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    Sweet Shop

    144 Reviews
    #1 of 1 Dessert in Shepherdstown#6 of 30 Places to Eat in Shepherdstown
    $American, Cafe
    100 W German Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
    +1 304-876-2432
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    Overview
    4.5
    144 reviews
    • Excellent58%
    • Very good29%
    • Average10%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible2%
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    “cupcakes” (27 reviews)
    “cookies” (29 reviews)
    “pastry” (17 reviews)
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    100 W German Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Always busy is a sign!

    Ive tried most of the cakes, cookies, cupcakes and pastries. Have yet to be disappointed but have my favorites. The almond raspberry cake with pink icing cake and harvest cookies are a MUST. Will be coming to town in late april for our anniversary. Staying...More

    Thank klgiantfan5561
    Teresa M, Manager at Sweet Shop, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Happy Anniversary! If you call ahead, we'll be happy to have a small almond raspberry cake with raspberry buttercream ready for you and your spouse to pick up when you arrive in Shepherdstown. We can ever write "Happy Anniversary" on it if you'd like! We'll...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Lives up to it's name

    Couldn't have had a more pleasant experience than going there. Just got into town and the woman behind the counter was so sweet and nice and just a genuine person. Sweets were fantastic too! Definitely a must go

    Thank ewill78358
    Teresa M, Manager at Sweet Shop, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for your kind words! So glad you had such a good experience and we hope you'll be back!

    Reviewed 3 March 2018
    Best deserts in town!

    This is a great place to stop for lunch or a snack! I go pretty regularly for the great baked goods! They also have sandwiches, and other smaller food items. Whenever i am in the area I stop in!

    Thank mamalynx
    Teresa M, Manager at Sweet Shop, responded to this reviewResponded 5 March 2018

    Yaay! Thank you for this great review! And thank you for coming back for baked goods and sandwiches and cupcakes and delicious drinks and . . . We love our customers!

    Reviewed 11 February 2018
    A fabulous birthday cake!

    My family surprised me with a birthday cake made at the Sweet Shop and served at a nearby restaurant. The Sweet Shop had delivered it to the restaurant earlier in the day. It was wonderful! Beautifully decorated and quite tasty! Thanks for making my surprise...More

    Thank graymar6
    Teresa M, Manager at Sweet Shop, responded to this reviewResponded 12 February 2018

    We are so happy that you were surprised and that your cake was satisfactory! It's always fun to contribute something so special to someone's special event. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

    Reviewed 20 January 2018 via mobile
    Usually Great—-Disappointed Today

    I asked for a spinach feta croissant which is absolutely delicious and ended up with a ham croissant which was a disappointment. I should have taken it back but I didn’t. I also had to accept bottled ice tea instead of fresher brewed like I...More

    Thank Marty1357
    Teresa M, Manager at Sweet Shop, responded to this reviewResponded 22 January 2018

    Thank you for letting us know about your experience, Marty! We'll certainly discuss this review with our front sales people. If you ordered our spinach and feta croissant, of course you were disappointed with the ham and Swiss croissant. It's delicious, believe me, but it...More

    Reviewed 14 January 2018
    Great People watching and yummy baked goods!

    This is a must visit stop for travelers wanting a place to relax and have coffee. It is a popular destination for locals. There are sandwich selections, pasta salads, but the stars here are the bakery selections. The raspberry almond cupcakes disappear fast but you...More

    Thank Elle R
    Teresa M, Manager at Sweet Shop, responded to this reviewResponded 17 January 2018

    Wow! Thank you so much for your kind (and accurate - *wink *wink) words! We'll be sure that our counter help sees this review and we'll pass it along to our bakers, as well. We're always happy to welcome visitors and local customers and we...More

    Reviewed 11 December 2017
    Busy, bustling and always crowded - german specialty sweets

    Had a few german pastries - heavy but super tasty! They also serve soups and delicious hot drinks - especially the hot chocolate....nice place to pop in on a cold snowy day - like it was on Saturday....the town crier came in and rang his...More

    Thank chloeAnnville
    Teresa M, Manager at Sweet Shop, responded to this reviewResponded 17 January 2018

    Thank you for taking the time to review our little bakery, especially with all the holiday activity that was taking place. Shepherdstown is always bustling with holiday cheer and we're fortunate to be right in the middle of it all! We're happy to offer hot...More

    Reviewed 18 November 2017
    Yummy pastries, cookies and all kinds of naughty snacks

    Stopped in here twice during my visit. Great atmosphere, good coffee choices, naughty pastries and snacks if you want to be bad. Glad I don't live nearby cause this place would become a habit for sure. Good place to stop in to have a snack,...More

    Thank lf479
    Teresa M, Manager at Sweet Shop, responded to this reviewResponded 24 November 2017

    Thank you for your review! We'd love to have you back for a visit so that you can have one of our sandwiches (made on our own freshly baked bread) while you watch the town go by through our windows. See you soon!

    Reviewed 18 November 2017
    A Lovely Little Bakery With a True Village Feel

    I had the Shepherds Hook (I believe...or tail). It was delicious and fresh and unique. I believe it may have had some apricot in the flavoring. Doggie friendly. Definitely check it out. The cupcakes, cookies and breads looked delicious!More

    Thank Lisa M
    Teresa M, Manager at Sweet Shop, responded to this reviewResponded 24 November 2017

    You had our Shepherd Twist! It's our house made sweet dough filled with coconut, chopped pecans, cinnamon and apricot jam (you got it!) covered in a sweet glaze with a fondant drizzle. It is sticky and sweet and delicious! With all the choices we offer,...More

    Reviewed 14 November 2017
    Could have eaten there every day

    Oh my goodness what a great selection of goodies. We stopped there two of the three days we were there. We purchased something different each time. The people were great, the cookies, muffins. cannoli, fruit bars, coffee, hot chocolate, yea I could keep on going....More

    Thank Kathleen B
    Teresa M, Manager at Sweet Shop, responded to this reviewResponded 24 November 2017

    Thank you so much for your review, Kathleen! We're partial to our cupcakes, as well, although our sandwiches are made on our own freshly baked breads, so you'll have to try one the next time you're in Shepherdstown. See you soon!

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    American, Cafe
    Meals
    Brunch, Lunch, Breakfast
    Restaurant features
    Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Free Wifi
    Good for
    Child-friendly, Kids
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Monday
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 100 W German Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
    • Location: United States  >  West Virginia (WV)  >  Shepherdstown
    • Phone Number: +1 304-876-2432
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