I'm a sucker for a local bakery, and I'm so glad I found the Bakingtist. I was on the hunt for a bakery open on a Sunday, and this bakery popped up on the list. Inside, there was a large display of the available pastries. I decided to try the forget-me-knot croissant and I got some monkey bread to share with my parents. When ordering, be aware that they toss the pastries in a paper bag together. I would suggest individual bags or a box so the pastries won't get smashed. I ate the forget-me-knot first, which wasn't too heavy and filled with vanilla cream. I then tried the monkey bread, which was the star of the show. It was my dad's first time trying monkey braid, and he described it as "a thicker honeybun with icing on top". He was highly impressed and I was too! I definitely will be making another stop over there then next time I'm in town. read more

The Bakingtist - Monkey Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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Pizza making class was absolutely amazing!!! I finally know how to make real Italian pizza. My life feels complete!! read more

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What a Gem!!! Was searching for a cute little coffee shop and this one was such an amazing winner. We came in and the we were greeted warmly. After asking several questions we couldn't decide and tried a few different options - all of which were winners (first place was the monkey bread) and did absolutely nothing to help us narrow down choices next time....!! The walls featured two notable individuals who contributed to the science world as we know it and the theme and message is so amazing. A for atmosphere A for employees A for my breakfast bake A+++++ for the sweet treat read more

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I love The Bakingtist and I'm so glad that Heidi (the owner) was finally able to open her own brick and mortar. Located in part of the old Straight to Ale on Holmes, her new space is in a great location and has been revamped to look like part science lab, part classroom, and part bakery! I love the concept. The Bakingtist is not just a bakery; it aims to spread a love and appreciation for science. The interior of the new shop is full of fun scientific references: little beakers as flower vases, famous faces in science, a periodic table of the elements but with common ingredients in baking. There's also a big window where you can look in at the kitchen and see Heidi and all the staff hard at work making delicious goodies! So cool! For now, they are still settling into the groove. They offer coffee and fresh-squeezed OJ for drinks and a variety of pastries, some of them rotating based on availability. They're popular - they'd regularly sell out at markets and such - and that can still be the case here. They're obviously working hard to bring staff and product up to scale. Personally, I think it's worth it to be patient. When I visited at around 10:30 on Tuesday, they still had a pretty good selection of items available. The young woman working the cash register and making coffee was lovely and eager to help everyone in line learn all about what they had to offer. I wound up with an apple hand pie and a chocolate chip pecan groundbreaker cookie, which is a special, super large (1/3 pound!!) cookie that, when heated up, turns as ooey gooey and perfect as if you'd just pulled it from the oven. I really wanted a blueberry muffin instead of a hand pie, but I think there was a miscommunication that I was mostly at fault for -- the staff member had just gotten done explaining the apple hand pie and I said, "Sounds good. (pause). I think I'll have one of those." I'd pointed to the blueberry muffins, directly next to the hand pie, but I think she thought I meant the hand pie. Whoops! Mistakes happen and that one was more on me than her. Just gives me a reason to come back again. ;) At any rate, wound up not being mad about the apple hand pie at all because, like everything The Bakingtist makes, it was AMAZING. Butter in every bite of a perfect flaky crust, partly tart, partly sweet apples, great ratio of filling to crust. It was sooooo good, and a very ample size. The groundbreaker was just as delicious as the last flavor I tried back on a market day, and absolutely loaded with chocolate and pecans. I shared with my husband and he said he wished I'd gotten one for each of us bc neither of us actually wanted to share! Extra bonus: the box my pastries were packaged in to go had a cute science themed joke written on it. Adorable touch! Product is impeccable, staff are lovely, and for anyone who wonders at the price...just remember that Heidi is committed to paying ALL her staff at least $15/hr, which can be a pretty big lift for a new small business. Please let them take care of you by you taking care of them! You won't regret it. :) read more

