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Blackbird Bakery

4.4 (454 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Rachel G.

If you come to this area you will hear about this establishment. It 1000% lives up to the hype. The chess bars were to die for! Followed closely by the crème brûlée. Everything I took a taste of was delicious. It is an amazing building and the staff all need raises for their friendly demeanor and quick steps. Great if you need to take something to clients or need a spot to park and work with a sweet snack.

Greg P.

Paid a visit here today! Man great place, had a coffee a chocolate eclair! It was to die for !! The girl were so friendly, and a nice warm place also ! Thank you so much !!! Blue Bird !

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Gracie D.

Pastries were delicious, especially the cheesecake bars. My husband got cranberry orange, and I got caramel apple. This place was busy! Right before Christmas rush, we were picking up some cakes for holiday gatherings. Took awhile for staff to find our pre-orders in the cooler. Lemon cake was my favorite over the strawberry but both were delicious! We did stay, but there looked to be plenty of seating for a cozy cafe place to relax.

So many options!
Paula K.

Always enjoy our stops here. We are not frequent visitors but across time they have been consistently yummy and very welcoming.

John B.

This prominent shop is on the Virginia side of Bristol, in an area with small side streets and not a lot else around. It has two floors and offers tons of options. The ice cream is from a Roanoke area place; I didn't feel compelled to get it but it is high quality cream. The baked goods spread was indulgent. What these creations lacked in subtlety, they possessed in sweetness. I sampled a couple and shared the rest. The cookie covering on my oreo donut was a bit excessive. If you can find some balance and eat something less sweet as well, these are some nice-looking pastries.

Tamara M.

One of the best donuts I've ever had! They specialize in the almond pink cream, which is delicious. I also ordered a raspberry filled. The atmosphere is wonderful too. There are even outdoor seats with umbrellas. He's super special place.

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Helly M.

The best bakery in the Tri-cities!! The pastries are mouthwatering and the ambiance is perfect. (Wish they had more staff because it's always a long wait in line.) But delicious bakery goods!!

Jamal H.

I stumbled across this very quaint and cute local bakery! The minute I walked in, the aroma of all the pastries immediately hit me! The ambiance is very nice and inviting. There's also plenty of seating and parking, too! It's perfect for a cute date night or even a late night dessert with friends. The employees were super friendly and very patient with me as I browsed the entire selection of baked goods! The choices were numerous which made my decision so much harder! The bakery is open until late (10pm on a Wednesday!) and I arrived around 8pm, still having a wide variety of options to choose from. I decided on the delicious cinnamon bun that you see in the attached video, however the video does not do it any justice! It is EASILY the best cinnamon bun I've ever had. I also got a chocolate chip cookie. It's my go to whenever I'm trying a new bakery, I must try a chocolate chip cookie. It did not disappoint! It was the perfect amount of chocolate, very soft and oh so delicious! If you're ever in Bristol, VA or in the surrounding area, be sure to stop by and check these folks out, you'll be glad you did!

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Leslie V.

This bakery is drive through only and has a limited menu but the donuts are delicious. They tasted freshly made and the coffee is strong and rich. They offer cake donuts, which are my favorite, but none were available. On Thursday, the offer the birthday cake donut and on Saturdays the strawberry cake donut is available. Very kind employee too.

Red velvet dream cake
Noah L.

I've been to Blackbird so many times but wanted to finally write a review. Most recently I went a couple days before Christmas. Even with a line out the door, I was served quickly by friendly staff and they had plenty of baked goods in stock. I have never had a bad experience at Blackbird and everything always tastes so fresh and homemade. Plus sitting with some friends in a clean, warm environment makes it even better.

Bread pudding. Bird bites. Apple fritter.  Cheese danish. Ham and cheddar puff pastry.
Mary B.

So delicious. The service was amazing. Greeted when I came in the door. The old time feel of the bakery was so welcoming and clean. I loved it.

Carrot Cake & Strawberry Cupcakes  Delicious Saving the Pink Almond for last! Yummy!!!!

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11 months ago

really good food and service but the pizza bites and doughnuts were amazing mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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1 year ago

The cakes are amazing and the staff is so nice and friendly! I highly recommend the Blackbird bakery!

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Randall P.

Thanks Greg, we’re so glad you enjoyed Blackbird!

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Thank you Brenda, we appreciate your business.

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2 years ago

Love the carrot cake cup cake. Normally not into nuts but this was not overwhelming. I picked up another one on my way out the next day.

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The best hidden gem in Bristol! They have the best baked goods. Must come to taste and experience.

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Thanks so much Yvonne, we appreciate your business!

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3 years ago

It is okay nothing special to me. I think my favorite thing was the cinnamon roll. The other desserts were nothing special.

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2 years ago

The blueberry scone was excellent, and paired very well with my cappuccino. I will definitely be back

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2 years ago

The pastries were delicious as always. We got there pretty early in the day so the selection was good.

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3 years ago

This place is amazing. The donuts are to die for. We come here all the time. We are so glad it is right down the street.

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Thank you, we are so glad you enjoyed your visit to Blackbird!

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