Wild Love Bakehouse

A delightful little bakery and coffee shop in north Knoxville. The interior is well an open space with friendly staff and the aroma of fresh baked pastries. The space lit with large windows, with plenty of indoor seating for quiet working or catching up with friends. The almond pastries are out of this world amazing ! Thank me later. Plenty of accessible parking.

Even with a long line out the door (which is a good sign), the efficiency and customer service was on display this past Sunday. Amazingly delicious pastries and coffee. Definitely will be a must-stop for us whenever we’re in Knoxville. Be sure to grab a table on their expansive outdoor patio and enjoy the cooler Fall weather. Photos by IG: myfavoritecoffeeshops

I visited Wild Love on one of the last warm mornings of fall, and I was happy to take advantage of the outdoor seating. If you’re going on the weekends, it’s worth setting an alarm for. Otherwise you will be waiting in a line that goes out the door (which is still worth it.) if you do get stuck in line, the bakery has a wall of curated goods—pottery, sauces, linens, and more—to occupy your attention. There’s a solid selection of sweet and savory pastries. The prosciutto and Gruyère croissant was a real treat—buttery, flaky, and savory. I opted for a unique, herbaceous sparkling water over coffee. I also brought home a house made dipping oil, stuffed with herbs and olives chunks. It’s a busy spot, which makes it loud—so not necessarily a place I’d post up to get work done, but it’s excellent for an on-the-go breakfast or grabbing a bite with friends or family. Plenty of easy parking available!

Pastries are delightfully tasty!! An absolute treat for our road trip and the day after back home. The long lines of people in the queue and the full dining room is definitely evidence of its greatness. Note that you do pay a good penny for these wonderful treats. And I do wish that they would make prices visible for pastries just like they do for coffee!

Visiting the Wild love Bakehouse was a delightful experience. The aroma of freshly baked croissants filled the air, instantly making the place feel warm and inviting. Their croissants were perfectly flaky and buttery, with a variety of fillings that catered to both sweet and savory tastes. The coffee was equally impressive, brewed to perfection with a rich, smooth flavor that complemented the pastries beautifully. The ambiance of the bakery was cozy and charming, with comfortable seating and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant visit. This bakery and coffee shop is a true gem, perfect for a relaxing breakfast or a quick coffee break.

Wild Love Bakehouse – A Pastry Lover’s Paradise If you haven’t been to Wild Love Bakehouse, you’re seriously missing out on some of the best croissants and pastries around. Owned by the incredibly talented and passionate duo, Sean and Meg, this spot isn’t just a bakery—it’s an experience. From the moment you step in (or join the inevitable line out the door), the scent of fresh-baked perfection hits you, and trust me, it’s worth the wait. But don’t worry—Wild Love runs like a well-oiled machine. Their team is efficient, friendly, and always welcoming, making the whole process smooth and enjoyable. The croissants? Buttery, flaky, and absolutely unreal. The tarts? Works of art. And the coffee? Just as fantastic as the pastries—the perfect balance to whatever sweet (or savory) treat you choose. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, you’ll feel the love and dedication Sean and Meg pour into every single item. Wild Love Bakehouse isn’t just a bakery—it’s a community hub, a morning ritual, and quite frankly, an obsession. If you’re in the area, don’t walk—RUN. You’ll thank me later.

Exquisite croissant and loved my brown sugar fig latte. Limited seating indoors but plenty outside if the weather is nice.

I LOVE THIS PLACE ! Great atmosphere with great food 🥐☕️ My friend said it reminds her of places in Seattle. If you’re looking for a calm new place to try in the area definitely go here

Great coffee, fabulous pastries! Unassuming spot on Central past most anything else you might stop for on Central. Lots of natural light thanks to all the windows, and the tables seem well situated for people looking to set up for work or study sessions. Not really a place for a cozy tête-à-tête, but a great little snack stop! I've had the croissants - butter, almond, and hazelnut varieties - and usually an almond milk cortado. Always satisfied!

Great atmosphere...delicious eats. Flavorful coffee. I'd recommend giving this beautiful bakery a try!!

Wow - the ham and Gruyère croissants here were some of the best I've ever had!!! We also got blueberry apricot hand tarts and a blueberry custard pasty and everything was flaky buttery goodness. Hubs didn't love his coffee but my latte was pretty outstanding. Two thumbs up for the baked goods!

Super cool vibe. Great pastries. Incredible variety. Well worth the wait in line. Both savory and sweet treats. Awesome coffee too.

