Cancel

Open app

Search

Savarino's Bakery

4.9 (21 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Savarino's Bakery Photos

Business Info

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Savarino's Bakery

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Care if goodies
Steve M.

We drove into Columbia from Manchester. We're from NY & wanted to check this place out for its Italian specialties . We had the Sicilian porchetta /hot peppers sandwich, the Savarino eggplant/rabe sandwich, & a couple of cannolis for dessert. There are tables outside but it was raining so we ate in the car cause it all smelled so good we would've never made it back to the house! The sandwiches were definitely worth the ride & those cannoli were the best we've had since leaving NY. We took a box of assorted cookies to take home, included lemon drops (wife's favorite). The bakery smells amazing & there are lots of Italian pantry specialties for sale. We can't say enough good things & we will absolutely be back!

Country Fire - chicken cutlet with marinara, mozzarella, and bomba
Brittney S.

This restaurant is in such a cute older building. We sat outside on the front patio since the weather was perfect (sunny and 77°). We found out from a local that this location is an up and coming arts district. Across the street is more seating. The market inside is very small and quaint. The young lady at the counter was very polite and helpful. My husband and I ordered sandwich's; he got the muffuletta (did not get a picture, but he said it was very good), and I got the Country Fire (pictured). I knew as soon as I saw "chicken cutlet" and mozzarella, this sandwich was for me. It was very toasty, cheesy, and flavorful. The bomba gave it an extra kick. They have MANY desserts. Tiramisu is my absolute favorite dessert. It was light with a ton of espresso which I loved. The little chocolate was a nice little touch. My husband got the crème brûlée cheesecake with raspberries on top (he ate it before I got a picture). He said it was very creamy.and delicious. Would love to stop and eat here again!

Lily S.

My friend & I could not resist popping into Savarino's -- its red brick two-storied exterior was far too interesting to resist. It's a humble little shop inside, but everything on the shelves appeared to be unquestionably authentic. Fresh pasta & sauces, balsamic vinegar, infused olive oils... Shops like these are a rare gem in the states, let alone Middle Tennessee! Originally propelled by curiosity to enter the store and not planning on purchasing anything, the baked goods became a nonnegotiable upon seeing them. We snagged a lobster tail filled with lemon whipped cream & a slice of carrot cake and rushed out to a picnic table to dig in! The lobster tail is the stuff of poems: The pastry was audibly crisp and flakey, and the inside was busting with a lightly citrusy lemon creme -- it tasted like a Spring day; like Easter egg hunting and lawn clippings and chicks hatching. I cannot wait to return and try a sandwich and a freshly filled cannoli!

Black Forest cake

I love this place! Not only do I love all the products they carry, but they made a special cake for my Austrian exchange student which she said tasted like an authentic black forest cake from Germany!

Sausage and pepper sandwich
Chom A.

I'd recommend the sandwiches! So delicious. My husband loves this place. He brought home a bunch of sweet treats and pre-made food. He is a loyal customer over a year for sure! I enjoy Palermo sandwich and sfogliatella the most. Coconut macaroon is pretty good too!

Savarino

See all

Photo of Andrew P.
8
54
104

26 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ashley B.
37
30
34

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Good selection of bakery and take out food items. Kind of pricy but very good quality. Authentic Italian bakery!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Knowledgeable and helpful staff, great selection of food and pastries, and a very warm atmosphere.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of S I.
0
157
108

1 year ago

This place has a great variety of Italian food and sandwiches. It's a locals secret place. Service was good and plot dessert items.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Kim D.
0
25
5

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

Ask the Community - Savarino's Bakery

Review Highlights - Savarino's Bakery

“This place has a great variety of Italian food and sandwiches.”

Mentioned in 3 reviews

Read more highlights

Verify this business for free

People searched for Bakeries 187 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Pie Sensations - Chocolate cream pie

Pie Sensations

4.5(24 reviews)
0.4 mi
•$$

We visited this local pie shop downtown Columbia for a mid-day snack on Saturday. The exterior has…read morebeen recently painted and renovated complete with a new facade color and letters! It looks great! Upon arrival, we spotted a case of about 4-5 different pies. Some were whole pies and others had slices cut out. There was nobody at the counter and there was not really a sign explaining how they sale. A lady sitting at the window behind the kitchen asked "Do you need something? Are you getting a pie?" oddly, and didn't seem eager to help. Once she came around, we each (a family of three), got a single slice of pie and bottled drink. The total was $35. It felt a little steep for the size of pie and quality of service. Since we were out shopping and it was raining outside, it was also disappointing they only had one table inside to eat at-- which was occupied. I feel they could add another table or two near the front window-- or even a counter against the wall with stools. Service could also be better. I got the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup pie. It was a traditional fudge pie with peanut butter drizzle across the top. It tasted very fresh and yummy. The pie crust had a great taste and the peanut butter was a nice addition to the rich and creamy fudge pie. I would return!

