Staff was great and friendly. Cake came out beautifully. Taste, not sure good. It tasted like it…read morehad been made way in advance. (I could be wrong) But was not tasty at all. Maybe a different flavoring next time, and I probably won't book that much in advance. But design? They killed it. It was $200 also

I can't say enough good things about the cake we ordered from the Bakin Bishop. She put together…read moreeverything I visualized and made it even better. Don't pass up the best cake in the Knoxville/Pigeon Forge area.

Went there on a whim this morning Just as it opened. Surprised that the apple fritters were so…read morelarge, also priced at $5. each. I purchased two. My husband and both were not WOW'd. They were dry. In my opinion they were over priced for the tourist crowd and not the locals seeking fresh pastries.

**April 2025: Thursday Morning Visit**…read more My friend and I were driving towards Dolly Parton's statue when we saw the big sign that said "Cinnamon Bread Factory" - we were enticed so we decided to make a u-turn and headed toward the parking lot. We entered the shop and after pondering over which loaf to try my friend and I decided to get the Holly Dolly (which includes pecans, butterscotch, grahams, chocolate icing, and coconut) in honor of visiting Dolly Parton's Park. This was so good and dare I say even better than what they serve at Dollywood. *gasp* I know what I said! Fight me! lol The bread was fluffy, sweet, warm and all the toppings really added nice texture. I was contemplating on getting a couple of loaves to bring back to California and was playing around with the website to see if they ship, but we still had a couple of days before flying back so it wouldn't be as fresh as can be. Personally, I think this is something you want to eat when you pick up to optimize the experience, so I guess my family and friends will have to join me here next time to experience the glory! The shop itself is small, but there's a cool big map where you can add where you're visiting from. Service is kind and there are also one or two picnic tables outside if you don't make it to your car to indulge in gluttony. Bon appetit!

Had the most beautiful cake made for my daughter's graduation from UT. It was delicious! Best cake…read moreever. Everyone loved it!

I just recently placed an order for cheesecake for a birthday. Having been to this business before,…read moreand it being a bakery, I would have assumed the cheesecake was made in house. Unfortunately, the cheesecake was store bought and cost nearly $8 a slice. I would love for this area to have more businesses, but I will not be returning Heidi's any time soon. Very disappointing.

If heaven had a scent, it would smell like the warm, sugary air inside The Donut Friar. The donuts…read morewere absolutely incredible--fresh, soft, and perfectly sweet--and the prices were more than fair. What really made the experience unforgettable was the service. Justin was amazing--friendly, welcoming, and genuinely made the visit feel special. Honestly, it felt like a near-religious experience. I can't say enough good things--this place is a must-visit in Gatlinburg.

We waited in line for 30 minutes for one of these donuts! It's located inside of a small shop in…read more"The Village" area off the main strip in Gatlinburg. Cash only. No ventilation....but those donuts....i could've easily eaten a whole dozen. I ordered the apple cinnamon and my partner ordered a glazed donut. My advice is to go hungry, and get some to go! One won't be enough!

LG's Goodies is a home based bake shop. I ordered cupcakes and cake pops recently for my daughters…read moreValentine's Party and I tell ya, It's the best red velvet cupcakes I ever had! The cream cheese frosting is to die for! The Cake pop is also so moist. The best part is the great tasting cupcakes for an affordable price too.

From the owner: We offer custom made cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cake pops and etc. we do set up sweets buffet at…read moreparties and we do deliver

Yes there's a wait. It moved at a fine pace and the weather was quite breezy so we didn't really…read moremind. Everyone in line was chatting or observing and it just comes with the territory. More importantly, it's totally worth it. We got a box of goodies and they were all fantastic. You can taste the quality of the products they use. You can taste the butter. It's just lovely. My husband also really liked his latte. We sat inside and ate some of our goodies. We took the rest home for my mum for Mother's Day. My family loved them, too. Nice space. We also bought some whole wheat flour as a gift while there. Will absolutely go back when I'm in the area.

