Beanie & Bellies Cupcakery — Restaurant in Tampa

I grew up eating the Oatmeal orange blossom cookies as a kid visiting side stage deli/cafe. This was when they were supplied by Chris’ bakery. This bakery has been sold and re named multiple times, but the recipe has somehow remained the exact same. Just like my brothers and I remember . The staff at Beanie and Bellies are incredibly friendly, and they are always so sweet to talk to. The cookies are crispy on the edges and remarkably soft and warm in the middle. The orange frosting is made with love and you can taste it in every bite. If you’re not too big on sweets, I recommend getting half the icing. It’s amazing! Will continue to come back again and again and again and again....

Thought it was a quaint, cute little store from the outside. I wasn't greeted exactly with the warmest welcome when walking in. Was watched the entire time I looked around the store. Decided to purchase a keychain, a chocolate chip cookie and some doggy treats for my pups. Check out was quiet and a little awkward because no one said anything to me (granted one of the cashiers was five years old). Upon opening the treats to give my dog, I find that they are molded - badly. Disappointed because I felt pressured to purchase something and what I did purchase wasn't even worth it. On a side note, the two little kids are the cutest thing...

Called to place a large cookie order today. I have had numerous locations deliver fresh cookies that were still warm from coming out of the oven. McDonald's actually does it, but I wanted a higher quality cookie. The lady who answered stated they would have to be room temperature to transport (which I understand if this is company policy...not a problem). I did start to attempt to see if there was a way to work around this as I had seen it done several times before at other cookie shops, but I was hung up on. Hmm. Great way to prioritize customer service and ensure the business maintains its...