Bittersweet

My bf & I stopped in and sat at the bar. The bartender was super friendly and gave me a great drink recommendation. She answered all my questions and got our food out super fast. My only complaint with the food is that the bread for our pimento was really dry. The desserts were amazing though!

Was recommended to try this place by a friend. Absolutely LOVE this place and been coming for years ever since. Love that they keep the staples like the s’mores and this shit is banana desert those two are my favorite. I also love their south side shot. They have a 5 shot for 28$ deal on weekends which is perfect to share amongst the table. I also love their selection of hot teas just in case you aren’t much of a drinker. They have an outdoor seating area that very cool and quaint. This place won’t disappoint!

Got the derby pie, and a dark chocolate pomegranate tart. The tart was amazing, melt in your mouth tart dark chocolate mixed with sweet fresh pomegranate. The pie was also phenomenal. Loved the atmosphere and the service, such a cute place with amazing desserts. Cannot wait to come back and try more when the seasonal options change.

After seeing a story about this place on the local news, my sister and I decided to check it out on a Sunday. The gin & jam w/apricot, pepper and pecan pie was decent. The service and atmosphere was good.

S’mores sundae, chai espresso martini, peppermint mocha, Irish coffee, and more. Several alcohol free cocktails offered on the menu. Everything was delish. Service was super. Place was decorated for the Christmas holiday - cute! Recommend.

For me, this place was just okay. The service was great. The staff was great as well. The desert with subpar. The s'more dessert I had was good minus the hard dense brownie they add to it. It would've gone over much better with a soft, warm brownie. So I just ate around it. They can get 5 stars for the presentation. Both my friends enjoyed their dessert. The strawberry, lemon ice cream cookie was good, but the cookie was really hard. My other girlfriend really enjoyed her key lime dessert. I wouldn't go back it just wasn't my cup of tea, but I would suggest others try it since I'm weird about desserts, lol

My friend and I loved our visit to Bittersweet. We were greeted right away upon entry, and sat at a window table with a small bouquet of fresh flowers on it. She ordered the Thursday bubbles & cake, and I had the non-alcoholic Little Garden drink with the Beautiful Mess cake. Both were incredibly delicious and insta-worthy. We will definitely be back.

Thursday bubbles & cupcake deal? Yes!! Super cute downtown cocktails, coffee, dessert bar/restaurant. Went on a Thursday evening and sat outdoors. Lots of great people watching. Evening security. Same service as inside. Got the bubbles and cupcake special. Rosé Prosecco with the cupcake of the day (smores). Cupcake was warm with a toasted marshmallow and not overly sweet. Had two more cocktails (Blair witch tea party and chai espresso martini). Both were superb. Overall, the vibe was relaxed. Servers were kind and attentive. Drinks were among the best I’ve had downtown. Can’t wait to go back!

Not so Bittersweet...This is one of my favorite Raleigh spots. Service always amazing! The staff is here is very friendly, helpful, and I have never had a bad cocktail. Drinks are bussin! I love the Gin and Jam and the Espresso Martini's are the best in the city! I would also recommend you trying a seasonal drink. Definitely a cute spot for a date night, drinks with friends, or a solo date. On the weekends get there early to beat the line. But, trust it is worth the wait!

Great place for desserts and drinks! Bonus that it closes at midnight, so this was a good spot to end the night after dinner and hitting up a couple of bars in the area. We did come on a Saturday night though, so it was quite busy. Waited in line outside for 15 mins.

I've been here an embarrassing amount of times and everything I've tried has been wonderful! I'm not a huge drinker but love the creative cocktails. Most importantly, the desserts are absolutely delicious. I love that they have standards on the menu and also a rotating list. This is a great date spot or just a place to come with friends. Everyone is always friendly and the spot has great vibes

I'm just here to rave about my 1st experience at Bittersweet with Bella, the great! She's amazing and her customer care is second to none. I bookmarked Bittersweet hoping for a nice experience, and it more than exceeded my expectations, and much of the credit goes directly to Bella. When I tell you she explained the menu and business concept DOWNNNN to the ground for the hubs and I -- I kid you not. The dessert bar appeal is amazing here and the menu is perfection. Affogato, espresso martini, carrot cupcake-- all divine! We will be back frequently, ready to try more menu items and some gin drinks... with our sights set on Ms. Bella! Cheers!

