Shop Local and save! What a hidden gem in Florence! A full bakery and Bagel Shop with prices and flavors that cannot be beat! Service is fabulous and easy to order Table seating available inside Instant happy vibe upon entering The smell of the bakery is everything you remember Great community and food 3 cakes + 12 doughnuts under $65 Cakes feed 8-12 people read more

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Ordered a cake for a baby shower and it was decorated perfect and tasted delicious and homemade! Not like chemicals and a bunch or preservatives! read more

Emerson's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

On December 23rd, 2025, my husband stopped in the 25 location to buy a box off cookies for our neighbor for Christmas. When he brought the cookies home, the box was filled with macaroons and the other half of the box was filled with a stale, old fruit cake cut up to look like cookies. I recommend watching what you buy at any of their locations due to poor quality and items being days old/stale. Our family will never go back!! read more

This is my favorite bakery of all time! Great service, delicious home town lifelong favorite. I was raised in Ky and every time I go back, I swing by Emerson's! read more

The women behind the counter were super friendly and very helpful. Pastries were delicious

Best donuts around! And the double butter coffee cake is wonderful. We also got some dinner rolls for Easter dinner and they were perfect!

This is an amazing classic bakery! The moment you open the door, you are greeted by the amazing smell of sugar and the friendly staff. You have to go early because everything (I do mean everything) is sooo good it sells out fast. There is a enormous variety of fresh baked goods from breads, cakes, cookies, pasties, sooo many type so donuts and more. This bakery is one of our favorites and it is definitely a treat. Make sure you check it out. read more

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My family and I needed to finalize birthday festivities for my father-in-law in less than a week. Unfortunately the cake was one of the last things on the list. Happily, Emerson's was able to accommodate us with a delicious and festive cake. My sister-in-law put in the order for a fisherman themed cake. (We had tried to get this at another local bakery first only to be told that custom cakes would take much longer.) The lady we worked with was super upbeat and helpful. We told her what we wanted, and she gave multiple options and was very descriptive to help us choose. She also helped us figure out what size cake to get, so we didn't order too much. The cake was very reasonably priced and available in a short time frame on a busy, holiday weekend. And perhaps best of all, it tasted great. We got vanilla icing and strawberry cake. It definitely satisfied our sweet tooth. I hope we can order from Emerson's again soon. read more

Emerson's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

I wouldn't know - I placed an order to be delivered the night before, and they cancelled it without explanation then claimed they didn't. It caused a lot of issues, and I won't be ordering from them again. read more

Went in this morning to get fresh bagels. Saturday! Thought it strange that there weren't many left. When i got home it was very clear that there were a day or more old. They were extremely stale. Not happy! read more

Emerson's Bakery - a bagel on a table - A plain, toasted bagel with a golden-brown crust and a soft interior, resting on a wooden table. - Bakeries Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

Donuts are good, but the women here are typically rude. I've came in when it's not busy and I always feel rushed, and as if they are annoyed that I'm coming in to order a pastry. read more

Best tasting cake in town! We used them for our daughter's wedding cake and cupcakes, and the price was reasonable and they were amazing, and we had a lot of compliments. We had the white with raspberry and lemon fillings and chocolate with peanut butter, raspberry, and cookies and cream fillings. Jolene is so friendly and helpful when placing orders. read more

Emerson's Bakery in Florence Ya'll has lots of delicious donut options! We love their jelly filled donuts and their donuts with icing and sprinkles! The chocolate icing is my favorite as it is perfectly sweet and goes great with their donuts! They have a location on 42 and on 25 in Florence! read more

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Stopped in 4:50 to see if had any sweet treats left ... Had some miscellaneous cookies and 1 donut and 1 apple turnover Few muffins, I took donut and muffin to satisfy the need for a treat I ask if there was any discount since they are closing in 10 minutes "No". There bakery is good but would have been nice if they'd offer a small discount since they put them on the mark down table after they close for patrons to buy next day @ 50%off. Now you know the story ...good day! read more

