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Rosie's Bakery & Cafe

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Sarah M.

1 review

a week ago

Best croissants in town! The staff is always so welcoming and the coffee is top-notch. We come here every Saturday morning.

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Karen W.

1 review

3 days ago

Absolutely terrible experience. Waited 40 minutes for a simple coffee and sandwich. When the food finally came, the sandwich was cold and stale. I asked to speak to a manager and was told nobody was available. Will NOT be coming back.

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Response from the owner

Karen, I'm truly sorry about your visit — that's not the experience we want anyone to have. A 40-minute wait for coffee and a sandwich is unacceptable, and I completely understand your frustration. I've spoken with our kitchen team about what went wrong that day and we're making changes. I'd love the chance to make this right — please reach out to us at hello@rosiesbakery.com and your next visit is on us.

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Sarah M.

Best croissants in town! The staff is always so welcoming and the coffee is top-notch. We come here every Saturday morning.

James T.

Great food and atmosphere. Only reason it's not 5 stars is the wait time on weekends can be a bit long. But the pastries are absolutely worth it.

Diana L.

I hosted my daughter's birthday party here and it was absolutely perfect. The team went above and beyond with decorations and the custom cake was a showstopper!

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Emily

1 review

2 days ago

Loved the lattes and the cozy vibe! The food took a while though.

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Response from the owner

Hi Emily, thanks so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you loved the lattes and the vibe. Sorry about the wait on food — we're adding a second kitchen line next month to speed things up during peak hours. Can't wait to welcome you back!

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¡Hola Emily, muchas gracias por tus amables palabras! Nos encanta saber que disfrutaste los cafés con leche y el ambiente. Lamentamos la espera con la comida — el próximo mes añadiremos una segunda línea de cocina para agilizar los tiempos en horas pico. ¡No vemos la hora de recibirte de nuevo!

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Total Reviews

6

Avg Rating

3.8

Response Rate

100%

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4.4

current average rating

Total Reviews

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Feb 8
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Feb 15
40
Joined
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Mar 8
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Mar 15

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Sarah M.

1 review

a week ago

Best croissants in town! The staff is always so welcoming and the coffee is top-notch. We come here every Saturday morning.

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James T.

1 review

2 weeks ago

Great food and atmosphere. Only reason it's not 5 stars is the wait time on weekends can be a bit long. But the pastries are absolutely worth it.

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Diana L.

1 review

2 weeks ago

I hosted my daughter's birthday party here and it was absolutely perfect. The team went above and beyond with decorations and the custom cake was a showstopper!

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Marcus R.

1 review

3 weeks ago

Coffee is decent, pastries are good. The seating area could use some updating — the chairs aren't very comfortable for long stays. Friendly staff though.

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Priya K.

1 review

3 weeks ago

The gluten-free options here are amazing! As someone with celiac, I rarely find a bakery that takes cross-contamination seriously. Rosie's is a gem.

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Karen W.

1 review

3 days ago

Absolutely terrible experience. Waited 40 minutes for a simple coffee and sandwich. When the food finally came, the sandwich was cold and stale. I asked to speak to a manager and was told nobody was available. Will NOT be coming back.

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Sarah M.

1 review

a week ago

Best croissants in town! The staff is always so welcoming and the coffee is top-notch. We come here every Saturday morning.

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Response from the owner· Just now

Thank you so much, Sarah! Saturday mornings are our favorite too — we love seeing your family come in. The croissants are baked fresh every morning at 6am, so you're always getting them at their best. See you this weekend!

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James T.

1 review

2 weeks ago

Great food and atmosphere. Only reason it's not 5 stars is the wait time on weekends can be a bit long. But the pastries are absolutely worth it.

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Response from the owner· Just now

Hi James, thanks for the kind words! We hear you on the weekend wait — we're actually adding a new pickup window next month to help with that. In the meantime, ordering ahead on our app can save you some time. Hope to see you again soon!

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Diana L.

1 review

2 weeks ago

I hosted my daughter's birthday party here and it was absolutely perfect. The team went above and beyond with decorations and the custom cake was a showstopper!

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Response from the owner· Just now

Diana, that means the world to us! We had so much fun helping plan your daughter's special day. Our pastry chef loved designing that unicorn cake. Wishing your daughter a wonderful year ahead!

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Marcus R.

1 review

3 weeks ago

Coffee is decent, pastries are good. The seating area could use some updating — the chairs aren't very comfortable for long stays. Friendly staff though.

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Response from the owner· Just now

Hey Marcus, appreciate the honest feedback! You'll be happy to know we're refreshing the seating area next month with comfier chairs and some cozy booths. We'd love for you to come back and try them out — coffee's on us!

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Priya K.

1 review

3 weeks ago

The gluten-free options here are amazing! As someone with celiac, I rarely find a bakery that takes cross-contamination seriously. Rosie's is a gem.

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Response from the owner· Just now

Priya, thank you so much for this review! We take allergen safety really seriously and it means a lot to hear that. Our dedicated gluten-free prep area is something we're really proud of. So glad you can enjoy our treats worry-free!

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Karen W.

1 review

3 days ago

Absolutely terrible experience. Waited 40 minutes for a simple coffee and sandwich. When the food finally came, the sandwich was cold and stale. I asked to speak to a manager and was told nobody was available. Will NOT be coming back.

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Response from the owner· Just now

Karen, I'm truly sorry about your visit — that's not the experience we want anyone to have. A 40-minute wait for coffee and a sandwich is unacceptable, and I completely understand your frustration. I've spoken with our kitchen team about what went wrong that day and we're making changes. I'd love the chance to make this right — please reach out to us at hello@rosiesbakery.com and your next visit is on us.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does SmallBizReply reply to my reviews?

Once you connect your Google Business Profile, SmallBizReply automatically detects new reviews, writes a thoughtful reply in your voice, and posts it directly to Google — all without you lifting a finger.

Will the replies sound like me?

Yes! During setup you choose a tone (warm, casual, professional, or witty), a reply length, and can add custom instructions like "always mention our weekend brunch" or "sign off as The Rosie's Team."

What about negative reviews?

SmallBizReply handles them with care — acknowledging the concern, apologizing where appropriate, and offering to make it right. 34% of unhappy reviewers update their rating after a thoughtful response.

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