This place is a hidden gem. My family and I come here every time we are in Toccoa, GA for work. The service is always friendly and warm, and they are always very accommodating. Not a lot of options when it comes to GF or vegan needs, but that's not a problem for my family. The shop is smaller and everything is eaten togo due to the limited seating, yet the options are vast. My favorites include the blueberry donut and Apple fritter, yet close seconds are the jelly donut and sour cream donut. Love visiting this place and can't recommend more! read more

Hershbergers Bakery - Left to right: Apple fritter, blueberry, plain glaze, sour cream - Bakeries Near Me - Fair Play, South Carolina

We always enjoy getting up early and heading to Hershbergers on Saturday mornings! They have a good variety of Donuts! My favorite is the Blueberry Cake, the Apple Fritters are great also! Although this past Saturday, we tried their Sausage and egg biscuit, oh my... May have found a new Favorite! We've also had their cheesecakes, dangerously delicious! We Love Hershbergers!! read more

Best. Bakery. Ever. Everything tastes amazing! Warning: if you think "I'll buy some to share with others or to have the next day " .. think again, because you will eat it all that second! read more

Hershbergers Bakery - Best donuts EVER!! - Bakeries Near Me - Fair Play, South Carolina

This is a countryside low-key place. Super friendly service , quick a lot of food for the money and it was delicious. They could maybe do something about the bathroom that didn't look exactly super clean and it wouldn't take a whole lot in my opinion because it's very small and gender neutral so that's kind of a thing I would recommend they would take a look at. read more

Last week I was headed to Lakeside resort in Seneca, SC to work on my next publication. I noticed a bakery right off the first exit over the state line. It was not until I went inside and saw some of the best pastries I had ever seen. It was a small, warm, and friendly environment. My favorite was the lemon filled donut. They are so hard to find these days. Not only was it huge in size, it was ginormous in flavor! I had to go back inside and thank one of the owners face to face as they would be closed on my way back home. I took small bites as to make it last forever. lol Keep up the great baking guys. I would drive 2 hours just for another visit. See you next time. DJ Adams Shugar Enterprises read more

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Reuben sandwich was good. Have also tried their club sandwich which was good. Their sweet baked goods are excellent!

The first sign of a good bakery is amazing smells coming from the kitchen. Freshly baked is your first thought upon entering the door. The customer service was friendly and welcoming. We arrived around 9AM on a Wednesday morning and you could tell you weren't first in line of the day but the selection was very good. We selected a couple of donuts, apple fritter and a pecan turnover, a loaf of cheddar cheese bread and a tray of assorted cookies (peanut butter, chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin). The prices are very good. ($6/dz cookies $4/loaf bread) The donuts are excellent. I haven't tried other items yet but have no doubt they are delicious. This is definitely a must stop if you are in the area. Keeping small business in business especially during the pandemic is to all of our advantages. Employees wore mask and mask are required inside. read more

Hershbergers Bakery - Red Velvet - chocolate glaze - pecan turnover - Bakeries Near Me - Fair Play, South Carolina

Great bakery! It reminds me of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The staff is super nice by always having a nice thing to say and a smile on their faces. read more

Deliciously fresh great tasting food Everyone is so helpful here and their recommendations are perfect.. read more

Amazing!!!! The sweets were worth the drive out of the way home!! The apple fritters were outstanding and donuts pretty fabulous!! read more

Hershbergers Bakery - Apple fritters so reasonably priced and delicious!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Fair Play, South Carolina

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Get yourself a classic sour cream donut. The classic is where it's at. Hard second, is the salter caramel sour cream donut. These donuts are so freaking good. Good suggested morning donut drive and to go experience. I recommend this quaint spot for sure. read more

Fantastic for breakfast pastries or lunch sandwiches. Great prices. We did both while staying on Lake Hartwell

Picked up the best little cakes. Yummy! The blueberry is the best and all the others just as good. Can't go wrong.

Cinnamon rolls are the best!! You won't be disappointed. Just get there early or order in advance if you need enough to share.

Great donuts and baked goods! But why are you closed three days a week? No excuse for it!! read more

Giant fried cinnamon rolls. .5 of one will sate any normal appetite. Out of the way location, but an easy drive, located right off 85 read more

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Stopped in for some breakfast items to bring back to the camper at Hartwell state park. As soon as I walked in& smelled the smell of fresh baked goods, I was hooked! Picked up a dozen assorted doughnuts & pastry along with the best sausage, egg, & cheese biscuit that I've had in a long time. It was a great experience & a tasty one too. I will be coming back again soon. read more

The doughnuts, especially the cake donuts are so delicious and fresh. Not just like any other bakery, much better!

