Went with a group of six friends. We all got something different and it was all good. I had sausage and eggs on naan bread and it was delicious. It looked like a small pizza (had to bring half of it home). Coffee was good. Our waitress was friendly. read more

If you special order a cake, just make sure to check it before you leave. I requested a simple birthday message on the cake - not only did it look sloppy, they spelled the person's name wrong (the name was Chris). The person at the register did show it to me before I paid, and he did offer to "get someone" when I pointed out the error. Unfortunately I was on the way to my event, so I didn't have time to talk to someone else. I emailed management to advise of the problem and request that they implement some sort of checks and balances with the cake personalization. To date, no one has responded. All in all, not the hugest deal...but the lack of customer service is what's really sticking with me. The cakes are definitely delicious, but at prices higher than Publix I would expect proper order fulfillment and some customer service. read more

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We got a cake and it was like having cornbread with icing. Their cakes are nasty. Each family member that tried it did not like it and we ended up throwing the cake away. read more

I was visiting Sumter for my Mom's 68th birthday. I ordered two cakes from Baker's Sweets and was extremely disappointed! The lemon cake was lacking in lemon flavor. The only real lemon flavor was in the curd between the layers. I also ordered the Strawberry Shortcake. It had an ok flavor but where were the fresh strawberries? It is Strawberry Season for crying out loud! I do not think the cakes were worth what I paid for them. read more

My review from years ago still stands. Anytime I'm in the Sumter area and this bakery is open it's a must. Service is always friendly and their baked goods are delicious. read more

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We stopped in for brunch and were pleasantly surprised by the quaint, quiet café vibe. At the entrance, there is a bakery and bistro offering a wide array of sweets and espresso/coffee items, while the back features café-style seating We were seated quickly and offered beverages as soon as we sat down. While waiting for our food, our host checked on us a few times to refill our drinks, despite a slight delay with our order I ordered a Turkey Club that had a reasonable amount of meat and plenty of toppings, making the sandwich very filling The family chose the Chicken Salad sandwich with a fresh fruit cup, the Patty Melt with fries, and the Grilled Tuscan Chicken wrap with chips. All the plates had a deli-style presentation, offering a fresh twist on traditional meals Overall, for a local mom-and-pop café, the brunch food was reasonable. I'll need to return for breakfast to assess the full lineup read more

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First time at Baker's and wow! I ordered a veggie omelette and was floored at the size and flavor. Kudos to their chef--probably one of the best omelettes I've ever had!!! Did I mention the creamy grits...another winner. read more

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Great service and food with plenty of desserts! You can see and taste the quality in everything you order. read more

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I ordered a regular strong cup of coffee and scone!!!! Good coffee and bakery is delicious!!! Gals are joyful and kind - home like service and home felt setting!!! Thank you Baker's Sweets!! read more

Good breakfast. Seated six of us quickly. Coffee bar is a good idea but they need to stay on top of it. Often no cups and or carafes empty. The hashbrowns were cubed potatoes not shreaded. Pancakes and bacon were cooked perfectly. Friendly staff and fair prices. Six people $74 +tip. read more

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We stopped here on the way back from vacation, and what a find!! You walk in, and there is a display case full of amazing looking cakes, cookies, muffins,brownies, cannolis, etc . You can go right to the counter to order or sit at a table and order. They have soup, sandwiches, burgers, and salads to pick from. On top of all this, they have a full coffee bar! Our waitress was fantastic and helped me choose since everything sounded so good. I had the turkey avocado sandwich with sweet potato fries, and he had the club sandwich with fries. Good portion sizes and sandwiches are loaded.We naturally had dessert as well because it was impossible to look and not pick anything, and the prices were all reasonable! Right around $5 for a slice of cake and 3.50 for the frosted brownies, all generous sizes. Everything was delicious, the staff was friendly and helpful, the restaurant was clean and neat. There are 2 other locations as well, one in downtown Sumter, not far from this location. Will 100% be back when we are out this way again. read more

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Ordered an iced caramel macchiato and it was delicious. The place was cute & service was also great! read more

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When we walked in there was a slightly long wait but it was worth it we had very fast service and everyone loved what they ordered. The sweets at the front looked amazing definitely will be coming back. read more

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The dining is solid. The food is fresh and not heavy. Service is good. Restaurant is clean and well-cared for. But the deserts/cakes and other confections are amazing. Their Nutty Praline cake is my favorite, but all of their cakes are phenomenal. We stop through for dessert, when we're in the area. It's the best! read more

Love that they're family friendly. Great deli options! Food was delicious and customer service was great. Truffle fries are a must. Get a side of ranch and buffalo sauce. Dunked everything in it. I'm a sauce girly. We enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back. read more