My grandson and I really enjoy our weekly visits to Emerson's. Whether it be donuts or bagels, they never disappoint!! read more

Emerson's Bakery - A young boy with light brown hair is sitting at a wooden table in a cafe, about to eat a scoop of ice cream handed to him by an adult. The background shows chairs, tables, and a display case. - Bakeries Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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Overpriced and stale. A worker was super rude to me when I asked if they had any lemon, like just say no, the attitude is not required. There are a lot of places to buy donuts that don't have a bigoted vibe. read more

We got a very moist and rich cake and a great bakery apple pie. The quality was excellent. It was the best bakery goods that I have had in some time. They had no problem doing a special order and had it ready for us. I will definitely use them for the next birthday party. read more

This place isn't the worst, but it isn't the best. We only stop by if we're in the plaza, it's not worth it to make a separate trip for. The bagels are over priced. They're on the smaller side and to have them put cream cheese on it, it'll cost $3. For a bagel and cream cheese? Their speciality kids cookies are kind of messy. They taste good, which is what matters the most, but for a bakery, you expect a certain level of icing decorating technique, and they lack it here. If you're new to the area looking for things like Italian cookies, cannolis, those type of things- you won't find it here. Place is older and could use some sprucing up. read more

So disappointing and will never go there again. I had asked for a vintage circus, with a Halloween twist theme. Instead I got this. I could of done this same work with my novice skills! Looks like they ran out of time and threw something together. This cake is so embarrassing, I'm considering on not displaying it. No excuses. read more

Emerson's Bakery - Was supposed to be a vintage Halloween circus theme cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

A quick snack staple when you want a quick fresh donut or bagel. They make great bagel sandwiches but I wish they did lox as well. The code is hot and fresh though a little weak and the older ladies that work here are some of the nicest people. Right now they are having a sale if $9/dozen for donuts... while supplies last!! read more

I am used to having bagel places near home. When I moved down here I was upset I couldn't find any! When I saw Emos I had to stop. The woman that waited in me was fantastic. I Will be back to try all the different varieties. When I go visit my son in Savannah i will come to get dozens as I always take him some. You can't get a good bagel there. The grocery store ones are not the same. I am so glad I found you guys. You made my day! Thank you. read more

My family and I have gone to Emerson's for years. Since I was a little girl our Sundays were always church and Emerson's. I'm 21 years old now and still stop in for a bagel. This will always be my favorite morning stop. No one can compete with their chocolate long johns. 10/10 read more

Called on Friday before Mother's Day to order a cake I was told they are not taking cake orders a bakery not taking cake orders what are they open for? Would you go to gas station that didn't have gas? They didn't suggest anything that was in the store or come in tomorrow and look just we're not taking cake orders read more

Lots of great treats for great prices! This is a FuNn place to hangout out and have some and enjoy something sweet!

I think my first review of Emerson's was too harsh. I've been going there weekly for my bread and bagels, and I'm really impressed with the quality. The butter crust and hearth breads are my favorites, though I just got a loaf of rye and like it better than most others I've ever tried. Their 'everything' bagels are really killer, too. As for their sweets, I'm partial to the cheese pockets and coffeecakes. I'm always afraid to buy one unless I'm having guests over because I know I'll end up devouring the whole thing. read more

We heard of this place while dining at Benihanas. Another group at our table was celebrating a birthday and shared their cake with us, from Emersons. We were in LOVE....get it? I N L O V E... The cake was nothing odd...white cake and white icing but it was amazing. The icing was a buttercream that was smooth and sweet but not sickeningly so and the white cake was moist and flavorful. I knew we had to find this place and have it again. So we did... The staff was super friendly and the cakes and pastries are reasonably priced. We will go back and have went back. I love this cake!! read more

