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Zell's Cottage Bakery

Name: Zell's Cottage Bakery
Address: 3294 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, 30506, US
Telephone: +14707292253
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

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Zell's Cottage Bakery

Crafting bespoke cakes and pastries in Gainesville,GA…where sweet dreams become delicious realities. And before long, I was a hobby baker wanting to go pro.
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My love for baking started at an early age...as soon as I could drag a chair over to "help" my mom in the kitchen... measuring and pouring, piping, and eventually learning to make buttercream roses. However, it wasn't until my children were born that I started creating edible art. What began as just birthday cakes for my boys quickly became cakes for friends, and soon their friends. That was the b

irth of "Sweet Dreams Cakery". Though cute and sweet, the name didn't quite feel right. My favorite reactions are those of pure shock when people are in disbelief that my creations are edible! Every cake is a new feat and I pride myself on making my customer's days extraordinary. I've been told that I feed the heart and soul from my kitchen. I sincerely thank the two most influential women of my life, my mom, Phyllis, and my grandma, Zell, for their inspirations and building the foundation of my Southern Roots and the true inspiration behind Zell's Cottage.

05/20/2026

🚨 Important announcement for this week! 🚨

In order for us to properly celebrate our grads AND survive delivering 7 weddings this weekend without fully turning into buttercream-covered gremlins, we’ll have adjusted hours:

⏰ Friday: 11am–5pm
⏰ Saturday: CLOSED

We’re incredibly thankful for the support keeping us so busy, but this mama baker can only clone herself so many times 😅

The good news? The cases are already loading up with graduation goodies including grad cupcakes and the cutest push pops for your celebrations 🎓✨

And because chaos apparently fuels creativity… the Nutella Cookie Pie hit the case this morning 👀
Loaded with rich Nutella goodness and fully prepared to ruin all self control.

If you’ve been waiting to stop by, consider this your sign before the weekend madness begins.

⏰ Open today until 6pm

05/15/2026

Cue the confetti and pass the buttercream because graduation season is in FULL swing around here 🎓✨

We’re celebrating our graduates Cullen & Hannah Grace with the cutest grad cap push pops hitting the cases this weekend — because apparently regular desserts weren’t extra enough 😌

Also making their debut today:

🔥 NEW Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad
Because sometimes lunch needs a little personality.

🥚 Veggie Mini Quiches
🥘 Smoked Gouda Grits Sausage Casserole

And for the people who came strictly for sugar… we understood the assignment:

🔥 S’mores Cookie Pie
Loaded with toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate ganache, topped with chocolate buttercream and MORE toasted marshmallows because restraint is overrated.

🥜 Reese’s Cookie Pie
Filled with peanut butter and chocolate ganaches, Reese’s peanut butter cups, topped with peanut butter buttercream and a Reese’s cup on top like the crown it is 👑

Just a reminder — we are fully booked for custom orders through the beginning of June (thank y’all SO much 🥹), but we’ll be doing our best to keep the cases stocked with graduation treats and goodies for walk-ins next week!

⏰ Open today until 6pm
⏰ Tomorrow 10–2

Come early before the cookie pies mysteriously disappear 👀

05/13/2026

It’s hump day… which means you’ve officially earned a cinnamon roll the size of your face 😌

The cases are steaming up this morning with hot-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls and trust me… the smell alone is worth the trip.

Also hitting the cases today:

🍪 Colossal Cookies
• Chocolate Chip
• Iced Oatmeal Raisin

🧁 Cupcakes galore

🥘 Small batch savory favorites made from scratch:
• Shepherd’s (cottage) pie
• Feta dill chicken salad
• Bacon cheddar mini quiches
• Smoked Gouda grits & sausage breakfast casserole

Basically, if your plan was “I’ll stop by later,” this is your official warning that later may become “sold out” 😅

Everything is small batch and made from scratch, so once it’s gone… it’s gone.

⏰ Open today until 6pm

05/08/2026

Mother’s Day weekend is here, and whether you’re celebrating mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, an aunt, a best friend, the bonus parent who stepped up, or the fur mom whose camera roll is 97% dog photos… this weekend is for the people who love hard and show up day after day 💛

So let us help take a few things off the plate—literally 😅

We’ve got you covered with brunch, dinner, dessert, and probably your “I forgot to plan ahead” moment too.

