As far as quaint bakeries go, YUM is one of my top picks. If you didn't know it was there, you may miss it because it's off the beaten path on a side street in midtown near the Kansas City Art Institute. YUM has constantly been one of my favorite small batch bakeries in Kansas City and has gluten-free and vegan options sometimes in their case. One of my favorites of these is the sweet potato doughnut, a soft cake doughnut that tastes of fall. Another classic YUM does oh so good is a traditional lemon bar, in my opinion, the perfect summer picnic dessert. Theirs is true to its classic form with tart tangy lemon filling and powdery sugar laden top, jammy in the middle, and slightly crispy around the edges. It truly does "melt in your mouth" in the best way possible. The muffins here also are divine, not something I usually order at a bakery, but YUMs are plump and inviting. YUM is the perfect nostalgia trap (in a good way), and the interior is decorated with pie safes full of vintage cookie cutters as well as a cute fireplace on the other side of the bakery. It's pretty much a one woman show all around, and she's the bees knees! Protect this lovely local bakery at all costs! It made it through covid, and now it's been a tough year because of streetcar construction route so, if you've never been to YUM or almost forgot it existed like I almost did once u moved I urge you to stop by! Enjoy a homemade oatmeal cream pie that blows Debbie's out of the water. read more

This is my FAVORITE bakery in Kansas City. Such a lovely array of fresh baked goods and stellar customer service. Worth a visit for a tasty treat. read more

I've been following the owner's heroic efforts to reopen her business for awhile. Last week was the first time I've been able to visit. It's a beautiful shop with many places to sit and relax. The area is really nice too. All the baked items we tried were delicious. We had a lemon bar (my fav), a sweet potato donut, a chocolate chip cookie, a slice of banana bread, and a coconut macaroon. I would have preferred a touch more sweetness in some of the items, but that's just a preference. But everything was fresh, and you could taste the quality. The shop is extremely clean and there is a serve yourself water jug for easy access. I really like this shop, and I don't feel like they are price gouging you. Very good prices. I will definitely be back! read more

YUM - Bad picture, sorry about that.. but we ate these items FAST! DELICIOUS! - Bakeries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Solid place. They have a wide selection of goods. I got the banana bread which was good and well priced.

I don't have a cute photo to share, which is a shame because this shop is so charming. The owner is always kind, the baked goods are delicious and the vintage corner shop is the real treat. I am so happy to see that it is still around as I emerge from my Covid bubble. read more

After my boyfriend and I indulged in some great pizza from Topp'd, we continued to satisfy our taste buds by searching for some cupcakes. We attempted to hit up a couple of spots we found on Yelp on W 39th, but failed to find stores that were open. He and I were almost ready to just call it quits, when we spotted a little bakery called Yum. Too easy. When we stepped in, we were immediately engulfed in pastel colors, antiques, and a mouth-watering display of sweets. It took a solid 4 minutes before we were finally able to make our choices, but we ended up getting a green tea scone, and a white small donut with coffee glaze and chocolate sprinkles. The donut cake was so fresh and all of the flavors were amazing. I was the first to add the business to Yelp, first to review, and certainly going to be the first to go back and get another round! read more

YUM - Small vanilla donut with coffee twist. Too delicious. - Bakeries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

My boyfriend and I stumbled across this sweet little shop last weekend while were in town for a show. Dude. Dude. Everything we got was phenomenal. The lavender/Earl Grey cookies were perfect. I wish I had bought more for the drive back. The macaroon was sweet and crispy and magical. Excellent lemon bar. And the lavender lemonade was quite refreshing. None of the lavender items were too lavender-y or over-the-top. Everything had a perfect balance of flavors. I can't wait for our next KC trip now! read more

This is a cute little bakery in the Volker area. The mini bourbon bread pudding was delicious when warmed, it would be great with a whiskey sauce icing on it! The sweet potato "donut" (it was baked) was surprisingly good! It was very soft and moist with a delicate sweetness. The lemon cake was tasty as well: not too strong in the lemon (my personal preference) with a good crust in the bottom. Stop in and try some of their delights if your sweet tooth needs a fix :) read more

YUM - Bourbon Bread pudding muffin, baked sweet potato donut, lemon square - Bakeries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

We ordered Yum for pick up -again- last night but had their corn pizza for the first time. We will be adding that one every time we order now-it was so good. I just wish we had not eaten all of it with our 2 friends to have it for lunch today. Highly recommend that- and always their blueberry salad. You will not be disappointed!! Stephanie W read more

I love this cute little bakery - the treats are delicious and there are lots of neat little gifties to buy here as well. Selection is limited but carefully curated and everything I have gotten from here has been a hit - come check it out! read more

Cool place in what could be a killer spot, but was a tad underwhelmed by the choices on the day I went. This place is owned by a person who clearly loves what she does and takes great pride in it. There are some really cool antiques inside as well. When I go to the Nelson, I swing by here, but wish there was a bit more regularity in the items that are available. read more

The sweet potato donuts are the best morning treat in the world. I love this little bakery so much and the woman that runs it is super sweet. Having a small neighborhood bakery is a treasure. She recently added some sodas and teas to the menu and the natural flavors are delicious! Highly reccomend making a stop here. read more

Found this spot last week when looking for a place to park. Turns out I went to high school with the owner! Small world. I went back today to get treats for my co-workers. This bakery is fantastic. Ann makes some very interesting and delicious cookies, cupcakes, etc. I had a rosemary shortbread. Hadn't heard of that cookie flavor before but it works perfectly! Stop by and get an assorted box. You will not be disappointed! Good stuff! read more

Darling bakery with the VERY best blondie bar. Cannot recommend any more if you love blondies!

