The Futile Bakery

When I searched for bakeries nearby this popped up first. Since it was far from my destination I decided to stop by .I got there shortly after they opened and there was no other customers in the store so I had no wait time.They do have a sign which is posted with all that's available that day. That was super helpful as a first timer. The store itself is super cute with an open kitchen so you can see them preparing to bake . It made me smile to see they use kitchen aid stand mixers because I have one as well.The French toast cinnamon roll looked outstanding but I decided to go with a salted chocolate chip cookie which I have to say was phenomenal. As a home baker myself I'm really picky when it comes to baked goods . The lady at the counter was super friendly and patient with me while I decided what I wanted .

I came here about a week ago on my way to campus as an end of semester treat and my goodness was it an epic treat! This cinnamon roll was an absolute delight! It was soft, sweet, and had excellent filling and frosting! This cinnamon roll is a seasonal flavor, French toast - it is the same as their standard cinnamon roll but the frosting is maple syrup flavored cream cheese (genius and delicious!). The server was very nice and helpful and the ambiance is that of a a cute little bakery! I can't wait to come back again and try more of their treats!

Awesome bakery.My wife was in the hospital in Lexington from a car crash.She was craving a cinnamon roll and I found this bakery.Got to talking to the lady at the bakery tell her my wife was in the hospital here and was craving a cinnamon roll and lady just slid the roll across the counter and said it was on the house of course I paid for it but just a gesture of her doing that.OH IT WAS A VERY GOOD ROLL.

This place continues to go downhill for me. I'm not woo'd like my first visit and leave thinking "eh." The employees never give me the warm and fuzzies and I don't feel like my business matters. The young girl who used to be there every time I came I haven't seen in a long while. I've mostly seen the same 2 staff members as of late. Their weekly menus posted on Facebook never match what I see in the bakery. I get items sell out, but when I look online I always pick a couple things I would like to get and then go to the bakery to get them. When I arrive usually the items I pick are usually not even on the menu for that week physically in store. They do write next to their menu what has sold out so I can see what was available. Sometimes I have arrived and not really wanted anything, but I have always picked some thing.The short breads are good, but I find that the majority of it is breading. I wish there was less crumble and a little more of the fruit compote. * the blueberry lavender (second shortbread I got) was significantly better as the employee gave me the slice with the least amount of topping and the lavender was a nice refreshing touch.The peanut butter brownie was my last choice from here. The brownies are good, but I find underwhelming. The peanut butter bites they put in them, however, were divine. They tasted like little buckeyes before they get dipped in chocolate. After learning that the owner doesn't even bake at the bakery and having underwhelming experiences with desserts and the staffs treatment and I just don't find myself drawn here anymore. It no longer has local business delicious charm.

I was gifted apple cider scones by a kind neighbor and they were the best I've had in my lifetime. Other scone makers need to take lessons from Futile Bakery.

Lovely breakfast with a relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff who gave great recommendations on the food choices.

A great selection of baked goods. Their cinnamon rolls are excellent and their menu changes weekly but there are always delicious rolls, scones, bars, breads, brownies and cookies to satisfy your baked breakfast needs or sweet tooth. I recently bought some cinnamon rolls, apple crumble rolls and a blueberry streusel bar while I had family in town and the family was so pleased. Also the staff was so friendly. If you would like to know what they are serving up for the week, check out their Instagram.

I visited The Futile Bakery for the first time yesterday and I had such a wonderful experience. At 7:00 am, I was greeted with a smile & a friendly welcome. Since I was a first timer, I needed some time to browse the menu and they allowed me to do so and told me to let them know if I had any questions. I've seen the cinnamon rolls on my IG feed and they looked amazing so that was my first choice. I also got a red velvet cookie. The young man was so kind and gave me the cookie free of charge & also tossed in a sample of a strawberry scone. I had only eaten a scone once before and I really wasn't very impressed. This one changed my opinion of scones. It was not overly dry, it had great flavor and the icing was simply divine.The Futile Bakery is about a block away from my office. This could definitely become a habit.

Very unassuming little bakery off Waller Ave that makes BOMB cinnamon rolls! They are moist and gooey with just enough icing. They also offer special flavors like Apple Pie, Grasshopper, and even savory selections (Monte Cristo, Garlic Parmesan) on the weekend. Be sure to get there early because they do sell out! Beside cinnamon rolls, they offer hot and cold brew coffee from local shops, macarons, scones, cookies, and cupcakes. During the holidays, they offer large-scale pre-orders perfect for feeding your whole fam a nice warm sweet treat.

I have been wanting to get by this spot after seeing so many great pics of the baked goods. I'm a sucker for a great scone and managed to get two to sample on our visit Friday. Love the blueberry lemon scone!The Cranberry Orange was very tasty too!