Emma Bleick
Shayda made the desserts for our wedding in November and did an absolutely amazing job! I ordered three 10″ cakes, a macaroon tower, baby pumpkins, and baby apples which were a custom request. Everything was delicious and stunning! She let me bring in some of the flowers I feel for my wedding to decorate the cakes with and they looked so beautiful. We got so many compliments on the desserts!!
… moreSandy Jacob
I ordered macarons from Sweets by Shayda for my cousin’s birthday, and the entire experience was exceptional from start to finish. Shayda was very easy to work with, as she’s incredibly responsive, professional, and proactive with her communication. She even reached out to let me know when the order was on its way for delivery, which I truly appreciated since I’m in Scottsdale and my cousin is in Durham, NC.
The macarons were absolutely delicious and beautifully packaged. They made my cousin’s birthday even more special, and she loved them so much that she said she’ll be a regular customer going forward. As for me, Sweets by Shayda is officially my go-to bakery in the Durham area for gifts and special occasions. Highly recommend!
… moreTatiana Valentine
When my husband and I first moved to Durham (from big cities in the Northeast and Pacific Coast) we were worried that we would be giving up tasty bakeries that make not just cute, but delicious treats. Thank goodness Sweets by Shayda is here to serve! There is not one bite from this shop, which I would not try over and over again. Now my husband and I have to stop ourselves from coming here once a week for a little treat. Our favorites include the raspberry macaroon cake, a carrot cake which surpasses the bounds of what carrot cake even can be, and they’re delicious almond croissants. We love coming here for birthday treats, graduation cakes, and any holiday that gives us an excuse for superb French patisserie!
We love the ladies at the counter, who are always so kind and friendly. It is exciting to go in and see what they are whipping up on any given day.
A great neighborhood addition!
… moreJ
I went here because it was close to the restaurant I visited for lunch. I got three things. When I walked up to the counter, they had some items I wasn’t sure what they were, but I liked the presentation. The ladies behind the counter were nice and explained what the items were. One was a slice of carrot cake, which might be the nicest-looking slice of carrot cake I’ve ever seen, so I got that.
The other two items I can’t remember the names of, but I’ll include a photo.
That said, the carrot cake was incredibly delicious. A lot of things were done right with that carrot cake. The pink ball next to the carrot cake was also pretty good. The item that came in the box by itself, I didn’t really care for. It looked better than it tasted, and I think it might be an acquired taste. I think the fruit inside was just frozen i’m not sure if it was supposed to be like that or not but I didn’t care for it. Overall 2 out of 3 isnt bad.
… moreApril H
WOW….where do I start?! I experienced the most delicious yummy treats EVER! Oh my goodness. I wasn’t sure what to get and decided to try both the lemon and salted caramel macarons. OUTSTANDING! It was so light and fluffy with the perfect amount of flavor and sweetness. I also got a mango flavored shaped small cake filled with mango fruit mousse filling. Just delightful. They were all excellent. Will return to try other items.
… moreSirwe Nikpey
We ordered a Lemon Lavender cake and it was absolutely amazing!
The flavor was perfectly balanced ;not too sweet, just right. The cake was fresh, the colors were vibrant, and the decoration was beautiful.
You can really tell how much care and attention went into it. Highly recommend!
… moreEmily Arnold
I live in Cincinnati and wanted to order some pastries and sweets for my sister’s father-in-law’s celebration of life for his family that weekend. I wanted to support local and find someone that could delivery. Shayda answered the call! She was so helpful mapping out what to order and adjusting the invoice once we landing on the perfect combination of treats and was even willing to add a note to the delivery on my behalf for the family. I can’t say enough. And the whole family said everything was delicious. If I could give her 10 stars I would!
… moreJenny H
Sweets by Shayda is the BEST. Not only are the sweet treats absolutely gorgeous AND delicious, Shayda and her team are a breeze to work with. My husband ordered an anniversary cake with a few loose ideas and Shayda made the most beautiful cake (I actually shed a few tears over it because it was so incredible). Shayda greeted us and wished us a happy anniversary as soon as we walked into the shop to pick up the cake, which was so sweet. If you need anything specially made or just in the mood for a treat, Shayda’s is the place to go. 🙂
… moreJordan van Schagen
We have always loved Shayda’s desserts, especially her macarons and carrot cake! When it came time to pick a bakery for our wedding, we knew exactly where to go! Shayda was so sweet and listened to everything we were looking for on the big day! We asked if she could make a specialty dessert from a family recipe and she made it happen! Everything tasted amazing and we couldn’t have gone to a better bakery for our wedding day!
… moreLaTonya Broome
A lovely small bakery where macaroons are the star. I don’t live in Durham, so I searched online for a downtown bakery. I was impressed with the photos and reviews. Our party had carrot cake (tasty with crushed pineapple between the layers), lemon lavender cake (a pretty molded presentation was heavier on custard/curd than cake with a delicate lemon bite and only a hint of sweetness), pistachio ??? (it wasn’t cake, it was bread…like a croissant…and it didn’t pair well with the pistachio filling which was like a pistachio cream cheese-like mound. Pretty to look at but disappointing on taste), opera cake (lacked rich chocolate flavor and sweetness but suitable as a complement to coffee), birthday macaroons (delicious). Only a few tables for indoor dining. A lovely floral photo/selfie backdrop.
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