I love this place. They have delicious cakes, many southern cakes (like caramel cake) I don't see many other places, and other eclectic flavors. They have a scout r that serves sandwiches for breakfast and launch the hat are delicious. The service is always friendly, but they can get busy. Place isn't overly big, few tables and chairs and some outside - can get loud. Probably more a to-go place in all honesty. Lovely folks, yummy bakes treats and delicious sandwiches. It's an industrial area so don't fret you're on the right track when you go there! read more

I love my breakfast here but I don't need to see any staff walking around with his jeans around his thighs and boxers showing. To the young guy, you're working in a professional business environment, it's not the skate park. Dress appropriately! read more

I stopped by here on my way to DeKalb Farmers Market. I liked the cute shabby chic decor and was pleased to see other patrons there on a late Sunday afternoon. I ordered a slice of the caramel cake but was unfortunately disappointed. The cake itself was on the dry side, and the caramel frosting was extremely sweet. Given that the slice was over 8 dollars, I expected it to taste better than your average slice of cake. read more

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This is JUST a review on the Kahlua cheesecake because this item is seriously the BEST dessert you will eat! I honestly could have eaten the whole cheesecake and not just a slice. It was so good! The cookie crust and the fluffy cheesecake just YUM!! read more

Every time I need a sweet treat near work, I stop here. It never fails to lift my mood! I am a big fan of the German chocolate cake. I am not vegan, but my coworker who is vegan, loved the bakery for all the vegan options! Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area it is close by to the DeKalb farmers market. read more

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I liked the customer service, but after having tried their other desserts, I haven't found any that call me back. read more

Southern Sweets Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

If you're ever near the DeKalb Farmers Market, make sure to save a little room for dessert because Southern Sweet Bakery is an absolute treasure! Tucked away in an unassuming spot, this bakery is a true hidden gem that's worth every step off the beaten path. I stumbled across it by chance, and I'm so glad I did. From the moment you walk in, the smell of freshly baked goods wraps around you like a warm hug. The staff are incredibly friendly and make you feel like family. Now, let's talk about the star of the show--the desserts! Whether you're a fan of classic Southern treats or something a little more unique, they've got you covered. Their cakes are moist and rich, their pies are perfectly balanced Their pricing per slice was a little more than I would have liked to pay, but I understand that people need to run a business and make a profit. If you're in Decatur, Southern Sweet Bakery is a must-visit. read more

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I came in to pick up a door dash order. I live in the area but knew nothing about this spot. I decided to take my wallet inside w me to get a treat for myself. Upon entry it was only 1 other customer and 4 employees. Not one of them acknowledged me. No hello welcome in. Hello we'll be right with you. Im thinking maybe they didnt see me. I ask the customer thats standing there; are you in line. She says no so i proceed to the counter; pick up a business card for future visits. Young lady behind the counter walked by me two times and not once did she acknowledge me. Walked back and forth and nothing. I immediately put the card back thinking if this purchase was mine id leave it right there. Wasnt welcoming and for that I more than likely will not return. Unless of course its a instacart order read more

We were celebrating a friend's birthday and decided to pick up cake from Southern Sweets to celebrate her! We ordered the Carrot Spice cake and it was a pretty easy pickup process. The cake itself is a generous portion. The cake crumb was moist and tender and I LOVED the cream cheese portion. The pecan coating was a nice crunchy contrast as well. Overall, great dessert and definitely want to check out more offerings! read more

Southern Sweets Bakery - Carrot Spice Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I came to visit for the first time and probably the last time. Southern Sweets Bakery is tucked away in an industrial area off a road riddled with potholes. The place could use a serious facelift. The walls are covered in accolades from 20 years ago and oversized eclectic art. The customer facing part is smaller than you would think with only a few tables that you can eat at. The menu is written on chalkboards that are mounted at least 8 or 9 feet in the air. There is a small selection of shelf stable items such as decorated cookies and jarred/boxed items. There is also a small open cooler with deli items, macarons and cupcakes. I ordered a chicken Caesar wrap (uncommon on menus these days!! They are harder to find than you would think) and 4 slices of cake. I got the orange blossom pound cake for my husband as well as a carrot cake slice and for myself I got the peanut butter mousse cake and raspberry chocolate mousse cake. The chicken Caesar wrap fell apart when I tried to pick up each half, and the chicken inside was microwaved (I could hear the microwave beeping as it was being made and the chicken was super dry and rubbery as a result). I don't expect anyone to grill a fresh chicken breast for a wrap but I feel like most any other method of reheating would have been preferred. Throw it on a flat top, warm it in a pan, etc. Do literally anything but microwave it! I will not be ordering the lunch menu again. No complaints about the peanut butter mousse cake, but the raspberry chocolate one had only a hint of raspberry in it. The underlying thin layer of cake was on the drier side. My husband enjoyed his two slices of cake. If he wants more in the future I would fetch them for him and maybe try another cake but that is about the extent of my willingness to return. read more

