Y'all.... these are some goooooood pastries. I FINALLY made it out in the wee hours of the morning…read more(9:30am) to get to Last Call. My friends got the ham and cheese croissants, which looked incredible. I got several different things to try, intending to share, but brought them all home on a rainy day and they never made it back out of the house. The olive oil cake was scrumptious. Light, pleasantly sweet. Almost a pound cake texture, not that weird polenta-y thing. The oat morning bar also had an incredible flavor. The jam was tart and the oats were sweet with a little salty finish. Fantastic with some coffee. There was a line out the door when we got here. No seating inside. It all moved very quickly. I can see why everyone says these are the best pastries in Alabama...

I love baked goods and coffee. I seek out bakeries and coffee shops in every city I have visited or…read morelived in - including Paris, London, Italy, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Portland. I have never been served a burnt or undercooked pastry in any of the excellent bakeries I have frequented. Except for Last Call. Last Call has consistently sold me both over cooked ( burnt ) and raw pastries - including a ham and cheese croissant that was leaden with so much dripping butter and raw dough that I threw it away. Today I was sold an extremely undercooked Kouigan Aman that was inedible. I give up. Never will I give them my money again.

Do I think they're pricy? Maybe just a little but I also think they're super delicious and such a…read moreworthy snack. If they were closer, I'd stock up on them daily. Every time I go there's a cheerful person ready to watch me indulge in all the carbs. I really enjoy their pop tarts. They're kinda hidden if you didn't know what to look for. Definitely a local gem. Very chill.

In a sea of Birmingham coffee shops & bakery/coffee shops Bandit is ok. The space is just nice, not…read moreparticularly inventive, the person I asked about pastries was a low-talker. Her response was literally indiscernible. The pastry I got was well, ok but really unremarkable and my red-eye was barely warm and again very average. I really wanted to like this place but no one seemed passionate about pastries, coffee or service. It was just... ok:/

I was excited to learn about a traditional bakery like the ones I grew up around in Jersey. I was…read morealso surprised to see pecan pie, which looked good at first sight. The flavor was definitely there, which I appreciated, but the crust was a little tough. I also grabbed a couple of brownies. They were good, but I was disappointed by the presentation, tightly wrapped and squeezed into plastic wrap. I came to Alabama expecting Southern bakery quality, Southern prices, and Southern hospitality. Instead, the brownies gave me a middle of the road presentation at Jersey prices. Would I go back? Now that's the question. I would give the pecan pie another chance, but hopefully with a crust that is a little more cooperative.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE BAKERIES!!! I AM VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT THIS PLACE!!!!…read more If I lived closer it would be dangerous for me because I would eat croissants and cookies everyday.

Coffee snobs, look no further. Your search is over. Go here now…read more I had the privilege of staying in Birmingham nearby this place and checked it out after looking at the photos. And I'd love to qualify this five-star review by saying I've been traveling the United States for over 10 years and I've been to countless coffee shops from Alaska to Boston to Florida to San Diego and everything in between. I can easily say this has been a top 10 experience and if you're in Birmingham you are very fortunate that this place is here. I had a hot vanilla latte and one of the finest pastries of all time but I'm not reviewing the pastries. Both days I went in here there were two different baristas some quiet dude and then some alternative tattoo girl both of them made an absolutely exceptional hot latte. Everything I look for is here: The espresso itself is a medium-dark profile with dark chocolate, toasted almond, and brown-sugar sweetness, low bitterness, and a rounded, low-acid finish that holds its shape in milk instead of washing out. The vanilla stays clean and floral on top of that, while the milk is steamed to glossy microfoam that integrates with the shot, leaving a silky body and a long caramel-cocoa aftertaste. Perfection. Some of the best in the USA. Hats off to you.

Came here after reading reviews…read more I'll start by saying the staff were decent enough. Not super friendly but not rude. Just there. I ordered an iced americano given it was a hot day around noon. I got my drink and went to add creamer and sweetener like I always do. And bam that's when I noticed this place was one of those we are going to force you to have what we believe is healthier for you. What do I mean. No Splenda no equal just that nasty truvia. I'm diabetic so I don't use sugar and truvia is just nasty. It tastes horrible and makes your drink taste horrible. Now mind you they will use all kinds of syrups with dyes and additives and sugars but nope not Splenda. That's bad for you. The 50 grams of sugar in a single vanilla latte is totally fine. We're ok with that even though that alone is over the recommended amount. But Splenda no we can't allow that. Will never be back.

