Bakery items look good however I didn't get a good vibe from the place, no hello's when I walked in perusing through the baked goods. The place wasn't busy at all.
Robin Kendall
Met a friend for coffee and a treat Friday, May 30th. Charming and legit are the adjectives the first come to mind- it was charming to receive my cup of their standard coffee in a French press with a wooden/glass timer that was perfectly brewed at my table when the last grain of sand fell into the bottom of the glass timer-also charm galore in the nostalgia of the Historic James Pharmacy decor and presence in the sticky original glass and wooden double doors as you enter. Legit in the fresh doughnuts of the day selections along with all the confections sweet and savory you could dream up for a coffee date w a friend! My friend and I chose well: brown sugar pop tart, cranberry orange scone, and the savory egg and ham galette- Unexpectedly the big surprise for me was the VIDL wine selection that Kim herself took the time to tell me about. I selected the red that promised the best “funk” that natural wine lovers know and love. It lived up to its promise. Thank you Kim for your craft and love and sharing it generously with the folk in and around Hillsborough!
Brian Pelton
Phenomenal… Every single thing is delicious. I highly recommend the cinnamon apple fritter, quiche, bread and their pot-pies.
David Ganzel
A required staple in every small town’s downtown. A quaint, reliable, well crafted coffee shop. I was in Hillsborough for work and needed to hop on the WiFi to take care of some calls and emails. Walking in, it feels like it should with the smells of the bakery and espresso - the new pieces matching the old architecture. A young lady with a local college sweatshirt on behind the counter kindly waits for you to order anything from a french-press to the scratch made tarts. Not to mention that it’s conjoined with a bottle shop and meat market. I was able to eat a little bite and have some incredible coffee, then turn around and grab some donuts for the next morning, a craft beer 4-pack, and a couple packages of farm raised beef for the weekend on my way out. Honestly, it is not far off of 85 and well worth the stop even if you had no business being in Hillsborough. Thank you Kim’s for setting the standard and even raising the bar when it comes to local coffee shops. Every town needs one!
Joshua Milne5
I have to give a shout out to Kim and the cakes that she bakes. We reached out on Tuesday to order a cake and she was able to have it ready by Friday. It tasted amazing, like when you attend a wedding and have really amazing cake.
I want to support local businesses and I want to support them even more when they bake delicious cakes!
Evan Lister
Very good breakfast pastries.
Megan De Stefano
Absolutely amazing staff amazing service I tried the desserts and the press coffee EPICCCC I will be back again!!!
Pat Horton
Wedding Cake Delicious! We allowed the baker creative license in style with our color choices, the results were in the newer method of spoon sculpting. She did not disappoint. They also coordinated with the venue for delivery and set up.
Patty Culligan
We just moved to the area and have been to Kim’s Bake Shop a few times now. It has now become a staple in our house! Our little ones love when we go. The food is always delicious, including their gluten free options. I can’t even tell they are gluten free and are so good. Plus, their French press coffee is the absolute best! The staff has always been very friendly when we have gone in as well! So happy we found an amazing bakery 😄
Rachel Royce
I adore baking at home which is why I didn’t go into Kim’s Bake Shop at all, for years. But, OMG she knows how to bake! I have never tasted cookies or donuts made by a bakery that are as delicious as hers. Just for context, I’ve been to excellent bakeries in all the major cities in Europe, Canada, the U.S. My reason for posting is that I was invited to a toddler birthday party and was delighted by the adorable woodland fairy cake - flowers, mushrooms, magical looking wooden door, and astounded by the luscious taste. Kim baked it! My pictures cannot do it justice but here they are
I've tasted in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Cary, Mooresville, Durham, Carrboro, Hillsborou-well you get it.
#1 Boulted Bread #2 Kim’s Bake Shop #3 [ties between a few but I’ll just label a name that needs more love atm: A Little Gelato]
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barbara Grady
Everything I have tried at Kim's bakeshop is delicious. Just had the cream cheese bialy....sooooo good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darren Strickland
This place never disappoints! The coffee is great, pastry selection is incredible, and it all is so meticulous and perfect. Mixed in with the 'local' vibe the Nickel gives off next door, this is the place! Whether you sit with a French press and a fresh danish, or take a dozen donuts to go.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options are always marked!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Muffin, Doughnut, Quiche
Carolyn Gilbert
The cinnamon toast crunch cake was by far the best cake I've had in my life. Do yourself a favor and order one for your next special occasion. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie
The woman at the counter was outstanding, super friendly and welcoming. Food was great. Definitely recommend.
Vegetarian options: Large vegetarian menu, clearly labeled.
Dietary restrictions: They always have at least 1 gluten free option, and it’s always yummy! Can accommodate food allergies (nuts, gluten, etc)
Kid-friendliness: Kids get stickers and color pictures to hang on wall. Kids LOVE going to Kim’s!
