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Sweeter Days Bake Shop
1497 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, United States
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Dy
Review №1

Steve was amazing to work with. I called multiple bakeries in the area to place a last minute cookie order and The Sweeter Days Bake Shop accommodated my needs beautifully. All the employees I talked to on the phone we super helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend this bakery to anyone in the Fort Lauderdale area. And the cookies came out GREAT. A big thank you to the Sweeter Days Employees and most of all Steve.

Sa
Review №2

I am so happy my friend introduced me to this bakery. I ordered a cake for my gender reveal using a picture from the internet. Will took all the information and the cake was beyond my expectations. I was so impressed I commissioned them again for my baby shower cake. Again, they made it exactly like the picture from the internet. The cake was delicious, they were professional and on time. I LOVE this place and recommend them to everyone I know. I am a verryyy satisfied customer :)

Ho
Review №3

The wedding planning is stressful. These guys are relaxed and pros, to the point it was a bit worry-some. That said the cake was delicious and was EXACTLY what we wanted it to look like based off of a few images! THANK YOU

Ju
Review №4

Without question my favorite bakery for special occasions. Sweeter Days NEVER dissapoints! We always size up so we can have leftovers. Salted Caramel is my absolute favorite. Thank you Steve and Will!!!!!

So
Review №5

Thank you sweeter days for making this beautiful cake for our daughter’s 1st birthday. I would recommend this bakery if you are looking for making the occasion of your dear ones special.

As
Review №6

Had my bday cake last saturday...delicious and exactly how i wanted. I added their mini cupcakes around

Ly
Review №7

This bakery is by far the best bakery I have ever experienced. Sadly I am a late planner and called them the day before my fathers 80th birthday and they were able to make me not only the most beautiful looking cake, but also the best tasting cake I have ever had in the same day! Thank you to everyone at Sweeter Days for making my dads day as sweet as it was! We will be back for sure! You guys ROCK!!!

Sa
Review №8

WOW! Sweeter Days continutes to do a faboulous job! They created my daughters wedding cake and it was total perfection! Planning, tasting, creating and delivering they ARE the best! Love all the flavors however the bride decided on Almond Amaretto and Salted Caramel - You cant go wrong with any flavor, but these are the best! Thanks to the entire team at Sweeter Days!

Al
Review №9

I rarely take the time to do these but I was so impressed, I just had to. Steve was an absolute pleasure to work with. I ordered a cake Friday afternoon and he told me it would be ready next day. What?? The cake was divine. I tasted like a piece of heaven. Aesthetically, it was a work of art. I will ONLY buy my cakes from Sweeter Days from now on. Thank you so much.

Lu
Review №10

So where do I begin to mention all the sweet things to say about this place!! Our family most recently ordered TWO small cakes (chocolate and vanilla) because theyre JUST THAT GOOD!!Pros:Customer service is very much alive and well. They answer the phone just up until closing time!! They are kind and courteous over the phone too! and with how the cake taste they could easily be the cake snobs of Fort Lauderdale!! The cakes are delicious and by delicious I mean: Moist, flavorful NOT SUGARY!! NO sweet yes BUT you can taste the flavor and blends and it is not intruding your mouth with only one bland Cake flavor between the frosting and they type of cake you can take each part of the cake almost like a time release. Creamy and tasty frosting, then the spices and ingredients of the baked into the batter then comes the end that make you feel so good and the release of the endorphins in your brain telling you...YUM More Please and THANK YOU sweeter days chef for doing this public service.Cons:IT DOSENT MATTER!! The cakes taste so delicious its all worth any bother in the end.

Ta
Review №11

I found this bakery in Google. I called to place a last minute order for a birthday cake but I was unable to because I was too last minute. I am writing this review based off of the AMAZING customer service I experienced with Steve. I will definitely stopping to make a just because purchase very soon.

St
Review №12

Nice selection of cakes. A bit more than I wanted to spend for a cake but was in a pinch. At least the cake was delicious.

Ka
Review №13

Sweeter Days made our wedding cake, and it came out amazing! The staff really cares about the quality of their products and collaborates with you to figure out the best option for your event. Our cake was even more gorgeous than we expected, I didn’t want to cut in to it, but I did and it was delicious! My husband and I are so pleased to have worked with this bake shop, we highly recommend them.

