I am so very sad that this shop closed! Claudia- it's amazing and by far the best chocolate babka I…read morehave ever had. Wishing you luck in whatever you go next!

I saw a little sign for Claudia's Bake Shop, and I knew I wanted to stop by to check out their…read moredessert offerings. They have a nice extensive menu, offering breakfast pastries, GF items, vegan desserts, as well as coffee and cold drinks. When I went, most of the items seemed to have been sold out for the day - I saw a scrumptious-looking large cookie labeled as a 'Millionaire Cookie', and got one of those. It was packed inside a cute little treat bag. The cookie itself had a nice crisp exterior and the insides was dense with a slight of chewiness; definitely chunks of chocolate throughout, but it wasn't overly sweet. It was a nice accompaniment to coffee or tea! Staff were so friendly and kind. There are a handful of seating inside to enjoy your treats before you head on your way; I loved how the cafe itself was well-cooled and comfortable! I'd like to return to check out some of their other pastries on the next visit. Street parking can be found in the area. +Millionaire Cookie +friendly service! +go early for a larger selection +street parking in the area

We ordered cookies and cupcakes for a baby shower and they were amazing. It was very easy to work…read morewith them. They got back to us very quickly and when I talked with the owner, she was so interested in making sure they understood the vision we wanted. The whole process was seamless and the cookies and cupcakes were so perfect. Awesome job!

The wedding cake of my DREAM!! Sweet fix was so easy to work with, and are always so open to…read morecommunication, and helped me realized the vision i had for my cake. The macarons are SO POPULAR at the wedding, they were gone in like a few minutes. A few of our guests even asked us where we got them from. Well there you have it! Well done sweet fix team!

Took advantage of the pop up pizza order and so glad we did - the pizza was delicious! My favorite…read moreaspect is the sourdough dough crust. It's so light, flakey and soft. We can tell fresh ingredients are used.

RUN! Don't walk...to this amazing new bakery that has just opened up in the historic Jackson Ward…read moreneighborhood. Featuring a changing/rotating menu of cookies, pies, and cakes, this quaint shop was recently opened by a local Richmond family with the dream of feeding your soul one baked good at a time! At their soft opening over the weekend, I sampled just about everything they had to offer. Not only are the sweet tears gorgeous to look at, they are also ridiculously delicious. Of the three cookie choices, the dark chocolate chip cookie with sea salt was my favorite. Rich, buttery, with the perfect balance of salt, sweet, and semi-bitter dark chocolate. Perfectly crunchy edges with a soft, chewy center. The decadent Death by Chocolate brownie was also a knockout. I'm still trying to understand what voodoo magic was used to create the perfectly crisp edges and the sublimely moist, chewy center! While delectable by itself, I fully intend to go back for more to make a brownie sundae next time I need to eat my feelings. At the suggestion of one of the kiddos behind the counter, I opted for the carrot cake over the berry pie. Hard to go wrong here with this classic cake and it definitely did not disappoint. It's on par with any southern grandma's cake but only better! Pies and Cakes also does custom orders with advanced notice! Prior to the brick and mortar, we ordered cakes for several special occasions that were always as beautifully decorated as they were tasty! And as if all this weren't enough, they will have bi-monthly pizza pop ups featuring their very own homemade sourdough! Pizza nights will be pre-order only and will be announced via social media so make sure and follow for updates!

I've had their classic cinnamon sugar Cronut, but we decided to try the pumpkin one from the…read morefarmers market. Delicious!!! You can tell their items are quality and that they put a lot of time into them. Absolutely delicious!

There are very few things that can get me up and out on a Saturday or Sunday morning, but these…read morecroughnuts are definitely one of them. Justin is usually at Bryan Park and Forest Hill on Saturdays and Sundays, respectively. If you know, you know... Lucky for me, on this particular rainy Saturday (Sept. 23, 2023), Justin decided to offer croughnuts at Hatch Kitchen at a discount. No matter where I purchase them, the croughnuts are always served hot, buttery, and fresh. The exterior has that perfect croissant flake and crust while the inside is soft and pillowy. My favorite is the vanilla glaze although I haven't tried a flavor I disliked. I've had other croughnuts before, even the acclaimed Dominique Ansel's, but JC's are the best, hands down.

