Beautiful cake and tasted even better than it looked. My daughter and her guests were quite pleased. Thank you Baking Grounds! read more

The Baking Grounds - What we received!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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We've been getting cakes from this bakery since they were at the old location. Picked up a white wedding cake and it was very dry. It tastes old. We would buy several custom cakes from them a year. We will not be bringing our business there any longer. read more

The Baking Grounds - Bakeries Near Me - Buford, Georgia

First time I went here because I had a gift card. Turned out that it was not accepted. And the ownership had changed so previous gift cards were not honored. New owner should have probably moved over the gift cards, however. Anyway, ordered a coffee to go. It was the worst coffee I ever had. read more

I ordered a cake for my parents 60th wedding anniversary. They designed it just as I asked. They made Cattleya orchids for the top. This was the flower my mother had in her wedding bouquet. The vintage piping was beautifully done. My parents loved it. It was so good! I added the 60 and diamonds on the top for their 60th diamond anniversary. read more

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I think the business was sold recently. The bakery is NOTHING compared to what it was. The petit fours look like made a cake and cut into pieces. They were dry and we threw them out read more

The Baking Grounds - Monster cake. Wedding cake flavor. - Bakeries Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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Be sure to stop by this gem of bakery in Buford, Georgia located just a few miles away from The Mall of Georgia. The place has been in business since 1958. While most people go there to get their cakes and cookies for special occasions, the breakfast and lunch offerings make this a worthwhile destination for anyone who is hungry. The prices are reasonable (about 11-13 for a plate). The portions are generous. (Other meals at my table took up several plates, I was looking for a smaller option). The food is excellent with professional touches that can make or break the experience. For example, the syrup was warm, the cinnamon roll was sliced for better syrup application before being battered, and can buy the mugs if you want one. The service is great. The cinnamon roll toast came with hash browns but I didn't want more starch on top of the rolls and syrup. The waitress rang me up a la carte so that the meal came out the same price but I skipped on the hash browns and got bacon instead. The place was quiet but busy with lot of groups of older men and a few mix gendered groups having breakfast at 8:30-9:30am on a Wednesday morning. Only one word of warning: this is a bakery, they don't stay open very late because they open early. read more

The Baking Grounds - Slices of cinnamon roll French toast, warmed syrup, bacon, and fresh coffee. - Bakeries Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Last weekend, I bought two pies (peach and apple), two cakes and a dozen assorted cookies. * The Two pies when I opened the box had MOLD inside the crust...yes MOLD. * The cookies had NO taste, extremally BLAND * The two cakes were dry even though I ask were they freshly baked. I have been ordering from this bakery for over 10 years and NEVER had an issue. Everything was delicious. I had NO idea until I called today the ownership had changed. The manager barely spoke English and defended what I was trying to tell him. I did not ask for a refund but was letting them know that they are selling MOLDY pies. I dare not mention everything else was BLAND and tasteless. I will never return to this bakery knowing they serve OLD bake goods. The health department needs to inspect this place. read more

I called to place an order for cookies and was informed I needed to send an email with the design I'd like to request. I asked if they could complete the order for the date I requested before sending the email and they said yes. I sent the email as requested and received a response saying that I still needed to come in to complete the order. I drove 25 minutes following what was directed in the email and then was told they could not do it. This was very inconsiderate and provided mixed messaging as a customer. read more

This used to be my favorite bakery...always full of fresh, delicious options and packed shelves. Today was the complete opposite. The place was empty, the shelves were nearly bare, and service was painfully slow even with just one person ahead of us. The staff seemed unsure of what they were doing. I still wanted to give it a chance under new ownership, but everything we ordered was stale and ended up in the trash. Really disappointing to see such a great spot go downhill. read more

Never again! Picking up my order was absolute chaos. The petite fours were dry and embarrassingly decorated. The lemon squares were mostly crust, very little filling. Never. Ever. Again. read more