I stopped here to grab some treats on my way out of Knoxville. This bakery/cafe is absolutely…read moreadorable inside - bright, spacious, welcoming - and has some limited outdoor seating too. If I'd had more time, I would have loved hanging out here for a while. I only managed to get here about 45 minutes to close, so their selection was understandably if somewhat disappointingly quite picked over. I wound up with a cranberry oat scone and a blueberry and raspberry hand tart. The employee was very pleasant and warm. I appreciated her eagerness to help and positive attitude despite my late arrival. The baked goods sadly didn't really live up to my expectations. The cranberry oat scone was the much better of the two; it was pleasantly sweet and had the proper scone texture and only a little dry. Unfortunately, the hand tart had several edges that I discovered later had been burnt. This impacted the flavor of the whole item and sadly diminished it greatly. The fruit filling was tasty at least, though I didn't get much raspberry from it -- mostly blueberry. I'd be down to try again in the future, just would come earlier in the day when the selection is a bit larger and the products available are a bit more "choice," let's say. I appreciated the kind service and lovely vibes!

Okay. Definitely time for an update, as for the past few years, we have frequented both the…read morestorefront or in a pinch, the Magpies cooler near the bakery of the Cedar Bluff Kroger. The shop itself is small but mighty. Super kind staff who will give you any info you request. There are candles, plates, cards, and a few local gifts for sale, alongside all of the tasty treats. There are cookies, brownies, cupcakes, single cake and cheesecake slices and full size cheesecakes for sale. My favorites are the oatmeal sammie and the PB cheesecake. I normally avoid sugar cookies but their version with the sanding sugar is too notch! We definitely prefer the storefront, as the items are super fresh and I love that they carry the single servings. Whenever we are downtown for work, this is our stop. When you get something from the Kroger Magpie's selection, it will either be a full size cheesecake or a sampler box of cookies or bars/brownies. It is hit or miss as to how fresh the items are here. This location now refrigerates the sammies, too, which seems to dry them out quickly. Bummer. From either location, we definitely prefer the cheesecakes, pies, and cookies to the actual cake. Either way, support this local gem!

Where do you get a king cake in Tennessee? Magpies! I had never tried magpies before, but was…read moredesperate for a good king cake not a dry one from the grocery store. I've had king cake from places like Dong Phuong so my standards for king cake can be pretty high. Ordering online was easy, pickup went smooth (the inside of magpies is cute and everyone working was very nice), and the cake itself was delicious! I got the cream cheese and it wasn't dry at all and tasted just like a piece of Louisiana. My biggest complaint is that I have to wait another year to get it again! But that's okay just means I'll have to try some of the other treats that magpie offers now that I know how good they are at what they do.

The Apple Valley Creamery & Bake Shop is the perfect place to put a little food in your stomach…read morebetween visits to the cidery, winery, and dessert wine tastings nearby. Because eventually all those samples start suggesting that bread is a really good idea. The shop specializes in fresh baked breads featuring apple-based recipes, with offerings like apple blueberry and apple peach bread. We chose the apple peach. The bread itself was fresh and enjoyable, but the flavors never quite delivered the punch we were hoping for. The apple was subtle. The peach was subtle. In fact, they were so subtle they may have been playing hide-and-seek. Not bad. Not memorable. Just average. The shop is pleasant, the products are fresh, and it's a nice stop if you're already in the area. Three stars. A perfectly fine experience, but not one that'll have me dreaming about bread on the drive home.

It was 26° and we wanted ice cream!…read more Daughter got Chocolate raspberry. It was fantastic and not something I'd normally get. Thankful she let me sample it! I ordered Banana pudding and it was phenomenal! I get banana every time I go to an ice cream store. One of the best. Husband wanted Apple cider to warm up and it was delicious! Son ordered is staple order. Vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles.