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Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sa. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Price: $ = Entrees less than $10
Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Type: Bakeries, Coffeehouse, Deli/Ice Cream
Locals love to talk about growing up with Savage’s Bakery—a bona fide Birmingham institution since 1939. Find just about anything to satisfy your sweet tooth—from the more than 20 different varieties of cookies (get the frosted smiley confection and you’ll understand why there’s a long-standing devotion) to the freshly baked pastries and whimsically decorated cakes. And then there’s the whole deli side of the deal to cover your lunch needs. If nothing else, stop in for a free whiff of the truly intoxicating aroma of freshly baked Savage’s bread. It’s almost as delicious as eating half a loaf. Almost.