Cardinal Cakes and Coffee — Restaurant in Copley Township

WONDERFUL.

Visited for the first time this morning to attend their grand opening... needless to say, I will be back regularly.

The parmesan & leek croissant was warm with a flavorful, creamy filling surrounded by a delicately crunchy flaky shell. I could have eaten a ½ dozen of those alone, but opted to try a cinnamon roll and plain croissant as well.

The cinnamon roll was HUGE and extremely soft with the perfect amount of frosting. I tried the original (they have various frosting options) and it was perfectly packed with cinnamon flavor and not too sweet. Unfortunately, it was not gently put in its bag (and we were not asked if our order was ‘for here’ or ‘to go’ - be sure to specify if you want utensils and a tray!), so the picture does not quite do its flavor justice. It was better than it looks!

The croissant was light, flaky, and oh so soft. Went perfectly with a cup of their delicious house blend coffee!

Please make the trip to support this new, local business! You won’t regret it! Sweet or savory, breakfast or dessert - this is THE place. Very affordable prices and unmatched freshness and quality.

I can’t wait to work my way through their...

Oh, I just love this place. The house blend coffee is delicious (and I’m not even a coffee gal!). The Southwest filled croissant is my all time favorite bakery brunch item: a flaky pastry, lined with silky eggs & peppers & onions. It’s like a southwestern omelette wrapped in a pastry! My husband loves the almond croissant; says it’s the best he’s had from any local bakery. Mom’s favorite is the spinach/feta or the Parmesan/leek… depends on the day! The staff is kind and funny and always glad to see their customers.

(I’d also offer a possible counter to one of the other reviewers, who called the service “aggressive” because “pointing to items” was taken to mean a choice and not a question. During busy times, small shops are often focused on moving quickly, lest people get cranky about wait times! Consider the size of the crowd when you’re perusing the cases… and maybe don’t refer to the staff as “the help”. Just an...

Stopped in earlier today - super cute, you could smell those good bakery smells right outside the door! My mother and I picked up an assortment of croissants and pastries to try; the almond croissant is particularly awesome. What was even more awesome was the helpful and cheerful attitude of the staff - great job everyone!!

UPDATE: Just had the salted caramel cheesecake - Oh My God. I used to work in a bakery myself so I know what a good cheesecake is, and this was by FAR the BEST cheesecake I've ever...