50 Best Bakeries near St. Matthews

“A Louisville staple! Everything here is delicious, and the people working behind the counter are always friendly and ready to offer suggestions. The thumbprint cookies and cheese straws are incredible. I hope everyone who visits Louisville stops to pick up a few treats!“

“This place is a small delight. I’ve been going here for years. Ordering online for pickup of an enter or pizza, or popping in for a deli item or desert, and I have never one been disappointed. The environment is super cute and radiates positivity and the staff is beyond stellar. The food is delicious. Absolutely iconic.“

“Truly the best bakery in Louisville!! Abigail and Griffen are the most personable and fun people, they always cater to your needs and give you the best result! Abigail ran a class for my friends and I and gave us the best experience! Cannot recommend this place enough!!“

“If you're looking for the ultimate cookie experience, Crumbl Cookies is hands down the best place to satisfy your sweet tooth! Every time I visit, the variety and freshness of their cookies blow me away, but what really sets this location apart is the outstanding customer service, particularly from Harper Elkins.

Harper truly exemplifies what exceptional service should be. From the moment you step in, her warm smile and upbeat personality instantly make you feel welcome. She goes above and beyond to make sure each customer not only gets exactly what they want but leaves happier than they arrived. Harper's attention to detail is impeccable, whether she’s recommending the best cookie of the week or ensuring that your order is prepared perfectly.

On my last visit, I was indecisive with all the delicious options, but Harper’s in-depth knowledge of the flavors made my choice so much easier. She described each one with such passion and precision that I couldn’t resist trying a few more than I’d planned. And she was right—they were phenomenal!

In a world where customer service can often feel rushed or impersonal, Harper Elkins stands out as a true gem. Crumbl Cookies is already amazing on its own, but with Harper on their team, it’s a five-star experience every time. Can’t wait to go back!“

“best donut shop in Louisville“

“Love ❤️ her sweet potato pies! And warm environment…..“

“lovely place desserts are delicious I hope to return I recommend it 👌“

“yesss service was so great!!! My pastry was so delicious I will definitely be back all spring and summer“

“I am 62 years old. I have eaten (and baked) a LOT of cookies in my life. Everything I have had here has been delicious. BUT the frosted maple brown butter is the BEST cookie I have ever tasted, no question“

“The maple square was amazing, and the service was fast but no one acknowledged me until they were handing me the food. Not a big deal but a simple wave would've made me feel more comfortable as it was my very first time in a Crumbl store.
That and how busy they were didn't help the atmosphere. I mean yay. You're busy. But it was a small area with 2 other people waiting and workers working their butt's off. Not a great atmosphere.“

“Very delicious homemade style cookies. I got them online and shipping was fast. Would buy again. Highly recommended.“

“Great for coffee!!! Don't order Philly cheese, very small, meat tough, not hot, roll not fresh or warm. Worst Philly cheese ever. $10“

“Amazing place with great coffee, super friendly staff & outstanding pastry. Honestly, the staff is so nice it's incredible. The macaroons ate divine. The kolaches are incredible. The short rib bun is perfect for a grab & go lunch. I never regret stopping.“

“This place is amazing! It’s a hidden gem for sure. I recently located here from Ohio and I’ve grown up with European food like Cevappi and luckily enough I looked into this place after my work bought some of their pastries for breakfast and they were jaw dropping! I instantly could tell this place was all homemade amazing food. I searched their menu after tasting their delightful pastries and saw they had Cevappi and I knew I had to try it. The smell of the homemade bread is so filling and made me so happy. The Cevappi are soooo good with the onion and the homemade sauce with dill is so buttery and garlic. Definitely will be going back for more ☺️“

“What one of our team members said: "We love Glow Worm!! The expansive indoor area keeps my son busy for the entire play session and is always so clean. The food, drinks, and coffee offered are amazing on flavor that extend beyond a typical kids' snack. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and now I look forward to a cold or bad weather day so we can go back to play!"“

“This place is delicious. The hazelnut pain at chocolat almost made me cry. Sandwich not pictured because I destroyed every last bit. Don’t forget to get a fresh baguette to go!“

“Blu Bakery created an exact replica of the cake picture I sent! Also helped me out with delivery and pickup as we are from out of state and birthday girl was there visiting for the birthday! They had quick communications with me and professionalism. Customer service was A+ and I can’t wait to come down and order more goodies from them!“

