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CLOSED: Raphsodic Bakery
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Bakery
Vegan except for jars of honey, this bakery makes all-vegan desserts and baked goods and has a cold case with drinks, cakes, cookies, biscuits. Rotating local artwork displays. Free Wi-Fi. 2015 REPORTED SHUT, WEB AND PHONE NOT WORKING.
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Last update on 21 Apr 2015 by Guest
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15 Reviews
First Review by vegtilldeath
ieshalotus
Points +16
LOVE - Edit
The first time i went, was for my birthday cake and Lavender Cupcakes
Read morePros: lots of options
Cons: good pricing
Guest
m@earthville
Points +10392
Wonderful - Edit
I'm always happy to discover a vegan bakery, and this one did not disappoint.
Read moreThanks to several free sample bites being offered on the countertop, i was able to try about half a dozen different items. The pastries and muffins were excellent — fresh, moist, and very well flavored. The brownie was a little bready for my taste, but still OK. I ended up taking home two muffins and a hamantash.
About half the offerings were gluten-free, but you'd never know it from the taste and texture. Well done!
Their icings are super-sugary, so if that's what you're after you'll be very pleased, but if you prefer less sugar i'd recommend something without icing.
Service was very warm and friendly and i'd return not only for the sweet stuff but also for the good vibes.
Enjoy!
Pros: great pastries & muffins, big gluten-free selection, warm and friendly service
Cons: also sells honey, so not totally vegan
Guest
VeganTastebuds
Points +123
Terrible - Edit
I have been here twice because it is the only vegan bakery in Orlando but have been disappointed every time. The cupcakes are DRY, have no flavor and way too expensive. I really wish they would improve their recipes because it would be nice to have a vegan bakery in Orlando.
Read morePros: Only vegan bakery in Orlando, FL, Gluten free options
Cons: Not open on Sunday, Not very good, Expensive
Guest
BrittBoatman
Points +24
No one better - Edit
I think im in love with everything they have to offer. This place is worth the money and the drive
Read morePros: Amazing pastries, Great drinks, Friendly service
Cons: Store hours
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Aurelia13
Points +39
Yummy! - Edit
Awesome vegan cupcakes, lots of flavor variety, friendly staff. My fav is the cinnamon cupcake.
Read morePros: Lots of flavor variety, Friendly staff
Cons: Sketchy neighborhood
Guest
Lettuce Muncher
Points +393
More like a cupcakery, but tasty. - Edit
This is not really a bakery, as they pretty much only have cupcakes. There is quite the variety of cupcakes though, and they run $2.50-3.00 each. I tried the tuxedo, choc peanutbutter, coconut and lemon blueberry, and they were all delicious. Super sugary though. The employees were very nice, asking right off the bat if we had any allergies. We got there about 2:00 pm and there were plenty of cupcakes as well as "day old" boxes for $13.00 each. They also had jam, tea, pound cake and cookie dough. The parking was difficult as they are right on the corner of a busy intersection and it is street parking. They also had tons of books for kids.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Delicious Cupcakes
Cons: Not much but cupcakes, Street Parking
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Healthy Mama
Points +79
Can't be Trusted - Edit
I went in there a while back and was told that the gluten-free cupcakes were made with agave. Originally, I was just going in to accompany my friend, since I don't eat sugar. But, when she said agave, I couldn't resist walking out with an entire dozen. After that, every time I was in town, I had to make a stop and get more agave cupcakes. Each time, someone would chat with me about using agave in gluten-free b/c it keeps the cake from falling apart.
Read moreA couple of months ago, I went in and asked for an agave cupcake only to be told that they have never used agave in their cupcakes. I told her that it had been a while since I had been in and that perhaps they haven't been using agave since she has been there, but she insisted that she has been working there since the bakery opened and they have never used agave. Very deceitful. I will never return to a place that can't be trusted.
Pros: Great concept, Decor
Cons: Cannot be trusted, Very basic deserts, Nothing special, but pricey
Guest
vegansoul
Points +304
Sweet vegan desserts - Edit
Stopped in here Sat night. It was empty, but there were plenty of cupcakes made fresh that morning. My beau and I picked out four cupcakes. Mine were gluten free choc "wake up" and "choc/strawberry". My beau got a buttercream and a banana one. They were delicious. My only disappointment was the strawberry was a jelly and not real chunks of strawberry.
