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    The Bake Shop

    3.7 (102 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Caroline J.

    Drawn-in by their $4 anniversary special which was your choice of any bagel with egg and cheese. French toast bagel was on point and I added a side of cannoli cream cheese. That stuff is amazing!!!! Hubs added sausage to his breakfast sandwich and the patties were nice sized and flavorful. Also ordered a sticky bun and it was delicious! Service was nice and helpful! Lots of delicious looking treats and can't wait to come back to try more. There is no seating inside but lots of tables outside.

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    Elizabeth R.

    I have been wanting to try this place for awhile and SO glad I finally got to! My family shared a few things. The bagels were perfection- light and fluffy. The sticky bun was amazing! The cream cheese frosting is one of a kind. Our favorite was the banana pudding blondie. Deff will be stopping our next time in town!

    Burnt under the topping, undercooked dough inside. Bakers dark chocolate was an ungodly amount that made it impossible to eat.
    May S.

    We have been coming here since it opened. To say the service and food have gone downhill is an understatement. Not to mention the cost of food. Sure I get the cost of inflation but two bagels and a croissant shouldn't add up to $35. Bagels $3.00 each -$6.00 Cream cheese $2.00 on each $4.00 Proteins $3.00 x 3 two on one bagel and 1 on the other. $9.00 Egg $2.00 on each $4.00 Croissant $6.00 $29.00 before taxes Not to mention that we were charged for a sausage patty when they were in fact out. Didn't get a refund nope. Staff is unfriendly, unfamiliar with what items that actually have and don't. Not to mention how slow they are. They aren't under staffed if anything they are over staffed with people just lallygagging about. We got a S'more's croissant that had an ungodly amount of bakers dark chocolate inside that made it undeniably terrible to even eat. The center was still pure dough. We said this last visit that we thought we were done eating here and today this visit solidified our decision. We definitely don't recommend this establishment. We ant even say their coffee is good. It's more bitter and acidic than Starbucks which is saying something.

    Michael M.

    I really WANT to like the Bake Shop. I do. But the quality just keeps going downhill. The prices have always been high, but this is a wealthy tourist town, so I get that. There aren't really many other options in the area, so there's no competition. I get that. The menu has changed for the worse, getting more expensive in the process. The last time that my wife ordered a bagel and cream cheese, there was only enough cream cheese to cover half of one side. That's a quarter of the bagel. There literally was not enough to smear and cover half of the bagel. Today, I ordered a "Big Bird Baguette " sandwich. On the 10" baguette, it had: two 2" round slices of cheese, two 2" round slices of sundried tomatoes, about a tablespoon of basil spread, and four slices of low-quality chicken. It's absurd. This is NOT a $12 sandwich! This is on the level of something you might find in a vending machine in a hospital cafe. The service is usually quite prompt and friendly. The location is easily accessible, which is great. But the food quality just keeps going downhill.

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    Sandra H.

    Needed a quick solution to feed a bunch of people from CA, TX and NC all with different taste. The Bake Shop was a perfect solution. From the savory ham and cheese scone to the deliciously sweet sticky bun, the Bake Shop had a flavor for all taste. The coffee was also great. It was busy and is small but being patient is worth it.

    J David H.

    I've been wanting to check The Bake shop out forever. They are always so busy during the W&M school year. So lucky me to catch them after school was out and even score parking up front, The location is just blocks from W&M campus. Parking is 10 minutes in front which can be adequate for pick up, nearby is an hour if eating on the patio, The place is a small walk in. Grab and go beverages and order at the counter. Menus are on the island as you walk in. The bottle drinks were luke warm on a very hot Williamsburg day. It was hard to not be tempted by their pastries, but I showed restraint. The staff was super friendly and helped a first timer decide on a bagel sandwich and drink. Price is fair these days and can tip on the machine. My salmon on everything was delightful. I paired with a bourbon (non alcoholic) ice latte which was super yum! Enjoyed on their patio under and umbrella. Only drawback is everything is grab and go or patio. Will love to come back.

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    Rachel Macie H.

    What a radical little bake shop that has so many delicious goodies that you really can't pick just one. We had one of the breakfast sandwiches which I believe it was made with chicken sausage I don't remember really too much from my visit here this day as it was all kinda a blur of an adventure. Like we got here when they opened and there was a line to get in but it moved quickly so that was radical and then the bread we got was really yummy too and something else that I really can't remember but it was awesome too! Yeah this review really doesn't say much just go here it's what's good it's small local and has just everything of what's good even for those who are still up from the previous night!

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    Grace D.

    If you've been a Williamsburger long enough, you've seen a few businesses come and go in this location. This is a pretty nice bakery, with breakfast/lunch offerings in the form of sandwiches. I like how substantial the sandwich on a bagel is-- it was yummy and satisfied me as a brunch until dinner time. They also do flavored lemonades, teas, and coffee drinks. Food prices are about average for CW, but the drink selection is smaller and pricier than other nearby options, like Aromas. If you're looking for something gluten free, give this a skip-- you'd be better served by the nearby Blackbird Bakery. They might have a line going out the door on a weekend morning, but it goes pretty quickly. There's no indoor seating, so you wait and sit outside until they text you that your food is ready. Masks are recommended but not required while inside. It's relatively easy to park nearby. All in all, it's worth a shot if you like baked goods and breakfast sandwiches.

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    Thanks, Caroline!

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    Very friendly staff and the cupcakes are very tasty. The owner met us at the door and apologized to us for the A/C because no one the fritz.

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    I had the most amazing avocado spread on a everything bagel! Everything looked and smelled so good. Can't wait to go back again!

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    Thank you, Ashli!

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    So so bagel, cold cappuccino, very inconsiderate and rude service. Nope! Won't be back!

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    Great local place. The baked goods are creative and tasty. Solid cup of coffee to. We visit often when we are in town

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    Thanks, Johnny! We love being a part of your mornings.

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    Ask the Community - The Bake Shop

    Any gluten free choices?

    TBH that’s a toughie for food unless you forgo the bread! Occasionally we will have a gluten-free pastry, but unless you order something breadless, we unfortunately don’t have a big demand for gluten-free.

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    Custom painting - done in all walls.
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    Inside the Chanellos restaurant
    Pic of my 10" (small) $9.99 create-your-own sausage + mushroom pizza - just fine, no complaints, piping hot, can't beat the price
    Pic of my 10" (small) $9.99 create-your-own sausage + mushroom pizza - just fine, no complaints, piping hot, can't beat the price
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