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Will definitely revisit! Adequate size bistro with 3 high top tables and 10 low tops inside. There are two entrances to assist those who call in their order. You can pick-up called in orders at the side entrance. Very convenient design. The inside has a huge dessert window and coffee station which greets you upon entering from the front. The menu is filled with flavorful items and my customized choice of a veggie sub with chicken added reached me with color and warm perfection. It will make me ask other restaurants to duplicate their version, it was so good. The 6 bite cup of broccoli salad was also a hit. It was served with golden raisins to make for a sweet treat. I was not a fan of the Oreo brownie as the cake (or brownie) was hard. It were as if it was 3 days old at first bite. However, my friend's huge slice of coconut cake was a hit so much that it was a fight with the devil from getting a second slice. Breakfast is not served all fat but the shrimp & grits is on the lunch menu which I'll have to try another time. Staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, patient and offered variety of options. This location is great for a meal and conversation. But try the down town location if you have a small sweet tooth and want some local entertainment (NOTE: mostly bar stools and high bar seating.)i ok read more

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I went into Baker's Sweets on 27 Dec 2025 to order a dozen peanut butter cupcakes for my wife's birthday on 31 Dec 2025. I go to pick them up on Dec 31st to discover the employee got the order wrong; they were trying to give me a dozen butter cupcakes. They told me to come back in an hour because they would have to make some, but they called me back in about 5 minutes saying my order was ready. I picked up the cupcakes for a get together later that evening. My wife, son, and I went to eat them only to find out they tasted stale; my wife tapped the side of the cupcake and you could hear how hard it was. They should have been fresh and soft. We told our guests not to eat them and instead ate a cake someone bought at Walmart that was much better than the cupcakes. Unfortunately, the cupcakes are inedible and we are going to have to throw the rest out. "DO NOT" order from them for any important event; you'll be greatly disappointed. read more

This place is legendary in Sumter. Great brunch/lunch items, as well as dinner. Amazing bakery! Praline cake - 'nuff said. Worth the diabetes! But the best part (for me) is it's my oldest granddaughter's favorite place to have lunch. The shrimp and grits changed her world. Recently took both granddaughters. Never disappointed! read more

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It used to be a good restaurant. But this week I tried it after a gap for lunch. For $13 they gave me a salad that was less than half of the size of salad I used to get there. It barely had two large curly leaf lettuces, a few strawberries and tiny amount of other sundries. For $13 I also got shrimp bruschetta toast. They barely gave me four tiny slices of bread with shrimp on them. Their food amount and quality have both gone down. read more

This was a great place! Our witness was attentive and we loved our food! They have a wonderful dessert case as well! read more

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This place has gone downhill. Went to Eggs Up Grill for Valentines breakfast. It was packed because the food is always good, order is accurate and service is excellent. Crossed the street and went to Baker's Sweets instead. Had to wait to be seated even though there were many empty tables. Didn't have enough staff for Valentines breakfast. They asked us to be patient. We had an appointment we needed to be at so we only had so much patience. Got order wrong. Told server we were in a hurry. Requested check with food. Received it but had to chase her down to give her payment. Now I know why their parking lot is mostly empty and Eggs Up Grill's always has cars in it. read more

Their seasonal latte was very good. I had their chicken salad on a croissant. I probably wouldn't get this again. The chicken salad was a little bland and the croissant wasn't very soft. Looks like there may be some better opinions so I do plan to try this place out again. read more

I frequent the Alice drive location and the food is great, I just wish they would get my order right.. went today for lunch and asked (as I do every time) that my bread be toasted and no tomatoes.. seems pretty simple right? So why is it they never get it right? read more

The chicken salad was possibly spoiled. My wife couldn't eat the chicken salad. When we asked the manager to deduct it from our bill, he said "we don't do that ". We had 4 lunches, 2 desserts and a cake to go. Three of the lunches were good. We spent about a $100 total. The manager should check their chicken salad. The service was good. read more

The sandwich and fries were great. The chai was so sweet, I could not drink it, no matter how many times I tried to water it down. The variety of baked goods looked fantastic. However the service was slow, it took 20 mins to be seated, and we came after the lunch rush. Our server would randomly wander off, and it took about 15 mins to place our order and another 30 to get our food. By the time we received our food, there were only two other patrons. We asked for our check and a to go box, because now we were late for a meeting, and it took 20 mins before we saw a busser to prompt our waitress to bring the check. We never received a to go box. The ambiance was ok, if not quaint and slightly dated. Not all the dishes were cleaned as my friend had to ask for a new drink since there was food on the inside at the bottom of her drink (she had a coke). I needed a new silverware set as mine was dirty too. All in all, I'm either doing take out, or going to their downtown establishment which is so much better, faster and cleaner. read more

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Every time I'm in town I must get at least one slice of cake (my favorite are strawberry and the peanut butter). The slices are always moist and delicious. For breakfast, the shrimp and grits are must haves! The best in town! So creamy, smooth, buttery and delicious. Comes with andouille sausage (has a little kick to it), shrimp, sautéed onions and a creamy sauce that is to die for! Been coming here for over five years now when I visit Sumter, it has become routine when I'm in town. read more

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This is such a cute place! The food was so good. I got the JB's way combo. The baked potato soup was really good. And the Club sandwich was great. Very filling. I also had a frozen caramel macchiato and it was superb! The service was also great. Waiter was very friendly. If I come back to Sumter, I will definitely be returning! read more

