50 Best Bakeries in Nashville

“Everything hit the spot all the way down to the service. Very friendly and a great start to the day.“

“Best pastries in town! Only regret we didn’t order more.“

“Our favorite bagels & coffee in Nashville!“

“Delicious and worth every penny!!“

“Not only did I feel 100% safe eating with celiac but they had some of the most amazing biscuits I've ever had! We will be visiting every time we come to Nashville 🫶🏻“

“Me and my wife have never been there and happened to step in and enjoyed the donuts more than we probably should’ve. 😂 Great place to grab a quick bite!“

“We are breakfast here this morning, the food was amazing, and our waiter Chase was the best!“

“What can I say to express my satisfaction. 5 stars is not enough. I don’t live around here, and while in town, came for a small morning snack. I don’t like cream cheese unless it’s on a plain bagel (not toasted) and it can only be Philadelphia brand. Weird, I know, but that’s just how it is for me.
They make their cream cheese in house so I thought I’d give it a try.
And let me tell you the experience I had was ✨incredible✨
I tried a small bite first.

The realization: Wasn’t bad… was actually good! First thought was there wasn’t a single thing bad about it. I added more on my bagel.

The acceptance: With every bite, I tasted another reason why this was the best cream cheese I had ever had (coming from a person who doesn’t like cream cheese). First it melts in your mouth like whipped butter on a roll, then it graces your tastebuds like a flower blesses your sense of smell and gives this delicate but well rounded premium cream cheese flavor.

The second realization: Before I could even get through a few bites I was overcome with the fact that this cream cheese was the answer to my original dislike of the food. I was falling in love. But as I mentioned, I don’t live anywhere near here. When I tell you, tears started welling up in my eyes that this was likely the last time I would get to eat this creamy miracle. I was straight up CRYING IN MY CAR. Full streams now and I couldn’t stop laughing at myself for getting so emotional over food.
I’ve never gotten emotional over food like this before. Maybe it’s the pregnancy hormones, but I like to believe that this bagel place just knows that to make good food, you have to start with high quality ingredients. Oof that sounds like a corporate slogan. *cringe* But I can’t think of better words to describe what’s going on in there when they make their food. Anyways….

TLDR: get the cream cheese. I laughed, I cried, I wish I lived next to this place so I could get fat off their from-scratch bagels. 10/10 would recommend.“

“Most wonderful donut I’ve ever had in my life - best food memory of our visit!“

“The staff greeted us immediately and was very friendly. We got our questions answered quickly and served our cakes quickly. Love coming here for the friendly and great service. The food is always fresh and delicious. If have never been here, I highly recommend it.“

“My 1st visit to FatBelly and it definitely will not be my last! The staff was so friendly! Honestly, the food could have sucked and I'd go back just because of the staff ha! Got myself a G-Netty and sweet pretzel treat. The sandwich....UHmazing! Haven't tried my treat yet. But, I can't imagine it won't be as UHmazing as the sammie. Thanks for being super fantastic FatBellys!!! You've got a new *fan*!“

“Rhubarb pie! Rhubarb pie! Bacon, baguette sandwiches!“

“Doctor Agbomian is 100% guaranteed for Herbal Medication believe me. He is the best, He send me Herbs with the help of Dhl delivery service the delivery it to my doorstep at home. And I started to used the medicine and believe me I got cured from HSV type 1 within 14 days all thanks to Dr Agbomian Medication that cured me from the disease.“

“Tiffany, was wonderful with answering all my questions. I was in search for the perfect Grooms cake for my brother’s wedding. Everyone loved how realistic it looked!! Baked in Nashville did an excellent job in adding all the details that I wanted - to look exactly like the hat I bought for my brother!! It tasted amazing too!! It was exactly whst I wanted for my brother! I cannot recommend this place enough!! A+++“

“Let’s be honest, these are the best cookies around…sure, maybe you’ve once tasted a better cookie in your life. Or maybe there’s other flavors you prefer in juxtaposition to these kooky cookies. But, if I had to take a punch to get a single cookie from HiFi, well that would be the price. As a Nashville native that no longer lives within city limits, I specifically drudge through 4hrs round trip traffic from east TN just to get a couple boxes of cookies every few months. They freeze well and toast up great. They’re great fresh. And the seasonal offerings always have at least 1 that costs me 3hrs on the row machine. Buy a box and if you hate them, your friends won’t.“

