5 Best Bakeries in Downtown, Knoxville TN
Updated 11 October 2026 · 25 bakeries in Downtown, Knoxville TN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list picks bakeries in and around Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, for anyone who wants fresh pastries, biscuits, cakes or a morning treat near the city center. Places were ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review. Twenty-five qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry uses the hours, address, accessibility features and review highlights from the business's Google listing, so opening times can be checked before a visit.
#1
Matt Robb’s Biscuits
★ 4.9 (817 Google reviews)Breakfast restaurant
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Matt Robb’s Biscuits at 800 Market St is rated 4.9 on Google from 817 reviews. It is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm and closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking. Reviewers describe garlic biscuits with pepper jack and blueberry sausage biscuits as flavorful, and say a line often forms before the doors open.
Best for: Savory biscuit sandwiches before noon
- Address
- 800 Market St, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–12 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–12 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 9 am–12 pm
#2
Heidi's Bakery
★ 4.8 (898 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Heidi's Bakery at 4505 Greenway Dr has a 4.8 Google rating from 898 reviews. It is open Monday through Saturday from 7:15 am to 5 pm and closed on Sunday. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a cake that matched a themed request closely, say a cake ordered about ten days ahead came out well, and note that the team asks detailed questions before starting.
Best for: Event cakes ordered in advance
- Address
- 4505 Greenway Dr, Knoxville, TN 37918, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:15 am–5 pm; Mon 7:15 am–5 pm; Sat 7:15 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7:15 am–5 pm; Tue 7:15 am–5 pm; Wed 7:15 am–5 pm
#3
Potchke Deli
★ 4.8 (866 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Potchke Deli at 318 N Gay St, Suite 103, is open every day from 9 am to 3 pm and carries a $10 to $20 price range on Google. The listing includes outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, a fireplace and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers say the bakery case is excellent, and mention potato crepes, a lox bagel, and a sandwich large enough to share.
Best for: Deli bakery case and brunch
- Address
- 318 N Gay St #103, Knoxville, TN 37917, United States
- Hours
- daily 9 am–3 pm
#4
The French Market Creperie Downtown
★ 4.7 (2,728 Google reviews)French restaurant
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The French Market Creperie Downtown at 412 Clinch Ave has a 4.7 Google rating from 2,728 reviews. It is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 am to 3 pm, Thursday and Friday from 8 am to 9 pm, Saturday 8 am to 3 pm and 4 to 9 pm, and Sunday 9 am to 3 pm. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention two floors of seating, Baileys in coffee, and gluten-free crepes with fresh whipped cream.
Best for: Crepes with coffee and brunch
- Address
- 412 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–9 pm; Mon 8 am–3 pm; Sat 8 am–3 pm, 4–9 pm; Sun 9 am–3 pm; Thu 8 am–9 pm; Tue 8 am–3 pm; Wed 8 am–3 pm
#5
European Bakery & Cafe
★ 4.9 (220 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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European Bakery & Cafe at 6502 Chapman Hwy has a 4.9 Google rating from 220 reviews. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm and closed Sunday and Monday. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. Reviewers mention tiramisu cheesecake, sweet and savory croissants, and a homemade feel that reminds some of bakeries in Europe, while one reviewer found the croissants less buttery than expected.
Best for: European-style pastries and cheesecake
- Address
- 6502 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–2 pm; Tue 8 am–2 pm; Wed 8 am–2 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 25 bakeries in Downtown, Knoxville TN with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. 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, Heidi's Bakery opens at 7:15 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?
Matt Robb’s Biscuits ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 817 reviews. Heidi's Bakery is second at 4.8 from 898 reviews.
Which bakeries in Downtown, Knoxville TN are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is The French Market Creperie Downtown, at 9 pm.
How much does it cost at these bakeries?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Potchke Deli $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Potchke Deli.
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