5 Best Bakeries in Downtown, Macon GA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 22 bakeries in Downtown, Macon GA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers bakeries and dessert shops in Downtown, Macon, Georgia, ranked by Google rating and weighted by how many people left one. Twenty-two qualifying businesses were considered, and the five below are shown in rank order. Each entry lists hours, address, accessibility details, and the kinds of items reviewers mention most. It is written for someone looking for coffee, bagels, cheesecake or cupcakes in or near Downtown who wants a quick way to compare options before visiting.
#1
Cathedral Coffee
★ 4.9 (511 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Cathedral Coffee operates from 5915 Zebulon Rd and holds a 4.9 rating from 511 Google reviews. It is open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm, on Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm, and closed Sunday. A reviewer described the space as set in a church with stained glass, and others mention lunch sandwiches on sourdough and a drive-through. Staff are described as friendly. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: Lunch, drive-through coffee and quiet seating
- Address
- 5915 Zebulon Rd, Macon, GA 31210, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#2
Macon Bagels
★ 4.8 (311 Google reviews)Bagel shop
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Macon Bagels is at 470 3rd St and has a 4.8 rating from 311 Google reviews. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, with Wednesday through Friday hours from 7 am to 1 pm and weekend hours from 9 am to 1 pm. Reviewers say the everything bagel stands out, sandwiches are hearty, and the cream cheese choices are wide. Some say Saturday brings a line that moves quickly. The listing includes a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet.
Best for: Everything bagels and hearty sandwiches
- Address
- 470 3rd St, Macon, GA 31201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–1 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–1 pm; Sun 9 am–1 pm; Thu 7 am–1 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 7 am–1 pm
#3
Krème Cheesecake Co.
★ 4.9 (149 Google reviews)Dessert shop
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Krème Cheesecake Co. is a dessert shop at 4590 Billy Williamson Dr, Suite 101, with a 4.9 rating from 149 Google reviews. It is open Wednesday through Saturday with varying hours, opens on Sunday from noon to 4 pm, and is closed Monday and Tuesday. Reviewers mention banana pudding, a moist pound cake, and cheesecake, plus counter staff who are polite and explain the menu. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance.
Best for: Cheesecake, pound cake and banana pudding
- Address
- 4590 Billy Williamson Dr Ste 101, Macon, GA 31206, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–7 pm; Sun 12–4 pm; Thu 11 am–6 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–6 pm
#4
Sweet Affairz Dessert Shop
★ 4.9 (109 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Sweet Affairz Dessert Shop is at 2310 Ingleside Ave and is rated 4.9 from 109 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Reviewers mention cookies, cupcakes, brownies and banana pudding, a clean and welcoming interior, and online ordering for cupcakes delivered to a party. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and seating are listed.
Best for: Cupcakes, cookies and online orders
- Address
- 2310 Ingleside Ave, Macon, GA 31204, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#5
Taste and See Coffee Shop and Gallery
★ 4.6 (939 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Taste and See Coffee Shop and Gallery is at 546 Poplar St with a 4.6 rating from 939 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm and on Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Reviewers describe a historic building with original wood floors, a fireplace, a hidden patio, and local photography for sale. Others mention organic, made-in-house options.
Best for: Cozy coffee, patio seating and local art
- Address
- 546 Poplar St, Macon, GA 31201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–6 pm; Tue 7 am–6 pm; Wed 7 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 22 bakeries in Downtown, Macon GA 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, Cathedral Coffee opens at 7 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?
Cathedral Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 511 reviews. Macon Bagels is second at 4.8 from 311 reviews.
Which bakeries in Downtown, Macon GA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Cathedral Coffee, at 7 pm.
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