I don't like waiting in line, for anything really, but the pastries at Last Call were worth the early wake-up on Saturday and the wait in line. The Kouign Amann and old fashioned caramel donut were both just unreal delicious, with the former having just the right amount of saltiness to compliment and balance the sweet caramel. I've savored the strawberry and cream scone all day, and I'm already hopeful to have another next weekend, this time with milky breakfast tea. Today, I settled for ice cold milk. With their sizable and open kitchen design, I hope the purveyors will someday offer small classes so we can know how to make these buns at home! Long story short: wait in the line. You won't regret it. read more

Last Call Baking - Heaven. - Bakeries Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Last Call Baking is one of my favorite spots in Birmingham. Their pastries never fail to impress me time and time again. The staff is always so helpful and welcoming. I also appreciate their presence on social media. I feel like they do a great job at advertising their new creations for the week and it draws customers in. The only thing to keep in mind is they run out quick so you have to get there when they open! I got their Gochujang twist and it was amazing. Overall I give Last Call 5 stars because I have never been let down by their impeccable pastries! read more

Also on a different note I do want to mention that after my first review about the cake the owner gave me a refund and offered to make the cake again. This is commendable in itself without judging the bakery, which I visited second time and I really like the pastries. Though I still wish I can get there early so somethings are not sold out. read more

Simply the best. I'm a big lover of little treats. Admittedly, last call has pretty big treats. Alas I do not discriminate. I love a classic croissant and I landed here January 2023 on my quest to find the best in town. I succeeded there in that quest, but what I didn't know was how fantastic the rest of their offerings would be. My favorite is the morning bun currently, though my husband and I have also tried lots of their offerings including the oatmeal cream pie, coffee roll, cinnamon scroll, almond croissant, kouign amann, cookies, and probably other pastries escaping my mind at the moment. Not a single one has disappointed. I admittedly did not initially understand the price point but now that I've enjoyed their very fine (and substantial) offerings, I completely understand. As many before me have stated, they make what they make and when they sell out, that is it for the day. The shop is quaint and it's cool to see the open work space behind the counter. There's minimal seating but I have on occasion visited with friends and enjoyed a pastry inside. There's a coffee shop next door if you need a beverage. I can't wait to see what Last Call continues to do, and will be supporting them all the way. We're so lucky to have such an elite bakery here in town. Also, be nice to the employees, it's not their fault you got beaten in line and missed out on that particular pastry you were hoping for. ILY Last Call!! read more

Last Call Baking - Bakeries Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Delicious baked goods. We got a mix of the coffee swirl, chocolate croissant, chocolate coffee cookie, morning bun, and bread pudding and it was all mouth wateringly good. Be sure to get there early. They run out of things quickly and there can be a line. read more

Everything is super good. It's mostly sweet but there's always something savory too. Go early - as soon as everything is sold, they close for the day. And, they're super nice too. Not fake nice, real nice. read more

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One of the best bakeries in town and I will die on that hill. They are incredibly sweet people. They have baked several cakes for me and they have made with kindness and love. I've never had cakes that tasted like theirs. They do amazing work. I am so happy to have a great bakery in town. Their storefront is clean and neat as well. You guys need to check them out. read more

A fabulous bakery and the smells when you walk in are out of this world! The goods are delicious and I love how they post updates throughout the day on their Instagram when they sell out! read more

They are the best The staff & tasty pastries are delightful & there's a reason why they sell out quickly! For the haters out there that wanna complain about things being sold out, it's not Chanah & the team's fault that you couldn't plan accordingly read more

The ham and cheese croissant was so good!! The options were limited because we came towards closing but everything we ordered was delicious!

Last Call pastries are creme de la creme! Amazing! Just be prepared to stand in line. read more

Small batch pastries make for a more quality product! This is my go to Sunday morning breakfast. Get there early or get left out. Always check their socials to see if they've sold out. If they have, the coffee shop around the corner and a few select around the city carry a couple heavy hitters of theirs read more

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road tripping through and stopped in for a pastry- hands down best croissant I've ever hand! contemplating moving here now

I Love this place and stop by a few times a week on the way downtown. The pastries are top notch, some of the best I've had anywhere in the US: creative, beautiful, and delicious! The line moves fast, but so do the products so get there early! read more

The best pastries that I've ever had in my whole life! Buttery, flaky, and fresh. My husband and I had the morning bun and the Kouign-Amann. Both amazing. read more

I finally got a large sampling of these delicious pastries for my birthday. Not only are they the best I've had in Birmingham, they are the best I've had in 30 years in Birmingham. I struggle to think of anything better I've had in NYC and on par with anything in Paris. Absolutely delicious. read more

Out of the way, but excellent pastries. Get there early before they sell out. Desserts are excellent, too. read more

