50 Best Bakeries near St. Matthews

“We had the vegan pepperoni pizza today and had to try the red velvet cake, as well. Both were really good. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Louisville.“

“Mike was an absolute gem. BOUNCING between multiple orders, handling customers with ease and efficiency, and maintaining a bright smile through it all, Mike was the ONLY one there without a manager and did it all. The food was just what we needed after a long trip, and Michael was just the face we needed to see to continue down the road.“

“I had such a pleasant experience at a beginner-friendly cake decorating class with Bae’s Baekery! She hosted such a fun, entertaining, and exciting class where we were walked step-by-step through the process of decorating a cake. My friends and I were able to create beautiful and magical cakes with the help and guidance during the class! I’m so glad we chose to participate in this event and definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested!
I had such a kind interaction after the class, as well, that continues to prove that Bae’s Baekery has a strong passion for her business and her customers! Five stars from me.“

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

“Stopped in this morning by chance for coffee and pastries. Got the Cubano with a chocolate croissant and an almond croissant.🔥🔥“

“First time ever going to crumbl. Middletown was our pick and we are so glad. The ladies that were there were so very helpful and made us feel at ease not knowing what to order or even how beings it was our first time. Thank you Middletown crumbl your employees were amazing.“

“Amazing taste and customer service“

“best donut shop in Louisville“

“The staff is very friendly here and food has been amazing. I’m glad I got a chance to visit this bakery the sandwiches are delicious. Very reasonably priced for the food you get I’ll recommend this bakery to people for breakfast and lunch. Food was very fresh and delicious.“

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

“the store itself was a good store, my wife and i got the biscotti tres leches cake but we weren’t really happy with it this go around. it’s our favorite & one we always make sure to get but this time it didn’t have any moisture inside the cake, it was VERY dry. The only thing that had any moisture was the icing…. not the best trip treat wise but the store staff was really kind. I’ll be back just from staff experience.“

“Great cake slice and chai latte. Nice atmosphere and friendly barista.“

“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“

“Where to even begin?! This is more than an amazing play space and cafe; it’s a place where caregivers can actually get a much needed breather while kids are able to be kids in a safe space. Plus it’s a hub of activity. They are always offering new classes, camps and childcare options. My kiddo took an art class here that was 10/10. They also are very community-minded. They’ve hosted a pantry on-site and offer play days at significantly reduced cost. Amazing people. Amazing atmosphere. Highly recommended GlowWorm!“

“Absolutely delicious! The food and service were amazing. Definitely returning for more. Bonus: Alpha Gal friendly“

“We absolutely love Morgan! Our unique wedding cake and wide variety of flavors of cupcakes were a hit at our wedding!“

“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 ☺️“

“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!“

“Ordered a Halloween cake for my grand babies and it was the most beautiful, delicious cake. Excellent communication. Thank you for making their day special. photo in the comments“

“Great breakfast and an excellent bourbon cookie!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Ordered a smash cake and a sheet cake for our daughters first birthday. So glad we chose Sweets by Millie! From the beginning, the process was so easy and she understood exactly what I was picturing in my head. The pricing is upfront and matches the quality of cake you will receive. Definitely will be ordering again in the future!“

“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!“

“🔥This place has all the bells and whistles for a bakery! The staff is friendly, the space is spotless, and the food is delicious.“

“First time visiting. Drove from Shelbyville for our weekend donut date. Will definitely be returning soon. Very good donuts ❤️“

“She made a cookie cake for a Derby party and it was pretty & delicious! One of the best cookie cakes I have ever had and I cannot wait to order again!“

“Great Bakery“

“Stopped in on a whim today and I will definitely be back. Everything I got was absolutely fabulous!“

“Yum yum get you some!! 🍩 🍩“

“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.“

“Recently ordered some Arabic pastries that consisted of chicken. Some of them had cheese, and some had the thyme I highly recommend calling the day before and ordering exactly what you would like. They’re very tasty and very perfect for any gathering.“

“Delicious cookies, great service.“

“Kim was able to deliver my cake within such a short amount of time. But I was not prepared to receive such a gorgeous cake!! My friends were sooo happy with it and it tasted amazing. Highly recommend!!!“

“best 🍞 bread and much more 👌“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Tony did an amazing job on my wedding cake! The cake was delicious and he recreated my inspo pic perfectly.
Everything from scheduling the tasting to day of set up was a breeze. I highly recommend Tony at Heitzman and I will continue going there for other occasions!“

“The Bourbon Balls are so good and decadent!“

“I ordered some muffins from this sweet shop for an event, and they turned out absolutely incredible, outstanding! They were not only delicious but also beautifully made. The team was so kind and lovely to work with. Adorable place, highly recommended!“

“Christina's cakes are beautiful and so delicious! Her prices are the best around and she has tons of flavor options. She has made my son's birthday cake for years and we have loved it every time. Highly recommend!“

“Amazing cakes! So happy to finally have an Indiana location.“

“The custom cookies for a first birthday party both looked great and were delicious! Everyone was impressed with the number of unique designs. We are so happy with how the cookies turned out! Just wish I would have taken more pictures before they were gone.“

“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.“

“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!“