If you travel I-85 between Greenville, SC and Atlanta, GA, you must put this on your list of places to stop. Less than 5 minutes of the interstate in Fair Play, SC. We just had doughnuts this time, but you will hardly find any better than these anywhere else. Look forward to returning and trying some of the other pies, cakes, breads and breakfast sandwiches. read more

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Great bakery... It's got a high standard to uphold. Years ago it was Dutch Maid, then Kauffmans... both super. Dutch Maid was stellar. I just picked up a chicken salad sandwich and it's worthy of four stars. It's huge to start with. I would be ashamed to have made this for myself. It's on a super soft fresh bun. Close to a half pound of chicken. The salad is flavorful and is mostly chicken. My only complaint, the former owners would carefully select only the best white chicken hand cut into large chunks. Now we see a slight drop in quality of meat. Nothing serious, and honestly it still is better quality than 99% of the salad you will consume. Their pastry is superb. We order ahead to make certain that they have enough of what we want. Usually it's a big order too. Enough for 10 big eaters for a few days. (Guests at our Lakehouse) Their cinnamon twists are worth fighting over. They do sandwiches for lunch. And I understand they have a breakfast also. Worth going back. read more

Sour dough and rye bread are excellent quality ...................sandwiches are good also .................

The sandwiches were good, but the cookies were awful. They looked like hockey pucks! I understand the need to use frozen pre-made cookie dough, but come on!! Oatmeal raisin; where were the raisins? Chocolate chip: no even slightly melted chips. All the same shape and size. No browning of the dough at all. We threw ours out. Whoever you are buying the pre-made frozen dough from is not worth it. Find somebody else who can make your cookies decent... read more

Hershbergers is amazing. Everything the bake and sell is delicious. They are tops in customer service. We always stop by whenever we are in the FairPlay area. If you are traveling on I-85, it is a short drive and you will be glad to stopped by. read more

Old School deliciousness!! They're still pouring love into their recipes and it'll show when it hits your mouth.

Don't skip this place if you're in the area! HUGE, fresh, delicious donuts. The Italian cream cake was one of the best cakes I've ever had! Still working on it 3 days later and it's just as moist and fresh. read more

Delightful baked deliciousness !! Made fresh every day and addictive. They do an awesome job

Everything is made fresh daily: You have to get there EARLY THOUGH ONCE THE BAKED STUFF IS GONE ITS GONE:Lunch is also awesome:I go a lot and will continue to go reminds me of home with fresh made donuts. read more

Excellent Bake Goods, Great Service, and seating for Lunch Orders. Cakes and Cheesecakes are fabulous.

Awesome bakery! Great customer service and the price was very affordable. We will definitely be back.

I was very disappointed in the customer service. The hours of operation say they closed at 3:00. I walked in at 2:46 to pick up some random dessert items for a party and when I walked in the lady working said "I'm closed, sorry!" There was one male customer looking around and many items left to sale on the counter. I'm very surprised she didn't want to sell what was left. I will not be back. read more

Best Bavarian cream donut I've ever had in my life. WOW! Absolutely fabulous! Definitely worth the stop!

We were advised to come here as the best bakery for miles around and I can believe it. The freshly made pastry was terrific.

Yum! We had sandwiches for lunch and donuts for dessert. Can't go wrong with the donuts! If want the donuts for breakfast and you aren't an early bird call ahead and ask them to hold what you like. Highly recommend! Staff was all very nice as well. read more

Very nice people, super clean. Had read all the great reviews and finally stopped. Got an apple fritter that was unlike any I had ever had. It was more like apple cinnamon bread than a fritter. Was not something I'd get again. Nothing wrong with it, just prefer a more traditional fritter. read more

I purchased the cinnamon rolls and they were amazing! Best I ever had. Great small business. Local focus.

We discovered this wonderful little bakery on our way to our lake house. Our schedule never worked with their business hours, but after reading the reviews we made a special trip during hours to check it out. The donuts are amazing. They go quickly on Saturdays so hit before 11 for a full selection. The donut itself is so fresh and amazing, the toppings take it to another level. The peanut butter and chocolate chips donut was so creamy, not overpowering with peanut flavor, just a good balance of salty and sweet (chocolate chips). We decided to preorder a pound cake and sheet of sticky buns for the following weekend since family would be visiting...AMAZING! We haven't tried any of the other menu items besides the sweets. We will return for lunch as I'm sure we won't be disappointed. This place is a must, not too far off exit 2 so if heading North on 85, well worth a short detour. read more

Hershbergers Bakery will blow your mind! We have been going to Kaufman's bakery for the past few years every time we travel to our lake house in Townville from Atlanta. We timed our travel to make sure we'd pass when they were open. The husband and wife team that has taken over the bakery has not only managed to meet the great expectations we had from the previous owners but exceed them. The donuts are awesome! From the traditional apple fritter and glazed to the totally unique Carmel donut they are all over the top delicious. We will drive the hour and a half from Atlanta year around to get our special occasion cakes too because no one makes them better. Do yourself a favor and check this little place that's off the beaten path out. It's worth going a few miles off 85 anytime you are near. Check the hours as they are only open limited days and hours. read more

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Key Lime cheesecake! YUM! Have never had anything I didn't like there!

Saw all the great reviews and had to try some donuts for breakfast as well as the cinnamon rolls. They were all ok but way way too much icing. If they had 1/10th the amount of icing they would probably be really good. If you are looking for a pure sugar and frosting taste this is your place but if not I would pass. read more

This place is so wonderful!!! John and his wife are so nice. The doughnuts are out of this world. It is definitely worth stopping and checking out. read more