🧁 The Wildflour Bakery
Okay, new find alert: The Wildflour Bakery just opened their storefront in downtown Maryville, and honestly? This is the kind of place where you want to go just to say hi. They're serving up specialty American and French desserts made from scratch daily - and I mean actually made from scratch, not the factory-frozen variety.
Their menu changes weekly based on what's fresh and what they're in the mood to make. This week they had eclairs that looked like they were sculpted by an artist, banana pudding in individual jars, and cupcakes that looked way too pretty to eat (but obviously we ate them). They also do custom cakes if you give them advance notice - perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or when you just need to make someone feel special.
They're small and personal, which means you can actually talk to the people making your desserts and get recommendations based on what your kids actually like. They're still getting their feet under them, so the menu isn't locked in yet, which means every visit is a little adventure.
Pro tip: They have a Saturday morning cinnamon roll special that's worth planning your Saturday around. They also mention delivery as an option - definitely ask about that if you're hosting a kids' party and don't want to drive across town yourself.
Current hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 9am-2pm. They're closed Sundays and Mondays. (But honestly, with how popular this is becoming, I'd get there early on Saturday mornings before the weekend rush hits.)
Where: 298 Highland Ave, Maryville, TN 37801 (right in downtown, easy to find) Contact: (865) 415-7883 or thewiflourbakery1@gmail.com