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There’s something special about a great local bakery. Maybe it’s the smell of something freshly baked when you walk through the door, a favorite dessert you’ve been ordering for years, or finding a new neighborhood spot that quickly becomes part of your weekend routine. ☕🍰

Fortunately, Montgomery has plenty of locally loved bakeries and sweet shops to explore. From longtime Montgomery institutions and made-from-scratch cupcakes to custom celebration cakes and fresh morning donuts, these local favorites offer plenty of delicious reasons to get out and explore the city. 🧁🍩

Whether you’re a longtime Montgomery resident or new to the area, we’ve rounded up eight local bakeries in Montgomery, AL that deserve a spot on your must-try list.

1. Liger’s Bakery

📍3040 McGehee Road, Montgomery

Montgomery's Oldest Bakery Est.1944. A true Montgomery institution, Liger’s Bakery has been serving the community for decades and is especially well known for its cakes, petit fours, pastries, cookies, pies and other classic baked favorites. It’s the kind of longtime local business that has become part of Montgomery’s culinary history — and a great place to visit when you’re craving something traditional.

🔗More info: www.facebook.com/ligersgood/

🍰 Don’t miss: Their famous petit fours and classic cakes.

2. JoZettie’s Cupcakes

📍1404 South Decatur Street, Montgomery

If cupcakes are your weakness, JoZettie’s is one Montgomery stop you won’t want to skip. Everything is made from scratch, and the menu includes an impressive variety of flavors inspired by classic Southern desserts. Think banana pudding, peach cobbler, sweet potato, pecan pie, key lime and German chocolate — just to name a few. JoZettie’s also has a second Montgomery location on East South Boulevard.

🔗More info: www.facebook.com/jozettiescupcakes/

🧁Don’t miss: The sweet potato, banana pudding or peach cobbler cupcakes.

3. Lorraine’s Bake Shop

📍22 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery

Located on historic Dexter Avenue, Lorraine’s Bake Shop is a small-batch bakery and café that makes its sweets from scratch. It’s a particularly fun stop if you’re spending a day downtown, with baked treats alongside coffee, espresso, ice cream and milkshakes. Their weekly offerings also include cinnamon rolls, sourdough and fresh quiche. 

🔗More info: www.facebook.com/lorraines.bakeshop/

🥐Don’t miss: Their mid-week cinnamon rolls or a freshly baked sweet paired with coffee.

4. Shelley’s Donuts

📍65 Federal Drive, Montgomery

Sometimes the perfect bakery stop is a box of fresh donuts. Shelley’s Donuts has earned a loyal local following for its fresh-made donuts, and the shop’s early hours make it a popular choice for a morning treat. With its strong local reputation and high volume of customer reviews, Shelley’s is an easy addition to any Montgomery bakery bucket list.

🔗More info: www.facebook.com/pages/Shelleys-Donuts/615805621867859

🍩Don’t miss: Get there early for the freshest selection!

5. Cake Designs

📍3651 Debby Drive, Montgomery

Planning a birthday, wedding, anniversary or other special celebration? Cake Designs specializes in custom cakes and has become a go-to Montgomery bakery for celebration desserts. The family-owned shop is particularly known for wedding cakes, birthday cakes and cupcakes, making it a great local resource when you need something that looks as good as it tastes.

🔗More info: www.facebook.com/cakesbydesignUSA/

 🎂Don’t miss: Their custom celebration and wedding cakes.

6. Lu Lu’s Cake Shop

📍2463 Highland Avenue, Montgomery

For a more traditional, neighborhood-bakery feel, put Lu Lu’s Cake Shop on your list. This family-run bakery specializes in scratch-made cakes, cupcakes and classic Southern-style desserts. It’s a smaller local spot with the kind of personal, welcoming feel that makes discovering Montgomery’s independent businesses so much fun.

🔗More info: www.facebook.com/LuLusCakeShop/

🍪Don’t miss: Their classic cakes and Southern-inspired desserts.

7. Little Red Cupcake

📍638 Hall Street, Montgomery

Looking for a local cupcake fix? Little Red Cupcake is a downtown Montgomery option specializing in gourmet cupcakes and custom cakes. It’s also a fun choice if you’re looking for something for a birthday, shower or other celebration. With its central location, it’s easy to pair a stop here with an afternoon exploring downtown.

🔗 More info: www.facebook.com/littleredcupcake/

🧁Don’t miss: Their gourmet cupcakes and custom cakes.

8. G & S Donuts

📍5800 Woodmere Boulevard, Montgomery

For Montgomery locals who appreciate an early-morning donut run, G & S Donuts is worth checking out. This mom-and-pop shop is known for fresh donuts and pastries, including yeast-raised and cake donuts, and has developed a loyal following among regulars. It’s also the kind of place where arriving early can pay off — popular items can sell out!

🔗 More Info: www.facebook.com/p/GS-Donuts-100077473045930/

🫐Don’t miss: The old-fashioned and blueberry cake donuts or a filled donut.

🥧Which Montgomery Bakery Will You Try First?

