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    Southern Sweets Bakery

    4.1 (483 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    SOUTHERN SWEETS BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Helen K.

    I stopped by here on my way to DeKalb Farmers Market. I liked the cute shabby chic decor and was pleased to see other patrons there on a late Sunday afternoon. I ordered a slice of the caramel cake but was unfortunately disappointed. The cake itself was on the dry side, and the caramel frosting was extremely sweet. Given that the slice was over 8 dollars, I expected it to taste better than your average slice of cake.

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    Janet W.

    Every time I need a sweet treat near work, I stop here. It never fails to lift my mood! I am a big fan of the German chocolate cake. I am not vegan, but my coworker who is vegan, loved the bakery for all the vegan options! Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area it is close by to the DeKalb farmers market.

    Sabina M.

    I liked the customer service, but after having tried their other desserts, I haven't found any that call me back.

    La'chelle S.

    If you're ever near the DeKalb Farmers Market, make sure to save a little room for dessert because Southern Sweet Bakery is an absolute treasure! Tucked away in an unassuming spot, this bakery is a true hidden gem that's worth every step off the beaten path. I stumbled across it by chance, and I'm so glad I did. From the moment you walk in, the smell of freshly baked goods wraps around you like a warm hug. The staff are incredibly friendly and make you feel like family. Now, let's talk about the star of the show--the desserts! Whether you're a fan of classic Southern treats or something a little more unique, they've got you covered. Their cakes are moist and rich, their pies are perfectly balanced Their pricing per slice was a little more than I would have liked to pay, but I understand that people need to run a business and make a profit. If you're in Decatur, Southern Sweet Bakery is a must-visit.

    Carrot Spice Cake
    Megha D.

    We were celebrating a friend's birthday and decided to pick up cake from Southern Sweets to celebrate her! We ordered the Carrot Spice cake and it was a pretty easy pickup process. The cake itself is a generous portion. The cake crumb was moist and tender and I LOVED the cream cheese portion. The pecan coating was a nice crunchy contrast as well. Overall, great dessert and definitely want to check out more offerings!

    1/2 All American Tuna Salad Sandwich 12 oz. Soup and Salad Lunch Combo Tomato Basil Soup
    Levar M.

    Food was good. I had lunch special 1/2 sandwich & soup (tomato basil). Service was great at the time I was there and the Ambiance of the restaurant was okay. I like the art on the walls and I like that the menus were written on a chalkboard. I like that the restaurant has a modern touch in technology and still provides the old school way people are use to. While Yelp asks if restaurant(s) provide QR codes for menus to me this allows for people to possibly tamper with the QR codes and getting away with possibly hacking a customer. From a very particular customer that has his own view on how I perceive things to be. The location of where the trash is while not bad could be better and more visible especially for people that are dining in. Also had to pick up the "oh so famous" best coconut cake in Georgia!

    Southern Breakfast
    Morgan V.

    Wow! This place has been on my list for about a year, and I wish I had come sooner. It is not a small bakery, there is quite a bit of indoor and outdoor seating and just SO MANY cakes. Way more cakes than they have on their website, which was a pleasant surprise. It was crowded as well, not too crowded, but more people than I expected for the time that I came. I got several slices of cake ($7 per slice): the amaretto butter (a bit too sweet for me), the Oreo cheesecake (only type of cheesecake I'll eat!), and the German chocolate cake (absolutely fantastic, devoured by me, my friend and my husband). My vegan friends have previously raved about this bakery because of the delicious options available to them as well. I also ordered a classic breakfast (~$13) of eggs, biscuit, grits and chicken sausage. Wasn't expecting too much as I don't typically love the type of biscuit shown in the pictures I saw. But the biscuit was actually incredibly moist and tasty! I even asked for more raspberry jam because I have a special sweet tooth and wanted to slather my biscuit in it. The chicken sausage was especially good too, some of the best I've had, where you genuinely think to yourself, "Is this really not pork?" And I felt like the eggs were cooked perfectly and so tasty. The grits were a bit watery but could've been a one off and next time I'll probably want to try the potatoes anyways. I also got the Squeeze King Blueberry Lemonade, which interested me because it is from a local farm and is just juice, water, sugar and puree. It was very good and not too sweet, though I'll probably still water it down a bit at home. Breakfast is served until 11 on weekdays and 1 on weekends, which made me very happy as I love breakfast, and I tend to sleep in. Many people were also enjoying lunch with friends at the time that I came in, and I got the feeling that this place has its fair share of local regulars, which is always a good sign! I am just all around impressed by the space and the food and will plan to come back. Oh, and there's plenty of parking!