Nice little bar with great atmosphere, good service and nice vibes. I really liked the concept of cocktails and desserts, which I believe I haven't seen anywhere else thus far! The drinks are very unique (some of them), I ordered the Bandits which has so many different ingredients that make a very unique combination, but overall the flavor was kind of taken over by the chocolate milk. The Afogato was really good and the other desserts looked great too.

This place was recommended by a coworker and we came around 8pm on a Saturday night. Be prepared for a line because it does get busy. We waited about 15 minutes before getting a seat inside. Our server was very sweet and welcoming. I'm an espresso martini girlie and had 2 of those! Out of all that I've tried in Raleigh so far, this one was top tier. They also serve desserts as well. Some seasonal. I definitely want to go back for a sweet treat next time!

Really cute place in downtown. The bartender was super sweet and the drinks were good. We got the chai espresso martini and regular espresso martini. Would recommend.

Bittersweet continues. to be such a Raleigh gem! I've been a few times recently and it never disappoints. On Pi day they were unfortunately sold out of most of their pies, but we still enjoyed what we were able to get. The chocolate chess pie was solid, but I think my favorite dessert here still remains that carrot cinnamon cupcake and the salty ice cream sandwich. For drinks the iced toasted almond continues to be my favorite. The perfect after dinner sweet treat drink. Their new champagne and gummy bears cocktail also did not disappoint. Expect to wait when you go, but they do a good job of moving through the line in waves.

Had such a great time! Looking at the reviews and the line when we left last night it seems like we got super lucky because there was no line when we got there - granted it was still quite early for drinks as many people may have still been out for dinner. We had the chocolate raspberry tart and the strawberry pie. Both were to die for. The chocolate raspberry tart was so rich but the raspberry gelato cut right through it. The strawberry pie was the ultimate follow up being light and airy. To drink I continued my strawberry theme with the strawberry rhubarb drink. My husband has a hot Irish cream followed by the fireside old fashioned. The old fashioned he couldn't stop raving about. Service was extremely attentive. When we saw the line when we left it was super long. They do a great job keeping things moving in order to get you in and out, but I didn't feel rushed. Space had good mood lighting for the evening. I just really enjoyed myself and would absolutely go back next time we are in town. This stop was more expensive than our dinner out, but absolutely worth it in my opinion.

We dropped by on a chilly February night. This cocktail bar had a huge line, and it took at least 30 minutes for us to get in. The drinks were all super interesting - gin and jam is their specialty and unique. We tried their smores sundae dessert which was super super sweet (not for those who don't like sweets). The torced marshmallow donut ring with the ice cream were amazing - but I personally found the brownie too sweet. Service was great! A great cocktail spot - would I go back - probably not because I wasn't blown away by any of the cocktails. But it was still a good time.