Read morePros: Made fresh daily , Vegan, Gluten-free avail
Cons: Limited street parking
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WhiteRat
Points +74
Disappointment - Edit
I really wanted to like this place.
Read moreThese people didn't have anything special, normal tasting cupcakes you can get from a box mix. That's fine, but what really ticked me off where the scones.
I never had a scone before, so I was so excited, until I took a bite into it. It was extremely salty. I wasn't sure if scones were supposed to be salty, or maybe I am just imaging the salt excess, so I let my boyfriend try and the grimace said it all. Too salty. Sticky Fingers still holds out for best bakery.
Pros: cupcakes, friendly staff
Cons: not much variety, salty scones, expensive
Guest
maweni
Points +35
Great cupcakes! - Edit
Great cupcakes! We were from out of town and the owner was super friendly! She's very passionate about veganism and we had a fun chat about it. I had a blueberry cupcake that was outstanding! And the tea was awesome. A great find in Orlando!
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happycowgirl
Points +6009
Worth the Search - Edit
You have to know about this place to find it. There's no sign out front. I didn't even notice the name "Raphsodic" on the window's low-key lettering. It says "bakery" but no mention of it being vegan. Stealth vegan baked goods, I suppose.
Read moreThe Hostess-looking vegan chocolate cupcake made it worth the trip. Out-of-this-world delicious! They had coffee (iced and hot) but it was nothing to write home about. I was impressed that they had soy and a few other choices of non-dairy milks to use for creamer. That said, I found it terribly disappointing they didn't serve espresso drinks. An iced soy latte would go great with their desserts.
Other than the baked goods, what makes this place so wonderful is the people. It has a wonderful, warm atmosphere. It's the kind of place you would love to go to day after day because just walking in there puts you in a good mood.
Guest
The Wandering Vegan
Points +28
Yummy! - Edit
I have egg, dairy, and gluten allergies. Vegan desserts are easier to find now, but finding gluten-free and vegan is difficult. Vegan, gluten-free and delicious is a rare find indeed. But Rhapsodic has a full selection of gluten-free cupcakes that were every bit as moist and rich as traditional cupcakes (from what I remember of them). The desserts are made with blue agave nectar, which, while still being sugar, is certainly more healthful than refined sugars. I tried the Chai, Chocolate, and Red Velvet cupcakes. All three were yummy and delicious, but Chai was the best. It had a gingerbread taste to it. I brought along friends who eat egg and dairy and they found the cupcakes and cheesecakes to be every bit as good as the non-vegan versions, if not better. I took a bite of my boyfriend's chocolate cheesecake even though I knew it had some gluten in it. That's how seductive the sweets are. The taste was unlike anything I've tasted before, which is a testament to the chef's creativity. I don't think vegan foods should necessarily strive to imitate non-vegan foods, but be their own unique creation. I highly recommend this place.
Read morePros: gluten-free options, delicious sweets, friendly staff
Guest
anthropomorphuck
Points +23
Has Potential - Edit
Ok first. This isn't really a bakery. It's mostly just sweets. I didn't see any bread and if there was any then it was well hidden. There cookies are good. Cupcakes and most other pastries are pretty dry but have a pretty good taste. Icing are great. They can work on their menu, display, drink selection (soy milk is all you got for all those sweets [in terms of dairy alternatives]??).
Read morePros: Great Icings , Great Fillings, Has plenty of potential
Cons: Can be dry, Doesn't feel like a bakery, Pricey
Guest
gnuzzi
Points +27
The BEST vegan/GF baked goods!! - Edit
This is for anyone who thinks that just because it's vegan and gluten free it must be dry and rubbery. Here is the place for you to see just how great vegan/GF baked goods can be. YUM!!!
Read morePros: Taste, Texture, Smell
Cons: Location, Needs more locations
Guest
vegtilldeath
Points +20
Euphoric! Wonderful staff! - Edit
I put on pounds thinking about the cupcakes. Pina Colada, Toasted Coconut and Carrot Cake Jam Filled are my favorites this week. The herbed soda bread is so flavorful. Cookies, assorted brownies, cakes, zucchini bread, cupcakes (not tiny ones). Changes daily. Can't get enough. The best icing. Doesn't melt quickly. Future plans are to expand, bake more breads and serve fresh soups and sandwiches!
Read morePros: friendly staff, delicious, fair pricing/wifi
Cons: parking can be tricky
Guest
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