One of the best sourdough-based bakeries we have tried in the US. The bread was supple with…read moreexcellent crumb. They take absolute care and pride in everything--even the eggs were extra tasty and their breakfast sandwiches....yum. Most of the pastries are made with sourdough (except danishes, cookies, muffins). And they are top notch. Tender, buttery, flavorful, no skimping on anything. Just plain delicious. Bought more to save for afternoon coffee. The Friday offerings of challah, rye, and bagels are not sourdough but made with great care--even the bagels are made using tangzhong and cold proofed for 48 hours. Even those who do not emote about food and those carefully counting macros and calories in our family were impressed, vocal, and eagerly finishing off all of the offerings, sweet and savory. And great service!

Was lucky to find street parking right up front this morning. Grabbed a brioche honey bun -$6 with…read more3% charge for credit card payment. It was a giant bun of yummy.

Friendly staff, delicious pastries, and cute aesthetic!…read more Street parking, so keep that in mind. They have outdoor seating out front plus covered porch seating out back (on the back of the next door house, but all the same business). Very narrow inside. No printed list of pastries, but there is a boba and bing su menu up on the wall. We got the peach entrement, pistachio croissant, cheese Danish & feta/spinach Danish. I got the croissant warmed and that was the right choice! Even at the end of the day they were steadily busy, so come when you have time!

The staff was very friendly and patient. The fruit-shaped mousse cakes are good, but a little bit…read morepricey. I think one was ~$12. The inside is a bit small, so not much room for sitting, but there are tables/chairs out in front and on the deck around the back. With parking, there is a single driveway with space for one car or there is street parking on the side of the building. Had a good experience overall!

K & J's Elegant Pastries NEVER disappoints! Every single time we come to Birmingham, my son and I…read moremake sure we stop by and show them some love. The menu is ALWAYS so full of delicious options that, honestly, it's a little overwhelming for us because we want to try EVERYTHING! And let me tell y'all... that pound cake is TO DIE FOR! It is SO good! My son's personal favorite is anything Cookie Monster, so you already know we have to grab something Cookie Monster every time. The quality, the variety, the taste! EVERYTHING is 10/10. If you're in Birmingham and haven't tried K & J's yet, what are you waiting on?! Go show them some love! You will NOT be disappointed!

Not only is it in a great location, with ample parking spots, but it also has whimsical decor that…read moremakes it a fun spot to meet up with friends to sit and chat over sweet treats. I like how the selections are offered at different levels, from great to premium. I tried their signature treats, and one of the many caught my eye. I definitely recommend this bakery for the great flavors and moist cakes.

Baby bites are delicious little treasures! You never know what varieties will be in the case, but…read moreyou can't go wrong no matter what you choose.

I popped in to Pastry Art as I wanted to try their confections. They have the cutest little petit…read morefours in a variety of flavors. Customers may pick and choose their flavors of six, 12, 24 and so forth. The shop is small with a small parking lot available. This is great as the surrounding area is crowded on the weekends. The dessert was tasty but the staff were dry. They were so dry it was like they all had a long Friday night so it was a struggle to have to work on Saturday. I would have rated higher as the dessert was good but the experience not so much.

The food is so good and a great price. I've had the bagels and the cheese grits for breakfast. I've…read moretried pesto chicken panini for lunch. The staff is always friendly.

Always absolutely amazing. Every time my godmother comes and visit she forces me to take her there…read moreto get their butter rolls and chicken salad. So far the best bakery in town.

Daughter's Baking was not my destination when I wondered into the bakery. I saw a little sign…read moreoutside that mentioned wedding cake so I decided to pop in. The ambiance was great and service was great. The young lady at the counter explained the concepts of their offerings. I chose the salted caramel pretzel and lemon blueberry sample cups. I tasted the salted caramel pretzel first and OMG!!! I'm addicted! It was the perfect blend of salty and sweet. The lemon blueberry was light and tasty, too! I tried not to devour the entire cup in one sitting. When I went back to devour the rest of it later, I only had 1.5 spoonfuls left. ‍ This may be my new favorite sweet treat spot since I can have my cake and eat it, too, in he perfect portio

Seriously the best cake I've ever had. Was a little hesitant because it was pricey and the person…read morein the goin eh ordered the cake with was new and sounded not confident in getting my order in, but it was great! I got a 5in gf chocolate and it was seriously so moist, crunch of chocolate chips inside the layers, thick ici bf layer which was my fav, and the crumble ontop was a great added touch! I would definitely want to come back here in the future! They also were able to make me a cake less than 24 hours prior which was great!