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Independent Baking Co - Athens, GA Bakeries
Independent Baking Co - Athens, GA Bakeries
Independent Baking Co - Athens, GA Bakeries
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INDEPENDENT BAKING CO

(4.8 Score)
1625 South Lumpkin Street,
Athens, GA 30606 Directions

Since 2013

Specialty:

✓ Classic Baguette ✓ Everyday French ✓ Five Points Levain ✓ Baguette Au Levain ✓ Kalamata Olive ✓ Ciabatta ✓ Rustic Baguette ✓ Pane Pugliese ✓ Focaccia ✓ French Country ✓ Multigrain ✓ Pecan Raisin ✓ Whole Wheat ✓ Swiss Highland Rye ✓ Danish Rye ✓ Dark German Rye ✓ Spiced German Rye ✓ Challah ✓ Sourdough Rye ✓ Seeded Rye ✓ Currant Rye ✓ Sesame Semolina ✓ Semolina Baguette ✓ Whole Spelt ✓ Croissant ✓ Pain Au Chocolat ✓ Pain Aux Raisins ✓ Almond Croissant ✓ Ham and Cheese Croissant ✓ Savory Twist ✓ Morning Roll ✓ Cardamom Bun ✓ Date Walnut Sticky Bun ✓ Seasonal Danish ✓ Caramelized Croissant ✓ Guava and Cheese Pastelito

“Independent Baking Co is a small, simple bakery known for its gourmet, scratch-made breakfast pastries, breads, and cookies. Kevin Scollo is the owner and baker of the bakery. He has 15 years of experience in bakeries and kitchens across New York City and Cleveland, Ohio, including The NoMad Hotel, Bien Cuit Bakery, and The Great Northern Food Hall. The bakery's goal is to engage with the community by baking oven-baked breads and pastries. Independent Baking Co bakes a variety of breads using traditional techniques, including naturally leavened and commercially yeast-leavened options. Their staff is utterly helpful, patient, and kind, and they are always willing to provide fabulous guidance. Gluten-free and vegan options are also available at Independent Baking Co.”

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Price:

Maple Pecan Pie: $45.00
Sweet Potato Pie: $40.00
Buttermilk Custard Pie: $40.00

Contact:

(706) 850-3550

Tue-Sat: 7am - 5pm
Sun: 8am - 2pm
Mon: Closed

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Sweetie Pie by Savie - Athens, GA Bakeries
Sweetie Pie by Savie - Athens, GA Bakeries
Sweetie Pie by Savie - Athens, GA Bakeries
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4+ YEARS IN TBR
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SWEETIE PIE BY SAVIE

(4.8 Score)
150 East Whitehall Road,
Athens, GA 30605 Directions

Since 2014

Specialty:

✓ 8 Round Cake ✓ 9 Round Cake ✓ 10 Round Cake ✓ Date Night Cake ✓ 6 Round Cake ✓ Sweet Scone by Dozen ✓ Sweet Scone by Half Dozen ✓ Savory Scone by Dozen ✓ Savory Scone by Half Dozen

“Sweetie Pie by Savie is a charming bakery that offers a wide selection of freshly baked goods. The bakery specializes in creative wedding cakes, shaped cakes, fondant figures, fondant-covered cookies, and bite-sized desserts. Sweetie Pie by Savie provides customers with a delightful experience that satisfies their cravings for all things sweet. Their breakfast pastries are freshly baked every morning. Please come early for better selection. Don't forget to order their freshly brewed Jittery Joes and 1000 Faces coffee and espresso drinks to go along with your pastries. Whether you're looking for a morning pick-me-up or a special dessert for a celebration, this bakery has something to please every palate.”

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Price:

ROUND CAKES
6" ( 6-8 ppl.) $28
8" (12-16 ppl.) $38
9" ( 16-22 ppl.) $48
10" (23-26 ppl.) $58
SHEET CAKES
1/4 sheet (25 ppl.) $45
1/2 sheet (50ppl.) $80

Contact:

(706) 850-9255

Tue-Sat: 7:30am - 12:30pm
Sun-Mon: Closed

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Kroger - Athens, GA Bakeries
Kroger - Athens, GA Bakeries
4+ YEARS IN TBR
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KROGER