“It has been 3 years since I’ve had 5 daughters doughnuts since I happened upon them by chance the last time we visited Nashville. And ever since that first bite of the King Kong I’ve never stopped thinking about them. Every person who asks me about places to go to in Nashville I tell them to come here first and as many times as they can during their trip as the doughnuts are THAT good. Even my Lyft driver was envious he was dropping me off here. This site is a bit smaller but the quality is not diminished at all. I just tired the February seasonal Tiramisu and it was perfect! Espresso and chocolate dusted exterior and this pillowy airy chew with a rich cream inside. I don’t know how they do it but it’s always the best!“

“Todo el pan ,flan ,pastel est bien sabroso me encanta“

“Fantastic staff. wonderful coffee. Best place to grab an expresso on hotel row.“

“Happened to drive by this place while heading home from Nashville! Pup approves 🐶 The smell alone will have you sold. Fresh baked cookies of all unique flavors. Build your own ice cream sandwiches 🤤 😍. Will definitely return. Kids LOVED the variety“

“What can you say about Mattheessens? This is the best cookie place in the entire world! Was it the alcohol.... maybe, was it because the cookies are as big as your head..... potentially, was it because the cookies are fresh and absolutely delicious.... definintely!!!! If you are in the Nashville area this is, in my opinion, a place you have to stop at!“

“Such good bagels. Yummy. Go early because they can run out by 11am. They are that good.“

“So no one made contact with me when I came in, the store was kinda dirty looking, the cookies had very poor presentation. Whoever owns that store needs to dress up as someone else and check there store out. The employees are not very friendly at all!!“

“Absolutely awesome Biscuits. Vegan but you would never know the difference. Opening soon. Go check them out.“

“We are breakfast here this morning, the food was amazing, and our waiter Chase was the best!“

“I love it all. The Donut Den is an adorable, cleverly styled, gathering place with the ambiance of an old school diner! Owner, Dr. Fox, is the kindest man in all the land. His love for our community is baked into everything he, and now his son, put in their beautiful colorful cases. The Apple fritter is amazing🤩 Children seem to favor the sprinkles. But, the glazed donuts and donut holes are my fav. The team behind the counter is fun, and welcoming, contributing to this important Green Hills institution❣️“

“The BEST ! =all natural, NO preservatives- & ALL Butter & not vegetable oils or lard!“

“Pastry Perfection this is definitely the place to indulge if you’re craving French pastry. Croissant, baguettes, tarts, and so much more. The King cream doughnut is a dangerous piece of work. Even though Paris baguette is a chain of restaurants don’t let that dissuade you from trying their pastries. Their standards are incredibly high..“

“We visited Baby Chan for lunch after loving the restaurant Kisser. We were so pleased with our experience and the food! My first recommendation would be to get a reservation unless you just want to grab pastries and coffee at the walk up. We started our meal with the taro Swiss cake roll and it changed my life. It tasted like eating a taro milk tea, which I love! It was lightly sweetened and had a very strong taro flavor (in a good way)! We also ordered the Arnold Palmer’s which are green tea and yuzu lemonade. Yum! For entrees, my husband got the salmon chirashi and I had the crab soba! My husband loved his dish and raved about the salmon to rice to roe ratio. They did not skimp on the good stuff! His only qualm was he wanted a little more spice so he used some of my wasabi. I also loved my dish, which I had great flavor and was fun to eat. Would definitely recommend Baby Chan!“

“This team was absolutely amazing!! We got a custom cake turned over in an hour and a half! I gave the team some ideas of how I wanted it to look, but gave them a lot of creativity’s and freedoms to work with the design and I couldn’t have pictured it any more perfect. The price was absolutely reasonable. I would definitely order again!“

“Most delicious cakes in town! Highly recommend! Dessert Designs sets the bar high“

“a must do when in nashville! you will not be disappointed . the absolute freshest most delicious food ever! everything we ordered was tremendously delicious! service was spot on! and the plant room divider and Decor was so inviting, relaxing and friendly. a thousand stars buttermilk ranch!“

“I bought my first order of Baklava from my cousin this weekend. While I initially made the purchase to help out my cousin in her new business, I was literally blown away by the quality. We come from a Greek family, so Baklava was a staple dessert growing up. Never in my life have I tasted a Greek dessert that came even close. After the first bite, I literally had to sit back in my chair, close my eyes, and meditate on how fricken' awesome this pastry was. Can't wait for my next order!“

