The rosemary shortbread is the first thing reviewers reach for when they describe this place, with the chocolate chew cookies close behind. Both come out of a from-scratch kitchen that, by the accounts of people who eat here often, skips the premixes and shortcuts a lot of shops rely on. That old-fashioned approach is what locals credit for turning a small shop off Augusta Road into a neighborhood staple south of downtown.
The case is broader than the cookies suggest: tarts, sweet loaves, cupcakes, and cake pops on the sweet side, with quiche and biscuits holding down a savory corner many first-timers don't expect. Almond is a real strength here, and gluten-free options are usually on hand. Custom work runs deep too, from birthday cakes to wedding and groom's cakes built to whatever theme a customer brings in.
Walk in and the smell reaches you before the counter does. The staff have a reputation for being generous with samples, including for the kids who wander in.