Continental Bakery

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!

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.

We spent an exorbitant amount of money on the pastries and were very disappointed. They all lacked flavor and were dry. At best the flavor was peculiar, at worst there was no flavor. The brownie was particularly disappointing as it lacked cocoa flavor and really didn’t even taste like chocolate.

Beautiful, quiet place! The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is phenomenal. If you're looking for a place like the bakery from Kiki's Delivery Service, this is the closest anyone will ever get :D

Did some searching for a bakery that was open to sit down to eat and chat for a short while, only setting was outside at night with a cold chill, if there was a heat lamp next too use this would have made the night. This place sits in a small like English village with a unique bakery, lots of desserts, and homemade breads, salads, sandwiches, like to see this place in the daytime.

Cute little bakery, love to come here for the fresh baked bread. Vegan muffins and cookies are delicious! Fingers crossed to see more vegan pastries added to the showcase in the future.

The staff was so nice, and recommended so many yummy pastries! It’s a lovely little hole in the wall place. It’s a staple place to visit!

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.