I liked Bittersweet OK. This place gets three or four stars out of me. I thought the drinks were fine, the desserts were delicious, the atmosphere was too loud (noise level), and the service could've been better. Read on for details. This is a popular place to get drinks and desserts in downtown Raleigh. The business opened in July 2014. It's located on the ground level of PNC Plaza, the tallest skyscraper in Raleigh. We parked for free in the nearby Moore Square Parking Deck. The deck address is 233 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601. It was free for us because we visited on a Saturday. Parking is free all day Saturday and Sunday. Parking fees are enforced Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm. We showed up to Bittersweet on a Saturday night around 9:30pm. There was a line outside to get seated. This place is first come, first served. The wait wasn't bad. We waited maybe 15-20 minutes. Our options were either a table outside or a standing-only bar inside. It was luck of the draw for what was available when it was our turn to be "seated." I say that because we ended up standing inside whereas groups that were waiting behind us got to sit at tables inside. The lady handling the line and seating didn't have a great attitude. I get it - it's not an easy job and she probably had to deal with her fair share of entitled/rude people. That said, just not a good vibe. Our server was better. She was nice and also very busy. Inside, the dining room and bar were dimly-lit. I liked the comedic art of Bruce Willis from Die Hard. The music was loud. This is one of those places where you have to speak really loud to hear each other. Obviously not uncommon for a bar environment, but it was too loud for me. Outdoor seating was uncovered. Part of the street had been converted into dining spaces. The menu had a sizable list of fun and creative cocktails and desserts plus gin, whiskey, wine, champagne, and beer. There were also mocktails, coffee, and tea. "Cocktail Brunch" is served every Sunday, 12-3pm. Here's what we got: Cocktails * Key Lime Martini ($14) x2 - Tanqueray Rangpur Distilled Gin, Nikka yuzu gin, lime, vanilla, whipped cream, graham dust * Watermelon Margarita ($14) - watermelon juice, Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila, Bombay Sapphire East Gin, lime, agave, basil * Toasted Almond ($14) - amaretto, coffee liqueur, cream, nutmeg; available hot or iced (my wife got hers iced) Less Than Zero (mocktails) * Little Garden ($10) - Seedlip Garden Party, grapefruit, ginger-turmeric syrup, agave, lime, coriander, Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic Water. Desserts * Peaches & Creme Brulee ($11) - peach puree creme brulee with cooked peaches on the bottom, vanilla-thyme madeleine cookie * Margarita Key Lime Pie ($12) - made with key lime tequila curd, triple-sec-infused whipped cream, graham crumb crust, lime zest * Cherry Cheesecake Vacation ($13) - vanilla bean cheesecake on a graham ganache "beach" topped with Michigan Montmorency tart cherries, cherry gel and almond sand dollar cookie I tried all the drinks listed above along with the Margarita Key Lime Pie and the Cherry Cheesecake Vacation. In general, the drinks were good/decent. Nothing too crazy or memorable. Out of the group above, I think the drink to get is the Key Lime Martini. My wife ordered the Toasted Almond and while she liked it OK, in hindsight she said she would've ordered the Key Lime Martini instead. The Little Garden mocktail was sweet. The desserts were the highlight for me. Both the Margarita Key Lime Pie and the Cherry Cheesecake Vacation were terrific. Both were rich, comforting, and delectable. I liked the Cherry Cheesecake Vacation better only because I love cherry pie and cheesecake and this was almost like a combination of those two things. The desserts were high-quality and well-made. This Cherry Cheesecake Vacation is a miracle. If you're familiar with Atlanta, where my wife and I are from, Bittersweet reminded us of Cafe Intermezzo because of the late-night drinks and desserts. It's also a hot spot, which this place appeared to be.

Bittersweet is best described as an Adult Dessert Bar. Must be 21 or over to enter... No issues there lol (‿) While it is a normal Bar, I believe the entire theme revolves around your sweet tooth... "Bittersweet is a terribly wonderful cocktail, dessert and coffee lounge with an all-natural, local, seasonal menu." - from their website: https://www.bittersweetraleigh.com/about #SweetTooth: ~ S'MORES SUNDAE - 4.5/5 CRAFT SMORE dessert! Not sure if I'd personally refer to this as a Sundae, but I didn't come up with this decadent concoction. Heavy, Rich Calorie Bomb of deliciousness! A must have for any Smore fan! ~ SALTY CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM SANDWICH - 4/5 I thought this sounded strange, popcorn with an Ice Cream Sando?! but it just worked so well together. I also turned out to be a lot heavier that I expected. ~ RASPBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE CUP CAKE - 4/5 The assortment of cup cakes changes on a regular basis, I think maybe even every evening...I can't remember. The RASPBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE was on the menu this particular evening. While it was delectable...I don't think I'd get it again. A fairly expensive treat from what I remember. I would expect a venue like this in Portland or some other hipster town. I wasn't expecting something so eccentric in Raleigh. I'm glad I had the opportunity to check out Bittersweet!

such a cute spot! went on a saturday night and the vibe was just right. great music, lighting, and customer service. the drinks were delicious and creative as were the desserts. i really loved the s'mores one!

