This hidden gem is right Main Street in Front Royal. Nestled in a building that has a brewery, we stopped in after enjoy some lunch and beer. The wonders were very generous and helpful. They offer local drinks, preserves, jams, desserts of all sorts, and homemade sauces. Honestly, it was really hard to choose something to try. The owners spent a few minutes with us goin over their menu and everything looked SO good. We settled on the Strawberry Shortcake and the owner's own concoction the Nutty Professor. The short cake was ALL homemade (the sauce, whipped cream, and sponge cake). The cake was very light and refreshing and not too sweet. This was HANDS down the best Strawberry shortcake I've ever had. We ate the entire thing in the car. The nutty professor is very unique and SO good. It's very rich but is a cross between a peanut cup and a snickers combined. It's very good but only take a couple of bites at a time We will definitely be back if we are ever in the area. A must try if you're local or visiting! read more

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Stopped in to grab a muffin for our toddler. The staff was very friendly and even warmed the muffin up for us. The blueberry muffin was definitely toddler approved. Nice quick stop with welcoming service. read more

Visiting the bakery is a wonderful experience on many levels. Keith and Maureen are both a pleasure to talk to. First, the baked goods are made in small batches to ensure freshness. Don't miss the cinnamon rolls; they are fantastic. Before you leave, take the time to talk to Keith about the history of the area. He has some great information that even I, as a local, wasn't aware of. Can't recommend enough. read more

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We were enjoying a stroll around Main Street when we came across Down Home Comfort Bakery. They have a nice selection of goodies to browse in several glass cases: cookies, cakes, muffins, cinnamon rolls, pies, and more. We went with the cookies and cream mini cake, a cinnamon roll, a Shenandoah cookie, and a chocolate chip muffin. Everything was delicious, with great texture and flavors. Service was friendly and the bakery has a nice homey atmosphere, with some tables available to eat in. read more

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Just a nice day to ride out to the country side and we stopped in this cute little bakery. We bought a cinnamon roll and a sticky pecan roll. They were both delicious and we are looking forward to another drive out there. read more

Very satisfied customer ... I ordered a pie and a cakes for for our wedding and Maureen was so helpful and gave such good feedback and advice with what I was asking for. Maureen did an absolute amazing job and I would recommend her and her business to anyone that needs to sweeten up their day ... Very satisfied customer.. thank you so much Maureen .. read more

Fast friendly service. The apple pie. Omg so good. And warmed up. Walked back to the car eating it. So good. The filling was the perfect amount of sweetness and was gooey. Loved it! read more

Best sticky bun I've ever had. Not very sweet and not doughy like other places. And, the cherry pie was great. The crust was baked to perfection. Definitely not underbaked and not too sweet. Just right. Best pie I've ever had from a bakery. Spoke with the owner. She said she only uses fresh ingredients and no high fructose sugar or artificial flavorings. My husband and I were out for a drive from Northern VA. So glad we stopped in Front Royal. Definitely worth the drive. read more

Maureen saved the day, and was so creative! I failed to complete my online transaction for a birthday cake. Instead, she suggested strawberry shortcakes that she was just putting together for sale that day. They were delicious, and a "sweet" addition for my guests! I've never been disappointed at Down Home Comfort Bakery! read more

Everything I tried was amazing! Best cinnamon roll ever! The sourdough bread is delicious! My absolute favorite is the fudge pecan pie! I cant wait to eat the breakfast bar tomorrow! Shai was a sweetheart and knew all the ingredients and everything there was to know about the products they sell. Including the alcohol content in the moonshine pies which looked amazing but I stayed away from those since I am an ex-drinker. I travel and live in my RV fulltime and I live for places like this! Highly recommend this yummy gem in the mountains! read more

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My husband was attempting to go to the Vibrissa Beer next door with his boss, but they got distracted by the smells of cinnamon and deliciousness coming from here. This place smelled good enough to distract two grown men from beer... Hubs thoughtfully brought home some lemon bars and chocolate whoopie pies and they were both hands down the best I have ever had. The lemon bars were flaky and crisp on the bottom, but soooooooo creamy on top. Delicious. The whoopie pies were awesome. The filling is just... better. It is almost coconutty. Way better than the normal whoopie pie filling I have grown up with. I am glad we don't live closer or I would go broke and get fat(ter). read more

