Y'all.... these are some goooooood pastries. I FINALLY made it out in the wee hours of the morning…read more(9:30am) to get to Last Call. My friends got the ham and cheese croissants, which looked incredible. I got several different things to try, intending to share, but brought them all home on a rainy day and they never made it back out of the house. The olive oil cake was scrumptious. Light, pleasantly sweet. Almost a pound cake texture, not that weird polenta-y thing. The oat morning bar also had an incredible flavor. The jam was tart and the oats were sweet with a little salty finish. Fantastic with some coffee. There was a line out the door when we got here. No seating inside. It all moved very quickly. I can see why everyone says these are the best pastries in Alabama...

First time visiting and I see it's somewhere you need to get up and go early for the best variety…read more It was nearly 11 am when I arrived and it was slim pickins' on what was left. Lemon Bar, Olive Oil Cake, Chocolate Croissant, Miso Blondie and Brownie were what was left and most of them it was only one left. I selected the brownie it was a peanut butter spread on top and was actually really good and large enough to share with multiple people. The staff was nice and moved quickly when making the ordering process seamless. The space for guest is not very big so you do have to either sit outside or take it with you, it's a decent amount of the outdoor seating and also a coffee shop next door. In future I would hope to be able to get there earlier so I can try more of their offerings.

Really enjoyed this moment with coffee and a piece of quiche. Was greeted as soon as I came in an…read moreinformed what they had left. Good place. The coffee was hot, fresh and very flavorful.

Bandit Patisserie is serving up a slice of France right in the heart of downtown Birmingham. I love…read morethis bakery and the cozy vibe inside. My favorite pastry here is the almond croissant. It's soft and flakey and filled with almond filling. I enjoy their lattes, they are definitely not the sweetest so I'd recommend asking for extra syrup if you like yours sweet. They heat up your pastries and bring your food to you when it's ready. The perfect spot to study or catch up with a friend over drinks and a sweet treat!

What a charming bakery/coffee shop in a super cute almost European nook in town. If you're…read morevisiting, I definitely recommend taking a drive to this area. Progressive area - Seems to be... There wasn't line when we got there but the crowd usually follows us for some reason so by the time we left there was standing room only and a line out the door. The bakery items were very fresh and tasty. I loved the Swedish gingerbread cookies - light and crisp. The lemon bar was delicious. They also have sandwiches that liked really good. Coffee - I got a vanilla latte extra sweet (no lavender) and my daughter said it was one of the best. I thought it was pretty good. I would go again when back in Birmingham!

Any time I head out of town (Huntsville), I try to find a local pastry and/or coffee shop…read more Visiting Birmingham, I had all lot of options; Continental wound up being the call for pastries. Nestled in the Mountain Brook area, it's a little hard to see but is right next to Chez Lulu, which I think is a sister restaurant. Parking is a little tricky but manageable. I got there fairly late so the selection was a bit picked over, but I still got a good array of treats to bring home. Service was a touch slow but friendly. They were fairly busy. There's no room to eat inside or outside that I could discern; it's exclusively a take and go type of place. I got two pecan sandies to share with my parents, who were along for the ride, and then a cardamom bun and a peanut butter cookie for later. Sadly, I don't feel like any of the pastries really wowed. The pecan sandies were a little too dry (even as sandies go) and the pecans didn't taste toasted nor were they especially plentiful. The peanut butter cookie was the best thing, though it too was a little on the dry side - nice PB flavor though. I straight up didn't like the cardamom bun. The cardamom flavor was completely overwhelming, to the point it wasn't sweet at all, and instead tasted almost medicinal. The texture was nice but I couldn't finish it. Perhaps I arrived too late to order their specialties. I know they specialize in European goodies so if I return I'll make sure to try a croissant or something similar.

Wow this place was phenomenal - we were so happy we stopped here on our road trip for a quick…read morepick-me-up. If you are picky about coffee, this place is for you ! Genuinely had a top 5 cortado here, the flavors are super unique - there seems to be some Asian influence to their flavors? Love that they use minor figures as well. The guy taking my order was so kind and friendly, inside was clean and inviting and the bathroom smelled incredible lolllll. Check this place out!

I'm obsessed. Been here twice now, two weekends in a row. They're always slammed on weekends, but…read moreit's worth it. Both times I got the seasonal 'matchu peachu,' a peach flavored iced matcha. it was fantastic and the perfect drink for the summer heat. There is usually a line out the door and nearly all the seating full on weekends. I imagine it's much quieter on weekdays, and you could certainly sit here and do some work. There is some outdoor seating, too. The have some Ladybird tacos and a few pastries available, I believe from Last Call. Speaking of, Last Call is two doors down, and makes fantastic pastries.

