Erika's Artisan Pastries — Restaurant in Utica

I had such a great experience at Erika’s Artisan Pastries, located inside Host! The selection of pastries is unique and clearly made with so much care and attention to detail. I tried a few things, but the standout was definitely the baklava cheesecake—it was rich, flaky, perfectly balanced, and honestly one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. The texture and flavor were both spot-on.

The space inside Host is warm and inviting, and Erika’s pastries add a special touch that makes it feel like a hidden gem. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat with your coffee or something special to take home, this spot is absolutely worth the visit. You can tell everything is made with love and serious skill. Highly recommend...

For Mother’s Day weekend Erika had added the most amazing fruit tarts to her menu. I walked in the day before Mother’s Day and had ordered 4 to-go and she assembled the tarts right in-front of me. Me and my family ate them the next day and they were still just as good as the day before. Erika is also just a sweetheart. I would HIGHLY recommend trying...

Erika's is the kind of place where you NEED to grab a delicious treat or 15! Recently had her strawberry cupcakes and chocolate cupcakes (yeah I ate 2, but like I couldn't resist!) Goodness they were amazing! 12 outta 10 highly recommend. Plus Erika was super nice and you can truly tell this is...