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!

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!!

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!!!

I try to stop by when I am close to this place and they are open. If you want the best pastries…read moreyou will ever have, go inside this little building. But, you need to get there early, they sale out fast! Went by today and of course we loaded up. We got an almond nest, sticky bun, pecan brownie (no picture as it got eaten on the way home), cream cheese cruffin and a few others items! I have never had anything that was less than perfect. If you want a fantastic bit of an European bakery, swing by here, I promise you will not be disappointed.

IYKYK. This place is a hidden gem. This visit, I got a cup of coffee and my boys got gelato a…read morebrownie bar and a peanut butter bar. I've had multiple deserts here before and it's always been exceptional and the employees are warm and welcoming. Reminds me of being in Europe. The only thing about this place is the time it takes me to make a decision on what to order. It all looks so good! The cute and cozy vibe also adds to the experience. See you again soon!

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.

Adding some updated photos but I eat here so often no need to update my review. Love love love this…read morespot!

New to the area, looking for good food and coffee drinks. I…read morearrived after the kitchen had closed so I ordered a slice of pie and a latte. The pie I chose was the Maple Custard Pie and it was one of the most delicious pies I've ever had and I had a Latte with it which was just beautiful with the design on top, served in a giant coffee cup. Yum! I can't wait to go back and try items from the menu. The menu sounds delicious! Service was outstanding. Ambiance is giving French Country Farmhouse vibes. Love it!

Pumpkin cream cheese muffin for the win-it was delicious! I would say that the service was average,…read morethe young ladies working seemed a bit overwhelmed when three of us were in line waiting to order. The display cases of the sweet treats looked well organized and the presentation made it really hard to choose just one thing, as there were so many items on display that looked absolutely inviting!

The place is very cute and the people were very friendly but I have very opposite opinions about…read morethe two items I got. The tiramisu was amazing but the eclair was dry and overall not the best. Seems like the kind of place where you need to know what is good to order and what you shouldn't.

Continues to be our go to place for exceptional bakery items. Everyone is so helpful! Such a…read morelovely experience! Not a glitzy place just an incredibly friendly place to go and experience!

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.

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!

This cute bakery is located in Downtown Sanford beside Hugger Mugger Brewing. I decided to buy a…read morebag of chocolate chip cookie mix, a few macarons and Christmas cookies. It was all really tasty. I can't wait to return next time that I am out and about in that area.

Lumpia is great. Staff is friendly. Will keep going back. The best Philippine food in Lee county.read more

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.