40 Best Bakeries in Columbia

“Let me just say, Saturday I made it my business to stop here after a trip to the State Fair. And although I live in Charlotte, please know that EVERY time I come to Columbia from now on, I WILL make a trip here! I ended up getting four different kinds of cake, and ALL of them were AH-MAZING!!! 10/10 I TOTALLY RECOMMEND!“

“First time visiting, was nice to have parking right beside the building and not have to negotiate parking on the street. Cute little bakery cafe in a brick strip mall. Few people having a coffee on the patio area. Everything looked so delicious! House made breads, cookies, cakes, and fresh brewed coffee. Will have to come back for lunch, the sandwiches looked so good. Grabbed a bunch of cookies for some client gifts and some lemon bars for me 😏. The staff was so friendly and helpful with all the different options they had freshly made that day. Will surely visit again!“

“Shout out to Ally & Eloise for making the baby shower for my first granddaughter perfect. The cake was absolutely gorgeouse, delish & admired by all the guest. Thank you ladies! I sent you a video of the dessert table so you can see how well your goodies looked with the theme. It’s in your email!“

“Yesterday I purchased the Seafood Spicy Bowl, today I’m still eating on it! It’s so full of flavor!!! It’s perfect for me especially because I do not eat pork . Every shrimp , crab meat , chicken, bell pepper, jalapeño, banana pepper , was on every dip ! My GLOORRYYY“

“Shout out to Ally & Eloise for making the baby shower for my first granddaughter perfect. The cake was absolutely gorgeouse, delish & admired by all the guest. Thank you ladies! I sent you a video of the dessert table so you can see how well your goodies looked with the theme. It’s in your email!“

“We stopped by for an Ube latte and plain Matcha (light ice). Both were fantastic, the Matcha was “milky”, but that was due to the light ice and the baristas helped add some more in despite us making the mistake. I love coffee and their espresso tastes fantastic, possibly the best I’ve had in Columbia.“

“My husband stopped by on his way home from work and raved about the customer services. He said that the owner was the sweetest woman ever! The cake was absolutely AMAZING!! The snickerdoodle hands down 100/10. I have never had anything like it before. I’m sure he will make this a regular stop on the way home. Support your local business and run to this place. You will not be disappointed.“

“The most wonderful bake shop in Columbia! No major celebration is complete without Silver Spoon!“

“The lady who treated us was So nice and she smiled the whole time and she even asked us if our cookie looked right just in case and she let me change a cookie and the cookies were amazing not baked to deal hard but not underbake to wear. They’re literally just cookie dough, but I do like how they have that cookie dough feeling.“

“Great place to grab lunch. The food is so good!!“

“Great variety of coffee drinks, baked goods, rolled ice cream, shakes and sandwiches. Great value and super nice staff“

“Great gluten free option!“

“Was in Elgin visiting my son and his family. We went down to Soda City and stumbled across the food truck. Couldn't get enough of these. My recommendation is this: If you are a Weight Watcher, STAY AWAY! Once you get started, you can't stop. We bought a dozen, all of them different. Wonderful texture, taste . . . They are the whole nine yards and then some. Friendly service included for free! I will truly miss them as I'm in Denver, CO, but will look forward to visiting them the next time I'm in the area.“

“On 10/4/25 we placed an order for our 11 yr old daughter (30 minis) to take to school for her BETA Club. To make a long story short the employee working that night didn't want to bake the cookies and tried to cancel the online order. Manager got involved after we left the store and promised the cookies to us the same night. Sent a family member to pick the cookies up since we don't live near the store. Thinking the cookies were lovely like they usually are she didn't check them. They looked raggedy and I guess that employee didn't like being forced to do her job. Contacted the manager with a picture of the mess & was directed back to the store. New day, new staff. I was greeted by Josie & Oliver who proved to be amazing young adults. They handled the situation like true professionals. I went in feeling let down and unappreciated as a customer. When I left I was happy and smiling. Thank you to the manager, Josie & Oliver for making right what was once wrong. To the female who tried to steal my joy & break the spirit of an 11 yr. old, customer service is an art form and you do not possess the skills required. Customer service is for those who care and obviously you don't. Hopefully the next time we visit Crumbl you won't be there because you definitely can not help me with anything.“

“I just had to share my amazing experience at Kudzu. They closed for the day. Thankfully, the staff was incredibly accommodating and kindly opened the store just for me!
It is rare to find this level of customer service, and it really made my day. I genuinely appreciate their willingness to go beyond to ensure I had what I needed. It will not be my last visit!
If you are in the area, I highly recommend checking them out; you will not be disappointed!
Thank you, Pam, for your exceptional service!“

“Awesome cakes !Just bought my daughter loves her birthday cake we've been going here for years .Never disappoint always a treat . Love Thier Pistachio poundcake , pineapple cake pineapple coconut“

