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Zell's Cottage Bakery Crafting bespoke cakes and pastries in Gainesville,GA…where sweet dreams become delicious realities. And before long, I was a hobby baker wanting to go pro.
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My love for baking started at an early age...as soon as I could drag a chair over to "help" my mom in the kitchen... measuring and pouring, piping, and eventually learning to make buttercream roses. However, it wasn't until my children were born that I started creating edible art. What began as just birthday cakes for my boys quickly became cakes for friends, and soon their friends. That was the birth of "Sweet Dreams Cakery". Though cute and sweet, the name didn't quite feel right. My favorite reactions are those of pure shock when people are in disbelief that my creations are edible! Every cake is a new feat and I pride myself on making my customer's days extraordinary. I've been told that I feed the heart and soul from my kitchen. I sincerely thank the two most influential women of my life, my mom, Phyllis, and my grandma, Zell, for their inspirations and building the foundation of my Southern Roots and the true inspiration behind Zell's Cottage.

🎉 FRI-YAY, Y’ALL!!! 🎉🍪🧁We made it to Friday, and the cases are FULL, FULL, FULL! 🙌😍 If you need a little pick-me-up to s...
10/16/2026

🎉 FRI-YAY, Y’ALL!!! 🎉🍪🧁

We made it to Friday, and the cases are FULL, FULL, FULL! 🙌

😍 If you need a little pick-me-up to survive the end of the week, we’ve got you covered!

🧀 SMOKED GOUDA PIMENTO CHEESE IS RESTOCKED! Y’all have been asking, and we’ve got more ready to go! Grab some before it disappears again! 👀

🧁 Cupcakes galore
🥧 Cookie pies
🍬 Pretty little macarons
🍪 COLOSSAL cookies (because regular cookies just don’t understand the assignment 😂)

⚠️ A LITTLE HEADS-UP! We’ll be briefly closing today from 1–2 PM for a wedding delivery. We’ll be back and ready to see y’all right after!

Come kick off your weekend with something delicious! ❤️
📍 Zell’s Cottage Bakery
⏰ Open today until 6 PM (with our little 1–2 PM wedding delivery break!)

Happy Fri-YAY, friends! Come hungry! 😘🧁

🍰🎉 HAPPY NATIONAL DESSERT DAY, Y’ALL!!!🎉🍪If you’ve been waiting for a sign to treat yourself… THIS IS IT! 😂🙌 And lucky f...
10/14/2026

🍰🎉 HAPPY NATIONAL DESSERT DAY, Y’ALL!!!🎉🍪

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to treat yourself… THIS IS IT! 😂🙌 And lucky for you, the cases are LOADED!!! Like, come hungry and bring backup loaded! 🤣

🎃 Fun Halloween cupcakes AND all your classic favorites!
🍪 FOUR flavors of COLOSSAL cookies!
🥧 TWO kinds of cookie pies because one just isn’t enough!
🍽️ AND GUESS WHAT?! **SHEPHERD’S PIE IS BAAAAACK!!!** 🙌❤️
🥘 Plus, MORE homemade casseroles filling the cases!

Basically, we’re handling your dessert cravings AND your dinner plans. You’re welcome. 😂❤️

💎❤️ BUT TODAY IS EXTRA SPECIAL IN OUR FAMILY!❤️💎

It’s my incredible parents’ **DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY — 60 YEARS OF MARRIAGE!!!** 😭❤️🥂

SIXTY. YEARS. Y’ALL!!! Talk about LIFE GOALS! 🥹💕 Help me wish these two an incredibly happy 60th wedding anniversary! What a beautiful milestone and a lifetime of love to celebrate. ❤️💎

So between National Dessert Day and celebrating SIX DECADES of love, I’d say today is DEFINITELY a sign that you deserve something sweet! 🧁😉

📍 Come see us today!
⏰ Open until 6 PM!

Come for the cupcakes, stay for the cookies, grab dinner on your way out. 😂🍪❤️

🌪️🧁 **FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM!**Y’all, I’ve been going what feels like 90 mph since I walked ...
10/09/2026

🌪️🧁 **FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM!**

Y’all, I’ve been going what feels like 90 mph since I walked in the door this morning trying to keep your favorites in the cases! And now Hurricane Isaias wants to crash our weekend plans. Ma’am, we are BUSY ENOUGH! 😂🙃

But we’re baking away over here! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🥗 **CHICKEN SALAD ROUND TWO!** The first batch flew, so we made more! Chipotle Chicken Salad & Feta Dill Chicken Salad are BACK!

🍗 **Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole** is back by popular demand! Made from scratch because we don’t do canned cream-of-whatever soup around here! 🙅‍♀️😂

🍲 Creamy Tortellini Soup
🍪 Lots of COLOSSAL cookies
🧁 Cupcakes galore!

