We have wanted to come here for a while. The local Moravian cookies are well known in the Winston-Salem area. Being that the holiday is close it was decorated with stuff. There are items like cookies, pastries and other treats. I got a cinnamon roll and coffee, the cinnamon roll was pretty sweet so the coffee tamed that sugar buzz down. read more

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After all these decades finally made it to Wilkerson Bakery. I bought their sugar and will compare to Dewey's. Waiting for me to try their chocolate brownie. Also, has assorted cookies and other bakery items. Closed on Sunday and Monday Hours 7am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday They have a Drive-Thru Friendly staff and items are arranged nicely on shelves and lighting is excellent. I have no will power when it comes to sweets. So tried both where sugar cake was very good but size was smaller than Dewey's. Loved the chocolate brownie. Will return...... read more

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I was a kid in a candy store when I walked in. It is such a pretty store. Immediately the decor caught my eye. At the register, the cinnamon rolls and danishes looked amazing. The staff is super nice. One of the owners came to our table and she told us about the history. I ordered a drip coffee. I also purchased three boxes of cookies. So far, the spiced cookies are my favorite. I enjoyed my visit and I'm planning on returning soon. read more

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This iconic bakery has been around for 100 years! They've perfected their thin Moravian cookies! And, they have alot of other sweet treats full of wholesome ingredients. They have coffee and green tea. I let Santa hold mine. I was there for a Yelp Elite event. Yelp picks the best places with the best spaces. They offer free samples, so stop by and try some of their products. read more

Wilkerson Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I made a point of trying this bakery once I learned that this family has been making Moravian baked goods for almost 100 years, And theirs is a most interesting story, woven into the history of Winston over that time period. Dewey Guy Wilkerson was born in Greensboro in 1897, and married Clara Jones in 1919. By 1925, they were helping Jones Brothers Bakery get under way. This was the beginning of the Wilkersons' baking history. By 1930, Dewey had saved enough money to open his own bakery, which he did in Winston Salem. The bakery survived the Great Depression with the support of the Moravian community and Jones Brothers Bakery. The family joined the Moravian Church and they and their bakery were embraced by the Moravian community. The business grew and prospered. And then on Eastern Monday 1955 the bakery was destroyed by fire. The community rallied behind the Wilkerson, providing temporary space so they could continue to produce Moravian treats. Later that year, Dewey II opened Dewey's in Thruway Shopping Center and it is the only original tenant still there. The family, now headed by Dewey III, sold the bakery to Scott Livengood, former head of Krispy Kreme. The family stayed out of the bakery business until 2019, when it opened several popup spots. Then in Oct 2023, Wilkerson Bakery was opened in what had previously been a location of Jones Brothers bakery. In some form, the circle has been completed. They offer sugar cake, cheese straws, spice cookies, sugar cookies, lemon cookies, and butter rum (Blackbeard's) cookies, among other things. read more

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What an absolutely lovely afternoon at the Summer of Sweets event hosted by Wilkerson Bakery and Yelp! From the moment we walked in, everything was beautifully organized and filled with charm, tradition, and some seriously delicious goodies. The guided tour through the historic Wilkerson Bakery felt like a step back in time, with each view offering unique tasting experiences. The cake and cupcake decorating was a blast (and tasty too!), and the carefully curated flights were such a treat--think Kill Devil Rum with Blackbeard's Cookie or Merlot with Rosemary Cheese Straws! Each pairing was creative and surprisingly spot-on. I especially loved the "Wake & Cake" special with Chelsi and Drake--a great touch for the morning crowd. The spiced cold brew with sugar cake was memorable, and I might need to recreate that combo at home! The staff was friendly and welcoming, and it was clear they put a lot of heart into both the event and the bakery itself. From Moravian stars on display to the charming packaging of baked goods, Wilkerson is a Winston-Salem gem that honors tradition while keeping things fresh and fun. Huge thanks to Yelp and the Wilkerson team and family for such a delightful Sunday. I'll definitely be back to stock up on cookies and cheese read more