A carb lovers dream! I came across Montana Gold Bread Co. after visiting The Oil store next door…read more They share a parking lot. The store maybe small, but they offer a lot. Upon entering we were impressed. There was a lot to chose from. They had loaves of bread, muffins, cookies, sandwiches and so much more. The cashier was so helpful. He answered all our questions, and gave us great advice. He was very knowledgeable about the products. We opted for a loaf of bread, a scrumptious peanut butter cookie and a bread pudding. We waited to get so many items. We already had lunch plans so we did not opt for a sandwich, but there were a few people there behind us ready to order sandwiches. When we got home we were able to dig in. Everything was so fresh and delicious! My husband raved about his raspberry bread pudding.

Make sure your employees have hair nets and gloves. Terrible customer service and the worst part…read morewas no one was concerned with my issue.

Sophia Marie Patisserie absolutely lives up to the hype! This woman-owned bakery in Chester…read morespecializes in both French and Italian pastries. It's an adorable, quaint shop, with no indoor seating, which just adds to its charm. There's always the same friendly woman working the front, while the owner bakes in the back. I tried the viral fruit entremet and chose the mango and raspberry flavors. The mango entremet featured a delicious custard and mango filling within a beautiful hard shell, but my personal favorite was the raspberry. The raspberry custard paired with the raspberry filling was truly outstanding. I also sampled their chicken sandwich croissant, made with their homemade croissant. It was super filling; although I thought the chicken salad could use a little more seasoning, it was still enjoyable. I'll definitely be back to try more pastries and I might even book them for an event!

Kept seeing this place pop up on social media, and then my mom mentioned it too, so I decided to…read morecome check it out. I think it's the cutest thing and such a cute place! I do think the prices are a little high, but considering the time and detail that probably goes into making everything, I can understand it. I got a few things: Gâteau Opéra, Dubai Tarte, Raspberry Trompe-l'œil, and Strawberry Lemon Trompe-l'œil. My favorite was the raspberry, even though there was a lot of dye on my fingers afterward and my fingers were stained from eating it. The Dubai Tarte was a little dry, and the Gâteau Opéra was good..not super spongy, but still enjoyable. And the, Strawberry Lemon Trompe-l'œil was good as well! I did not buy but sampled the Raspberry Pistachio Cake, and that was so good. It was spongy and very moist!

River City Chocolate is not JUST chocolate.... Ed, the owner and pastry chef, makes the most…read moredecadent desserts I've ever tasted. I've had a lot of dessert and let me tell you, the flourless chocolate tart that he made me for my birthday yesterday was truly out of this world. I honestly do not believe I've ever had a chocolate dessert is delicious. You've gotta try it! Check out their website! https://www.rivercitychocolate.com/

Holy cannoli! This sweet shop is fabulous. The cannolis are crisp and filled with a light rich…read morecream. The owners were inviting and generous. The shop is a simple building, but inside it's transformed into a "candy land" of desserts! I tried so many treats I may have to go to the dentist soon! I had the cheesecakes, the Oreo brownie, the tasty s'mores, and the cookies! For wonderful desserts, don't desert this spot!

. Stopped in for coffee and to met my sister's friend. I ordered an Americano which I really…read moreenjoyed as I don't eat breakfast. Our friend had a croissant and said it was comparable to the best French bakery. It's a great place for good coffee, pastries and conversation.

I had a lovely 1:1 with my intern at Bravo Bakeshop. I rarely make it out to Ashland, so this was a…read morefun trip from RVA. First of all, this space alone deserves a full star. It's so cozy and cute. There is parking right out front, a great amount of natural light, and lots of seating. It's a great place to read a book or get some work done. They have an assortment of sweet and savory treats to pick from. I ordered a chai latte. If you like them sweet, this is the place for you. I enjoyed the fruit tart I ordered. I also tried the orange cranberry scone. My intern liked her oatmeal cream pie and the quiche she ordered. The bakers/cash register were extremely kind. One went out of their way to compliment my top. I had a great experience here and would return if I was in the area.