Almost Heaven Desserts & Coffee Shop has been a gem in Bridgeport for years, and now they've opened a second location in Morgantown. 



With a picture-perfect Instagram aesthetic, the Morgantown shop serves up coffee, pepperoni rolls, sandwiches and a bevy of sweets in a modern yet cozy space.



My friend Lisa, her adorable baby Cooper and I went to check it out. I had to try a few different things to get the full ~feel~ of the place, right? 



First off, I got a small cannoli chip and dip set from the fridge. Can we just first talk about how absolutely genius this is? If you break cannolis or maybe have some that are starting to get stale, it's a whole new product - and a better eating experience, quite frankly. Cannolis can be a mess and a whole process. Cannoli chips in the pistachio filling are much easier to enjoy. And share. 



Look how many amazing things are on this menu! OK moving on.



Next up was a pepperoni roll, which apparently come from Oliverio's Ristorante. But mine included hot peppers, and it was delicious.



Next up: a caramel iced latte. This hit the spot after a few swirls to get the caramel all mixed up. We all do this, right? Like, the entire time we're drinking it? *swirls coffee* You can see Cooper wanted to try it, too! It was great.



But, wait, there's more. I got some additional goodies to take home.



The first of which was a slice of turtle cheesecake. These cheesecakes are unbelievable. They are so rich, but they are so, so good. I ate a bite of my piece for a few days. Not only is the cheesecake itself sweet, but the sugary icing and THEN drizzle of caramel. *drools*



And, then I also purchased this small peanut butter parfait that had layers of mousse, crunchies and chocolate. I liked that this was something a little different from what you typically see in a bakery so it was a nice little treat. And, how can this not be tasty? If you're a peanut butter and chocolate fan, it's a must. So smooth and creamy.



Have you been?



Grade: A 

The Beckley area has lots of great gems that pop up now and then. I recently made a trip out here to check out a few bakeries, the first of which was Kenzie's Kakes. 



The location is a bit difficult to find - it's attached to a preschool/church, and there is a single pink sign and door denoting the entrance. There weren't any windows or anything, so we weren't sure what we may walk into once we opened the door.



What we found was a crowd of hungry patrons waiting to get their hands on the latest sweet treat. 



The space is small - just displays for the goodies and a checkout counter - but it's packed with desserts.

 
From cupcakes to cake balls, the bakery has a variety of treats. 



There are a ton of different varieties of cupcakes - like ones topped with peeps that I had to try since this was around Easter.



I also ordered a caramel vanilla, because I could eat caramel off of anything.



And then the one that I ended up really enjoying was a summery lemon blueberry that tasted like sunshine. 



I also ordered a few cake balls, because I just love these. Not the dry ones you sometimes find - but the ones that are super moist inside with icing and delivers the perfect bite of happiness. 



Just take a look at these photos - there is a nice variety here. Probably a dozen different flavors of cupcakes and more. 



But I haven't even gotten to my absolute favorite treat I picked up. 



Do you see it? Can you spot it?



It's that Snickers brownie. 



Woooo lord. Imagine this: A chewy, chocolatey brownie topped with layers of chocolate and caramel and then crunchy nut clusters on top. It was glorious. I just nibbled on it for days because it's enough sugar to satisfy any sweet tooth.



Grade: A

Gigi's Pepperoni Rolls is a new home-based pepperoni roll bakery in Huntington. I've seen them on social, and they recently won the Williamson's Pepperoni Roll Festival. So, I reached out on a day I knew I'd be in Huntington to see if I could pick up their pepperoni rolls anywhere. While they weren't out selling, they did agree to meet me to drop off an order (so nice!). 



The first thing to note is that these are small, two-bite size pepperoni rolls. So you're not going to order just one (like I mistakenly tried to do). Instead, you order a dozen. These small pockets are filled with a couple slices of pepperoni, some cheese and dusted with parmesan. I really like the bread, which is light enough but has just enough bite. Not too dry or too greasy. I wouldn't hate more cheese so you get to sink some tooth into it, rather than it just kinda coating the interior. But overall, solid pepperoni roll!

Grade: A

There are many different kinds of bakeries - some that focus on homemade breads, some that offer donuts until they sell out, and then there are some over-the-top experiences that bringing out the sweet tooth in everyone. 



Sugar Bar in Morgantown is the latter. Located in the Suncrest Towne Centre, the shop focusing on sweets and coffee has dozens of different sweet options that change up by the day and offer something for everyone.



First of all, the space is absolutely lovely. It's trendy with a living wall and neon sign.



They have lots of green plants, gold accents and chandeliers. 



Let's start with the coffee: They have a full espresso bar, plus specialty drinks and teas. 



And then for food - they have things like savory scones, croissants and more.



And then the desserts - oh my goodness. There's everything from macarons and cake to cannolis and cupcakes.



I wanted to try a little bit of everything, so let's get to it.



First, I had a quick bite of a birthday cake macaron. I have had quite a few macarons in my day from some very talented bakers. I wouldn't say this is the best, but it wasn't bad. And, I'm happy to see Morgantown have some options for them.



Then, there was a mini key lime pie. I just love anything in mini form. I'm not a big key lime pie person - the sour sweets have their place, but it's not what I would typically gravitate toward. this had a beautiful, flavorful crust and a dollop of meringue that was a perfect balance to the sour filling.



Cupcakes are prevalent throughout ... the country ... but the strawberry cream cheese cupcake just looked like it would hit different so I ordered one of those, as well.



I saved my absolute favorites for last. This tres leches cake is ... beyond. It's so moist and creamy and sweet and just like the equivalent of being all snuggled up in a cozy blanket - but for your tastebuds.



And this scone - rosemary, thyme, parmesan. I could eat this for breakfast every day. It is savory but slightly sweet and just perfectly balanced.



I did not get a quiche, though that's another favorite. I love a savory pastry. But if you get one, let me know how it goes.



Grade: A

I am always attracted to new experiences, new foods, new places to mark off my bucket list of life. So, when I stumbled upon "WV Russian Bakery" operated by a woman in Crab Orchard, I knew I wanted to try it as soon as possible.

Elizaveta Clay, a Russian native, is a baker of Russian (and other) cakes famous throughout the world. In the dessert shop you can order cakes, mini cakes, cupcakes, and other delicious desserts. I ordered a Medovik, which is a honey cake. It was tasty - and very natural tasting. It wasn't chocked full of sugary icing and artificial flavors. It was light - if not a bit sour - and good.

If you've ever picked up a pepperoni roll that has colorful writing on the front denoting if it was regular, cheese or hot pepper cheese, you might have had a Home Industry pepperoni roll. 



The legendary bakery is featured in my book, and they're known for having their products in Sheetz throughout the area. Not only that, but I love the ones they make with sauce and peppers already inside. So tasty.



Not too long ago, they moved locations into a much larger warehouse on Mount Clare Road in Clarksburg. 



So, I wanted to check them out and try some of their other offerings - like their donuts. I tried one that was jelly-filled, and it was delish. 



But they have plenty more - powdered, sprinkled, etc. Plus, they have plenty of other goodies - like these pretzels I picked up. 



What's your favorite thing here?