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.“

“I pick up some of their cookies when I’m in the area. The cookies and cream and chocolate chip ones are delicious. Always fresh! The employee was not very friendly. He didn’t seem thrilled to be there. Maybe he was having a bad day. I will be back for the cookies!“

“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!“

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

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

“Usually don’t go out to bakery’s due to having a lack of selection I enjoy, this exceeded my expectations for such a small amount of options… if you’re from Mi they are like crumbl cookie but overall better flavors, taste way fresher, and cheaper then 99% of places I’ve been, if your local to LV KY they would be a great spot to get treats consistently, I am from mid Michigan and have saved this in my phone in case my work ever sends me near again :) 10/10 5star“

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

“best donut shop in Louisville“

“Traveling through the area and stopped to charge our Tesla. Hard to explain just how beautiful the whole experience was. It was mid to late afternoon and the staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly! Literally felt like the girl invited us into her kitchen and was excited to share their home and passion for baking. It's like we went in for baked goods and instead met love! These kind of experiences are few and far between!

Oh! And the review of the baked goods.... off the charts! I was so excited to see hummingbird cake which I have rarely found. I remember experiencing it as a teenager in my uncle's restaurant and absolutely loved it. And this was phenomenal. Also had a peach crumble, might not have the name quite right. Just the right level of sweetness with this light peach flavor spread throughout.

Hands down one of the best local bakery experiences I've ever had!“

“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.“

“Great breakfast and an excellent bourbon cookie!“

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

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

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

“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 ☺️“

“We bought a cake for my daughter’s birthday and they were amazing to work with. The cake was beautiful and tasted delicious. Everyone at the party went on and on about it. We will definitely be back!“

“I’ve had delicious pastries and the most amazing Jule Log from here, and the gift shop area is full of Scandi treasures! I’ll be back for another Jule Log!“

“Every city deserves a place like Glow Worm! It’s so rare to find a place that can be enjoyed equally by myself and my toddler and my big kid. I love working or meeting a friend here while enjoying bottomless coffee and one of the delicious baked goods. We’re a loyal Glow Worm family for life!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!! 🍩 🍩“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“Great Bakery“

“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!“

“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!“

“Irish Creme was amazing!!!“

“Best cupcakes I've ever ate.“

“So much easier on our emotions than visiting a shelter, so you can interact with the fur babies and relax until you reach a decision. Great coffee from Quill's Coffee and yummy snacks! Amazing volunteers who help to make the entire experience very relaxed and chill.“

“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.“

“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“

“Food is amazing! Must try.“

“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.“

“Best cookies I’ve ever tasted other than my mom’s.🥰🥰“

“Brittany at Fern Creek store was amazing. She was very helpful and professional and got us together for last minute treats for our son’s birthday!“

“Brittany at Fern Creek store was amazing. She was very helpful and professional and got us together for last minute treats for our son’s birthday!“

“You won't regret it! Delish!“

“Delicious cookies, great service.“

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

“Alimentos y servicios de excelencia. Recomendados 100%.“

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

“Our cake was perfect ! They were wonderful to work with“

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

“Have purchased many full-size bundt cakes for birthday parties. Presentation for birthday cakes is 10/10. The cakes are always delicious and fresh. My mother does not usually like sweets but she loves the bundlets, especially carrot cake. Wonderful staff! Love 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!“