Sweets by Shayda Cafe

Ari 4 months ago

Seriously one of my most favorite spots here in Durham. We are new to the city and visiting Shayda's shop is a weekly experience that can't be missed! Its ok if you are not a sweet treat person because the croissants are on par with some bakeries I visited in Paris! Check it out and support a woman owned and operated business, gorgeous atmosphere and kind staff. ✨️💕😋

Morgan Castillo 5 months ago

I called in desperate for a rush order with only a 2-day turnaround for my partner’s graduation after completely dropping the ball and forgetting to order a cake ahead of time. I gave them basically zero direction, and somehow they delivered what was honestly one of the best cakes I’ve ever had for our group of 8 without even batting an eye. I had already called 3 other places and even driven around trying to find someone who could help, but this shop absolutely crushed it. The cake looked incredible, tasted amazing, and everyone at the celebration loved it. Seriously gorgeous work and outstanding service from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Tatiana Valentine 8 months ago

When my husband and I first moved to Durham (from big cities in the Northeast and Pacific Coast) we were worried that we would be giving up tasty bakeries that make not just cute, but delicious treats. Thank goodness Sweets by Shayda is here to serve! There is not one bite from this shop, which I would not try over and over again. Now my husband and I have to stop ourselves from coming here once a week for a little treat. Our favorites include the raspberry macaroon cake, a carrot cake which surpasses the bounds of what carrot cake even can be, and they’re delicious almond croissants. We love coming here for birthday treats, graduation cakes, and any holiday that gives us an excuse for superb French patisserie! We love the ladies at the counter, who are always so kind and friendly. It is exciting to go in and see what they are whipping up on any given day. A great neighborhood addition!

Emma Bleick 8 months ago

Shayda made the desserts for our wedding in November and did an absolutely amazing job! I ordered three 10" cakes, a macaroon tower, baby pumpkins, and baby apples which were a custom request. Everything was delicious and stunning! She let me bring in some of the flowers I feel for my wedding to decorate the cakes with and they looked so beautiful. We got so many compliments on the desserts!!

Sandy Jacob 10 months ago

I ordered macarons from Sweets by Shayda for my cousin’s birthday, and the entire experience was exceptional from start to finish. Shayda was very easy to work with, as she's incredibly responsive, professional, and proactive with her communication. She even reached out to let me know when the order was on its way for delivery, which I truly appreciated since I’m in Scottsdale and my cousin is in Durham, NC. The macarons were absolutely delicious and beautifully packaged. They made my cousin’s birthday even more special, and she loved them so much that she said she’ll be a regular customer going forward. As for me, Sweets by Shayda is officially my go-to bakery in the Durham area for gifts and special occasions. Highly recommend!