Target Road Bakery

I hear that a person’s first cronut experience stays with them for a lifetime. If so, then this modest little bakery is set to linger in my mind. Wandered in here not knowing what I wanted, not even feeling all that hungry but knowing I wouldn’t have another chance to eat for many hours. But I was suddenly attentive (and salivating) on glancing down at the middle cabinet and seeing before me, CRONUTS!
I don’t know if this counts as a big deal anymore, but to me it was certainly an event. I’d heard a lot about this new pastry invention, and had wondered what the hype is about… basically a croissant with cream, right?
Wrong! I bit in and was transported. The texture of the pastry, almost ‘teasing’ in how it disappears when you bite in… the creamy, custardy filling… and most importantly, the icing on top which lent just the right ‘kick’ of intense sweetness to balance the pleasant mildness of the filling… it was something else! Don’t know how these cronuts compare to other attempts, but in and of themselves they were delicious. Totally an event in my gastronomic existence.
Their other offerings are fairly predictable, a range of pies, sandwiches, et cetera… I bought a lamb and ‘something’ pie, don’t recall exactly; it was satisfying but not remarkable.

You can find bakeries all over the show these days. All offering differing baked goods, pastries, sandwiches and the like. I have yet to find one that outshines all others on all fronts and this one is no different.
Sandwiches are standard and have slightly more fillings than most other bakeries I have visited.
Hot pies and pie warmer foods are ok but far from award winning.
Offers your standard array of drinks but they do have a very good line up. More than most so you have a good drink selection to boot.
Where this bakery shines however is in its sweet treat lineup. If you have a sweet tooth then this is the place for you.
The food is always fresh and well presented.
Custard pies, cheesecake slices, pancake and cream wrapped bananas, obligatory cream dounuts, frands, the list goes on.
They also rotate out a few from time to time and try new flavors or recipes just to keep things fresh.
I return here however over & over just for there sweet pies.
Pecan Pie, Apple & Rhubarb, Apple & Blueberry just to name a few. Sooo delish and fresh. Eat them cold or take home, warm up and serve with a scoop of your fave icecream.