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Hot on the trail of Southern sweets
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Southerners love their cakes and pies — but lately, finding great representations of the classics we know and love has become a challenge. Too often, the crusts are clearly from the freezer case and the cakes begin with a commercial mix. But if you look hard enough, they can be found. Have you discovered a bakery, restaurant or other source for red velvet cake, pecan and sweet potato pies, coconut layer cakes, pound cake and the other sweets for which this region was once renowned?
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By Laura
November 8, 2006 09:00 AM | Link to this
The German Bakery still offers the best homemade cakes, pies, breads and other classic sweets after 30 years. Affordably priced - their eclairs are second to none.
Located on White Blvd., a tiny side street off Lawrenceville Hwy in Decatur near North DeKalb Mall.
By brenda
November 8, 2006 09:08 AM | Link to this
Two favorites: Southern Sweets Bakery in Decatur-the name says it all. try the rustic cherry pie Alons is a wonderful choice for breads.
By Sallye Thornton
November 8, 2006 09:11 AM | Link to this
On Edgewood Avenue, you’ll miss it if you don’t know what to look for, there’s a bakery call Our Heavenly Father’s Bakery. Homemade cakes, pies, cookies. The red velvet cakes will make you “slap your mama”. And, the apples pies with homemade lattice pie crust will make you “shout hallelaju”. Well, drop by and see Sister Callie … be prepared for a sermon!
By Laura
November 8, 2006 09:13 AM | Link to this
The German Bakery still offers the best homemade cakes, pies, breads and other classic sweets after 30 years. Affordably priced - their eclairs are second to none.
Located on White Blvd., a tiny side street off Lawrenceville Hwy in Decatur near North DeKalb Mall.
By Alec
November 8, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this
I’ll have to agree about the German bakery. The best oreo cheesecake I’ve ever had.
By Yummy
November 8, 2006 11:16 AM | Link to this
Bill Rhodes Bakery in Snellville is THE best…bar none.
By Southern Sweets Lover
November 8, 2006 11:45 AM | Link to this
The Blue Rooster Deli/Bakery on Main Street in Lilburn makes great homemade cakes, cookies and pies!
By jay
November 8, 2006 11:51 AM | Link to this
down on the south side of town, in peachtree city, there is a small little bistro called “Grinds & Wines”. They have some wonderful cheesecakes. They offer a white chocolate rasberry cheesecake as well as a chocolate java cheesecake. Both of them are homemade. Also, try their chocolate seduction cake and their strawberry shortcake.
By Paradise
November 8, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this
I agree that Southern Sweets in Decature has some of the best cake that I’ve ever had. The Amaretto Butter is to die for—never had anything like it. You want to savor every bite. The Old Fashioned Chocolate cake is delicious, also. My coworkers and I are all hooked. www.southernsweets.com.
By Paradise
November 8, 2006 12:04 PM | Link to this
I agree that Southern Sweets in Decature has some of the best cake that I’ve ever had. The Amaretto Butter is to die for—never had anything like it. You want to savor every bite. The Old Fashioned Chocolate cake is delicious, also. My coworkers and I are all hooked. www.southernsweets.com.
By Kristen
November 8, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this
YES!
Sweet Tooth Bakery on Memorial Drive heading towards I-20. I dont have the exact address but it’s about 1 mile past the Candler Road intersection. If you’ve past the East Lake YMCA you’ve gone too far.
They make homemade pound cakes (I am eating a slice of their lemon pound cake as I type this!), fruit filled pies, bean pies, cheesecake, cookies and brownies.
They are to die for and the prices are reasonable!
By Yeteva
November 8, 2006 02:53 PM | Link to this
Tasteful Expressions 678-508-2866 is a home based business that has the best cakes and desserts that I have ever had! My first experience was at a wedding. Their Signature cake is out of this world! You can taste the REAL butter and the Almond. Its just like grandma use to make. The strawberry cake is divine, and the Chocolate cake…ummmm is all I can say. You can taste the love. I know there are a lot of bakeries out there that are good but this one is by far the best. Try it for yourself. I am sure that you will agree.
By diane
November 8, 2006 02:55 PM | Link to this
I also agree that tasteful expressions is the bomb! however my vote goes in for the cheesecake brownies.