The Bakingtist - Apple hand pie and chocolate chip pecan groundbreaker - Bakeries Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Finally opening the b&m store!! I was lucky to go to the pre-opening party as a +1, and gotta say the place looks amazing! The science theme is just precious and sleek. The furniture is reminiscent of school, but still looks modern. Lots of light inside and beautiful displays. Now, most of Huntsville should know by now the Bakingtist from the local farmers markets, but if you don't you're missing out! Their signature groundbreaker cookies are huge and decadent, and their breads and croissants are delish. Today I also tried a mocha and a bread roll with conecuh sausage that was so perfect. They should be opening 12/17/22, and they'll be open Wednesday through Sunday afterwards, which is fantastic as the Sunday pastry options have been limited in this town. Being she makes delicious pastries, the space is beautiful, and on top of it she pays her workers a living wage, this is one local business I will support and recommend to everyone! read more

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I had a ham and cheese croissant and split a cream filled something I can't remember the name of. ‍ Everything was absolutely wonderful. The pastry is flaky and perfect and even more so when you know how much care and time goes into the layers. I took a loaf of the sourdough home and it was wonderful as well. Sour enough without puckering your mouth too much to enjoy it. Great crust, soft inside, perfection. The shop is pretty and interesting, the "periodic table" was created by hand by the owner herself! It's amazing and definitely with a close look. We got to speak with the owner and it's easy to see she has a real passion for what she's a doing and is excited to be part of the Huntsville community. The staff is so welcoming and are clearly bought into the process and products. Vested staff is always a good sign in my book. Please check them out and support this small, locally owned business! They're worth it! read more

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UPDATE: The Bakingtist now has a "brick and mortar" store. Thanks to an alert from a fellow Yelper, I found out that, mine and obviously many others favorite pastry chef now has a dedicated building. As buildings go, this is an upscale location. The decor is modern and interesting. Noteworthy is the Periodic Table of Baking Elements! I'm told the genius behind this was created ie hand painted by the owner/proprietor herself. That alone is impressive. The baked goods are also a reflection of this genius at work. From the Website: Beautifully fermented sourdoughs and focaccias. Buttery brioches swirled with cinnamon and chocolate. Delectable pastries with scratch-made fillings. Melt-in-your-mouth cookie. I can personally attest that ALL of these claims are true. Five Solid Stars read more

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I've actually been following The Bakingtist for about 2 years on social media and was really excited that she was finally in a brick and mortar location, as I always seemed to go to the markets on the weeks she wasn't there. :D Decided to pop in quickly yesterday and grabbed one of the apple hand pies and a sausage pastry for my husband. I haven't got his review yet, but the pie was delicious and flaky with a nice crumble and amazing filling. I'm not going to lie I really wanted to try everything, but the prices are a bit steep for me (understandable with the price of goods + labor), so I'll just have to slowly work my way through the menu. Totally worth it for quality baked goods. Also the flowers in the little beakers are adorable. read more

The Bakingtist - Apple hand pie - Bakeries Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

I found a new decadent dream cookie. After reading the recent press about her and her cookies I had to try. I visited her at the Mid-City Farmer's market today. She had 4 varieties of cookies on the table so I bought one of each. They are not marked so I was a little confused when I got them home, except for the obvious chocolate cookie. The cookies are thick, dense, and filled with nuts. Given they were sitting in the extreme heat, I think they were a little harder than normal. I liked the taste, although the denseness of the cookie may not appeal to everyone. I will definitely visit again and can't wait for her store in downtown Huntsville to open in August or September. read more

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Most over priced and underwhelming sandwich I have had in a long time. The pastries looked good but a $17 + 2 up charge for fruit for a sandwich with 3 undercooked pieces of bacon and a "sunny side" egg and was over cooked and rubbery. The coffee was ok. But no plans to return any time. read more

The Bakingtist - The rouelle. - Bakeries Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Everything was amazing! The service was excellent as was the food. The FOOD! I had a roast beef sandwich (I think it's called the Vittadini) and got several baked goods to go. The money bread cinnamon roll was my favorite. The science meets baking is a great idea for this town. I can't wait to go back and try different things. read more

