My opinion is possibly bias, Paul's is a childhood nostalgia that I can tell it's their amazing hand made icing and baking as I catch a whiff of it in my vicinity. The pricing is very fair, competing like large corporate company bakers such as harps, and Walmart. I usually always get a welcome when entering, and they are always kind enough to answer questions. Simple decor, but always clean. I am excited that I can give this nostalgia to my child as they grow and I hope they fall in love with the confections as I did. Nothing beats Paul's! read more

Stopped by Paul's the Saturday before Easter. There was a cake in the case and the lovely girl said it's lemon with a raspberry filling and a cream cheese icing. Perfect to bring over to family for our holiday dinner... ?? If there is a Paul you are cutting too many corners dear. The lemon cake had no lemon zest or juice that we could tell. The raspberry filling tasted fake like the cake and we didn't taste any cream cheese in the icing. We all got a minty flavor like toothpaste minty in the filling, no raspberry flavor, so artificial. It was a real let down for all. I would pay twice as much for the real deal. 1&done read more

Consistent and excellent time after time. This bakery is a family owned shop that I trust for preparing special occasion, cakes, holiday treats, and every day goodies. They have never failed us at work or home or anywhere else. They do a fantastic job. read more

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Who doesn't love a good bakery? While passing through town, I decided to stop because I was in a small town and any bakery in a small town has to be good. Am I right? As far as a bakery goes, this was a so-so to me. The baked good offerings and taste compared to a supermarket's bakery. Nothing really that artisan, but still had a charm to it. It was before noon when I stopped, so a selection of doughnuts was on display and for sale. The staff was young and friendly. They had a few tables to eat indoors. I opted to grab some doughnuts and cookies to go. All of the cookies weren't my favorite or stood out to me. The star of the show was the apple fritter. Most apple fritters are shaped as hearty discs. This one was more or less shaped like a gnarly softball. All the edges were crisp that once bit into, lead to a fluffy, apple cinnamon chew. So mouth watering! read more

I have been a customer of Paul's for over 45 years. This was, without a doubt, the worst cake I've ever had. The "beautiful roses" on top were not edible -- they were so hard I nearly broke a tooth. I actually rolled one on the counter, and it sounded like dice hitting the surface. The cake itself tasted old and oddly salty. I ordered half chocolate and half white, but it only had a thin strip of chocolate in the center -- maybe three inches total. Nothing about this cake was as described or worth what I paid. read more

I have always loved the cakes and chocolate covered donuts. When I was working they always had me get the birthday cakes here. I have no complaints. Dean C. read more

The cinnamon roll was one of the best I've had! I love apple fritters but this one was just okay. It had a very different texture to it, sponge. The apple turnover well l only had a corner but liked it but my husband thought the filling tasted like it came from a can. read more

Paul's Bakery - Cinnamon roll, Apple fritter, and apple turnover - Bakeries Near Me - Van Buren, Arkansas

Wedding cake, donuts, and everything in between. All great. Never had something bad from either location.

I can't say good enough things about this bakery. I am new to the area and had no idea which bakery to choose for my gender reveal cake. I had a big task, have a custom cake be made for Valentine's Day... with 2 days notice. I actually had called and visited all the other bakeries in the fort smith area and all said there was no way they could do it in that amount of time. This must have been fate cause Paul's bakery was my last call and I'm soooo glad all the other bakeries turned me down. Paul's bakery made the most GORGEOUS cake that far exceeded my expectations. Not to mention, was sooooo good. I even asked for a custom filling that wasn't on their list and they happily made it. I appreciate their kindness and willingness to make my gender reveal possible. When I went in to order the cake, all the staff was very sweet and welcoming. I also got sucked into their variety of cookies, cupcakes, and donuts. I couldn't leave with some extra goodies. Got several cookies and they were amazing!! read more

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Excellent selection of tasty products. Monday 6AM-6PM Tuesday 6AM-6PM Wednesday 6AM-6PM Thursday 6AM-6PM Friday 6AM-6PM Saturday 6AM-4PM Sunday Closed read more

I haven't ate here in awhile, but it's been around for a long time and has always been great and an awesome variety. Friendly staff.

Cupcakes were simple but delicious! Sure enjoyed it very much! Would recommend you for a quick stop by and pick up some sweets.. they are so good! read more

Expensive #13+ for 2 coffees (no refills) and 2 donuts. Coffee was awful, we had to buy milk for it because they only had chemical creamers. The apple fritter lacked apples - not cool at these prices. read more

Beautiful cakes friendly people I used to go there with my grandma after school and get a pastry dish I got a viking cake from there and I was so impressed read more

Donuts, maple bars, cinnamon rolls, are great, all their stuff is great if you get it fresh. The problem is it's a 50-50 shot as to it being fresh or old. read more

The best donuts, hands down! The cakes are great, the staff are easy to work with and friendly. The sugar cookies are really great too. read more

Paul's Bakery - A beautiful wreath cake! (It tasted great too)! - Bakeries Near Me - Van Buren, Arkansas

Paul's Bakery is the best bakery in Northwest Arkansas. There are no frills in this place. It's an older building but the goods are consistently amazing. The chocolate dots are always soft. My mom and dad's favorites are the glazed sugar cookies. I love the peanut butter dots and the colorful tops on the ice cream cone cookies! read more

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I always can rely on Paul's for all my cake and cookie needs! It is the best bakery in fortsmith and vb area!! They always can find a way to mak everything work and make it look perfect anytime of the year! read more

There is nothing wrong with Paul's bakery at all everything is absolutely delicious from the donuts to the cakes. Love the people that work they're always helpful and very friendly. read more

Pauls bakery is great. I've had their doughnuts twice sense I've been here in town. The maple bars and the doughnuts holes are the best in my opinion. Great local place with great taste. read more

I fell in love with Paul's Bakery when I lived in Van Buren for a couple years. Fast service. Fantastic desserts! They cannot be beat from ft smith to Nwa for their birthday cakes. Just can't. I've tried them all. Ricks in Fayetteville and Shelby Lynn's in Springdale and Paul's bakery has them beat no problem. Now when we are going through the Ft smith area I stop here for a treat to take with me :) read more

Best Cakes around!! And cookies are amazing as well! The donuts are great but absolutely heavenly if you get there early while they are still warm!! read more

A VB staple, I have been going to the Bakery for over 45 years. As a kid I lived two blocks away and would make the walk to buy candy weekly. Saturday I was on a Harley ride out of Texas so I decided to stop buy and have breakfast, it was as awesome as I remember it to be, the maple bar was warm and soft and the cherry turnover as light and buttery. The store was packed with locals and the Lennons were busy in the back baking a family affair. If you are in the area I would recommend stopping and enjoying the freshness that is Paul's Bakery. read more

Excellent stuff! Bought a cake from them the other day, fantastic cake, great service and really affordable. Highly recommended!!

I only get cake from here! Delicious cakes, cookies, and pastries and very, very affordable!!! Cakes are always beautiful and the donuts are always so good. You can never buy just one! read more