Made my way to this side of the state so I had to stop here again! Always great service and…read moreselection available early morning. Today I tried the cinnamon roll with maple frosting, very good! My mom had a sticky pecan roll and loved it. Thanks for wonderful service!

CASH AND CHECK ONLY! Everything we bought was amazing!…read moreDonuts, bread, salt, popcorn, eggs, cookies, noodles

BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD!!! Incredible coffee, the kindest…read moreemployees, and the most amazing owner. Beautiful art and gifts to shop through as well. I can't wait to come back to Fuel. This is DEFINITELY a business you want to support!!

I order coffee from Fuel by mail because their stuff is so good! Plus they have an array of fun…read moregift items like journals and jewelry. It's a great spot to visit in Mountain Vernon, Iowa.

Guys, I've never seen a cinnamon roll with a complete lack of cinnamon. Are we trying to save money…read moreon spices?? Scrape off the frosting and it's a white sweet bun with very little appreciable cinnamon! I want to support local business but quality is not there.

When they say this boutique bakery creates "handcrafted baked goods made entirely from scratch,"…read moreyou KNOW you're in for a treat! My son-in-law had the cinnamon rolls served at Iowa River Landing recently and pronounced them among the best he'd ever had--and he's had plenty! My daughter isn't a baker and decided to order desserts for Thanksgiving here. They were simply perfection. We agreed we have never tasted a better French silk pie. The chocolate flavor was strong and distinct, with a nice balance of lightness and creamy texture like a well-prepared mousse. It's clear the ingredients used were top quality. There was just a hint of saltiness that intensified the sweetness, and the crust was flaky and light. The whipped cream and flakes of chocolate on top were ideal complements to the filling. It's so good we all agreed we need to order another for Christmas, and I'm planning on serving one for my book club, too. What a hit! My daughter also ordered the turkey cookies--genuine works of art. None of us have seen such intricate, creative, colorful designs and the younger children in the family were just captivated! One of the grandchildren has an extremely severe peanut allergy. When my daughter called to ask about the safety of the products in that case, the person she spoke with was so kind and helpful. Some places we've found to be dismissive or defensive. Not so, The Eat Shop. They DO use peanuts sometimes, but they had not used any peanut products in the kitchen for a week prior to Thanksgiving, and they indicated that the risk would be extremely low of any cross-contamination. That is a fair and useful assessment, and we very much appreciated the information. Oh, and wonder of wonders in today's sometimes difficult, hit-or-miss business environment, the pie and cookies were beautifully packaged and DELIVERED to the door with a cheery reminder from the driver that "the pie should be refrigerated." I can very highly recommend The Eat Shop as a lovely little place to find something tasty and gorgeous for a special holiday or just a delightful treat for you or the family. It's easy to order in advance. All of us in the extended family have pretty distinct taste preferences, yet each of us was happy as could be, and that is what I'd call "a Thanksgiving miracle"!

My Mom's Bakery is the first new Czech/European bakery to open in the Cedar Rapids area in quite a…read morewhile (it's located in the quaint town of Ely, just 10 minutes from Cedar Rapids by car, or a fun 45 minute bike ride on the Cedar Nature Trail), but despite being so new, they are already a strong contender for baking the best kolaches in the region. My Mom's Bakery opens EARLY every Tuesday through Saturday: they start baking their goods in the wee hours of the morning, and by 6 AM, their front doors are open and their kolaches and other baked goods are ready to be enjoyed. Their hours technically go until 11 AM, but they actually close for the day when they sell out, which is almost always earlier than that because they are so popular. So, it's important to get here as close to 6 as you can if you want the best selection. As I mentioned earlier, their kolaches are some of the best I've ever had. This quintessential Czech pastry, which comes in many different fruit (or possibly cheese or poppy-seed) varieties, is a very popular treat in this part of Iowa. However, even though it's easy to find kolaches around Cedar Rapids, it's difficult to find really good, traditional ones. The kolaches here remind me of the types I used to enjoy when I visited Cedar Rapids as a child, with a super light, airy dough and generous helpings of fruit in the middle. Their other pastries, including pecan cinnamon rolls and lemon bars, are fantastic as well. My Mom's Bakery also has a brand new, state of the art espresso machine, and they offer a full range of espresso drinks. I really enjoyed their plain espresso, but you can get drinks with milk as well. The shop itself is small, with just some counter seating (as well as a couple tables out front), so it's probably best to plan to take your baked goods to go. They do have a large, clean bathroom. The staff here is super nice, and we really enjoyed chatting with them about their story and operation. They obviously put their whole heart into this little shop, and it shows. We can't wait to come back the next time we are in Cedar Rapids.

If pictures could smell, the fragrance would be sweet, yeasty, and soothing. It is like walking…read moreinto my grandma's house when she was making cinnamon rolls. I get here at about 5:55 on a Friday or Saturday to get my fix. I've heard they can run out before their closing time, and I don't want to take that chance! Always cinnamon rolls...but this morning, a lemon bar too. The lemon bar is fragrant and the crust is buttery perfection. After a few bites from my new favorite, I moved on to the pecan roll. Goodness gracious they are delicious. Perfectly baked bread and the caramelization and nuts are perfectly toasted. I hope to see you at 5:55 am at My Mom's Bakery!

