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    Edgar's Bakery

    4.1 (53 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Paige K.

    Limited menu but nice to have a location downtown. I got and egg and cheese croissant. It was good, and the side salsa made it even better. They were mildly busy at lunch but quick. Order at front, get a number, find a seat.

    Marilyn Monroe, chips, fruit
    Lindsay S.

    I work in downtown Birmingham and this location in the Financial Center is one of our favorite places for lunch. My coworker and I ate here Thursday, 02/01/24 for lunch. Soon as you walk in, you see packaged desserts in both full cakes and slices. They had several King Cakes, so we immediately decided to split a slice. Decided that first before what we're actually eating. #priorities Last time I ate here, I got the Chicken Quesadilla and it was so good. But a couple of my coworkers got the Marilyn Monroe, a sandwich with "turkey, pepperoni, mozzarella & marinara sauce on cheddar bread". So I went with that this time, same as my coworker. Concept here is that you order at the counter, they give you a number to display on your table, then another server will bring your order. Service was fast. The sandwich looked a bit small at first, but it was stacked with turkey and pepperoni, so the portion size was actually just right. It comes with marinara sauce on the side for dipping, which is good, because it keeps the sandwich from being too messy, but it was a bit odd because it was cold, in combination with the warm sandwich. I kinda wish the sauce had been warmer. It comes with a bag of chips and your choice of another side, which I chose fruit. I don't care for melon, so I picked around that and ate the grapes out. Next time I might get another side. And finally... it was King Cake time. We had picked a cream cheese slice and it was SO good. Had a cinnamon taste mixed in, but to be fair, this was my first King Cake so I actually have no idea what to compare it to. This dessert made me so happy. Two things I need to figure out: why is this sandwich called the Marilyn Monroe and when can we eat here again.

    German Chocolate cake + "Jazzy Java" coffee (pecans/honey/cinnamon)
    Parker S.

    I came here to get a quick slice of cake on my birthday as I've heard very good things about Edgars cake. When I walked in and looked at their selection there was quite a lot of flavors to choose from (red velvet, carrot cake, vanilla, chocolate, German chocolate, etc) but they also have tons of healthy breakfast options and pastries as well (the incredibly delicious looking orange rolls and sticky buns will have me coming back to try them). The service: The lady at the counter was very sweet and even gave me my "Jazzy Java" coffee free which was a blend with pecans/honey/cinnamon. The food: I choose a slice of German Chocolate cake and it was extremely filling and decadent. I dont have anything bad to say. I really enjoyed the icing it had on it. The coffee was delicious and smelled great which is always a bonus. Overall, a great place to stop in for breakfast or lunch if your in the area!

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    Lucy T.

    Yum! I've always loved Edgar's Bakery and for years have only ever had their delicious cakes. I finally tried some of their deli items this last week. They do a great job! I had their pimento cheese sandwich and their pimento cheese is almost as good as I make them! They also put it on sourdough bread. Game changer! I also tried their fruit and chips, which were good as well. For dessert, I had one of their chocolate chip cookies. One of the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had, but of course they are a bakery so I'm not too surprised how delicious it was! They were big, gooey, and so much better than store bought.

    Strawberry Cake
    Zuri C.

    Edgar's Bakery is my go to spot for birthday cakes. You can never go wrong with the strawberry flavor. My family loves this cake. We usually pick up one for birthday dinners and it's always a hit. It's best to preorder your cake but sometimes you can just pop in and they will have one available. They will write what you want on the cake on the spot free of charge. The service has always been prompt and friendly. There are lots of other cake and cupcakes flavors as well as other baked goods. The pound cakes are a delicious option. They come in various flavors. Edgar's also serves breakfast and lunch. The chicken salad croissant is good choice. But, the strawberry cake is my favorite. It's sweet, moist, and has lots of delectable icing. Thank me later.

    Megan B.