Bakery items look good however I didn't get a good vibe from the place, no hello's when I walked in perusing through the baked goods. The place wasn't busy at all.
Met a friend for coffee and a treat Friday, May 30th. Charming and legit are the adjectives the first come to mind- it was charming to receive my cup of their standard coffee in a French press with a wooden/glass timer that was perfectly brewed at my table when the last grain of sand fell into the bottom of the glass timer-also charm galore in the nostalgia of the Historic James Pharmacy decor and presence in the sticky original glass and wooden double doors as you enter. Legit in the fresh doughnuts of the day selections along with all the confections sweet and savory you could dream up for a coffee date w a friend! My friend and I chose well: brown sugar pop tart, cranberry orange scone, and the savory egg and ham galette- Unexpectedly the big surprise for me was the VIDL wine selection that Kim herself took the time to tell me about. I selected the red that promised the best “funk” that natural wine lovers know and love. It lived up to its promise. Thank you Kim for your craft and love and sharing it generously with the folk in and around Hillsborough!
Phenomenal… Every single thing is delicious. I highly recommend the cinnamon apple fritter, quiche, bread and their pot-pies.
A required staple in every small town’s downtown. A quaint, reliable, well crafted coffee shop. I was in Hillsborough for work and needed to hop on the WiFi to take care of some calls and emails. Walking in, it feels like it should with the smells of the bakery and espresso - the new pieces matching the old architecture. A young lady with a local college sweatshirt on behind the counter kindly waits for you to order anything from a french-press to the scratch made tarts. Not to mention that it’s conjoined with a bottle shop and meat market. I was able to eat a little bite and have some incredible coffee, then turn around and grab some donuts for the next morning, a craft beer 4-pack, and a couple packages of farm raised beef for the weekend on my way out. Honestly, it is not far off of 85 and well worth the stop even if you had no business being in Hillsborough. Thank you Kim’s for setting the standard and even raising the bar when it comes to local coffee shops. Every town needs one!
I have to give a shout out to Kim and the cakes that she bakes. We reached out on Tuesday to order a cake and she was able to have it ready by Friday. It tasted amazing, like when you attend a wedding and have really amazing cake.
I want to support local businesses and I want to support them even more when they bake delicious cakes!
Very good breakfast pastries.
Absolutely amazing staff amazing service I tried the desserts and the press coffee EPICCCC I will be back again!!!
Wedding Cake
Delicious! We allowed the baker creative license in style with our color choices, the results were in the newer method of spoon sculpting. She did not disappoint. They also coordinated with the venue for delivery and set up.
We just moved to the area and have been to Kim’s Bake Shop a few times now. It has now become a staple in our house! Our little ones love when we go. The food is always delicious, including their gluten free options. I can’t even tell they are gluten free and are so good. Plus, their French press coffee is the absolute best! The staff has always been very friendly when we have gone in as well! So happy we found an amazing bakery 😄
I adore baking at home which is why I didn’t go into Kim’s Bake Shop at all, for years. But, OMG she knows how to bake! I have never tasted cookies or donuts made by a bakery that are as delicious as hers. Just for context, I’ve been to excellent bakeries in all the major cities in Europe, Canada, the U.S. My reason for posting is that I was invited to a toddler birthday party and was delighted by the adorable woodland fairy cake - flowers, mushrooms, magical looking wooden door, and astounded by the luscious taste. Kim baked it! My pictures cannot do it justice but here they are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birthday Cake, Doughnut
Restaurantji Recommends
I've tasted in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Cary, Mooresville, Durham, Carrboro, Hillsborou-well you get it.
#1 Boulted Bread
#2 Kim’s Bake Shop
#3 [ties between a few but I’ll just label a name that needs more love atm: A Little Gelato]
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything I have tried at Kim's bakeshop is delicious. Just had the cream cheese bialy....sooooo good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place never disappoints! The coffee is great, pastry selection is incredible, and it all is so meticulous and perfect. Mixed in with the 'local' vibe the Nickel gives off next door, this is the place! Whether you sit with a French press and a fresh danish, or take a dozen donuts to go.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options are always marked!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Muffin, Doughnut, Quiche
The cinnamon toast crunch cake was by far the best cake I've had in my life. Do yourself a favor and order one for your next special occasion. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The woman at the counter was outstanding, super friendly and welcoming. Food was great. Definitely recommend.
Vegetarian options: Large vegetarian menu, clearly labeled.
Dietary restrictions: They always have at least 1 gluten free option, and it’s always yummy! Can accommodate food allergies (nuts, gluten, etc)
Kid-friendliness: Kids get stickers and color pictures to hang on wall. Kids LOVE going to Kim’s!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Muffin, Doughnut, Carrot Cake, Quiche
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