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Wilkerson bakery is so cutely decorated and smells amazing. They have a variety of goodies and drinks at an affordable price and my favorite feature is the drive thru!!! I've tried their seasonal teas, which can have steamed milk added to give a latte feel. Another interesting feature is their "wake and cake" deal which is a cup of traditional drip coffee served with a cake bite for only $2. I think this is such a deal and I tell every about it. I like that this is a family business too. I hope they are here to stay! read more

So. Many. Delicious. Goodies. Cake truffles? Cold brew? Moravian cookies. They really have it all and more. This is a great place to grab a gift for a holiday or just a weekday treat for yourself. The variety of cookie flavors is impressive. read more

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I stopped in the bakery during the holidays to purchase a Sugar Cake. I have to say unfortunately it was very bland. It was dry, and honestly just didn't have much flavor to it. I was extremely disappointed. The staff were very friendly though so I feel bad giving them just an "ok" review. Maybe they were having an "off" day with the sugar cakes. They were busy since it was the holidays- I will give them another try when it's not so busy. It's very quaint inside and was decorated very tastefully for Christmas. read more

Hot cross buns! I stopped in to buy buns for holiday. I was pleasantly surprised by all the Moravian goodies- that are normally only available for Christmas. These are year round options. Sugar cake, cookies, and hot cross buns. Great place to stop for a gift ! read more

Wilkerson Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Wilkerson is the original family who started baking and selling Moravian sugarcake and cookies in Winston-Salem and I love being able to support them as they continue to do what they do so well. Their signature item is Moravian sugarcake, a layer of sweet bread made with potatoes and topped with lots of butter and brown sugar. Theirs is top tier as well as their ginger spice cookies, a very thin cookie that is also available in an increasing variety of flavors. Their cheese straws are delicious as well. They have lovely tin ornaments in the shape of the Moravian Advent Star and carry a number of gift sets with various combinations of these items and they can be ordered for mail delivery. The free cookie samples are very popular. read more

So I feel a little guilty...it's Christmas time and that means Moravian bakery treats! I feel guilty because I am usually loyal to "another" Moravian bakery in town who I will not mention but they are spectacular. However there is a new bakery in town called Wilkerson's and brother, they got it together. I've been watching this place for a while waiting for it to open and I finally got there this week. They have all the traditional Moravian goodies! Cookies, cakes, treat and the famous Moravian sugar cake! I'm already fat so I tried to control myself, so I got two boxes of the thin Moravian cookies. I chose the lemon and the brandy spice (Never had before) OMG they were amazing! Light and full of favor! It's hard to believe they get that much flavor in the little cookie! The Brady spice was my favorite! The place was like a pocket Christmas adventure. The decorations, lights, sounds, and smells take you straight to a Christmas cabin in the woods. Let give the place some business! I recommend it. read more

Wilkerson Bakery - Lemon cookie and the Brady Spice cookies! Delis! - Bakeries Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Walking into Wilkerson's bakery I felt as if I were walking back in Time to a Moravian bakery evolved. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and the aromas were intoxicating. Kendrick one of the warm employees greeted me and offered me samples of their pastries. I ordered a coffee and brownie that were both delicious. The coffee was rich, full and balanced, and the brownie was so chocolatey and fresh. It was the perfect texture and size. I must emphasize how fresh it was. I expected nothing less as Drake The owner's daughter told me that her father Mr. Wilkerson is such a perfectionist that he doesn't sell anything that is not to his high standards. It was so obvious, and that makes all of the difference in the world! They have traditional Moravian sugar cake and cheese straws that both looked yummy! there were beautifully decorated Christmas trees in a warm and inviting and Ample space. It was also very cozy. There was also beautiful music playing that added to the nicely decorated Cafe space Renée another one of the employees gave me a little of the history of Wilkerson's and she was also very kind and helpful. I recommend everything about Wilkerson's bakery from The beautiful and kind employees to the delicious pastries and coffee. In this high priced economy, Wilkerson's bakeries prices were extremely reasonable! That was also a plus! You should definitely go in and buy Christmas gifts for everyone you love from their Moravian cookies that come in several varieties to the sugar cake and cheese straws. I'm sure that Wilkerson's bakery has something for everyone on your Christmas list! read more

