"1"^^ . "2016-01-16T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . . . . "6"^^ . "5"^^ . "Barbs is fabulous.\n\nI used to work at AJ's Fine Foods years ago, and I knew that AJ's got some of their items from Barb's (petit fours, the large designed cookies with icing usually in the shape of flowers, smiley faces etc., and a few of the small cakes) that AJ's gladly sold at their location without stating outright that they are from Barb's and of course upping the price a heft 200%. Don't get me wrong, I do love me some of what AJ's makes, but I still think it's wrong to buy a product from a company and market it as your own with such a large up-charge.\n\nAnyway, I started going to Barb's 2 years ago to check out the other products they offer since I moved into the area. One major attribute about a great, local business is that they are consistent. They have amazing items, including a champagne petit four, mini cheesecakes, and cronuts, all of which were not offered at AJ's, and that have been the same mouth-watering product every time I get one. At least once a month, you'll spot me buying a dozen donuts on a Friday for the office. They're super fresh because Barbs makes them fresh every morning, they're scrumptious, and they're about $7 a dozen which is competitive to Safeway, Fry's, and Krispy Kreme donuts. Please get your donuts here. You won't be disappointed.\n\nAdditionally, the staff there are friendly and remember who you are. I love a great family-owned business that knows what good customer services is but that also makes great products. They recognize me now, which is probably not a good thing for me but a great reflection of their customer service and how loyal their customers are, so I feel welcomed when I arrive. I'll keep going back to Barb's as long as they have food for sale!"^^ .