Ki
Review №14

Nice variety of desserts. You can purchase single cupcakes or multiples.

fa
Review №15

I love this place. They made my wedding cake and i had a lot of compliments from guests. I had an amazing experience cake tasting with my mother in law. Steve is incredibly friendly and helpful. Now I have a son who is about to turn one and definitely ordering his birthday cake from this shop.

Jo
Review №16

I have visited and purchased from this bakery, many times before......always cupcakes.I needed a special cake for an extra special someone this past weekend. I ordered the week prior and had the pleasure of working with Jane. She was patient, helpful and extremely accommodating .The cake was not only beautiful but moist and absolutely delicious. The cake took a Fab party to Fabulous............after all its all about the cake.💙

K
Review №17

Its a bakery. Great cake pops. Tried strawberry, velvet, oreos. Delicious. Ordered as BDay gift, individually wrapped and boxed.Clean place. Nice staff.

Ke
Review №18

A great place if you have a sweet tooth. They make everything by hand and the treats are awesome. You can see them making them and the cookies are big. Everything is worth the price. Go check them out. Try some of their treats you won’t be sorry.

Bo
Review №19

We were celebrating a 60th birthday in sunny Florida and wanted to have a special cake made. Being from out of town, we needed to find a bakery. After extensive research we chose Sweeter Days and asked them to make a cake that looked like a salad. The birthday girl is the biggest salad eater on the planet. The job they did was beyond our wildest dreams. By far the coolest cake we have ever seen. And, of course, it was great tasting. Thank you for your contribution to a very special birthday.

St
Review №20

Best bakery in Ft. Lauderdale hands down. If you are looking for a cake for a special occasion or just some cupcakes for the weekend, look no further. If you’re really lucky, maybe Steve will make you his secret cookie sandwich.

Pr
Review №21

We had a large family/friends gathering in Ft Lauderdale with all of us coming from out of town. I was able to design and coordinate a cake and cupcakes delivery for my daughter’s 5th birthday. Steve was gracious enough to coordinate delivery to our hotel on a Sunday when they are closed. The cake was beautifully done and delicious! It was a hit amongst the kids snd adults!

Al
Review №22

WOW!!! This place continues to exceed my expectations!- Customer service is fantastic. They always make me feel like a valued patron, especially the owner, Steve.- Quality of product is light, moist, and delicious. I love their vast variety of flavors too!- Cake decorating skills are incredible! They have edible glitter & pearls, which are a nice touch. They were even able to match an invitation perfectly! (See pic). Lastly, the Gender Reveal ombré cake they did for us was gorgeous & so delicious! (See pics).Some of my favorite flavors: Black/White, Salted Caramel, & Red Velvet.

Mo
Review №23

The people here really know how to do costumer service! The cupcakes are always delicious and tasty

Ma
Review №24

Five stars is not enough for this bakery. First off, the owner (Steve) is wonderfully accommodating, delightfully hilarious, and will provide all the recommendations you need. Hes so patient when it comes to indecisive people (like myself) and always has a smile on his face.Cakes: OMG. I had my first Sweeter Days experience at a birthday party and their cake was beautiful. Every detail was beautifully executed and you know that they make their confections with lots of love. Its tradition now to give a cake to my boyfriend for his birthday every year now. The first time we ordered a cake for his birthday (red velvet), we ate the leftovers for breakfast every day.Cupcakes: I dont know how they came up with their recipe for their frosting but its HEAVENLY. I cant say enough about it. Their chocolate cake is even moist and many bakeries fail to do that. I honestly cant choose a favorite, but their peanut butter chocolate cupcake, white chocolate and raspberry cupcake, and salted caramel cupcake are my recommendations. (You honestly cant just get one).Cookies: Havent tried them yet, but thats next on my list.

dc
Review №25

Always have a great experience, cakes are 10 outta 10

Sh
Review №26

The best cupcakes. Ask for Steve. My favorite was the key lime coconut cupcake.

