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Bakeries near University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

11bakeries within 1 mile
3within a ten-minute walk
64%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 11 bakeries within a mile of University of Alabama at Birmingham, 3 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 23 within 3 miles. The busiest street is 11th Ave (2).

The closest bakeries to UAB

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • Plain croissant — The test.
  • Pain au chocolat — Or almond croissant.
  • A loaf of bread — To take home.
  • A seasonal fruit pastry — Whatever is fresh.

How to spot a good one

  • Croissants with layers — Shatter outside, honeycomb inside, tasting of butter. Bready, uniform croissants are made with margarine or frozen dough.
  • Real sourdough — Long-fermented, crackling crust, open crumb, a gentle tang.
  • Baked on site — You should be able to smell it.

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Questions about bakeries near UAB

How many bakeries are near UAB?
Open map listings put 11 bakeries within a mile of University of Alabama at Birmingham, 3 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 23 within 3 miles. About 64% are independent rather than chains.
Which bakeries are closest to UAB?
Panera Bread (0.2 mi), Birmingham Breadworks (0.4 mi), Insomnia Cookies (0.4 mi), Bandit Pâtisserie (0.7 mi) and Edolyn's Pies (0.8 mi).
Where are most bakeries near UAB?
The busiest street is 11th Ave (2).

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