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    Jarrod F.

    If you're ever attending a potluck or a dinner party and you're tasked for bringing desserts, this is the place to go! A friend of mine decided to bring a vegan chocolate cake from here over to our house for a holiday party and it was a hit! My wife and I enjoyed the cake so much that we decided to get the same cake for Christmas Day. Although I've only had the chocolate cake, the cafe does a lot of desserts and they also serve breakfast and lunch items. While we were picking up our Cake for Christmas today, we also decided to grab a Cobb salad and a BLT for lunch. Both the salad and Sandwich was decent, but probably a little bit overpriced in my opinion. As for the ambiance of the cafe, it was pretty cool. You walk in and there is a few tables for sitting and there are some outside as well. All throughout the cafe is dope art from different time periods and cultures, definitely gives you a "cafe" feel. Probably wouldn't recommend the spot for large parties or a date night, but if you wanted to grab a quick bite with a friend or have some coffee and read/work on something, this is the place.

    Zoe S.

    We stopped here after lunch in attempt to curb afternoon sweat cravings. And the cakes did their job!

    Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake

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    Turkey club sandwich was excellent, but the chicken salad I took home for later gave me the rumbles.

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    Southern Sweets is a Wonderful family-owned bakery with tasty treats by a wonderful family. Yum!

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    Really one of the best bakeries in Atlanta. Some great gluten-free options as well. And these are really good to bring to a holiday party!

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    2 years ago

    Received takeout brunch from here. Everything was fresh, hot, and quick. I haven't actually tried the sweets but I'll be back to try them.

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    thanks Shavonia -- glad you stopped and hope to see you again soon!

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    Delicious cakes and great customer service. The chocolate peanut butter mousse cake was heavenly!

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    Ask the Community - Southern Sweets Bakery

    What are the vegan options?

    They have a bunch on their website, you can check it out at https://www.southernsweets.com/

    Pecan pie? I'm in search for a good southern pecan pie 😉

    We do a great southern pecan tart which the crust is just different. .. we can do a traditional pie with advanced notice of 24 hour notice. If it is for Christmas than you must call and order and pay tomorrow.. ask for Trish if whoever answers… 

    How's the German chocolate cake?

    We think it is wonderful...

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    Omg. I remember this space as a small spot in the back area. Now the space is much wider and spans…read moreall the way from the front to the back. And there's even a small and very cute shop in the very front. What we had was the lunch combo. The sandwich came with a side, cookie, drink, and fruit. It's such a good value and quality for what you get. The sandwich was simple but fresh and tasty. The medium bowl of soup had real body and was really flavorful. The cookie was surprisingly tasty and won't make you cringe with the sweetness level. And the fruit was fruit. There's nothing wrong or great to call out. The sandwich was superb. The soup was very hearty. And even the cookie was tasty. This lunch was pretty filling even sharing it as I had coffee already. Honestly the whole experience from the front, to the back, and even another customer experience was great.

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    I absolutely loved this place! A friend and I decided to meet up for dinner one Friday night and…read morefound our way here. I did make reservations through their website and am happy that I did because they were quite busy once we arrived. They are located just between Mead and Oakview and share a parking lot with a few other restaurants and retail businesses. While the lot was full, I was able to find nearby parking in the resieenti Eden was amazing and took such wonderful care of my friend and I as we celebrated our birthday. We indulged in Artichokes Fritos ($10) for the app which was amazing and I ordered the Chicken pesto ravioli ($18) for my entree. I would've liked a bit more seasoning on the overall dish but it was still satisfying. Our waiter was super attentive and checked on us periodically to ensure we were good and even gifted us with a scoop of strawberry gelato which was super sweet of him. This is truly a neighborhood gem and I really enjoyed my time here. I'd definitely come back here based off the service and taste of the food alone.

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