This chain coffee shop from the midwest is open in southeast Vegas. The minimal, modern interior, full of art from local artists, is home to quality coffee drinks, pastries made in-house, breakfast sandwiches, and wraps. Specialty drinks are great options to get, like the black and tan (rich mocha steamed with creamy peanut butter) or… Continue reading Joe Maxx Coffee
Tag: Bakery
Jean Philippe Patisserie
For anyone craving sweets, this spot is a must. It’s a much large space than their sister spot in the Bellagio and has a larger selection. They’ve got some of the most beautiful and artistic pastries in town with flavors that equal their beauty. Pastries are perfect any time of day. Their almond croissant was… Continue reading Jean Philippe Patisserie
Le Petit Café & Bakery
Their out-of-the-way location probably doesn’t draw many passerby’s, no doubt relying on traffic from the nearby hospital and office parks. But, it’s a spot worth visiting if you’re in the area Their bread pudding looked small as it arrived at the table, but was filling. Served warm, the center was soft and soaked through with… Continue reading Le Petit Café & Bakery
Cinnaholic
This national chain specializes in custom vegan cinnamon rolls. You can create your own concoction based on over a dozen frosting flavors and nearly two dozen toppings. If you can’t decide, choose from one of their preconceived flavor combos. I opted for the chocolate chip cheesecake. While I think it’s great that they use ingredients… Continue reading Cinnaholic
Paina Cafe
Laying claim as the founders of the term “poke bowl” this mini chain out of Hawaii (3 locations on Oahu and one in Las Vegas) does the dish justice. They’re a clear cut above the increasingly popular fast-casual poke spots around town because they do it right. They have real poke — raw fish that… Continue reading Paina Cafe
tsp. Baking Company
Owned by Kari Garcia, the former co-owner and baker of Retro Bakery, tsp serves mini cupcakes, along with specialty cakes, Lappert’s ice cream, cookies, and rolls that she has branded as “fairy rolls.” Cupcake flavors are mostly different than what she had at Retro and while I loved the mini cupcake and full-sized cupcakes at… Continue reading tsp. Baking Company
Salted Malted Bakery & Creamery
I have a backlog of reviews I need to write from places I’ve visited five months ago. Salted Malted is one of them and I’m pushing this to the top of the queue, unfortunately, because they’re closing for good this weekend. This place is fantastic. I loved their chocolate chip cookies. It’s everything a great… Continue reading Salted Malted Bakery & Creamery
Cafe Breizh
Spring Valley is home to yet more top-tier talent in Jerome Marchand and Pierre Gatel. The latter’s credentials are impressive — an early career in New York with Francois Payard and Alain Ducasse followed by over a decade at the Wynn and Encore. You won’t find more beautiful, artistic, well crafted pastries anywhere off the… Continue reading Cafe Breizh
JinJu Chocolates
This is the second outpost for Chef Jin Caldwell. More spacious and better decorated than the original spot at the Container Store, the space is beautiful, a chocoholic’s dream. It’s full of chocolates, pastries, cakes, and drinks. Cakes by the slice are available and they’re a must. The milk chocolate PB&J cake has a subtle… Continue reading JinJu Chocolates
Delices Gourmands French Bakery
Located in an old strip mall at the corner of Sahara and Valley View, Delices Gourmands is fairly large, with much of their space dedicated to the production of pastries and other goods. Display cases are extensive, walling off their open kitchen space to show a wide variety of items. Several tables line the walls… Continue reading Delices Gourmands French Bakery
Rosallie
Opened in 2015 by Frenchman Jonathan Pluvinet, Rosallie is a family business that began in the 1980s with Pluvinet’s parents’ cafe of the same name operating in the south of France. Filled with items created by family recipes, this cafe has quickly become a go-to destination in Las Vegas. The pastries are exceptional. It may… Continue reading Rosallie
German Bread Bakery
As a German bakery, this locally owned shop is unique in a city filled with French and Asian bakeries. This Summerlin location opened in 2011, with a second location off of Eastern Ave. opening a year later. The pretzel breads and pastries are the must-try items, particularly the pretzel croissant, that combines the chewiness of… Continue reading German Bread Bakery
The Cookie Bar
Another food truck at a recent gathering at Top Shelf, I had heard of the Cookie Bar and was anxious too give them a shot. But, “disappointing” was how I felt afterward. I don’t know if it was because the cookies weren’t all that fresh, probably recently refrigerated, but the two I tried were cold… Continue reading The Cookie Bar
Showboy BakeShop
This is the second location for Showboy. I never made the trek to their Henderson spot, so I’m glad they opened up this one off of Haulapai, just south of Summerlin. The glitzy, elegant interior lives up to the Showboy name as it looks like the lobby of a theater. Most of the cupcakes I’ve… Continue reading Showboy BakeShop
SUZUYA Pastries & Crepes
Having been here a few times over the years, I can safely say this is one of my favorite bakeries in town. Desserts have a subtle sweetness making them good for a light snack or the perfect ending to a meal, as opposed to heavy desserts that you would instantly regret. Their cheesecake is unlike… Continue reading SUZUYA Pastries & Crepes
