Bakery counters in Jackson worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.

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Campbell's Bakery

Order Original iced tea cake, or a box of assorted petit fours for sharing

Campbell's Bakery in Fondren has served petit fours, layer cakes, and pound cakes from 1962 recipes, making it Jackson's most beloved neighbourhood bakery.

Broad Street Baking Company

Order Fresh cinnamon roll at opening, or the chocolate chip cookies still warm from the oven

Broad Street Baking Company makes cinnamon rolls, sourdough loaves, scones, chocolate chip cookies, and banana pudding cups from scratch since 1998.

Elvie's (Morning Pastries)

Order Seasonal morning pastry with a French press coffee, eaten at the marble bar

Elvie's morning pastry service brings Michelin Bib Gourmand quality to breakfast - croissants, house-made breads, and French pastries with espresso.

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Just Vanilla Bake Shop

Order Freshly baked croissant or seasonal pastry from the retail window; the morning case is the most complete

Just Vanilla Bake Shop at Duling Hall in Jackson's Fondren produces flaky croissants and Southern-inspired artisan pastries from well-sourced ingredients.

Donut Shop Downtown

  • ★ 3.7
  • Donut Shop
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Order A fresh glazed donut with drip coffee at opening, or the egg breakfast plate for a full morning start

Donut Shop Downtown is a weekday bakery on Capitol Street in Jackson serving fresh donuts, egg breakfasts, omelets, and lunch plates to downtown workers.

Beagle Bagel Cafe

Order Warm jalapeno cheddar bagel sandwich with house chicken salad, or ask about the turtle cake special

Beagle Bagel Cafe at Highland Village in Jackson has handmade bagels from jalapeno cheddar to cinnamon raisin, egg sandwiches, and rotating cakes since 1995.

Hen and Egg

Order Buttermilk biscuit with house sausage gravy at breakfast

Hen and Egg bakes buttermilk biscuits from scratch daily, serving them as breakfast sandwiches with the same Southern cooking philosophy as the main menu.

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