Me
Review №27

Steve made it possible to take in my last minute order for a gender reveal cake and was very sweet throughout the entire process. The cake was heavenly and Ive since returned to indulge my sweet tooth with their cupcakes. The salted caramel is my favorite!

Er
Review №28

Unpleasant experience. No thanks! Lots of bakeries of equal quality all over Fort Lauderdale. No need to be bullied in this one.

N
Review №29

Amazing skills! It was delicious too.

Hu
Review №30

Steve was great at making sure our order was perfect. We got 150 assorted flavours and they were all incredible. Their cupcakes are top quality and turn around on time.

Er
Review №31

Amazing cup cakes, best in south florida in my opinion!

El
Review №32

I had the turtle pecan cupcake today it was super delicious. The cake just melts in your mouth the butter cream sweetness is perfectly balanced. The place is super clean staff and very professional and charming. I had no idea about this shop sitting in my city....

Dy
Review №33

I’m normally not a huge fan of buttercream but my husband loves salted caramel. He later revealed it isn’t normally his favorite in cake form, however the magic that sweeter days performed on this cake was loved by all at Luke’s birthday. Also, I called the morning of, because I’m a poor planner, and they were super accommodating, having it ready that afternoon. Everyone commented and insisted on knowing where the cake was from. Success in the forM of sweet, sweet cake.

N
Review №34

Can’t thank sweeter days enough for helping me out with a last minute lifesaver cake. They were incredibly sweet and accommodating. I felt safe knowing they all wore masks and provided circles within the store for distancing. My mother loved her cake! Thank you again!

Je
Review №35

Best Cupcakes I Have Ever Had ❣️

Lo
Review №36

This bakery is by far the ABSOLUTE BEST!! Staff is so welcoming to all.

J.
Review №37

Visited this incredible bakery few days ago and left impressed with such great customer service. Not only was I greeted with friendly eyes(behind the mask) their energy and attentiveness was truly one of kind. I felt extremely comfortable safe safe with the social distancing they had within the bakery. Highly recommend these sweet guys!

LA
Review №38

Contacted Steve about creating a cake for a special birthday party, he was collaborative, extremely creative with the bonus of being witty and nice! The design of the cake exceeded my expectations and it was delicious- thoroughly enjoyed by guests!

C
Review №39

I had the pleasure of ordering from Sweeter Days and working with Steve for two cakes for a retirement party. I really don’t know what was better, their customer service or the cake?!?! The salted Carmel cake was incredible! I highly suggest this bakery and will use them for all our corporate events in the future.

Zu
Review №40

Steve was a pleasure to work with. This is the only shop I will consider for future cake orders in the state of Florida!

Me
Review №41

Sweeter Days always manages to outdo themselves! I used to only order from Cocadots, but began using Sweeter Days when Cocadots closed, and they are so amazing with their quality and customer service!! They accommodate pretty much every request I have, and their cakes are absolutely delicious!

Sa
Review №42

I’ve been to Sweeter Days at least twice a month for the past few months. It’s my go-to stop for a sweet treat on my hard-to-come-by days off but it’s worth the 35 minute drive I make. Everything tastes fresh a delicious and the customer service is unparalleled. I will continue coming back and I’m looking forward to being able to order a whole cake from them the next time there’s a big enough event to garner such a thing. You MUST visit if you’re ever in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Ma
Review №43

I requested a tall order with very little notice, Steve and team were able to accommodate our request and deliver on time at a great price. If your looking for personal service, attention to detail and of course outstanding cupcakes and other bakery items..This is the place. Thank you!

Mi
Review №44

So delicious. Got a red velvet cake a bunch of cupcakes. All were fantastic. Moist, delicious, not dense. Just great. The people who worked there were so helpful and friendly. Definitely will be back

Br
Review №45

So good!!! We are from out of town and found Sweeter Days on our hotels vendor list for our wedding. We ordered our cake without ever doing a tasting and it was amazing. We worked with Will who was super nice and replied back to my emails asap. I gave him a picture of what we wanted and he nailed it. The cake was extremely moist and the buttercream frosting was just perfect. All our guests raved about how great the cake was and trust me they are not easy people to please. Thank you guys!!!!

