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The Separate Smith's Donut Section In Sully's When this branch first opened, a few decades ago, there were a few tables, with comfortable chairs where you could relax, sit down, and enjoy fresh coffee, and pastries, which were shipped from the main bakery, on Union Avenue, near Longfellow School. Unfortunately, the tables & chairs are no longer there, so you'll have to get your baked donuts to-go. Fortunately, everything else is in place, along with genuinely friendly, behind-the-counter, associates, who make great recommendations, and pack your order for you. Another consolation, is the freshly ground coffee , from one of newfangled machines. I recommend the hazelnut coffee, with room for cream, and real Half & Half, or similar DAIRY creamer. Order a few dozen assortment of donuts, and you'll be one of the most popular employees at your workplace, indoors or outdoors. To make sure that you order one day before, and pre-pay, so that you can get exactly what you want, in a prompt manner, the next morning. read more

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Garrett P.

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Like many in the Bakersfield area, my love for Smith's cookies goes back to my childhood. Way back when I was in elementary school, Smith's cookies were considered the holy grail when a kid brought them to the classroom for their birthday, immediately turning the birthday kid into the classroom hero. I still feel that childlike rush of excitement when eating their cookies today! The iconic smiley face cookies are my favorites, and keep an eye out for their seasonaly decorated sugar cookies. While it's fun to pick the seasonaly decorated sugar cookies for their fun designs, I usually prioritize which one has the highest frosting to cookie ratio. Smith's has partnered with local gas stations, so their delicious cookies are always conveniently close by. Perhaps a little too conveniently, as my trips to get gas become cookie stops perhaps a bit too often. (The gas stations will sell cookies made that day past the bakery hours listed as supplies last) The folks behind the counter are always kind and take genuine interest in your selection and experience. The prices are a little on the higher end, but still one of my favorite treat-myself treats! read more

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Michelle R.

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4 months ago

Pop in and grab their Valentine's Day thumb print cookies. The warm cinnamon flavors are truly a delight!

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Joshua H.

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Always has been the best. Pink Champagne Cake and Cupcakes. Thumb print cookies. The end.

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Jill T.

Thanks, Joshua for your comments. We appreciate your business!

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Debi Allen M.

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The champagne cakes are to die for abd the staff is very helpful and know what they are doing very good experience I'm picking up another for my daughters b day read more

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Jill T.

Hi Debi - Thank you of your comments. We appreciate your business and…

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Melissa H.

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This one in sully gas station , cute little spot, Great customer service , cookies delicious. Ashley was very friendly an very talkative, Had my cookies ready , added a few more an a cupcake , sign me up for sully card an got a free cookie, that was awesome. Sign up for the card , has great benefits. read more

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Jill T.

Hi Melissa - Thank you for your comments. We appreciate your business.

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Rebecca H.

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How I love champagne cake, smiley cookies, alligator cookies. So many childhood memories. I still stop by whenever I'm in town to pick up treats. The :-) cookies are great frozen. I have now introduced my daughter to Smith's bakery and we have to stop by every time we are in town. It's a little slice of my childhood, and it tastes exactly the same over 40 years later. The people working in the store could not be nicer and it's just what I remember from being a kid. read more

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Jill T.

Thank you, Rebecca for your comments. We appreciate your business as…

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Nicole E.

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Best cookies ever. If you come to town, do everything you can to try these cookies. Also the best donuts and brownies. The old ladies who work there are always so sweet and never act like they're too busy. The ambience is perfect and exactly what a bakery should be. read more

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Jill T.

Thank you, Nicole for your comments. We appreciate your business.

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Janna L.

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I have a fave bakery in town and this does not happen to be it BUT, it is a pleasure to shop here and I give 4 stars. I have usually had pretty good service here. Very convenient location as I happen to be at Sullys all the time grabbing something from the store or for when I buy gas at the pump. The croissants are large and delicious. Fresh and they freeze well too. Croissants are my fave breakie item and these here at Smith's are the best in town. I also love the apple cinnamon bread loaf. The donuts are.. average in my experience. The Smile cookies are delicious but very pricey. Even for just 3 singles or a half dozen. Cute enough to make anyone's day though. They sometimes have themed cookies for holidays. Once I bought a flamingo cookie that was almost too pretty to eat! I have not yet purchased a cake from here but they always look good and may try that for an upcoming party. I love that after hours when Smith's close, they will keep everything wrapped, ready to go that was leftover from that day. Then, you just pay at the Sully's til. Still super fresh. read more

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Lilly B.

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I grew up in Bakersfield and have always loved the happy face cookies since I was a kid. When in town I usually go to the White Lane location, but we couldn't make it in time before closing. I called this location on Buena Vista and Ming located in Sully's Chevron station. They explained that Sully's purchases product from the bakery and sells them on tables in the store, near the bakery case. We went after 6p and found the cookies, granted they were more expensive, I still get them as it was my last chance before leaving town. read more

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Brennan L.

