New Retro Bakery Opens in Downtown Greensboro

Located in the Historic District of Downtown Greensboro, The Sweet Shop, Homemade Pound Cakes by Margaret Elaine Designs, showcases over 110 different flavors of pound cakes. KOSHER Certified and baked fresh daily on site, cakes, pies and cobblers are made with “A Family Recipe Since 1945”. The shop also serves homemade cookies, wedding cakes, sheet cakes, bagels, coffee, Espresso, ice cream, bottled water and juices, and glazed pecans and walnuts. Pound cakes, sheet cakes, and wedding cakes are available by the slice, half or whole. Catering is available for pound cakes and glazed nuts.

With seating for 25 people, one can step back in time and enjoy the cozy 1940's atmosphere while sampling a homemade sweet. The authentic memorabilia and nostalgia displayed throughout the shop gives one a since of the way things use to be. A time when life was simple and people were always friendly. And although the shop has reminders of days gone by, one can still get in touch with friends, business associates and family because “The Sweet Shop” has today’s technology, Wi-Fi.

Additional features beyond those delicious pound cakes and wonderful sweet treats gives one reasons to enjoy their time at “The Sweet Shop”. With a weekly piano bar, weekend live music (with a dance floor), patio seating, spoken word, book readings, display of local artist canvas art, hand crafted jewelry, handmade aprons, scarves and hats, “The Sweet Shop”creates an environment where relaxation can take place, reminiscing of yesteryear can be enjoyed, and building of relationships and creation of new memories can be made.

“The Sweet Shop” is open Tuesday – Thursday from 7:00AM – 7:00PM, Friday from 7:00AM – 9:00PM, Saturday from 10:00AM – 10:00PM, Closed on Sunday and by appointment on Monday, “The Sweet Shop” is located at 631-A S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401 and can be reached at (336) 790-0242 or at sweetshopnow.com. Joining other specialty bakeries (http://www.downtowngreensboro.org/citylight/dining/bakery), it’s destined to be another sweet stop in Downtown Greensboro.