Whether you’re looking for a classic Montgomery favorite, a box of cupcakes for the office, a custom cake for a celebration or simply something sweet to enjoy with your morning coffee, there are plenty of local bakeries worth exploring.

And one of the best parts of living in Montgomery is having local businesses like these right in your own community. From longtime favorites to hidden gems, there’s always another neighborhood, restaurant, shop or bakery waiting to be discovered.

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The best part of finding a home isn’t just the house — it’s discovering the local businesses, restaurants, parks and neighborhood favorites that make a community feel like home.

Whether you’re buying your first home, looking for more space, relocating to Montgomery or preparing to sell, Sandra Nickel and her Hat Team of Professionals are here to help. With local knowledge and experience, we can guide you through every step of your real estate journey and help you find the right fit for your next chapter in Montgomery.

Ready to start your Montgomery real estate journey?

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Fall may be on the calendar, but here in Montgomery, Alabama, summer temperatures can stick around for a while! That doesn't mean it's too early to start thinking about your fall landscaping. In fact, now is the perfect time to plan for colorful flowerbeds and welcoming outdoor spaces that will shine as the weather eventually cools. 🍂

Before you start planting, take some time to research which flowers and plants perform best in our area. Montgomery's Zone 8b growing climate gives homeowners plenty of wonderful options for extending garden color into the fall and, in some cases, even into winter. ❄️

Here are a few favorites to consider for your fall garden.

🌺Chrysanthemums

Commonly called mums, chrysanthemums are one of the most recognizable flowers of the fall season. Their full, colorful blooms come in beautiful shades of red, burgundy, purple, yellow, orange, pink, and white.

When shopping for mums, look for plants labeled “hardy mums” or “garden mums.” Once you bring them home, plant them promptly. Giving mums plenty of time to develop a strong root system can help them establish themselves and last longer.

For an easy curb-appeal update, place colorful mums in containers around your front porch, entryway, or walkway.

🌞Helenium

Looking for a little extra sunshine in your garden? Helenium delivers with cheerful daisy-like blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and red.

These hardy perennials are relatively easy to grow and bloom later in the season, making them a great choice for adding color after many summer flowers have begun to fade.

Plant them in a sunny spot where their bright blooms can become a focal point in your flowerbed.

🦋Asters

Asters are another wonderful choice for late-season color. Their delicate blooms are available in shades of pink, purple, blue, and white, providing plenty of options for complementing your home's exterior.

They're also popular with bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Adding asters to your landscape can provide an important late-season food source while bringing beautiful color to your yard.

Plant them early enough in the season to give the plants time to establish a strong root system before cooler weather arrives.

🌸Pansies

Few flowers are as dependable for cool-weather color as pansies. These cheerful annuals are a favorite for fall flowerbeds, borders, window boxes, and containers.

Pansies are also wonderfully versatile. With proper care, they can continue blooming through winter and into spring, giving your landscaping color for months.

For a classic fall look, combine pansies with mums in complementary colors around your home's entrance.

🌿Sedum (Stonecrop)

If you're looking for a plant that's beautiful without demanding too much attention, sedum is worth considering.

These hardy, carefree plants come in a variety of sizes, colors, and forms, including creeping, mat-forming, and upright varieties. They work well in flowerbeds, borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Sedum can be especially appealing for homeowners who want attractive landscaping without a long list of maintenance tasks.

🌺Dahlias

For a flower that makes a statement, consider dahlias. Known for their impressive blooms, dahlias can add drama and personality to your garden.

They come in a wide range of colors and flower shapes and generally perform best with plenty of sunlight. Removing spent blooms regularly can encourage additional flowering and keep the plants looking neat throughout the season.

Their bold blooms can also make a beautiful addition to cutting gardens, allowing you to bring some of your outdoor color inside.

🍂Start Planning Your Fall Garden Now

Even though Montgomery may still be feeling like summer, it's not too early to start planning your colorful autumn flowerbeds. Choosing your plants, preparing your beds, and deciding where you'd like to add seasonal color now can help you make the most of the season ahead.

And whether you're staying put and making your current home even more beautiful or dreaming about a new place to call home, we're here to help.

🌱Let Your Next Move Bloom

Just as the right flowers can bring a garden to life, the right home can give you the perfect place to grow and flourish. My Hat Team of Professionals and I are here to help you navigate every step of your real estate journey. 🏡

Whether you're ready to plant roots in a new home, prepare your current home to bloom on the market, or simply see what's growing in Montgomery's real estate market, we'd love to help.

🌸 Ready to see where your next chapter can bloom?

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We look forward to helping you find a home where you can put down roots and grow!

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Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for August 2026 show the number of homes sold decreased by 22.9% compared to August 2025.  The average sales price decreased by 17.4%, and the median sales price decreased by 12.2%. Market times decreased by 20 days. 

Midtown Montgomery	August 2026	August 2025
Homes Sold	27	35
Average Selling Price	$198,292	$240,142
Median Selling Price	$180,000	$205,000
Days On The Market	69	89
Highest Selling Price	$477,500	$718,000
Lowest Selling Price	$20,000	$32,000

 *Central Montgomery/Midtown stats only 

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