08/26/2026
We have come to really enjoy our visits to the Batesville area w/places like Meme’s Burgery, The Board on 3rd , a couple of places that are no longer w/us unfortunately. Our most recent visit, however, has landed us a rare jewel as we like to think of it ourselves. After many suggestions to try out a few places, we discovered that some of them were either closed for the day or weren't open on the day of our particular visit. There was a suggestion for a bakery, but we didn't think that was what we were really interested in for this trip. So we stopped by just to say "Hi!" to our good friends at Meme’s, and asked them for their opinion. They, without hesitation, pointed out of their food truck window and said one block that way you will find a bakery. "Trust us, you will thank us later." So here is our formal THANK YOU!!!
They pointed me to a bakery started and ran by a former 6th grade dreamer w/a cook book from the school book fair. As a young middle schooler she challenged herself to created a treat, from the recipes in her new book, for her class Christmas party. Back then she may have never dreamed of growing up to one day make some of the most beautiful, creative, and delicious items you can find in Arkansas. Pastry Chef Megan not only enjoys baking. She also enjoys traveling, and this may be one of the most valuable things that you can find in a chef. Traveling and soaking in all different cultures and styles that go into food creations all over the globe is what I would call an Art Enthusiast of the culinary type. Chef Megan has done just that. You can tell by every item you eat here just how much passion and heart goes into every single item she places inside her displays. Many of which come from inspirations she incorporates from things she has learned in all of her travels.
Crumbs Up Bakery was the place we had passed up that others had suggested, but w/this strong suggestion from Meme's we just had to check it out. See we're passing it up because we wanted lunch, not so much sweets. They had some great savory options that quenched our appetite, but this was only a part of this wonderful surprise. This was only the beginning! While we were waiting on them to make our sandwich, we perused the displays filled w/beautiful treats of all varieties. Some common pastries like cupcakes, cake slices, cookies, etc...
Then there were some pretty unique things as well. The cruffins, tarts, strawberry shortcake croissant, etc... Don't forget all the amazing savory items like the variety of grilled cheeses, other sandwiches & salads, as well as some soup options.
The real story isn't even how insanely good every thing tasted, but the creativity behind every single item in the displays. Of course we loved everything, but they were doing things we haven't seen in any local bakeries around the state, and as if each piece was a sculpture perfectly put together and drizzled.
Some of the things that blew me away was the candied pecan cupcake, the mini key lime pies, the Dulce de Leche mini cheesecake, the Cookie Butter Cruffin, oh and the savory Bacon Grilled Cheese.
I could go on and on about this place! Not only was I truly amazed w/every item I tried, but even more w/the service provided by a young lady who waited on me by the name of Christian, and by my conversation w/Chef Megan who is without a doubt making Batesville proud w/this special little bakery.
Crumbs Up Bakery is just another great reason to visit Batesville, and another great place that Batesville should be very very proud to have in their town!
Check them out on Harrison St in Batesville any and every chance you get! This is a business that continues to do things the right way and deserves all the support we can give them! Visit them...often, and remember to treat them well, and tip even better! Their staff is top notch and deserves all the love you can give them. This is also a reminder to love your neighbor also means to support & encourage them in their passion and hard work. We need to keep places like this alive in our communities! They are truly rare jewels.
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