Turkey club sandwich was excellent, but the chicken salad I took home for later gave me the rumbles.

Wonderful place if you need a last-minute dessert to take to a friend's house or for a small event at at your house! Everything I've had here is delicious and people always ask me. Where did you get this? read more

Food was good. I had lunch special 1/2 sandwich & soup (tomato basil). Service was great at the time I was there and the Ambiance of the restaurant was okay. I like the art on the walls and I like that the menus were written on a chalkboard. I like that the restaurant has a modern touch in technology and still provides the old school way people are use to. While Yelp asks if restaurant(s) provide QR codes for menus to me this allows for people to possibly tamper with the QR codes and getting away with possibly hacking a customer. From a very particular customer that has his own view on how I perceive things to be. The location of where the trash is while not bad could be better and more visible especially for people that are dining in. Also had to pick up the "oh so famous" best coconut cake in Georgia! read more

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Wow! This place has been on my list for about a year, and I wish I had come sooner. It is not a small bakery, there is quite a bit of indoor and outdoor seating and just SO MANY cakes. Way more cakes than they have on their website, which was a pleasant surprise. It was crowded as well, not too crowded, but more people than I expected for the time that I came. I got several slices of cake ($7 per slice): the amaretto butter (a bit too sweet for me), the Oreo cheesecake (only type of cheesecake I'll eat!), and the German chocolate cake (absolutely fantastic, devoured by me, my friend and my husband). My vegan friends have previously raved about this bakery because of the delicious options available to them as well. I also ordered a classic breakfast (~$13) of eggs, biscuit, grits and chicken sausage. Wasn't expecting too much as I don't typically love the type of biscuit shown in the pictures I saw. But the biscuit was actually incredibly moist and tasty! I even asked for more raspberry jam because I have a special sweet tooth and wanted to slather my biscuit in it. The chicken sausage was especially good too, some of the best I've had, where you genuinely think to yourself, "Is this really not pork?" And I felt like the eggs were cooked perfectly and so tasty. The grits were a bit watery but could've been a one off and next time I'll probably want to try the potatoes anyways. I also got the Squeeze King Blueberry Lemonade, which interested me because it is from a local farm and is just juice, water, sugar and puree. It was very good and not too sweet, though I'll probably still water it down a bit at home. Breakfast is served until 11 on weekdays and 1 on weekends, which made me very happy as I love breakfast, and I tend to sleep in. Many people were also enjoying lunch with friends at the time that I came in, and I got the feeling that this place has its fair share of local regulars, which is always a good sign! I am just all around impressed by the space and the food and will plan to come back. Oh, and there's plenty of parking! read more

Southern Sweets Bakery - Southern Breakfast - Bakeries Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Ordered a strawberry and cream cake for my cousins birthday as it is her favorite. Unfortunately cake was basically frozen in the middle when we cut into it so not sure if they actually make them fresh. She was disappointed by it as well and said it's usually way better when it is at room temp. read more

Came on a Saturday morning, place has completely gone down. Breakfast took 30 minutes for bacon that was burnt and broken (this should not be considered well done),, eggs, grits and a biscuit. It was nothing special but was almost $15. Asked about the one slice of cake that was left and wondered if another cake would be coming out. Didn't want the last slice of cake leftover from days ago.. was told a whole cake wouldn't come out until the last slice was sold... so does that mean it can sit there several more days? Both food and customer service have gone down!! read more

If you're ever attending a potluck or a dinner party and you're tasked for bringing desserts, this is the place to go! A friend of mine decided to bring a vegan chocolate cake from here over to our house for a holiday party and it was a hit! My wife and I enjoyed the cake so much that we decided to get the same cake for Christmas Day. Although I've only had the chocolate cake, the cafe does a lot of desserts and they also serve breakfast and lunch items. While we were picking up our Cake for Christmas today, we also decided to grab a Cobb salad and a BLT for lunch. Both the salad and Sandwich was decent, but probably a little bit overpriced in my opinion. As for the ambiance of the cafe, it was pretty cool. You walk in and there is a few tables for sitting and there are some outside as well. All throughout the cafe is dope art from different time periods and cultures, definitely gives you a "cafe" feel. Probably wouldn't recommend the spot for large parties or a date night, but if you wanted to grab a quick bite with a friend or have some coffee and read/work on something, this is the place. read more

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Southern Sweets is a Wonderful family-owned bakery with tasty treats by a wonderful family. Yum!