“It was excellent! Highly recommend you check it out!“

“This place has just about everything! Sandwiches, coffees, teas, boba, Ramen bowls, Pho, burgers, subs, even specialty corn dogs, and amazing bakery items! Super nice people and everything was great tasting and good serving amounts, all for a decent price in my opinion. Also was playing nice music and had nice decor. Can't wait to go back!“

“Highly recommend! We will definitely be ordering again!“

“Working with this baker, she was amazing. Made our custom design come to life. Picking a flavor was so hard because her flavors were so yummy. Our top is strawberry, middle is bailey's and bottom is strawberry. This fed enough ppl plus more with us saving our top cake. We estimated 75 people when ordering. She arrived on time and the cake was just gorgeous.“

“By far one of the best bakeries in the US. Chef Jackie is exceptionally talented and everything she creates is delicious. The staff is wonderful as well.“

“The BouCake was a major hit. It was beautiful and delicious! It wasn't only dessert; it was also a conversation piece. Immediately, I was asked by multiple people where I got it. Thank you, Kim, for a beautiful dessert.“

“Yum yum get you some!! 🍩 🍩“

“The baristas are friendly, the coffee is strong, and the pastries are scrumptious! It’s a great place to work (free wi-fi for customers) or relax and read. Great atmosphere!“

“Went into Smor for the first time today and got the BEST gummy candies and pastries. My husband is already planning our next visit :)“

“Irish Creme was amazing!!!“

“I love crumble! Its always clean and the cookies are great. Sometimes i wish they didnt change weekly tho

Parking: I always find parking close to the building

Wheelchair accessibility: Not a lot of wheelchair accessibility“

“On the recommendations from U of L hospital staff we stopped by here for local donuts and coffee. I couldn't recommend this place more, great donuts and better staff. They appreciate and take care of first responders! Thank y'all so much!“

“Amazing and delicious bridal cake and cupcakes from Sweets By Millie. I ordered two months ago for my sister Kentucky Derby Themed Bridal Party this past weekend. The online ordering process was easy. My sister loves carrot cake w/ bourbon buttercream and said everything tasted moist. You will not be disappointed by Sweets by Millie. Thanks again!“

“Over the weekend I placed an order for a half sheet cake for my daughter’s baptism at the Highlands Pie Kitchen. When I picked it up I was absolutely SHOCKED at how bad the quality was. The writing was in print, and there were no decorative roses at all. I immediately called the Pie Kitchen in Fern Creek & asked if their baker had better penmanship and could fix the cake and they were working on my cake within 10 minutes. Their amazing baker Lance spent 45 minutes of his time redoing the cake and made it beautiful!!! I cannot thank the workers and Lance at the Fern Creek location enough for saving the day!“

“Best place I been working here since 2008 and if any customer have any issues always try to understand that if you came to the store with a complaint we are willing to help and get it resolved and the guy that said that he found blood on the pita if you came back we would of helped you understand that wasn’t blood but it was sauce from the muhammara (pizza)That we make in the same oven. Thanks for all the people that visited and will visit we welcome you all. Thanks again my name Mohammad if you guys need any help I be in alwatan“

“We had so much fun stopping in for a visit after my sons’ archery tournament this weekend! PLEASE! If you ever consider expanding think of Ashland, Ky! ❤️“

“The orange juice cake is unreal!! So delicious“

“Food is amazing! Must try.“

“Great Bakery“

“Great place to get your food truck business up and running or to optimize your current operation! Super folks to deal with too!“

“Beautiful restaurant! So chic and comfy. Quick service. Everything in here is so tasty! I had something from the bakery, a Korean sandwich and black coffee, and everything was extremely delicious. We were having the time of our life and accidentally broke a cup, I was so ashamed, but someone from the staff was so kind and comprehensive. If I could, I'd be in here every day and try out all the menu.“

“Obsessed with the Strawberry butter cake. Absolute perfection.“

“Best cupcakes I've ever ate.“

“Over the weekend I placed an order for a half sheet cake for my daughter’s baptism at the Highlands Pie Kitchen. When I picked it up I was absolutely SHOCKED at how bad the quality was. The writing was in print, and there were no decorative roses at all. I immediately called the Pie Kitchen in Fern Creek & asked if their baker had better penmanship and could fix the cake and they were working on my cake within 10 minutes. Their amazing baker Lance spent 45 minutes of his time redoing the cake and made it beautiful!!! I cannot thank the workers and Lance at the Fern Creek location enough for saving the day!“