There are bathrooms and parking is street parking or nearby parking decks. Okay we LOVED THIS PLACE. My mom is diabetic so she had the quiche as there are no sugar free options. The quiche, although tasty, was a bit dry. This also may be because she asked to leave the siracha off (she can't digest spicy things even slightly) so not sure if it would have changed her opinion on that. This is the absolute only reason for the 4 stars. The service was amazing. Our waiters filled all our waters continually and she served us quickly and came up with great solutions/answers to our questions. Technically the quiche doesn't say it's served with siracha so thank goodness she double checked. Very observant and empathetic of her. I had a hot toddy (not pictured but classic look) and very good. One of my favorites when it's chilly. My dad had the toasted almond and he had it hot at our waitresses recommendation and omg it tasted like a rich candy it was amazing!!!! Highly recommend if you love amaretto, it was amazing! My mom had the Prosecco and it was lovely. My dad had the derby pie and he LOVES pecan pie so this was his favorite thing from the weekend! He just loved it! So tasty and can be warmed and served with ice cream he opted for warm with whipped cream and was in heaven. I had the pumpkin crème brûlée and it was soooo good! I would only suggest to leave the nuts off. They had a spicy coating which would normally be good but it wasn't quite complimentary to the pumpkin crème brûlée which was had sweet spices. I think it would be better served with the brie and pepper jelly. Overall great ambiance, lovely easy to navigate menu. Not too many choices but enough to find something you love. Lots of vegetarian and gluten free options. Highly recommend.

Bittersweet is a unique concept - they have drinks and desserts! My dessert was good but the brownie was very rich! I loved my drink. I got The Dude. My friend got the coffee crème brûlée and it was very thick, not like a normal crème brûlée and I felt as if it could have possibly been overdone. The service was great overall and it is a cute spot to try out. This also could be a fun place for date night. The ambiance is dim lighting and a quiet atmosphere where you can hear your party just fine. I wish they had a couple more salty things on the menu to balance out the sweets.

I've been here a couple of times and this place never really disappoints. They have the best after dinner craft cocktails downtown, so if you're having dinner and want something a little sweet, this is the place to go! I love their shot special, they let you pick and choose between the 5 shots they offer so if one doesn't interest you then you can get more of a different flavor. The only thing I will say is that this place can get really busy and you'll be pretty close to others if you have a neighboring table.

I had a really great experience here with my spouse and our friends. I am constantly on the hunt for the world's best espresso martini and Bittersweet has a lot of excellent coffee based alcoholic drinks. They also have really delicious regular desserts and weekly specials. I am really looking forward to returning and trying out additional drinks and desserts.

Bittersweet was the final stop on my food tour. I was not impressed although the reviews and the tour guide placed the bar/bakery as exceptional. I did enjoy my mocktail but the cupcake and the cookie were just ok. I found the cake dry and the frosting overly sweet. I had to take most of it off. The cookie was ok but nothing I'd go back for.

Great desserts, good coffee, a nice laid back atmosphere and prompt/friendly service. My wife and I stopped in after some happy hour oysters and St Roch because we wanted something sweet. I had the buckeye pie (the pie special of the day) and my wife had the smores dessert along with a chilled coffee drink. Both desserts were fantastic, especially the brownie plus the ice cream on the s'mores dessert. We will definitely return.

I have returned! This time I got the derby pie and the beautiful mess cake. Honestly, I don't think you could go wrong with any of bittersweet's desserts. Both were fantastic of course! My one critique (though won't knock a star of for): the cappuccino was very disappointing. It's that brand of bitter coffee that's meant to be sweetened but doesn't hold up on its own. (I feel like there's a pun somewhere in there.) Oh well, live and learn!

The staff is always pleasant and welcoming here. The staff seems engaged and warm towards customers. When downtown I find it difficult to find desserts. Bittersweet is providing the bare minimum dessert experience and I haven't seen any growth in the few years I've been coming here. Bittersweet is the only place meeting an untapped market but falls short, which is to be expected since desserts from scratch and over-top quality aren't their strong suit. Don't come here expecting homemade desserts because that's not what they pride themselves on here. This is your "I can't find any late-night sweets in anywhere downtown" spot. The menu claimed to be smores but nothing was warm. The brownie must have been in the freezer with the ice cream. It was satisfying at the moment but truth be told I make bomb brownies from scratch at home. In the future, I look forward to trying more of the cocktails and leaving the desserts alone.