    Stopped by here on a whim while driving through town and was super surprised and pleased! The staff was incredibly nice and welcoming. They told us that Edgar's is known for their cakes, especially strawberry so naturally I was sold. Between the strawberry cake and the orange roll I can't decide which one is better. The cake had icing to die for, and I'm not usually an icing fan, but the orange roll? It had little coconut shavings in the middle which turnt the flavor wayyy up! (I even mixed the two pastries together which was a total game changer, try it.) Other than pastries I had the cheddar biscuit with egg and sausage. When they say cheddar biscuit they aren't messing around. It was a perfectly warm and delicious breakfast sandwich and was completed by a nice blend of their Christmas and Regular coffee. I would definitely recommend stopping by Edgar's for just a little, or doing some work at their ample seating space.

    Bacon breakfast wrap. Very small. Asked for the potatoes inside of it, came on the side
    Maddi S.

    I was pretty underwhelmed by my experience at this place sadly. I was excited because they had a breakfast wrap but ended up being disappointed. I asked if I could get the bacon breakfast wrap with the breakfast potatoes added into the wrap -- sure thing, they say. The wrap then comes out to our table and first off, looks like it was thrown onto the plate. There were pieces of bacon that had fallen out (I'm assuming) and were left on the plate, and the wrap was on the edge of the plate looking a little precarious. Maybe this was an attempt at plating, but it looked really thrown together to me. I also got the breakfast potatoes... on the side. I would've asked for them to correct it, but after trying one of the potatoes I was alright with it not being in the wrap. They were pretty hard like they hadn't been cooked all the way, so I was okay just eating the wrap. The wrap, itself, had SO much cheese in it. This might be a bonus for some people but really not for me. I realize that cheesiness is personal preference, but I always trust a place won't go the extra-cheese-route unless they note it on the menu. I wish they would have so I could have asked for easy on the cheese or no cheese (since the cheddar has a strong flavor). Overall, the service was nice and the interior was nice. I enjoyed the pastry samples. But I probably would just stick to the baked goods/coffee if I came back here.

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    Kayla C.

    Perfect addition to downtown! I've always loved Edgar's beautiful and delicious desserts but was hesitant about trying their lunch as I thought it would be dainty and not filling. I was wrong. The Edgar's chicken melt is impeccable and a must try as well as the variety of sticky buns that are served warm. SO DELICIOUS! This location is a fresh, airy cafe that boasts a beautiful patio. The staff are very courteous and feel like family once you've been there a few times. Don't let the long line scare you away - they get people through very quickly.

    Cake I received-I ordered the  Strawberry Floral Birthday cake
    Rikesha F.

    First of all, let me say I've been going over in my mind what type of shindig I could plan just to use this new location. I think it's so posh and adorable! And the patio is quaint and intimate. I'm sure you already know how famous and delicious their strawberry cake is, so I'll review something else. I've tried their quesadilla here, and it's rather yummy. It's a nice serving size and it comes with your choice of a side, which I always select the fruit salad. That's the pro side. The con: I've ordered a strawberry floral birthday cake from this location on two separate occasions. The first time I got what I ordered. The 2nd time, I did not. The 2nd time I received only a strawberry cake with white writing on it. Huge difference as you can see in the pictures. I wasn't able to pick the cake up personally, so a friend did it for me. After I checked it out and saw that it wasn't correct, I immediately called them. To make this short, after being asked to drive to PELHAM just so that store could fix the problem(downtown location was getting ready to close) and after telling the lady on the phone I wasn't doing that, she offered a $10 gift card or a $10 refund on the wrong cake. While I do truly appreciate the lady trying to help, a $10 gift card was not going to fix my cake. Sorry. The cake was delicious, as it always is, but I was still disappointed in not getting what I paid for. See pictures for a comparison of the cakes.

    Slice of coconut cake.
    Nikitia W.

    You want cake? This is the place! Their cakes are delicious! The staff here is friendly and helpful. They have good variety of other sweets too.

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    Best Food EVER!!! My family has eaten at Edgar since they opened and we have followed them as we moved.

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    This place is just the best. You could pick anything on the menu and be satisfied. The cakes are thick and rich.

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    Wonderful food! Had the pimento cheese sandwich with kettle chips and pasta salad. Probably the best ever sandwich that I have had. Thanks!

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