“Excellent food. The pork today was crazy good. Actually we tried all 3 meats and they were all great. Tres Leche is always good. If you like Cuban food or Argentinian then you should definitely try this place“

“We had a custom cake made for our daughter’s birthday party, and it literally became the showstopper of the party. Dara matched the icing colors to the invitations we had, and everyone kept complimenting how fancy it looked. Then when we ate it everyone gushed how great it tasted. 11/10 I will definitely be hitting her up for more cakes!“

“Some of the best to go cake in Louisville! Hands-down, love the Bundtinis. Their cake is delicious, moist, chilled and can be customized for any party type. We have used them for several occasions including birthdays, showers, holidays and have even used Nothing Bundt Cakes for our rehearsal dinner. They are always a hit!

NOTE: They have a great gluten free cake!“

“You won't regret it! Delish!“

“Sooooo good!!! definitely my new favorite Boba place!“

“Dear Jeff's Donuts. I regret to inform you, I can only give you five stars, just know you deserve every single star in the sky. I hope this letter finds you well. The day is Friday. January the 10th, year 2025. Today, Brooklyn and I decided to get donuts for us and the kids, as she wanted to start preparing the chili early. Dunkin’ Donuts was closed, and the order promptly canceled. We debated on making homemade donuts for a short time, before deciding to venture out and try something different. There you were. Shining like a lighthouse in a dark, foggy sea of plain looking donuts. It’s beacon of light piercing through the veil of confusion and blandness. The chaos of ordinary cookie cutter style donuts, never stood no chance, really. Upon inspecting the diverse list of offerings, something caught my eye. The Cherry Dream Long John. I must admit, I was hesitant at first. Cherry is something many do wrong. Alas, I could not resist my own curiosity. The craving for proper cherry took over and consumed my ability to control my impulse. I added everyone’s order, and sent forth the courier of deliciousness promptly to your location. I had to have it, and I had to have it now. A short time later, the courier arrived, carry what was quite possibly the biggest donut box I’d ever seen. It was then, at that very moment, I knew deep inside of me that these truly were going to be no ordinary donuts. I quickly flayed the tree pulp and adhesive bondage from the chest of donuts, with the utmost anticipation. Not knowing truly what to expect, but having the highest of hopes. I opened it with the utmost care. At first glimpse, I was overwhelmed. I immediately closed the box in disbelief and looked at Brooklyn. She understood from my expression, that this indeed, was no ordinary box of donuts from no ordinary donut shop. It took a second, but after the shock and excitement faded, I re-opened the chest of delight, and we handed them out. The kids got chocolate frosted sprinkle donuts, which were absolute behemoths. You could tell, they were iced in all of their glory and size, with care and intent. Brooklyn withdrew her blueberry donut. She was pleased. Then it was left to me. I picked up my Cherry Dream donut, and stared at it for a minute. Marveled by its creamy, fresh and delicious appeal. Almost entranced by the faint smell of cherry and freshly cooked dough. I tried my first bite, and immediately knew not many would follow, as I couldn’t contain myself. It was perfect. From the creamy, fresh soft icing, that was a perfectly balanced flavor profile of cherry. Not the overwhelming fake cherry that becomes too much to bear after the first few bites. The sweet, delicate taste of cherry done right. Just enough to leave you craving more. It was that profile, mixed with a soft, fresh, airy dough that had such perfectly placed and crafted air pockets inside that it couldn’t possibly have any other explanation than god himself, wanted them to be there. Alas, I had acquired the perfect cherry donut. Jeff, from my heart to yours. To you, and your crew of artesian donut crafters as well, I’d like to say thank you. Thank you for this experience that has filled me with so much joy. Thank you for these children, being able to experience what a TRUE donut, really is, in all of its glory. I could not recommend Jeff’s donuts enough. I must abruptly end this, and I am sorry. There is now a strawberry donut calling my name. I cannot refuse its calling. I cannot ignore its voice, like a siren in the sea. I cannot ignore its succulent temptation. I must indulge.“

“Delicious cookies, great service.“

“Support a locally owned and operated bakery. The best tres leches cake I’ve ever had! Made from scratch and with love. They also have amazing tortilla chips. Do yourself a favor and go check it out! You won’t be disappointed!“