Food: sweet tooth nation Service: fast, thorough, friendly Ambiance: cafe style I don't always come here for food but when I do I always get their creme brûlée. Gin and jam is my go to although I'll venture off to their seasonal cocktails that are bangers. Most importantly five stars for their staff, amazing people and is why I keep coming back

Derby pie & an espresso drink. Bittersweet is just the name but the experience was sweet! A lively & quirky spot with fascinating array of cocktails and desserts. Quick & friendly service. You'll grow a tipsy tail for sure!

The ambience was nice, good service, my dessert was delish! I got a s'mores dish. It is a place definitely worth going for a special occasion or once in a while, but very crowded and a line out the door. It wouldn't be worth coming often.

Second Times the Charm? Yes, this place never misses. The beauty in this place with the dimmable lighting, beautiful bar and cozy environment really sells this place. My partner & I had a great time! We ordered our classic favorites BUT added the smores dessert this time around and I was impressed. Had a great time with out bartender named Breddy, "like Brittany but two D's" and we had a blast. Loved how authentic she was and also explored some interesting ingredients with the expresso martini. Definitely worth trying this place! You'll spread the word and keep coming back for more!

While this still remains the only dessert bar in the downtown area, the menu and desserts are disappointing. I would only advise visiting for cocktails if you must. The staff is wonderful here, but the low quality manufactured desserts are not worth standing in line at all for. The idea of this place makes you want to fall in love but the dessert missed the mark for me each visit. The menu is very limiting with few options. It's time they work on this. Desserts are below the quality of Food Lion. Ordered now twice and received rock hard desserts that tasted terrible. Cake should be moist. They plate the desserts nicely but that's it. Seems like a tourist trap or Tik Tok Trap.

The pie was good and my glass stayed full of water. That would be an easy 5 stars! However, not sure of this practice of "keeping the change" despite me not saying they could lol. I paid in cash and instead of giving me change/coins they gave me bills and kept the change. Kinda wild as I would think paying in cash would be valued more than with a credit card, but it's as though I got charged MORE because I paid with cash. As someone that works hard for my money I'd rather not have a business keep money that's owed to me because they don't want to bother with my quarter and a dime. So in the future if I were to order something and not pay the full bill is that stealing??? Why is it the consumer seems to get the short end of the stick in this situation. I enjoy their derby pie but won't be returning again.

Perfect place for dessert and cocktail people! Though it can get really busy (line to get in). I like their gin and jam and their Irish coffee, and the derby pie is always good.

I wish I had a spot like this at home! My husband wanted an espresso martini and I wanted something sweet. It was the perfect spot to kick off our NYE festivities.

I cannot recommend this place more!! I've been here several times and had a great experience each time! The desserts and drinks are all top tier and the ambiance is amazing! I love ending my night here! We got the s'mores sundae and cookie sandwich which was delicious! The popcorn that came with the cookie sandwich was kind of weird and stale but overall the dish was amazing! Would highly recommend it! The s'mores sundae was incredible! Very sweet but so delicious! The espresso martini was one of the best! Would highly recommend this place for a sweet treat and when out in downtown Raleigh!

Had to wait in line but worth it. Sat at the bar and it was entertaining to watch the bartenders make drinks and prepare the desserts. I couldn't stop talking about the s'mores pie for weeks and I'm not even a big marshmallow fan. Will definitely be back!

