Birmingham's bakeries run from old-line European patisserie to modern doughnut counters. Continental Bakery and Chez Lulu share a corner in Mountain Brook for croissants and rustic loaves, Bandit Patisserie and The Essential anchor the downtown scene, and Hero Doughnuts and Buns brings its brioche doughnuts to Homewood. The Pizitz Food Hall downtown also keeps a cluster of bakery counters under one roof.
Bakeries in Birmingham
7 bakery places in Birmingham we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Birmingham · Bakery across every city.
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Continental Bakery
- ★ 4.6
- $
- Mountain Brook
Order Continental sourdough loaf
Continental Bakery in English Village Mountain Brook is Carole Griffin's 1984 European bakery, with sourdough loaves, croissants and the Chez Lulu sibling.
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Bandit Patisserie
- ★ 4.6
- $
- Downtown Birmingham
Order Croissants and seasonal laminated pastries
Bandit Patisserie on 1st Avenue North downtown Birmingham is the 2013 French pastry counter in the Wooster Lofts with viennoiserie, choux buns and a coffee.
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Hero Doughnuts and Buns
- ★ 4.5
- $
- Homewood
Order Brioche cheeseburger
Hero Doughnuts and Buns on Central Avenue in Homewood Birmingham serves brioche doughnuts and burgers, with a Birmingham branch on 28th Avenue South.
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The Essential
- ★ 4.4
- $
- Downtown Birmingham
Order House sourdough loaf
The Essential bakery counter on First Avenue North downtown Birmingham bakes the house sourdough and pastries that anchor Kristen Hall and Victor King's cafe.
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The Pizitz Food Hall bakery counters
- ★ 4.2
- $
- Downtown Birmingham
Order Rotating bakery vendor counter
The Pizitz Food Hall on 2nd Avenue North downtown Birmingham hosts a rotating bakery counter alongside the ramen, poke, taco and Ethiopian vendors.
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Chez Lulu
- ★ 4.4
- $
- Mountain Brook
Order Bistro tarts
Chez Lulu on Cahaba Road English Village Mountain Brook bakes bistro tarts and pastries alongside Continental Bakery, both opened by Carole Griffin.
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Big Bad Breakfast
- ★ 4.3
- $
- Highway 280 Corridor
Order Buttermilk biscuit
Big Bad Breakfast on Highway 280 Birmingham bakes Southern-style biscuits to anchor the John Currence breakfast plate and the brunch line through Sundays.