By LK
November 8, 2006 03:05 PM | Link to this
Buford’s Brownies in Columbus is the best place in the South to get a good homemade brownie. They ship all over - check it out, www.bufordsbrownies.com.
By ELS
November 8, 2006 03:21 PM | Link to this
Don’t forget Sweet Auburn Bread Company on Auburn Ave next to the Odd Fellows Bldg. The oringinal and still champion of sweet potato cheesecakes!!
By GSU
November 8, 2006 03:26 PM | Link to this
McEntyre’s Bakery in Smyrna is by far the best in Atlanta!!!!
By Andy
November 8, 2006 03:28 PM | Link to this
Blanchard’s bakery in Mableton. I swear it should be illegal to make cakes and cookies that good.
By Nikki May
November 8, 2006 03:31 PM | Link to this
I notice no one spoke of any bakeries on the southside of town. In Stockbridge off of Hwy 42 there sits a new bakery/floral shop called Arthur’s Finest. It’s run by two sisters. The Pound Cake and Red Velvet Cake are something to die for (not literally. They even have desserts for Diabetic patients. It’s in the cut but it’s worth the drive believe me.
By Leahh
November 8, 2006 03:39 PM | Link to this
Don’t forget Rhodes Bakery on Cheshire Bridge (and the second location in Roswell.) The caramel cake is to die for! Its a true Atlanta insitution.
By Rhiannon
November 8, 2006 03:51 PM | Link to this
How about journeying to Athens? The Grit has the best cakes ever, and Big City Bread isn’t too shabby either.
By Georgette
November 8, 2006 04:04 PM | Link to this
I’m so glad that Heavenly Father is still around. I lost track of it when it moved from Marietta. They have delicious cakes. I also love Southern Sweets — the rustic apple and cherry pies are delicious and the pecan tart is absolutely to live for!! I love Alon’s cookies but other than that, not so much. I agree that Rhodes on Cheshire Bridge deserves an honorable mention!
By Stephanie
November 8, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this
The White Chocalate Cream Cheese Cake from Piece of Cake is heaven! I cannot wait to get my order for Thanksgiving, yum.
By Stephanie
November 8, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this
The White Chocalate Cream Cheese Cake from Piece of Cake is heaven! I cannot wait to get my order for Thanksgiving, yum.
By Becky
November 8, 2006 04:38 PM | Link to this
I agree with GSU, McEntyre’s is the best!! But watch out, they are probably moving to Hiram…
By J
November 8, 2006 05:00 PM | Link to this
www.sweetnsinful.com
By Marian
November 8, 2006 05:56 PM | Link to this
Carrot cake at Southern Sweets. I had it for my wedding!
By Toothick2000
November 8, 2006 06:18 PM | Link to this
Don’t Sleep on “AMAZING BAKERY” located in Mableton on Veterans Memorial.. the Best Red Velvet and Strawberry pecan cake EVER !!!!
By Wooleybare
November 14, 2006 11:19 AM | Link to this
Sorry, but must greatly disgree with the poster on Rhodes Bakery. A cousin raved about Rhodes caramel cake and I took one to a birthday party. Yuck!!! Didnt taste any better than a boxed cake. I was downright embarassed. Also, tried some of Rhodes cheese straws, which i later discovered on the package label to have been made with margarine!! . Any Southerner knows that they are made ONLY with butter.
By Mark
November 14, 2006 11:53 AM | Link to this
Keith, put your post somewhere appropriate or get a PR agent to pitch the story about your book to “living” or something. A blog about southern treats isn’t the place for this and it’s an unwelcome intrusion.
RE cakes, pies, brownies and other sweets… I’m going to be trying most of the intown places you all have mentioned. Thanks for the heads ups on all these terrific bakeries in town!
By Ray
November 15, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this
Eagle’s Landing Cafe in Lawrenceville, Ga has the best Bread Pudding around. It is topped with a warm Amaretta sauce and served with freash cream. A close second and not to be forgotten is the Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie.
By MB
November 16, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this
Is Southern Sweets the bakery over by the Farmer’s Market? They make the BEST Gingerbread Poundcake!
By JustMe
November 16, 2006 06:48 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe noone has mentioned Little European Bakery in Roswell…..formerly Bruhweiler’s, which was formerly Hofer’s Bakery - everything is delicious!…..
One place I will warn you AGAINST going is “My Bakery” in Woodstock! Lotsa bucks for just plain YUK!