Albemarle Baking Co.
293-6456
418 W. Main St. (Downtown Mall)
Mon-Sat 7 am - 5 pm, open until 6 pm Thu-Fri

One of our favorites for bread and pastries. From the Washington Post: "[Albemarle Baking Co.] turns out five kinds of bread daily, including a crusty baguette that won first place at last year's National Bread & Pastry Team Championship and would put many a Parisian baguette to shame."

Anderson Carriage Food House
www.andersoncarriagefoodhouse.com
970-2722
2046 Barracks Road (across Emmet Street from Barracks Road
Mon-Sat 9:30 am - 7 pm , Sun 11 am - 6 pm

Cakes to order (two-day notice), fresh bread and pastries each day. Excellent sourdough bread. Delivery - $25 minimum or $5 charge.

The Baker's Palette
www.bakerspalette.com
295-3009
126-B Garrett St.
Mon 7 am - 3 pm, Tue-Fri 6:30 am - 3 pm, Sat 7 am - 3 pm

Favorite dessert spot for faculty. Also serves breakfast and lunch.

Bodo's Bagel Bakery
1418 Emmet St. N. 977-9598
505 Preston Ave. 293-5224
1609 University Ave. (Corner) 293-6021
M-F 6:30 am - 8 pm (7am at the Corner), Sat 7 am - 8 pm (8 am at the Corner), Sun 8 am - 3 pm (Emmet St. until 4 pm)
B/L $3

Checks accepted for orders over $15 only. Take out or eat in; be prepared to stand in line. All kinds of bagels, cream cheese flavors, sandwiches, and soups.

BreadWorks
www.breadworks.org
296-4663
Preston Plaza, Preston Ave
Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 6 pm, Sat 8 am - noon

Great cinnamon bread, croissants, French bread. Half-price bread on Saturday.

Chandler's Bakery
www.chandlersbakery.com
975-2253
Albemarle Square
Tue-Fri 7 am - 6 pm, Sat 7 am - 5 pm

Full-line "scratch" baker. Wonderful cakes, including wedding cakes. Friendly service.

Gearhart's Fine Chocolates
www.gearhartschocolates.com
972-9100
416 W. Main St. #C
M-Sat 10-6

Sinful hand-made chocolates. From the Web site: "World-renowned Criolla Cacao from the finest Venezuelan plantations imparts our chocolate with unparalleled depth and complexity. We blend this premium chocolate with local sweet cream and pure butter, then add top-quality fruits, nuts, herbs, teas, spices, and liquors. Each piece is then finished by hand."

Hot Cakes
295-6037
Barracks Road Shopping Center (Same side as Kroger)
Mon-Sat 9 am - 8 pm, Sun 10 am - 6 pm

Bakery, café, and gourmet to-go or eat-in meals. Must try the Tiramisu and toffee squares. From the Washington Post: "This longtime ladies-who-lunch stop has a shockingly good selection of elegant salads, sandwiches and pastries."

International Bakery (at Foods of All Nations)
296-6131
2121 Ivy Road (Ivy Square)
Mon-Sun 7:30 am - 8 pm

Kluge Estate Farm Shop
www.klugeestate.com
info@klugeestate.com
(434) 984-4855
Mon 11 am – 4 pm, Tue-Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Winter Hours: Mon – Sun, 11 am – 4 pm
Getting there: I-64 exit 121 to Rt. 20 South (9 miles). Left onto Route 627 (Carter's Mountain Rd.); drive three miles, then turn right onto Blenheim Rd. The Kluge Estate Farm Shop will be the first right off Blenheim Rd. The Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard entrance will be the second right turn onto Grand Cru Dr. Map/Directions

The Farm Shop offers Kluge Estate wines, food, gifts, wine accessories, artisanal cheeses, topiaries, herbs, and books. Gourmet meals are available for take away or to enjoy dining al fresco on the grounds. Desserts include baked goods, chocolates, confections, preserves, and chutneys, homemade with fruits from the Albemarle House orchards. The Farm Shop is adjacent to the Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard. (see wineries)

Panera Bread
www.panera.com
1121 Emmet St. (Barracks Road) 245-6192
121 Community Street (Hollymead Town Center) 973-5264
Mon-Sat 6:30 am – 9 pm, Sun 7:30 am – 9 pm (8 pm at Hollymead)

Free Wi-Fi. Breads and desserts.

Spudnut Shop
296-0590
309 Avon Street
M-F 6 am - 2 pm, Sat 6 am - noon

Homemade donuts, made from potato flour. A local favorite for good reason.