Emerson’s Bakery

Inconsistent. That’s the best way to describe this little donut shop. Some have lots of filling, others have about a pea sized dob. Some are drowned in icing, other have very little. If you get a good batch, they are pretty good. If you happen to get a bad batch, I would compare them to convenience store donuts. They are a little pricy at 10.00 a dozen.

We heard of this place while dining at Benihanas. Another group at our table was celebrating a birthday and shared their cake with us, from Emersons.
We were in LOVE… get it? I N L O V E…
The cake was nothing odd… white cake and white icing but it was amazing. The icing was a buttercream that was smooth and sweet but not sickeningly so and the white cake was moist and flavorful. I knew we had to find this place and have it again.
So we did…
The staff was super friendly and the cakes and pastries are reasonably priced.
We will go back and have went back. I love this cake!

Got a chocolate birthday cake from their location on Hands Pike. To say it was as dry as sawdust would be an insult to the sawdust. Their donuts are usually quite good but this was possibly the worst cake I’ve ever had. What is even more disappointing is that I emailed them to complain (and even sent pictures of the cake as it completely fell apart when you cut it). I didn’t get so much as a response much less an apology. I used to buy donuts from Emerson’s on a regular basis for work but this experience has soured me so much that I have quit giving them my business altogether.

For the most part Emerson’s has Amazingly delicious pastries and donuts. However, you have to watch the staff while they’re getting your order. During my last visit for a special event pickup the staff was cleaning the drink refrigerator glass doors when I walked in. She came over to the case, picked up a parchment paper to grab the donuts but it didn’t fully cover her hands. She hadn’t washed her hands prior so now the food was possibly contaminated with cleaner toxins and whatever else may had been on her hands. Not sanitary food handling at all.

Did you know that Emerson’s bakery goods are not baked fresh every day and they serve what is leftover the next day. Maybe the next day after that! I got stale peanut rolls more than once. Try Florence bakery accross the street. They do not have as much variety, but much, much better quality.

I’m picky about alot of things, but sweets ain’t one of those thangs. Uh, un. You can probably throw some sugar on the ground on a hot summer day and I’d get on the ground to lap it up like a cat with her milk. But I do have preferences… I’d knock over anyone who got in my way if Krispy kreme has their «Hot Now» sign lit up, and up till today they have been my absolute fave.
Well Krispy Kreme, you may have met your match. This amazing delight sitting next to me isn’t a donut, oh no. it’s much cooler than that. It’s a ME size Pineapple Upside down Cake. And, my God. when I took the first bite I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. This is hands down the BEST dessert I have EVER had. EVER. (and I eat ALOT of dessert. if you couldn’t tell.)
I also got chicken salad on a cheddar bagel. Yeah it was good too, but I forgot about it already because of this orangey with a hint of yellow cake sitting beside me. This thing is seriously so good I don’t want to finish it because then I’ll have none left. Maybe I should let it sit next to me till I’m done with work? Yeah, that’s not gonna happen. My taste buds are already begging me for the next bite.
Based on the cake. it’d be 10 stars, but the service was pretty slow and there wasn’t really anyone else there. When you walk in there isn’t anything impressive about the décor, and it doesn’t have that OH MY GOD THAT SMELLS SO GOOD, I HAVE TO EAT EVERYTHING IN HERE, kinda smell like other bakeries I’ve gone to. There are plenty of seats inside, but I can’t ever really see them being crazy enough to have to use them all.
They offer soft drinks, and a cooler with a limited amount of beverages. I almost had to pry my hand away because they had chocolate milk… The dessert selection is very nice, and I had to limit what I looked at so I didn’t buy the whole darn place.
Will I return? Most definitely. If I didn’t think I’d get fired for leaving my job to go back right now. I wouldn’t be typing this review. I’d be stuffing my face with pineappley goodness. Oh, wait. I’m still doing that. Ok, I’d be on my way to buying more pineappley goodness. Yeah. Till we meet again Emerson’s. I have a feeling it’ll be soon.

I have been to many donut shops and this one does not disappoint. They open at 5am and this particular location is open on Sundays. I recommend this bakery over your store /​chain bought alternatives.

I think my first review of Emerson’s was too harsh. I’ve been going there weekly for my bread and bagels, and I’m really impressed with the quality. The butter crust and hearth breads are my favorites, though I just got a loaf of rye and like it better than most others I’ve ever tried. Their ‘everything’ bagels are really killer, too.
As for their sweets, I’m partial to the cheese pockets and coffeecakes. I’m always afraid to buy one unless I’m having guests over because I know I’ll end up devouring the whole thing.