🏈 And don’t forget our Georgia vs. Alabama cupcakes for tomorrow night’s big game… IF Isaias lets us have a weekend! 🌧️

Also, in case you were wondering… 👀 **WE’VE SOLD MORE ALABAMA CUPCAKES THAN GEORGIA ONES!** Roll Tide, y’all! 😘🐘❤️ Georgia fans, I still love you. Mostly. 🤣

❤️ All jokes aside, we’re sending prayers, positive thoughts, and good vibes to everyone in Isaias’s path. Remembering my Girl Scout days: **BE PREPARED!** Get your storm prep done TONIGHT. Don’t wait until the last minute!

Please listen to local officials, take the storm seriously, and stay safe, friends! ❤️🙏

Come grab your bakery favorites while you can, stock up on some comfort food, and let’s hope Mother Nature chills out this weekend! 🌪️😂

**We love y’all! Stay safe!** 🧁❤️

I’m a little late getting this post up today because Y’ALL… WHAT A DAY. 😂 I’ve been baking, decorating, restocking, refi...
10/08/2026

I’m a little late getting this post up today because Y’ALL… WHAT A DAY. 😂 I’ve been baking, decorating, restocking, refilling cases and basically running around the bakery like a caffeinated squirrel (thank you Celsius 😂).

The ovens have been working overtime and I’ve been refilling the cases as fast as humanly possible!

And since our favorite college football matchup is THIS WEEKEND… 👀🏈

GEORGIA vs. ALABAMA ❤️🖤🐘
(roll tide 😘)

We’ve got some fun football cupcakes in the case to get you game-day ready!

PLUS:
🍪 Cinnamon Streusel Colossal Cookies
🍪 M&M Colossal Cookies
🌈 Macarons
🧀 Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese
🥗 Feta Dill Chicken Salad
🍲 Creamy Tortellini Soup for all you fall-vibe people 🍂

And MORE is coming as soon as I take approximately 14 seconds to breathe. 😂

Also… bear with me while I get used to our NEW OVENS! 🎉🔥
Huge shoutout to our friends at Carroll Daniel for getting them installed yesterday! 🙌🏼 We are SO excited about these new bakery toys… but apparently new toys come with a learning curve.

Because apparently…
325° IS THE NEW 350°. 🤯😂

My recipes and I are currently in couples therapy.
So if a cookie takes a little longer, a cupcake comes out looking at me funny, or I stare at the oven like it personally betrayed me… just know we’re learning together. 😂

🚨 QUICK AFTERNOON INTERMISSION:
We’ll be closed briefly from 2:15–3:45 PM while I run to pick up my sweet girl from school. ❤️

Then it’s back to the bakery and back to the madness!
Come see us, grab your favorites and stock up for the weekend!

✨ NOW HIRING! ✨Part-Time Bakery Assistant | Zell’s Cottage BakeryWe’re growing our team and looking for a dependable, en...
10/06/2026

✨ NOW HIRING! ✨
Part-Time Bakery Assistant | Zell’s Cottage Bakery

We’re growing our team and looking for a dependable, energetic, and outgoing person to join us behind the scenes—and often in front of the counter! 🧁💕

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves a fast-paced, creative, fun work environment and enjoys making people happy through really great sweets, treats and more. 🍪🎂

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
• Has a positive, outgoing personality and genuinely enjoys interacting with people
• Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in doing things well
• Is dependable, punctual, organized, and able to work independently
• Has a flexible schedule and is available to work weekends — weekend availability is required
• Has reliable transportation
• Is comfortable working in a busy bakery environment and being on their feet for extended periods
• Is willing to jump in wherever needed—baking, decorating, packaging, cleaning, stocking, dishes, or helping guests
• Has great attention to detail and understands that the little things matter
• Can follow recipes, instructions, food-safety practices, and bakery procedures

EXPERIENCE?
🍰 Bakery experience is not required, but definitely a bonus!
🎨 Artistic, crafty, or creative skills are a HUGE plus.
🛍️ Guest service or retail experience is also a plus.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is willing to learn, works hard, has a great attitude, and wants to be part of a fun team.

This isn’t just a job where you stand around waiting for the next customer. Some days are calm, some days are “WHY ARE THERE 47 ORDERS DUE TODAY?!” 😂 — so being adaptable and ready to hustle is important!

POSITION: Part-Time Bakery Assistant
SCHEDULE: Flexible; weekend availability required
LOCATION: Zell’s Cottage Bakery

📩 INTERESTED?
Send your resume to [email protected]
Tell us a little about yourself and why you think you’d be a great fit for Zell’s!

