Review I never go to this side of town, and I never even…read moreknew The Village Bakery existed--but it truly is a diamond in the rough. It's a very small bakery, but the moment you walk in, you're hit with the most delicious smells. You're surrounded by freshly baked cookies everywhere, and there are old-school toys displayed in a glass case, which makes it really unique and charming. It was so hard to choose from the display case because everything looked amazing. I ended up picking three different kinds of cookies to try, and they did not disappoint--they were all delicious. If you ever find yourself out on Chapman Highway, this place is absolutely worth the stop. Definitely one of the best-kept secrets around. If you want it shorter or more casual (like for Google reviews or Facebook), I can tweak it too.

Best pastries in town! Yep, and in SoKno too. I was born and raised in S. Knoxville, only a mile…read moreor so from Village Bakery. Our wedding cake (1993), and my most recent b'day treat (cream horn) came from village bakery. Always busy and reminds me of a Boston Bakery.

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.

We came to Tennessee from Michigan for a 60th birthday celebration with college friends. The…read moreWildflour Bakehouse was so helpful and kind as we were planning from afar. The cake was absolutely delicious and beautiful! A perfect centerpiece to our celebration

We tried the Hound Dog, All American and the Sticky Piggy. Think she said I'm the first to try the…read moreHound Dog and it was delicious. Cinnamon bread with peanut butter, banana and bacon. All are fresh made daily and the loaded breads are made to order. The owner was a lovely lady and very cheerful. Enjoyed talking with her. The store is simple and just a whole in the wall but that's when you know all the focus is on the product. She had many bakery options but the cinnamon breads are the star. Seeing restaurants serve meh desserts for $10+, it's not unreasonable that these range from $7-$15. I highly suggest giving this a visit if your in the Gatlinburg m/Pigeon Forge locations.

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!

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

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.

Chef Tony's catering was just fantastic. They catered our wedding in the Smoky Mountains last…read moreweekend and delivered both excellent food and excellent service. The food was delicious (we had the chicken marsala and rosemary roast, would definitely recommend). All the silverware and plates were really nice and high quality. Would definitely recommend them for other weddings or any other kind of event. Thanks again Chef Tony!

From the owner: Specializing in Knoxville TN best Wedding Catering. We offer southern comfort foods, trendy…read morebuffets, wedding cakes, and professional serving staff.

Wrenhouse Bakery is such a good little spot. Got a latte with cold foam--super smooth and not…read moreoverly sweet (big win). The cookie was also really solid, and I love that they rotate their baked goods with different themes each month so there's always something new to try. Also found out they do food trucks on Monday nights, which is honestly such a vibe. Definitely coming back to grab a coffee and check that out.

Finally stopped by Wren House this past weekend. I loved the pretty landscape art on the walls…read more(that's for sale) and the live plants decorating the bakery making it very homey and inviting. I ordered myself a cappuccino and a strawberry cheese croissant. My better half got the chocolate croissant. We both asked for the croissants to be warmed up a bit, and they were just perfection. The service was friendly and as inviting as the space itself. My cappuccino that I had here is now one of my favorites in all of Knoxville. I love the enclosed porch area where we sat and enjoyed every bite of our croissants, and already can't wait for the next weekend when we're back.

Went twice while visiting family. Staff was super friendly. Coffee was amazing. We will be going…read moreagain.

My first time to Commonplace with my better half this Friday, and we just loved our time here…read more Situated in an old bank building, there's plenty of room to enjoy your coffee, study, or have a lunch date. Not only do they have delicious coffee and a great cappuccino, but they also offer a great selection of teas, hot chocolate, chai lattes and food offerings such as: bagels, sandwiches, muffins, danishes, cinnamon rolls. I loved how they transformed the old bank vault into the perfect little study/work nook. Thank you to Emma for the wonderful, friendly service. I now have a reason to return to South Knox for the perfect brew. And also want to try their winter berry bread that I saw in the case next time.