5 Best Bakeries in Bowling Green KY
Updated 05 October 2026 · 5 bakeries in Bowling Green KY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a ranked list of five bakery and sweet-treat spots in Bowling Green KY, including donut, coffee and cookie shops. The order is based on Google ratings weighted by review count, and each business needed at least 300 reviews to qualify. It helps locals and visitors in Bowling Green choose where to stop, with hours, addresses and what reviewers mention for each.
#1
Great American Donut Shop
★ 4.8 (1,329 Google reviews)Donut shop
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Great American Donut Shop is at 901 U.S. 31 W Bypass and is listed as open 24 hours every day. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention cake donuts including blueberry, filled, plain and maple with bacon, cinnamon twists, and chocolate donuts with toppings. Regulars point to being customers for decades, and travellers mention stopping more than once in a day.
Best for: Donuts at any hour
- Address
- 901 U.S. 31 W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY 42101, United States
- Hours
- daily Open 24 hours
#2
Spencer's Coffee
★ 4.8 (1,131 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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This Spencer's Coffee is at 915 College St, near Fountain Square Park. It opens Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm. Reviewers mention a downtown atmosphere with exposed brick and large windows, a breakfast sandwich, frappes and a vanilla almond milk latte. Some note it can be crowded and loud inside.
Best for: Downtown coffee and breakfast sandwiches
- Address
- 915 College St, Bowling Green, KY 42101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–8 pm; Mon 7 am–8 pm; Sat 7 am–8 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–8 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
#3
Just Love Coffee Cafe - Bowling Green, KY
★ 4.8 (1,003 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Just Love Coffee Cafe is at 1640 Scottsville Rd #400, open daily from 7 am to 3 pm. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, breakfast, lunch, vegetarian options and good for working on a laptop. Reviewers mention a varied menu that caters to dietary restrictions, friendly staff and a quiet atmosphere, though one reviewer reports a poor experience with their order.
Best for: Breakfast, lunch and laptop-friendly seating
- Address
- 1640 Scottsville Rd #400, Bowling Green, KY 42103, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–3 pm
#4
Crumbl Cookies
★ 4.7 (1,342 Google reviews)Cookie shop
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Crumbl Cookies is at 130 Walton Ave Unit E, open Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm and closed on Sunday. Google lists kerbside pickup, delivery and takeaway. Reviewers mention warm cookies, flavors such as Smores, Berry Berry and Tres Leche, a clean store and friendly staff. Mixed reviews note sold-out popular flavors and one comment on the pricing.
Best for: Rotating-flavor cookies for takeaway
- Address
- 130 Walton Ave Unit E, Bowling Green, KY 42104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–10 pm; Mon 8 am–10 pm; Sat 8 am–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–10 pm; Tue 8 am–10 pm; Wed 8 am–10 pm
#5
Spencer's Coffee
★ 4.7 (326 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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This Spencer's Coffee is at 1265 U.S. 31 W Bypass, open Monday to Saturday from 6 or 7 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 7 am to 1 pm. Reviewers mention a blueberry muffin, a mocha latte with rich dark chocolate flavor, and bagel and biscuit sandwiches. They call it a craft coffee shop, while one notes parking at this location can be difficult.
Best for: Craft coffee and breakfast sandwiches
- Address
- 1265 U.S. 31 W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY 42101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–8 pm; Mon 6 am–8 pm; Sat 7 am–8 pm; Sun 7 am–1 pm; Thu 6 am–8 pm; Tue 6 am–8 pm; Wed 6 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 bakeries in Bowling Green KY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 05 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Great American Donut Shop is listed as open 24 hours, so it works for a very early or very late visit.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated bakery on this list?
Great American Donut Shop ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,329 reviews. Spencer's Coffee is second at 4.8 from 1,131 reviews.
Which bakeries in Bowling Green KY are open late?
Great American Donut Shop is listed as open 24 hours.
How much does it cost at these bakeries?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Just Love Coffee Cafe - Bowling Green, KY $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Just Love Coffee Cafe - Bowling Green, KY.
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