5 Underrated Bakeries in Downtown, College Station TX Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 12 bakeries in Downtown, College Station TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list features underrated bakeries near Downtown, College Station, Texas, meaning shops with a Google rating of 4.4 or higher but fewer than 400 reviews. Twelve qualifying businesses were considered, and these five are ordered by rating. Fewer reviews mean a score can move quickly, so read the details before choosing. Some businesses here take custom cake or cookie orders, while others sell from a counter. Review points come from short excerpts and are not our own visits. Check hours and contact details directly, since some listings are incomplete.
#1
Quinntastic Bites
★ 5 (55 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$1–10 per person
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Quinntastic Bites is a bakery at 419 N Main St, Suite 110, in Bryan, rated 5 from 55 reviews. Google gives a price range of $1 to $10 and weekday hours from 8 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention a unique and calm space, an eclectic menu, and the option to rent the room after hours for events. Google lists women-owned status, dine-in, in-store pickup and free street parking.
Best for: Event rentals and creative menus
- Address
- 419 N Main St Ste 110, Bryan, TX 77803, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
#2
Abide Bakery
★ 5 (23 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Abide Bakery is listed as a bakery rated 5 from 23 reviews. Google does not show an address or hours for this business, so confirm contact details before placing an order. Reviewers mention decorated cookies that taste as good as they look, a bridal shower cake built from the customer's own photo ideas, and sugar cookies for a milestone birthday. Reviewers describe the process as easy and say the baker communicates clearly about designs.
Best for: Decorated custom cookies and cakes
- Address
- Hours
- hours not listed
#3
Karma Kolache - Wellborn Rd. College Station
★ 4.9 (299 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Karma Kolache on Wellborn Road is a bakery at 12815 Wellborn Rd, Suite 190, in College Station, rated 4.9 from 299 reviews. It is open daily from 5 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention a large selection of kolaches, fresh donuts and kronuts, and Vietnamese coffee. Some say the staff are warm and talkative, including with children, and that the shop stays welcoming when busy. Google lists a drive-through, Wi-Fi and a free parking lot.
Best for: Breakfast kolaches and Vietnamese coffee
- Address
- 12815 Wellborn Rd Ste 190, College Station, TX 77845, United States
- Hours
- daily 5 am–5 pm
#4
Cookie Dough Bliss & Creamery
★ 4.9 (196 Google reviews)Dessert shop
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Cookie Dough Bliss & Creamery is a dessert shop at 900 Harvey Rd, Unit 7, in College Station, rated 4.9 from 196 reviews. Google lists late-afternoon and evening hours on weekdays and noon openings on weekends. Reviewers mention many ways to customize a treat, staff who offer samples to help pick a combination, and ingredient lists brought over for allergy checks. One reviewer was let down when cones ran out well before closing. Free on-site parking is listed.
Best for: Customizable cookie dough and ice cream
- Address
- 900 Harvey Rd Unit 7, College Station, TX 77840, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–10 pm; Mon 4–9 pm; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed 4–9 pm
#5
Kettlebell's Sweets and Treats
★ 4.9 (73 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Kettlebell's Sweets and Treats is a bakery at 410 W Carson St in Bryan, rated 4.9 from 73 reviews. Hours run from 7:30 am to 6 pm Tuesday through Friday and 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, with Monday and Sunday closed. Reviewers mention a wedding cake they describe as beautiful, allergy-friendly treats, snickerdoodles, mini key lime pies and cupcakes. One reviewer found a recent kolache less fluffy than usual. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible parking lot and entrance.
Best for: Allergy-friendly cakes and kolaches
- Address
- 410 W Carson St, Bryan, TX 77801, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 12 bakeries in Downtown, College Station TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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
- For an early start, Kettlebell's Sweets and Treats opens at 7:30 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?
Quinntastic Bites ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 55 reviews. Abide Bakery is second at 5 from 23 reviews.
Which bakeries in Downtown, College Station TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Cookie Dough Bliss & Creamery, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these bakeries?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Quinntastic Bites $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Quinntastic Bites, Karma Kolache - Wellborn Rd. College Station and Cookie Dough Bliss & Creamery.
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