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How lucky was I to come in at exactly the right time and get a hot fresh pecan sticky bun?? To set the scene, it was about 3:30 in the afternoon on a Saturday. We had just got done having a few beers down the hall at Front Royal Brewing. Walking back out to the car and then BAM a captivating whiff of something so sweet and beautiful. The scent was calling us. It didn't take much else to persuade me that we needed whatever was coming out of this bakery. We didn't even make it to the car before I decided that this would be the best thing I eat all winter. The taste was just as good as the smell. The sweet stickiness of the pecan caramel sauce and the soft bun were just amazing. Go support this family owned bakery if you are anywhere near this small VA town! read more

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DELICIOUS! Not only delicious but great service. I needed a birthday cake the same day and was able to get a delicious carrot cake for my husbands bday within a few hours of calling. I also got a pecan sticky bun and omg, the best sticky bun I've ever had. This will be my new bakery for now on! read more

We popped into here after lunch and grabbed a couple of treats for dessert and breakfast. It's a quaint spot that has a variety of jams, jellies, hot sauces, and all kinds of local goodies. They also of course have a variety of baked goods. While there were a lot of things I wanted to try, I went with their Drunken Professor, a peanut butter and chocolate pie with bourbon. This was a good dessert--we nuked it for a bit to get it a bit gooey and it was quite tasty. It had whole peanuts in there in addition to the peanut butter but I think they should've been (more) finely cut. The crust was very crumbly and overall tasty. The cinnamon role was delicious. It wasn't overly sweet, had great, fluffy texture w/ the right amount of cinnamon and sugar and a cream cheese frosting. Again, popping it in the microwave for a few seconds was delicious. Even just half of it was plenty. Worth a pop-in if you're in the area. read more

This place smells like home. You come inside and you want to taste and get everything. Cinnamon Rolls are to die for and you can even get them to customize your rolls according to your own choice. The owners of this bakery are such sweet hearts, it was an absolute pleasure talking to them. They also have pure wildflower honey which is priced well and nothing in this shop is over expensive. You must must MUST stop by and show them some love. Highly recommended. read more

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I stopped by for a quick bite before heading on a hike. Two gentleman welcomed us as we walked in with big smiles and vibrant personalities, the lady behind the counter was the same. They recommended some fresh baked triple berry cinnamon rolls that were hot out of the oven - an offer I quickly accepted. There is a slogn on their door that states "Just like grandma used to make" and they are not lying, love must be an ingredient because you can actually taste it in the cinnamon rolls. The triple berry connamon roll was made with Maine Blueberries, the best money can buy, blackberries and strawberries. These cinnamon buns have risen the bar for the other bakeries who attempt to compete. 11/10, wouldn't even consider changing a single thing. I ate the whole thing before remembering to take a picture, I was in an absolute trance while eating it so you'll have to stop in for yourself to enjoy! read more

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Cute place and friendly employees. However, the mixed berry pie that I bought was unimpressive. The crust was so so and the filling was like soup. When I slice a piece the remaining filling fills the empty space. read more

Wanted something sweet to take home to my boys at home after a trip to Shenandoah and this place was the perfect spot! We entered from the side as it shares a side entrance with their neighbor Front Royal Brewing. Huge fresh pecan sticky buns & cinnamon rolls (and only 3.50 each!). I also picked up a Shenandoah cookie (made with apples) and a classic chocolate chip. They also sold homemade jams and pies and cakes. This place has a few seats, but we just came to pick up treats. read more

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I'm not the first, nor will I be the last person to talk about the cinnamon rolls here. They are TO.DIE.FOR!! Especially when you get them straight out of the oven! (You'll definitely smell them as soon as you walk in). The icing is absolute perfection and just melts in your mouth. We picked up a couple of them, along with their sticky pecan bun (also delicious) and enjoyed it outside the gazebo area in the beautiful autumn weather. It was stupid how perfect it all was :) Also, Keith (bakery owner) is a very nice man and explained that all items are made from scratch. They even make their own brown sugar! You can feel the love and dedication put into the baked goods here. A Front Royal gem :) read more

