We were visiting downtown Midland and the Tridge when we came upon Iron Dame. A…read moreFrench-European-style bakery in a small city? Not something that you see too often so we decided to stop by to take a look. It was within an hour of them closing and unfortunately many of the pastries were already sold out. Still, they had a couple of croissants that looked absolutely delicious and we couldn't resist picking some up. In addition to pastries, they also sell coffee and, interestingly enough, milk tea and boba (popping type only I think). I can easily imagine sitting outside, sipping on a drink and nibbling on a pastry. Raspberry Vol au Vent ($5) - Woah, just look at those layers on this pastry. So well defined with crisp, buttery puff pastry layers that are easy to pull apart. This one is filled with a raspberry jam and adorned with a single fresh raspberry in the center. They don't skimp on the jam here - it's absolutely loaded up. The jam is tangy, sweet, and delicious. It's filled with fresh and crunchy raspberry seeds and a brightness that is welcome. (5/5) Bacon & Havarti Croissant ($6) - Other places might put a single thin slice of bacon and cheese inside - Iron Dame fills it chock full with meat and cheese. Salty, savory, umami, everything you could want from a savory croissant. Since there's so much filling, it compresses the croissant dough along the edges making it chewier and more bready, yet still retaining a bit of flakiness. (5/5) Pain Au Chocolat ($5) - The lamination on this pastry isn't nearly as good - the layers are on the thicker side with smaller air bubbles. Definitely more bready than flaky. I'm not sure what happened to this pastry - the pictures on their website shows very well defined layers but this one was anything but. Two batons of chocolate are inserted inside, giving sweetness and richness. I wasn't able to eat this until the following day - since I couldn't eat it fresh, I won't include it in my overall rating. This particular pastry is something around a 3/5 though. It looks like they don't have a set menu (at least not what I can see from their website), so I would definitely drop by with an open mind to see what they are offering that day! I would come here again if I lived in Midland or if I was in the area. Yum! Bathrooms - Single unisex room. Overall rating of the food this visit: 5/5

The chocolate croissant was delicious! Lots of other treats that we'll have to sample another dayread more

I've been going to Chef Sergei's for about a year. I have to say that they are expensive but their…read morebread is far superior to anyone else's bread in town. The problem is that I have become addicted. I've learned to slice half a baguette or stow away a half a loaf in the freezer - precut - and then put slices in the toaster. There are no preservatives so you have to do this or eat the bread quickly. The baguette and the sourdough are the same dough. I ma addicted to the double chocolate cookies and my wife likes the lemon cookies. There are some awesome sandwiches too. I pay a lot for bread but it's really good. I have to feed my addiction!!!

This is hands down the best bakery in town! With its European bakery, feel and the staff is…read moreincredibly friendly, and everything is baked fresh daily. Sometimes the treats are so good, there's a line out the door--and it's totally worth the wait. They serve freshly made coffee, tea, and just about anything you could want to pair with your pastry. The owners, originally from Ukraine, are warm, welcoming, and truly professional. I absolutely love coming here!

After seeing the cookie challenge on Beard Meets Food we had to stop next time we were in Saginaw…read more Stopped in with friends and picked up cookies for the family. There was a great selection and quick service in this fun cookie themed place. The cookies were great, I'm sure we will be coming back.

DATE & TIME OF VISIT: November 1, 2025 @ 5:05pm. They were not busy (there was no one there)…read more AMBIANCE & CLEANLINESS: located in a strip mall, had cute color/decor. From what we could see, it was clean. SERVER: The young blonde girl at the counter didn't say anything to us when we came in and only spoke when we would ask a question (and she was very short/one word answer). Customer service was not her strong suit. We almost walked out due to her not acknowledging us. FOOD: we ordered a six pack of cookies Flavors ordered: chocolate chunk, M&M's, red velvet, banana pudding, mocha, pb oreo something. Taste: we were excited for these cookies due to the reviews and sadly it fell short for us. They were just Meh, no real flavor difference between the varieties, and they had an odd "cake" texture. Flavors all very bland (even with all the mix ins), there was no richness or depth. Size: they are jumbo cookies, so good for sharing! Price: $3.00/each (I believe that was the cost) OVERALL THOUGHTS: Server was not very customer service forward. Cookies were Meh (had way better). Price is good. WOULD I RETURN? No, we would not drive 3 hours again to return. Even if we were in the area not sure we would come back for seconds.

This historic bakery has the absolute best petit fours. They are melt in your mouth delicious. The…read morelook of the new bakery is nice inside but tricky location for parking. Always friendly staff.

I love that they revived the old Barney's and put their own spin on it:…read more Custard long Johns-excellent Halloween cut outs-average (look great but taste nothing like the old Barney's). Pasties-very good (just make sure you use the gravy) Very clean. Nice displays. Friendly staff. Pricy. The best value is buying a dozen of anything. Odd hours because they close before 5p during the week making it hard to get items. Limited street parking. I will return for the long Johns. I wish the local business the best of luck.

The crepes here are amazing! Even the gluten free ones! Not a huge selection but what they offer is…read morediverse enough to satisfy all preferences. Fresh ingredients, made to order. You can see them make your food. I love an open kitchen where I can see what's happening with my food. Cute indoor and outdoor seating. Everyone is really nice, and the service is good. I don't get here as often as I would like but never disappointed.

not the biggest fan, the food was overpriced in my opinion for what was a very small crêpe. Maybe I…read morecould try a different crêpe next time, but I just don't see myself coming back here. The guy who took our order was nice at least so it didn't make the entire experience miserable. I would recommend this place if you have money to spend on a small treat if you're looking for a good meal though, I would stop somewhere else.

this is my go to place for cakes, cheesecakes pastries carrot cake oh they're pecan rolls are…read morereally, really good. You have to splurge on the calories occasionally and this is a place to enjoy just that! If you're in the area, be sure to check them out.

The staff were helpful and so very kind. Might be the best tiramisu I've ever eaten, and the…read moreflourless chocolate cake was not only beautiful but also delicious.

High Quality Doughnuts. Picked up 3 Vanilla cream long john and 3 vanilla custard long john, both…read morewith chocolate frosting. Quick, friendly service. The ratio of filling and fluffy light doughnut with frosting on top is done correctly.

Large store which was pretty cool inside. This location had a lot of donut options! Older woman…read morebehind the counter was very grouchy at first but eventually turned around, maybe the group before us put her in a bad mood. Other than that, great place and donuts!

Another home run from petite for pastry... Rachel and her team. They are so amazing. The cake was…read moreexactly what we asked for visually and tasted even better. This little bakery serves up big time excellent cake.

Excellent. Moved back to Bay City after 30 years in NYC. So I miss very good food. Petit 4…read moresurprisingly hits the NYC mark. The cute little bakery's pastries are gorgeous. The weekly changing lunch menu has some outstanding dishes. Last week I enjoyed the Cajun bean soup on a cold day. The spicy warmth hit the spot. Had the delicious Cowboy Cobb salad today. Flavor mixture was great. I would have liked a few more bites of that moist chicken but the mixture of guacolmoli, beans, and spices was well done. Yum! And the staff ar friendly. I also like the points for shopping there. I get an occasional free cookie and such. Keep it up!