April's Famous Bakes

4.8(51)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 51 reviews (Google rating)Bakery$

Quick facts

April's Famous Bakes is a bakery at 3542 Pontiac Lake Rd in Waterford, MI. Call +1248-385-3598 for details.

Address
3542 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328
Phone
+1248-385-3598
Price
$

About April's Famous Bakes

April's Famous Bakes is a bakery in Waterford, MI, focused on homestyle and Southern cakes, cookies, and bars. The business describes its desserts as part of family breakfasts, dinners, and special occasions, and says it uses quality ingredients, leaves out preservatives, and bakes in small batches. It is Black-owned and woman-owned, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 51 reviews.

April's has a cafe inside the Oakland County Farmers Market and a production kitchen about a quarter-mile down the road. The production kitchen opens to the public on Fridays, featuring cookies and more. The listed address is 3542 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford, MI. Coffee, takeout, delivery, in-store pickup, and in-store shopping are available. Practical details include a free parking lot, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, and acceptance of credit and debit cards.

Known for

  • Homestyle and Southern cakes, cookies, and bars
  • Small-batch baking without preservatives
  • Cafe inside Oakland County Farmers Market
  • Friday public access to the production kitchen
  • Black-owned and woman-owned bakery

Google rating breakdown

52 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★46
  • 4★5
  • 3★0
  • 2★1
  • 1★0

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • cookies×9
  • peanut butter cookies×5
  • carrot cake×3
  • peach cobbler×3
  • shakes×2
  • brownie×2
  • lemon bars×2
  • cinnamon roll×2
  • friendly owner×2
  • red velvet cake×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “I have always enjoyed April"s when i visit the Oakland County Farmers market. Yesterday was my first experience with the catering. I attended a meeting that was catered my April's and it was beautifully preserved and so delicious! The sp…”

    — Lindsay Cambre, September 24, 2026 · google

  • “April's Famous Bakes was at the Juneteenth event on Oakland County Campus and let me tell you.... I was just going to have a bite of the massive piece of carrot cake but I just couldn't put the fork down. Even later that night when my be…”

    — Chay G, June 23, 2026 · google

  • “Wonderful coffee and baked goods! And the proprietor is so pleasant. Ver glad to have this as part of the farmer's market.”

    — Peter Halabu, May 18, 2026 · google

  • “Not open to the public, but Miss April and a few other enterprising and fabulous women make some DELICIOUS eats and snacks to be found at many area farmers markets and pop ups.”

    — Jeremy Parsons, April 19, 2026 · google

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April's Famous Bakes — frequently asked

Where is April's Famous Bakes?
April's Famous Bakes is at 3542 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328.
How expensive is April's Famous Bakes?
Google lists April's Famous Bakes in the $ price range for bakeries in Waterford, MI.
What is the phone number for April's Famous Bakes?
You can reach April's Famous Bakes on +1248-385-3598.

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