(4.6 Score)
1720 Epps Bridge Parkway,
Athens, GA 30606 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Croissants ✓ Sweets ✓ Bread ✓ Bun ✓ Tarts ✓ Muffin ✓ Salad ✓ Sandwiches ✓ Cinnamon Rolls ✓ Pastries ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Desserts

“Kroger is a supermarket chain with deli and bakery departments, plus health and beauty products. The bakery has a warm, welcoming atmosphere where neighborhood people can get together to relax, work, and visit each other. Their team focuses on providing healthy and high-quality bakery products using traditional methods and quality ingredients. Their goal is to bring you classic French pastries made to an exacting standard. The bakery uses high-quality and fresh ingredients, and their pastries are handmade in their pastry shop. Their bakery products are handmade using ancient techniques. Don't forget to taste their delicious creams, buns, pastries, sausage rolls, and tray bakes. Kroger offers thousands of quality food and household products from your favorite brands and companies. Same-day delivery option is also available at the bakery.”

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Contact:

(706) 583-8900 (800) 576-4377

Mon-Sun: 6am - 11pm

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INDEPENDENT BAKING CO REVIEWS

Independent has the most quality and authentic pastries and bread loaves I have ever had outside of Italy. I would highly recommend their chocolate croissant if you like something light, flaky, and chocolate-y. Their Olive Bread is a family favorite, and we love to eat it with a little butter on top. I have never been disappointed with any of their products and I’ve been a customer for years Parking is a little difficult and I would not recommend taking more than 3 people inside with you due to the smaller size of the building.

We love this little place! Our kids love the chocolate croissants and we love every single thing we've tried, usually go there on the weekends to get fresh breads. They always have a smile on their faces and are super friendly, there is no pressure to get you to buy and get you out the door quickly, they also have a small terrace next to the running store so you can get your coffee and pastries and enjoy the people go by!

Probably the best freshly-baked goods in Athens. Great service. Great prices. Dont forget to try the bread, croissants, and cardamom bun.

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SWEETIE PIE BY SAVIE REVIEWS

We were so happy that we chose Sweetie Pie to commission our wedding cake and desserts! She did an amazing job and was flexible with last-minute changes to the cake as well. Our guests loved the assortment of pastries and we couldn't have chosen a better bakery near and dear to us if we tried! Overall the taste of her desserts and the quality of her service is an amazing deal and we would highly recommend choosing this bakery for your personalized dessert needs!!

We absolutely loved working with Savie for our wedding! We love the Sweetie Pie Bakery and jumped at the chance to work with Savie for our wedding cake. Savie was so accommodating to the needs of our intimate wedding, and was wonderful about providing thoughtful recommendations. We absolutely loved the design of the wedding cake, and the taste was so very delicious! We received so many complements and are so grateful! Thank you Savie!

The best bakery in Athens with Asian fusion flavors! They have several flocors scones and croissants to Quiches! Also, thier breakfast sandwich is awesome!

KROGER REVIEWS

I’ve been coming to this Kroger for weekly Kroger pickups for years now and will always come back. They are consistent, kind, professional, and if there’s ever an issue with an order, customer service online and in-store has resolved it quickly. I always look forward to seeing Clinton at my pickups and he deserves all the promotions and raises! He is always extremely kind and makes sure pickups are perfect. Last week I was mentioning how bad my allergies were and how I was thankful to be able to order allergy meds in my pickup order. He noticed that the medicine I ordered wasn’t in the pickup baskets and ran inside to resolve it immediately. Clinton, you’re the best and thank you for brightening my day during our weekly pickup.

This is now my go to grocery store. I have been a repeat customer for a while and they continue to improve upon the customer experience. Any time I need to exchange or return an item (which has been few and far between) it is such an easy process and so simple. Almost no questions asked. They have so many deals which save you lots of $$ and allows the opportunity to get more products with less money spent. I shop online and do pickup orders a lot and I will continue to patronize them. I love the way they have remodeled the store and I hope they continue to thrive in the community.

The remodeling that has been completed is outstanding. The store has wider isles, increased inventory and sale items. Customer service throughout the store was excellent. I highly recommend shopping at the Epps Bridge store. Will return soon.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

INDEPENDENT BAKING CO Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Experience: 8
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SWEETIE PIE BY SAVIE Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Experience: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KROGER Total Inspection Points: 110/120
Social Media: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Menu Images: 9
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Reviews Study: 9
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10