Stopped by and had a ham and cheese croissant (bought 2), a blackberry basil tea, a peach latte, and bought a chocolate croissant - price was $37 (way too much). I should have asked for a receipt to see why it was so expensive. While I enjoyed the tea, the ham and cheese croissant was very disappointing. The croissant was flakey and delightful, but there was maybe one slice of ham and one measly piece of cheese. While I liked the tea, I likely won't make the drive downtown to try anything else. read more

The Bakingtist - Blackberry basil tea - Bakeries Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Amazing bakery! The staff is the kindest and genuinely cares about providing the best service and the best products. We've been following the team since the owner was working at farmers markets to the brick and mortar shop, and even attended their first baking classes. We continued to be amazed by every great experience! We even had the Groundbreaker cookies as wedding favors when we got married in September, the staff was nothing but fantastic with all of our questions and requests. So happy to be a part of their journey here in Huntsville! read more

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We got a ham and cheese croissant, orange knot, and fresh squeezed orange juice. Everything was absolutely delicious. The croissant was perfectly cooked and perfect crunchiness. The orange knot tasted like a delicious creamsicle. The fresh squeezed orange juice was the best I've ever had, so refreshing! I 100% recommend this place. They were crowded but it went pretty fast and the workers were so nice and informative. read more

This place is phenomenal! If they ever have the monkey bread while you are there, GET IT! The cookies were delish as well! The coffee was spot on! I had a Carmel macchiato ‍ Heidi was wonderful! So lovely to my girls. They do also have a corner with some activities for the littles while you are there. This is SO NICE and thoughtful I can not wait to go back! read more

Absolute best cookies I've EVER had! The Groundbreakers are seriously groundbreaking :) Delicious coffee, pastries, and breads. Cozy and bright ambience. Love The Bakingtist! read more

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We love the Bakingtist and have made this our regular weekend morning hangout spot. Their pastries are fantastic but are also in short supply at the moment so get there early (also they're hiring more bakers - so please help produce more lovely doughs for our benefit). Check them out when you can but save some pastries for us please. read more

The Bakingtist - Pastries! - Bakeries Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

All I can say at this point is, frustration. When this business was run out of the local farmers markets, it was a hit. The baked goods were superb, and often there was a line to get them. However, very often, the owner would run out of product for her customers. Often the most popular products would run out in less than an hour. This led to a lot of frustration on my part, as every time I would go down to the farmers market looking for her products, they would often be gone. A reasonable person would think that she would adjust the amounts of what she needed to accommodate for what customers wanted, but that didn't seem to occur at all. I put all my frustration aside, and went down to the new store front for the first (and last) time this morning, almost an hour after they opened around 8:00 AM (they open at 7:00 AM.) When I arrived there, there was only one employee working, who was making coffee, the kitchen was completely empty, and there was no product available for sale, I intended on walking out with enough cookies and pastries to feed everyone in my office, but instead walked out frustrated just like I used to at the farmers market. I'm not sure what business sense this makes, but my prediction is that this business will not last long. This truly is a shame, as her products are very high-quality, but unless you're prepared to be disappointed each time you show up there looking for something, I would suggest you look elsewhere. NOTE TO OWNER/OPERATOR: You need to stop running your business like it's a hobby and start taking it seriously. You have customers that will abandon you, and employees who are depending on you to survive. Best of luck. read more

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Food was amazing. Very friendly service. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. We will be back.

Wonderful staff. Our big training group popped in one morning. Bakery items were marvelous and they staff did a great job getting our big group served. I got regular coffee, I prefer a darker roast but still drinkable. Thanks ladies!!! read more

The Bakingtist - Monkey bread cinnamon roll and dark chocolate PB ground breaker and chocolate chip ground breaker - Bakeries Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

It was great and I loved the staff and food and coffee. However, a matter of days after my first visit, they closed permanently.

Wow. Best pastries I've ever had! Latte's are excellent too. The new coffee bar area is cool!