We stopped here after lunch in attempt to curb afternoon sweat cravings. And the cakes did their job! read more

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This is absolutely one of my all-time favorite restaurants. I love that they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I usually go for the soup, salads, and sandwiches--and of course, I can't leave without taking a slice or two of cake. read more

It's in kind of a warehouse district looking area, but this little place clearly was not hidden from the locals who were streaming in. A splendid spread of baked goods awaited, but I was surprised how many of them were vegan. I sampled what was described as a chocolate raspberry mousse cake, bearing in mind that mousse is a very non-vegan foodstuff. The rich flavor and smooth texture did little to disappoint, and if it was coconut or something like that there wasn't any strange or off taste to dissuade me from wolfing that thing down. The average diner may just ignore the labeling as to what is and what is not vegan, but those with particular dietary preferences or allergies will be quite satisfied if what I got is any indication. read more

Southern Sweets Bakery - Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

This has been a long-time family favorite spot for sweets, and I have always said that they have had my favorite cakes, but lately, I feel like the quality has gone down. The cakes are obviously smaller than they used to be but at the same price, and they just don't taste as good as they used to. I did try a new kind of cake this time, the strawberries and cream, and it was just not really good. It tasted too sweet and a little artificial, and the layers just kind of fell apart. Not really the quality I'm used to them having. It didn't taste great, and it was a disappointing experience. I hope they are able to get back to what they used to be because it was so good but I don't know how soon I'll be going back. read more

Southern Sweets Bakery - Strawberries and Cream Slice - Bakeries Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

This is a very charming place with the caveat that they generate too much plastic and trash!!! Our lunch sandwiches were very good and the desserts were fabulous. The manager was very nice but he got minor things wrong on our order because of distractions. The prices were reasonable, but I have a big problem doing business with a place that uses so much plastic. Our cups were big, red plastic, our plates were Styrofoam, nothing but plastic silverware everywhere... The salad bowl was at least cardboard, but it had a big plastic cover on it and mine wasn't even takeout. I love this place but honestly, I wouldn't go back here because of all the plastic and trash.. read more

I learned of Southern Sweets after my brother surprised me and my office with a Key Lime cake for my birthday. The cake was a little bit different that more traditional recipes but very decadent, moist, flavorful, and delicious. I and my office enjoyed it thoroughly. It was not overly sweet which I immensely appreciate and was truly satisfying. Thank you so much for the amazing delivery! read more

Southern Sweets Bakery - Delicious layered Key Lime Cake gifted to me by my brother for my birthday - Bakeries Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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I'm thrilled Southern Sweets Bakery is on Uber Eats! The food with made with care and absolutely delicious. Their Rueben and brownies are the among the best I have ever had. Please support this local, family owned business!!! There are too many mediocre and pricey chain restaurants in ATL these days. read more

Really one of the best bakeries in Atlanta. Some great gluten-free options as well. And these are really good to bring to a holiday party!

This place is a hidden gem. I came here because it's the only place in the area that offers turkey bacon as an option for a breakfast sandwich. The sandwich could have been constructed differently but was good just the same. Additionally, I ordered a slice of lemon blueberry cake which was somewhat moist but easily crumbled. The cashier's service was friendly and informative. The ambiance is a bit rustic, dark, but welcoming. read more

The desserts have changed and gone downhill in quality since the passing of the owner. The pound-cakes are very dense and under baked with little flavor. The desserts are frozen and not fresh. The food options are ok. Staff is very friendly. Two stars for the staff. read more

