Love, love, LOVE this bakery! I don't really get the other reviews about the limited selections. It is a fresh bakery with the emphasis on the fresh. That means that enough is baked for the day with little to no leftovers. No refrigerated day old goodies here.
The owner/lady behind the counter is warm, welcoming and genuine. She will make you a perfect cup of coffee to go with your selection, and takes pride in doing so.
Ahhh.... the selections! The lightest Napoleons you will ever try! The lemon cookies everyone has yelped about? Unbelievable! More like little lemon cakes...so tender and delicious. Peanut butter cookies...just perfect. The flaky cherry pinwheel was amazing, with tart/sweet cherries instead of the sicky sweet ones you usually come across.
We sipped our coffee in a corner on comfortable chairs while we nibbled our treats and watched the customers come and go. Nearly everyone was greeted by name or some form of recognition. (she remembers your favs) One gentleman took an enormous amount of time ordering a special cake, and never was he rushed or made to feel uncomfortable as she helped him while simultaneously serving new customers as they arrived. Every aspect of his caked was sketched out in painstaking detail. My husband and I agreed the next cake we order will be made here! (Freeds, our old standby has disappointed lately)
We will be making this our weekly coffee and dessert stop, and Dainty Cakes has definitely won our vote for Best of Las Vegas!