I get bakery things here all the time. EVERYTHING is always so delicious. And the inside atmosphere is soooooo cute and welcoming. The service is also very helpful and polite. The breakfast was on point! Simple, flavorful and not overwhelming or too filling. The bacon was Smokey and perfectly cooked. read more

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Ownership Changed in Jan 2026 - Misleading Marketing & Terrible Customer Service. I was a longtime customer of The Baking Ground Bakery and Cafe in Buford under the original family who held ownership since 1958. They earned fantastic reviews for their quality cakes, beautiful decorations, and excellent service. The business was sold in January 2026. Important note for potential customers: Any reviews posted before January 2026 are for the previous owners. Please disregard those when deciding whether to order here now. The new owners have kept the same name, website, and marketing language that still makes it appear to be the original family-run bakery "in business since 1958." They claim to use the old recipes, but many recent reviews report that the quality has dropped -- cakes aren't as good, decorations are less impressive, and they can no longer do fondant work. I personally cannot speak to the current taste or quality of the cakes because I had to cancel my birthday cake order about 10 days before pickup (no work had been done on it). I was charged $130 and requested a refund. They refused and would only offer an in-store credit. When I first called to explain the situation -- that I don't live nearby and wouldn't be returning based on recent reviews -- the person hung up on me. When I came in person to address the credit, the treatment was equally disappointing. All I wanted was a refund back to my credit card, but they would not accommodate that. I also pointed out how the website is misleading about the ownership. The response I received was essentially that it's "still the same recipes" but just managed by the new owners. This level of customer service, combined with the lack of transparency about the ownership change, is very disappointing. Businesses get sold all the time, but misleading longtime customers and treating them poorly during a simple cancellation is a fast way to lose trust. If you're considering ordering here, read only the most recent reviews and set your expectations accordingly. I hope the new owners will update their marketing to be honest about the transition and improve both quality and service so they can rebuild the reputation. read more

The baking grounds cakes are absolutely delicious! The people are always very kind and it is a cute ambiance. Would recommend!!

My favorite items were their danishes. I just got the coconut and the blueberry Danish. My wife and I just had a slice of each one and both went straight to the trash can. Not worth the money or calories. I have no idea why they changed them. Maybe to save money but I would rather spend a little more to get a high quality treat than to spend a ton and get crap. I think the bakery is still one of the best around as I have tried a ton of their items and they all have been very good but the best thing they had isn't worth eating anymore. I have eaten there for years and been them at the previous 3 locations so I have been a long time fan and told tons of people about them over the years. Soup, cup cakes, dollies bars, turtles, cakes, petifores, and many other items are great but not the danishes any longer. Just thick dry bread hardly any coconut on coconut danish and no doughnut glaze I could detect and the blueberry had some glaze and a good bit of blueberry but thick dry bread. Used to be thin lots of glaze and toppings. Wife said case was pretty empty and her lunch was just ok. Just found out it is under new management. Such a disappointment that the best bakery around is now mediocre at best. read more

Malinda is such an accommodating & understanding owner and baker who truly brought our vision to life (we wanted an elegant and minimal wedding cake). Her cakes are absolutely delicious with a wide variety of options at fair prices. I didn't want to leave the bakery because I was amazed at all the beautifully made cakes and other pastries, it was like flower shopping but better lol. I highly recommend her to all future brides! read more

The Baking Grounds - Tasted delicious and each tier was a different flavor (if you're into that). - Bakeries Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Arrived about 11:15 and there were plenty of empty tables. Food was good but a small serving. Service (on the patio) was terrible! It took 30 minutes to get someone to take our order and longer than 30 minutes to get the food. The servers were unpleasant and seemed confused, did not know which table was which. Not a good experience. Don't know what happened - used to be a great little restaurant. read more

Used to be good. Ordered a cinnamon bun which was pretty hard. Ate with some friends. Way more hash browns than eggs and bacon which wasn't always the case. Sad. Used to be so enjoyable. read more

The best bakery ever! We dont live in Ga but each time we visit family there, we visit The Baking Grounds. Huge variety of baked goods, pastries, cakes. Beautiful decorating! Definitely a top end bakery read more