Breadworks is one of those rare bakeries that feels both thoughtfully designed and deeply…read moreauthentic. The space itself is beautiful--clean, intentional, and unique--with visual nods to milling and baking traditions. You can see elements of the mill and wheat motifs in the background, which adds a quiet sense of craftsmanship and history without feeling staged. The pastries are exceptional. Their croissants are perfectly flaky and buttery, the sourdough is deeply flavorful, and the morning buns strike that ideal balance of richness and warmth. The baguette is crisp on the outside, tender inside--everything you want it to be. Every item feels carefully made, never rushed. What stands out most is the consistency and care. Breadworks manages to feel elevated yet welcoming--refined without being pretentious. It's clear they take pride in both their craft and their process, and it shows in every bite. A true standout in Birmingham and absolutely worth returning to.

The sourdough is incredible and so is the latte I get! Sophie recommended it to me and it has white…read morechocolate, lavender and coconut!!!! The people are great and all the baked good are amazing

Irondale is a bit of a drive for me, but I have really been wanting to try the trending fruit…read morepastries that I've seen online. My two sons and I drove over to Sunshine's bakery this morning and I must admit-- it was worth the drive. We started out with three of the mango pastries and two ham and cheese croissants. The mango pastries were very good. The inside was kind of like a pudding/mousse and it did have real mangoes as well. My husband wasn't able to come with us so I picked up two more fruit pastries, another mango and the pear one. Even with it being a drive, I can see myself coming out here again. Oh, and the employees inside were very, very nice and hospitable. One of the employees, I believe may be the owner, came outside when we were eating and asked us how we liked everything and even asked for any feedback on how to make things better. You can't ask for better service than that!

Wanted to grab a sweet treat and go my surprise this place was open on a Sunday. It's located in a…read morecute shop in Irondale. Kind of have to make your own parking but it is plenty of room. Went a little later in the day, but they still had many options to choose from along with some of the biggest croissants I've ever seen in my life. I had to resist from grabbing one of everything. I ended up getting the mango and apple entrement. They did not disappoint. The fruit in the middle took it to another level. I will definitely be back to try their biscoff coffee drink they have along with another sweet treat!

Always a great choice to stop at K & J's! New cupcake selections made each day. If you miss the…read morestore hours, no worries. Just get something out of the vending machine! If you want to sit down and enjoy your treats, you'll enjoy all the beautiful pink decor and relaxed atmosphere.

Such a cuteeeee dessert lounge! The staff were extremely polite and helpful with me making a…read moredecision on what to try since they have an endless amount of variety options to choose from. This pastry lounge is really clean and the splash of pink everywhere is amazing! I will most definitely go back to try other items!

I popped in to Pastry Art as I wanted to try their confections. They have the cutest little petit…read morefours in a variety of flavors. Customers may pick and choose their flavors of six, 12, 24 and so forth. The shop is small with a small parking lot available. This is great as the surrounding area is crowded on the weekends. The dessert was tasty but the staff were dry. They were so dry it was like they all had a long Friday night so it was a struggle to have to work on Saturday. I would have rated higher as the dessert was good but the experience not so much.

What an excellent idea, baby bites. The perfect size for when you are craving something sweet. They…read morehave so many flavors to choose from, it's impossible to walk away with just one. I ordered four bites: strawberry, Italian cream, red velvet, and caramel. I enjoyed each flavor, the cake was very moist and each icing was delicious. You have free parking in front of the shop and the service was very friendly. In addition to cakes, you can purchase daily prepared meals, beverages, and greeting cards.

Always absolutely amazing. Every time my godmother comes and visit she forces me to take her there…read moreto get their butter rolls and chicken salad. So far the best bakery in town.

Limited menu but nice to have a location downtown. I got and egg and cheese croissant. It was good,…read moreand the side salsa made it even better. They were mildly busy at lunch but quick. Order at front, get a number, find a seat.

Seriously the best cake I've ever had. Was a little hesitant because it was pricey and the person…read morein the goin eh ordered the cake with was new and sounded not confident in getting my order in, but it was great! I got a 5in gf chocolate and it was seriously so moist, crunch of chocolate chips inside the layers, thick ici bf layer which was my fav, and the crumble ontop was a great added touch! I would definitely want to come back here in the future! They also were able to make me a cake less than 24 hours prior which was great!

Parking is difficult but I saw a spot right out front an grabbed it. Very small store with one…read moretable and a few chairs. Got some samplers to try out, pricy but very tasty. Good flavors with the right amount of sweetness, not overpowering with sugar like most cakes in this style. Great place to get a cake for special events, but a little pricy for an everyday treat.