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I have no pictures of anything that i bought from here and that is because I ate them. They were delicious and I do not feel bad about this. Walking into the store you felt like a trip back in time one of the owners was sitting at a table talking to a goo friend of his and had such great things to say about the baker and her baked goods. Well the baker was his wife! But marital love aside he was speaking so highly of her because everything there was delicious. The whole place smelled like sugar and love and i wanted all of it. It took a lot of self control to not buy 10x more baked goods than what i walked out with. read more

What a wonderful experience! These cinnamon rolls are from scratch, including the brown sugar which the baker makes by hand. We drove in just for these rolls and were glad we did. Not only a great value, more importantly amazing flavor, texture, and just the right amount of sweetness. These rolls are the standard we will hold all future rolls up to! Her recipe is perfect! read more

What a sweet little place! After brunch in the area we were walking back to the car and this place just called out to us. When we walked in we were greeted by a lovely older gentleman who told us all about the delicious items they had and then called his wife from the back. I loved their dynamic and made the visit to the bakery seem that much sweeter. I grabbed up a piece of peanut butter and chocolate cake and am so sad thats all i got. It was delicious and moist. Cant say i'll be back in the area soon but if i find myself nearby you can already guess where i will be making a stop for sweets. read more

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A cute little bakery! Welcoming vibe and superb employees! But unfortunately, the pastries I tried were not to my liking. I tried the pecan roll and the chocolate pastry that seem to be their selling product. I was expecting a 1000 cal pecan roll, but it was rather light. Some people like it that way better, but I prefer my pecan roll to be drench with the good stuff. The chocolate pasty honestly seemed a bit bland to me - but my friend who got the same pastry absolutely loved it, so to each of its own. I prefer my sweets on the sweeter side, so you if prefer less sweet, it maybe the right choice for you! read more

The owners were real nice, helpful, and welcoming as we entered their store. It was like we had stepped into their home. The store reminded me as if we walked into a farmhouse kitchen. The bakery had a fresh aroma of baked goods. They offered us to try their homemade cinnamon rolls, in which they only make on special occasions. It was delicious. The roll was moist and the frosting was really tasty. My son stated the frosting tasted liked a milkshake. The homemade cookie was made fresh and packaged to keep fresh. Definitely be back to try other wonderful deserts. read more

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We stopped in based on positive Yelp reviews. First disappointment was the small selection of baked goods. Second was that nothing stood out as look really delicious. In fact, I wondered if anything was made the morning. The quiche was not good. It looked off and was not fresh tasting. See photo. Atmosphere is fine and the bathroom was nice and clean. read more

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Very friendly and welcoming folks. Delicious and baked from scratch goodness, really is homey!

We stopped in Front Royal on our way up to Leesburg and found this wonderful gem of a bakery. We ordered the pecan sticky bun and the caramel apple crumb bun fresh out of the oven! What a treat! If I lived in Front Royal...I would be 500 lbs from visiting this delicious Amish style bakery every day! read more

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I would come back in an instant for the hospitality and kindness and family atmosphere. However, the cinnamon roll I had on a Saturday morning just didn't impress. It was tough, the frosting was too thick for my liking. There is tea/coffee/hot chocolate but it's definitely not a coffee shop. It isn't a place I'll be returning to but I wish the folks there all the best. read more

My husband, two friends and I stopped into this super cute baker on our way from the bar/restaurant next door and I got a hugeeeeee cinnamon bun and also another pastry that was also ginormous. The prices were awesome especially compared to bakery prices in the area of Md I love in. The two people working there at the time were very nice and answered any questions that we had. If I ever make it back to this neck of the woods, I will return. read more

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Cinnamon rolls were outstanding, better than Cinnabon! French Apple pie had just the right around of lemon. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Individual pies are $6 each. Whole pie $16. read more

Wonderful service, really kind staff. The food was a nice treat on our roadtrip, but not amazing.