After moving away from Huntsville a few years ago, I've been following Bakingtist's start up on social media. I was so excited to try it out while back in town for the weekend. We arrived right at 9 to a short line outside. The staff was friendly and the line moved quickly, but we didn't feel rushed when ordering. Having worked in bakeries in the past, I'm a bit of a bakery snob (especially pastry). Bakingtist exceeded my expectations!! Everything we tried was SO good!! If you like cinnamon rolls, you have to order the monkey bread. It was delightful. The muffin was huge, as were the cookies! Coffee options and fresh juice are available as well. Heidi, the Bakingtist herself, came out to greet the crowd and it felt like a celebrity encounter! She walked around offering free samples and talking to customers, which was also a nice touch. We left around 9:30 and there was still a line to the door. The inside is aptly appointed with science lab items- Bunsen burners hold table numbers and most of the seating options are vintage desks or lab tables. I loved the featured scientist display. Bakingtist is a perfect addition to Huntsville's downtown area and I will definitely be back whenever I'm in town. read more

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Food was awesome. Service was very friendly. Loved the cozy ambience of the small local restaurant. Highly recommend!

Great pastries - great environment. Proud of the owner and all the hard work that you can tell has gone into the success of this place!

So good! Service is great and the food is fantastic! Plenty of seating inside and outside.

Just the best little bakery in Huntsville Alabama. great product, great service, and a very warm environment. Great job, Love this place. read more

Gideon's Bakery...Crumble Cookies...WATCH OUT!! The Bakingtist knows how to make a large cookie that is a flavorful cookie that is the perfect texture and consistency. I hope to one day see The Bakingtist open multiple locations. Baking is a science not just a bunch of ingredients thrown together. For those looking for absolutely delicious science-based baked goods, this is the place to be. The Bakingtist has figured out the secrets and delivers! The Bakingtist brings fun back to science and food. Bring the entire family, and check it out. read more

Not only are the baked goods AMAZE-balls, the server was knowledgeable, kind, and a hard worker. Such a pleasant environment, lovely music, and such a cool theme! read more

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I was excited to try a new local bakery so I decided to come here on a Saturday morning.The food was decent but if you want warm pastries eat in and don't order to go.I got the chocolate chip cookie and that thing was as hard as a hockey puck. The coffee was decent but they don't offer any decaf coffee options so take that into consideration.The prices are slightly on the higher side but not too pricey.The customer service was okay except for the batista eaves dropping on our conversation and commenting with a condescending tone.The food also took a while to make.Overall, it was not the best experience but I will give it a second shot some other time to see if things improve. read more

Food was good and I've heard awesome things so I was excited to try it! But my daughter can't have gluten and sadly this bakery had zero gluten free options. No pastries, breakfast sandwiches or breads were GF. They did say they typically have GF bread ( but we're currently out) but they don't make their sandwich's with GF bread, so we won't be back. read more

If you're looking for artisanal baked goods this is the place. Service was helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. Looking forward to trying more of their menu! read more

The Bakingtist just launched new lunch sandwich options! I had a caprese sandwich with chicken on The Bakingtist's amazing focaccia bread and it was quite possibly the best sandwich I've ever had! The sandwich and included side paired with the new blackberry basil tea was a perfect lunch! Would highly recommend The Bakingtist as a lunch option in downtown Huntsville. read more

We absolutely love the Bakingtist! The smore's cookies and the coffee cake are my favorite. And you can't beat the blueberry muffins! My kids love the chemistry school style look and the baking periodic table of elements. read more

We went on Sunday and tried one of the cookies for the first time, and it was the best cookie I've ever had. We will definitely be going back! read more

Love our mornings at TheBakingtist! Yummy lattes and even better pastries! Must gets are the kolaches and breakfast bakes!

Fantastic bakery. Offerings are a very good balance of sweet and savory. By far the best breakfast eatery downtown. Coffee is not fantastic, but good. Very friendly, helpful staff read more