Reviewed by: Grace Howard
13 bakeries around Birmingham you need to try
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Whether you want a little treat for yourself or need a special-made cake, Birmingham’s bakeries are here for you.
Here are 13 we love.
1. Continental Bakery
Continental Bakery in English Village is one of the most beloved bakeries in Birmingham, and for good reason. Everything is made with fresh, local ingredients with quality that can’t be beat.
Call me basic, but a Continental Bakery butter croissant and an iced oat milk latte is one of my favorite treats.
- Location: 1907 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
- Hours: Daily, 7AM-7PM
2. rolls bakery
Famous for their (you guessed it) cinnamon rolls, rolls bakery also serves muffins, cookies and savory items like pigs in a blanket, soups and pastas to-go.
I love their funfetti rolls, and you will too!
- Location: 621 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 7AM-2PM | Saturday 8AM-1PM
3. Edgar’s Bakery
With 13 locations in the Greater Birmingham Area, Edgar’s Bakery is a go-to for cakes, cupcakes and other sweets.
The strawberry cake is my favorite! Pop in to try it and thank me later.
4. Daughters Baking
With some of the prettiest cakes I’ve ever seen, Daughters Baking is the perfect spot for your next party, or even a quick sweet treat to take for yourself.
- Location: 2812 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
- Hours: Monday, 10AM-2PM | Tuesday-Friday, 10AM-5PM | Saturday, 10AM-2PM
5. Birmingham Breadworks
We’re big fans of Birmingham Breadworks’ monkey bread—you’ll get it once you try it too.
Plus, this classic Bham bakery makes fresh goods daily, like sourdough bread, croissants and all other baked goodness.
- Location: 2408 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Monday-Saturday, 6:30AM-3PM
6. Savage’s Bakery
Savage’s Bakery & Deli has been a Birmingham landmark for over 85 years. Since 1939, Savage’s has been slinging pastries, rolls, breads and my personal favorite—smiley face cookies.
- Location: 2916 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8AM-4PM | Saturday, 9AM-4PM
7. Hinkel’s Bakery
Hinkel’s Bakery is one of my favorite local businesses to see at Pepper Place.
The beautiful strawberry croissants are enough to wake me at at 7AM every Saturday… race you there this week?
- Find Hinkel’s Bakery at The Farmers Market at Pepper Place: 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
8. Bandit Patisserie
We’re big fans of Bandit Patisserie. (Bham Now)
Known and loved across Birmingham, Bandit serves delicious (and gorgeous) croissants, cookies, macarons, homemade pop-tarts and more.
The conecuh sausage scone is one of my favorite afternoon pick-me-ups. Try it today!
- Location: 2215 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 8AM-1PM
9. K & J’s Elegant Pastries
K&J’s Elegant Pastries is a one-stop shop for all of your sugary needs.
Perfecting the art of colossal milkshakes, gourmet cupcakes and wedding cakes, chef Kristal Bryant has earned herself features on Good Morning America, Food Network and Southern Living Magazine.
- Location: 2260 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: 10AM-6PM, Tuesday-Thursday, 10AM-7PM Saturday
10. Fultondale Bakery
Serving up everything from donuts to cakes and pies, Fultondale Bakery is a family-owned and operated bakery that has been loved by locals since the 1970s.
Make your way to Fultondale soon to try some delicious pastries and sweets.
- Location: 1214 Decatur Hwy, Fultondale, AL 35068
- Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday, 5 AM–1 PM | Thursday, 5AM-2PM | Friday, 5AM-3PM | Saturday, 6AM-2PM
11. Pastry Art Bake Shoppe
In its 10 years, Pastry Art Bake Shoppe has never wavered from high quality baked goods—including the famous baby bites.
Stop in and try one today… I’m a big fan of the carrot cake!
- Locations:
- Homewood, 1917 29th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Trussville, 1430 Gadsden Hwy #104, Birmingham, AL 35235
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9AM-5PM | Saturday, 9AM-3PM
12. Hello Bakery
Hello Bakery opened in Crestline Gardens a few years ago, but owner Wim Miree has been a well-known pastry chef in Birmingham for nearly 30 years.
You’ll love his fresh-baked goods, including cakes, pies, muffins and even homemade ice cream.
- Location: 1109 Dunston Ave, Birmingham, AL 35213
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 8AM-5PM
13. Last Call Baking Company
As one of my favorite pre-work spots, Last Call Baking has never led me astray.
Whether it’s a Kouign-amann or the classic ham and cheese croissant, you can’t go wrong.
- Location: 213 25th St N Suite A, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 8AM-Noon or until sold out | Sunday, 8AM-1PM or until sold out
What’s your favorite bakery around town? Let us know what we missed @bhamnow.