Under new ownership- not the same food and friendly service that it use to be known for. Will not be going back after being customers for over 16 yrs. read more

No surpise, the service remains good here. Same people working every time we come in to visit. She had the breakfast bowl, and I had the sausage, egg, and hashbrowns. Both very tasty meals. Parking was plentiful, not very busy on a Thursday at 9:45AM. Discounts for seniors over 62. On our way out, we picked up some bakery items for later today. They look awesome. We will be back. read more

The Baking Grounds - Sausage, eggs, and hashbowns - Bakeries Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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The food was so good I forgot about a picture of it. They make their bread in house so if you visiting I recommend the rosemary olive bread ( and I'm not an olive person, but it's very light on olives and compliments the bread and rosemary well) The staff is super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, very quick too, even on a busy Saturday Morning Very chill too for Saturday The pastries are light, fluffy and so delicious too. ** Biggest thing for me is that even though everyone is raising prices they are still very reasonable, so much so I asked to have them double check my check before paying. They feel like they are staying true to their patrons. Will definitely be going back to try more #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness read more

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The Baking Ground is one delicious place. I love their breakfast they make pancakes like a layer of a traditional cake with flavor to boot. The food is cooked fresh and the staff is courteous. Many of which have worked there for years. Prices are responsible for breakfast and lunch. With lunch they serve you a cookie too! That's so awesome! The make server is one of their best! He has been there a while a is very friendly, fast and accommodating. Can't recall his name but he is a young man, with short blonde hair. If you met him you would know, he is very friendly to everyone. Stop by the BG and tell them Ken the body builder sent you read more

My family and I love this little spot! They have a beautiful bakery with everything you can imagine. Everything is so fresh, delicious and beautiful!! They also have a little cafe with brunch items and coffees. Breakfast on Saturday is always crowded, but well worth any wait there may be. It's my favorite spot! read more

The Baking Grounds - Mother's Day goodies - petit fors (Fav!) And delicious sugar cookies! - Bakeries Near Me - Buford, Georgia

They made my son's 4th birthday cake a few years ago but I forgot to add a review. I provided the figurines and the concept. The cost was pretty high compared to other places but their cakes are always so good that I chose them because we wanted the flavoring inside. I've tried a few other bakeries since that can do the fondant look that I plan to try for comparison but the Baking Grounds cakes really are delicious. Ordering was pretty easy since I gave them a sketch and the details. read more

The Baking Grounds - Star Wars 4th Birthday Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Amazing service, great cafe items that I will try again, and a pretty interior. Will update this in the future

The Baking Grounds is undoubtedly the best bakery I've ever been to. The bakery offers a warm and inviting atmosphere featuring indoor and outdoor dining with a limited menu. The variety of desserts including cookies, danishes, custom cakes, rice krispies treats, cupcakes and more. I had the opportunity to sample snicker doodle cookies, oreo cake pop, confetti cupcake, and cherry cream cheese danish. I was disappointed the icing on the confetti cupcake was made with shortening instead of butter cream. Each item above was not only fresh but also bursting with flavor. Our service was delayed despite being the only two customers in the store. However, the staff were friendly. read more

Really like this spot for baked goods, but recently have been stopping in for lunch. They have a great deli lunch menu and for around $12 you can get a deli sandwich, chips, drink and a cookie! Not too shabby. I dare you to leave without getting some baked goods! It's nearly impossible. There is inside and outside seating, but it can get a little tight. Go early. read more

I usually go for the desserts which are amazing. The cakes always look perfect. If you're looking for a place to make a creative cake, this is the place!! Service is always good. read more

We ordered catering service, and the cake looked fantastic. However, we had a disappointing experience with one of the employees. My girlfriend and I were ignored when we tried to get her attention on 06/22/14 between 10:44am and 10:46am. If possible, please review your camera footage to address this issue. The other employees were pleasant to deal with. Additionally, I would like to suggest providing a cover for the cake. While transporting it home, I was concerned about dust and other particles potentially settling on the exposed front. A cover would help keep the cake fresh and more enjoyable to eat. read more

