Downtime Bakery

I come here all the time and should have left a review months ago, but I’m finally here now because we got a blueberry pie for Mother’s Day and it was so delicious! So grateful to have this bakery in the neighborhood!!

The level of care and detail put into each bakery item brings a tear to my eye. The mix of flavors and quality of ingredients provides instant dopamine (and balanced nutritional benefits). It makes sense that there is a limited, timed menu. It seems like nothing here is wasted. I love this business and look forward to watching it grow.

Love the vibes in here, warm and cozy with fresh baked goods coming out of the oven as you walk in. EVERYTHING is delicious, during our visit we tried a just out of the oven warm baguette (although a little different than the traditional baguette, more dense, still so so good), mince pies, bagels (preferred sesame over everything), filled brioche buns (so good I attempted to recreate them and failed), and a few of the cookies (LOVED the ginger molasses). Our toddler even tried everything. Couldn't resist buying some of the cute merch too. Everyone was pleasant including the fellow patrons, definitely stop by.

While this is a wonderful bakery to pop into by yourself for a treat and a coffee, its even better to go with friends because you don't have to agonize over what to get — you can get at least one of everything they have out that day and sit down and share them so you can try it all. Some of it will be excellent, everything else will be even better. It's a real neighborhood place, very welcoming, and you'll see people run into each other or catching up with the staff behind the counter. You'll want to become a regular too. And why not? That thing you just ate was so good.

This place is super cool! The vibes are great, and there’s plenty of space to sit and enjoy you food/drink. The staff are all really friendly, as well. Bagels were delicious! Awesome new establishment in the neighborhood 😎

I am ecstatic to welcome this place to Mt. Airy. The baked goods are amazing and so fresh! Please keep this place alive for some of the best focaccia and boutique sandwiches at great prices. The sourdough and seed loaves are so good. Vegan options are available.

We're so glad to have Downtime in the neighborhood. We've been wanting a good bakery in mount airy, but Downtime is a great bakery, not just turning out standard fare but carefully crafted takes with nuanced flavors. Definitely check this place out!

I always stop in for the pecan and persimmon muffin—it’s a standout and one of the main reasons I keep coming back. The coffee has a tangy flavor that doesn’t quite suit my taste, but to be fair, I’m not much of a coffee person. The cafe/bakery tends to be busy with kids when I visit, which isn’t my preference, so I usually opt for takeout. A couple of months ago, I was lucky enough to try their sandwiches and a cookie during a pop-up event. Both sandwiches; the chickpea and the sweet potato, had incredibly well-balanced flavors. While I personally would have preferred a meat option (I ended up adding my own lunch meat), the quality and seasoning of the sandwiches were impressive. The tomato pie was great! The perfect amount of spice and it’s still good the next day. It’s $6 per serving, but the servings are quite big. One thing I don’t like about Downtime is the small quantities of baked goods. Myself and people I know are lucky to find anything we like or are looking for because they are always sold out. I would suggest baking in larger batches. Overall, this spot has some great offerings, especially for those who enjoy creative vegetarian options. I plan to visit again soon!

So happy to have this wonderful bakery close by. As soon as you enter you'll want to buy one of everything because it smells so good! They're always happy to explain the details of each item and put out the most unique bakes. The bagels are delicious and baked fresh (made the mistake of toasting the first time) these babies don't need a thing but some cream cheese/butter or a sunny egg! My favorite item is the filled brioche, and the flavors are rotated quite frequently. Honorable mentions: baguette, country loaf, quiche, banana bread - excited to eventually try it all! It's a bit small inside with a few tables to dine in, but staff always keeps the line moving quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend keeping an eye on their social media where they post the bakes for that day/week.

I'm obsessed with this Bakery! Everything I've gotten from the focaccia sandwiches (one of which I'm eating right now as I type), to the cookies, to the muffins have been amazing. I also appreciate that they work off of a baking schedule so that no matter what time you go you can get something (trust me, a few times that I've gone since their opening I've gone a little too late to get what I want but was pleasantly surprised by what I got that was still available for the day). Definitely check out this place for some great breads and pastries!

Such a gem of a bakery. This was my first time coming here and it truly didn't disappoint. Everything here is baked fresh in house and you can tell by the taste. I ordered a sour cream and green onion & garlic bun to go, the Waldorf Salad focaccia sandwich, and the pickled carrot ciabatta sandwich. ALL OF IT SLAPPED. The people here are chill, nice, and live what they do. You can tell by the interation you have with them and the way they talk about their food. I swear I tasted the love when I bit into everything lol. The vibe here is cute, cozy, and small town kind of vibes. If you coming here for the 11 a.m. Sandwiches, make sure you show up at 10:50 cause that line can come out of nowhere. And yes the sandwiches are made with fresh baked bread. Come check this place out!!

Do not miss this Restaurant /Bakery in Mt. Airy ! My first visit will not be my last. I chose the Beet and Herb Tahini Sandwich, a crunchy, fresh, flavorful delight and vegan, too !

Ridiculously good sourdough bread and bagels and sandwiches. The caneles are amazing. I just had a roasted carrot, beet, spinach, goat cheese and pesto sandwich on seeded focaccia. OMFG! And I don't get excited about sandwiches. This is a MUST try.