5 Affordable Bakeries in Downtown, Chattanooga TN
Updated 11 October 2026 · 10 bakeries in Downtown, Chattanooga TN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five bakeries in Downtown Chattanooga TN that sit in the lower Google price ranges. Ten qualifying businesses were considered. Entries are ordered by Google price range first, and then by rating within each tier. The price ranges shown are Google's, and they are not a check of individual menu prices. Each entry lists the Google category, hours, address and accessibility details, along with themes that reviewers mention. Milk & Honey sits in a higher Google price tier, so it appears in this list for its rating and place in the order. Confirm current prices with each business.
#1
Cupcake Kitchen
★ 4.7 (1,092 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$1–10 per person
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Cupcake Kitchen is a bakery and cake shop at 500 Broad St in Chattanooga, rated 4.7 on Google from 1,092 reviews. Google lists a $1 to $10 price range. Hours run daily, with Friday and Saturday open until 10 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm. Google lists delivery, in-store pick-up, coffee, wheelchair-accessible parking and toilet, and free street parking. Reviewers mention gluten-free options, a wide choice of cupcakes, and custom cakes with skilled decorating.
Best for: Affordable cupcakes and custom cakes
- Address
- 500 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–10 pm; Mon 10 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 10 am–9 pm; Tue 10 am–9 pm; Wed 10 am–9 pm
#2
Chatta-Cakes Bakery
★ 4.8 (200 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$1–20 per person
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Chatta-Cakes Bakery is a bakery at 5143 Hixson Pike in Hixson, TN, rated 4.8 on Google from 200 reviews. Google lists a $1 to $20 price range. It is open Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 6 pm, Saturday until 2 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Google lists it as women-owned, with in-store pick-up, takeaway and a free parking lot. Reviewers mention a lemon custom cake that stayed moist for days, gingerbread and sugar cookies, and a well-priced baby shower order.
Best for: Custom cakes and cookies for events
- Address
- 5143 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#3
Milk & Honey
★ 4.6 (1,435 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Milk & Honey is a coffee shop at 135 N Market St in Chattanooga, rated 4.6 on Google from 1,435 reviews. Google lists a $10 to $20 price range, which is higher than the other entries here. It is open daily from 6 am to 3 pm. Google lists outdoor seating, takeaway, breakfast, lunch and great coffee. Reviewers mention a mushroom and ricotta toast, a hot chicken dish, and a friendly team. One reviewer said an omelet was oily on a recent visit.
Best for: Coffee and breakfast with outdoor seating
- Address
- 135 N Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37405, United States
- Hours
- daily 6 am–3 pm
#4
Bread and Butter
★ 4.6 (346 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$10–20 per person
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Bread and Butter is a bakery and cake shop at 3955 Dayton Blvd in Chattanooga, rated 4.6 on Google from 346 reviews. Google lists a $10 to $20 price range. Hours run from 7 am to 7 pm most days, with Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm. Google lists in-store pick-up, takeaway, coffee, breakfast, free parking and wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Reviewers mention a European-style sourdough batard, a chocolate croissant and salted chocolate cookies. Some reviewers felt the pricing was high and service could be warmer.
Best for: Traditional sourdough and European pastries
- Address
- 3955 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37415, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–7 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#5
Jackson Bakery
★ 4.6 (265 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$1–10 per person
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Jackson Bakery is a bakery and cake shop at 5862 Brainerd Rd in Chattanooga, rated 4.6 on Google from 265 reviews. Google lists a $1 to $10 price range. It is open Tuesday through Friday and Saturday until 4:30 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Google lists takeaway, breakfast, coffee, SNAP/EBT payments and LGBTQ+ friendly, plus a free parking lot. Reviewers mention cream horns, apple fritters, thumbprint sugar cookies, and a cake that was large for a fair price.
Best for: Cream horns and budget-friendly treats
- Address
- 5862 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–4:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5:30 pm; Tue 8 am–5:30 pm; Wed 8 am–5:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 10 bakeries in Downtown, Chattanooga TN with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. 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 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Milk & Honey takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Milk & Honey opens at 6 am.
- 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?
Cupcake Kitchen ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,092 reviews. Chatta-Cakes Bakery is second at 4.8 from 200 reviews.
Which bakeries in Downtown, Chattanooga TN are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Cupcake Kitchen, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these bakeries?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Cupcake Kitchen $1–10; Chatta-Cakes Bakery $1–20; Milk & Honey $10–20; Bread and Butter $10–20; Jackson Bakery $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Cupcake Kitchen, Chatta-Cakes Bakery, Milk & Honey, Bread and Butter and Jackson Bakery.
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