I absolutely adore this place! They have an amazing daily, fresh selection of pastry with some innovative flavor pairings amongst tried and true traditional ones. They do both savory and sweet bakes alongside coffee offerings. Along with a delectable coffee, I shared a scone and some seasonal croissants with my spouse. Everything was delicious, but a major standout was their scallion scone that day. It was buttery and crisp on the outside with just the right amount of chew. Yum!! Suffice to say, all pastries were devoured within the hour. This place gets busy fast, so be mindful to travel in a party of 2-4. If the weather is cold, seating is even more limited. The cafe has family style seating mostly with a few bar seats for solo dining near the windows.

Looking for something delicious to bring home from our vacation I found this place. We were not disappointed as omg the cookies were amazing. Cute place and service was good. I highly recommend coming here.

This place is busy and for good reason! Amazing pastries and coffee. Staff were quick, friendly, and very helpful. A lot of space for seating and laid back. I will stop in again the next time I'm in Knox.

Coming back into the bakery they just dont seem to have alot in their case. Lemon olive oil cake, a couple sea salt chocolate cookie, a couple chocolate chip cookies and 1 croissant. I guess I'll have to get here in the mornings to see a full case. Got a chocolate chip cookie and chocolate milk. $5.56 it's really good and worth the price. ------------I'll be back-----------

This is such a cute bakery to stop by while in Knoxville. I am from out of town and I am sure glad to have stumbled on this gem! The esthetic is brilliant. I loved the smells as I first walked into the bakery. My eyes were glued to the blueberry/ raspberry hand tart. However, I will have to say the Pin Wheel stole my heart and will make her drive out of my way to get more! Soooo good. You must go!!!!!

If you have a hankering for some of the best baked goods in the Knoxville area, Wild Love is just your place. My husband and I have tried many a pain au chocolat, and we both agreed that this was our favorite to date. The dough was perfectly flakey and the chocolate divine. We also split the peach and basil croissant, which was filled with local peaches and had just the right amount of sweetness. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the baked goods here, and next time, I am going to try one of their morning buns. Their chai lattes are delightful as well! Know before you go: Be sure to get there before 10:30 am on a Sunday, as the main dining room area was filling up quickly around this time and their nearby parking lot was also full. We ended up parking at their adjacent lot. Not a big deal, but a further walk and it had a huge pot hole.

Driving through Knoxville and had a craving for some baked goods. This bakery is well worth the stop. A variety of croissants which caused me to grab chocolate, almond, and a savory ham & cheese. All were solid choices and I'm looking forward to my next pass through Knoxville.

LOVE stopping by for coffee and croissants every time we drive through Knoxville! I only wish they were open more days of the week!

I can't believe I have only been here once, but I'll keep going back. I could complain about the wait, but it was worth it given the quality of fresh baked goods and pastries. The place was packed and clearly because it's that good! I got croissants, cookies, chocolate and hazelnut croissants, almond croissants, blueberry bread and a show stealer blueberry and apricot tart, wow! I can't wait to go back. My kids LOVED IT! It was for my daughter's 13th birthday brunch and she can't wait to go in person.

My wife Bella. Gave Megan ( founder and owner) her first job at 16 yo. WOW !! Megan is now the BEST bakehouse in TN,WNC. We take special pastries and more to my home bound mom in Asheville every 3 weeks. Bella never had any children , and BEAMS with pride over Megan ( she also cuts Megan hair ) I love it !!

I've been to this place many times and I am always amazed by the flakiest of flakey croissants!! Their morning buns are very good and I've also heard their sausage biscuits on the weekends are incredible! This place is so cozy and has a great vibe to catch up with friends or get some work done. It's definitely one of my favorites in Knoxville!

Excellent bakery line of which I chose two plus a drink to go on a very busy mid-morning stop. If I'd had more time, I surely would have ensconced myself at an outdoor table to enjoy both the beautiful K'ville weather & the easy-going vibe.

Wow wow wow! If you are looking for an amazing croissant this is the place to go! The vibe is definitely millennial almost hipster the baked goods are amazing! I had the prosciutto cheese croissant. Let me tell you, it was flacky, buttery, amazing. I woke up today like I need that in my everyday life! Truly amazing! My daughter and niece got the chocolate croissant and cinnamon roll wow that's all I can say everything was amazing. If you want to have options get there early because they sell out! I have no doubt this place will win some type of foodie award. Absolutely five stars.

They have the Best baked goods ever! Our first morning stop every time we travel to Knoxville..

