15 Best Bakeries near Ballston

“This is such a charming farm country store in Burnt Hills. Not only is the atmosphere inviting, but the selection of items makes it well worth the visit. While here, I was able to satisfy multiple impulses at once. I was able to find some delicious almong cookies with raspberry jam, maple cream, honey almond handsoap, and several candles that smell absolutely AMAZING.What I like aside from the great variety of items that they sell is the QUALITY. If you have a tendency to grasp as Shiney objects, you'll find quite a few here. But I can assure you that you most definitely get what you pay for. Their baked goods are unlike anything I've purchased at a country store before, and they have certainly gained my future patronage as a result.The staff was friendly and made me feel welcome, which was a surprise being a NYC native, where everyone is on guard. I think it would take several visits for me to truly take in all this place has to offer, but I endeavor to try! It's definitely worth the visit and money well spent.“

“I have patronized Indulgence Bakery 4-5 times now for custom orders and I keep coming back! The cakes are beautiful and come with so many great flavor options that it’s difficult to choose. I’ve also ordered lots of custom cookies to give as gifts, always with rave reviews. Alex doesn’t miss!“

“Great people/service, Amazing music, and the best sourdough I've ever had! The bagel was of the highest quality and as someone who typically has new york city bagels I was thoroughly impressed with just how good their bagels are made! You can see them make the bread which is such an interesting process. If you're in the area definitely stop by and try something!“

“I am SO happy to have Nibble and Nosh in my life. EVERYTHING is delicious. The unique twist on the classic are a delight. My favorite part is I can buy one to taste or order gift boxes for an occasion. I’m a tough customer and I love everything about Nibble and “

“THIS PLACE???chefs kiss!!my boyfriend and i come here almost twice a week because the food is OUTSTANDING!!their waffles are amazing, and the BLTA is to die for. you’d think “oh it’s just a blt” BUT ITS NOT!! the wait can get a little long but it’s definitely worth it. highly recommend to anyone who lives in the area or is visiting! definitely stop by and grab yourself some breakfast?“

“Can’t believe it took me so long to get in this adorable cake shop. The cake I ordered for my fiancés birthday was perfect. Incredible flavors and even better frosting (not that fake sugary taste). Will recommend to everyone I talk to when discussing sweets. And they even have coffee! 10/10.“

“Hubby and I were in the mood for apple cider donuts. I found Smith's Orchard & Bake Shop on Yelp and so we decided to drive over.They had a large selection of pies - small and large, fruits & vegetables as well as many other tasty treats. We resisted all the deliciousness and only ordered two apple cider donuts. These donuts were so delicious! Slightly dense yet fluffy and perfectly coated with apple cider sugar. Yumm! They were priced 1 for $1, 6 for $5. Go for the half dozen, they're that good!Make sure to visit the farm animals to say hi!“

“With insulin resistance, gluten allergy, and reactive hypoglycemia eating out and eating sweets has become cumbersome and dangerous for me. It’s so refreshing to have a bakery like this available. I bought half a dozen cupcakes for my birthday today, what a great choice. Very delicious, and moist. Very difficult to find or make a cupcake that is moist with all the food restrictions I have.Can’t wait until my next trip the the sweetish chef.“

“Our bestie group of 4 went for lunch. Everything was so good. 3 got BLT’s and I got the Beet Salad. They all loved their sandwiches with chips or macaroni salad and my Beet Salad was the best I ever had!!! They roast their beets to perfection. chopped walnuts crumbled goat cheese, sliced red onions, on wonderful salad greens, with a delicious balsamic mixture. It was so good. Service was so comforting such a sweet person and coffee and a most delicious cider donut and coffee for dessert. The best afternoon! We will certainly be back before long.“

“I NEVER leave reviews, but I just left this place with the raspberry that was on sample, and OMG they have cracked the recipe for light fluffy delicious Bundt cakes. Seriously if you need a cake for celebrating or just because, you won’t be disappointed! Definitely go get one of their 20 something flavors!“

“My first experience with this bakery and you did not disappoint. I ordered a cheeseburger cake. There was an upcharge because of the work that goes into it, but that makes total sense. I fully appreciate that time = money. Everyone at the party was impressed at how perfect the cake looked, and they were even more impressed by how delicious it was. Thank you! We will be back.“

“We are happy to support a women owned business that has been family owned since 1866. Also pleased that the nearby Niskayuna Co-op carries their pies year round. The pies are 100% hand made! The Co-op takes orders at Thanksgiving. I put in an order and was amazed at the large tables filled with numerous pre ordered pies waiting for pickup. They were arranged by type. They are popular! My family likes the Apple Pie with a streusel top. Strawberry Rhubarb, and the mixed berry pie from Mourningkill. They make a sugar free Fruit of the Forest Pie. I like to make my own pumpkin pies. Their pies have a tender flavorful crust that is easy to slice and does not crumble. It does not taste mass produced like some commercial or frozen pies. Their pie fillings are not runny, so they slice and serve nicely. They make 10" and 5" pies. From the website: "Mourningkill Farm and Bake Shop is a family-owned farm that has been operating since 1866, specializing in the production of apples, rhubarb, and other fresh produce used to create their delicious pies and tea breads. With a commitment to using the highest quality local ingredients, their pies are made from scratch by hand, featuring a light crust that perfectly complements the flavors of their carefully selected fruits. Since 1976, the bake shop has been dedicated to producing simple and scrumptious pies, sticking to their original recipes that have stood the test of time. Customers can expect pies and breads made fresh to order, with pie baking days on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and tea bread baking day on Tuesday and/or Wednesday."“

“very cool. the breadth of products offered is impressive. they even have a fridge in the summer! honor system, bring cash but u can also pay via QR code. high quality; truly a legitimate self serve large menu bakery quality offering. there’s plenty of info and signage to meet all your needs sans employees.“

“We were told to check out this place and we were not disappointed. We got a couple items here including the pesto sandwich and egg salad sandwich. I LOVED my pesto chicken especially with the focaccia bread. We also ordered the cannoli dessert which was beautiful and delicious.“

“We did a take out lunch a few times while we were in Saratoga this summer. Sandwiches and cookies are SO GOOD. The people who work there couldn't be nicer. ALL of their profits are donated (can't remember what the charity is). They serve breakfast and lunch. We would have had breakfast here too but it was included with our hotel room. Consistently good from summer to summer. I wish they had a shop near where I live!“