I love going to our local coffee shop and grabbing a Wapsi Turtle Iced Coffee, an everything bagel…read moreand if I am in need of a sugar fix one of her pecan rolls(they sell out fast!) I was also pleasantly surprised that the bagged coffee for sale they offered to grind in store which was a nice little perk. It gives me the Coffee shop from Friends vibes with couches, kitchen table and chairs and a relaxed and welcoming setting. Highly recommend!

What a nice coffee shop! We stopped there today and ordered a vanilla latte and a mocha. Both…read morewere delicious and were very hot and that's great. Too many times a coffee is served lukewarm. Mary, who owns the shop, was very friendly and welcoming! We also had a brownie and scotcharoo and they were freshly homemade. We definitely will visit again!

All of my experiences with Gary's Foods have been good ones. This store is an anchor in our small…read moretown, open every day with well-stocked shelves, fresh produce, and great meat department. The deli area has everything I need for supper or even a picnic. I count on them every day and holiday for fresh fried chicken and sliced meats. Gary's bakery provides fresh rolls and donuts every day, too. You can see why Gary's is my go-to.

Every time I visit MV I have to stop at Gary's for some suds. This place is legendary. On a recent…read morevisit I was shocked when I noticed the worst brew on the planet. I almost puked immediately. Gary, time to $hit can this stock and never re-order. C'mon man.

We were visiting Galena from Chicago for our son's third birthday. I did a Yelp search for bakeries…read morenearby and came across Triple Tier Bakery. She was so accommodating and easy to work with. She made an amazing Spider-man cake in 2 days notice and it was delicious! Definitely worth the 25 minute drive from Galena. Wish she was closer to Chicago - I would be a regular customer.

Triple Tier Bakery did an outstanding job making the wedding cake and cupcakes for my son and…read moredaughter-in-law's Dubuque wedding. She provided excellent guidance in making decisions on the choices. We provided a photo of what we were looking for and the results surpassed our expectations. Tiffany set up the cake and cupcakes in such a beautiful manner, with special touches. Three key points in working with Triple Tier: 1. Through our interactions, her questions, and how accommodating Tiffany was, the care and attention she provided made it clear she really wanted to do her part to make sure the event was wonderful. We live three hours away and were able to take care of all the details through phone/email/text. 2. As stated the end product was beautiful and exceeded expectations. We ordered vanilla, chocolate, and carrot cake cupcakes. There was a light dusting of cinnamon on the carrot cake frosting making it easy to tell them apart. The attention to detail was wonderful. 3. The actual taste of the cake and cupcakes was amazing. The flavor of each was distinct and delicious. The frosting was perfect, not too sweet. I have no idea how she did it, but the bride and groom wanted a marble cake and it was marbled. It looked like marble, not like traditional bakery marble cake. After tasting the cake, they both remarked "Ok that is a really good cake!" I highly recommend Triple Tier - We have a favorite bakery where we live and the Triple Tier cake and cupcakes surpassed the deliciousness of our local expert.

Great small town bakery, worth a stop if you are in the area, the cresent is worth a drive if you…read morearen't in the area too. The cresent may be the best donuts I have ever had can't eat just one. Also the peanut butter cookies were great as well.

One of the BEST CAKES we have ever had!!! She goes all out with the theme you have! The cake is…read moreactually HEAVY because of all the good ingredients she uses!!

My first visit to Iowa City, and Barrett's did not disappoint! Food, coffee, and vibes were all…read moreincredible. I love the counter service concept and being able to pick my pastry out of the case before finding a seat. I ordered the breakfast burrito, a lemon poppyseed muffin, and a latte. For brunch catching up with a friend, it was the perfect blend of savory and sweet. And MAN was the breakfast burrito delish - I adore when breakfast items have a hearty serving of avocado, and the burrito struck the perfect balance of avo and egg goodness. The accompanying sauce was also delicious. My only complaint is I'm not a local so I can't visit more often. Definitely give this one a try!

Barrett's dinner and happy hour is the best kept secret in town! There I said it, and boy do I mean…read moreit! My son had the grand idea to stop by for a brownie and when they walked in we were greeted by a friendly hostess who asked if we needed a table for 4. We were still thinking we would stick to just a sweet treat, until we looked at the menu and were told it was happy hour. We decided to all get dinner and were not disappointed! The meal was started with some delicious bread rolls, the beers were only $1.50 on happy hour and they even gave us scotcharoos to end our experience!! We are already planning our next trip so I hope to see you there! I promise it won't disappoint!

Best cakes I have found in Iowa. I drive from Fairfield for all of our special events. Really…read moredelicious and beautiful work! Thank you!!!!

I ordered the attached cake for my wife's bday. It was finger licking delicious. The cake was…read moreextremely fresh and made to our specifications. My wife and all our friends just loved it. The good think about the cake was the chocolate mousse filling with chopped strawberries. I don't like heavy cakes and the owner was like you won't regret it this is one of my specialty and I was sold out on it. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely be back for all my party needs.