Great date place to swing by for dessert and cocktails. The staff was friendly and checked on us to make sure our drinks and dessert were good. Other things to add: It can be a bit noisy depending on the crowd. There was a line as we left so be prepared to wait a little bit if you don't show up before 8pm on a rainy Friday

I really LOVED it here -- and I don't even like dessert. Very busy though. To start, I wouldn't go here on a weekend night if you are easily overstimulated. The door was open when I was there, and so it was kind of cold and gusty by the entrance. It was really crowded and loud, and it was also kind of dark. I thought that was fun, but it might not be for everyone. As for the drinks, I love that this is a gin focused bar! I love gin. They also have other things, though, if you don't like gin. There is a huge variety of gins and different cocktails on the menu. I got a gin and jam, which is when they mix together your choice of gin and your choice of jam and then serve it with a spoon full of jam. I got raspberry jam, and it was really good! It wasn't overpowering in the drink though, because there was some lemon flavor as well. I'd get it again!!! The waitress did a great job of talking my through my choices, especially choosing the gin. The dessert I got was a pomegranate chocolate cake, and it was vegan!!!!! It tasted great and had a great texture. I loved that they added fresh pomegranate seeds on top. I'll probably be going back!!!

I really liked the atmosphere in this cocktail bar. My husband and I were able to get seats at the bar pretty quickly. We both got the iced toasted almond which was very good. We shared the s'mores sundae. The chocolate on top was kind of hard to eat, but it was a tasty dessert. I really liked the homemade marshmallow. It was a little pricey, so not somewhere I would go to often.

Such a cute place with a beautifully crafted dessert menu! I got the beautiful mess cake and it was stunning! I will say it looks better than it tasted, but it was still an enjoyable experience to visit :)

Cool concept--a dessert bar. Tasty cocktails, really fun service, and a good salty caramel , homemade ice cream sandwich. Would have liked to try most of the desserts.Great energy, good vibes here, glad we stopped in.

Stopped in for some dessert after dinner. We had the Don't Call It Tiramisu cake paired with the Seaside Garden drink and the Affogato Al Cafe paired with an Espresso martini. Let me start by saying that the Seaside Garden is extremely sweet. I had to send that back. The waiter was kind enough to switch my drink to an Espresso martini. The Espresso Martini was underwhelming, definitely heavy on the espresso side. The tiramisu cake was beautiful and it tasted fabulous. Nice size portions. The Affogato Al Cafe, while good, we could have easily made this at home. It was merely ice cream in a cup brownie crumbs, espresso, and baileys. The atmosphere is always wonderful here. The entire place is filled with laughter and happiness. It's a wonderful dessert spot and we will continue to come over and over again. Can't wait to try something new.

Great ambiance. Great cocktails. Great desserts. Great location. Its loud but looks like everyone loves good stuff..duh.

I always have a good experience whenever I visit Bittersweet. This place is right across the street from my favorite restaurant, so me and my friends stop in here pretty often. I love the dim lighting and how lively it can be. There's always a line out the door and the desserts are just too good. I always get the creme brulee if they have it, last time they had a sweet potato creme brulee and a pumpkin creme brulee for the fall and I ordered TWO because they were delicious. My friends all got the s'mores sundae and I was impressed by the presentation of the dessert - the toasted marshmallows and the dark chocolate on top looked amazing. I'll always find an excuse to talk about this place!

I tried to come here on a Saturday night with my girls, and the line was down the block. I came here on a Wednesday when they just opened and we were seared immediately. We had Irish Coffee, creme brulee, and a strawberry cake special. Come early because they don't take reservations.

I've been to Bittersweet a few times now, had a few desserts, and drinks. They do not disappoint for either. They make all their desserts in house, and last weekend I sat at the bar and saw them making one of their sundaes. They put the marshmallow on the plate, and then use a little torch to toast it. This is indicative of how they approach all their menu items - with real care and pride. They are now participating in the Sip and Stroll drinks, so you can walk up to their window to get those. They also make several coffee inspired drinks which I can't wait to try! Would also add, they serve regular coffee as well so Bittersweet could be a great post dinner dessert and coffee date even if you're not looking for drinks.

Always enjoy our time at Bittersweet! It's so fun to have a dessert cocktail bar in Raleigh. Perfect for nights where you don't want to go out to a loud bar or are craving something sweet. They have delicious gin drinks (among many other cocktails), awesome coffee cocktails, and of course yummy desserts! They even have a few savory items like charcuterie, as well as teas and coffee for those not looking for alcohol. 10/10 recommend!