Everything lovely. Great atmosphere, excellent coffee, lovely pastries. Welcoming for all. Can't wait to go back!

Causal and filled with real plants. Delicious hot and cold beverages. Definitely better than Starbucks with a cuter and cozier atmosphere. The tradition croissant is the way to go, absolutely perfect. Even though they have delicious other varieties with chocolate and prosciutto, classically flakey and buttery. Nothing better than this. Make sure you stop by if you are in the area.

Line out the door , well worth it especially on a Sunday croissants to die for the real deal. Big community tables for great coffee and treats

Excellent green tea spritzer and earl grey latte. House-made granola and yogurt was tasty. Excellent service, nice ambiance.

My oh my what an amazing bakery! I can't say enough good things about this place! Make sure to go early! There's so many good things I have to buy an entire box of goodies every time I go. I've heard rave reviews for years but hands down absolutely amazing! The savory pastries are my favorite but I also love the sweet ones so make sure to get both. The baristas also make amazing drinks and it's a great place to hang out for awhile with plenty of space.

Showing this place some extra love during COVID! We can always use some more butter and carbs and this is the best place to get it in Knoxville. They have an online ordering system and all you have to do is call when you get there and they'll either bring it to your car or set it on the table for you to go get. Their prosciutto gruyere croissant, squash and kale croissant, apple morning bun, and fig Brie croissants are all amazing. Flaky, crispy, buttery. Perfect. If you go, make sure you wear your mask too! :)

Oh oh oh oh oh!!! Delectable pastries, don't let your eyes dictate your order because you will over order. Everything looks wonderful and the flavors are equally delightful. However, the service completely contrasting. They are off putting and can't be bothered to be polite or friendly. By friendly, I mean greeting customers or even smiling once in a while.

Awesome coffee and regular baked goods but contrary to another old review on here, they do not have any gluten free baked goods.

The best Latte in Knoxville! All the pastries are amazing. I have never had a bad experience here!

I appreciate a coffee shop that has an on hoise bakery. Personally i wish there were more of these. Frankly this was a whim on my way home and i am glad i came. There was surprisingly a crowd! Coffee and fresh baked goods can not be beat. Tip... there is not a clar sign so trust you GPS as it will take you to a vintage furniture store location

We got an assortment of pastries and everything was delicious! The line was out the door when we went but we only waiting a minute or two in the line. The staff were very nice and helpful about the questions I had! Wonderful place to visit if you're traveling. The building is very nice in the inside and you can actually see into the area where they bake!

Made my husband drive 15 min in the opposite direction to visit this place! SO WORTH IT. The pastries were amazing, ambience enjoyable and coffee delicious. My kids loved watching the bakers roll bread out. Lovely place that I'm so glad we stopped for!

I love love love this quaint cute little coffeehouse & bakery. They are always busy, especially on the weekends so if you want to avoid the crowds go on a weekday. They have a different assortment of goodies everyday, all which are baked that day in house and continue to come out all throughout the day. I love the croissants - regular and almond and their breakfast biscuits. A friend of mine told me on Saturday's they have croque madams on croissants and that they are out of this world good. I will definitely be back to try and get one of those. They have a nice selection of hot beverages. They have free wi-fi, and there are always people studying with their computers out. There is a nice outdoor seating area. You could always wander around the corner to Mid Mod Collective, the cool vintage store w/ your coffee, or go check out the Book Eddy bookstore right next door. Plenty to do around this cute little place! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!! Cheers & Enjoy!!

Great service. Minimal wait! The place was packed! Plan accordingly. They could definitely use more parking.

I stalked their photos all week from my hotel room. I knew exactly what I was going to get and crossed my fingers that it would still be there when I arrived. Almond croissant and the gruyere prosciutto were the chosen victims..... r.i.p Top 3 croissants I have ever had, it is actually a work of art. I kept looking at all the little layers of buttery goodness between each bite. This place is now on my list of "places to always stop" whenever I drive through Knoxville.

The BEST BEST pastries we ever had. The real ingredients with right method. We got almond croissants, chocolate croissants.....and a scone. So so so good. If you pass through Knoxville, you definitely need to go Wild Love Bakehouse. Their pastries let us felt we are in , yet better than.

i came in after doing a lengthy search for a good place to study + get coffee, and this was a winner! absolutely pretty setting and the selection of baked goods was phenomenal. i'd say the only drawback is how loud it can get especially when trying to study, but it is a public space and peak afternoon so i can't really complain. Nonetheless, this place is worth revisiting to try more things!!!