🥐 For brunch:
• Fresh baked scones served with strawberry compote
• Broccoli & cheese mini quiches
• Feta dill chicken salad

🥘 For dinner:
• Fan favorite shepherd’s (cottage) pie

🧁 And for dessert… oh, we understood the assignment:
• Floral bouquet cupcakes
• Cookie bottom cheesecakes in the prettiest chinoiserie tins
• Colossal cookies
• PLUS the newest member of the cookie pie family…

🍫 **Snickers Cookie Pie**
Chocolate Chip cookie crust filled with chocolate ganache, salted caramel ganache, Snickers, and peanuts… topped with salted caramel buttercream and more Snickers pieces because moderation felt inappropriate.

And of course, more surprises will be filling the cases throughout the day 👀

Also — a huge hats off to our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. Y’all deserve significantly more than coffee and a “world’s best teacher” mug. Despite the bakery chaos over here, I promise you are not forgotten 💛

📚 Teachers receive **20% off** with school ID this week!

⏰ Open today until 6pm
⏰ Tomorrow 10–2

05/03/2026

Meet Bruce… my feathered passenger princess 🐔😅

He rode shotgun like a champ today—full VIP treatment, including me shielding his eyes while we passed because… we’re not trying to traumatize the guy 💀

Sadly, I had to drop Bruce off at the Cornelia Community House to meet his fate for Jesse & McCoy’s big day… but what a ride it was 🫡

Just a little sneak peek for now… many more pics to come 👀

04/30/2026

🚨 COOKIE PIE ALERT 🚨

They’re BACK in the case and they did not come to play 😏

If you’ve been waiting… this is your moment. If you weren’t waiting… you should be running anyway because these will not last long. Like… blink and they’re gone energy.

🥜 **Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Pie**
Chocolate chip cookie crust loaded with peanut butter ganache, chocolate ganache, Reese’s peanut butter cups AND Reese’s pieces… topped with chocolate buttercream and (because why not) a whole Reese’s cup

🍯 **Caramel Waffle Cone Cookie Pie**
Chocolate chip cookie crust filled with salted caramel + chocolate ganaches, Cadbury caramels, and Pizzelles… topped with salted caramel buttercream and a Pizzelle piece

Basically, if over-the-top had a dessert form… this would be it 😅

And in the wise words of Uncle Jesse… *“Have mercy.”* 😌

⏰ **Open today 10–6**
When they’re gone, they’re gone—and I’m not making promises about a restock today 👀

Run. Seriously. 🏃‍♀️🍪

04/29/2026

A quick reality check on custom orders 💁‍♀️

I wish I could say yes to every inquiry… but unless I figure out how to clone myself, that’s not happening. I’m a **solo baker**, so every custom cake/cookie/etc is designed, baked, and decorated by me. I’m also the one ordering supplies, answering emails, replying to DMs, taking calls, updating the website, and occasionally remembering to post on social media 😅

I do have a **kick-ass team** holding it down with walk-ins and cleanup (bless them and the mountain of dishes), but custom orders are still a one-woman show. Some weeks get a little wild—last week included multiple nights working into the wee hours of the morning because apparently sleep is optional now.

I receive **hundreds of inquiries each week**, so I have to be selective with what I can realistically take on without losing my mind (or burning down the kitchen).

PSA ‼️🚨✨ **We are fully booked through June 8 and not accepting additional custom orders at this time.**

We *will* keep the cases stocked with cupcakes, colossal cookies, and other goodies for walk-ins—so no one is leaving empty-handed 💛

Quick reminders:
• Your order is **not confirmed until a retainer is paid**
• Your cake is **not started until paid in full**
• All terms & conditions are on the website (yes, they’re there for a reason 😉)

Custom orders take several days to complete, and while I can’t take them all, I truly appreciate every single inquiry ❤️

04/19/2026

Dearest Gentle Reader,

The most anticipated affair of the season is nearly upon us… our **Bridgerton Sparkling Tea Party** is just one week away.

We are positively delighted (and perhaps just a touch giddy) as preparations are well underway—think delicate sweets, sparkling sips, and an atmosphere worthy of the finest society gathering.

This engagement is, as expected, **completely sold out**, and we are so grateful for the overwhelming enthusiasm. Should you have missed securing your place among the ton, do not despair… there may be future dates announced soon

Until then, we shall be counting down the days and perfecting every last detail for an unforgettable afternoon of elegance and indulgence.

Yours most sincerely,
The Bakery

Address

3294 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA
30506

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14707292253

Website

http://www.ZellsCottageBakery.com/

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