Je
Review №46

I ordered the 6-Inch Salted Caramel cake and it was phenomenal! It served easily a party of 12 with leftovers (I even got seconds) and there was still leftovers! The staff at the bakery were so kind and are even fun to talk with while you are finalizing your order!

Su
Review №47

When I ordered my cake I was taken away first of all with the customer experience speaking to Steve. He made my daughters graduation very special with the suggestions he made to make a memorable experience. The quality of the product was of the highest (delicate, decadent and homely) I am a baker myself. Sweeter days has set the bar for cakes up up up!. SWEETER DAYS ROCK!!!

Gl
Review №48

Amazing and very tasty!! 😍

Wi
Review №49

Ordered a delicious red velvet cake!

Sc
Review №50

Stopped by for a snack while family was next door painting ceramics. They had a selection of cupcakes, cake pops, and cookies. I decided on a red velvet cookie at the suggestion of an employee. The cookie was very good and fresh. The employee was friendly and quick to inform other customers to stay outside for social distancing protocols. I would come back again to try another baked good.

Ba
Review №51

The Chocolate Salted Pretzel birthday cake is a great combination of caramel and chocolate with a little crunch on top. We ordered the 6-inch size for a birthday and half of the cake easily served 4 hungry adults. We also ordered assorted mini cupcakes so we could try other flavors - each of the cake flavors (key lime, white chocolate raspberry, salted caramel, carrot cake) were moist and the frosting was creamy. The staff are very friendly and we were able to pick up our order safely during the pandemic. Thank you!

Di
Review №52

I dont normally write reviews, but this bakery TOTALLY deserves it! Forget about the rest; you have found the BEST! They have the bakery game on lock! The taste is impeccable. The price is right. The customer service is on point! Super friendly and personable. I literally want to move over there just to frequent the business everyday. The energy in the shop is contagious. My son ordered a birthday cake for me and to my surprise the cake exceeded my expectations. The taste of the cake took me back home to a bakery shop called College Bakery in Brooklyn Heights, New York. The taste is very well balanced. Not too sweet and not too heavy. IT IS SHEAR PERFECTION. Sweeter Days is deliciousness PERSONIFIED. It is clear that everyone working in the shop is happy to be there and that resonates in every creation that is made there. Do yourself and your family, friends and guests a favor and induldge in greatness at Sweeter Days! Thank you!

An
Review №53

I’ve been going to Sweeter Days for the past few years. I’ve used them for every special occasion! The cakes & cupcakes are so beautiful & delicious. Steve really goes above & beyond to make sure you get exactly what you what within your budget. I highly recommend Sweeter Days!

Ka
Review №54

Always a nice place for a treat. The sweetness of the cupcakes isnt over powering. I always get more than 1 because you will want more suddenly in the middle of the night.The owners are total Dolls and always greet you with a smile. Look no further if your doing a party, brunch or just to treat yourself. Stop in you wont regret it!!

Mo
Review №55

Sweeter Days Bakery went above and beyond to make our wedding feel unique and special. Will and his team took an individual interest in our special day. They were able to take our vision and apply it to the most gorgeous wedding cake! They made a cake for my husband and I decorated exactly as the photo looked with little donuts and flowers that I provided a day before. I had cookies for each guest that they placed in each basket that I brought to them. The cake tasted so absolutely delicious and my family and I were eating it a week later and still to perfection! The cookies are by far the best, and perfect consistency!! We are so blessed to work with such a passionate team.

Sy
Review №56

First of all the customer service was incredible. Ordering the cake Steve spent time with me helping me design the cake and cookies I ordered. Presentation was amazing and most importantly the taste was incredible. Everyone loved the cake and cookies and asked where we got both from. Just an overall great experience and will definitely be back for future occasions.

it
Review №57

They did a cake for my baby shower. It was so beautiful, moist and delicious 😁

li
Review №58

I order all of our cakes fromSweeter days . The cake is amazing and the service is stellar.

Ru
Review №59

🦄🎂🔥Was perfect. Thanks!

Ce
Review №60

Ive tried almost every cupcake flavor that they offer so Im giving you this warning ... THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS and youll keep going back for more. Highly addictive 😍 If you looking for your guilty pleasure - this is the spot! Customer service is awesome too!