Definitely a go-to when in Knoxville. Line out the door! Pastries were delicious and flaky! Great the next day too!

We came in to order some croissants and coffees/teas. There were 4 people working, and service was lackluster. We were not greeted, and after ordering they seemed quite annoyed by us. Especially as we asked for our ham & cheese croissants to be warmed. Everything tasted great, but service needs some work.

I just had to type a review as I'm sitting in the coffee shop. My Aunt told me about this spot & how they have won awards. I'm so glad she did! She said to come early as they sell their pastries out quickly and I see why! Everything we tried was amazingly delicious! We came close to opening and there already was a line. Almost everyone in front of us ordered egg biscuits with or without bacon along with a pastry. The eggs are cooked perfectly with some herbs on top. Biscuits are light and fluffy. My plum croissant was probably one of the best I've ever had. And I frequent a French bakery, Wild Love gives them a run for my money! The cranberry scone was dense and full of yummy deliciousness, just like scones should be! My Chai Latte with almond milk was also great. I truly understand how Wild Love Bakehouse has won awards. They deserve them! Yum!

Went back! You can't say you have had the best pastries in Knoxville until you have gone to Wild Love!

If you like French pastry you must make a trip to Wild Love. It's the best pastries I've had in Knoxville!

Very hip. We liked the wide selection of buttery pastries. The coffee was well made and creamy as ordered. We were greeted as we walked in and the baristas kindly answered all our inquiries. The only negative...make sure you allow time for a tea latte to be made properly, as it can take several minutes to be prepared--about 4 customers who ordered after me received their coffees before I received my tea latte. BUT that wouldn't stop me from going back. I'd just pick a coffee drink next time and get an extra pastry!

Super cute coffee shop. A perfect place and environment to get some work/schoolwork done. The people were so friendly! The coffee was supper delicious.

I love the big community tables in the middle and the single parts along the side. I love their croissants so much. The service is great. I've never been there when they were busy.

Local bakehouse with coffee, pastries, paninis, and an urban jungle feel to enjoy them in. They have bar stools, community tables, and seating for two indoors + a variety of options outdoors if it is not raining. There are also a few seats right next to the glass wall where the bakers make their pastries giving you live entertainment while you wait. I came on recommendation to try the focaccia bread and I'm here to say, it definitely lives up to the hype. I ordered the ham and basil panini on focaccia which went from thick and fluffy to perfectly crispy and pressed, mixed with a delightful variation of flavors and spices. I told myself I was saving the other half for the road but I couldn't stop taking bites, because with every bite came a new delicious taste. The potion size and quality of fresh ingredients made it well worth the price. I also got a double shot over ice which I believe was Counter Culture brand. It was pleasant but I had already had espresso that morning so I ended up sipping it throughout my long road trip, not paying attention to taste, to keep me alert rather than enjoying and noting each flavor as I generally do. Can't really go wrong with Counter Culture though. Wild Love locally sources their ingredients as much as possible and lists their providers on the wall for you to read. They have a wide variety of sweet and savory pastries, house coffee and espresso drinks, seating arrangements, crafty lunch items, and wifi for those coming to work. The parking lot us a little small but I had no issue finding a spot. Overall I'd recommend most for morning meetings over a pastry and espresso.

A flawless latte! If you're going for top knot coffee AND great interiors, come here! I love the vibe. It's so clean as well which I love. Great selection of baked goods. I tried the brownie and wow! It's great! So big. Almost too big for 2 people. Could easily split between 3. Star off because service was not that friendly however I would still come back if I were in town!

Found this place on a whim, arrived before they opened on a Sunday, when a line started to form. Only took seeing the croissants to know we had landed in gold! Highly recommend getting there early.

Wild Love is one of my favorite spots in Knoxville. The coffee is great, but the pastries are next level. Tons of space and lots of tables and chairs, so it's great for meeting with friends or WFH.

The pastries here are amazing!!! I did get a coffee and thought it was nothing special. Though, maybe I didn't get the right thing to try! I will definitely be coming back and trying more pastries in the future

I'm so glad I found this spot! It was raining when I got there but the ambience inside was super nice. I loved the seating area. You can feel a breeze when you sit near the windows so I'd recommend bringing a sweater or a jacket if the weather is cold outside. I ordered the cappuccino and the chocolate chip cookie. Fairly pleasant. The chocolate chip had dark chocolate chips with a little bit of salt sprinkled on the top. A good pair with the drink. Def worth checking out.