I'm picky about alot of things, but sweets ain't one of those thangs. Uh, un. You can probably throw some sugar on the ground on a hot summer day and I'd get on the ground to lap it up like a cat with her milk. But I do have preferences... I'd knock over anyone who got in my way if Krispy kreme has their "Hot Now" sign lit up, and up till today they have been my absolute fave. Well Krispy Kreme, you may have met your match. This amazing delight sitting next to me isn't a donut, oh no.. it's much cooler than that. It's a ME size Pineapple Upside down Cake. And, my God.. when I took the first bite I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. This is hands down the BEST dessert I have EVER had. EVER. (and I eat ALOT of dessert.. if you couldn't tell..) I also got chicken salad on a cheddar bagel. Yeah it was good too, but I forgot about it already because of this orangey with a hint of yellow cake sitting beside me. This thing is seriously so good I don't want to finish it because then I'll have none left. Maybe I should let it sit next to me till I'm done with work? Yeah, that's not gonna happen. My taste buds are already begging me for the next bite. Based on the cake.. it'd be 10 stars, but the service was pretty slow and there wasn't really anyone else there. When you walk in there isn't anything impressive about the decor, and it doesn't have that OH MY GOD THAT SMELLS SO GOOD, I HAVE TO EAT EVERYTHING IN HERE, kinda smell like other bakeries I've gone to. There are plenty of seats inside, but I can't ever really see them being crazy enough to have to use them all. They offer soft drinks, and a cooler with a limited amount of beverages. I almost had to pry my hand away because they had chocolate milk...The dessert selection is very nice, and I had to limit what I looked at so I didn't buy the whole darn place. Will I return? Most definitely.. If I didn't think I'd get fired for leaving my job to go back right now.. I wouldn't be typing this review. I'd be stuffing my face with pineappley goodness. Oh, wait.. I'm still doing that.. Ok, I'd be on my way to buying more pineappley goodness. Yeah.. Till we meet again Emerson's. I have a feeling it'll be soon. read more

I will never go to Emerson's Bakery again. On 12/20/21 I ordered a lemon cream pie and a pumpkin roll for a 20-25 person sit down dinner for Christmas Eve. When I arrived for the pick-up the morning of the order, they had nothing for me. They offered me danishes. The only thing they had left was a German chocolate cake. I took the cake because I had nothing else. I ended up at Walmart looking for something there. The funny thing about this is when I was so upset over it not being there the girl at the counter said well you know we have bakers. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? She was holding my order in her hand. When asked why no one called me, she said I don't know they have been busy! I will be getting this out on social media with family and friends! There was no excuse for something like this to happen! read more

I really had a difficult time deciding between 2 stars and 1 star. The place was clean, the service was fine. So it should get a star for that. However, the food was so offensive that this place truly deserves 1 star. This place is connected to "Emerson's Bakery". I didn't try any of the bakery items, so good luck to them, but to call yourself a "bagel house" and to be as terrible as they were was an embarrassment. So, I look at the menu and I see the selection. I see "egg, cheese & meat". I ask for an everything bagel and they were out (which is fine, it happens) so i got an onion. The bagels were "lender" size but whatever, not everything can be NYC bagels Here is where it gets bad. So I ordered a "bacon egg and cheese". They start making it and say to me "we only have bacon bits that we mix in with the eggs". No real bacon? They had one of those pouches of bacon bits that arent refrigerated. So, at a "bagel house" where half the menu is scrambled eggs on a bagel they don't carry real bacon? That is ridiculous. Then I noticed the menu where they had their "meat" selection and its turkey, ham or salami. So no sausage either. Its a joke Then, I asked for ketchup on my bagel. They didn't have ketchup. How can you not have condiments for scrambled eggs? So, to me, this place isn't even trying. For real. scrambled eggs with no bacon, no sausage and no condiments. How hard is it to buy a $1 bottle of ketchup that lasts forever? If this place was just a bakery that happened to sell bagels, whatever, i'll let it go. But if you have the audacity to call yourself a "bagel house" then you have to put some effort into it. 100% truth, if you want a bagel, there is a Dunkin Donuts near by. This place is that bad that I'm recommending a Dunkin Donuts bagel. read more