After moving from a big city to Birmingham, I wasn't expecting to find a bakery that actually had unusual flavor options - so A for effort. However, the pastries are usually dry (coming from someone who enjoys dark bakes - so no, it isn't just "my preference") and the flavors are bland. We've been here multiple times (thinking maybe since they just opened it was a learning curve) and just don't find the wait to be worth it. We even ordered a cake a few months ago for a birthday, thinking it would be better since there's no lamination involved - and again, not impressed. The cake layers were dry, the buttercream tasted like it was just straight up butter, and ultimately didn't taste like the flavors we ordered at all. read more

Wow! Just WOW!! I absolutely love this bakery! Me and my husband come almost every weekend to get some of these sweet pastries. My favorite is the potato hash pastry. You can't got wrong, they are all delicious. Love seeing Nick and Chanah every weekend. Get there early! There's always a line and it gets long. They sell out quickly. read more

Last Call makes the best croissants in all of birmingham and I will die on that hill! I can eat a croissant every day of my life and I have traveled all over the world, it's as close to or even just like a Parisian croissant. They have other amazing breads and pastries! They've got amazing service. The down side is they sell out QUICK. I'm talking they open at 7am by like 9/10am on a weekend, they're done. That tells you how good they are! Also check out June coffee shop next door for some amazing coffee. These two new business are a powerhouse right next to each other! read more

I have been following Last Call on Instagram for a couple of weeks and finally got the time to try it out today. I had seen they always sell out so I made it a point to get there when they opened. Glad I made that choice. Got there about 15 minutes before they opened on Sunday and was first to line up about 3 minutes before 8. A line formed immediately behind me which usually is a great sign for a bakery. I got 4 different pastries. The butter croissant is one of the best croissants I have ever had. The Kouign Amann is the best I've ever had as well. I also got the tahini morning bun and salted cinnamon roll which were both excellent. Definitely coming back and telling my friends read more

Absolute best pastries in town! I've never been anywhere like Last Call that has the same perspective for flavor pairings and it's a place you want to always go so that you can try something new. It's one of the best new businesses in Birmingham and it's somewhere I always want to bring friends visiting from out of town to. read more

Small batch bakery that offers delicious pastries and baked goods. Service is impeccable. Definitely a place worth trying while in BHAM. Get there early for full selection, favorites and specials go fast. read more

I was really excited to try last call since I kept hearing about them, but this will be my first and last time. Make sure to WATCH the cashier when she selects your pastries. I ordered 6 different pastries this past Saturday and 5 of them were very burnt. All of their pastries were $5+, so I wasted $40 and will never be coming back and letting everyone know to avoid this place. read more

I visited here a few Saturdays ago with my wife, and we had an incredible experience. The display of pastries is beautiful and can be overwhelming. The staff was super knowledgeable about what they are making and guided us through each option. My wife chose the butter croissant which tasted like the ones we had on our honeymoon in France. I went with the danish which was perfectly sweet and tart from the baked blackberries. I will say, the LINE IS LONG! They sell out fast, and for good reason! read more

The line is long and sell of things fast but best chocolate croissant I have ever eaten.

Tried the almond croissant, our favorite pastry. It was very good. Also got a mocha cookie and a couple of other pastries.

Product is really good. I love the unique toppings.... But....line is ridiculous - sometimes 45mins or more. There will be 3 employees waiting around with one person checking out. The line wouldn't be so bad if the service at the end was better. The person checking is so slow that it feels intentional. Maybe it's performance art? There are no smiling faces behind the counter, just folks who seem upset they need to serve this large line of people. While Hinkle's doesn't have the unique toppings, they have the speed, service, just as much demand and great tasting pastries. read more

Chanah's pastries are the absolute best I've ever had! There is always something new and unique on Last Call's menu, and every single thing is worth a try. I've moved away now and I miss the pastries so much I think I'm going to have to get my friends to priority ship me some!! read more

I got the croissant loaf and it was incredible. Ate the 1st slice in the car ride back because I couldn't resist the smell. Definitely come close to open or earlt because they sell out really fast!! And make sure to check their instagram for updates/sell outs! read more

Last Call will go beyond your expectations. I would go as far to say that this is my favorite bakery EVER. The staff are so welcoming and the vibes of the place are fabulous. Everything I have ever purchased has been made with love and, even better, has been absolutely delicious. Do yourself a favor and go to Last Call, you will not regret it! read more

wow! loved the Kouign Amann which was a new pastry for me. Sweet and savory and wonderful. What a great bakery and addition to the 'ham!

My birthday cake was made by Last Call this week and it was BEYOND exquisite. An olive oil cake with a delicious white icing. It was moist and sweet, but not overly sweet like many birthday cakes. The icing had a soft, buttery texture. I am so happy with my experience and highly recommend the artful work of these wonderful humans! read more

Loved their Instagram but unfortunately the pastries taste worse than they look. I've tried them a couple times and something's always weird. I've gotten something stale, something burnt, and something doughy. Also it seems like when they burn a tray of something they top it with powdered sugar and sell it anyways. read more

so good. ive only had one time but think about it often. funny ingredients interesting to eat. very well lit place. love the staff they make me giggle. get there early!! dont sleep in!!!! first come first serve and it is so worth it read more