PublicUs
I’m not crazy about the name. It reads as Public U.S., why not lowercase the ‘u’? I don’t get it. Despite that bit of odd branding the food won’t leave you scratching your head. It’s good. The place has a hipster vibe. It’s more of what Downtown LV needs — restaurants with delicious food. Open… Continue reading PublicUs
Extraordinary Desserts
It’s a San Diego institution. It was even mentioned when we were on one of those seal bus/boat tours. With the hype that this business has received over the years it’s almost impossible for expectations to be met. First of all, the place is a madhouse and it was only a Tuesday night! I’d hate… Continue reading Extraordinary Desserts
CRAFTkitchen
You can add my review to the ever growing list of write-ups praising this spot. After a couple visits it’s safe to say this is one of the best (if not THE best) breakfast/brunch/lunch spots in town. The short rib hash ($15.95 + $1.75 for a poached egg) was as amazing as it looks with… Continue reading CRAFTkitchen
Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant
I’ve driven by Blueberry Hill countless times and never given it much thought. But, having enjoyed a meal at one of their other locations, it was time to check out this location at the corner of Flamingo and Decatur with family in tow. The building was renovated a couple years back and the interior looks… Continue reading Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant
The Bagel Cafe
Walk in to Bagel Cafe on a weekend and it’s a madhouse. There are long lines to order from their deli and bakery, long lines to be seated, and a dining room packed to the gills. When you do finally get seated you’ll find a large menu full of fairly inexpensive items and portion sizes… Continue reading The Bagel Cafe
Tart Bites
I tried 2 things from this bakery — cake pops and a wedding cake. It was for my brother’s wedding. The cake was absolutely gorgeous — a small, single tiered cake covered in icing that looked like white and purple roses. It was a stunning beauty with equally great flavors. Moist and thick, there were… Continue reading Tart Bites
Scandia Bakery & Coffee Shop
Before heading back to Vegas after a short trip to Cali a while back, we made a short detour to Laguna Beach. Walking by all the downtown shops, we stopped by Scandia Bakery for a quick meal. Not just a bakery, they sell all sorts of items from desserts, pastries, hot food, salads, and sandwiches.… Continue reading Scandia Bakery & Coffee Shop
Nanny’s
The most memorable thing about this little cafe and bakery in Summerlin is the service. The folks here are so friendly it might catch you off guard and leave you wondering why more people aren’t as kind. You can order at the counter but if you’re planning on eating there, you can grab a seat… Continue reading Nanny’s
Donut Mania
Operated by a former Pink Box Donuts employee, you can see the similarities in this small shop off of Durango. Their menu is filled with basic donuts, cronuts, and gourmet donuts. Donut Mania is like the Guy Fieri of donut shops — with over the top flavors utilizing plenty of junk food ingredients like Oreos… Continue reading Donut Mania
Chef Zen
This locally owned operation is a step up from the previous tenants — Dee’s Donuts — but can’t compete with the better bakeries around town. Donuts are respectable in their execution, but largely unmemorable in flavor. The apple filled donut and cookie crumble donut were the best of what I tried. As for pastries, the… Continue reading Chef Zen
Carlo’s Bake Shop
A trip to Carlo’s Bakery was a must when my niece — a big fan of the Cake Boss show — learned of this west coast outpost. On Christmas eve morning there was a line about 20 minutes long at 11am. The items on display all looked impressive, but it was the lobster tail that… Continue reading Carlo’s Bake Shop
Jacques Cafe
***Update: business closed*** A new entry into the growing fast-casual market, Jacques Cafe in Summerlin can lay claim to plenty of buzzwords used these days when marketing restaurants — chef-drive, sustainable, quality ingredients, scratch kitchen, etc. But don’t let the name on the door fool you. This isn’t a French bistro. It’s a modern American… Continue reading Jacques Cafe
Leoné Café
Hanging out at Tivoli with my kid, he wanted to stop by Cafe Leone for a snack. Who am I to say no? Especially when desserts are involved. Their display is on the small side while prices are on the high end. We can blame their Tivoli location for that. Everything here seems to have… Continue reading Leoné Café
Sambalatte Torrefazione
I’m not a coffee drinker so I’ve been reluctant to check out Sambalatte despite its popularity. I finally gave in and tried it for lunch. The Greek salad was not good at all. The dressing had a funky metallic taste that rendered it inedible. The sandwiches, on the other hand were good but a little… Continue reading Sambalatte Torrefazione
Sugar Pine Bake Shop
Another review that’s long overdue, my wife purchased some cupcakes from this shop for my birthday last year during our weekend trip to Big Bear. Unfortunately, I didn’t take pictures of any of the cupcakes except the vanilla with chocolate — easily the most pedestrian of the bunch. The rest were surprisingly good. The snickerdoodle… Continue reading Sugar Pine Bake Shop