K & J's Elegant Pastries

And I don’t just mean fans of your average simple shake with whip cream and a cherry, I’m talking huge, colossal, bigger than your head milkshakes piled high, overloaded with flavor, and dripping with every topping you can imagine!. This is what you can expect when you walk through the doors of K&J’s Elegant Pastries. Originally located in Alabaster, this full service pastry shop recently moved and has now set up their storefront in the Uptown district of Birmingham.

Bakery and ice cream shop K&J’s Elegant pastries is relocating from Alabaster to Birmingham’s Uptown entertainment district. The dessert shop is famous for its “Kollasal” milkshakes topped with cookies, candy, and other confections, as well as its selection of cupcakes and specialty cake designs. In 2020, pastry chef and shop owner Kristal Bryant told Birmingham Magazine that opening a location in Birmingham was her dream.

From delicate pastries to mouthwatering milkshakes and cakes, every treat is crafted with precision and care. Whether you’re looking for a special dessert for an event or just want to indulge in a little something sweet, K & J offers an elegant selection that’s sure to impress. Sweet tip: Chef Kristal Bryant is known for creating desserts that are equally as beautiful as they are tasty.

K & J’s Elegant Pastries is owned by designer chef Kristal Bryant, who has a passion for cooking and a love for arts. With more than 18 years of experience in the food industry, Kristal has an eye for ‘detailed perfection’ and is known to create masterpieces that are sure to woo customers. One of the best cake shops in Birmingham, K & J’s offers customized cakes for all occasions.

Chef Kristal Bryant became a Birmingham sensation when her “Kolossal Milkshakes” took the city by storm. The gigantic shakes are piled high with sweet treats, including whole pieces of cake, and are a Magic City must-try. K&J’s also specializes in elaborate cake designs for special occasions and has a decadent cupcake and sweets menu any time you need a fix.

Even though K & J’s Elegant Pastries specializes in custom cakes and other baked treats, their Monster Shakes have become quite popular. These over-the-top milkshakes come in a variety of flavors and are topped with cotton candy, cupcakes, candy bars, fruit, and more. Address: 236 1st Street South, Alabaster, AL, 35007

Although the pastries have a lot to do with that - the fun ice cream, milkshakes, and sundae flavors found at the Uptown and Hoover locations have made this fact undeniable. Options include Pecans and Pralines, Banana Pudding, Butter Crunch, and Cotton Candy. Get your sweet tooth ready for this tasty treat.

K & J’s recently made the news for opening their new Uptown location and welcoming the city life. Previously in Alabaster, Kristal Bryant, owner of K & J’s, is excited for new features like indoor and outdoor seating, additional dessert options (crazy sundaes, anyone?) and food options such as sandwiches.

K&J’s is known for their over-the-top milkshakes and colorful desserts that look just as amazing as they taste. From towering sundaes to candy-covered creations, it’s the kind of place that turns a simple treat into a full-on experience — and the perfect reward after a day of downtown adventures.

K&J’s Elegant Pastries serves milkshakes, along with baked goods, that are more like masterpieces. The milkshakes are served in a mason jar with slices of cake, fruit, candy and other toppings to make each order a special teat.

K&J’s Elegant Pastries is a cake shop specializing in custom cakes for all occasions and many other sweet treats such as cupcakes, pastries, cookies, and the wildest shakes around!