This women lined business is a great spot for cakes, cookies and bourbon bolls. When I walk in I…read moreget pleasantly greeted with a warm smile. I recommend this bakeshop any day.

Personalized baked goods, personal service, local favorite...Sugar Mamas Bakeshop is legit!read more

This wonderful boutique bakery is located on Main Street in the historic district of Middletown,…read moreand is housed in a building that is over 100 years old (it used to house a bank). The bakery is co-owned by a local mother-daughter team! They make beautiful wedding cakes (a couple were there doing cake testings and creating their desired cake while we visited). The cake and frosting options looked amazing. In addition to wedding cakes they take orders for cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and a variety of pastries. Orders can be made in person or online. There are delightful servings of pastries (macaroons, cinnamon rolls, scones, tarts, cake slices and more) for sale in the shop. They also serve coffee, hot chocolate and cold drinks. My husband and I shared a slice of carrot cake and it was so moist and delicious. It was reminiscent of my grandmother's carrot cake that I enjoyed years ago. I suggest going early for the best selection, they sell out quickly! There are several seating areas if one chooses to eat in the shop and the space is decorated simply and elegantly. The baked goods take center stage! In addition, the bakery offers workshops and classes about cake decorating and more. Classes are offered for beginner level and for those with more experience. The space can be rented for bridal showers, baby showers and other events. The bakery is open Thur, Fri, and Sat (There are Tues and Wed hours available for pre-order pick up). Do yourself a favor, experience this wonderful bakery!

Blu Bakery is located on Main St in Middletown (East Louisville) a block removed from Shelbyville…read moreRd. in a refurbished bank building which is on the historic registry. This quaint little store caters primarily to weddings and special occasions but it does have a varied selection of cupcakes, pies, cookies and associated pastry items for drop-ins. There is also a coffee station with a variety of syrups including sugar free options. The atmosphere is quaint with comfortable chairs and couches for seating. The store is owner by a gracious and friendly mother/daughter duo.

I'm a big fan of Glow Worm Play Cafe. For so many reasons. Perhaps one of the most unacknowledged…read moreperks of Glow Worm is that it's attached to Staggeringly Delicious. One of the biggest misconceptions I've encountered in conversation about Glow Worm is that people don't realize that while being incredibly convenient for Glow Worm customers, Staggeringly Delicious is an entirely separate establishment. You don't need to be at the play cafe to get some of what truly is staggeringly delicious. The chocolate chip cookies, arguably the best in the city, seem to be one of the best kept secrets in Louisville. They're made with brown butter, triple chocolate, and topped with just the right amount of sea salt. I'm a big fan of blueberry and lemon desserts, but everything everyone else does, well...they just seems to do better. Their frittatas are phenomenal. It seems like pretzel buns are becoming more and more popular, but having them made fresh is just superior. The breakfast panini and turkey panini are crunchy, gooey, savory, and hit the spot every single time. Every time I order, I'm satisfied. It's consistent. It's affordable. I don't feel guilty when I eat there. I don't feel guilty when I feed it to my family. Sadly, that's becoming hard to come by. If you're near the Highlands and you're jonesing for a simple lunch or a treat, put this place on your radar. Don't be dissuaded by the play cafe sign out front. The play cafe is absolutely second-to-none, but you don't need a kid or play date to enjoy Staggeringly Delicious.

This is the best place. She makes the most delicious cakes. She did our wedding cake and I can't…read morewait for her to do something else for us. My favorite flavor is pineapple butter cake. It sounds odd but it's delicious. Go try it for your next event!

Mert's describes their Praline Cakes as "spirited", owing to the bourbon infused in their cakes…read more They are light and airy, and drizzled with chocolate. They're divinely delicious! Packaging is beautiful, and they even do custom designs on the boxes. They'd make great gifts, or a little self indulgence.

I remember getting things from Heitzman when I lived in Louisville, so when I saw one near my…read morehotel, I knew I had to visit. Entering into Heitzman, you will be faced with many choices-one delicious one after another. I opted for a few donuts which were def worth the added calories. They were light and airy and the perfect level of sweetness without being sickening sweet. Treat yourself and visit Heitzman for some wonderful sweets and breads.

As I like to support local businesses, I've tried Heitzman's several tunes - for catering and…read morelunches. A girl in my office recently said "why do you keep suggesting them? No one has ever liked what they've gotten there." Great question. Everything my coworkers and I have gotten has been underwhelming. The cookies haven't had much flavor and all of the sandwiches we've gotten have been dry and tasteless. One reviewer said it reminded them of packed lunches when they were a kid, and I agree: standard bread with some plain lunch meat. Also the staff hasn't been overly friendly, which is something small businesses usually excel in.

I love places like this. The classic donuts are perfect, not too heavy, not too light…read more Great quick service, kind staff and lots to choose from. I recommend picking up an assorted dozen before heading to the horse races for the day.

Old school bakery with lots of options. Sandwiches? Cakes? Cookies? All that and more!…read more Nice people, grab your ticket number when you walk in so they can help you in an orderly fashion. Got the kolatchie and it was delicious! Also tried the country ham salad - not sure what I was expecting but the salty ham on a bun was delicious! Parking was a little hectic, so try to go off peak hours or park a little further and walk!

We've been shopping at Bryant's for YEARS! Mark and his staff are so very friendly and helpful and…read morethey have an amazing assortment of cake and candy products that we need! We will always shop here and hope they stay in business for another 100 years!

Small place that you may pass if you didn't know that it was there. I am an amateur baker and a…read morefriend told me about Bryant's. As it was the holidays and my sister requested (politely demands) that I make our mother's bourbon balls, I wanted an easier way to dip the balls into chocolate. First, this is an amazing place just to browse. With all the tools, it is easy to dream of being a professional baker. But I regress. I walked in and was immediately greeted by a man who was so knowledgeable and patient with this novice. He wasn't pushy by any means, just educational and helpful. He explained what I needed and how to do it. I wasn't going to buy chocolate there, as I usually use Guittard chips to dip. But when the salesman said I would not have to temper my chocolate with what they had, I was hooked. The chocolate molds were just what I needed to make this annual tradition so much easier. But the real compliment was when my bourbon ball connoisseur sister told me the chocolate coating was incredible and I had to do it this way next year. Sounds like you have a loyal customer from here on out!