This place does it all- cakes, sugar cookies, macarons, cupcakes, dipped cookies & pretzels... breakfast bakery items... coffee and sandwiches! I've tried their cake pops (huge!), cupcakes (the champagne one is DIVINE), cookies (their snickerdoodles are amazing!), egg salad sandwich (comes with cookie and chips- it's a good deal) and coffee. Fun fact- from 4-5pm their brewed coffee is free! They also have a nice outdoor patio area (and a porch swing!) where you can sit and enjoy your treats or lunch. Coming here is almost a weekly occurrence for us- also the staff is amazingly friendly which always makes me feel welcome! read more

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What a fabulous unexpected find yesterday! It was truly a joyful experience from start to finish. Our brunch was delicious, the service was great and all decorations were adorable! The bakery was phenomenal with many choices. A must stop if you are in the Buford area anytime soon! read more

The Baking Grounds bakes the world a better place, one pastry at a time! Oh my goodness, this bakery is simply amazing! I've been here twice now for lunch. The lunch menu is simple, composed of salads, sandwiches, and sides. Every sandwich comes with your choice of bread, a bag of Lays chips and a cookie of your choice. I've tried the following: Egg salad sandwich $6.95 Tuna salad sandwich $7.25 Slice of caramel cake Salted caramel cake pop A couple other pastries Both sandwiches were tasty and the cookies were delicious! The cake and pastries were definitely the star of the show. The slice of caramel cake was huge and was probably one of the best if not the best caramel cake I've ever had. It was moist and plenty sweet, but not overwhelming. Couldn't get enough. I've been thinking of an excuse to order a whole cake since! The prices are super affordable. The staff is very friendly, helpful and patient. Everybody wore masks and gloves. The tables are separated with enough space to social distance. Hand sanitizer is provided. I highly recommend! read more

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This is one of our favorite places when we lived up here years ago. So glad to see that they are still thriving. Always good food and exceptional service. The bakery items are outstanding with an extremely wide selection. This restaurant has a homey family feeling. We recommend this place to everyone. read more

What a cute place !! Great breakfast too. But it's all the beautiful cakes that steal the show! And three cases of the most beautiful cookies, and baked goods. Couldn't resist the cookie monster cookies and the cake pops ! Great place for meeting up with your friends, we had a fabulous time, and our waitress did a great job with our table of 10 . read more

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Love there cakes, got one for my mom and my fiancé's birthday they both loved it, never had a bad cake from here for a bad sandwich or treat! read more

First time here. Adorable decor for a bakery. Huge variety of custom cakes and pastries. They offer breakfast, ordered egg & cheese on a biscuit with a side of hash browns. Avg. at best. Coffee was not good. We did get some scones and eclairs though. Will be back for their cakes. Skip the breakfast read more

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The best bakery in town! Bread, pastries, cake pops, and cakes for any occasion! We got our wedding cake here in 2016 and have gotten our anniversary cake every year since! And when I pick it up I always have to get a strawberry cake pop to go, they're so good! read more

The Baking Grounds - A little pre-lunch treat! - Bakeries Near Me - Buford, Georgia

This review is based on their restaurant. We didn't order any cakes or baked goods. We did dine in for breakfast and it was pretty nasty. It was all heavy food, they didn't have any fruit, yogurt or oatmeal. It was all sausage, biscuits, grits, etc. Nothing healthy at all. With that aside there were only about 5-8 items on the menu as far as combos to get and even that food didn't taste good. I've had better sausage at McDonalds. I'm sure this is a local favorite but this place was terrible for the food. I'll be skipping in the future. read more

For a great quick sandwich or a bowl of soup it's always a great choice. If you want some great cookies or some awesome cakes, I'm not sure there's any place that's any better! Staff is always super friendly, super helpful and really pretty fast! read more

Amazing service , went in for a cake tasting and neither the service nor the cake disappointed, It was really nice getting to hear the history behind a sweet local business, will definitely keep coming back ! read more