“The food and service were impeccable!“

“I had attempted to eat here a few times but it was when school was in session in the line was out the door. Today was my lucky day. I came by just after the breakfast crush and was able to place my order to go. The staff was efficient and the owner made sure my order was correct. Hand's down, the very best cinnamon roll I've ever had. I'll definitely be back soon. Thank CRD for a great experience and fantastic food.“

“Kia made a cake for my son’s college graduation and it was DELICIOUS!!!! She’s super sweet too! 😊“

“I cannot tell you how much I love this place!! Their staff went above and beyond to help us with a last minute birthday cake order when our original one canceled day of our party ! It’s was absolutely delicious and was one of the most beautiful cakes I’ve ever seen! You’ve earned a lifelong customer 💕“

“Highly recommend the red velvet cake!“

“We have tried the personal and full size bundt cakes in chocolate, red velvet and marble. All have generous amounts of the amazing cream cheese icing which we absolutely love even though the cakes themselves are super moist and delicious enough to eat without icing. We kept them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and they were as delicious as the first day.“

“Love the variety of delicious cakes. There are options for any occasion.“

“Was just driving by and seen the bakery stopped in right before closing grab the blueberry lemon poundcake and pumpkin cookie, they were both to die for, but definitely going back“

“Love Lillian, her staff and her food! Always 5 ⭐️!!“

“Everything I’ve tried has been delicious! It’s tough finding sweet treats that plant based AND gluten free. Thank you for your delicious baking!“

“If you are in the mood for some delicious cheese cake and pastry then delightful taste buds bakery and catering is the place for that I promise you wouldn’t be disappointed I got a cheesecake for my birthday trust me it was the best so good I couldn’t resist it if I can give a 10 star I will i’m going to place an order right now“

“Delicious! I love this cheesecake and will go there often! Only regret is they need to open like a regular business sometimes these small business just work when they want to instead of thinking about customers!“

“This is my second time stopping pass the first time my cinnamon pretzel was hard as a rock. So today I go and get a lemonade it tasted like i was drinking wine. So i ask the young lady is it suppose to taste like wine. She had a nasty attitude bout it talking bout how she didn't have an complaints bout but if i wanted another it will cost 4 dollars. She got to be crazy. Never again.“

“The turtle brownie is absolutely amazing and the cupcakes are soo good. We drove 25 minutes and would definitely do it again. Can’t wait to try something else!“

“I had the pleasure of trying canal coffee for the first time yesterday and i’m so glad i did! First of all, the barista was super friendly and mega skilled! Best latte i’ve ever had! Great selection of flavors, not overly sweet, perfectly balanced. They even have a separate drive through for mobile pickups!! Highly recommend this shop! Can’t wait to try some of their non coffee options as well!“

“Absolutely AMAZING! I am very picky and critical about cakes. I have zero critiques and 100% will buy again!This was one of the best, if not the best, cake I’ve ever had!“

“We really enjoyed our girls brunch today. Food was great, came out quickly, and staff were very pleasant. We will return!“

“Lita's Treats has some of the best dessert in town. My personal favorites for the cupcakes are strawberry champagne and strawberry shortcake. The atmosphere is very warm and cozy, which is why I gave between four to five stars. However, the customer service could be better. I haven't had a negative encounter with any of the staff, but they don't make me feel welcome. From my experience, the ladies stare and wait for me to say what I want instead of, "Hello, welcome to Lita's. What would you like today?" They are friendly once you talk to them, but you have to begin the conversation. That would be my only complaint about Lita's, but I'd still recommend everyone come to this delicious dessert shop.“

“I ordered a cookie cake very last minute for myself today and the girl who was working there really went above and beyond for me! When I called to order, she said they were very busy and may not have time to make one to pickup the same day. I said she didn’t have to decorate it or anything, just a simple white border would be enough. She said that would be doable and it would be ready by today! I sent my parents to pick it up and when they came home I opened the box and saw it had been customized for me! The nice woman wrote a message for my birthday and iced some pretty flowers too!! She felt bad that it was so plain so she took the extra time to add more decorations! I wish they had gotten her name so I could shout out her awesomeness! Thank you so much to her!“

“Stopped by today and these pretzels are amazing. Bought 5 and I am seriously considering going back tomorrow. The pretzels were not too salty, seasoned just right and the chew was perfect. Do yourself a favor and stop by for something great.“

“We have tried the personal and full size bundt cakes in chocolate, red velvet and marble. All have generous amounts of the amazing cream cheese icing which we absolutely love even though the cakes themselves are super moist and delicious enough to eat without icing. We kept them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and they were as delicious as the first day.“

“I just want to offer a thank you to the gourmet shop for y'all's help today. My wife and I have eaten here for years and love it. So when it came time for our daughter's baptism this morning when we found out the Gourmet Shop offered a catering menu it became a no brainer for us. The catering options on a per head basis for 12 people were an incredible value. Our guests, many of whom do not live downtown now want to make it a point to visit the restaurant. Thank you again for making it easy for two parents of a 6 month old to throw a great party for our family.“