Lovely stop after brunch on a cold day for a boozy hot coffee drink (the Oatmeal Raisin is yum!) and slice of derby pie. Our server was joyful and we just loved the concept this restaurant brings to downtown Raleigh.

This place is great! I got the toasted almond coffee cocktail and derby pie. The derby pie is really great. It's a chocolate and pecan pie and has really nice flavors and tastes like it was made fresh. I recommend this as a nice place to get drinks before dinner or after work.

Great place! Friendly service, great vibe - fun drinks and delish desserts. It's a splurge, but we had a blast. If you get there after after 8:45pm, be prepared to wait in line. A must try In Raleigh!

Had to satisfy a sweet craving late at night, and found this dessert lounge. They offered desserts, sweet mixed drinks, coffee drinks and small bites. They seem to be a big hot, because the placed filled up super fast. I ordered a coffee martini and the smores sunday. The drink was perfect and not to sweet and delicious. The sunday was devoured eagerly by my 5yr old. Can't wait to go back.

i love the concept of this place & how popular it is! there's almost always a line waiting to get in & there's many indoor/outdoor seating too. the staff were super friendly, we really appreciated everyone for their patience & helpfulness! i saw a lot of people order the espresso martini & i've always wanted to try a coffee drink & it was so good! my friends got the saturn return & toasted almond which looked so good as well. one ended up ordering a splash of grapefruit juice towards the end of her drink & they were so considerate! i also tried another drink afterwards, which was the bittersweet aviation, it was super floral & had such an amazing flavor to it! moving on to the desserts! omygod we had such a hard time deciding! my friend was deciding between the lemon tart or the strawberry creme pie but ended choosing the later since it was only available on friday & saturday. i had my eye on the blueberry lavender creme brûlée because how can anyone pass up on that combination?? our other friend decided with the s'mores sundae, which wasn't her favorite, but they were all decorated so uniquely & so aesthetically pleasing! overall, the service was great, the drinks were amazing, & the desert were superb! even though it was really popping towards later into the night, they weren't lacking at all. i love how there's hooks underneath the table to hang our purses & bags. even though the streets can get very noisy, i thought it was still very intimate & really easy to continue your focus on your peers or whoever!

Great energy, this would be the perfect date place. Not a lot of pressure, cozy atmosphere, delicious shareable desserts and bespoke cocktails. I was in town for work, and was able to stop by and try this place for myself. If you aren't wanting to go the alcoholic beverage route, they also have great coffee's!

I absolutely LOVE coming here for dessert. My husband and I came one Saturday night to enjoy a great mix of cocktails and fun desserts. I ordered the espresso martini (SO GOOD) and wish I had ordered a second. My husband ordered Saturn Returns with iced Jasmine green tea, honey, lemon, black rose tea, grapefruit, rye whiskey, St Germain's Elderflower liqueur, Empress 1908 gin, crushed ice, mint, and an edible flower. He thought the flavors were a bit bland herby and had way too much ice. For dessert, I ordered the Dirt & Worms (adults only), which had a delicious dark chocolate-espresso cremeux base topped with with Makers Mark bourbon whipped cream, crunchy chocolate "dirt", edible flowers, whiskey meringue mushrooms, and house-made gummy worms (made with Luxardo cherry liqueur and Malfy gin). My husband ordered the S'mores Sundae, which ended up being the best of the desserts we both ordered. The torched house-made marshmallow cream was gooey, the Valrhona dark chocolate brownie was dense, the vanilla ice cream was heavenly, and the toasted graham crackers were perfect. For our third drink, we got an iced Pirate Coffee with Kraken black spiced rum, cream of coconut, coffee, whipped cream, and cinnamon. It was pretty tasty. We also got desserts to go (yes, they were that good). We brought home a carrot cake cupcake and Antoinette's Big Southern Wedding (lemon pound cake finger sandwiches filled with coffee & mascarpone buttercream, organic strawberries and cocoa nib crumble, edible flowers). Both were amazing!