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The breads and pastries of The Continental Bakery are works of art prepared daily from scratch by artisan bakers who really care about good bread and who rely on the most traditional European methods. The Continental Bakery itself is like a medieval shop, where handwork and skill come together with attention to detail and natural ingredients to make authentic European breads. Nowhere else will you find such extensive use of natural starters, natural methods, and freedom from unnecessary additives. All of our breads are shaped by hand and baked on a stone hearth. The flavors, fragrance and rustic appearance will transport you to another time and place, where people still care about quality and craftsmanship.
Tranquil nook with quaint decor, for traditional European-style breads, pastries & light fare.
Hours
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1909 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Phone: (205) 870-5584
Website: http://www.continental-bakery.com/
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Reviews
Suzy C.
Everything I’ve ever had was incredibly fresh and all of the retail workers I’ve interacted with as well as all the cafe and kitchen workers have been very friendly and helpful. There’s nothing like an amazing warm baguette or loaf of Challah. My recommendation is the Queenie- have it heated for a few seconds. It’s super soft and buttery and the perfect mix of a croissant style bread with sweet and savory breakfast. One item not always listed is a house made hot chocolate. Just ask for it. The strawberry matcha with their homemade strawberry mixture is delightfully refreshing. I would also recommend trying anything that is an item that might be seasonal such as the squash galette. The conecuh sausage and cheese scone, warm apple cider donut, any coffee drink with the house made toasted pecan syrup or house made chai, southwestern corn tarte, sesame noodles, and Brunswick stew are also wins in my book. (Honorable mention is the warm brown butter bourbon pecan bread pudding with vanilla gelato served in the cafe or a piping hot pizza straight from the oven)
… moreBill Henson
Oh wow, what a spectacular Bakery in the gorgeous Old English District. Sit on the sidewalk or take a gorgeous walk with your bakery treat and coffee/tea. Shortbread cookies, artist breads, cakes, pies, and a wide assortment of freshly baked treats. You can get a sandwich as well and also get refrigerated artisan soups to go. This is such a wonderful bakery!
… moremadelyn fleming
After reading all the negative reviews on this place, I was hesitant on visiting but SO glad we did!!! People are miserable and always looking for something to complain about. The coffee and pastries were absolutely delicious. And the vibe in there is perfect. Could the staff have been nicer? Sure? I guess? But we all can. The man that helped us was very kind and for me personally, I don’t expect Disney World service when I’m ordering a croissant and a latte. But maybe that’s just me. Give people grace. Prices were reasonable too! Overall great experience.
… moreLindsey Drennan
The chocolate cake was extremely dry and crumbly. I was super disappointed and I hear so much good things about this bakery. I even let it thaw out and it was still super dry. I personally like very moist cake, so was not a fan, especially for $40, pretty disappointing.
… moreThe K Green Show
Stumbled upon Continental Bakery after leaving the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Located in a very cool little shopping district that is very dog friendly. Had to wait for 20 minutes as people were shuffling in and out to get their drinks and croissants. I would have left but I was told this place was very good so I waited. Inside is a small and eclectic area to look at the goodies, give your order, and pay. My croissant was very good and did remind me of the ones I had in Paris with many variants available. My shortbread cookie was cutely decorated but overpriced for what I got (just give me the shortbread with a smattering of icing for taste). Worth the stop in if you are in the area.
… moreDavid Atkinson
I’ve been a loyal customer of Continental Bakery for years—long enough to remember when stepping inside felt like entering a small corner of Europe. I even worked there at one point, so I’ve always had a special appreciation for the care that goes into their breads and pastries. Some of my favorite moments as a parent have been taking my son there for a croissant, sharing something warm and homemade together.
But over time, the experience has changed. Sometimes I’m helped immediately, and other times I find myself waiting in a line for 20 minutes just for someone to hand me a single croissant. The bakery feels like it’s become more Americanized and complicated than it needs to be, and that shift has taken away one of its greatest strengths: the ability for busy people to quickly grab something fresh without hassle.
When you’re paying a premium price and facing a long wait, the balance just isn’t there. A bit more organization—something as simple as a small grab-and-go section for pastries—could make a world of difference. But the business seems successful enough that losing a customer here or there probably doesn’t pressure them to make changes.
As much as I’ve loved this place, the long waits and increased complexity have made it hard to keep coming back. So I’ll be looking for a new bakery where my son and I can enjoy the same quality without sacrificing our time. I’ll always appreciate what Continental Bakery once was to me, but it’s about time to find somewhere that fits our lives a little better now.
… moreBut over time, the experience has changed. Sometimes I’m helped immediately, and other times I find myself waiting in a line for 20 minutes just for someone to hand me a single croissant. The bakery feels like it’s become more Americanized and complicated than it needs to be, and that shift has taken away one of its greatest strengths: the ability for busy people to quickly grab something fresh without hassle.
When you’re paying a premium price and facing a long wait, the balance just isn’t there. A bit more organization—something as simple as a small grab-and-go section for pastries—could make a world of difference. But the business seems successful enough that losing a customer here or there probably doesn’t pressure them to make changes.
As much as I’ve loved this place, the long waits and increased complexity have made it hard to keep coming back. So I’ll be looking for a new bakery where my son and I can enjoy the same quality without sacrificing our time. I’ll always appreciate what Continental Bakery once was to me, but it’s about time to find somewhere that fits our lives a little better now.
Sierra S.
I love this place so so much. It has the coolest atmosphere. It has a European type vibe and it’s extremely cozy. They have coffee and the BEST baked goods. We got coffee, a lemon bar, and a strawberry cheesecake croissant. It was very good. I will say, my pastry wasn’t warmed, but I didn’t ask and it was still very good.
… moreRenee H
In town to see family who recommended checking this spot out. As soon as we pulled up, I loved the look of the storefront. The beautiful flowered vines hanging over the entrance, with the antique wooden doors were so neat!
They have a large selection of fresh baked goods. I only got a poppy seed bagel with cream cheese. While I saw some of the prices of the cakes to be a bit pricey, the bagel complete with cream cheese was less than a 1.50!
Lots of other items for sale there in addition to their baked goods.
There are no tables inside but you can find a few of them outside.
… moreThey have a large selection of fresh baked goods. I only got a poppy seed bagel with cream cheese. While I saw some of the prices of the cakes to be a bit pricey, the bagel complete with cream cheese was less than a 1.50!
Lots of other items for sale there in addition to their baked goods.
There are no tables inside but you can find a few of them outside.
Alaura
Very busy but quick service. We did end up with a thumb print cookie instead of a gingersnap, a bit dissapoint but still good. We got some short bread, a pan au chocolate (my fav and it was fantastic), along with a French boule and a baguette that we haven’t tried yet but they look and smell amazing. Very friendly, will be going back.
… moreTooli Chan
We spent an exorbitant amount of money on the pastries and were very disappointed.
They all lacked flavor and were dry. At best the flavor was peculiar, at worst there was no flavor. The brownie was particularly disappointing as it lacked cocoa flavor and really didn’t even taste like chocolate.
… moreThey all lacked flavor and were dry. At best the flavor was peculiar, at worst there was no flavor. The brownie was particularly disappointing as it lacked cocoa flavor and really didn’t even taste like chocolate.