Baker's Sweets Bistro & Bakery

Sumter is my favorite location for something sweet and coffee! Better than Starbucks and better made from scratch quality. It’s a lot more busy than Lake City location but more sweets to choose from. There are too many good things to mention on the menu but my favorites are Fried Green Tomatoes, Shrimp and Grits (their grits are AMAZING and so creamy!) and soup and sandwich.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always love stopping here! Their coffee is amazing and I've had their breakfast a couple times. They have a bakery and coffee to go area and a sit down restaurant area 😊

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I CAME IN THE OTHER DAY AND NIKKIA HELPED ME AND SHE WAS THE BEST! GIVE HER A RAISE!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We visited Baker Sweets in Sumter a few days ago, and I left feeling quite shocked and disappointed — I genuinely didn’t expect to feel ripped off at a place that otherwise seems so nice.

I ordered the Tuscany Chicken Sandwich menu, which is advertised at $15 with a side of fries. I asked our waitress if I could upgrade the included fries to the rosemary truffle fries, and she said yes — but she never mentioned what the “upgrade” would actually cost. I assumed it would be a small upcharge (maybe $1–2), since that’s what most restaurants do when you switch the included side for something else.

When the bill came, though, the sandwich was charged at $21, and I was told that “upgrading” actually means ordering a whole new portion of truffle fries for $6 extra, because they’re a larger size. That explanation only came after I questioned the bill.

So, I ended up being charged for the side that was already included (but not served) plus a full extra portion of fries.

To clarify:
– If I’m truly upgrading, then I should receive just the truffle fries, with a small upcharge on top of the menu price (and not pay for the included fries I didn’t get).
– But if Baker Sweets doesn’t offer upgrades and only allows ordering a separate portion, that’s fine too — as long as the server explains it clearly before confirming the order, and I still receive the original fries that come with the menu.

Unfortunately, neither of those things happened, and it felt misleading. I hope management reviews this and offers a correction or refund, because this experience left a sour note after what could have been an enjoyable lunch.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

I know what home made cakes versus boxed cake mix and can frosting tastes like and let me tell you we are being tricked . The frosting is not home made none of it. You can taste the can frosting especially on the carrot cake . The cakes are not so great . I would actually look into another bakery . But just bakeries are going the cheaper route and doing boxed cake mixes and only adding 1 or 2 ingredients to make you think it’s hone made . Trust me save your money and buy your own boxed cake mix and bake it yourself at home because that’s what you are paying for any way.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Great local food and desserts.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Muffins are fresh and delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always a good meal and the desserts are to die for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was delicious 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love this place. The food is great Everytime and the wait staff are always friendly and helpful with the menu. We always have a late lunch and then get a bakery treat to take home. Today our food was great. Chicken salad is always very good and I like to splurge on the truffle fries. They are always hot and crispy. Today my treat was an apple cider cinnamon macaron. My goodness. All I can say is go get you a couple while they are the special

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Drop by to try their potatoes soup and grill Club sandwich..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My first time there was to order a cake, but everything was so good that I've been visiting a least twice a week. Great atmosphere and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Be careful when ordering for fundraisers. You may not get your order and no refund also you may be offered half of what you paid for. I won't shop there ever again.

I've gotten several cakes from here, had coffee, and some lunch. Definitely a favorite spot in Sumter. It is so good... My favorite is their strawberry cake... 🥰

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5