7 Irresistible Bakeries you must visit
This Guide is brought to you by Idle Hands Bread Company!
Cue the carbs and gluten (or gf).
We are already so passionate about bread, baked goods, pastries, and beyond but our recent binge of The Great British Baking Show has us craving all the carb and gluten goods. Here’s seven spots to get your fix.
Idle Hands Bread Company
This bakery is known for their bread but it’s impossible to go in for a loaf and not leave with an entire box of pastries, and homemade pizza dough. Idle Hands is passionate about the bread-making process and regularly looking to push the boundaries of bread science. Pick up a loaf at their shop to take home or visit several local restaurants carrying their goods. Their cases are stocked with fresh pastries featuring the latest from their market hauls. Looking for gluten-free or vegan options? They’ve got a case dedicated to these options too. Don’t forget the pizza dough.
Location: 407 Strawberry St, The Fan
Sugar + Twine
Coffee meets pastries at this little shop in Carytown offering delicious treats including dairy-free and gluten-free options. Cozy up to their small coffee bar or snag a seat to enjoy a cup of coffee and pastry including croissants, muffins, scones, and more. They also make breakfast sandwiches using housemade biscuits with toppings like egg, cheese, and sausage.
Location: 2928 West Cary Street, Carytown
Sub Rosa Bakery
Located in the historic neighborhood of Church Hill, Sub Rosa is a wood fired bakery and stone-milling operation popular among locals and beyond. You can grab a beautiful loaf of bread here or pastries including croissants, tarts, and quiche.
Location: 620 N. 25th St, Church Hill
WPA Bakery
You’ll always have a big selection at WPA Bakery! Step inside and you’ll find all sorts of treats including pies, cakes, caneles, muffins, and sticky buns plus breakfast sandwiches made to order. Seriously, it smells heavenly in there. If you need cakes and pies, they also accept special orders!
Location: 3414 Semmes Avenue, Southside
Red Cap Patisserie
Excite your palate with sweet and savory pastries at Red Cap! French and European inspired, you’ll have a tough time making a decision when you visit so we suggest you get both. You can also find them on Tuesdays at Birdhouse Farmers Market, Fridays at The Market at Capital Square, and Saturdays at St Stephen’s Farmers Market.
Location: 719 N. Meadow St, The Fan
Shyndigz Market & 2Go Cafe
Next door to Shyndigz lives their market and cafe carrying their entire menu to go with plenty of added specials. Beyond cakes, pies, bars and cookies, you can find take and bake options, ice cream, chocolate, party supplies and beyond. Add a homemade oatmeal cream pie to your order - you can thank us later.
Location: 1831 West Cary Street, The Fan
Whisk
Located downtown, Whisk serves Parisian style pastries and their chocolate chip cookies are some of the best in the city! This is also a great spot for coffee, lattes, and tea.
Location: 2100 E Main St, Downtown
Thanks to Idle Hands Bread Company for powering this guide!