European-style crusty breads, crème-filled or plain croissants, tartlets and other tasty Continental treats tempt from glass cases. The small shop and outside walk are filled with eclectic furniture. You can sip strong coffee, teas or juices while watching passersby along the main route through the English Village district of upscale Mountain Brook. Light sandwiches and salads are also available. Continental Bakery is a popular Sunday morning destination, but commuters also stack their pricey autos along the street on weekdays, dashing in for a morning bite. The same proprietors operate the French restaurant Chez Lulu next door.
K & J's Elegant Pastries is a custom cake shop that specializes in custom cakes for all occasions. While offering many other sweet treats such as cupcakes, pastries, cookies and so much more, we pride ourselves on our unique designs that are custom made for you to order. We bake with the freshest ingredients and offer the best quality product for the best price. We are committed to creating the best cakes that will definitely make your event unforgettable.
Hand crafting the best bread in Birmingham, Alabama
The cafe opened its doors to public in the year 2013. They serve tasty handmade donuts and other baked goodies along with coffee in a relaxed atmosphere. Try their peach fritter which is very popular and has been named as the must try donut in the state of Alabama. They also serve beignets every Saturday. Since their opening they have received several accolades and the cafe is an ideal place to drop by enjoy a quick snack with your friends, or meet someone for business, or simply sit down with your laptop and use their free WiFi while you enjoy their baked treats.
Edgar's Bakery and Cafe has been Birmingham's premier bakery since 1998, founded by Terry and Dottie Smith right here in Alabama. We're best known for our signature Strawberry Cake — a Southern classic with fresh strawberry cream cheese frosting that has been named Alabama's best by Birmingham Magazine, Alabama Magazine, and Taste of the South. We bake custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, graduations, and every celebration in between, with flavors including Red Velvet, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Orange Dreamsicle, and Caramel. Beyond cakes, we serve a full gourmet breakfast and lunch menu — fresh quiche, cinnamon rolls, petit fours, the Sonoma Chicken Salad sandwich, and our beloved Milky Way latte. Catering trays available for corporate events and group orders. • Strawberry Cake • Custom Cakes • Wedding Cakes • Birthday Cakes • Red Velvet Cake • Caramel Cake • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake • Orange Dreamsicle Cake • Cupcakes • Cinnamon Rolls • Fresh Pastries • Quiche • Gourmet Breakfast • Lunch • Scratch-Made Sandwiches • Petit Fours • Milky Way Latte • Catering • Breakfast Sandwiches • Chicken Salad Sandwich • House-Baked Breads • Coffee • Brunch
Magic Muffins Only Bakes Muffins, Tops, Biscuits 1 Time Daily (Except Sunday Closed). Get their early for the best selection (between 7-8:30), early bird gets the worm.
Edgar's Bakery Downtown is your weekday morning and lunch destination in the heart of Birmingham's Financial District. We open at 7 AM Monday through Friday with fresh-baked pastries, cinnamon rolls, quiche, and scratch-made breakfast items to start your workday right. At lunch, choose from our signature made-to-order sandwiches on house-baked breads, including the Sonoma Chicken Salad and classic favorites. And yes — we have the cake. Pick up a slice of our famous Strawberry Cake or Red Velvet by the slice. Custom whole cake orders also available for office parties, client events, and celebrations. Alabama's best bakery, right downtown. • Strawberry Cake • Cake by the Slice • Red Velvet Cake • Custom Cakes • Birthday Cakes • Cinnamon Rolls • Fresh Pastries • Quiche • Weekday Breakfast • Downtown Lunch • Scratch-Made Sandwiches • Chicken Salad Sandwich • Petit Fours • Office Catering • Corporate Catering • Coffee • House-Baked Breads
