Continental Bakery

Everything I’ve ever had was incredibly fresh and all of the retail workers I’ve interacted with as well as all the cafe and kitchen workers have been very friendly and helpful. There’s nothing like an amazing warm baguette or loaf of Challah. My recommendation is the Queenie- have it heated for a few seconds. It’s super soft and buttery and the perfect mix of a croissant style bread with sweet and savory breakfast. One item not always listed is a house made hot chocolate. Just ask for it. The strawberry matcha with their homemade strawberry mixture is delightfully refreshing. I would also recommend trying anything that is an item that might be seasonal such as the squash galette. The conecuh sausage and cheese scone, warm apple cider donut, any coffee drink with the house made toasted pecan syrup or house made chai, southwestern corn tarte, sesame noodles, and Brunswick stew are also wins in my book. (Honorable mention is the warm brown butter bourbon pecan bread pudding with vanilla gelato served in the cafe or a piping hot pizza straight from the oven)

Oh wow, what a spectacular Bakery in the gorgeous Old English District. Sit on the sidewalk or take a gorgeous walk with your bakery treat and coffee/tea. Shortbread cookies, artist breads, cakes, pies, and a wide assortment of freshly baked treats. You can get a sandwich as well and also get refrigerated artisan soups to go. This is such a wonderful bakery!

After reading all the negative reviews on this place, I was hesitant on visiting but SO glad we did!!! People are miserable and always looking for something to complain about. The coffee and pastries were absolutely delicious. And the vibe in there is perfect. Could the staff have been nicer? Sure? I guess? But we all can. The man that helped us was very kind and for me personally, I don’t expect Disney World service when I’m ordering a croissant and a latte. But maybe that’s just me. Give people grace. Prices were reasonable too! Overall great experience.

The chocolate cake was extremely dry and crumbly. I was super disappointed and I hear so much good things about this bakery. I even let it thaw out and it was still super dry. I personally like very moist cake, so was not a fan, especially for $40, pretty disappointing.

Stumbled upon Continental Bakery after leaving the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Located in a very cool little shopping district that is very dog friendly. Had to wait for 20 minutes as people were shuffling in and out to get their drinks and croissants. I would have left but I was told this place was very good so I waited. Inside is a small and eclectic area to look at the goodies, give your order, and pay. My croissant was very good and did remind me of the ones I had in Paris with many variants available. My shortbread cookie was cutely decorated but overpriced for what I got (just give me the shortbread with a smattering of icing for taste). Worth the stop in if you are in the area.

I love this place so so much. It has the coolest atmosphere. It has a European type vibe and it's extremely cozy. They have coffee and the BEST baked goods. We got coffee, a lemon bar, and a strawberry cheesecake croissant. It was very good. I will say, my pastry wasn't warmed, but I didn't ask and it was still very good.

Very busy but quick service. We did end up with a thumb print cookie instead of a gingersnap, a bit dissapoint but still good. We got some short bread, a pan au chocolate (my fav and it was fantastic), along with a French boule and a baguette that we haven't tried yet but they look and smell amazing. Very friendly, will be going back.

First time to try it. I had a blueberry bagel and it was very fresh. Only plain or olive cream cheese. I had an old fashion cinnamon roll, not my favorite but didn't taste bad; just not 4 me. I also got 2 pecan sandies and 2 more crescent shaped cookies, kind of like a wedding cookie. Both of those were really good.