sweet and savory items and cakes. Everything I've had thus far has been good. Their mango cloud doughnut is so good. Coffee drinks were good too -- I had an iced ube latte. We have been here a couple times already. As you can imagine, the earlier you go, there is a greater and fresher selection. Don't worry about the line. It moves pretty fast!

Stopped by here prior to coming into the office to grab a cupcake to celebrate a coworkers…read morebirthday. Upon arriving, I noticed how cute the inside was before even entering. There is a parking lot on the side of the building, and on the street as well. Once you enter the inside, the smell of fresh baked goods hit you in the nose. They have a display case with all of the bakery items they have for sell. You can look straight ahead and see the kitchen area and staff making fresh goods. Staff were friendly and attentive, and made recommendations on items to try. I ordered an iced vanilla latte, a butter pecan cookie and a vanilla butter pecan cupcake. The vanilla latte was smooth, creamy and not too sweet. Their syrups are house made. The butter pecan cookie tasted exactly like butter pecan ice cream. It was soft and chewy, with a hint of salt on top to taste, and had a pecan placed on top. That was probably one of the best butter pecan cookies I've ever had. (Perfect cookie for the fall)

I love this shop! So many interesting and tasty items to be had. If you're planning on going on a…read moreSaturday, you may want to show up when they open or wait until after 10 as they can get a bit of a line. The service is prompt and pleasant. It's a very small place with not a whole lot of room in it so you may want to look at their offerings online if you're not sure what you're interested in trying. I would highly recommend Pint Size for sweets and savory items

More people should patronize Pioneer Bakery in downtown Kirkwood. It's far more than a bakery,…read morealthough their baked goods are great. Their breakfast/brunch options are solid! My favorite is the three-meat burrito which comes packed with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham and cheese, with sour cream and salsa on the side. Also on the side... a huge portion of their breakfast potatoes, which are whole skin-on smashed potatoes that have a heavenly combo of crispy exteriors and creamy interiors. All together it's a meal and then some, with plenty left over for tomorrow's breakfast. Fast and friendly service, and I their mission of providing training for adults with physical disabilities. Give them a try!

I love the mission of this place. That alone is enough reason for folks to give it a try. We had…read moreexcellent service when my group visited. You do order at counter and they bring food to you. But they were happy to bring any item you forgot to pick up. I ordered the weekday deal which you picked 3 items. My eggs were cooked correctly, the sausage was just okay to me and the bowl of fruit was a bit small. Personally I'd rather pay a little more and get a slightly more fruit or thicker sausage. All in all I will definitely return here to try some of the baked goods. Or to have lunch.

What a gem to stumble upon! I never would've known about Cravings had it not been for an afternoon…read morestroll through Webster Groves and a mad hankering for something sweet. There was a sign saying that it was takeout only and the venue was empty on a Saturday afternoon, but it was filled with a lot of beautiful cakes. I believe I got to witness the legend Tim Brennan himself handle some orders. Service was friendly, although the guy who was helping us out didn't seem to be too familiar with all of their offerings; I don't even blame him, as there are a lot of goodies on their menu with quite the specifications. I found the prices to be very fair. I tried their meyer lemon cream puffs and their mini Baileys heart cake. I actually asked for plain cream puffs, but I'm a fan of desserts with hints of lemon so I won't complain. I didn't love that the box they came in was so frozen inside, but the desserts themselves were tasty. I can only imagine they would've tasted so much better fresh. The Baileys heart absolutely met my expectations; the flavors were perfect and it wasn't too sweet. It was just a higher cream-to-cake ratio, and I would've loved for it to be a more even split because the cake was so light and fluffy. My partner ordered their tray of cinnamon rolls, which were a pretty good deal. His feedback was that he couldn't quite nail the reheating instructions and they came out hard every time, but he genuinely enjoyed them as is without any reheating. So many options, will definitely be back for more in the future!

Best carrot cake I've ever had. Thank you Cravings!!!!!! We ordered a ten inch carrot cake for a…read morefamily event and it was a HUGE hit.