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The Place: Cute, clean and very very busy usually. The Staff: Friendly albeit many times they seem a little lost. Who know, maybe some are new. The Food: Cafe sandwiches, waaay overpriced, Hard NO. The pecan sticky buns, absolutely YES. Ive been a few times for various things and some items are better than others, but worth trying. The Coffee: NOPE. Ive been there when the 'barista' gave me iced instead of hot coffe, then once the complete wrong flavor and insisted I ordered it, and last time they didn't have any whole milk...it was like 10a on a weekday, send someone to the IGA/FoodLion/Aldi, but get milk, not a difficult task. Overall I'd recommend a try, perhaps you'll find some treats that I haven't yet and make it worth it. read more

The last few times I've been here I have not been impressed. My two year old wanted a cupcake, she would not eat it because it was hard. You know it's bad when a two year old won't eat a cupcake. Also, our fries were cold. Unfortunately I won't be going back anytime soon. read more

I took my grandson there for lunch at his request. He ordered his favorite shrimp and grits and I had a patty melt and fries. Everything was good and service was great. We hit the bakery on the way out and took several desserts home. Very delectable! Will definitely return when in the area. read more

I had the French toast with the fruit and cool whip.. it was so big and pretty almost so pretty I could not eat it but it smelt so good so I could not help myself. I had the spunky monkey coffee had the perfect banana in the coffee. I will be back read more

Great lunch bistro! The service is good, and the dining room is clean with perfect bistro decor. I love the burger & fries... who doesn't. Other items are also executed well. Highly recommended read more

The Shrimp and grits just might be the best I have ever had. The strawberry cake is absolutely perfect! Just like grandma's recipe. As for the service I can see why other people have posted what they posted. I'm a very overly friendly person. I am not from Sumter, but am here 1-2 times a week for business. There is a "locals" or frequent guest preference amongst the waitresses and waiters. There isn't an much excitement to welcome you, or educate you as a first time guest on their menu or what they have to offer. It does appear they cater to a common frequent-flier crowd. Maybe just focusing a little bit to the new business and new visitors will warm up the environment and opinions of the wait staff. I agree the coffee shop area has a much different feel and welcoming amongst the staff. read more

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IMO their lattes are between okay to good, but they have a great selection of baked items and the service is always friendly. Considering the other options in Sumter this is our go-to place for decent espresso drinks read more

The smells in this bakery are wonderful and the coffee taste great! The staff is friendly

I absolutely love this place! I wish there were more options like it in this city. This is a definite must if you happen to visit Sumter. I've eaten here for breakfast lunch and dinner. The menus isn't the largest but what they do is done to perfect. The Philly cheesesteaks in my opinion are the best. I recently had breakfast... omg the omelets are amazing!!! Service is always great and the bakery is pretty good too. read more

Usually I'm very pleased with the items I order from Bakers Sweets. This time they let me down. I ordered a strawberry shortcake for my grandaughter's 11th bday. I asked for happy birthday to be written in blue on top. When we opened the box at home the cake had a ragged side, the cake on the card board was crooked and there was NO bday greeting written on the top. I know you can do better than this. This portion of cake should have been cut up and sold as pieces since it's presentation was not up to par. Birthdays are special and I wanted the cake to reflect this with beautiful presentation. I was disappointed and embarrassed. read more

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A fantastic little gem in Sumter. From the soups and sandwiches to the homemade pastries and desserts, this place has it all. They have a solid kids menu, and lots of variety. One of my kids got the Mac and cheese and we all loved it. Homemade and very cheesy. The other got the pancakes and eggs. He was happy too. All of us adults had salads and sandwiches and a soup. We were all VERY happy. We got an iced brownie and a snicker's cheesecake to go, and those were great too. I look forward to going back to Sumter so I can eat here again! (Our waitress was great too. And masks were required because of Covid.) read more

I used to be a frequent costumer here, but recently i've decided to part ways. It was always a beautiful experience whenever I went there - Although, I got tired of being disrespected. Every-time I order from here I order the same meal, in case you wanna know, it's a chicken salad sandwich. Every-time I order from here it's completely different than what the last one was, & the one before that & before that. I just don't understand. Sometimes the fries have zero seasoning & next time they have way too much. No matter what bread I ask for it's different each time; it's a guessing game at this point. One time they just gave me a grilled chicken salad instead. The workers are not very good at listening to costumers, or maybe it's just the management. Consistency is key. read more

Usually, we really enjoy Baker's Sweets but tonight it was terrible. We ordered to-go half sandwich and soup. The soup was completely solid. I could have used a fork to eat it. My husband had to go to the store to buy chicken broth so I could thin it out and reheat it. The sandwich had no dressing, only 1/2 a sliced tomato, and the bread was stale. My son's and husband's meals were exactly the same. We arrived about 1/2 an hour before closing, but I'm really disappointed with the quality of the food that we received. read more