Maxie B's is a bakery and dessert café in Greensboro, North Carolina. The shop offers a wide variety of scratch-made treats, including layer cakes, cupcakes, pies, and cookie sandwiches. Their menu features specialties such as the "18 Carat" cake, Chocolate Sin Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, and various seasonal items like Blueberry Pie Ice Cream and Lemon Meringue Pie. They serve the local community with both daily menu items and custom celebration cakes.
Established in 1985, the business originally operated as a yogurt shop before transitioning into the bakery and dessert café it is today. The café focuses on using high-quality ingredients, such as local free-range eggs and pure vanilla, to create recipes that have stood the test of time. The shop is known for its cozy, home-like atmosphere and a commitment to environmental stewardship through sustainable practices like composting and extensive recycling.
Located on Battleground Avenue, the bakery is a short drive from the Benjamin Public Library and is situated near the intersection of Lawndale Drive and Benjamin Parkway.
Maxie B's is recognized for its excellence in the industry, having been honored as one of the "South’s Best Cakes" in 202 and receiving the "Waste Not Award" for their commitment to sustainability. Their reputation for quality and care is reflected in their long-standing history of serving the Greensboro area.
With a dedication to handmade quality and community values, Maxie B's remains a premier destination for desserts in Greensboro.