The online reviews for Pie Sensations are polarizing, either exalting the praises of this…read moreaward-winning pie shop with a five-star review or panning the place for being overrated. Realistically, I think it ranks somewhere in between, hence the four stars. At $8.78 per slice. including tax, the quality matches the price considering the cost of ingredients these days. Pie Sensations has quite the reputation in Middle Tennessee. It's located on the southwest corner of the adorable, vibrant square in Columbia, sandwiched between A Balloon Shop and Daniel's Barber Shop. You won't see the sign until you walk right up to the store. Delicious smells of baking pies fill this charming, deceivingly roomy space with a counter in front of the tiny kitchen, a display case, and a few tables. Personally, I'm a pie crust hater as it's often brittle and flavorless. But the crust at Pie Sensations is really good, perfectly flaky and complementary to the pies. I actually at the entire crust which is rare! There are two types of pecan pie in this world. Some prefer the rigid, thicker filling. Others like a gooey, almost liquid interior. While I prefer the thicker version, the very runny pecan pie at Pie Sensations was admittedly tasty, although not my preferred texture. It's properly sweet but not overly done with high quality and very fresh ingredients. The chess pie has that quintessential flavor of a southern classic, maybe not sweet enough for my taste but delicately balanced flavor for all palates. Their top seller, the chocolate turtle pie, was a bit too chocolatey for my personal preference. But again, the quality is obvious with a thick chocolate filling topped with caramel and pecans. While I wouldn't drive the hour from Nashville to Columbia again just to eat a slice of pie at Pie Sensations - unlike other remarkable destinations to which I'll eagerly drive three or four hours - I would encourage anyone near Columbia to sample this delicious and expertly made product! If you're in the area, it's a nice stop for dessert.

Photos
Pie Sensations
Pie Sensations - Pecan pie (don't eat and drive like I do)

Pecan pie (don't eat and drive like I do)

Pie Sensations - Blackberry Peach Pie Peanut Butter Silk Pie

See all

Blackberry Peach Pie Peanut Butter Silk Pie

BAD Bakery - Boston Cream Donut, Peanut Party Donut, S'mores Donut

BAD Bakery

4.0(21 reviews)
0.5 mi

What a cool place! It's a bit hidden down the street from the square, but well worth the slight…read moredetour. As you enter B.A.D. you'll pop right in front of the doughnut case. There you'll find some, not a lot, of delicious baked goods. It's more about the building of rather than the doughnuts themselves. You choose a base doughnut as your foundation then you go nuts with the toppings. And toppings there are. Creamy, gooey, crunchy, some healthy looking, some healthy sounding, something for everyone. In this case the everyone were two of my grandchildren and did they ever go at it! One chose a powdered doughnut as their foundation and the other a glazed. They spent, it seems, like 5 minutes each choosing and directing the pile that was put on top. Both masterpieces in their own right. While they were chomping on these concoctions, my daughter and I were discussing how we would have attacked. First of all, we wouldn't have chosen a wimpy doughnut for the base. We would have gone all in with a Cinnamon roll. Those suckers are the size of plates! What a ground floor. Top it with apples, apple butter and caramel drizzle and you've got a caramel apple cinnamon work of art! Now we're talking. Try it for yourself. After all it's only like a billion calories. Quick Tip: The doughnuts are shaped as triangles. You can always tell yourself that you're teaching the kids trigonometry.

I was just looking for a donut! What I found was an amazing place to take a much needed break,…read morepleasant conversation, music that sparked my imagination and tasty comfort food. I had the apple fritter and Kasekrainer bratwurst and a great cup of coffee. My tastebuds were happy; every bite was a pleasure. Violet, my server, was knowledgeable about the menu and offered creative suggestions for building your own donut which I found intriguing as I watched her attend other customers. All in all a warming experience to bring a stressful week to a close.

Photos
BAD Bakery - Inside look of BAD Bakery.

Inside look of BAD Bakery.

BAD Bakery - Chocolate chip cookie topped with flakey salt

Chocolate chip cookie topped with flakey salt

BAD Bakery - French Toast meal

See all

French Toast meal

Lewisburg Donuts - L-R strawberry, Thai tea, Honeydew smoothie

Lewisburg Donuts

4.9(38 reviews)
16.7 mi

The box of doughnuts I purchased... Top row: chocolate,…read moreglazed, old-fashioned, old-fashioned, maple, glazed, old-fashioned. Bottom row: blueberry, chocolate, glazed vanilla cream, glazed doughnut. Apple fritters not pictured. Never knew this place existed till I read reviews on Yelp. People saying they came from all over to try the pastries. Had to join the crowd and try them myself. Some, I was eager to get, weren't available when I went. They said they didn't make as many, when schools were in session. I'll have it go back in the summer, when sales increase. Anyway, the ones I chose today were delicious. My favorite was the Maple Old-fashioned (yum yum!) Hope they have that every time I go because I will want it again and again.

I've been trying to make it to this place for years!! While the daily closing time is listed as…read more3:00 p.m., the store actually closes when they sell out of donuts. And as popular as this spot is, they sell out well before 3:00 every single day! So on several occasions over the past five years, I've driven an hour down to Lewisburg at 1:00 or 2:00, only to find a closed store at the end of a fruitless trip. Finally, I made the pilgrimage to the Lewisburg Donut Shop on a weekday morning and found it open! Hallelujah! And indeed, the donuts did not disappoint. The apple fritter is among the best I've had, almost as good as Fox's in Green Hills. But that maple with a soft, yeasty, melt-in-your-mouth dough is astounding! I can understand the lofty ratings now!

Photos
Lewisburg Donuts - Exterior

Exterior

Lewisburg Donuts - Exterior

Exterior

Lewisburg Donuts - Smoked Salmon Bagel, trust me on this one.

See all

Smoked Salmon Bagel, trust me on this one.

Savarino's Bakery - bakeries - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...