Any day is a good day to enjoy treats from a local bakery, but Father's Day offers the perfect opportunity to try somewhere new. Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June each year to honor the special dads in our lives. Father's Day 2023 is celebrated on June 18.
Some families bake cookies or a cake, some pick up an ice cream cake or bakery treats for Father's Day. Whatever your preference, Lynchburg Macaroni Kid has you covered!
If you prefer to buy baked goods for Father's Day, it's best to plan and order treats ahead of time if possible. Some of the bakeries below also offer products in their retail stores for last-minute yumminess!
Check out these wonderful bakeries in the Lynchburg area for all of your baked goods, listed in alphabetical order. Stay tuned to their Facebook pages for specials!
Lynchburg Area Bakeries
Chestnut Hill Bakery, 5216 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, has a variety of custom cakes, pies, dessert bars, cookies, donuts, cupcakes, cream puffs, and more in stock at their retail store. Located on Fort Avenue for more than 50 years, Chestnut Hill has been the go-to bakery for generations of Lynchburg residents.
Cinn City, located at 1344 Main Street, Ste. C in Lynchburg, offers fresh-baked gourmet cinnamon rolls with a variety of toppings and beignets topped with powdered sugar, served with a dipping sauce. Cinn City also offers savory stuffed brioche buns, and a variety of muffins, cookies, and pastries. Gluten-free options are available and Cinn City is open daily.
Father's Cafe and Bakery, 1219 Main Street (Lynchburg Community Market), Lynchburg, has a variety of cakes, cheesecakes, truffles, brownies, and more in stock at their retail store.
Gabrielle's Sugar Blush Bakery, offers online ordering in the Lynchburg area with cakes, cupcakes, and other sweets. Gabrielle also offers classes!
Holy Heaven Cookie Co., 1219 Main Street (Lynchburg Community Market, Lynchburg. Holy Heaven Cookie Co. offers many pop-up opportunities and now you can now find their jumbo-stuffed gourmet cookies filled with decadent goodies at Lynchburg Community Market too.
Kissed Cupcakes, 1040 Gables Drive, Unit 106, Forest, has a variety of cupcakes, truffles, cocoa bombs, sugar cookies, and more in stock at their retail store.
Montana Plains Bakery, 4925 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg and 102 A Tradewynd Drive, Lynchburg, offers a variety of sweets to suit every taste at both locations.
Mrs. Joy's Absolutely Fabulous Treats, 1008-B Commerce Street, Lynchburg, offers a variety of cakes, cookies, donuts, eclairs, cinnamon rolls, and more.
Nothing Bundt Cakes, 19399 Forest Road, Ste. 4, Lynchburg, offers a variety of bundt cakes, bundtlets, and Bundtinis® by the Dozen.
Purple Door Gourmet Kitchen & Catering, 904-B Main Street, Lynchburg, is a full-service catering company and also offers boxed lunches, soups, and a variety of holiday themed charcuterie and grazing boards.
Rosie's Cozy Kitchen, 7943 Brookneal Highway, Gladys, offers a variety of pies, cookies, whoopie pies, cheesecake, and more. Located on Route 501 in Gladys, Rosie's is worth the drive.
Simply Vanilla Gourmet Cheesecakes, River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg and 1381 Crossings Centre Drive, Ste. C, Forest, offers a variety of gourmet cheesecakes in multiple sizes, cookies, brownies, scones, and much more, including Keto friendly, Vegan friendly, and Gluten-free friendly desserts.
Sugared Edge Confections, 17980 Forest Road, Forest (opening in early summer 2023), is a nut and egg allergen friendly bakery in Forest, offering a variety of custom made cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and more. The retail store is scheduled to open in June 2023.
Suzy Q, etc., located at 20946 Timberlake Road in Lynchburg, is a full-service catering company offering a variety of special order foods.
Sweet Indulgence Bakery, 1030 McConville Road, Ste. 5, Lynchburg (by appointment only), offers custom made cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies, pastries, cheesecakes, and more.
Sweet Treats By Lauren, online ordering, Lynchburg, offers custom made cookies, cakes, cupcakes, decorated strawberries, and other goodies.
Sweet 1603, 1603 12th Street, Lynchburg, offers a variety of Southern classic desserts including cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, and more, Order online for curbside pickup.
What A Blessing Bakery, 195 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, offers a variety of baked goods including donuts, cream puffs, cookies, muffins, and more. What A Blessings is offers dine-in breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday.
Woodruff's Store: Café & Pie Shop, 3297 Elon Road, Monroe, offers a variety of the best pies you've ever eaten and many seasonal items as well. Woodruff's is open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch, has been in business for 25 years, and also offers specials and contests throughout the year. If you want specific pies, it's best to order 24-48 hours in advance.
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However you spend the day, take the time to show Dad how much he means to you. Fathers are their kids' first teachers and first heroes. Most of us owe a debt that can never be repaid to our Dads. Happy Father's Day to all Dads, stepdads, grandpas, and fathers-in-law everywhere!
For those Moms, grandparents, and guardians doing double duty as Mom and Dad and for all who serve in the role of dad, mentoring young people, Happy Father's Day to you too!
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