“I've always made my own birthday cake. I don't trust other people, because usually I end up with a gritty, overly sugary cake OR something fully dark chocolate and WAY too bitterAnna makes her cakes somewhere in between, which is absolutely amazing! She's also the best decorator I know!I used to make a big deal about baking my own cake every year... until I tried Grounded Baking's cakes!!My birthday is in October, so I tend to go for a gothic/Halloween themed cake and she ALWAYS gives me something fun and SO beautiful I don't even want to cut it up lmao!!I always order a red velvet, chocolate ganache cake and I CANNOT RECOMMEND HER ENOUGH. I'm VERY particular about the cakes I eat, and it's especially hard to find a good ganache cake, but hers are SO good! She's the ONLY person I've actually paid to make my own cake in my almost 30 years!Up until I found her bakery, I actually COMPLETELY REFUSED to order a cake from a bakery! Now I can't get enough!!I ordered a cake from her 2 birthdays ago (so this will be the third birthday since my first order) and I STILL regret not reaching out to her for my cake last year! I have to search for pictures of the first cake, I'll post them if I find themThis year, though, I couldn't even wait for my birthday and ordered a SECOND cake early on my own lol!!This time, she gave me a black frosted cake with SUPER glittery sprinkle decorations! It reminds me of dragon or mermaid scales! Last time it was a black frosted cake with red and white chocolate skulls on the top! And I'm SO EXCITED to see this years' birthday cake! I tend to give her a good amount of room to be flexible and creative in her own right, but it's ALWAYS a goth/Halloween themeAND IT'S SO HEAVY, TOO LOL!! I should have weighed the cake before I cut into it because it's crazy heavy from the ganache lol I'd say it weighs around 10 pounds or so, if I had to guessI literally cannot recommend ordering from Grounded Baking's products enough!!! It's the ONLY bakery I'm willing to recommend at all - they're my go to for every occasion!!!Thank you again, Anna!!!BTW: the pictures attached are of the glittery cake I bought BEFORE my birthday this year - I'll post pictures of my birthday cake in a few weeks as well as update this if I find the pictures from my last cake!!“
“Love this place! My cousin gave me a gift certificate for Christmas and I have been back a couple times since! The couple that own it are wonderfully warm and happy to see you. Very friendly and helpful. Sautéed cauliflower wrap was fantastic. Tabbouleh is amazing. Of course the deserts are insanely delicious. We will be back. ❤️“
“This place is on the corner directly across from cedars restaurant underneath the great cedar hotel it has to be the best bakery ever they have a bacon maple donut that is really a cronut for $3.50 and it's out of this world you can also get an entire 4 to 5 lb homemade carrot cake for less than $30 they make gorgeous wedding cakes and have all kinds of pastries and fancy candies and cookies and I could go on and on cake by Franck is absolutely the best“
“kind and speedy staff both at the drive thru and walk-in, fat boy with ketchup is awesome! iced cappuccino had a bit of a weird taste of a flavored sweetener in the drink but when i ordered they did say it already had sweetener in it, so it was really good for what it was!“
“I had the combo ( Italian grinder)You can definitely taste each ingredient and the bread is surprisingly soft and doesn't get hard overnight. One of the best Grinders i ever had.The prices are very affordable (under $10) for a large grinder and staff is very friendly.“
“Today my friend and I spent many hours at the bakery. It’s was a heartwarming experience for both of us since we both are parents to children with special needs. As parents I think it’s normal for us to worry about the future of our children, today we got a peek of the opportunities that are out there and it was beautiful! Thank you for showing us that there are people who love and care for those who may need a little help or guidance outside of their families. Not only way it a friendly environment but the food and coffee is amazing and I would recommend La Stella’s to anyone!!“
“We recently booked Chocolate Rose for my wedding in January and I’m so glad we did! Since the beginning they were so nice and attentive and easy to work with. I made a few changes along the way and they were so quick to accommodate and make sure I got what I wanted. The guests loved the cake and the dessert platters (they were gone in seconds I barely had time to try them all myself)! It was perfect. Exactly how I imagined it.“
“We went to zest the other day. As soon as we walked in the lady behind the counter greeted us. With a smile and hello. Her name was Laura. We had a cappuccino which was excellent. Also, a scone which was very good. We will go back when we are in the area.“
“Grabbed some cinnamon rolls while I was at the casino and was not disappointed! I will say that four is WAY too many for one person, but it was a birthday treat. Was in and out quickly and they even provided me an extra cup of frosting.I only wish they were more in the casino rather than Tanger as it's quite a walk from where we were to get there and the stall that used to sell them on the other end of the mall area was closed down, likely due to low traffic in that area.“
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“When I moved to New York, this was my favorite bakery. After moving back to Boston, I've missed this place dearly. I couldn't believe I found this bakery inside Foxwoods. Most of the staff were friendly and the variety of pastries were abundant for a small store. It had everything you expect to see at a Chinese bakery. Totally recommend if you need a quick snack or a pick me up.“
“Baker's Dozen in Gales Ferry, CT, deserves an enthusiastic 5-star review. The consistently amazing staff sets a welcoming tone, creating an atmosphere that feels like home. As a locally owned business, they go the extra mile by actively contributing to the community and demonstrating genuine care for their staff. The combination of great coffee and delectable bakery items makes Baker's Dozen a standout gem, making it a must-visit for those seeking not just delicious treats but also a business that embodies community spirit and employee well-being.“
“Jean is the sweetest women - she baked our cookies for my daughters wedding and cooked our awesome brunch food for day after wedding !! The cookies were delicious and we had her green beans , mash potato’s and stuffed chicken. We also got her cheese biscuits ! Highly recommend her for baked goods or anything else she makes. Thank You Jean so glad we found you!“