I just love when you have a great experience at the register and people are so friendly and polite! Nowadays people are always rushing you and asking you what do you want pressuring you to order quickly. Sometimes I even tell people that it's my first time there and they don't even acknowledge it. These folks were different! There were two ladies at the register and I told them I was struggling between four choices on the menu. After she said they were all good or popular, I invited them to make a choice for me. They selected shrimp and grits which is actually shrimp cakes and Parmesan cheese grits. I love the non traditional shrimp cakes. It was delicious along with the creamy grits! I returned another day for French toast and this too was delicious yet different. The bread is soaked in the batter giving it a bread pudding-like texture. It was super moist and flavorful. I didn't even get an opportunity to try some of their scrumptious looking baked goods but whenever I'm back in the area, I'll be sure to stop by. read more

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Received takeout brunch from here. Everything was fresh, hot, and quick. I haven't actually tried the sweets but I'll be back to try them.

I passed this place for years and always wanted to stop but never did. I had time for breakfast today so I gave it a try. I ordered their shrimp and grits- a different and interesting take. Parmesan grits and shrimp cakes with red pepper gravy. The grits were a little salty for my taste but still good. I liked the shrimp cake, it was different. It was a healthy portion. My favorite part of the meal was the toast with butter and accompanying raspberry jam. This was great! I love jams and if I was going home I would have purchased the larger portion to take with me. I'll be back for it. Service was standard for post-Covid business. The place was cute. Can't wait to come back to try the rustic toast with sharp cheddar and the jam and, of course something sweet! read more

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Had not been here in a while. Prices were 3 to 5 dollars higher than pre-Covid. Although the chocolate cake was as good as it was before the slice was smaller and my friend thought that paying $7.50 dollars for a slice of chocolate cake was pretty high! I ordered the cherry pie which also was around seven dollars. Both were very tasty. read more

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It finally happened. I finally made my way to Southern Sweets. Not once...but twice in a week. Why you might ask? Because. These. Sweets. Are. Absolutely. Delightful. And. Delicious. And. Amazing. I've heard about this place from a lot of people but to experience for myself was a whole different story. Decided to drop in on a Sunday afternoon and was happy that it wasn't super busy. I noticed a few displays areas and was immediately tryin to decide what I wanted but myyyyy oh myyyy was that a belated choice. There were cakes, pies, cookies, blondies, sandwiches, salads. I mean soooo many things but all I wanted was the sweet stuff. So I decided to get a slice of the carrot cake and place my order with the young lady at the counter. I will say they run a pretty tight operation and those orders come up and out pretty fast. The cake slice was a little less than $7 and it was worth every penny! The slice was huge! It was so fresh and light and the frosting wasn't overpowering yet sweet enough for me to not want to put it down. The walnuts, the cinnamon, everything about that cake made me want more. I was really in love with how the cake was like a perfect blend of everything that goes into a carrot cake and the cream cheese frosting was just lovely. I gifted my husband with a slice of the Oreo cheesecake and stole a bite. My goodness. So creamy and full of Oreo. I mean what will I try next?? Apple pie, cherry pie, key lime pie, key lime cake, pound cake, red velvet cake...I mean the options are endless. Such a lovely experience and I cannot wait to get back! read more

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Delicious cakes and great customer service. The chocolate peanut butter mousse cake was heavenly!

Everyone was impressed by the cake. The staff is very friendly. Good to see that they have vegan options.

This is my go-to place when I need a cake to take to an event or when having family over. They will also accommodate special diets and allergies which is lovely. Order ahead online for what you need and they will have your name on it. I have also had lunch here a couple of times and their sandwiches are delicious as well. Counter service is quick and efficient. You can also get a slice of cake or pie while there! read more

The cakes are out of this world! The employees super nice, and went out of their way to help us.

Since I decided to do a cleanse this weekend I wanted one last piece of cake to satisfy my sweet tooth. Southern Sweets has been on my Yelp list for a while so since I was finally in the area I decided to give them a try. Located behind God's back in an unassuming building in a commercial area off of Rio Circle. They are known for their breakfast, lunch, and treats vegan and regular. I decided to practice willpower and only get what I originally came for which was the vegan carrot cake. The cake was delicious. A little too much frosting for me but I just took it off. I will be back to try the vegan pancakes and other options. read more

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I truly love this place. There are so many vegan cakes that it's hard to choose. Everything I've had has been delicious. read more

Southern Sweets Bakery - Blueberry lavender cake - Bakeries Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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I love their turkey club sandwich! I want to try more of their cakes but the pound cake was delicious. Great place for a quick lunch!