Birmingham boasts tons of local talent of all kinds, and bakers are no exception. In fact, we have some of the most beautifully curated confections and delicious desserts around, produced from small shops and family-owned bakeries. Try them out for your Valentine’s Day sweets this year—we guarantee you won’t be disappointed!
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Bandit Pâtisserie
Located in downtown Birmingham, Bandit co-owners Kristen Hall and Lacy Triplett pride themselves on small-batch, seasonal pastries, cakes, and other treats. The special-order “Lover” mini-cakes are delightful.
Continental Bakery
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Carole Griffin opened her beloved French bakery in English Village more than 40 years ago. She’s known for her artisanal breads and pastries, inspired by the French baker Lionel Poilane. The iced shortbread cookies absolutely melt in your mouth.
Cookie Fix
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Wife and mother of three Amy Jason turned her love of baking cookies into a fan-favorite shop that serves fresh-baked cookies and sells frozen dough in a variety of flavors. The texture sets these apart, with a baking process that yields tall, crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside cookies. The Strawberry Tea Cake is a huge hit during love season.
Daughters Baking
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Samford alum Mallory Webb Mason worked as a barista at much-loved and now-closed local cafe Urban Standard, eventually taking over as head baker. Experimenting with her own version of a “naked” cake earned a huge following. A four-cup tasting box is the perfect way to find a favorite flavor.
Edgar’s
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An Alabama staple since 1998, Terry and Dottie Smith’s Edgar’s Bakery is known for its delicious treats made with quality ingredients—especially the strawberry cake! The bakery now boasts 11 locations throughout the state, plus they ship through Goldbelly to lucky recipients all over the country. Petite petit fours are a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
K&J’s Elegant Pastries
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Owner Krystal Bryant, along with her husband, Jonathan, opened K&J’s in Alabaster in 2013 before moving to downtown Birmingham in 2021. There, she combines her love of food and art to create delicious masterpieces like colossal milkshakes and Valentine-worthy chocolate-covered strawberries.
Louise’s Cakes & Supply
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Mary Ramos took over this Pelham bakeshop, a fixture since 1981, several years ago, continuing the local legacy of beautiful cakes and confections, decorating classes, and supplies from sprinkles to cake boxes. A very Valentine cake is the perfect family finish to February 14th.
Pastry Art Bake Shoppe
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A hobby turned passion led Carol Gregg to a baking profession when she and husband Dennis opened Pastry Art Bake Shoppe in Homewood. Their signature Baby Bites—one-bite cakes frosted similar to a petit four—deliver big flavor and receive big love from customers. You won’t find a baby shower nearby without them!
Rolls. Bakery
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This small-batch cinnamon roll company, created by Katie Cornutt in 2019, was a way for Katie to work from home when her third child, Lyla, was born with a severe heart defect. She uses a family recipe inspired by her Grandma Schumm as the base for both sweet and savory rolls. Grab a pan of the sprinkle-topped confections for a sweet Valentine’s Day breakfast!
Savage’s Bakery
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A Birmingham landmark for 85-plus years, Savage’s first opened in 1939 on Highland Avenue and later moved to its current location in downtown Homewood. Van Scott, Jr., purchased the bakery in 1978, briefly retiring in 2021 before returning to run the establishment in 2024. Savage’s is still well-known for their Meltaways, birthday cakes, and flaky rolls, and, for big and little kids, their Smiley Face Cookies. Grab a dozen in pink-frosted heart form for the holiday.
Tee’s Cakes & Pastries
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With more than 25 years of experience, the Tee’s team delivers the freshest, most delicious treats in Chelsea and beyond. They specialize in birthday cakes, fondant designs, cupcakes, wedding cakes, pastries, and specialty designs, and their Valentine treat boxes promise a taste test that will have you coming back for more.