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There's nothing like a Smith's Bakery Maple Bar...since I was a kid my mom would bring me to this very location to indulge in something I never knew would become one of my favorite maple bars ever. The creamy maple frosting and the fried dough are unlike any other. If you come for the first time and don't get a maple bar you are really not doing it right! To this day the inside looks just like it did in the early 90s when I was a boy. The older lady can be a little saucy sometimes so watch out but she is a legend in her own right. read more

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PatrickJ T.

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Thousands of folks in Bakersfield are fans of Smith's Bakery. I am one of them. Recently, I found that there is another little location that opened up. You will find them inside the Sully's Chevron on Ming Ave. near Buena Vista Road. Just about everything Smith's makes is wonderful. The Champagne cake, Beehive, and Danish Twist are some of my favorites. There are some tables to sit at and enjoy your treats. I just get them to go. read more

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Yvonne G.

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I live close to Smiths and I've never had bad experience til recently. The bake good are good but today I called the Ming location to ask if they had a coffee cake. While the person that answered was just so unfriendly. Yes it's 30 min before you close but we're is your customer serve. Make some suggestions or let me know if you will have something tomorrow. I said thanks and I didn't even get a response back. I'll stick with going to union store where those woman are sweet and friendly read more

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Ken R.

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6 years ago

Friendly staff, good prices, and they usually keep a great supply of those great Smith's donuts. This Smith's Bakery is inside of a Sully's Chevron. It is a little bit out-of-the-way, at Old Farm Rd and Ming, but it has easy access in and out of the parking lot. read more

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Yonnie C.

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Bought a 8-inch champagne cake from here and everyone loved it at kids birthday party! :) it's just that good! Hefty price tag at $24.95 but worth it. read more

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Therese M.

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Best bakery for all your sweet tooth cravings and special occasions. A bit expensive and yet I always stop when I'm back in town. Worth it! My mom would take my sister and I for goodies when we were little and then I took my kids. Heartfelt memories. read more

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Trina L.

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This Smiths bakery has the friendliest staff ever! They are inside of Sully's village market and have a great selection. read more

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E. C.

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Yumm! I love donuts. I bought a cake donut with chocolate frosting and crushed walnuts. Delicious! It was soft and fresh. The chocolate was tasty and there were enough crushed walnuts that I could taste their flavor. I bought a dozen. Their selection was down when I arrived but seconds later, more fresh donuts were being displayed. read more

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Stacey B.

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Rudest people working! Called to see if they had heart cookies left they said to come in ASAP. Walked in and they saw me, told me they didn't have any but when I said I just called then they said they have some left. I told them I'll take all that's left and she said NO YOU DON'T!! Nice customer service. Clearly prejudice!!! Only in Bakersfield!! read more

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Tommie J.

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Quick professional and efficient ! The food is home cooked with buttery flavor sweetness and fresh!

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Mr B.

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Best bakery in town. Located inside Sully's. The girls behind the bakery counter are always cheerful and helpful. The product is amazing!

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Pam B.

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I think this location must get the leftovers from the other locations. The last two times we have bought donuts, there is no selection and they are hard and stale. Very disappointing when you get up early on a Saturday in order to be there at opening. It's too bad, since it's closer to us than the Brookside location. read more

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Travis C.

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Who doesn't just love their cookies!!! Their cakes are pretty good as well but I typically just get the cookies. This is the first time I have been to this location but had a good experience here. read more

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Mary V.

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Love love love their white champagne custard filled cake. Not too sweet but very moist. Not a cake or sweets fan but I would eat this all day any day. read more

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Ghydiany V.

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I purchased cookies for my kids and they where great but my slice of champagne cake was frozen!. Never going back in there I would rather drive a little longer and go to a different location. read more

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Bill Y.

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Really enjoy smiths bakery. They have a great selection of pastries. The cream cheese envelope is the best! They have great b-day cakes as well. A nice place to go for morning doughnuts. read more

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More info about Smith's Bakeries

11400 Ming Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93311
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(661) 663-8611
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http://www.smithsbakeries.com

Hours

What time does Smith's Bakeries open?

Smith's Bakeries opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Smith's Bakeries close?

Smith's Bakeries closes at 2:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Smith's Bakeries is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 6:00 AM - 2:30 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Smith's Bakeries take credit cards?

Yes, Smith's Bakeries takes credit cards.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Smith's Bakeries have bike parking?

Yes, Smith's Bakeries has bike parking.

Does Smith's Bakeries have parking?

Yes, Smith's Bakeries has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Review Highlights - Smith's Bakeries

“They explained that Sully's purchases product from the bakery and sells them on tables in the store, near the bakery case.”

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