The Bake Shop

The Bake Shop is a sunny little glass-fronted bakery and cafe nestled right next to the William & Mary Bookstore– and they easily make the best coffee in Williamsburg. This bustling coffee bar and pastry mecca does a roaring trade, especially on the weekends, when locals stop by for excellent cappuccino oat milk lattes and Williamsburg’s best stuffed bagel sandwiches. (Think: egg, cheese, and locally-made chicken sausage on your choice of bagel. Or, try signature bagel sandwiches like the “Talk Turkey To Brie”, a bagel stuffed with shaved turkey, whipped brie cheese, watercress, and strawberry jam. It’s a curiously perfect combination.)

This artisan bakery and coffee bar has lots of delicious offers on hand. You’ll find everything from french toast, artisan bagels, breakfast bagel sandwiches, and avocado toast, to baked goods including pecan sticky buns and assorted muffins, among other savory finds and sweet desserts. The Bake Shop is located adjacent to the College of William and Mary, so you’re likely to find a line of students getting their fix when school is in session.

Last but not least, The Bake Shop is an artisan bakery that offers what you’d expect and more. Its refreshing look features goods from pastry case goods to sandwiches, loaded shmears, iced and warm coffee brews, and an assortment of sweet and delicate treats to lighten up your day. The Bake Shop is also passionate about the art of bread-making and coffee sourcing, so no effort has been spared in creating its goods.

The Bake Shop: The Bake Shop is a charming bakery and café known for its freshly baked goods and delicious coffee. Located in the heart of Williamsburg, this spot is perfect for grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a leisurely breakfast. From pastries to sandwiches, The Bake Shop offers a variety of options that cater to all tastes​.

Less than a mile from the visitors center, The Bake Shop is a newly opened coffee bar built to keep those seeking history fully caffeinated (so as to truly enjoy it all). When we say there’s great coffee to be found almost everywhere these days, this is what we mean.

All of their items are homemade in house, including all the bagels and bread. The banana bread was so heavy in its packaging that we were convinced they gave us the wrong item. Nope, it was dense, deliciously spiced banana bread with a coconut topping.

The Bake Shop is another great option for a quick and delicious breakfast just a few minutes' walk from Colonial Williamsburg. Enjoy handcrafted bagels, scones, sticky buns, and much more. There's also a variety of sandwiches for lunch.

For social meetups, I would probably go somewhere pretty close to campus, like Culture Cafe – love Culture Cafe,” Heiko said. “I would say social meetup number one is Bake Shop for their avocado toast and amazing lattes.

This artisan bakery and coffee bar has lots of delicious offers on hand. While their list of sweet options is much shorter than their savory, it’s still a good place to stop for a sugar rush if you’re in the area.

Pizza at The Bake Shop – Detroit style pizza has exploded on the east coast recently and with good reason – it’s delicious.

The Bake Shop is a popular spot in downtown Williamsburg, so expect a bit of a wait on the weekend.