Found this spot on a casual drive through Winston. It's hidden in a shopping center but the sign is large-you can't miss it. There was one staff member working and she was so incredibly friendly and kind. It s always a pleasure meeting someone in high spirits especially during this time of year when most people are on go! It's a cute shop with delicious baked goods. I purchased most of these as gifts so no pictures of the actual cookies but they are lightly sweetened, thin, and perfect for a midday pickup. The cheese straws were amazing-they were well seasoned, perfectly flavored, and crisp. I would definitely purchase again. read more

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We visited Wilkerson just before Christmas to get some Moravian cookies to give as gifts. They had free samples and all the flavors were absolutely delicious, my favorite was the buttered rum. They had some fantastic gift bundles with cookies and cheese straws. However, they had run out of the included cheese straws and allowed us to upgrade to a larger size for the same price, the staff were very friendly in making this change! Inside the store still seemed to be settling into their new location but that had some nice Christmas decorations and some very cool older kitchen scales and tables that made for great decorations! We will definitely visit again! read more

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Visiting the area from out of state and was on the hunt for something local. So glad I came across this place! Try the cookies! You might be thinking "How good can something so thin be?" Well, very freakin' good! They will let you sample the different options. These thin crispy bite of goodness would make an amazing addition to a gift basket or stocking stuffer. Everything we had was excellent and I'd try more but then I'd need to go buy a new wardrobe. read more

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Their cookies are addictive. I originally stopped by thanks to Ron W. suggestion to try out their cookies and have been back to restock. Honestly, I'm already planning to include these tasty treats in Christmas presents and have sent them as birthday's presents. You can order them online or visit their brick and mortar location on Robinson Road. But how do they make their cookies so thin? And how do they disappear so quickly? Those questions I cannot answer. But I can tell you that my favorite flavor is the butter rum and that you can do a taste test of their cookies prior to purchase so you can pick your favorite. They do sell other items too: cheese sticks and pastries, but I can't stop eating the cookies so I've never ventured out. I usually get the bags of cookies but they also sell fancier boxes that make for nice gifts. Large bags will run you $15.00 and regular bags are $11.00. This is not only a great product, but it's historically significant to Winston-Salem, you're supporting a local business and they make for a perfect gift. Highly recommend picking some up for yourself or to share! read more

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Ginger cookies were very good, along with cheese straws. Sugar cake was good also. But the taste was a little different from others that I've tried. read more

Just a great experience going there. Best sugar cake ever! The staff seems to actually have fun at work!

First time here, everything is delicious ,love everyone being so sweet amazing customer service definitely kid friendly very fun and worth it! Also very festive and cozy. read more

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Renée is an angel!!! My lifetime friend of 51yrs just lost her husband to ALS. She's down in Charleston SC. I wanted to bring something very special which was a Moravian sugar cake and a Devonshire cream coffee cake. I had called the more familiar store (not related) and they only have the Devonshire Cream at Christmas. I called Wilkerson Bakery which had them but was sold out. Renée said that they had a delivery due this afternoon and would call to see if the Devonshire Cream would be included. Yay! She called and said that with all the people involved it would be ready for pick up in about 1 hour !!! My sister and I have to drive the 6 hours drive first thing tomorrow morning to be there for her. My friend is originally from Winston-Salem and these are a HUGE comfort food for her and very special to her. Renée and everyone involved have given me a way to make my friend smile even when it will be hard to smile. I know that she wont be able to stop herself because of Renée and her cohorts. Don't waste your time going anywhere else. They are there for their customers that is a gift to everyone who walks through their door. Thank you Renée ! read more