Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe

Bae's Baekery in Louisville's Frankfort Ave area is a bakery and dessert shop known for stunning custom cakes, delicious cookies, and gluten-free options. Customers praise friendly, knowledgeable staff, easy online ordering, and cake designs that wow—often with personal, tailored touches. From cookie cake slices to special occasion cakes and decorating classes, Bae's Baekery delivers memorable treats and warm service.

Plehn's Bakery is a storied Louisville staple offering cakes, donuts, pies, and confections. Guests praise fresh, delicious cakes—custom two-tier designs matched to inspiration photos with light, creamy whipped frosting. The old-school shop in Old-St. Matthews is celebrating 100 years in business, delivering fast, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere at 3940 Shelbyville Rd.

Located at 102 Fairfax Ave B in Louisville, SissyCakes is a bakery beloved for handcrafted desserts and convenient online ordering with in-store pickup. Customers praise friendly, accommodating service for birthdays, holidays, and any celebration, plus gluten-free options. A locally loved, women-owned, two-sister family operation, SissyCakes delivers consistently delicious orange juice cake and more.

La Pâtisserie Française is a beloved bakery at 1355 Bardstown Rd in Louisville, offering French-inspired pastries, breads, and cakes. Customers praise croissants, baguettes, tarts, macarons, and chocolate pillows, with allergy-aware cake options and custom occasion desserts. The shop is noted for friendly staff, an attentive chef, sugar art on the wall, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere.

Butchertown Grocery Bakery is a welcoming Louisville bakery and food store at 743 E Main St. The shop earns praise for coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and a tempting array of pastries—from croissants and cruffins to blueberry scones and raspberry Danishes. Reviews highlight friendly staff, warm energy, and a lively, busy space that’s worth the visit.

La Pana Bakery y Cafe is a beloved Louisville bakery on Logan Street. Guests praise the apple strudel and Danish for a flaky exterior and gooey center, and the almond croissant and blueberry scone. The cafe offers good coffee and a welcoming, community-focused vibe with a Spanish-inspired atmosphere, making it a standout pastry spot in the area.