Serving up day old doughnuts on a Sunday morning is one of those signs that you just don't care anymore about providing fresh baked goods. @10am you throw me a dozen stale doughnuts, you have effectively told me to go to hell....so, back at ya! Makes me miss a local Krispy Kreme read more

I have been to many donut shops and this one does not disappoint. They open at 5am and this particular location is open on Sundays. I recommend this bakery over your store / chain bought alternatives. read more

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Wow Mike I dont know where you got your bagel that day but you must have really hit a bad day because I have been going to this place for a while and unless they have new ownership, this place ROX! My only complaint would be that they spread the cream cheese (of about every flavour you want, i might add) on too thick . WAY TOO THICK! Sausage was real. Bacon was real. Yes they carry bacon bits but you have to ask for them by preference. Perhaps you had a new gal or you had a foreigner or even maybe it is a different ownership but I have been goin in there (yes the date you show) and my service AND food is quite yummy and i might add they are are always busy. Sorry you had a bad experience read more

Tons of delicious bagels, donuts, and baked goods! And an abundance of cream cheese choices that they will spread on the bagel for you. I had the poppy bagel with red onion cream cheese and it was the bomb diggity. My wife had the cheddar cheese bagel with veggie cream cheese and hers was splendid. read more

The everything bagel at Emerson's is, well, everything. My family loves the donuts of course, but I can't live without this bagel! Thanks Emerson's, now I have to get up early since I'm addicted! read more

I haven't had a decent bagel since I left NYC in 2005. Who knew I had to go to a bakery in Northern Kentucky to relive bagel perfection. Outstanding. All the bagel varietals and a slew of flavored smears! So good. {so BAD for the diet!} Went back to try the doughnuts, delish as well. Will be back again and again to my new favorite neighborhood bagel joint! read more

I was very disappointed with today's experience. At 9 a.m. on a Sunday, they were nearly out of bagels. Of the approximately twelve flavours they had listed, only two were in stock. I could understand if a business with numerous types of goods were to run out of bagels, but bagels are in this business' name and they are one of the few goods that they sell. Ultimately I chose a poppyseed bagel with cream cheese and salami. What I received was a bagel with cream cheese only spread on the bottom half, and two pieces of salami that only would have been sufficient for half a bagel. Since I did not eat in, and only discovered this issue when I went to eat my breakfast, the top half of the bagel had to be eaten entirely plain. Were I rating the taste of the bottom half of the bagel alone, then I would have given this business three (maybe four) stars, as it did taste good. However, the service and the selection were both incredibly disappointing, especially for a business that calls itself Emo's Bagel House. read more

Read the negative reviews and they sounded slightly picky...I was expecting the worst, but didn't know if I wanted to eat now or wait until LaGrange..... Stopped and everything was great! The ladies were super friendly and they had tons of variety and options! The pastries looked great, but I had an onion bagel with some flavored creme cheese. Very generous with the cheese and it tasted great! Definitely try this spot, they have plenty of options and take care of you! read more

Delicious bagel, great variety, and very friendly staff! Didn't try any pastries, but the bagel and cream cheese was exactly what I was looking for. read more

Did you know that Emerson's bakery goods are not baked fresh every day and they serve what is leftover the next day. Maybe the next day after that! I got stale peanut rolls more than once. Try Florence bakery accross the street. They do not have as much variety, but much, much better quality. read more

Inconsistent. That's the best way to describe this little donut shop. Some have lots of filling, others have about a pea sized dob. Some are drowned in icing, other have very little. If you get a good batch, they are pretty good. If you happen to get a bad batch, I would compare them to convenience store donuts. They are a little pricy at 10.00 a dozen. read more