There is always something new going on in here! Such a cute little shop. The woman who runs it takes time to get to know regulars and people who live in the neighborhood, too! read more

Every single thing I've sampled from here is awesome. The banana bread is mmmmmmm.

The lady who runs the bakery is very nice! We were huge fans of the sweet potato donut and the coconut macaroon. My fiancé said it was the best coconut macaroon he had ever had! I've never had a sweet potato donut before - so unique and it was so moist and fluffy and tasty! We also ordered 2 peanut butter cookies and the chocolate chip cookie sandwich. We weren't fans of these two items. The peanut butter cookie was overcooked and not very sweet or peanut buttery. The chocolate chip cookie wasn't very sweet or chocolately either. We will definitely return for the coconut macaroon and sweet potato donut though! read more

Went here last week for a quick birthday lunch date with my husband, so of course there had to be cake involved. We ordered the chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting, the chai cupcake, and the earl gray cupcake. All three items were very dry. One of the cupcakes fell over when we placed the plate on the table and the icing fell off of the top in one chunk. We were able to pick it back up in its entirety and place it back on top because it was getting hard. The only good thing was the peanut butter frosting. We arrived excited to try this placed based on the Yelp reviews and left utterly disappointed. read more

This place is lovely. Carrot cake: A must. Moist and sweet. Pumpkin Cake: Delicious. Perfectly seasoned, moist, and tasty. read more

I first heard about Yum when my other half came home from working at the fire station to say An brought them donuts. We have been back more than a few times to say the least. It's a charming shop with delicious treats and she just couldn't be any nicer. We support our local businesses and look forward to many more visits to Yum! read more

I met Ann on my way to the museum and had a slice of banana bread. You could tell that she uses wholesome ingredients since that banana bread just melted in my mouth. After chatting with her awhile I told her I would return to buy some coconut macaroons after my museum visit. Well, I returned a few hours later and enjoyed the best macaroon in the world and hubby enjoyed a German chocolate bar. We live in Tampa and if I could take this bakery with me, I would. Ann keeps the place spotless and she even sells vintage ware. Her prices are very reasonable and the portions are perfect. You will not go wrong. Ps - thanks for the Scandinavian restaurant recommendation, the food was divine. Great meeting you Ann. read more

This bakery is in my neighborhood, I went in yesterday for a cookie for my friend's birthday, and came out with more than said cookie, because everything looked so good!! I am currently eating a piece of the best flourless chocolate cake that I have ever eaten, and I have had a lot of flourless chocolate cakes in my life to compare it to. It's so good that I literally might cry when I've finished it because it's all I want to eat, ever, and I'll have to wait a couple hours until they open for the day to go get another piece. The shop is SO CUTE, too! Very retro, they even sell some vintage bakeware/dishes/cookbooks, I just love this place!! read more

Without a doubt, my favorite KC bakery. An is friendly, kind, and completes each order with care. She has been involved in so many of our family's moments, from first birthdays to baby showers and everything in between. She selects her ingredients carefully--no artificial flavors or nonsense here! A must visit in the 39th street area. read more

Adorable bake shop. Love the 50's retro feel. The gal behind the counter was very friendly. I had the "Death by Chocolate" cupcake and the sweet potato doughnut. The cupcake bread was moist. Neither item blew my mind, but they were tasty. They only had 10 options (not including the tasty lavender lemonade) and usually when a menu is so short, I assume it's because each item is mind-blowing. I would come back and try other items, but probably not a doughnut or cupcake again. She had recommended the macaroons, I will probably try those next! read more

Cute is the word that comes to mind when I think of this place....cute and delicious. You won't find a massive selection of items here but what they do offer is both fresh and wonderful. This is the place I like to go to when I want to bring a special dessert home to have after a fancy Saturday night dinner at home. Definitely the kind of place I like to see on 39th Street and worth our support! read more

Maybe 5 stars is a stretch because I've only tried one thing, but the Oatmeal Cream Pie I experienced this afternoon may have really earned 6 or 7 stars! read more

Adorable shop! Ordered decorated cookies for a cheer squad picnic - wasn't sure what to request and An did a beautiful job coming up with a design. Lots of compliments and they were delicious! read more

Place is great. Owner is sweet and a nice person. Desserts were excellent. For example: I have been looking for a good lemon bar FOREVER....She has them, and they are great. Small charming place. I will be back for sure. read more

We ordered our wedding cake and an entire table of desserts from An a few weeks ago. She was sweet & helpful from the very beginning. She accommodated us by making special orders and helped with suggestions for new flavors. The cake, cupcakes, donuts, and cookies were devoured before we knew it! I would highly recommend Yum! read more