Last Updated on June 3, 2023 by Candy Wafford
Ready to take a trip around the world without leaving Lexington, Kentucky? Our diverse group of bakeries features treats from France, Italy, the Middle East, and more! I love bakeries and here are some of the best bakeries in Lexington.
Martine’s Pastries
Martine’s has been supplying Lexington brides with exquisite cakes for twenty years and their bakery now offers desserts, salads, and sandwiches in addition to their cakes.
The shop is bright and airy and you’ll feel like you are in a gorgeous European bakery and not in the urban center of Lexington. My favorite treats here are the Nutella bars and the individual cake slices (try the pistachio). French pastries including macarons and eclairs are also available.
Martine’s Pastries & Cafe – 400 E 3rd Street, Lexington, Kentucky
European Delights Bakery
This little gem is actually located just outside Lexington. European Delights Bakery sells its delectable baked goods in the popular Brannon Crossing shopping center in Nicholasville. You’ll find everything from mile-high cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and European pastries.
I visited recently on a Saturday morning and it was bustling! The service was super efficient and everyone was enjoying themselves. I love their croissants and will stop in for a savory version filled with ham and cheese. If you are looking for a gluten-free bakery in Lexington, you can find a variety of options here!
European Delights Bakery – 221 East Brannon Road, Nicholasville 40356
The Futile Bakery – Best Bakeries in Lexington
The Futile Bakery is a simple place, but boy oh boy do they have some tasty treats!
This little spot is located near the University of Kentucky campus and is only open Wednesday – Sunday mornings. Their claim to fame is their HUGE cinnamon rolls. They are soft and pillowy and just delicious! You can pick up a traditional cinnamon variety or one (or two, or three, I’m not judging) of their weekly specials like strawberries and cream and s’mores.
The cinnamon rolls are a fan favorite but I’m partial to the bacon pimento cheese scones. The perfect way to start your day! Get here early because they often sell out.
The Futile Bakery – 399 Waller Avenue, Lexington, KY 40504
Midway Bakery & Cafe
Midway Bakery & Cafe is located in Midway, a scenic little town located about 15 minutes outside of Lexington. A beautiful ride down rollercoaster country roads between Lexington and Midway is worth the trip alone.
Stepping out of your car you’ll get to smell the country. But one step inside the bakery and you are welcomed by the smell of baking bread. Midway School Bakery is one of Ouita Michel’s restaurants and was once part of a school. As you take a seat in the charming space you’ll feel like you are in a school cafeteria from a bygone era.
Midway Bakery & Cafe serves a variety of baked goods including bread, cinnamon rolls, scones, cookies, pies, quiches, and sandwiches. Open for breakfast and lunch, their menu offers many options for a quick or leisurely meal.
On our most recent visit, I picked up a Sara’s Buttery Corn on the Cob Cookie. Sounds kind of strange, but it was fantastic. Tastes just like fresh corn on the cob. I can’t say no to chess pie and took home a slice of the Bourbon Chess Pie for later. It didn’t disappoint either.
Midway Bakery & Cafe – 510 South Winter Street, Midway, Kentucky 40347
Magee’s Bakery – Update Closed 2023
A Lexington institution, Magee’s has been supplying Lexingtonians with doughnuts and other baked goods since 1956. Located on Main Street, this popular bakery offers homemade biscuits, croissants, doughnuts and a full list of breakfast and lunch sandwiches including some pretty cool daily specials.
This isn’t the place to go if you want 20 varieties of doughnuts to choose from, but if you want a solid glazed or chocolate-glazed doughnut you won’t be disappointed.
Magee’s Bakery – 726 E Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky
Habibis Sweets & Pastries
Updated January 2022 – New Location & Website!
Habibis is Arabic for “my loves” and you will love the Middle Eastern pastries available here! Sweets include kunafa, faysaliya, baklava as well as a variety of teas and homemade ice cream. I think bakeries by their very nature are instagrammable but Habibis is especially so. Speaking of Instagram, their feed is gorgeous! Bonus, some vegan options here!