Got the cinnamon buns from here and they are the best that I've ever had!! Would 100% recommend 10/10 they weren't too sweet and the icing was perfection! I want to drive back here just for those buns! read more

Ate two items from this bakery: pecan sticky bun and chocolate chip cookie. The sticky bun was okay - didn't particularly enjoy the "caramel" as it was more like a basic brown sugar and butter mixture. The chocolate chip cookies are a hard pass. Not enjoyable. I WANT to like this little bakery, but my first experience was a disappointment. Given my first experience, I won't be back. read more

The staff are super friendly. Was told the cinnamon rolls just came out of the oven. We got a regular and a pumpkin. Both were cold and a little bland. read more

Bought 4 cinnamon rolls this morning at opening...got home and they are stale. so they must be yesterdays rolls, not thrilled. I must say they are good size. Ask when items were baked before you buy. Scarce supply of the items they had. My friend Wanda Miller makes the best cinnamon rolls I have ever had. These don't hold a candle. I don't think I will be going back. Very disappointed. This is Front Royal, VA...don't know how it shows me from Jacksonville, Fla. read more

What a gem! Down Home Comfort Bakery is owned by Ms. Maureen and her husband, Mr. Keith; this bakery has only been around a little less than a year (their 1-year anniversary is on 7/11), and they offer pies, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, breads, and Garber's ice cream (a local ice cream company based out of Winchester). When we walked in, we were greeted right away by Mr. Keith :D The hubs and I each got a scoop of Garber's ice cream - I had the Coffee Toffee Crunch (coffee ice cream with bits of toffee throughout; Ms. Maureen asked me if I would like to be topped off with her homemade chocolate sauce - UM, YES, OF COURSE! The chocolate sauce wasn't overly sweet, and it was a nice little complement to my scoop :D The hubs had the Cookies n' Cream, and this tasted fresh. We also tried the breakfast bar (recipe of Mr. Keith's; a granola bar with nuts and berries); an Old-Fashioned Soft Molasses (I liked this as it was nice and soft with a hint of spice); a Fro-Ro (their signature cookie that some toasted coconut and made with oats; also tasty); a sugar cookie with toasted coconut; a cinnamon bun (only offered Fri/Sat/Sun; with a luscious amount of frosting; this was not overly decadent, and I really liked the frosting); a Pecan Sticky Bun (only offered Fri/Sat/Sun; large whole pecans with a nice cinnamon/brown sugar glaze); and, a mini cherry pie (one of the best cherry pies we've had, the whole cherries within had a slight tart but still sweet, and the crust was delicious). They also have coffee and tea, and carry local/Amish goods, such as preserves and jams. They have a store anniversary part on 7/11, so keep that in mind! Such friendly and sweet owners, support this local business - it's 'easy as pie' as their baked goods are fabulous & comforting :D +ask for Mr. Keith and Ms. Maureen :D +Cherry pies :D +Ms. Maureen's homemade chocolate sauce :D +Garber's ice cream available (Coffee Toffee Crunch) :D +breakfast bars +cookies +Pecan Sticky Buns & Cinnamon Rolls available only on Fri/Sat/Sun +store anniversary on 7/11/15 read more

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The cinnamon bun and three berry bun warm out of the oven do not disappoint! Perfect amount of sweet, not too much, not too little. Super friendly staff. read more

So something about driving home from Shenandoah put my wife in the mood for pie. Located on the picturesque Main Street of Front Royal, the Down Home Comfort Bakery delivered. As soon as we stepped in, the owner popped up and explained that it was run as an Amish bakery, and his wife made everything by hand. There were several cakes and pies available as well as other treats, but we selected one of the personal-sized apple pies from the display case. We also picked up a bottle of honey since they carried that as well. We could have stayed there to eat at one of the small tables, but we opted to walk down the block to eat our pie in the little park. The crust was tender and perfect, and the apples were sweet and tasty and the right consistency for apple pie on a park bench. Very comfortable. Very homey. We're down. read more

If I could hand out awards, this place would win the blue ribbon! I sampled the Carmel Apple Roll & immediately bought one, my Mom bought a Pecan Roll and loved hers as much as I did mine. The service was wonderful also. The rolls are full of flavor, fresh & not too sweet. I am so glad the reviewers took the time to post, or I'd never have found this gem. I can't wait to go back! read more

I stopped in this morning and ordered a cinnamon roll. The roll was dry and stiff and the icing was watery and not very enjoyable. My daughter ordered a peanut butter cookie that was also dry. For the prices, I expected more. The lady that helped us seemed pleasant despite her not feeling the need to wear a mask. I would not recommend nor will I be back. read more