Sweets by Shayda Cafe
105 W Morgan St STE 105, Durham, NC
Crema's Take
“This intimate Durham spot is a pastry lover's dream, where Shayda crafts stunning macarons, custom wedding cakes, and seasonal treats that are just as delicious as they are beautiful—customers rave about everything from the salted caramel macarons to the thoughtful custom requests. The cafe feels like a neighborhood gem where the owner's responsiveness and care shine through in every interaction, whether you're grabbing a quick pastry or commissioning an entire wedding's worth of desserts. It's the kind of place that makes people who've moved from bigger cities realize they haven't actually lost access to world-class baked goods.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. Slow-sit spot. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
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…
I went here because it was close to the restaurant I visited for lunch. I got three things. When I walked up to the counter, they had some items I wasn’t sure what they were, but I liked the presentation. The ladies behind the counter were nice and explained what the items were.…
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…
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…
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…
WOW....where do I start?! I experienced the most delicious yummy treats EVER! Oh my goodness. I wasn't sure what to get and decided to try both the lemon and salted caramel macarons. OUTSTANDING! It was so light and fluffy with the perfect amount of flavor and sweetness. I also…
Crema Reviews
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