“I love the bread from Great Harvest Bakery. I like to go early and get unsliced loaves fresh out of the oven. It reminds me of my childhood in the Caribbean. You have to try their halla and spinach-feta bread. They are delicious. You can tell that the ingredients are quality. The bread stays fresh and the employees will give you extra bags for freezing if you need it. They are very friendly. Always a great experience.“

“Their potato salad, pastasalad, and chicken salad are all delicious. So is the coffee drinks and panines. The staff is friendly. I highly recommend.“

“Such a pleasant experience. Stopped by for the first time today, I didn't get the cashier's name but she was incredibly warm, friendly, and accommodating. Everything is made from scratch even the butter has a unique history to it. I tried the cream cheese pastry and it was crispy, flaky, and buttery - delicious :)“

“I had the strawberry cake at Sperrys in Belle Meade… true strawberry cake is not pink, this cake is not pink. I had the cake with my cocktail and it was the perfect combo!! From one baker to another Ann knows her s***** ?“

“When we entered Stompin' Grounds for our Father's Day brunch we were greeted by Ha and let me tell you...that was the most energetic and happy greeting I have ever received at a restaurant and the whole party agreed!! Ha was fantastic, not just greeting us, but throughout the rest of the meal and our time at the restaurant! She was constantly coming around to make us smile, but not in an annoying way...she did it so well that we felt special and well taken care of and she really made the morning special. Not only was she funny and energetic, but she was also extremely heartfelt and sincere! Again, something I have never experienced before at a restaurant! The food and service were also incredible!! We will absolutely be back and can't wait! Thank you Ha for such a surprisingly wonderful Father's Day!!“

“the best donut I've ever had, need a location in the Chicago area.“

“the best donut I've ever had, need a location in the Chicago area.“

“Awesome!!! I’ll recommend this place!“

“RJ is tremendous! He helped me get the best value for the different items I was ordering- and was very kind and patient while we sorted it out. He always greets me in the morning with a big smile - it's one of the best ways to start my day!“

“I’ve had Crumbl Cookies three times now, and each experience has been delicious. The cookies are consistently fresh, soft, and well-made, and it really feels like you can’t go wrong with any of the rotating flavors.

Favorite Flavors.
A couple that stood out to me in particular were the strawberry shortcake and carrot cake—they were especially flavorful and memorable compared to the rest.

Nutrition & Indulgence Factor.
One thing to keep in mind is that the cookies are definitely rich and fairly high in calories, sugar, and fat, which is pretty typical for oversized gourmet-style cookies.

Because of that, I personally see them as more of a special-occasion treat or occasional indulgence rather than an everyday dessert.

Final Thoughts.
Overall, it’s been a great experience all three times, and I would definitely go back again to try more flavors. If enjoyed in moderation, they’re absolutely worth trying.“

“I absolutely love everything I have ever gotten here from quiche to charcuterie board, pastries- all divine!a little off the beaten path… but well worth a few extra steps! Lovely staff too.“

“On national cupcake day, I grabbed the deal for the premade mix and icing and it made a perfectly moist cake not too fluffy not to dense, just right, me and my family loved it. It had its own original flavor and we were able to control how much icing we used. We will definitely be buying more and I’m hoping for more flavors to be available soon for baking at home. I’m so glad they ship nationwide.“

“On national cupcake day, I grabbed the deal for the premade mix and icing and it made a perfectly moist cake not too fluffy not to dense, just right, me and my family loved it. It had its own original flavor and we were able to control how much icing we used. We will definitely be buying more and I’m hoping for more flavors to be available soon for baking at home. I’m so glad they ship nationwide.“

“Robin made cake pops for our wedding and they were FANTASTIC! Every guest said how delicious they were. 7 different flavors and each one was amazing. She is wonderful to work with and we plan to get more from her every anniversary. We could not recommend Cake Pop Heaven more highly. Thank you for making our day so special.“

“Pretzels were quick, very warm, tasted great, and were cooked quite well. They were a little gooey on the inside and flaky on the outside. The manager was also very nice. I told her I was vegetarian and she made sure to accommodate that and get rid of cross-contamination. They also make it in front of you which is cool.“

“I got some Hatch Chili Soberdough for Christmas. I was skeptical, but i mixed it in an Abita Amber and aged Kerrygold cheese and Holy Cow it was outstanding. This is definitely going to be something I buy and maybe some Christmas presents. Great job!“

“Muy buen lugar tienen muy buena atención y está delicioso todo“

“awesome service and great staff“