Come bake, create, laugh, hustle, and make some seriously sweet things with us. 💕🧁

🌧️ GLOOMY SATURDAY? NOT IN THIS BAKERY. 🌸☀️We’re adding a little color, a little sunshine, and A LOT of sugar to your Sa...
10/03/2026

🌧️ GLOOMY SATURDAY? NOT IN THIS BAKERY. 🌸☀️

We’re adding a little color, a little sunshine, and A LOT of sugar to your Saturday! 😍

The case is FULL and the treats are giving “you better come early because they’re not gonna make it to 2.” 👀

🌸 MORE FALL FLORAL CUPCAKES — because the last batch absolutely FLEW out of the case
🍓 Raspberry Tartlets
🌈 Sprinkle Colossal Cookies
🍰 Cookie Bottom Cheesecakes
🥟 MYSTERY DUMPLING CAKE POPS
🍪 Cookie Pie
✨ MACARONS ARE HERE TOO!!!

Basically, if you need a reason to leave the house on this gloomy Saturday… we just gave you approximately 47. 😂
Come brighten up your Saturday with something ridiculously delicious. 💕

🕑 OPEN TODAY UNTIL 2 PM
And remember: if you wait until later, you’re taking a gamble. 👀 Once it’s gone, it’s GONE!

🚨 MYSTERY DUMPLING CAKE POPS ARE BACK IN STOCK!!! 🚨You guys have been asking, and I finally managed to squeeze another b...
10/01/2026

🚨 MYSTERY DUMPLING CAKE POPS ARE BACK IN STOCK!!! 🚨

You guys have been asking, and I finally managed to squeeze another batch into this absolutely bananas custom-order week. 😂 I’m doing my best to keep those cases FULL while also cranking out all the custom goodies behind the scenes!

✨ In the case today:
🌸 Fall Floral Cupcakes
🍋 Key Lime Cupcakes
🍪 Toffee Colossal Cookies
🍫 Reese’s Peanut Butter Ganache Oreo Cookie Pie
🥟 MYSTERY DUMPLING CAKE POPS — yes, THEY’RE BACK!
🧋 Cold Brew because obviously.

We’re OPEN TODAY UNTIL 6 PM! Come grab your favorites before they disappear. ❤️

Quick heads-up: I’ll be briefly closed 2:15–3:45 PM while I go pick up my princess from school. 👑💕 Then it’s right back to baking!

See you soon, friends! 🫶🏼

HAPPY HUMP DAY! 🐪💕You asked… we listened. 👀☕️ SWEET CREAM COLD BREW IS BACK IN STOCK!Because apparently y’all weren’t ab...
09/30/2026

HAPPY HUMP DAY! 🐪💕
You asked… we listened. 👀
☕️ SWEET CREAM COLD BREW IS BACK IN STOCK!
Because apparently y’all weren’t about to let me forget it. 😂

And the case is looking pretty sweet today:

🍫 Nutella Cookie Pie
🥗 Feta Dill Chicken Salad
🧀 Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese
🧁 And a WHOLE LOTTA CUPCAKES!

Basically, if you’re having a Wednesday… we have snacks for that. 😂

Come see us, grab your favorites, and maybe take home a little midweek happiness.

Open today until 6! 💕

IT’S FRI-YAY AND DOLLY DAY!!!The case is stacked and we’re coming in HOT for the weekend! 🔥🍫 Dubai Chocolate Cookie Pie ...
09/25/2026

IT’S FRI-YAY AND DOLLY DAY!!!

The case is stacked and we’re coming in HOT for the weekend! 🔥

🍫 Dubai Chocolate Cookie Pie is back!
🤎 Brownie slabs because obviously.
🥟 MORE mystery dumpling cake pops have landed! And if you know, you KNOW these little guys disappear FAST. 👀

And speaking of things that disappeared…
🧀 THE GOUDA GRITS CASSEROLE.
If you missed out on our insanely popular casserole, MARK YOUR CALENDARS. SET YOUR ALARMS. TELL YOUR FRIENDS. Because…
👉 MORE WILL BE IN STOCK TOMORROW!

Don’t say we didn’t warn you. 😉

Come see us today—we’re OPEN UNTIL 6 PM! 💕

🍂 There’s a little FALL in the air today! 🍂The cooler temps have me reaching for all the cozy fall flavors, and the case...
09/24/2026

🍂 There’s a little FALL in the air today! 🍂
The cooler temps have me reaching for all the cozy fall flavors, and the case is feeling it too (although this summer girl is feeling some kinda way about wearing long pants today 😩)

✨ Beautiful fall flower cupcakes
🎃 Pumpkin spice vanilla cupcakes
🥧 Cherry hand pies
🌶️ Chipotle chicken salad
🍝 And MORE Italian pasta salad because chilly weather absolutely means comfort food season around here. 😂

The case is stocked, the ovens are going, and fall baking is officially making its way into the bakery! 🤎

One little heads-up: We’ll have a brief closure today from 2:15–3:45 PM while I sneak away to pick up my future baker from school. 👩‍🍳💕 We’ll be back open and ready for you at 3:45!

Come grab something cozy before it’s gone! 🍂✨

Address

3294 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA
30506

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14707292253

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