The Phoenix is a hidden gem!! So cute inside and out. Staff…read moreis lovely, the baked goods are divine! Especially, the gluten free biscuits and other treats are worth the stop! The pimento cheese is my new favorite! I didn't think my grilled cheese could get better, but it did with their pimento cheese! So worth the calories!!

I moved to NC in October. I forgot to order a birthday cake…read morethis week. Well Pheonix Bakery definitely came through! It is such a yummy Coconut Cake! I'm definitely hooked. Thank you! Thank you!

Small shop serving up donuts and other sweet treats. Donuts are fluffy…read more Street parking. Good service. Please come and creat your own adventure.

My family was raving about this doughnut shop while I was in NC (visiting from Chicago). They said…read morehow the shop is open until they sell out. Jumped in the car for a little road trip to try one. The Oreo cookie doughnut "changed my life" it was so good. I'm not kidding at all!! Now I'm just mad I only got one!!!

Love this place! Has to be the best bakery in Greensboro. Just got gelato this time but what a…read moretreat. The service is always friendly. It's small and cute inside and they also offer outdoor seating. It's limited hours so make sure you check before you go. It's right around the corner from me but it's worth driving across town to try if you live on the other side!

I don't want to sound like a sourpuss here, among all the glowing reviews, especially for a shop…read morethat is clearly independently and lovingly run. But, I do need to advise anyone who is unwaveringly accustomed to the Italian and Portuguese bakeries of New England (at least in the 1980s), and similar places, the pastries here aren't quite at that level. The pastries I tried were a little dense and shriveled, with a slight sour taste (which could've also been due to some uneven baking, erring on the overbaked side). In an apple filled item, the small amount of apples weren't quite soft and sweet enough, as well. Overall, the pastries were nearer to those of a very talented home baker than the polished work of a traditional professional pastry shop. Of course, for this specific region, this will be an enjoyable stop. With that in mind, I'm not surprised there are long lines; it must be very exciting to encounter a shop like this for the first time. There are very few other bakeries making pastries of this type, much less good ones. It's very, very hard to make excellent pastries. But, if you come from a land rich with bakeries, just set your expectations appropriately. Plus, there is the critical difference between New England and North Carolina bakeries: Would you rather have pastries that are sensational from sullen and unpredictably snappish people? ...or pastries that are decent and charming from laid-back and friendly people?

If you're ever in Sanford and craving authentic Mexican ice cream or snacks, this spot is…read moredefinitely a must-stop. The place is clean, welcoming, and always busy, which says a lot on its own. Most of the staff are younger, so you won't quite get that Chick-fil-A level of customer service, and the workspace can look a little messy at times, but honestly, that's mostly because they stay busy. It's nothing that would keep me from coming back. I personally come here for the raspados de Tamarindo; a shaved ice topped with a homemade tamarind sweet sauce that is absolutely worth it every time. On this visit, I also grabbed a Mexican-style elote (corn on the cob), and if you've never had one... you're seriously missing out. It's topped with mayo, cheese, lime juice, and Tajín. I know it might sound a little unusual if you've never tried it, but don't knock it till you do, you might just become hooked.

If you're looking for a treat in Sanford, don't sleep on Jose's Bakery. There's something by for…read moreeveryone here. It's a pretty big place with multiple counters. They have agua frescas, Mexican ice cream, paletas & made to order smoothies as well as fruit cups. They also have bakery items...buns, cakes & pastries. There's a lot more on their menu than can be explained. They have some savory items on the menu too like esquites.

Such wonderful ladies with delicious goodies. Stop by anytime for a cookie or a concha or some…read moreflan--it's all so good! However if you want delicious decorated cookies or a cake for a special occasion they are awesome! They made my cake for my 60th based on ideas I had and 5 days later people are still talking about how beautiful and delicious it was! Wonderful customer service no matter how busy they are and always helping the community!

The staff were not very welcoming. They seemed to be miserable working here and based on the items…read morewe received I understand why. The cake was very dry and so were the brownies. Employees probably have to deal with very unhappy customers all of the time. Will not be going back.

Ok friends. This is my shortest review in history. What I'm about to say tells it all…read more THE TABLE I hope you understand. No pictures.

