A Tennessee Bakery In The Middle Of Nowhere, Sweet Bakes Donuts & Cakes, Is One Of The Best On Earth
There’s nothing like biting into a perfectly prepped pastry, that sweet-tooth-satisfying zip of buttermilk icing or the dense crumb of a well-baked cake doing wonders for the heart and soul. And here in Tennessee, there are quite a few folks who think they have unlocked the key to a delicious baked good. It’s in Columbia, however, tucked away in Middle Tennessee, that we stumbled across Sweet Bakes Donuts & Cakes. It may not look like much at first, but step inside (or go through the drive-thru) just once, and you’ll find yourself head-over-heels with just how perfect the baked goods at this country bakery truly are.
Sweet Bakes opened in Columbia, Tennessee, in 2014, and the low-key local shop has since become a must-try for locals and visitors alike. The idea of the sweet shop began, "around a dining room table and a piece of old-fashioned crumb cake," says the Sweet Bakes website, and this bakery has continued to grow in the years since.
Inside you'll find a warm, charmingly designed space that is welcoming whether you're coming in to enjoy a treat or just taking something sugary to-go.
Just one look at that pastry case should be enough to get your mouth watering! You'll find reams of reviews online that rave about the donuts, fresh cinnamon rolls, and even the cake pops on the menu!
...or need something a bit more extravagant, there are all sorts of options at Columbia's Sweet Bakes. You can expect donuts and cinnamon rolls on the daily menu, as well as a tidy list of breakfast options like a breakfast sandwich and oatmeal, and even a small lunch menu.
What bakery would be complete without coffee? Snag a chai or an Americano at the bakery while you're picking up your dozen donuts. If you have specialty items on the brain or need to place large order, make sure you call the bakery ahead of time to pre-order.
These peppermint mocha old fashioned donuts look like something out of a dream! From sweetly over-the-top to sugary simple, Sweet Bakes has a little something for everyone. Even the savory seekers in your group can capitalize on the panini sandwiches or soup on the menu.
Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