Wh
Review №61

The tall blond lady behind the counter today was so friendly and the red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are divine! I will definitely be returning to this sweet spot.

Di
Review №62

One word-Amazing! Steve took our order and made our cake exactly how we wanted on short notice. This says alot about their commitment to service. Our wedding day was perfect!! Thank you so very much!! Gary and Diana Wright. 6-14-2020

An
Review №63

Great experience. Will was very helpful and we arrange everything by the email, was super easy. I had an idea for the cake and baker made it come true in only 3 days !!

Me
Review №64

You really have to try this place! Decadent cupcakes, cookies and cakes. Walk in for grab n go gifts.

Ji
Review №65

Incredible delicious cupcakes for a great price. They even have specialty cupcakes with filling. Super friendly service. I can highly recommend getting your favorite sweets here.

Ju
Review №66

The owners took my order absolutely amazing cupcakes the flavors are absolutely delicious they pop when you taste them the cake is moist and very flavorful this was a awesome find please try it you’ll not be disappointed

B
Review №67

I feel nostalgic every time I’m here. I love the cupcakes and the cakes. My favorite is the raspberry white chocolate. I wish they were open on Sunday.

da
Review №68

Hands down best bakery in Fort Lauderdale. I crave their cupcakes. It’s just delightful

Ru
Review №69

Best bakery ever! The almond amaretto is #1 for me!!

Ma
Review №70

I live out of state and needed a special 30th birthday present for my daughter. Steve, the owner, was so friendly and helpful, and they even replaced them after she dropped them in the parking lot. My daughters loved them!!! I think we might make this a yearly tradition, thanks Steve!!

Th
Review №71

Uber eats gave me the option of my first choice cupcake...what I got was 6 cupcakes, all the same, nowhere near my first choice...Ive had better, sweeter days. First and last chance to impress.

ma
Review №72

The whole Fam loves the many different flavors offered, we had to get a dozen and that wasnt even all of the flavors. Ooooh so good

St
Review №73

Cupcake are so good love lemon apple

Bi
Review №74

Visiting from out of town for our honeymoon stop by in for a few cupcakes. Kind of felt rush i guess that was the owner. The cupcakes was okay i havw had better.

Ju
Review №75

Nick WilliamsonIs 6’5” of delicious pastry baking Hunk

Ma
Review №76

As much as I would love to give a higher rating, I just cant. The service was fabulous, the storefront looked wonderful, but the cake was lacking. From the flavor to the decoration. Could just have been my experience. I saw a lot of other great reviews so might still be worth giving them a shot.

Mi
Review №77

I am SO happy I chose Sweeter Days to do my wedding cake. First off, Will was a pleasure to work with and we had so much fun at the tasting in the store. They came highly recommended by a lot of people, and I know why!The presentation of the cake at my wedding was everything I could imagine and more, and not to mention the cake was the most delicious that I have ever had. My guests agreed!!! We ended up going with the salted caramel and almond flavor on a naked cake. It was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen, and they even worked with my florist to create the prettiest floral arrangement around it. I cannot wait until its my one year anniversary so that I can eat the top layer :)

Om
Review №78

Awesome, Great, Delicious, Flavorful.......Steve is great and very accommodating!!Have had 2 orders of 6 cupcakes in 2 weeks.A dozen of cupcakes and full of flavors!!!

Ja
Review №79

Steve was very helpful and courteous. The sample cupcakes were a nice treat.

ck
Review №80

HORRIBLE. Do not use. Wrong wedding cake. Refused to apologize let alone reimburse. Terrible customer service with unremarkable tasting deserts.

Sa
Review №81

Me and my friend was in the area. And we decided to try this new bakery. It was amazing. The staff was amazing. There cupcake will melt in youre mouth. Ill definitely be going back here.

Do
Review №82

Amazing flavors!

Ka
Review №83

The team went out of their way to get us exactly what we wanted for our event. They were so thoughtful and helpful and went beyond expectations. Cupcakes were also delicious.

Ka
Review №84

We live out of state so I picked sweeter days based off of the reviews and I’m so glad we went with them!! Our wedding cake was beautiful and SO delicious! Wish we lived closer so we could enjoy the cupcakes more often!