Habibis Sweets & Pastries – 101 W Loudon Ave, Lexington, Kentucky
Bluegrass Baking Company
Not only is this one of the oldest bakeries in Lexington, but it’s also my neighborhood bakery and where I get my bread fix. They are an incredible bread bakery in Lexington and sell everything from 7-grain, cinnamon chip, batards, French boule, levain, and challah.
They also offer an impressive range of baked goods including cookies, tarts, danish, and croissants. I especially like that their kitchen is open so you see the magic happen.
Bluegrass Baking Company – 3101 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, Kentucky
Sadly, Sunrise Bakery has decided to close the retail portion of its business. They will continue to provide their delicious bread to local restaurants. The owners have also indicated they may do pop-ups in the future. Fingers crossed as I can’t wait to get my hands on one of their mouthwatering sandwiches!
La Petite Delicat
Just around the corner from Poppy & Olive, is La Petite Delicat. In the mood for a French macaron? La Petite Delicat is the spot for you.
Another gem located in the warehouse district, this space is fresh and feminine. The case of macarons is a feast for the eyes with row upon row of colorful macarons. La Petite Delicat is always creating new flavors and designs and recently featured super-cute macarons for the 4th of July and a watermelon design for summer.
The menu also includes Turkish bagels, sandwiches, and macaron ice cream sandwiches. If you want to learn to make your own macaron they offer classes to show you just how to do that.
La Petite Delicat – 722 National Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky
DV8 Kitchen
I’ve previously shared my love of DV8 Kitchen, a most think of them as a restaurant only. But they are a fantastic bakery in Lexington with freshly baked bread and sweet treats including brioche buns, bread, biscuits, and their sweet rolls that are available in different varieties including cinnamon, caramel, caramel pecan, and milk chocolate.
Their bread station is a treat and everyone has so much fun slicing off a thick slab of freshly baked bread and slathering it with honey butter or jam. Sometimes I pile on both!
DV8 Kitchen – 867 South Broadway, Lexington, Kentucky
Sunrise Bakery – Closed July 2021
Sunrise Bakery is not only one of my favorite bakeries but one of my favorite restaurants in Lexington! First and foremost, this bread bakery sells a variety of bread. As an Italian bakery, they specialize in Italian bread and baked goods and I’m a huge fan of the focaccia and ciabatta. A variety of sandwiches are available and all are made with high-quality Italian meats and cheeses.
Their chocolate chip cookies are HUGE and were a favorite afternoon treat when I worked nearby. The pastry case is filled with new and different treats each time you go so it’s always a surprise when you walk in.
Located smack dab in the center of downtown on Main Street, this is a must-visit location when in Lexington. They are only open for breakfast and lunch and only on certain days so check their hours before going. Then build your schedule around their hours. Trust me, Sunrise Bakery is worth it!
Sunrise Bakery – 111 W Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky
Poppy & Olive – Closed November 2021
Poppy & Olive has closed but Epping’s on Eastside is open (and delicious)!
Poppy & Olive is one of the newer bakeries in Lexington. The restaurant Epping’s on Eastside and Poppy & Olive is located in a renovated historic building in the booming warehouse district in Lexington. This area of town is super cool and features an eclectic mix of restaurants, bakeries, home decor, and renovation shops, vintage stores, and a bunch of fitness businesses.
The space is incredibly beautiful and I can’t wait to enjoy a meal there. It’s sophisticated and high-end, but parent-friendly featuring a space that caters to families.
And the bakery! Oh my goodness, I love this place. They offer a variety of bread baked on-site as well as croissants, cookies, muffins, and other irresistible treats. The chocolate croissant and zucchini bread I picked up there recently were fabulous!
Poppy & Olive – 264 Walton Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky
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Sarah
September 22, 2019I am such a carb lover and reading about these bakeries has just made me crave some pastries! Pinning this to plan my travels to Lexington 🙂
Candy
September 22, 2019I’m always craving pastries! It’s a problem…