Well, I didn't have a great experience here yesterday, sadly, I had to drive over an hour for a DMV…read moreappointment, so I looked online and this place was highly rated. I had already chosen my "carved turkey Reuben sandwich", yum, when I first went at around 12:30-the line was out the door, so went to my appointment, hoping I could get back by the 230 close time. Returned at about 215 yay, and happily walked right up to the counter to order my lunch, when I was told they were out of carved turkey (the way the server explained it sounded like an ingredient in the Reuben was out, not the actual turkey. I asked if the "simple turkey sandwich" had carved turkey, and I was told no, it was deli meat-deli meat is so processed and unhealthy. I was super disappointed. So I opted for a Smashburger after asking how they liked it and she said it was "delicious". Well, it's not a Smashburger. It's a double burger on a nothing special bun. I was going to take the bun off and eat it with a knife and fork, and I was looking for those yummy crispy edges on a authentic Smashburger. They didn't exist. This was a double cheeseburger with very thick patties. I think they were grass fed so kudos to them for that,, but it was incredibly dry sadly, and when I saw that the bun had been toasted with butter, I put it back on and had a couple more bites, but was super disappointed-and trust me nobody loves a great cheeseburger more than I but now I love smash burgers as well!. I also ordered the Orzo cucumber and feta salad (as well as the french fries) on the side and while it was OK, it was nothing special. French fries were just meh. After all the stellar reviews I had I was very surprised that they would make a double cheeseburger and call it a Smash-burger-I wish these restaurants would stop doing that, it's misleading, other restaurants do this too. And for the money I spent, I should've just gone to Shake shack! I DO think it's worth a second chance, and I will say everybody there was very kind on the Service level and it's an adorable, really beautiful spot and vibe ! I strolled around and looked at the merchandise afterwards. So hopefully I'll be back but just super disappointed I didn't have a nice meal and left hungry.

With this bakery being so close to us, my partner and I eat here often. It isn't simply out of…read moreconvenience. The food is amazing! The undisputed crown jewel of this place is the Key Lime Pie. It is an absolute masterpiece.

I had heard good things about T Distefano's bakery before and happened to be in Mebane for the day…read more I'm so glad I was because everything we tried was delicious. The shop has the display cases right when you walk in the door and there is a little cafe area off to the right which seemed cute. We were greeted when we walked in and the girl who helped us gave us plenty of time while we decided what to order. I asked what her favorite thing was that they had and she told me the danishes or the cheesecakes. I ended up ordering several things to try: a glazed donut, glazed raspberry filled donut, powdered raspberry filled donut, cheese danish, chocolate chip cookie, and cinnamon roll. The donuts and cinnamon roll were given to family who already knew how good the donuts were and we tried the chocolate chip cookie and cheese danish. The chocolate chip cookie was huge, chewy, and had a great flavor. I think my favorite thing I tried was the cheese danish. The dough was buttery and the filling wasn't too sweet. It was a great suggestion from the girl working there. Also, all of this was under $18 which is crazy. Will definitely be coming back.

They made a bday cake for my fiancé Brooke and it was outstanding!! Very reasonable prices and…read moreabout the nicest people around.

My husband brought home Italian cookies about a year ago and they were phenomenal. Today we stopped…read morein while leaving for a road trip and everything was so cute. You walk in and you can definitely tell it is a family run business. But everyone was so friendly. The cases were stocked with all sorts of goodies and they even had some prepackaged goodies too!. The rugelach was amazing and I've had it fresh from Israel. I'd drive all the way from Raeford for the rugelach alone! We had the cannoli and holy moly that was tasty. It's nice to have a great bakery relatively close.

Dude me and my family stoped here otw to the NC zoo 5 of us got something and all fell in love the…read morepeanut butter iced cookie is to die for! They need to open a location in ainger NC!

This is such a cute little place here in downtown Sanford, their treats are so good!! I love the…read mores'mores cookie and their macarons are amazing ! Also the service is awesome I wish I got her name, but she's so sweet every time I've been in there she makes you feel welcomed and appreciated!

We were in town to visit/shop in a Filipino store here in Sanford, NC. My man Randy recommend me…read moreto check-out "Catherine Ann's resto. You know what, we had a great time eating some delicious authentic Philippine dishes. We are so excited and satisfied in the same time. They also have homemade cookies and ice cream. We prefer "Halo-Halo" our native dessert especially during the hot humid summers. Customer service is very nice and you should come by and have a nice lunch. Very reasonable prices. We will come back for more other items to indulge.

So hard to find Filipino food in this area but Catherine Ann's does have a few select menu items to…read morefill that need. There's plenty of seating inside (looks like a remodeled fast food restaurant) with a bakery case full of cookies & an ordering counter. Service was friendly. Our food was pretty good overall.