Ka
Review №85

Phenomenal bakery! The employees are extremely nice and will do anything for there customers. I’ve had their products a few times and both there cupcakes and cookies are delicious. Their desserts are very fresh and moist. Would definitely recommend!

Ti
Review №86

I had the best cupcakes I have ever had in my life here! Not only that, but I had an outstanding latte also! Its obvious that they put a lot of thought into the design of this bakery, as well as getting the best pastry chefs around. I come here every single time Im in the Fort Lauderdale area. Try this place!

Ra
Review №87

The service was amazing. The person who helped us was very sweet. We just bought cupcakes from the display (not ordered) and they were very good. They weren’t too sweet which I really liked but they were a little on the dry side which is my only complaint. Would definitely come back to try other sweets though!

Co
Review №88

Ive now bought two cakes from Sweeter Days and have not been disappointed yet. Their cake is tender and moist and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweet to compliment the flavors. I highly recommend this bake shop.

Da
Review №89

Best bakery in town! Hands down

Su
Review №90

My daughter’s wedding was last weekend at Pelican beach hotel and Sweeter Days did the amazing cake. Not only did they create the beautiful design with the beach sand, shells and beach chairs to look like the pic we showed them but the moist delicious cake with two different flavors was amazing. It’s the absolute best tasting cake I’ve ever had in my life. We were even eating it the next day for snacking. It was sooo delicious 😋

Ch
Review №91

Delicious place. We got a ton of cupcakes and everyone was raving about them. Their staff was extremely friendly and accommodating to all of my needs/concerns.

An
Review №92

If I could eat sweets all day every day with no consequences I would 100% do so from Sweeter Days. Steve is absolutely fabulous- so friendly- could not be a better representation of his amazing shop and craft! He sent my office an array of cookies and they were and still are all the rave!! All of the cakes and constructed to pure perfection and I would recommend them to anyone!

He
Review №93

Good variety.

Me
Review №94

They have the best cupcakes in the entire world. The cheesecakes are amazing, they make them for Jay Marks. Their cookies are outstanding. Ive eaten a lot of cupcakes at a lot of different places and these are by far the best. Their buttercream is so light and fluffy.... By far the best. Salted caramel is my fave!

Kw
Review №95

I can’t thank them enough for making my vision come true for my bestfriend 90’s theme party (everything was explained through email). Lovvvvvvvvee the finished product and the cake was DELICIOUS!!! I definitely recommend Sweeter Days Bake Shop! Very professional and very creative!!

Ga
Review №96

The most talented, most amazing baker to work with. We ordered a cake, cupcakes and cookies for my sisters baby shower and they were amazing! The salted caramel cake was unique and sooo delicious! Steve was wonderful to work with! After tasting their cupcakes... my children cannot have anything less! That is all they ask for!Highly recommend this wonderful little gem of a place.

Bo
Review №97

A customer surprised our shop with a box of assorted cupcakes.. Best damn frosting i have had in 20 years!! Not over the top sweet and very smooth and creamy.. Simply Magically Amazing!

Sa
Review №98

Im from out of town and I was stuck reading online reviews and driving everywhere for a cake to celebrate my sisters bday. Thank God I found this shop. They were very nice and helpful. My sister loved their cupcakes and her cake too. I would definitely come back and recommend them. 😍👏🏾

De
Review №99

My experience was very good. Will was a great help and very informative. He even gave us cupcakes to sample and it was delicious, especially the frosting, not too sweet and it was just right on the taste .

St
Review №100

We went with a chocolate cake with peanut butter filling (theme of shower was baby peanut) and the cake was moist, fresh & extremely rich. Not to mention that everyone who had this cake went crazy for it. I threw another baby shower (owl theme) and went back to sweeter days. Everyone loved it!

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  • Address:1497 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, United States
  • Site:http://sweeterdaysbakeshop.com/
  • Phone:+1 954-396-3979
Categories
  • Dessert shop
  • Bakery
  • Wedding bakery
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5PM
  • Thursday:10AM–5PM
  • Friday:10AM–5PM
  • Saturday:10AM–5PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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