Emerson's Bakery

4.4
238 reviews

About

Bakery
Emerson’s Bakery has been around since 1970, so we’re celebrating over 55 years of making the best sweet treats in Northern Kentucky! We have five locations to service your needs for cakes for every occasion, donuts, cookies, pastries, and more! We have two locations in Florence and locations in Erlanger, Independence, and Covington! Each pie, birthday cake, a loaf of bread, and pastry in our bakery is made on-site in our five locations. From pie crusts to cake filling, we offer nothing better than the best for our valued customers to enjoy. We offer custom-made cakes for every special occasion. Don’t forget our tasty donuts!

Location

Emerson's Bakery
8459 US HWY 42, Suite G, Florence, KY
41042, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
238 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
26
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Product Quality

Customers generally praised the quality and taste of the pastries, donuts, and cakes, with many highlighting specific favorites like bagels and eclairs.

Customer Service

Feedback on customer service was mixed; while some employees were described as friendly and helpful, several reviews noted instances of rudeness and curt behavior from specific staff members.

Freshness Concerns

Some customers expressed concerns about the freshness of certain baked goods, mentioning stale items and inconsistencies in quality.

Atmosphere and Accessibility

The bakery has a welcoming atmosphere, but several reviews pointed out issues with parking and accessibility.
  • EC
    Eliza Carroll
    Dec 21, 2025
    5.0
    Literally the best pastries we have ever eating. Came in from out of town the lady that helped us said shes been then fpr 10 years. She was very helpful and knowledgeable about all the pastries. Everything we purchased was fantastic 👏
  • RC
    Rebecca cruz
    Dec 19, 2025
    3.0
    Great donuts but every time I have gone in here the staff is never friendly. For a family owned business you would think they would put a nice friendly face who actually liked their job at the counter to take orders. Dealing with a bad attitude first thing in the morning is not worth a good bagel or donut. Graeters is not that far and they also have great donuts and great customer service.
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    Martin Grem
    Nov 29, 2025
    3.0
    Just average. It’s a donut, no better than Dunkin and often seemingly day old. There’s better around.
  • JP
    John Patterson
    Nov 11, 2025
    5.0
    One of the last old school bakerys
  • LC
    LORI CATANZARO
    Oct 14, 2025
    5.0
    Great place for donuts before school. They also have my family's favorite cake. The staff are very friendly. My kids love the donuts and danishes for breakfast. They have a few tables if you choose to enjoy your treats there and a few drink options as well. We typically take our donuts to-go.

Frequently Asked Questions About Emerson's Bakery

Where is Emerson's Bakery located?

Emerson's Bakery is located at 8459 US HWY 42, Suite G, Florence, KY 41042, USA.

What are the operating hours of Emerson's Bakery?

Emerson's Bakery is open from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.